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Welcome to the site for the Course of Study Classes taught by Martha Myre. These include Hebrew Bible 211(now 221), Hebrew Bible 421 and New Testament 311. You will find here syllabi, handouts from class, videos from class and various resources such as samples of exegesis papers. Feel free to comment or question. If you […]
July 30, 2015
In Jeremiah 20:7‑13, the prophet discloses how his life has come to mirror the prophecies that he proclaims. Chosen by God before his birth, called as a youth, Jeremiah begins his career as the mouthpiece of God whose words are God’s words and whose strength is God’s strength. But a man cannot be an “iron […]
July 30, 2015
Resources for Bible Study Bible Dictionaries *HarperCollins Dictionary of the Bible, Mark Allan Powell, ed., HarperCollins, (old version 1996, updated version 2011) Anchor Bible Dictionary Dictionary of the Old Testament Wisdom, Poetry, and Writings, eds Tremper Longman III, Peter Enns, IVP Academic Press 2008 *Dictionary of the Old Testament Prophets, Mark Boda, IVP, 2012 Eerdmans […]
July 30, 2011
Citations and Bibliography 1. Citing from the Bible a. The phrase “When God began to create” (Gen 1:1, NRSV) indicates that God is continuing to create. Use the book, chapter and verse, along with the translation. You do not need to put a page number or name the publisher of the Bible. In other words, […]
July 29, 2011
Desde antes de nacer, Jacob era luchador. Luchó con su hermano gemelo en el vientre de su madre. El nombre mismo, “Jacob” quiere decir “agarrar, apoderarse, arrebatar”. Al nacer, Jacob se agarra al talón de su hermano, como diciendo: “yo primero”. Tal vez por eso me identifico con Jacob. Mi madre me dice que a […]
July 29, 2011
Before he was even born, Jacob was a wrestler. He wrestled with his brother, his twin, in his mother’s womb. His very name “Jacob” means “he grabs.” Bill Power like to call Esau and Jacob, “Hairy” and “Grabby.” As Jacob is born he is holding on to his brother’s heel, as if to say “me […]
July 29, 2011
Exodus 1:1-14 When God created the universe and all things in it, God created humankind in the image of God. And God gave humankind a task that was as much a promise as it was a command. Be fruitful and multiply, fill the land and subdue it. In due course, God chose a man and […]
July 29, 2011
Plenary: “From Family to Nation: Creating the People of God” (written for the Memphis Conference Continuing Education Event) Three parts to this: Winning the hearts and minds: signs, wonders, and plagues. Creating connections: giving of the law at Sinai Forming a center: the building of tabernacle I am a very concrete person. I can deal with […]
July 29, 2011
Ready for the Journey A sermon based on Ex12:1-14 Going on a journey requires a lot of preparation. (Place an opened, empty suitcase on the altar or a nearby table) I never know what to take when I am going on a trip. What clothes will I need? Long sleeve, short sleeve, or sleeveless shirts? […]
Course of Study (COSS) 
July 26, 2011
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