disciple

name	disciple
description	Apply hermeneutical methods to Bible passages. Use when tracing canonical themes, identifying wordplay and idioms, analyzing micro/macro structures, exploring image-bearer and wisdom elements, or discerning plenary authorial intent.

Disciple Skill

Research and determine the context of a Biblical passage by answering the following questions:

• How does this passage fit within over-arching canonical threads and themes?
• What wordplay and/or idioms are in use?
• What are some notable micro and macro-structures in the passage?
• What are the human image-bearer elements of the passage? wisdom elements?
• What is the plenary authorship intent in composing this text?

Output Format

Produce content under the heading ## Hermeneutic.

Organize answers as ### subsections:

1. Canonical Threads and Themes

How this passage fits within progressive revelation. Use thread tables:

Stage	Passage	Development
Show connections from Genesis through Revelation where applicable.

2. Wordplay and Idioms

Hebrew/Greek puns, double meanings, idiomatic expressions.

3. Micro and Macro Structures

Patterns within the passage (micro) and across the book/canon (macro).

4. Image-Bearer and Wisdom Elements

What the passage reveals about humanity as image-bearers; wisdom themes.

5. Plenary Authorship Intent

Distinguish the human author's intent from the Spirit's broader canonical purpose.

Formatting

• Canonical thread tables: | Stage | Passage | Development |
• Hebrew/Greek terms: term (Hebrew: script, transliteration)
• Cross-reference chains showing thematic development
• Distinguish human author intent from Spirit's canonical purpose