Intro to video 1

Did you know that a third of the Bible is ancient Israelite poetry? Poetry is a rich and artistic form of human communication, but often the most difficult to read. In this video we’ll explore the unique characteristics of biblical poetry, so you can discover its beauty and power for yourself.

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• If we want to gain a deeper insight into Biblical poetry, what small steps can we take?

Intro to video 2

Understanding how metaphors are used in the Bible is an essential tool for reading biblical poetry. Anytime someone describes one thing to describe another thing, they are using metaphorical thinking whether they realize it or not. Metaphors are everywhere in the Bible and in our everyday speech. In this video, we’ll explore this crucial aspect of biblical language.

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• What is metaphor? (Meaning transferred from one concept to another - cold weather feels like a cold relationship)

• Can you think of metaphors we use every day in English? (Time is money…)

• Why do you think the Bible speaks in images so much?

• Do you think speaking in metaphors help us experience and understand more of God?