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1. How to interpret Narratives

1. How to interpret Narratives. 2. The Bible GPS on Genesis 6: 5-8 > God. 3. The Bible GPS on Genesis 22: 2-19 > Abraham. 4. The Bible GPS on Exodus 2: 1-10 > Moses. 5. The Bible GPS on 2 Samuel 11:1-27 > David. 6. The Bible GPS on Luke 12: 15-21 > Jesus.

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1. How to interpret Narratives

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  1. 1. How to interpret Narratives 2. TheBible GPS on Genesis 6: 5-8 > God 3. The Bible GPS on Genesis 22: 2-19 > Abraham 4. The Bible GPS on Exodus 2: 1-10 > Moses 5. The Bible GPS on 2 Samuel 11:1-27 > David 6. The Bible GPS on Luke 12: 15-21 > Jesus 7. The Bible GPS on Acts 9: 1-20 > Paul 8. The Bible GPS on Luke 15: 11-32 > God

  2. Genesis 6: 5-8 21st Century The GPS C O M M U N I C A T I O N U N D E R S T A N D I N G DIFFERENCES of Language Tradition Time Situation History A P P L I C A T I O N Message to the original receiver

  3. The First Process: Understanding Genesis 6: 5-8 S.T.A.R.T. 1. Situation U N D E R S T A N D I N G 2. Type of literature 3. Analyze the passage 4. Relate the message to the rest of the Bible Message to the original receiver 5. Test your findings

  4. The Steps of Understanding 1. Situation S.T.A.R.T. Shortly after God created everything good, the Bible tells us of humankind’s failure - Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit and Cain killed his brother, Abel. Humankind’s sins cause God tremendous pain because God loves them. 2. Type of literature

  5. 3. Analyze the passage 3.1 Divide the Story in Episodes (An Episode is chain of events that are related, having the same location, time and major participants) 3.2 Determine the Plot-Structure and Main Themes (The plot is the way in which the story develops and serves to keep the interest of the reader) 3.3 Conclude and summarize the message to the original receiver

  6. Genesis 6 (story) Tension: God is grieved 5 The Lord saw how great man’s wickedness on the earth had become, and that every inclination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil all the time. 6 The Lord was grieved that he had made man on the earth, and his heart was filled with pain. Relief of tension: God makes a decision 7 So the LORD said, ‘I will wipe mankind, whom I have created from the face of the earth – men and animals, and creatures that move along the ground, and birds in the air – for I am grieved that I have made them.’ Result: God’s grace truimphs 8 But Noah found favor in the Eyes of the Lord. (NIV)

  7. 3. Analyze the passage 3.1 Divide the Story in Episodes (An Episode is chain of events that are related, having the same location, time and major participants) God doesn’t stand over against but with his creation. The evil heart of humankind troubles the heart of God God’s love always supersedes his wrath! God can change his mind! 3.2 Determine the Plot-Structure and Main Themes (The plot is the way in which the story develops and serves to keep the interest of the reader) 3.3 Conclude and summarize the message to the original receiver

  8. 4. Relate the message to the broader Biblical and theological framework? 10 When God saw what they did and how they turned from their evil ways, he relented and did not bring on them the destruction he had threatened. (Jonah 3– NIV) 8“How can I give you up, Ephraim?    How can I hand you over, Israel? How can I treat you like Admah?    How can I make you like Zeboyim? My heart is changed within me;    all my compassion is aroused. 9 I will not carry out my fierce anger,    nor will I devastate Ephraim again. For I am God, and not a man—    the Holy One among you.    I will not come against their cities. (Hosea 11 NIV) 5. Test your findings God doesn’t stand over against but with his creation. The evil heart of humankind troubles the heart of God God’s love always supersedes his wrath! God can change his mind! S T A R T

  9. 21st Century God doesn’t stand over against but with his creation. The evil heart of humankind troubles the heart of God God’s love always supersedes his wrath! God can change his mind! C O M M U N I C A T I O N U N D E R S T A N D I N G Incidental = Cultural, Ceremonial & Civil A P P L I C A T I O N Message to the original receiver Essential = Moral

  10. 21st Century The GPS C O M M U N I C A T I O N U N D E R S T A N D I N G A small group A P P L I C A T I O N Message to the original receiver

  11. Please read Day 4 of “The Bible as Your GPS” or page 19 of Hearing God’s Tweet and answer the following questions. Someone you know is asking you really tough questions about God. This person is very honest and is seeking to know more about God. The seeker doesn’t mind you referring to the Bible. In the light of our passage, how will you answer the seeker’s following questions? 1. Is God aloof or is He involve in what is happening on earth? 2. If God is Almighty, why is there so much suffering in the world? 3. Can God change his mind?

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