TentMakers Classic SkillsCommonwealth Academy

February 2011

Classic skillsLogic

DialecticsRhetoric

MnemonicsErgonomics

Socratic Method

Dialectics

DialecticsTeacher

ProphetCounselor

Preacher

“The purposes of a man’s heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out.”

- Proverb 20:5

Drawing out

Dialectics

Jesus’ QuestionsMark 2:5-12Mark 3:1-5Mark 3:33

Mark 4:37-41Mark 6:2-3

Mark 8:14-21Mark 8:27-29Mark 10:2-3

Mark 10:36-38Mark 11:27-33

Mark 12:13-17, 35-37

Luke 7:40-50Luke 10:25-37

John 6John 21

Prophetic Questions

No More “Thanks”

Excuses perpetuate chronic sinQuestions expose excuses for

chronic sinExposure re-establishes the

covenant

No More “Thanks”

COVENANT LINE DO NOT CROSS COVENANT LINE DO NCOVENANT LINE DO NOT CROSS COVENANT LINE DO N

COVENANT LINE DO NOT CROSS COVENANT LINE DO NCOVENANT LINE DO NOT CROSS COVENANT LINE DO N

God doesn’t want you to know too

much. He’s unfairly keeping you from knowledge and

good tasting fruit.

Do you have permission for this sin?How did you establish permission to

do it?What loophole did you create?

What argument specifically opened the loophole?

No More “Thanks”

“The purposes of a man’s heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out.”

- Proverb 20:5

Educating Seekers

The Pitfall of Preaching the Study• You develop a seeker who is dependent upon you for

reading the Bible

• The seeker misses the thrill of “getting it”

• You risk appearing arrogant

• You are definitely lazy (it’s easier to preach than asking great questions)

• You are more in the dark about the seeker’s heart

Studying Mark 1:17

• Pammy the Preacher: “A fisher of men is someone who catches men for Jesus.”

• Manny the Manipulator: “Isn’t it obvious that fishing for men means catching men for Jesus?”

• Vague Vern: “So what do you think that all means?”

• Limited Linda: “Do you know what it means to fish for men?”

• Pammy the Preacher: “A fisher of men is someone who catches men for Jesus.”

• Manny the Manipulator: “Isn’t it obvious that fishing for men means catching men for Jesus?”

• Vague Vern: “So what do you think that all means?”

• Limited Linda: “Do you know what it means to fish for men?”

3. Power of Purposeful Questions• Purposeful Questions are empowering to the Seeker

because it causes him/her to think critically

• This empowerment translates into greater initiative to read and study God’s Word

• It breeds both excitement about and confidence in the usefulness of Scripture

• “Give a man a fish and he eats for a day; teach a man to fish and he eats for a lifetime.”

• Proverb 20:5 “The purposes of a man’s heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out.” Purposeful Questions draw this out.

• Purposeful Questions are empowering to the Seeker because it causes him/her to think critically

• This empowerment translates into greater initiative to read and study God’s Word

• It breeds both excitement about and confidence in the usefulness of Scripture

• “Give a man a fish and he eats for a day; teach a man to fish and he eats for a lifetime.”

• Proverb 20:5 “The purposes of a man’s heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out.” Purposeful Questions draw this out.

Purposeful Qns Get to the Heart• Disciple the heart of the seeker with gentleness and

respect

• Progress to the heart following the “What – How – Why” approach (Interpretation– Application – Contemplation)

• Never lose focus of the aim of the study as you examine each Scripture

• Don’t procrastinate or avoid confrontation under the guise of “gentleness”

The Purposeful Question Wedge

InterpretationInterpretation

ApplicationApplication

Contem-Contem-plationplation

What…?

How…?

Why…?

•Interpretation: “What does it mean to seek something “first?”

•Application: “How are you going to make God’s Kingdom the first priority in your life?”

•Contemplation: “Why do want to take such steps for God?”

The Wedge: An ApplicationMatthew 6:33 “But seek first His Kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”

Interpretation Questions• A passage of Scripture cannot mean now what it could not have

meant then

• Begin with the THERE and THEN to establish the interpretation for the HERE and NOW

• Building on the example of Matthew 6:33… interpretation questions would ask:

• “What is the ‘Kingdom of God’ to the ears of Jesus’ hearers? What does it mean to you?”

• “What is ‘Righteousness’ to Jesus’ audience? What does Righteousness mean to you?”

• “What’s the difference between ‘seeking His Kingdom’ and ‘seeking His Kingdom first’?” “How will that difference affect you tomorrow?”

Application Questions• Having established the meaning of the text, it’s now time to

apply the principle of the text to a seeker’s pursuit of God

• Encourage the seeker to imagine (vividly) his application of the Scripture, for example:

• “How will tomorrow be different if you spend it seeking God’s kingdom and righteousness First?”

• “What will your prayer life look like this week if you seek first His Kingdom?”

• “What will your Bible study look like this week if you seek first His Kingdom?”

• “Describe your fellowship and worship this week if you seek first His Kingdom.”

• (notice that not all Application Questions begin with “How”)

Contemplation Questions• At this point, the Wedge comes to a very sharp point

• Contemplation Questions probe the deeper motivations of the heart

• Good Contemplation Questions expose values, fears, concerns, hurdles, dreams, priorities, and motives:

• “Why have you put God and His Kingdom on the back burner while you pursued this career?”

• “Why does your boyfriend come before God’s Kingdom?”

• “Why do you value academic success over spiritual success?”

