1. Assessments 2017 Christology -Gospel Video Project -Exegesis Paper
-Final Exam 1

2. Gospel Video Project Due April 3

3. Final Exam Study Guide will be given in May

4. Final Paper Spring 2017 – New Testament Exegesis
Instructions

5. This PPT is posted on the Edlio site.

6. Notes
Exegesis - an in-depth explanation or interpretation of a Bible passage.

7. Due Dates
*First Draft Due Tuesday April 11th – 100 points (paper copy or google docs)
Miss Adams will give you revisions after spring break
Final Draft Due Tuesday May 8th -
250 points (paper or google docs)

8. Pages of the Exegesis Paper - notes
Page 1. Title Page
Select a title which clearly and concisely describes the content of your paper and catches a reader's interest.

9. Page 2. Table of Contents
Gives an overview of the sections you are using.
I. Introduction
II. Main Body
III. Summary & Conclusion
IV. Bibliography

10. Page 3. Introduction
Background Statement - Open your paper with a brief discussion relating to your passage.  Include what research has been done on it before.

11. Problem Statement - Explain the reason you are writing this paper on this Bible passage. For example: I was assigned this Bible passage, and I plan to research what this passage means.

12. Purpose of the Study – Ask significant questions of what you hope to achieve by undertaking this research.

13. Pages 4, 5, 6 (can be additional pages)
Main Body of the Paper - Everything you include in this section of the paper should directly address your problem statement.  If it doesn't, don't put it in your paper. 

14. Greek/ English Translation -
Find the Greek of your passage online and copy & paste it into your paper.
Find 3 different English versions of your text and copy them into your paper. E.G. New American Bible, King James’ Version, and the New International Version.

15. Greek Version Use USCCB to find English version Usccb.org
Use Google Translate to find Greek version:

16. King James Translation
New International Version

17. Background
This will help you identify the structure, key words and phrases of the passage.

18. Historical Context – Discuss aspects of the authorship, main persons, events, places, dates.

19. Literary Genre - identify the genre of the text (narrative, prophecy, law, genealogy, parable, prayer, dialogue or conversation, speech, etc.).    

20. Word Study – do mini word studies of the most important key terms and recognize unique vocabulary, syntax, play words, allusions, rhythm, accents, rhetoric, etc.

21. Examples
Matthew 5: 1-12

22. Most Important Section
The New Testament Reveals the Old Testament – identify how the chosen text fulfills what was written in the Old Testament. Use 3 specific examples from the Old Testament to show how Jesus fulfills what was written before Him.

23. Example
For example, if you choose the passage on the Last Supper, you will show in 3 different passages in the Old Testament how the Passover was preparation for the Last Supper in the New Testament.

24. Websites to show how the New Testament reveals the Old Testament
Use the footnotes in your Bible or on USCCB.org
Example:

25. Theology and Message – identify the main ideas and issues raised and solved by the text.
How does the deep meaning of your passage lead us closer to each person in the Trinity - the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit?

26. Final and Last Page
Summary and Conclusion - Needs to match the introduction. Provide a summary of the main findings of the study and give clear answers to the Statement of the Problem.

27. Bibliography
Provide data relating to ALL the books and articles used in your research, not just those you cited in your paper.  You should also include resources used from the internet or other electronic resources.   

28. Footnotes / Quotations

29. Preparation/Research
Step 1:  Passage Study -- Read your chosen passage in English (in three different versions) and then in Greek.  This will help you identify the structure, key words and phrases of the passage.

30. Make a list of ideas about what you have been previously told about the text.  Being aware of any ideas you may hold regarding a Bible passage will help you consciously test them when you make your interpretation. 

31. Make a list of the key words and phrases in the passage.

32. Do a word study of the most crucial words or phrases
Do a word study of the most crucial words or phrases.  This involves identifying other occurrences of this word in the Bible, its definition and the various ranges of meaning this word may have. 

33. Step 2: Historical Context
Note the immediate and the general background of the text, and give estimated dates for any event(s) or person(s) in the passage.
Note words, ideas, events that allude or refer to that historical background.

34. Note the social, geographical and archaeological setting of the text

35. Step 3: Literary Context and Features
Situate your text within the literary structure of the book and identify the literary genre of the text (narrative, prophecy, law, genealogy, parable, prayer, dialogue or conversation, speech, etc.).  

36. Note the patterns (repetition of words, ideas, sounds).

37. Outline the passage and establish its delimitations (where the passage logically begins and ends).

38. Step 4: Biblical Context
Search the Old Testament for passages which refer to or allude to your New Testament passage.
Justify your connection: note any parallels or echoes.
Analyze how your Bible passage is interpreted by the other passages.

39. You can do it with God’s grace.

40. Jesus is the Word of God so He completely has your back.

41. I am praying for you!!

42. Example from last year

43. Assign Topics