What you'll learn in this course
This 8-week course offers an in-depth exploration of interpreting Scripture through the lens of the Holy Spirit, drawing from Joseph Mattera's "My Hermeneutic-Pauline Theology." Students will engage with historical, theological, and practical aspects of Spirit-led hermeneutics, learning to apply these principles to both personal and communal biblical study. This approach will result in a dynamic, experiential, Spirit-led reading and revealing of Scripture. By the end of the course, participants will have developed a robust framework for integrating Spirit-led insights into their interpretive practices.
Prerequisite: Taken the KSOL Acts class
This eight week course will take the learner on a personal journey toward:
- Interpreting Scripture through the lens of the meta-narrative of the Bible.
- Relying on the Holy Spirit to reveal and apply the truths of scripture in a practical manner.
- Grasping a deeper knowledge of the historical and cultural contexts of Scripture.
- Discovering the need for a robust community in interpreting Scripture instead of relying on a solely individualistic approach.
- Learning to use the available tools for the study of Scripture.
- Gaining a deeper understanding of the literary measures used by the authors of Scripture.
What You'll Learn Each Week
Week 1: The Spirit our Teacher
Week 2: Purpose of Spirit-Led Hermeneutics
Week 3: Literary Forms in Scripture
Week 4: History: His-Story or Ours?
Week 5: Grammar: Word Power
Week 6: The Prophetic Nature of Scripture
Week 7: A Hermeneutical Community
Week 8: Experiencing the Spirit through Scripture
Kingdom-Minded Leaders Network
This course is being offered in a hybrid format (both in-person and streamed live online) with students literally living anywhere in the world. A regular part of the interaction you will have in the this course will take place in the CAM Hub, an online community with interest groups, insightful discussions, "just in time" resources, and meaningful interaction with other global Kingdom minded leaders.
Our prayer is that through this course you will connect with other students, as well as in a deeper way with the Lord. We are better together. We grow more when we are connected with and are stretched by others.
Kairos School of Leadership
We want you to know that we believe you are chosen by God to influence (lead) the sphere in which God has placed you. You are chosen for this specific time - a Kairos time - to do the work God has planned for you in His Kingdom.
Meet Your Instructor: Michael Wells
Michael Wells has served at various churches as a Youth Pastor, Associate Pastor and currently serves as the Lead Pastor of New Covenant Church, and as the Director of the CAM Leadership Network. He’s been married for almost 20 years to Sarah, and has two amazing daughters. His passion is to develop the gifts and potential of people in order for them to fulfill their God given destiny. He loves being in the mountains and fly-fishing. He is currently getting his Masters of Theology from Antioch School of Church Planting and Leadership.
