Arrow 2

Question 1

arrow 2

Answer 1

what did this passage mean to its original audience?

Question 2

main focus of arrow 2

Answer 2

to employ tools that point us backward to the historical setting and issues (audience and authors) to sharpen aim and increase biblical understanding

Question 3

5 tools for arrow 2

Answer 3

1. cross references
2. maps
3. bible dictionaries
4. surveys
5. commentaries

Question 4

types of cross references 3

Answer 4

center column
bottom of page
side of page

Question 5

what do cross references do?

Answer 5

1. Shows other places a term or idea may appear in scripture
2. may show further passages in scripture that are related to the idea in verse being studied
3. may show other passages in scripture from which the author of your specific passage is quoting
4. may further develop the idea by connecting to related passages by giving more information and background

Question 6

why are maps helpful

Answer 6

they help you understand and appreciate the whole picture of scripture- not totally necessary to understanding a passage but helpful

Question 7

maps show 4 things

Answer 7

1. location
2. relationship “where is bethany in relation to jerusalem”
3. distance
4. topography

Question 8

bible dictionary

Answer 8

first tool we should use!
general: online and print
more specific or thematic

Question 9

surveys

Answer 9

give an overview of the background and books content

Question 10

the uses of surveys 6

Answer 10

1. generally offer a complete outline of the book/epistle/gospel
2. offers insight about the cultural world around the author and his intended audience
3. may offer discussion by scholars on topics or methods of study/ opinion/ viewpoint
4. may reflect on purpose for writing, consider problems addressed, focus on questions being answered
5. may indicated theological, political, or social information necessary to understand the work
6. may consider the conflicting worldviews or theological perspectives within the audience or readership

Question 11

commentaries

Answer 11

should be used as a reference tool to add depth to study

Question 12

different purposes of commentaries

Answer 12

1. general
2. devotional
3. applicational
4. pastoral
5. expositional
6. backgrounds
7. theological
8. academic
9. greek/ hebrew related