In this Bible study, Pastor Brian Watson presents some principles for reading the letters of the New Testament. He uses 1 Timothy 2:8-15 as a test case.
Bible reading
Reading the Prophets
In this Bible study, Pastor Brian Watson presents some tips on how to read the prophets well. The prophets were “covenant enforcers” who spoke to the Israelites of their day, encouraging them to turn back to God. The prophets are mostly written in poetry, which often uses images and figurative language. The prophets also pointed forward to the Messiah and the New Testament shows how those prophecies were fulfilled in unexpected ways.
Reading Wisdom Literature
Pastor Brian Watson teaches a Bible study on how to read the wisdom literature of the Bible, including Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs.
Reading Historical Narratives
In this Bible study, Pastor Brian Watson teaches how to read the historical narratives of the Bible, such as, for example, Joshua, 1 Kings, or the book of Acts. This study was recorded on May 7, 2o17.
Tips on How to Read the Bible
In this Bible study, Brian Watson presents a number of tips on how to read the Bible.