About this lecture: This is the twenty-fourth lecture of the Principles of Biblical Interpretation course (BST 305). Dr. Watson discusses themes in the book of Matthew. This is part two of two lectures on this subject.

1. Intro to Biblical Interpretation
2. Historical Context Part 1
3. Historical Context Part 2
4. Biblical Origins and Interpretations Part 1
5. Biblical Origins and Interpretation Part 2
6. Biblical Inerrancy
7. Bible Authority
8. The Community of Faith
9. Modernity and Post-Modernity Part 1
10. Modernity and Post-Modernity Part 2
11. Biblical Translations
12. The Epistles: Historical Context Part 1
13. The Epistles: Historical Context Part 2
14. The Epistles: Applications and Principles Part 1
15. The Epistles: Applications and Principles Part 2
16. Acts and the Apostles
17. The Gospels Intro
18. Historical Precedent
19. OT Narratives Part 1
20. OT Narratives Part 2
21. Mark Part 1
22. Mark Part 2
23. Matthew Part 1
24. Matthew Part 2
25. Luke Part 1
26. Luke Part 2
27. John Part 1
28. John Part 2
29. Israelite Law Part 1
30. Israelite Law Part 2
31. Israelite Law Part 3
32. The Prophets Part 1
33. The Prophets Part 2
34. Psalms Part 1
35. Psalms Part 2
36. Wisdom Part 1
37. Wisdom Part 2
38. Wisdom Part 3
39. Revelation Part 1
40. Revelation Part 2

The purpose of this course is to help students develop an understanding of principles and techniques important to the study, interpretation, and application of the Scriptures.

About the professor: Dr. David Watson is the Academic Dean and Vice President for Academic Affairs; Associate Professor of New Testament at United Seminary in Ohio. David is an ordained elder in the West Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church. He has worked in the local church and in a United Methodist campus ministry. He currently serves on the Miami Valley District Committee on Ordained Ministry and the West Ohio Inclusive Body of Christ Ministry Team for Persons with Disabilities. As Academic Dean, Dr. Watson oversees the academic program of the school and is a member of United Seminary’s Executive Staff.