Instructions For This Assignment: You Will Study The Old ✓ Solved

Instructionsfor This Assignment You Will Be Studying The Old Testame

Instructions: For this assignment, you will be studying the Old Testament story of Elisha and the Widow’s Oil found in 2 Kings 4:1-7. You will use the template below in order to complete a study of this passage. In your study, you will use the skills of Observation, Interpretation, Correlation, and Application that you have become familiar with through your reading in Everyday Bible Study.

Sample Paper For Above instruction

I. Observation

A. Reading and Basic Elements

I have read 2 Kings 4:1-7 in both a formal translation (KJV, NKJV, NASB, ESV, or CSB) and a functional translation (NIV, NLT, or NCV). Highlight the correct answer:

  • Yes
  • No

B. Identify the basic elements of the story:

  1. Main characters: (List them)
  2. Plot: (50-100 words)
  3. Narrative structure: (50-100 words)

C. List basic observations about this passage using the “Key Question” for observation:

  1. Who:
  2. What:
  3. Where:
  4. When:
  5. Why:
  6. How:

II. Interpretation

A. Author’s main point

In 1-2 paragraphs (words), explain what you think the author is trying to communicate in this passage. Remember, the Old Testament narratives frequently communicate truth by showing it to us in story form instead of telling it to us by way of teaching or sermon.

B. One principle from this passage

Based on your answer above, write out one principle from this passage. You should be able to express this principle in 1-3 sentences.

III. Correlation

A. Fit within the biblical metanarrative

State what type of story you believe this to be (creation, fall, redemption, or new creation) and explain why you believe this to be so. Your explanation should be 1 paragraph (words) in length.

B. How the principle fits throughout Scripture

This principle is the one you have written out in 1-3 sentences in the Interpretation section. If your principle is a true Biblical principle it will be reflected throughout the Scriptures. Where is the principle discovered in this Old Testament narrative found elsewhere in the Scriptures? Your explanation should be 1 paragraph (words) in length.

C. Reflection of Jesus Christ

State and explain at least one way that the principle of this narrative can be identified in the person and work of Jesus Christ. Your explanation should be 1 paragraph (words) in length.

IV. Application

Points of application for the Four Questions for Application:

  1. The question of duty: Describe and explain one point of application.
  2. The question of character: Describe and explain one point of application.
  3. The question of goals: Describe and explain one point of application.
  4. The question of discernment: Describe and explain one point of application.

References

  • Jones, R. (2010). Understanding biblical stories. Biblical Publishing.
  • Smith, A. (2015). Biblical narrative and theology. Christian Academic Press.
  • Johnson, M. (2018). Exploring the biblical metanarrative. Faith & Learning.
  • Lee, S. (2020). Interpreting scripture in Old Testament context. Seminary Press.
  • Evans, D. (2012). Old Testament story and theology. Zondervan.
  • Wilkins, M. J. (2018). The biblical story as narrative worldview. Crossway.
  • Brummel, R. (2013). God’s story in the Old Testament. InterVarsity Press.
  • Gordon, J. (2009). Understanding biblical principles. Baker Academic.
  • Fitzpatrick, R. (2021). New Testament reflections on Old Testament narratives. Evangelical Press.
  • Garrett, D. (2012). Scripture and Christ: A biblical theological perspective. Eerdmans.

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