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There are many reasons to read and study the Bible. For instance, it mediates God’s presence and the truth, it is of ultimate personal significance, and it provides a foundation to cultural literacy. In this study we will look at the New Testament; it’s authorship, credibility, circumstances, context, and content. It is one of the greatest resources for personal spiritual growth and provides assurances of God’s love and care. The central character of the New Testament is Christ Jesus. The New Testament functions as an educational device for those who are his followers. To become a better follower of Christ means to get close to who he was as we find in the New Testament.
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Date |
Topics |
Chapters |
Book(s) of the Bible |
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Sept 8 |
Studying the New Testament Palestine and Jewish Religion in Jesus’ Day |
1, 2 |
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Sept 15 |
Gospels overview Gospel of Matthew |
3, 4 |
Matthew |
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Sept 22 |
Gospel of Mark Gospel of Luke |
5, 6 |
Mark Luke |
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Sept 29 |
Gospel of John Overview of life of Jesus |
7, 8 |
John |
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Oct 6 |
Teaching ministry of Jesus Modern approaches to the NT: Historical criticism & Hermeneutics |
9, 10 |
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Oct 13 |
Modern study of NT: source, form, and redaction criticism The modern search for Jesus |
11, 12 |
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Oct 20 |
The World & Identity of the Earliest Church Earliest Days of the Church |
13, 14 |
Acts 1-7 |
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Oct 27 |
Salvation for both Jew & Gentile Light of Christ to ends of the Earth |
15, 16 |
Acts 8-12 Acts 13-28 |
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Nov 3 |
All things to all people: The life and teaching of the apostle Paul Paul’s letter to the Romans |
17, 18 |
Romans |
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Nov 10 |
Corinthians and Galatians: Apostolic council to confused churches |
19 |
1, 2 Corinth Galatians |
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Nov 17 |
Paul’s letters from prison |
20 |
Ephesians Philippians Colossians Philemon |
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Dec 1 |
The legacy of faithfulness |
21 |
1,2 Thess. Timothy, Titus |
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Dec 8 |
Hebrews and James: Maintaining full commitment to Christ |
22 |
Hebrews James |
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Dec 15 |
Peter, John and Jude: A call to faith hope and love Revelation: God is in control |
23, 24 |
1,2 Peter 1,2,3 John Jude, Rev |
Resources
Holy Bible (New Testament): NIV, ESV, NKJV, KJV, NASV, et. al.
* Elwell, W., Yarbrough, R. Encountering the New Testament, Baker Academic, Grand Rapids, Mich
Tom Browdy - tbrow@wustl.edu