Reading reflection Assignment
Each participant must read the New Testament in it’s entirety by the final due date (Jan. 8th). In addition to this, each person must complete some reading from the New Testament each week and fill out a Weekly Reading Reflection Assignment due at the beginning of each class (with the exception of the first class).There are a total of 6.
Scripture Memorization Assignment
Each participant is required to memorize their choice of 5 of the key passages from the New Testament listed below. Testing on memorization will be administered on the final exam. All memorization is to done within the following Bible translations: NLT, NIV, NASB, ESV, NJKV, or TNIV.
Verse Choices: Matthew 28:18-20 Hebrews 4:12 Romans 6:23 John 1:1-5 Matthew 22:36-40 Romans 8:1-2 Ephesians 2:8-10 Philippians 2:3-5 Galatians 5:16-18 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Colossians 1:15-20 Hebrews 4:14-16 James 1:2-5 James 1:22-25 |
Weekly Assignments
Nov. 14 Class 1: Synoptic Gospels Homework Due by the beginning of 2nd class, Nov. 21st.
Work on reading the New Testament Complete Weekly Reading Reflection 1 (click here) What the Bible is all about – The Letter of God. Randall Smith (Online Audio ) or (mp3) Read "A Book You'll Actually Read On The New Testament " by Mark Driscoll. (Available From Amazon.com) Pg. 12-22 (Questions 1&2) & Pg. 55-59 on the Gospels Handouts: Survey of the New Testament Parables Overview of the Four Gospels Synoptic Gospels Synoptic Problem and Criticism Nov. 21 Class 2: General Epistles Homework Due by the beginning of 3rd class, Dec. 5 Work on reading the New Testament Complete Weekly Reading Reflections 2 and 3 (one for each week), (click here) Read Driscoll Pg. 22-34 (Questions 3-5) & Pg. 59-67 on Epistles Suggested Reading Read Why Believe the Bible by Mark Bair HANDOUTS: Epistle Timeline Hebrews Superiority of Christ Chart Outline of Hebrews Introduction to Hebrews The Structure of Hebrews Chiastic Structure of Hebrews The Warning of Hebrews 6:4-6 Concept of Faith in Hebrews 11 Hebrews 12-13 Salvation, Running with God Steps of Faith James Outline of James James Overview 1 Peter 1 Peter Outline The True Grace of God 2 Peter 2 Peter Outline 2 Peter Overview Jude Jude Overview Dec. 5 Class 3:Acts/RomansHomework Due by the beginning of 4th class, Dec. 12 Work on reading the New Testament Complete Weekly Reading Reflection 4 (click here) Read Driscoll Pg. 34-44 (Questions 6&7) & Pg. 59 on the History HANDOUTS: Acts Overview (.doc) Acts Map (.jpg) Acts: Advancement of the Gospel & God's Kingdom (.jpg) Luke-Acts (.jpg) Acts Time line (.jpg) The Feast of Pentecost Part 1 (.doc) The Feast of Pentecost part 2 (.doc) Who is Paul? (.doc) The World of Christianity (.jpg) Romans Overview (.doc) Romans Outline (.doc) Context of Romans Part 1 (.jpg) Context of Romans Part 2 (.jpg) Romans Breakdown (.jpg) Dec. 12 Class 4: Pauline Writings Homework Due by the beginning of 5th class, Dec. 19 Work on reading the New Testament Complete Weekly Reading Reflection 5 (click here) Read Driscoll Pg. 44-54 (Questions 8&9) HANDOUTS: Galatians I & II Thessalonians I Corinthians II Corinthians Ephesians A Ephesians B Philippians Colossians Philemon Pastoral Letters Dec. 19 Class 5: Johannine Writings Homework Due by Jan. 8th Work on reading the New Testament Complete Weekly Reading Reflection 6 (click here) Read Driscoll Pg. 67-68 on Apocalypse HANDOUTS: Stills from PowerPoint All Reading and Work must be completed and turned in by Sunday, January 9 View complete syllabus |