203 Following Jesus: The Life of Christ (Book 3)
Level 2 Course
Book 3: Year of Popularity
Analyses the second year of the ministry of Jesus (Year of Popularity).
Describes Galilee and the expansion of the kingdom in that province.
Analyses: the statutes of the kingdom (the Sermon on the Mount), the proof of the kingdom (the miracles), enemies and examples of the kingdom (the parables).
Teaches about prayer and how to prepare sermons, make home visits, bring others to Christ and plan a new church.
Introduces the techniques of analysis and synthesis, giving the student ample opportunity to analyse in detail the Sermon on the Mount and prepare simple messages.
Shows how to use a concordance, Biblical dictionaries, commentaries, etc.
Shows how to compare related episodes in various Gospels and how to confront apparent contradictions in them.
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BOOK 3 COURSE CONTENT
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1.1 Analysing the Year of Popularity
1.2 Expansion of the Kingdom - Matthew 4:12-25
2.1 Edicts of the Kingdom (1) - Matthew 5:1-12
2.2 Edicts of the Kingdom (2) - Matthew 5:13-16
2.3 Edicts of the Kingdom (3) - Matthew 5:17-48
3.1 Edicts of the Kingdom (4) - Matthew 6:1-34
3.2 Edicts of the Kingdom (5) - Matthew 7:1-29
3.3 How to Prepare a Sermon or Talk
4.1 The Lord's Prayer - Matthew 6:9-13
4.2 Personal Prayer 4.3 Using the Bible in Prayer
5.1 Evidences of the Kingdom (1) - Matthew 8:1-13
5.2 Evidences of the Kingdom (2) - Matthew 8:14-34
5.3 Evidences of the Kingdom (3) - Matthew 9:1-34
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6.1 Evidences of the Kingdom (4) Contradiction or Contraction?
6.2 Evidences of the Kingdom (5) Modern Science & Jesus' Miracles
7.1 Envoys of the Kingdom (1) - Matthew 8:18-22; 9:9-17, 35-38
7.2 Envoys of the Kingdom (2) - Matthew 10:1-4
7.3 Envoys of the Kingdom (3) - Matthew 10:5-42
8.1 Enemies of the Kingdom (1) - Matthew 11:1-30
8.2 Enemies of the Kingdom (2) - Matthew 12:1-45
8.3 Enemies of the Kingdom (3) - Matthew 12:46-50
9.1 Examples of the Kingdom (1) - Matthew 13:1-23
9.2 Examples of the Kingdom (2) - Matthew 13:24-58
10.1 Extending the Kingdom: By Personal Testimony
10.2 Extending the Kingdom: By Cell Bible Groups
10.3 Extending the Kingdom: By Planting New Churches
Feedback for Lessons
Tests for Lessons
Supplements
timeframe
The course consists of an introduction section, 10 lessons and a wrap up/ reflection section at the end, as well as an examination. This can therefore be done over 10 weeks, or 12 weeks, and adapted to local needs.
COURSE COST
£45, (the equivalent of a sandwich a week).The price only covers the costs, as we are a charity organisation. If you would like to discuss discounts when purchasing a group of courses, we would be happy to accommodate. We do offer bursaries for those not able to contribute to the whole cost.
If you would like to discuss this course further, or if you would like to find a local study group, please contact us
LANGUAGES:
This course is also available in many other languages through our partner SEAN. If you are interested in another language, please contact us.