Deepening the WellDeepening the Well

Book of GenesisBook of GenesisFebruary 8, 2009February 8, 2009

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What is DTW?What is DTW?

Sunday morning Bible teaching series

Thanks to Paul Hendricks

Why study and understand the Bible?Why study and understand the Bible?

The bigger picture

There are treasures to be discovered and mysteries to be uncovered

Opening RemarksOpening RemarksWhy study and understand the Bible?Why study and understand the Bible?

The bigger picture

There are treasures to be discovered and mysteries to be uncovered

It is the glory of God to conceal a matter and the glory of Kings to search out a matter

Proverbs 25:2

Why people avoid the Bible?Why people avoid the Bible?

I’m not a reader

I just don’t understand – I get lost

It’s so not American

Vision for andVision for andStyle of DTWStyle of DTW

VisionVision

Goal#1: To raise up teachers who think and communicate outside the box and who are able to understand the Word and its study (as well as Kingdom life on the whole) at a deeper level.  

• Diversity of perspectives represented in the teachers so that people get a broader exposure. 

• When mature and responsible teachers (with differing views or differing approaches) are given a platform to communicate, the listeners benefit greatly from the exposure. 

VisionVisionGoal #2: To raise up hearers who increasingly understand the Word of God, know how to apply it in their lives, and turn that into fruitfulness in His Kingdom

•These same teachers will be able to impart to the hearers the LIFE that comes from deepening one's understanding the scriptures and encourages hearers to deepen their own personal study. 

•Passion

•A people who know God personally and understand / obey His words are better equipped to do His work.

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Targeted to serve a broad audience (beginner Bible student to experienced)

Wisdom and teaching of Holy Spirit emphasized

But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said to you.

- John 14:26

Then He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures.

- Luke 24:45

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Personal Study is emphasized

Journey in Genesis will take us on a journey throughout the entire Bible

Our Next SessionOur Next Session

Title and ContentTitle and ContentCh 11: 27-32Foundational info that will enhance your reading and study of any book of the BibleHave you ever wondered about:

• Sumerians, Akkadians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Hittites, Canaanites, Amorites

• What is a Chaldean?• Why did God promise the “promised land” to Israel and what

are its boundaries?

Ch 12 and 13 The Call of Abram, His journey into Egypt

Ch 14: Very important – full session on this chapterChedorlaomer’s warMelchizedek – incredibly significant character

Ch 11: 27-32Foundational info that will enhance your reading and study of any book of the BibleHave you ever wondered about:

• Sumerians, Akkadians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Hittites, Canaanites, Amorites

• What is a Chaldean?• Why did God promise the “promised land” to Israel and what

are its boundaries?

Ch 12 and 13 The Call of Abram, His journey into Egypt

Ch 14: Very important – full session on this chapterChedorlaomer’s warMelchizedek – incredibly significant character

Historical EmphasisHistorical Emphasis

Logistical ItemsLogistical Items