Bible Genres Aaron McLeod

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  1. 4. Various types of inspirational stories that encourage people to live wisely. This genre is found in Job and Wisdom. I know that my redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand on the earth. (Job 19:25) God will come to judge the living and the dead.
  2. 6. A collection of general instructions on how to live an ethical Christian life well. This genre is found in James. Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds. (James 1:2) Be glad when you face trials of many kinds.
  3. 7. An exegetical sermon that cites and interprets older biblical texts in reference to Jesus. This genre is found in Hebrews. Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. (Hebrews 11:1) Believe even if you didn’t see it and don’t doubt your faith.
  4. 8. More stylized works in letter format; "circular letters" intended for broader audiences. This genre is found in 1 & 2 Peter. Now that you have tasted that the Lord is good. (1 peter 2:3) Believe in the Lord now that you know that he was good.
  5. 11. A partial narrative account about the beginnings and the growth of early Christianity; not a complete history of the early Church, since it focuses only on the actions of a few missionary leaders. This genre is found in Acts. After he said this, he was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight. (Acts 1:9) Jesus was risen into Heaven.
  6. 13. Collections of laws and instructions by which the people are to live. This genre is found in Leviticus, parts of Exodus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. "Do not cut your bodies for the dead or put tattoo marks on yourselves. I am the LORD." (Leviticus 19:28) Respect your bodies and do not deface them.
  7. 14. Generalized sayings and aphorisms containing advice on how to live well: "do good and avoid evil" This genre is found in Proverbs. Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it. (Proverbs 22:6) If a child starts off on the right path he will succeed in life.
  8. 15. Proclamations of the "good news" about Jesus intended to establish and/or strengthen people's faith in him; quasi-biographical, semi-historical portraits of the life, teachings, and actions of Jesus. This genre is found in Mark, Matt, Luke, and John. He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation." (Mark 16:15) We are called to spread the Word of God to all of creation.
  9. 16. Lists of inter-relationships between peoples, either of successive generations or of different nations. This genre is found in parts of Genesis and much of Numbers. "The LORD bless you and keep you" (Numbers 6:24) The Lord is always watching all over you and loves you.
  10. 18. A vividly symbolic narrative that "reveals" God's views about a historical crisis, in order to provide encouragement for a difficult present and hope for a better future. This genre is found in Revelations. Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with them, and they with me. (Revelation 3:20) Accept God into your heart.
  11. 19. Semi-historical narrative accounts of select events in a nation's life, focusing especially upon political and military exploits of its leaders, since usually written under royal sponsorship. This genre is found in Joshua, Judges, 1 & 2 Samuel, 1 & 2 Kings. As for Jezebel, dogs will devour her on the plot of ground at Jezreel, and no one will bury her." Then he opened the door and ran." (2 Kings 9:10) Don’t run from your fears.
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  1. 1. A story of origins. This genre is found in Genesis, parts of Exodus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. In the beginning God created the heavens and the Earth. (Genesis 1:1) The first things that God made were the heavens and the earth.
  2. 2. Real letters addressing practical and theological issues relevant to particular communities. This genre is found in Paul. Abraham as an example of justification. Paul’s Letters to the Romans (Romans 3:1-31) Abraham is a justification of faith to God.
  3. 3. Collections of the oracles or words of God spoken to the people through prophets and the symbolic actions they perform at God's direction for the people's benefit. This genre is found in Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel. Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering, yet we considered him punished by God, stricken by him, and afflicted. (Isaiah 53:4) Jesus chose to die for our sins and was not forced to by God.
  4. 5. Poetic lyrics of hymns intended for communal worship or individual prayer. This genre is found in Psalms. Nun. Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. Psalms (119:105) Jesus guides us in our lives.
  5. 9. Words addressed by people to God, esp. reflecting situations of crisis or lament. This genre is found in Lamentations. Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. (Lamentations 3:22) Jesus will never
  6. 10. Collections of instructions for the practical organization of religious communities. This genre is found in 1 Timothy and Titus. The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. (1 Timothy 4:1) Some people will turn away from God to worship other gods.
  7. 12. loving us.
  8. 17. A document that gives a dying person's last wishes and instructions for his/her successors. This genre is found in 2 Timothy and 2 Peter. All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness. (2 Timothy 3:16) Scripture is flawless because is is the exact words of God.