Review

1. Unpacking figures of speech
2. Discern the truth to which the idiom points
3. Express the idiom in an accurate and appropriate paraphrase. Consider one of the following options:
4. Restate key elements of the idiom with closely parallel terms
5. Fully unpack the idiom
6. Reuse key words or phrases in order to preserve the idiom
7. Use a parallel contemporary idiom
8. Encountering the Old Testament in the New
9. Identify the specific OT passage being referenced
10. Discern the meaning of the text in its OT context
11. Discern the NT author’s use of the OT text, including:
12. A prophecy fulfilled
13. An analogy drawn
14. A specific analogy to Christ
15. A comparison made
16. As the ground for instruction
17. Write an accurate and appropriate paraphrase
18. Take care to be consistent with the OT context
19. Use your paraphrase to unpack the NT author’s use of the OT text
20. Recognizing various biblical genre
21. OT Narrative
22. OT Poetry
23. OT Wisdom
24. OT Prophecy
25. NT Gospels & Acts
26. NT Epistles
27. NT Apocalyptic
28. Contemporary cross-cultural issues
29. Be alert to cultural distinctives
30. Take care to communicate God’s word accurately and appropriately