Rubbish at Bible Study 6: Session 2 preparation

RABS Session 2 preparation

So, how's it going so far?

Firstly, the clue is in the name: "Rubbish at Bible Study" ... so if you struggled to get anywhere with a word study, haven't looked at the Devotional method, find online resources bamboozling, and didn't manage to meet your time commitment or even get one 5 minute session ....

.... don't worry, you are now fully qualified to be part of the Rubbish at Bible Study Support Group!

Anyway, you still have 2 days before the next session!

In the next session we will
a) quickly review online tools;
b) compare notes on word studies
c) review the Devotional method
d) look at the next method in Rick's book.

Before then, if you need a starting point, why not take up Graham's recommendation on Sunday morning, and do a word study on 'Hope.'

Here are some links you may find helpful.

Firstly, 'Hope' as used by Paul (45 references):

http://www.biblegateway.com/keyword/?search=hope&version1=49&searchtype=all&wholewordsonly=yes&bookset=10 Here
This limits you to Paul's thinking, and should create a clear definition as Paul used this word.

Secondly, if you want to compare more widely, here is 'Hope' as used in the whole Bible (135 references):
http://www.biblegateway.com/keyword/?search=hope&version1=49&searchtype=all&wholewordsonly=yes Here

Thirdly, not necessarily for everyone's taste, but if you want to get more technical about the Greek background to this word, follow this chain and see how you get on:

1: To find the Greek word definition:
http://bible.cc/search.php?q=hope
Here

2: Select a verse from the list, e.g.
http://bible.cc/romans/8-24.htm
Here

3: Click the lexicon button for this verse:
http://concordances.org/greek/elpis_1680.htm
Here

4: Select the Strong's word number for 'hope':
http://concordances.org/greek/1680.htm
Here

This takes you to a range of resources, definitions and references.

Try to end up with a definition of 'Hope' that gives you fuel for your worship.

You may also want to look back at the Session 1 notes and have a go at 2 Corinthians 1 along with your Spacepets!
Reminder:
> Sin to confess?
> Promise to claim - universal or conditional?
> Attitude to change?
> Command to obey?
> Example to follow?
> Prayer to pray back to God?
> Error to avoid?
> Truth to believe?
> Something to praise God for?

If you find anything inspiring, perplexing, daunting or impossible, please put a comment on the Blog.

See you on Thursday if you can make it.
Jez