Week Six | Biblical Study | Observing Structure

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1. BIBLE CLASS week 6 observing structure
2. OVERVIEW Biblical God Biblical Story Biblical Study Biblical Community & Mission
3. I. Introduction (1:1-11) 1. Greeting (1:1-2) 2. Two Prayers (1:3-11) i. A Prayer of Thanks (1:3-8) ii. A Prayer of Intercession (1:9-11) II. The Significance of Paul’s Circumstances (1:12-26) 1. The Gospel Progresses Through Paul’s Imprisonment (1:12-18a) 2. Christ Is Exalted Through Paul’s Life or Death (1:18b-26) III. The Challenge of the Philippians’ Circumstances (1:27-4:9) 1. Standing United (1:27-2:18) i. Standing United Against Opposition from Outside (1:27-30) ii. Standing United Against Division from Within (2:1-4) iii. Standing United by Following Christ’s Example (2:5-11) iv. Working Out Salvation by Standing United (2:12-18) 2. Two Examples of Christian Unity (2:19-30) I. Timothy (2:19-24) II. Epaphroditus (2:25-30) 3. A Warning Against Theological Error (3:1-4:1) I. A Seam in the Letter’s Argument (3:1) II. A Warning Against Judaizers (3:2-11) III. A Warning Against Perfectionists (3:12-4:1) 4. Concluding Admonitions (4:2-9) I. A Plea for Unity to Two Coworkers (4:2-3) II. A Brief Set of Admonitions (4:4-9) IV. Conclusion (4:10-23) 1. An Expression of Gratitude (4:10-20) 2. Closing Greetings and Benediction (4:21-23)
4. GRAMMAR Take note of the verbs (person, number, tense, voice, aspect), the participles (-ing, while), prepositions (to, below, under, etc), nouns/pronouns (case, number, gender), adjectives & adverbs (-ly) OBSERVING THE TEXT
5. MAIN PHRASES Assertion: Making a statement Event/Action: Something that happened Rhetorical Question: A question used to make a declaration Desire: Expression of a wish or hope Exclamation: And assertion with additional force OBSERVING THE TEXT
6. MAIN PHRASES Exhortation: Advisement or encouragement towards an action Warning: Advisement or encouragement against an action Promise: A statement concerning outcome of an action Problem/Resolution: The stating of a problem as well at its resolution Entreaty: A request made to a superior OBSERVING THE TEXT
7. MODIFYING WORDS & PHRASES Phrases and words are brought together through words that connect ideas. Sometimes these words and phrases can modify: SUBJECT & OBJECT: Who caused it to occur? Who receives the occurrence? TIME: When did it occur? Simultaneous, Sequence, Progression OBSERVING THE TEXT
8. MODIFYING WORDS & PHRASES LOCATION: Where did it occur? Sphere, Source, Separation ADVERBIAL: How did it occur? Measure, Circumstance, Cause, Result, Purpose, Means, Manner, Agency, Reference, Advantage or Disadvantage, Association, Relationship, Possession OBSERVING THE TEXT
9. MODIFYING WORDS & PHRASES LOGIC: What occurs? Basis, Condition, Inference, Concession, Contrast, Comparison CLARIFICATION: Why did it occur? Restatement, Description, Identification, Illustration, Apposition, Explanation, Alternative, Question & Answer FORM: What is the structure of the phrases? Introduction, Conclusion, List, Series, Parallels, Pivot Points OBSERVING THE TEXT
10. KEY QUESTIONS Who? What? When? Where? Why? How? OBSERVING THE TEXT
11. PHRASING 1. Identify the Limits of a Passage A “passage” is all the verses that make up a complete idea OBSERVING THE TEXT •Major Shifts in the Topic of discussion •Major Shifts in Audience •Major Shifts in the Argument or Application •Major Shifts in Key words or Phrases •Major Shifts in Time
12. PHRASING 2. Identify the Sections within the passage OBSERVING THE TEXT •Read, Read, Read •Focus on the “Flow of Thought” •Look for minor shifts in topic, audience, argument/ application, keywords, time •Break down the flow of thought and label each section •If using a computer, put a double space in between each section •If using paper, put a double slash between each section.
13. PHRASING 3. Identify the Phrases within each section OBSERVING THE TEXT • Smaller pieces of thought within a section (adverbial, prepositional, clauses) • If using a computer put a single space between each phrase • If using paper, put a single slash between each phrase (/) • If helpful, highlight key words or thoughts as you work
14. PHRASING 4. Identify the Main phrases and modifying phrases OBSERVING THE TEXT • Identify the main phrase or point for each section. The main verb will be in this phrase. • Indent phrases to place them under the word or phrase they are modifying • You may have multiple levels • If using a computer, simply take what your phrases and “TAB” them right • If using paper, rewrite the phrases on a new sheet to show indents
15. PHRASING Some Helpful Hints OBSERVING THE TEXT • When you read your phrasing, it should help make sense and not bring confusion • Use grammar to help • Identify the function of the phrase: Who? What? When? Where? Why? How?
16. PHRASING Some Helpful Hints OBSERVING THE TEXT • Why break it down into phrases and their relationships? • Phrasing also us to see the main ideas of a passage and see how the main ideas are supported or applied within the text.
17. Read Philippians; Meditate on Philippians 1.27-2.11 Read: Greek for the Rest of Us, “Word Studies” Complete “Phrasing” Activity NEXT WEEK
18. BIBLE CLASS week 6 observing structure