Making Sense of the Old Testament
In this 1-Day workshop learn how to read, interpret and preach the Old Testament with Dr. Paul Jones. Tauranga and Christchurch options available.
Description
The Old Testament can feel like a difficult collection of ancient stories, laws, and prophecies. Yet it makes up 78% of our Bibles(!) and is vital for understanding God’s purposes throughout history — and for us today. This workshop will give you tools to read the Old Testament with greater confidence, enabling you to grasp the big-picture and apply helpful interpretive principles to difficult passages. Together we’ll discover how the Old Testament still speaks with clarity and relevance as Christian Scripture for the church in Aotearoa. Whether you’re new to the Bible or have been reading it for years, this course will help you make sense of the Old Testament.
Learning Outcomes
1. Gain confidence in reading (and preaching) the OT
2. Learn to apply interpretive principles (rules of reading well) to the OT
3. Grasp how the many parts of the OT fit together
Venue
This is an in-person only event being offered in two locations:
- Christchurch 6th June at Riccarton Baptist Church.
- Tauranga 25th July at Bethlehem Baptist
Morning tea provided, BYO lunch.
Presenter
Dr Paul Jones is the Principal of Carey Baptist College. Prior to working in academic leadership, he taught Old Testament and Preaching, and has been blessed with opportunities to study in some life-changing environments like Regent College (Canada) and Durham University (UK).
Paul has a PhD in Interpreting Old Testament Narrative from Durham University (UK). He has also the author of 3 books to help the church better understand the Old Testament.