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1. Share insights on table from ‘homework’2. Cut up text of Psalm 23 as indicated

PurposeTo enable Christians in 21st century Wales to communicate with credibility, confidence and

competence the message of the Bible in the local church and in every work place, including in politics, the media, the arts, the health service, education and business

CICC Cafe: Biblefresh InsightsThe Aims

1. To discover the way God writes – the biblical (Hebrew) worldview, culture, literature

2. To develop skills in enjoying and meditating on the inspired text of scripture

3. To appreciate the benefits that come from studying Torah in fellowship with others

CICC Cafe: Biblefresh InsightsThe Session Outline

• Gathering• Focusing• Engaging• Meaning-making• Closing

CICC Cafe: Biblefresh InsightsThe Sessions

1. Glory to God – Speaking with tongues of angels! (Luke 2.14)

2. The Lord is my Shepherd – Poetic analysis of Psalm 233. Behold my Servant – Poetic analysis of Isaiah 534. How does God write? – The Concept of Woven Text5. In the Beginning – An example of woven text6. Our Father in heaven – Woven text in the New Testament

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace towards people on whom his favour rests.

Glory in the highest to God, and on earth peace among people of favour.

Glory in the highest to God, & on earth peace among people of favour.

Glory in the highest to God,

&

on earth peace among people of favour.

Glory in the highest to God,

&

Peace on earth among people

of favour

The Law through Moses was given, the grace and the truth through Jesus Christ became. John 1.17

(The) Law through Moses was given,

(the) grace & (the) truth through Jesus Christ became

I, indeed, baptise you in water into repentance...he you will baptise in the Holy Spirit and fire. Matt 3.11

I indeed, baptise you in water

into repentance

he you will baptise in the Holy Spirit & fire

CICC Cafe: Biblefresh InsightsFocusing

The Lord is my Shepherd1. Lots of ways to study the Bible2. This series is about Biblefresh Insights3. The usual way we see the text – as prose 4. Listen to Abby on YouTube recite Psalm 23 5. Need to study the text as given (see Item 4 – Ps 23)6. Translations versus the literal translation (Read)7. Item 2 – meditate on/ arrange the blocks of text

Psalm 231a (Since) Yahweh (is) my shepherd (‘pastor’; used of King/ruler)1b I will not be in need (or ‘be missing’ ie. from the flock)

2a In pastures of fresh grass he causes me to lie down2b Beside waters of rest / tranquil waters He leads me3a My soul/whole being he refreshes / restores / brings back3b He leads me in paths of righteousness / right paths / trustworthy paths

3c (All) for the sake of his name

4a Even though I may walk through death-shadow ravine4b I will not fear evil.

5a Because you are with me5b Your rod and staff they comfort me / give me reassurance6a You set in order in front of me a table as my enemies look on6b You anoint with oil my head

6c My cup is saturated / well-filled (with blessings) 7a Surely, goodness and love shall pursue me all the days of my life7b And you will cause me to dwell in the house of Yahweh, for length of days

Psalm 231a (Since) Yahweh (is) my shepherd1b I will not be in need (or ‘be missing’ ie. from the flock)

4a Even though I may walk through death-shadow ravine4b I will not fear evil

7a Surely, goodness and love shall pursue me all the days of my life7b And you will cause me to dwell in the house of Yahweh, for length of days

A. Proclaiming Trust

A. Proclaiming Trust

A. Proclaiming Trust

Psalm 231a (Since) Yahweh (is) my shepherd (‘pastor’; used of King/ruler)1b I will not be in need (or ‘be missing’ ie. from the flock)

2a In pastures of fresh grass he causes me to lie down2b Beside waters of rest / tranquil waters He leads me3a My soul/whole being he refreshes / restores / brings back3b He leads me in paths of righteousness / right paths / trustworthy paths3c

4a Even though I may walk through death-shadow ravine4b I will not fear evil

5a Because you are with me5b Your rod and staff they comfort me / give me reassurance6a You set in order in front of me a table as my enemies look on6b You anoint with oil my head6c 7a Surely, goodness and love shall pursue me all the days of my life7b And you will cause me to dwell in the house of Yahweh, for length of days

B. ProofHorizontal – ‘He’

B. ProofVertical – ‘You’

1a (Since) Yahweh (is) my shepherd 1b I will not be in need (or ‘be missing’ ie. from the flock)

2a In pastures of fresh grass he causes me to lie down2b Beside waters of rest / tranquil waters He leads me3a My soul he restores3b He leads me in paths of righteousness3c (All) for the sake of his name

4a Even though I may walk through death-shadow ravine4b I will not fear evil

5a Because you are with me5b Your rod and staff they comfort me / give me reassurance6a You set in order in front of me a table as my enemies look on6b You anoint with oil my head6c Your/My cup is saturated / well-filled (with blessings) 7a Surely, goodness and love shall pursue me all the days of my life

7b And you will cause me to dwell in the house of Yahweh, for length of days

Psalm 23

C. Primary Reason

C. Final Result

1a Yahweh (is) my shepherd1b I will not be in need (or ‘be missing’ ie. from the flock)

2a In pastures of fresh grass he causes me to lie down2b Beside waters of rest / tranquil waters He leads me3a My soul he restores3b He leads me in paths of righteousness3c (All) for the sake of his name

4a Even though I may walk through death-shadow ravine4b I will not fear evil

5a Because you are with me5b Your rod and staff they comfort me / give me reassurance6a You set in order in front of me a table as my enemies look on6b You anoint with oil my head6c My cup is saturated / well-filled (with blessings) 7a Surely, goodness and love shall pursue me all the days of my life7b And I will dwell in the house of Yahweh, for length of days

Psalm 23A. Proclaiming

Trust

A. Proclaiming Trust

A. Proclaiming Trust

B. ProofHorizontal – ‘He’

B. ProofVertical – ‘You’

C. Final Result

C. Primary Reason

• Parallelism– Key insight in Hebrew-Biblical literature– Usually in pairs, sometimes 3s or 4s (two pairs)– In sentences, in paragraphs, in units, in books!

• Inverted Parallelism – As in Psalm 23.3a and b– Also called Chiasma(ta)

CICC Cafe: Biblefresh InsightsMeaning-making

The Lord is my Shepherd

CICC Cafe: Biblefresh InsightsMeaning-making

The Lord is my Shepherd

• Truth at two dimensions– Linear or 2D – the linear reading of the text– Parallel or 3D – the parallel reading of the text

• Notice the learning that comes from the As• Notice the learning that comes from the Bs and the Cs

– Like the difference between 2D vision & 3D vision! – 2D is seeing on one plane, 3D is seeing in depth

CICC Coming Up

• Homework!– Try another one yourself – Psalm 1– Bring your own laptop next week!

• Resources– New Testament– Old Testament – NET Bible– Bibleworks

CICC Coming Up• Events such as this, around Wales

– Story Wars with Gerard Kelly, 24 March, Glenwood; 25th Breakfast– Can I believe the Bible? Tyndale House, 6/7 May, Highfields

• CICC Cafes– Biblefresh Insights– Relating Faith– Culture – do your own!

• Website• Courses

– Leadership Academy