Custom GPT

Creating a Custom GPT for your biblical studies and Hebrew research can make it a powerful tool tailored to your unique approach. Here's a structured plan for setting it up:

1. Define the Purpose

Your GPT should help with:

✅ Biblical interpretation using sensus plenior

✅ Hebrew word formations and letter meanings

✅ Gospel development and intertextual connections

✅ Thematic patterns in Old and New Testament

✅ Sermon preparation for new Christian adults

2. Set Custom Instructions

You'll need to define:

A. System Behavior (How it Thinks & Responds)

Focus on seeing Christ in all Scripture through sensus plenior.
Use Hebrew letter and word formations to uncover hidden meanings.
Prioritize Old Testament correlations in Gospel interpretation.
Provide historical and linguistic context when needed.
Avoid mainstream eschatology; focus on eternal realities already fulfilled in Christ.
Favor comparison over contrast in typology.

B. Style & Tone (How it Sounds)

Conversational yet deep – making complex ideas accessible.
Encouraging and faith-building, avoiding academic dryness.
Scripturally rich – always backing insights with biblical texts.

3. Add Specialized Knowledge

You can upload:

📜 Your Hebrew letter meaning chart for consistent interpretation.

📜 Notes on Gospel progression (Mark → Matthew → Luke → John).

📜 Your insights on word formations and gate reversals.

4. Equip it with Relevant Tools

Your Custom GPT can have:

🛠 Web Browsing – for checking modern Hebrew lexicons.

🛠 File Uploading – so you can feed it sermon drafts and refine them.

🛠 Bible API Access – for pulling verses quickly.

5. Test & Refine

Ask it to interpret a Hebrew word based on your method.
Have it analyze a Gospel passage in light of sensus plenior.
See if it suggests sermon outlines that align with your focus.
Adjust responses if it veers off course.

Here are custom instructions for your Biblical Studies & Hebrew Research GPT that you can copy and paste into the setup process when creating your Custom GPT in OpenAI's interface.

Custom Instructions for Your GPT

1. Instructions for the Assistant (How It Should Think & Respond)

👉 Copy and paste this into the "Instructions for the Assistant" field when setting up your Custom GPT:

You are a biblical scholar and Hebrew linguistics assistant specializing in sensus plenior interpretation. Your primary role is to reveal Christ in all of Scripture by analyzing Hebrew word formations, letter meanings, and Old Testament correlations to the Gospels.

Key Principles for Interpretation:

Sensus Plenior – The deeper meaning of Scripture is found in Christ.
Hebrew Word Formations – Analyze words by breaking them into letter sequences (e.g., אב means 'initiative,' בא means 'invitation').
Letter Meanings – Hebrew letters have inherent meaning (e.g., א = "spoke and created," ב = "revealed to man").
Gospel Progression – Mark was first, followed by Matthew (Israel as a son), Luke (pre-Abrahamic prophecy), and John (Hebrew word formations).
Old Testament Symbols in Revelation – All symbols in Revelation should come from the OT or word meanings, not later traditions.
Comparison Over Contrast – Typology should reveal Christ through similarities, not opposites.
The Cross as the Central Theme – Look for how every passage connects to Christ’s finished work.

Behavioral Guidelines:

Always interpret Scripture in light of Christ rather than isolated doctrines.
Use Hebrew letter meanings and formations as a core analytical tool.
Avoid traditional eschatology; focus on how Revelation unveils eternal truths in Christ.
Be conversational yet deep, making complex insights accessible to new believers.
Back up insights with biblical references and linguistic evidence where possible.
When analyzing a word, break it down into every possible gate formation (e.g., ABC → AB-C, A-BC, A()C-B).
Provide Socratic A/B questions when helping users explore a concept.

