| Date |
Focus |
Preparation |
Notes
|
| 1/17
|
Introduction, Orientation, Syllabus, & Overview
|
»Bring Books to Class |
Class 1 |
| 1/19
|
Pre-existence & Prophecy: Intro to Gospel of John
7 Signs & 7 "I Am" statements
Jesus is God among us
|
»Psalm 22 & Chapter 1
»Class Intro to John
»Intro to John pp. 1090-91
»Conversations with Jesus p1096
»John's Reasons... p1109
»Climax of Drama p1108 |
Class 2 |
| 1/24
|
History, Hope, & God's Salvation
|
»Class Background Form
»Chapter 2
»Intro to Luke pp1051-52
»Luke Intro
»A Physician Looks... p1060
»Luke & Underdog p1078
»Luke the Historian p1053
»Dating by Emperors p1055
»Elizabeth & Zechariah p1053 |
Class 3 |
| 1/26
|
Key Players on the Stage
|
»Worksheet One (Using Bible)
»Cast of Characters p1056
»The Herods p1005 |
Class 4 |
| 1/31
|
Review, Catch Up, & Test 1 |
»Bring Books to Class |
NA |
| 2/2
|
Jesus' Birth & Childhood
Other Gospels & Lack of Information
|
»Chapters 3 & 4
»Intro to Matthew pp987-88
»Matthew Intro
»What Should a Leader... p1003
Shady Ancestors p989
»Mary, Mother of Jesus p1055
»Jesus' Childhood p1056 |
Class 6 |
| 2/7
|
Geography & Culture
|
No Prep |
Class 7 |
| 2/9
|
The Beginning of the Gospel
|
»Chapter 5
»Intro to Mark
»Intro to Mark pp1025-26
»Anonymous Author? p1046
»Why Come to Earth p1030
»John the Baptist p1000
»Andrew p1098 |
Notes from Intro
& PPT Slides
& Class 8 |
| 2/23
|
Review, Catch Up, & Test 2 |
»Bring Books to Class
»Worksheet 2 (Using Bible) |
NA |
| 2/28
|
Revealing His Glory: Jesus' early Ministry
Signs & Miracles
|
»Chapters 6 & 7
»John 1 Names for Jesus
»Nicodemus p1094
»Bridging Differences p1095 |
Class 9 |
| 3/2
|
Galilee, Gathering Followers, & Getting In Trouble |
»Chapters 8-10
»Rules Without Love p1061
»New Recruits p1034
»Unpopular Profession p997
»Training the 12 p1038
»Pharisees Take Offense p1001 |
Class 10 |
| 3/2
|
Sermon on the Mount |
»Chapter 11
»Letting the Inside... p994
»Golden Rule p996
»Jesus & Moses Law p993
»Sermon on the Mount Text |
Class 11 |
| 3/7
|
The Power of Parables |
»Chapters 8-10 |
Class 14
&
Class 14 PPT |
| 3/9
|
The Power of Parables |
»Chapters 14-15
»Stories to Remember p1002
»Parables of Jesus p1344 |
Notes on Parables |
| 3/9
|
Review, Catch Up, Test 3 |
»Bring Books to Class |
NA |
| 3/21
|
Reception, Rejoicing, & Rejection |
»Chapters 12-13
»Long Distance Miracle p1097
»Actions Follow Words p997
»Miracles Aren't Enough p1000 |
Class 16 PowerPoint |
3/23
|
Power over Primal Foes |
»Chapter 16
»Eyewitness Reports p1033
»Don't Tell p1032 |
Class 17 PowerPoint |
| 3/28
|
Finding Real Followers |
»Chapters 17-18
»A Wife's Revenge p1006
»Better Bread p1098
»Too Hard to Swallow p1099 |
Class 18 Powerpoint |
| 3/30
|
Meeting Donnie Hart at the Bus Stop
Listen to MP3
Instructions for Paper |
Class Does Not Meet |
NA |
| 4/4
|
Learning about Life, Leaven, & the Lord |
»Chapters 19-20
»Two Feedings p1007
»Peter Learns Humility p1037
»Peter's Highs & Lows p1008
»Seeing the Kingdom p1066
»Unforgettable Moment p1009
»Baffling Thoughts p1039 |
Class 20 PowerPoint |
| 4/6
|
Review, Catch Up, & Test 4 |
»Bring Books to Class |
NA |
| 4/11
|
Greatness, Grit, & Caring for Others |
»Power of Name p1068
»Chapter 21-23
»A Good Shepherd p1104
A Modern Shepherd p1105 |
Classes 22-23 PowerPoint |
| 4/13
|
Celebrating God & Grace & Getting Right with God |
»Chapters 24-25
»Martha & Mary p1070
»Severe & Gentle Stories p1075
»Handling Tough Questions p1080 |
Classes 22-23 PowerPoint |
| 4/18
|
To Jerusalem |
»Chapter 24-27
»Festival Time p1045 |
Class 24 PowerPoint |
| 4/20
|
Review, Catch Up, & Take Home: Test 5 |
»Chapter 27-29
»Bring Books to Class
We will catch up on class content |
Class 25 PowerPoint |
| 4/25
|
Tale of Two Crowds |
Go Over Class Notes & Read the Accompanying material |
Class 26 Notes |
| 4/27 |
Fellowship, Friendship, & Faithlessness |
Go Over Class Notes & Read the Accompanying material |
Class 27 Notes |
| 5/2 |
Disaster & Deliverance |
Go Over Class Notes & Read the Accompanying material |
Class 28 Notes |
| 5/9
|
Final: Noon — 2:00 pm
|
Bring Your Take Home Test to Class at Noon. All tests must be turned in to class by 12:10! No exceptions. |
Take Home Final |
