Category Archives: Teaching

The Modern Minister and the Biblical Languages

Posted on October 14, 2014 by jacobcerone

Earlier today I read a great post over at biblioskolex entitled Review: The Minister and His Greek New Testament. The post, as it suggests, is a review of A. T. Robertson’s The Minister and His Greek New Testament, a collection of … Continue reading →

Posted in Biblical Studies, Greek, Hebrew, NT Greek, Teaching | 4 Comments

Is It Really Worth It? Biblical Languages and the Local Church

Posted on August 22, 2014 by jacobcerone

Have you ever wondered if it is really worth it to teach the biblical languages in the local church? I’ve taught both Greek and Hebrew in my home church, and at the beginning of every new class, I ask myself … Continue reading →

Posted in Greek, Teaching | 8 Comments

Forgetfulness: On Learning Languages

Posted on February 17, 2014 by jacobcerone

I often tell my Greek Grammar students that I was a bad Greek student when I first started learning the language. The story goes a little like this: “When I started learning the language, I didn’t take memorizing the paradigms … Continue reading →

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Starting Anew

Posted on January 9, 2014 by jacobcerone

It’s time. It’s time for a new Bible. I’ve had my ESV since 2004. I bought it when I was a Freshman at Moody Bible Institute. It has been a constant companion since. Over the years, the daily wear and … Continue reading →

Posted in Biblical Studies, Life, Teaching | 3 Comments

Sin in Micah

Posted on January 4, 2014 by jacobcerone

As I continued my study of Micah, I found a somewhat related point to my previous post. Micah’s accusation against Israel is primarily lodged against her elite: the prophets, priests, and rulers. Let’s take a look at some of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Old Testament Studies, Teaching | Tagged Heart, Micah, Priests, Prophets, Rulers | 2 Comments

Mountains as a Motif in Micah

Posted on January 3, 2014 by jacobcerone

This Sunday I will be leading our Sunday School class through the book of Micah. Leading is a rather relative term as I’m sure some of the people in the class will have studied the book more extensively than myself. … Continue reading →

Posted in Hebrew, Old Testament Studies, Teaching | Tagged High Places, Micah, Mountains, Pride, Remnant | 1 Comment

Thoughts on Teaching New Testament Greek: Thomas Hudgins

Posted on November 19, 2013 by jacobcerone

Thomas Hudgins, a recent EdD grad from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and freshly minted Greek professor at Capital Bible Seminary, has been sharing his thoughts on teaching the biblical languages. By no means does he claim to have it all … Continue reading →

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Biblical Greek Exegesis: A Graded Approach to Learning Intermediate and Advanced Greek: A Review

Posted on October 24, 2013 by jacobcerone

George H. Guthrie and J. Scott Duvall, Biblical Greek Exegesis, (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1998); 173p, $24.99. Sensing an inherent flaw in the traditional pedagogical approach to second year biblical Greek studies, Guthrie and Duvall seek to provide professors and students with … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews, Exegesis, Greek, Teaching | Tagged Duvall, Exegesis, Graded Approach, Greek Pedagogy, Guthrie, Syntax | 1 Comment

Neal Windham’s New Testament Greek for Preachers and Teachers: A Review

Posted on October 23, 2013 by jacobcerone

You have learned some basics about New Testament Greek either out of desire or compulsion (a degree requirement). Now what? How does the Greek student apply that knowledge to his lesson/sermon? Neal Windham’s New Testament Greek for Preachers and Teachers … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews, Exegesis, Greek, Greek Resources, Teaching | Tagged Exegesis, Greek, Ministry, Preaching | 1 Comment

Syntax, Exegesis, or Both?

Posted on October 21, 2013 by jacobcerone

I want to begin this post by saying that I would like feedback, and lots of it! Over the past number of years I have taught Greek and Hebrew in the context of the local church. Here is a brief … Continue reading →