Practical Bible Study Ep 3 | Ancient Poetry Structure | Couplets
Description
Join me this morning on 'A Moment with Hales' as we continue our practical Bible Study series. Today, we're exploring the world of biblical poetry. Discover how to navigate ancient Hebrew poetry, the importance of slowing down to appreciate metaphors and illustrations, and how couplets function to deepen our understanding of scripture. We'll review Psalm 42 and analyze couplets in Psalms and Exodus to see how imagery and structure enhance the messages.
Homework includes identifying couplets in Lamentations and Job, and reflecting on how poetry reveals God's faithfulness. Let's grow in our spiritual maturity together!
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:25 Introduction to Biblical Poetry
01:27 Examples of Biblical Poetry
02:39 Structure of Biblical Poetry
04:30 Contrasting Couplets in Psalms
05:18 Poetry in Biblical Narratives
07:49 God's Faithfulness in Poetry
09:38 Homework and Practical Application
11:10 Conclusion and Upcoming Content