Topic: Biblical Interpretation

Course Description: How often have you sat in a Bible study and wondered if all the different comments about a biblical passage are on target? How do you even know? Many people recognize the value of the Bible but lack the tools to properly understand what the Bible actually says, means, and applies to our life today. The results can be disastrous! The focus of this course is how to read, interpret and apply the Bible. This class will equip students to discover the biblical author’s original intent, as well as how to apply it in relevant and legitimate ways today. We will cover everything from different Bible translations to different kinds of literature found in the Bible: poetry, narrative, prophecy, history, gospels, parables and wisdom.

Instructors:

Dr. Mark Mitchell, Executive Director, BASOM

Mark Mitchell joined the staff at Central Peninsula Church in 1986 where he served as Lead Pastor. Mark was born and raised in the Bay Area After graduating from Cal Poly; he attended Scribe School at Peninsula Bible Church in Palo Alto, CA. He also holds an MA in Church History from Denver Seminary and a Doctorate in Preaching from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Mark has published four books: Portrait of Integrity: The Life of Ray C. Stedman, The Power of His Presence, TEN: How the Commandments Set Us Free, and Immeasurably More. Mark married his wife Lynn in 1978, and they have three adult children and eight grandchildren.

Zohary Ross, BASOM Associate

Zohary Ross is on staff at New North Church as Pastor of Women and Marriage Ministries. A former BASOM resident and a native of San Francisco, she is thrilled to be working at BASOM and helping the organization reach and train more leaders to be equipped for ministry right here in the Bay Area. Zohary loves learning and is a self-identified “nerd”, she has masters degrees in Counseling Psychology from Golden Gate University and in Theological Studies and Biblical Exposition from Liberty University. In her free time she loves reading, working on puzzles and exploring new coffee shops. She currently lives in the Peninsula with her husband Tim, and the youngest two of their four children plus their feisty little dog, Dax.

Textbooks (provided in cost of class) :

Journey Into God’s Word, by Duvall and Hays, Second Edition.

Grasping God’s Word Workbook, by Duvall and Hays, Fourth Edition

Day/Times: Mondays, January 13-March 24, 7:00-9:00 pm (no class Presidents Day, Feb. 17)

Location: Bridge City Church, 468 Grand Street, Redwood City, CA 94062

Cost: $250.00 – PAY NOW (includes textbooks and materials)

For more information: Contact Mark Mitchell at mmitchell@basom.com