Purposeful Question Worksheet• Never fail to plan… arrogance and laziness are the

great impediments to planning

• Crystallize your AIM for choosing these Scriptures

• Ask questions to determine any preconceptions about the topic with your friend (how else will you know to clear up misconceptions – never assume!)

• Ask questions to draw out the depths of your friend’s heart on the topic

Rhetoric

Rhetoric IntroductionPoint 1Explanation-Illustration-ChargePoint 2Explanation-Illustration-ChargePoint 3Explanation-Illustration-ChargeConclusion

Rhetoric ExordiumNarratio

PropositioProbatioRefutio

Peroratio

RhetoricExordiumNarratioPropositioProbatioRefutioPeroratio

Rhetoric Exordium“Paul a prisoner for Christ

Jesus, and Timothy our brother to Philemon our beloved fellow worker, and... Grace and peace

from God ...”

Rhetoric Narratio“I appeal to you for my child Onesimus, whose father I became in my

imprisonment. (Formally he was useless to you, but now he is indeed useful...)

Rhetoric Propositio“...receive him as you

would receive me. If he has wronged you at all, or owes you anything, charge

that to my account.”

Rhetoric Probatio•Digressio•Logos•Ethos •Pathos

Rhetoric Refutio“though I am bold enough in Christ to command you to do what is required, yet for love’s sake I prefer to

appeal to you... this perhaps is why he was

parted from you”

Rhetoric Peroratio“Refresh my heart in

Christ. Confident of your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even more than I say.”

mnemonics

“Pay attention and listen to the sayings of the wise; Apply your heart to what I teach, For it is pleasing when you keep them in your heart And have them ready on your

lips.”

Proverbs 22:17-18

mnemonics1. Bullet2. Shoelace3. Eagle4. Wig5. Mike Tyson6. Tent 7. Punchbowl8. Kennedy9. Nail10. Basket

mnemonics

mnemonics1 T, D, Th

2 N

3 M

4 R

5 L

6 J, SH, CH

7 K, G

8 F, V

9 P, B

0 Z, S

mnemonics1 T, D Tie2 N Noah3 M Ma4 R Ray5 L Hill, Hell

6 J, SH, CHWitch, Shoe

7 K Oak8 F, V Ivy9 P, B Ape, Bee0 Z, S Oz, Sea

mnemonics10 Toes11 Tide12 Tin13 Dime14 Tire15 Doll16 Dish17 Duck18 Taffy19 Tub20 Nose

mnemonics21 Net

22 Nun

23 Nam

24 Nero

25 Nail

26 Notch

27 Neck

28 Knife

29 Knob

mnemonics30 Mouse

31 Mat

32 Moon

33 Mummy

34 Mower

35 Mule

36 Match

37 Mug

38 Moby

39 Mop

mnemonics40 Rose

41 Rat

42 Rain

43 Ram

44 Rower

45 Rail, Roll

46 Rich, Rash

47 Rake, Rock

48 Roof

49 Rope

mnemonics50 Lice, Lace

51 Loot

52 Lion

53 Lamb

54 Lure

55 Lilly

56 Leash

57 Log

58 Lava

59 Lip

mnemonicsOperation: Freak Out Dinesh Tomorrow!

+919342091050

Pot - Puma - Rain - Soap - Toes - Rose

Pot lid pops off as a Puma jumps out,

realizing it’s raining, so he grabs some soap

and washes his toes then smells them (like a rose)

mnemonicsOperation: Freak Out Dinesh Tomorrow!

Pot - Puma - Rain - Soap - Toes - Rose

Pot lid pops off as a Puma jumps out,

realizing it’s raining, so he grabs some soap

and washes his toes then smells them (like a rose)

+919342091050

mnemonicsGenesis Apple

ExodusBroken Chain

Leviticus PriestDeuterono

myTwo Law

SlabsJoshua Lure

JudgesJudge in robes

Ruth Babe Ruth

SamuelSam

MaloneKing Arthur

Chronicle Newspaper

Ezra ZebraNehemiah Old Wall

EstherBeauty Queen

Job ShovelPsalms Harp, Lyre

Proverbs OwlEcclesiaste

sBabe Ruth

Song of Songs

Bed

Isaiah Hot CoalJeremiah Band-Aid

Lamentation

Teardrop

Ezekiel UFODaniel FurnaceHosea Hose

Joel LocustAmos Shepherd

Obadiah OboeJonah WhaleMicah Manger

Nahum Ninevah

mnemonicsHabakkuk Cook

Zephaniah Zeppelin

Haggai Hagar

Zechariah Zach

Malachi Sick Lamb

Matthew Toll Booth

Mark Boy

Luke Doctor

John Old Man

Acts Ax

Romans CiceroCorinthians ProstituteGalatians Gallactica

EphesiansShield of

FaithPhilippians Prison BarsColossians IceThessaloni

ansTesla Rays

Timothy StomachTitus General

Philemon Slave

Hebrews RabbiJames Bond

1, 11Peter Pope1,11,111Jo

hnToilet

JudeLennon Glasses

Revelation Gold Street

mnemonicsLuke 9:33

As the men were leaving Jesus, Peter said to him, “Master, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters - one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” (He did not know

what he was saying.)

Doctor - Ape - Mummy(Doctor checks ape’s pulse, but realizes its

covered in mummy wrappings which unravel as one end is tied to Moses and Elijah, who are

flying away while Peter talks crazy to Jesus about building three booths)

Ergonomics