Session #3: Correlation Landscape with Christ on the Road to Emmaus, Claude Gellee (c. 1660) State Hermitage Gallery, St. Petersburg, Russia.

Bible Study MethodsSession #3: Correlation

Landscape with Christ on the Road to Emmaus, Claude Gellee (c. 1660)State Hermitage Gallery, St. Petersburg, Russia

Bible Study MethodsSession #3: Correlation

LU Session #3: Correlation

Class Outline• Homework Review – 2 Corinthians 4• Lesson: Correlation• Practicum: Practice Observation, Correlation Skills• Next Steps: Thinking Through Interpretation

LU Session #3: Correlation

Correlation: What Does it Mean?

Correlation is:• The relationship between things that happen or change together;• Mutual relation of two or more things, parts, etc.

Synonyms: similarity, correspondence, matching, interdependence, interrelationship

LU Session #3: Correlation

Correlation: What Does it Mean?

Studying, Interpreting, and Applying the Bible (pg. 103) defines “correlation” as:

Relating what is being studied with other portions of Scripture and within the section itself

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Correlation: Chasing Down the Lead

A great place to start when entering the correlation phase is to:• Follow the cross references

• Parallel cross references• Idea cross references• Corresponding cross

references• Contrasting cross

references• Identify Old Testament citations

from New Testament authors and characters

LU Session #3: Correlation

Correlation: Chasing Down the Lead

The cross reference path…

Parallel cross references: These are references that are similar, and offer a different perspective, to the originating passage.• The Widow’s Offering: Luke 21:1-4; cf. Mark 12:41-44• The Baptism of Jesus: Matt. 3:13-17; cf. Mark 1:9-11, Luke 3:21-22, John

1:29-34

Idea cross references: These are references which compare the thoughts and ideas of the originating passage with others in Scripture.• Being Born Again: John 3:1-10; cf. 1 Peter 1:22-23, 1 John 5:18-21• Salvation and Works: James 2:14-18; cf. Heb. 11:1-3, 6, Matt 7:15-20

LU Session #3: Correlation

Correlation: Chasing Down the Lead

The cross reference path…

Corresponding cross references: References to the same event, or, quotes of other portions of Scripture. • Crucifixion: Mark 15:34, cf. Ps. 22; Luke 23:46, cf. Ps. 31:5• Temptation of Jesus: Matt. 4:4, 6, 10, cf. Deut. 8:3, Ps. 91:11, Deut. 6:13,

10:20• Reliance on the Law: Gal. 3:10-13, cf. Deut. 27:26

Contrasting cross references: References which explain the original passage through juxtaposition or close association.• Cain as a model: 1 John 3:10-16; cf. Gen. 4:3-10; Heb. 11:4; John 10:11• Position in Christ: 1 Thess. 5:5; cf. Acts 26:18; Eph. 5:6-14

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Correlation: Outlines and Charts

Creating charts, outlines, and headings of the passage being studied, let’s the student: • Visualize the text clearly• Watch thought progression of the author• Connect the main idea of the passage to other portions of Scripture• Remember the details of the passage for future use (evangelizing,

apologetics, study)

Visualizing concepts in a passage.

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Correlation: Outlines and Charts…How?Create a detailed outline of the passage

Esther 1:1 – 4:3I. God's preparations 1:1—2:20

A. Vashti deposed ch. 11. The king's feast 1:1-92. The queen's dismissal 1:10-22

B. Esther elevated 2:1-201. The plan to replace Vashti 2:1-42. Esther's selection 2:5-113. The choice of Esther as queen 2:12-20

II. Haman's plot 2:21—4:3A. Background considerations 2:21—3:6

1. Mordecai's loyalty 2:21-232. Haman's promotion 3:1-6

B. Haman's proposal 3:7-151. The casting of lots 3:72. Haman's request 3:8-93. The king's permission 3:10-15

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Correlation: Outlines and Charts…How?Look for chiastic structure.

Ezra-Nehemiah RelationshipA. Zerubbabel’s return and list of returnees (Ezra 1-2)

B. Building of the temple and opposition (Ezra 3-6) C. Return of Ezra (Ezra 7-8)

D. Center: Purification of the people (Ezra 9-10) C.’ Return of Nehemiah (Neh. 1-2)

B.’ Building of the walls and opposition (Neh. 3:1-7:3)A.’ Zerubbabel’s return and list of returnees; final reforms (Neh. 7:4-13:31)

Psalm 110 RelationshipA. The Lord establishes the king (v. 1)

B. He is sent to conquer (v. 2)C. The day of power (v. 3)

D. The Lord swears an oath (v. 4)C’ The day of wrath (v. 5)

B’ He goes out to conquer (v. 6)A’ The Lord establishes the king (v. 7)

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Correlation: Outlines and Charts…How?Create a chart of the passage.

Messianic Prophecies Fulfilled in Jesus Christ(Presented in the order of their fulfillment)

Scripture of Prophecy Subject of Prophecy Scripture Fulfillment

Genesis 3:15 Born of the seed of a woman Galatians 4:4

Genesis 12:2-3 Born of the seed of Abraham Matthew 1:1

Genesis 17:19 Born of the seed of Isaac Matthew 1:2

Numbers 24:17 Born of the seed of Jacob Matthew 1:2

Genesis 49:10 Descended from the tribe of Judah Luke 3:33

Isaiah 9:7 Heir to the throne of David Luke 1:32-33

Daniel 9:25 Time for Jesus' brith Luke 2:1-2

Isaiah 7:14 Born of a virgin Luke 1:26-27, 30-31

Micah 5:2 Born in Bethlehem Luke 2:4-7

Malachi 3:1 Born prior to 70 A.D. Luke 2:22-38

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Correlation: Outlines and Charts…How?Create a timeline.

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Correlation: Its goal

The goal of correlation is to• Be creative!• Solidify in your mind, the truth you are studying• Recognize how the Bible will confirm truth• See other areas open for study

Do not be overwhelmed at this stage. Do your best to chase down answers to your questions, and let the Holy Spirit encourage you!

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Introducing Interpretation

“For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.”

Ephesians 6:12

What does Paul mean when he says,

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Introducing Interpretation

What questions would you ask of this passage?• When are we most

likely to be under spiritual attack?

• How would we defend ourselves?

• What kind of weapons does the enemy have?

• Who is the enemy?• What is the strategy of

the enemy?

• Where can I find examples of others under spiritual attack?

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Introducing Interpretation

Beside reading the Books of the Law, what is the most difficult portions of Scripture to read?

THE HEBREW PHONE BOOK!

Ezra 2:1-70

LU Session #3: Correlation

Introducing Interpretation

What do you observe? What can you correlate?

Who are the men of Ezra 2:2?• The leaders who brought Israel back to the land• They reside in the area of Jerusalem and Judah• Zerubabbel and Jeshua are priests, Jeshua is the high priest

What is th

e historic

al

context?

Why is history significant? Are the people rebelling?

What is the spiritual battle that may be behind the scenes?

Who are the important characters?What was the cost to the peopleto move from Babylon?

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Questions?

LU Session #3: Correlation

• Read Studying, Interpreting, and Applying the Bible pgs. 99-102, 147-179• Continue reading 2 Corinthians 4• Review your observations of 2 Corinthians 4• Start the correlation phase and be creative• Start thinking about the interpretation of your findings in 2 Corinthians 4

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