Confirmation
Bible Basics Unit

Unit Bible Basics (Introduction): With the help of the Holy Spirit, students will approach scripture with a set of principles that will better enable them to experience a relationship of Jesus Christ. Given Scripture references, The Lutheran Study Bible, Small Catechism, and class discussion, students will discover uses for the tools found in the books and know the landscape of The Lutheran Study Bible by identifying the various parts of the book.

Memory Work: Bible 1 - Introduction

Lesson Notes: Bible Introduction

Confirmation

A lifelong Christian education and relational experience, within the congregation, that began when I came to faith in Christ Jesus.

Goals

1. Take ownership of my God given faith
2. Live a life of faith as a child of God
3. Grow in faith and the life and the mission of the church

Views of Scripture

• It is the Word of God, God's own Word (LCMS)👍
• Contains the Word of God, some are man's words (ELCA)👎

The Lutheran Study Bible

     • English Standard Version (ESV) "essentially literal" translation
     • The articles and study notes make it "Lutheran"
     • Luther's Small Catechism included

Reference Tools

- Biblical Topics (front of TLSB) - References passages, study notes, artiles, charts and maps
- Concordance (back of TLSB) - Find passages from key words
- Study Notes for passages
- Articles on various topics

Symbols on the Page

Law and Gospel

Trinity

Means of Grace

Mission: The Church in motion

The Page

A. Chronology
B. Cross References
E. Study Notes
K. Translation Notes/Original Text Notes
M. Cross Reference Overflow