Biblical Interpretation Sundays Sep 8 Nov 24 2013

Biblical Interpretation Sundays, Sep. 8 -Nov. 24, 2013 11: 30 AM-12: 30 PM

Assignment: Matthew 9: 35 -38

Observation What do I see? Interpretation What does it mean? Application How does it work?

35 Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. 36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. 37 Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. 38 Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field. ”

3 Types of Outlines

Exegetical Outline What does the text say? Theological Outline What does the text say about God and/or believers? Homiletical Outline What does the text say for us to do?

35 Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. 36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. 37 Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. 38 Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field. ”

Assignment: Luke 14: 25 -33