Course Description: BIB112 Synoptic Gospels: The Life and Teachings of Christ, Second Edition(5 CEUs)
A study of the life and teachings of Christ based on Matthew, Mark, and Luke. After a brief introduction to the world into which Jesus was born, it provides a chronological study of His life. Emphasis is given to the context of His teachings and miracles. The content is arranged to help students apply the principles of the study to their own lives and to use them in their preaching and teaching.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:
Analyze the background, political setting, and religious setting into which Christ came.
Compare and contrast the purposes and content of Matthew, Mark, and Luke.
Identify the five teaching pillars in Matthew, and analyze their relationship to the rest of the Gospel.
Identify five districts, ten important cities, and three seas in or near Palestine.
Distinguish between Christ’s early ministry, greater Galilean ministry, final year from Galilee to Jerusalem, and Passover week ministry.
Analyze the relationship between the kingdom of God, the church, and the world.
Describe the preaching and teaching methods of Jesus.
Analyze and participate in God’s plan to redeem through the life, death, resurrection, and commission of Christ.
