How does this Old Testament narrative fit within the metanarrative of the Bible? State what type of story you believe this to be and explain why you believe this to be so.

 

Studying the Old Testament Narratives
Passage: Numbers 21:4-9

Instructions:
For this assignment, you will be studying the Old Testament story of The Bronze Serpent found in Numbers 21:4-9. You will use the template below in order to complete a study of this passage. In your study, you will use the skills of Observation, Interpretation, Correlation, and Application that you have become familiar with through your reading in Everyday Bible Study.

 

Having read the passage in both formal and functional translation, list at least 2 similarities and 3 differences between the way both translations cover this story. You may list as many similarities and differences that you find as long as you meet the minimum amount.

Similarities Differences

Identify the basic elements of the story you are studying

1. Main characters: (List them)

2. Plot: (50-100 words)

3. Narrative structure: (50-100 words)
Hint: Be sure to consult the section on narrative/story structure given in the tutorial for this assignment.

C. List basic observations about this passage using the “Key Question” for observation.

1. Who:

2. What:

3. Where:

4. When:

5. Why:

6. How:

II. Interpretation

A. Determine the author’s main point. In 1-2 paragraphs (100-400 words) explain what you
think the author is trying to communicate in this passage.

B. Based on your answer above, write out one principle from this passage. You should be able
to express this principle in 1-3 sentences.

III. Correlation

A. How does this Old Testament narrative fit within the metanarrative of the Bible? State what
type of story you believe this to be (creation, fall, redemption, or new creation) and explain why you believe this to be so. Your explanation should be 1 paragraph (100-200 words) in length.

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