Writing Styles of the Bible
Objective
I can identify the writing styles of the Bible
Warm Up
Fiction, Nonfiction, and Poetry, Oh My!.pdfDiscussion Question
What is different about each of these excerpts?
What are some literary genres or “styles of writing?”
Do you read each of these types of writing in the same way?
Why is it helpful to know which type of writing you are reading when you read it?
Understanding that Scripture is inspired and knowing the senses of Scripture is crucial to helping us get the most out of Scripture. Knowing the literary genre of the passage we are reading can help us figure out how to interpret the different senses of Scripture.
Writing Styles of the Bible
Activity 1: Writing Styles of the Bible
Writing Styles of the Bible.pdfActivity 2: Bible Verse Scavenger Hunt (Group)
Race to complete the handout. The first group to complete the handout completely and correctly a wins a prize.
Bible Verse Scavenger Hunt.pdfActivity 3: Bible Verse Scavenger Hunt (Individual)
Race to complete the handout. The first three people to complete the handout completely and correctly a wins a prize. You cannot use a verse on your own that you used in your group.
Bible Verse Scavenger Hunt.pdf