Learning journey through Biblical interpretation

One of the things I learnt during my journey learning Biblical interpretation is that there seems to be a similarity I would draw to interpreting a text to that of playing Soduku. There is firstly a logical sequence of things we ought to consider such as the Historical context, cultural, literary. We need to consider the thought flow of the author, why he wrote what he did.. Whereas in Soduku, there is just a logical sequence of numbers. We need also consider how the individual text is interpreted in light of the whole and the whole in light of the individual just as one number is to be seen in like manner in the 81 squares. As much as I would like to think that I could anyhow place the numbers as it deem fit, not every permutation would complete the puzzle. Finally, as much as the numbers are to be seen both as in a row and in a box of 9. How it applies could be : the row representing us moving ahead in life, it is not always necessary they have to be in running sequence as much as life isn’t presented so nicely, we move forward and progress even if after 1 isn’t 2 because eventually we’ll see all 9 digits in that row as a whole. Also, we see how 80 squares surrounds one square, so is it with us being one yet affecting and influencing the many surrounding us with all we have learnt. During the span of the course I have been given the skills and equipment to fish for a lifetime to which I can practice and make better the skill I have learnt rather than being given the fish I can only have once. Why? I tend to be very inquisitive about how a text is interpreted in it's proper context, especially when listening to sermons. It also provides me the tools to make an informed decision if a certain doctrine is sound. It helps me think through a text and note the flow of an argument, consider the literary context, audience, cultural context and historical context before coming to a verdict. Say for example, does Romans chapter 9 relate God's 'unconditional election' as reformed theology say it does?

I also learnt the dynamics of how a parable flows, through conflict, suspense, climax, etc... How not to make the common err of over- emphasizing details but seeing it as a whole, and from there the thrust of it's message it was intended. Speaking about errors, I also see some of the frequently used misappropriated texts by way of poor interpretation exposed.

This module has also taught me how to go about with how to do word study. Say for example,
For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth (Rom 10 v. 4).
τέλος; telos, does it mean that the Law has been put to the end, that is,it has been made obsolete through Christ or that Christ is the completion of the law, and we still are to obey the law? thus I must check an make comparisions on how the word 'telos' is used in different texts and what it means there and here.
Although this course had been tough sledding, having to work through and do an exegesis paper, it is at its finality a satisfaction and it's something to which I need make it a norm when studying the bible.
It is understandable however, the owners is mine hereon to keep myself at learning and practising the different forms of textual genres. Analyse them carefully and use the tools appropriately. When a Psalm is figurative or when it is to be taken literally, the expression therein, and how do I approach to apply it, such as that of imprecatory Psalms.
I think that this ability to interpret the scripture properly allows me to be a workman who need not be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth in this postmodern world where anything goes even as to how we read and interpret the bible, where unbalanced views are prevalent and where people misappropriate verses to justify their agendas. We live among many who assumes what he/she thinks is what it is or what it means and being able to interpret the Bible for what it is, is most essential for us and for me today.
I also learnt the dynamics of how a parable flows, through conflict, suspense, climax, etc... How not to make the common err of over- emphasizing details but seeing it as a whole, and from there the thrust of it's message it was intended. Speaking about errors, I also see some of the frequently used misappropriated texts by way of poor interpretation exposed.

This module has also taught me how to go about with how to do word study. Say for example,
For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth (Rom 10 v. 4).
τέλος; telos, does it mean that the Law has been put to the end, that is,it has been made obsolete through Christ or that Christ is the completion of the law, and we still are to obey the law? thus I must check an make comparisions on how the word 'telos' is used in different texts and what it means there and here.
Although this course had been tough sledding, having to work through and do an exegesis paper, it is at its finality a satisfaction and it's something to which I need make it a norm when studying the bible.
It is understandable however, the owners is mine hereon to keep myself at learning and practising the different forms of textual genres. Analyse them carefully and use the tools appropriately. When a Psalm is figurative or when it is to be taken literally, the expression therein, and how do I approach to apply it, such as that of imprecatory Psalms.
I think that this ability to interpret the scripture properly allows me to be a workman who need not be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth in this postmodern world where anything goes even as to how we read and interpret the bible, where unbalanced views are prevalent and where people misappropriate verses to justify their agendas. We live among many who assumes what he/she thinks is what it is or what it means and being able to interpret the Bible for what it is, is most essential for us and for me today.