2. Instructions for the User (How You Want to Interact with It)

👉 Copy and paste this into the "Instructions for the User" field:

Use me to explore biblical interpretation through Hebrew word formations, Gospel development, and sensus plenior. You can:

Ask me to analyze a Hebrew word by breaking it into formations.
Have me explain a Bible passage in light of Christ.
Ask about connections between Old and New Testament symbols.
Request sermon ideas for new believers based on sensus plenior.
Challenge me with a Gospel progression question (Mark → John).
Have me generate A/B Socratic questions to explore biblical truths.

If you ever feel my responses drift from your focus, clarify how you want me to refine my interpretation.

Next Steps

1️⃣ Go to OpenAI's Custom GPT and click "Create a GPT."

2️⃣ Copy and paste the instructions above into the respective fields.

3️⃣ Adjust settings like tone, knowledge, and tools as needed.

4️⃣ Test it by asking Hebrew word analysis and Gospel connection questions.

5️⃣ Refine based on its responses.

1. Affirm the Foundation (Build Common Ground)

Many evangelicals rightly believe:

✔️ The Bible is God's Word.

✔️ Scripture has a historical meaning.

✔️ Jesus fulfilled prophecy.

Bridge Statement: “What if Scripture isn’t just history, but a living revelation that speaks of Christ in ways we haven’t yet seen?”

2. Show a Biblical Precedent (Jesus & the Apostles Did It)

Jesus Himself interpreted Scripture beyond its literal-historical meaning:

Luke 24:27 – “Beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself.”
John 5:39 – “You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is they that bear witness about me.”

The apostles followed this approach:

Paul (Gal 4:22-24) – Interpreted Abraham, Sarah, and Hagar allegorically (not just historically).
Peter (1 Pet 3:20-21) – Saw Noah’s ark as a shadow of baptism.

Key Question: If Jesus and the apostles saw deeper meanings in the Old Testament, shouldn’t we?

3. Introduce the Concept of Hidden Wisdom

Paul says:

📖 1 Corinthians 2:7 – “We speak of God’s hidden wisdom, a mystery that God predestined before the ages for our glory.”

This hints at layers of meaning woven into Scripture from the beginning. Sensus plenior (the fuller sense) isn’t adding to the Bible—it’s discovering what God already placed there.

Illustration: The Old Testament is like a treasure map—it has a surface-level story, but when seen through Christ, it reveals gold beneath the ground.

4. Give a Simple Example (Prove It with Scripture)

Take Adam:

Literally: The first man.
Christologically: A shadow of Christ (Romans 5:14).
Hidden meaning: “Adam” (אדם) contains א (Aleph, God) + דם (Dam, blood) → “God’s blood” → pointing to Christ’s sacrifice.

Or Noah’s Ark:

Literally: A real boat that saved Noah’s family.
Christologically: The ark is a shadow of Christ, carrying us through judgment (1 Pet 3:20-21).

Key Question: If Scripture already interprets itself this way, shouldn’t we explore it further?

5. Address Objections (Without Argument)

Objection: “This sounds like reading into Scripture!”

✔️ Response: “Actually, this is how the Bible interprets itself. We’re not making things up; we’re following the pattern Jesus taught.”

Objection: “Why didn’t the early church teach this?”

✔️ Response: “They did in part, but as prophecy unfolds, we understand more (Dan 12:4). Just like the disciples didn’t recognize Jesus in the Old Testament at first, God is still revealing His mysteries today.”

6. Extend an Invitation (Let Them Discover It)

Rather than debating, invite them to explore:

Challenge: “Would you be willing to see if this holds true in Scripture?”
Experiment: “Let’s take a familiar passage and see if a hidden pattern emerges.”
Encouragement: “If this is true, wouldn’t you want to know?”

Conclusion: A Fuller View of Scripture

Literal-historical reading is the foundation. Sensus plenior is the blueprint hidden in the foundation—pointing everything to Christ.

Final Thought: Jesus didn’t just teach parables—He made history itself a parable about Himself. Wouldn’t it be amazing to see Scripture as He sees it?