205 Following Jesus: The Life of Christ (Book 5)
Level 2 Course
Book 5: Year of Passion (the last week)
Analyses and studies the events and teachings of the last week, day by day, including the Olivet Sermon and the eschatology and the Sermon in the Upper Room (John 13-17), the trials and the crucifixion.
Gives detailed teaching about the geography of Jerusalem and how it was during the Passover, with the function and history of the Temple.
Deals with Christ as prophet, priest and king, the significance of the Last Supper and the death of Christ. Continues with the doctrine of man taking into account justification (signified by the death of Christ), the total consecration of the human personality (intellect, emotions and will).
Introduces the use of the evaluation technique and setting out a scale of effective values and (on the practical side) accounting to the local congregation.
Finishes with a comparative analysis of the life of Jesus Christ in the four Gospels.
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Life of Christ Book 5 Course contents
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1.1 Analysis of the Last Week - The Passover in Jerusalem
1.2 Jerusalem and the Temple
2.1 Jesus - Prophet, Priest & King - The Triumphal Entry / Clearing of Temple - Matthew 21:1-17
2.2 The Jewish Nation - The Barren Fig Tree - Matthew 21:18-27
2.3 The Kingdom of Heaven - 3 Parables of the Kingdom - Matthew 21:28 to - 22:14
3.1 The Mind, Emotions and Will - The Great Commandment - Matthew 2:34-40
3.2 The Consecrated Mind - The Dispute in the Temple - Matthew 22:15-46
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4.1 The Technique of Evaluation (1) Jesus & the Religious Leaders - Matthew - 23:1-36
4.2 The Technique of Evaluation (2)
4.3 Consecrated Emotions - Jesus Weeps over Jerusalem Matthew 23:37 to 24:2
5.1 The Olivet Discourse (1) - The Signs of Christ's Second Coming - Matthew 24:3-28
5.2 The Olivet Discourse (2) - The Coming of the Son of Man - Matthew 24:29-51
6.1 The Olivet Discourse (3) - The Parable of the Ten Virgins - Matthew 25:1-13
6.2 The Olivet Discourse (4) - The Parable of the Talents - Matthew 25:14-30
6.3 The Olivet Discourse (5) - The Sheep and the Goats - Matthew 25:31-46
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7.1 The Finances of the Church - Judas Iscariot - Matthew 26:1-16 and 27:3-10
7.2 The Lord's Supper: Its Beginning - Matthew 26:17-35
7.3 The Lord's Supper: Its Meaning
8.1 The Sermon in the Upper Room (John 13-17)
8.2 The Consecrated Will - Gethsemane - Matthew 26:36-56
8.3 Jesus' Religious and Civil Trials - Matthew 26:57 to 27:31
9.1 Jesus' Death - Matthew 27:32-50
9.2 Jesus' Burial - Matthew 27:51-66
9.3 Jesus' Triumph over Death and the Grave
10.1 A Comparative Analysis of the Four Gospels (1)
10.2 A Comparative Analysis of the Four Gospels (2)
Tests on 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.
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LANGUAGES:
This course is also available in many other languages through our partner SEAN. If you are interested in another language, please contact us.