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Synoptic Gospels: The Life and Teachings of Christ (C-BIB 112)


Description
This course is a study of the life of Christ from the viewpoint of the Synoptic Gospels— Matthew, Mark, and Luke. This course will help students grasp the important events in Christ’s life. It enables the student to preach and teach about Christ with greater understanding and effectiveness, and it challenges him or her to follow Christ's personally with greater dedication and stronger devotion in service to Him.

*Supplemental reading recommendation: The Words and Works of Jesus Christ: A Study of the Life of Christ
by J. Dwight Pentecost, (https://amzn.to/2GxOLdW)

**Student's will not need to purchase the course textbook. All the material is available with your subscription.

Credential Level: Certified Course Instructor: Rev. Chris Vasquez

Content
  • Getting Started
  • Introduction
  • Meet Your Instructor
  • Section 1 - introduction to the synoptic Gospels
  • What Are the Synoptic Gospels and Where Do They Come From?
  • Origin of the Gospels
  • The Reliability of the Gospels
  • Can We Really Trust the Gospels?
  • How do you Respond to Bart Ehrman?
  • Synoptic Gospels Quiz #1
  • Synoptic Gospels Personal Reflection #1
  • Resources & Extras #1
  • Section 2 - Historical Context
  • Overview Bible: The Tanakh
  • The Intertestamental Period
  • Life of Christ Biblical Timeline
  • The Bible Project: Read Scripture: Matthew Ch. 1-13
  • Why Are Jesus’ Genealogies in Matthew and Luke Different?
  • Bible Contradictions Explained: 4 Reasons the Gospels Disagree
  • The Gospels and Their Origin
  • Synoptic Gospels Quiz #2
  • Synoptic Gospels Personal Reflection #2
  • Resources & Extras #2
  • Section 3 - Literary Context
  • Principles for Reading and Interpreting the Gospels
  • The Genre of the New Testament and Gospels
  • Redaction Criticism — Dr. Amy Anderson
  • The Bible Project: Matthew Ch. 14-28
  • Deriving Doctrine from Narrative — Dr. Amy Anderson
  • Guide to the Four Gospels
  • Literary Context in the Gospels
  • Synoptic Gospels Quiz #3
  • Synoptic Gospels Personal Reflection #3
  • Resources & Extras #3
  • Section 4 - Jesus' Life & Teaching
  • The Bible Project: The Gospel According to Mark
  • The Spirit in the Life and Ministry of Jesus
  • Teachings of Jesus
  • The Birth of Jesus - Gospel of Luke Ch. 1-2
  • The Genius of Jesus: His Use of Literary Forms
  • Luke
  • Matthew
  • Teaching of Jesus
  • Synoptic Gospels Quiz #4
  • Synoptic Gospels Personal Reflection #4
  • Resources & Extras #4
  • Section 5 - The Gospel & The Kingdom
  • The Bible Project: Gospel of The Kingdom
  • AG Position Paper - The Kingdom of God
  • The Nature of the Kingdom
  • Gospel and Gospels
  • What Shall We Preach? A Biblical Understanding Of The Gospel
  • Let’s Be Clear about the Gospel
  • Synoptic Gospels Quiz #5
  • Synoptic Gospels Personal Reflection #5
  • Resources & Extras #5
  • Section 6 - Parables
  • How to Read the Bible: The Parables of Jesus
  • Parables - How Jesus Taught
  • Parables
  • Lecture on Parables
  • Guidelines for Interpreting Jesus' Parables
  • The Bible Project: Gospel of Luke Ch. 3-9
  • Synoptic Gospels Quiz #6
  • Synoptic Gospels Personal Reflection #6
  • Resources & Extras #6
  • section 7 - Miracles
  • The Gospel of Luke
  • Matthew 8-9: The Miracles of Jesus — Dr. Craig Keener
  • Working of Miracles
  • Jesus in His Home Town
  • "A Spirit of Infirmity"
  • The Holy Spirit in the Time of Christ
  • A Miracle That Speaks to Our Own Times
  • Challenging Skepticism about Miracles
  • Walking on Water
  • "Let Us Go Over Unto the Other Side"
  • Quiz 7
  • Synoptic Gospels Personal Reflection #7
  • Resources & Extras #7
  • Section 8 - The Passion
  • The Suffering Servant (Part 1)
  • The Suffering Servant (Part 2)
  • Matthew 27-28: The Passion and Resurrection — Dr. Craig Keener
  • John 13 to 21
  • Mary of Bethany—The God Who Sees My Heart to Know Him
  • Conclusion: The Widow—The God Who Sees Me Completely
  • Did the Resurrection Really Happen?
  • Mary Magdalene—The God Who Sees My Brokenness
  • Synoptic Gospels Quiz #8
  • Synoptic Gospels Personal Reflection #8
  • Resources & Extras #8
  • Section 9 - Synoptics compared to John
  • How John is different from Matthew, Mark, and Luke and Why It Matters?
  • Background Study and Critical Issues of the Gospel Of John
  • The Uniqueness of John’s Gospel
  • The Bible Project: John Ch. 1-12
  • The Bible Project: John Ch. 13-21
  • Gospel of John: Background — Dr. Amy Anderson
  • The Spirit in the Teaching of Jesus
  • The Gospel According to John 3:16 - Craig Keener
  • John 1 to 6
  • John 7 to 12
  • The Woman at the Well—The God Who Sees My Deepest Needs
  • Synoptic Gospels Quiz #9
  • Synoptic Gospels Personal Reflection #9
  • Resources & Extras #9
  • A Quick Note About The Final
  • Section 10 - Student Presentation 14d
  • Final Presentation
  • Final Reflection
  • Wrapping Up
  • Afterword
  • For Further Reading
  • End of Class Survey
  • Petition for exemption of new materials
  • You're one step closer!
  • Course Completed
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: Forever
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