eNews 091706

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IN THE eNEWS THIS WEEK

REGULAR HAPPENINGS
UPCOMING EVENTS--Next: Four Generations--Mandatory!! Sept 30, 9 am - 4 pm
DEVOTIONALS AND OTHER STUFF
BIBLE STUDY METHODS--The Syntactical Display
SERMON NOTES--Revelation 4-5

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Staff:
Pastor G (TFB Youth Min Pastor)
gbenjamin49 AT gmail DOT com
Laura (college ministry teacher and tangentrider; eNews editor)
lkspringer AT gmail DOT com

Leadership team:
Administrator: JJ
Tuesday Leadership: Jeff, JJ, Jonathan, Megan, and Shaena

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REGULAR HAPPENINGS

SUNDAYS
WORSHIP GATHERING @ 9:15 am--Main Worship Center

“COFFEE HOUSE” @ 10:30ish

COLLEGIUM @ 11 am--TFB College Room
Currently: 1 John

TUESDAYS
TUESDAY GATHERING @ 7:45-9:00 pm--TFB College Room
Currently: 2 Timothy

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UPCOMING EVENTS—Next: Four Generations--Mandatory!! Sept 30, 9 am - 4 pm

Online calendar http://lkscurriculum.wikispaces.com/calendar

Four Generations--Mandatory!! Sept 30, 9 am - 4 pm

Movie Night, genre to be determined, Nov 17 @ 7 pm to Nov 18 @ whatever time God wakes you up

Christmas Soiree, Jeff's house, Dec 15 @ 7 pm

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DEVOTIONALS AND OTHER STUFF

del.icio.us link pages connecting to Laura's Writings on 1 John and 2 Timothy

...for all you read/write learners...
Sunday Collegium: on 1 John
Tuesday Gathering: on 2 Timothy


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BIBLE STUDY METHODS--The Syntactical Display

What is a syntactical diagram? Dr. Alan Hultberg, of Talbot School of Theology, explains (click on Syntactical Diagramming for detailed instructions):

Syntactical diagramming involves isolating each clause (and long modifying phrase) in a passage and indenting to show the relations among them. It is a means to help discover the basic propositions that make up the argument in a passage. It is much more useful in didactic or discursive literature (like epistles) than in narrative.

Here are some basic steps for doing a syntactical diagram in English [note: This process can be VERY complex, but it need not be. The instructions below are for a simply display. Even a simple display can help you get a handle on the flow of thought.]:

• Copy the text into Word (various translations are available at biblegateway.com.
• Make all the verbs bold.
• Underline all the subjects.
• Put a box around all the connector words (conjuctions, prepositions, demonstrative pronouns).
• Put each clause on a separate line.
• Arrange the clauses placing coordinate clauses (the often begin with and, but, or, nor) parallel with one another and indenting subordinate clauses.
• Use vertical lines, arrows, and brackets to show the relationships between clauses.
  

Syntactical displays are a good way to observe the text in biblical letters and other teaching literature. Give it a try--and do not worry, it is a learning process. Bring your display to Sunday Collegium or Tuesday Gathering to share and discuss with fellow collegians and/or tangentrider.

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SERMON NOTES--Revelation 4-5
The Book of Revelation, part 2
BEGIN AT THE THRONE
September 17, 2006
Pastor Charlie

Perspectives to help us understand Revelation:

1. The perspective of Old Testament prophecies and teachings
2. The perspective of the first century, the times in which John lived
3. The perspective of time in heaven

“It is important to possess the attitude of worship and not worry to understand Revelation.”


REVELATION 4:1
* God on His throne is the hub of everything.

REVELATION 4:2-6a

Exodus 28:18-21 – the twelve stones

* God’s children are forever the object of His affection and attention on His throne.

Hebrews 13:5-6
Genesis 9:12-17
Psalm 138:8
Titus 3:5

* God on His throne is the place to find mercy.

* God on His throne means all His promises are kept.

Exodus 20:18-20
Revelation 3:2

* God on His throne means judgment and justice is coming.

John 5:24
Hebrews 4:16

REVELATION 4:6b-8

Ezekiel 1:5,10
Isaiah 6:1-4

* All Angelic beings worship God on His throne.

REVELATION 4:9-11

* Believers surrender all to God on His throne.

REVELATION 5:1-4

* God on His throne means He owns everything.

REVELATION 5:5-8

John 1:29
Revelation 1:5

* Jesus’ payment for our sin is always before God on His throne.

Isaiah 11:1, 2

REVELATION 5:11-14

* Worshipping God is our eternal occupation.

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