I remember the first time our family participated in the Summer Study, I had no idea how to teach cross-references to my kids. Since that first year, I have tried many different methods and have learned a lot in the process. Below are my current thoughts and ideas about cross-reference study and how to help Primary-aged participants learn them in order to take the qualifying test. I think these same principles and methods work well for participants of all ages. Before I jump in, I want to say that when I refer to "the cross-references", I am talking about the official list that was posted to the dashboard in early July. There can be questions on the Qualifying Test that are about cross-references found in the DJ that are not on this list. However, those questions will be based on the information found directly in the DJ, or potentially about the content of the passage. Questions that are about cross-references from the list can include inform...
Continued on from here . What about context? Context is the key to interpreting Scripture. The list below may seem overwhelming, but it is really just a list of questions that you can ask about a passage of Scripture to help you understand its meaning in its literary, historical, geographical, and cultural context. Not every questions applies to every passage. The best place to begin is by asking yourself, "What information is not provided in the passage that is necessary for me to understand what is being said/what is happening?" Here are some considerations as you get started. When looking at the context of cross-references, it is important to note the following: Literary Style - What type of writing is the passage? Then ask some of the questions listed under each style. You do not need to ask all of the questions. In fact, some passages will not have answers to all of them. For descriptions of the styles look here . Epistle Who is writing...