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Apr 27, 2020 · Hilarity. Our pastor used the word “hilarity” this morning to describe the situation of the disciples on the road to Emmaus, asking the stranger on the road [we, the readers, know it’s Jesus!] if he’s the only one in Jerusalem who doesn’t know what’s just happened ….
Jun 1, 2012 · Is there a place for “hilarity”? There is an interesting Greek word found in 2 Corinthians 9, and it is the only time it is used in the entirety of the Greek New Testament. In verse 7, we learn that “God loves a cheerful giver.”
Preaching which eschews the harping harangues of legalistic schoolmarms in favor of the Savior’s undeserved favor reflects the holy hilarity of the Gospel.
1 Corinthians 10:7 - Do not be worshipers of handmade gods, as some of them were; just as it is written [in Scripture], “The people sat down to eat and drink [after sacrificing to the golden calf at Horeb], and stood up to play [indulging in immoral activities].”.
- Narrative/ Historical
- Poetry
- Wisdom Literature
- Prophecy
- Gospels
- Epistles/ Teachings
- Conclusion
The Bible contains narrative throughout most of its books. These report accounts or stories of events or people as they encounter God, sin against each other or live out their lives. It records historical accounts of events as well as providing descriptions of what is happening in particular scenes. Narrative is relatively straight forward to read....
The Bible contains poetic literature, often found in the Old Testament in the form of Hebrew poetry. This isn’t purely poetry in the way we might understand it in modern literature today. Hebrew poetry employs various devices to get their point across. These include books like Psalms (which are essentially a bunch of songs) and the Song of Solomon ...
This includes books like Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Job. Proverbs comprises of many wise sayings that offer advice for different types of situations. With books like Ecclesiastes and Job, we need to understand who is speaking or expressing their views. The protagonists are not necessarily always correct in what they are thinking. For example, Job i...
Prophecy in the Bible often takes the form of oracles or visions. In these, the prophet reveals hidden knowledge of God and his plans. Prophecy appears in many books of the Old Testament. The prophetic Old Testament books are divided into the 4 major prophets (Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel and Daniel) and the 12 minor prophets (eg Hosea, Obadiah, Micah...
Although Gospels contain elements of historical narrative, they go beyond this, making them their own genre altogether. The purpose of the gospels is to proclaim Jesus and to point to him, his teaching and his works. As Luke writes at the beginning of his gospel in Luke 1:1-4 John also writes in John 20:30-31 Scholars often refer to John’s Gospel a...
The New Testament contains a number of epistles or letters written by various apostles such as Paul, Peter or John to different audiences. These are usually either churches in a particular region or specific individuals. These letters contain teaching and doctrine. These explain and elaborate on the truths of the Gospels and other parts of the Old ...
It’s important to know the literary genre of the book we’re reading in the Bible. If we neglect this, it can lead to misunderstandings and wrong assumptions. We can also end up applying God’s word in the wrong way. Which literary genre of the Bible do you find easiest to read and understand? And which one do you find the most difficult? Leave your ...
Hilarity explaination from Webster's Dictionary. (n.) Boisterous mirth; merriment; jollity. ...
Nov 20, 2022 · Laughter in the Hebrew Bible. Let’s start with an umbrella verse, Ecclesiastes 3:4: “A time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance.”. The Biblical text, always practical, acknowledges human emotions and makes boundaries for their proper use.
