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| Inductive
Studies in Ephesians with Chris Lang |
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Syllabus
Summer 2000
Class goals:
To develop a deeper understanding of the content, structure and meaning of the book of Ephesians
To gain mastery of the Inductive Study method
To prepare a couple of teachings from your Inductive Studies
To cultivate a love for studying the Word
Class assignments:
Inductive exercises including in-class exercises. I recommend NASB for inductive studies.
How many times does the expression "in Christ" appear in this book? Why?
Grading
Grading will be based on:
- The percentage of assignments completed
- Your ability to show competence in the Inductive Study method
- Consideration will be given to class attendance and participation
Week One:
Intro to Inductive Method:
Overview: Ephesians
Paragraph Study: 1:3-14; 1:15-23
Assignment:
Read Ephesians twice; Acts 18:18-19:41; 20:16-38
Paragraph Study: 2:1-10; 2:11-22
Week Two:
How to Read the Bible
Review Homework
Historical Situation:
Paragraph Study: 3:1-13; 3:14-21
Assignment:
Paragraph Study: 4:1-16; 4:17-24
Week Three
Review Homework
Paragraph Study4:25-5:2; 5:3-14
Assignment:
Paragraph Study: 5:15-21; 5:22-33
Week Four
Review Homework
Paragraph Study 6:1-4; 6:5-9
Review Homiletic Worksheet
Assignment
Paragraph Study: 6:10-20
Teaching Outline: 6:10-20
Week Five
Review Homework
Further Homiletic Outlines
Concluding thoughts on Ephesians: Reassess initial Overview
Paragraph Divisions (for the purpose of this class)
1:3-14 4:17-24
1:15-23 4:25-5:2
2:1-10 5:3-14
2:11-22 5:15-21
3:1-13 5:22-33
3:14-21 6:1-4
4:1-16 6:5-9
6:10-20
Suggested Reading
Interpretation
Norman R. Ericson, "Interpreting the Petrine Literature" in The Literature and Meaning of Scripture, edited by Morris Inch and Hassell Bullock.
Fee and Stuart, "Learning to Think Contextually" and "The Hermeneutical Questions," in How to Read the Bible for All It’s Worth, pp.43-71.
Stein, "The Game of Correspondence—Epistles," in Playing By the Rules, pp.169-186.
Ephesians
F. F. Bruce, Ephesians, NICNT, Eerdmans: Grand Rapids, 1984.
Peter T. O'Brien, The Letter to the Ephesians, The Pillar New Testament Commentary, Grand Rapids, Mi: Eerdmans, 1999.
John R. W. Stott, The Message of Ephesians from The Bible Speaks Today commentary series, edited by John Stott, Downers Grove, IL: Inter-Varsity Press, 1986.
