Keys to Words Interpretation Class
This online video class is FREE of charge to participants. Participants use computers, laptops, or smart phones to hook up during class sessions. Once you have registered for this class, you will receive the class agenda with dates, times, class descriptions, class resources, and the meeting link.
Detailed Class Description
Class 1 - Class Introduction Laying the Foundation for the Class
- Instructor/participant introductions
- Class resources
- Establish integrity of God’s Word
- Learn about translation of God’s word and different versions of the Bible
Class 2 (Step 1) The individual word must be understood
- Learn how Greek and Hebrew words in the Strongs Concordance
- Resources to find accurate meaning of hard to understand words
Class 3 (Step 2) The words must be in harmony with the verse as well as all scriptures relating to the subject.
- Understand how words are translated from the Greek and Hebrew into English
- Resources to help clarify hard to understand verses
Class 4 (Step 3) The verse must fit with the immediate context
- Finding accuracy in a verse by reading the context relating to the verse
- Learn how to dig deep, drill down to find a specific topic in the word of God
- Resources to help clarify context surrounding verses
Class 5 (Step 4) The immediate context must flow with the remote context
- Locating remote context about the same scriptural topic
- Definition of scripture build-up
- How to use scripture-built up to provide additional details for specific Biblical records
- Look at how the word or a phrase was used before in the Bible
Class 6 (Step 5) The words must be understood in light of “to whom it is written”
- Learn about the 3 different groups that are addressed in the Bible
- Learn about the 7 Biblical administrations (Biblical time periods)
- Learn which books of the Bible cover each administration
- Learn which books of the Bible were written directly to us (the born again believers), in this day and time
- See how commandments given in newer administrations are greater than and replace the similar commandment given in an older administration
Class 7 (Step 6) The words must be understood in light of orientalisms, customs, and mannerisms
- Definitions of orientalisms, customs, and mannerisms
- Examples of orientalisms, customs, and mannerisms
- Using clear verses to help clarify unclear verses
- Resources to help you learn more about orientalisms, customs, and mannerisms
Class 8 (Step 7) The words must be understood in light of “figures of speech”
- Define figures of speech
- Examples of common figures of speech
- Free resource to learn more about figures of speech
- Explore approaches to studying God’s word