Where Did This Particular Even Happen

Chapter 5

Intro

In this chapter we are going to look at not only where the event took place, but what were the circumstances surrounding the event. We will look at the following five things:

1.  Geographical Location.
2.  Who were the people involved?
3.  What were the customs of that time?
4.  What was the language spoken?
5.  What was the situation at hand?

Where was Jesus when He preached the sermon on the mount? Was he in Israel or an Arab country? Did the people speak the same language He spoke? Why was Jesus not speaking in the Synagogue? Was it customary to listen to a stranger instead of going to the Synagogue to listen to the Rabbi? 

These things are very important for us to know. Without these things, we could misunderstand a verse of scripture.  Example: Read Romans 3:23. If you only read that one verse, you could conclude that all Christians sin frequently. Not true!! In fact Paul was talking about just the opposite. Now read Romans 3:21-26. There is a marked difference in the meaning of that verse of scripture and when this sin took place.

In the next five days we will discuss these things we need to know. In chapter 8 we will learn where we can find out about some of the more remote things such as customs and languages.

I believe this chapter will make you stop and think about how you read/study the bible.

• Geographical Location
• Who Were The People Involved
• What Were the Customs of That Time
• What Was The Language Spoken
• What Is the Situation At Hand