Part 3: Exegete
Session 3: Removing the Veil of Babel, Part 1 (Word Studies) (12/3/2024)
Gain deeper insights by working with the original languages of the Bible, using Logos Bible Software tools to understand key terms.
Session 4: Removing the Veil of Babel, Part 2 (Grammar Studies) (12/17/2024)
Learn the rules of the original languages, ensuring a precise understanding of the original meaning of Biblical texts.
Part 4: Analyze
Session 5: Hop, Skip, and Jump (Cross-Reference) (1/7/2025)
Identify critical cross-references that deepen your understanding of the author’s intended meaning and related texts.
Session 6: Opening up the Time Capsule (Historical Background) (1/21/2025)
Discover significant historical and cultural contexts to clarify the meaning of the Biblical passage.
Session 7: Seeing the Forest and the Trees (Theological Background) (2/11/2025)
Identify theological themes and insights, connecting them to broader Biblical contexts.
Session 8: Double Take (Checking Commentaries) (2/25/2025)
Use commentaries to refine your research, ensuring theological accuracy and balance in your sermon.
Part 5: Relate
Session 9: Virtual Reality: Illustrating in Multi-Sensory Mode (Illustrations) (3/11/2025)
Learn how to find and use illustrations that clarify the Biblical text and engage the congregation.
Session 10: Living Proof: Incarnating the Living Word (Applications) (3/25/2025)
Apply Biblical truths to life transformation, helping the audience apply the message personally.
Session 11: Ingredients to Ingestion: Is Your Message a Meal, Morsel, or Just Empty Calories? (4/8/2025)
Evaluate your sermon for theological depth and practical substance to ensure it nourishes the listener spiritually.
Session 12: Tickling Ears to Training Hearts (4/22/2025)
Learn the procedures and potential pitfalls of creating topical sermons while maintaining theological integrity.
Session 13: A Rose by Any Other Name Would Smell as Sweet! (5/6/2025)
Expand your delivery skills, adapting sermons to effectively communicate with various audiences.
Session 14: Drop Anchor! Dealing with Deep and Difficult Passages (5/20/2025)
Learn principles to handle challenging and complex Biblical passages while remaining faithful to the text.
Session 15: Going Mobile (6/3/2025)
Leverage mobile Bible study tools for sermon preparation and Bible memorization when traditional study setups aren’t available.
Session 16: God, You, & AI: Bible Study and Sermon Preparation (6/17/2025)
Explore ethical uses of AI in Bible study and sermon preparation, ensuring integrity and avoiding plagiarism.
