Program Overview
The Life of Jesus Program consists of 8 courses. It is focused exclusively on the life, ministry and teachings of Jesus. Students will be introduced to the historical Jesus and the Jewish world of the first century A.D.
Program Overview
The Life of Jesus Program consists of 9 courses. It is focused exclusively on the life, ministry and teachings of Jesus. Students will be introduced to the historical Jesus and the Jewish world of the first century A.D.
Courses in Program
Life of Jesus I
Part one of a three-part series in the Synoptic gospels. This new course from All Nations Biblical Study Center provides a side-by-side comparison of the New Testament gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke. This approach will allow students to better understand both the uniqueness and shared features of the New Testament gospel accounts. Questions regarding the similarities and variations that exist among the gospels will be addressed throughout the course. Classes will explore Jesus’ teachings, parables and miracles in their first-century cultural context. This course also features exclusive video presentations filmed in Israel by the Study Center in 2016. These weekly video presentations will help illustrate the gospel narratives and highlight the places where Jesus’ ministry took place.
Suggested Text:
Gospel Parallels: A Comparison of the Synoptic Gospels, by Burton H. Throckmorton, Jr.
Courses in Program
The Jewish World of Jesus
This course at ANBSC explores the first century Jewish world of Jesus. Students will be introduced to each of the geographic regions of the Land of Israel, daily life in first century Israel, and the major religious groups of Jesus’ day. Jewish worship in the Temple, Synagogue and home will also be discussed. Exclusive high definition video footage and images from the Land of Israel are featured throughout this course.
Life of Jesus I
Part one of a three-part series in the Synoptic gospels. This new course from All Nations Biblical Study Center provides a side-by-side comparison of the New Testament gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke. This approach will allow students to better understand both the uniqueness and shared features of the New Testament gospel accounts. Questions regarding the similarities and variations that exist among the gospels will be addressed throughout the course. Classes will explore Jesus’ teachings, parables and miracles in their first-century cultural context. This course also features exclusive video presentations filmed in Israel by the Study Center in 2016. These weekly video presentations will help illustrate the gospel narratives and highlight the places where Jesus’ ministry took place.
Suggested Text:
Gospel Parallels: A Comparison of the Synoptic Gospels, by Burton H. Throckmorton, Jr.
Life of Jesus II
Part two of a three-part series in the Synoptic Gospels. This new course from All Nations Biblical Study Center provides a side-by-side comparison of the New Testament gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke. This approach will allow students to better understand both the uniqueness and shared features of the New Testament gospel accounts. Questions regarding the similarities and variations that exist among the Gospels will be addressed throughout the course. Classes will explore Jesus’ teachings, parables and miracles in their first-century cultural context. This course also features exclusive video presentations filmed in Israel by the Study Center in 2016. These weekly video presentations will help illustrate the gospel narratives and highlight the places where Jesus’ ministry took place. This semester will focus primarily on Jesus’ ministry in the Galilee.
Suggested Text:
Gospel Parallels: A Comparison of the Synoptic Gospels, by Burton H. Throckmorton, Jr.
Life of Jesus III
Part three of a three-part series in the Synoptic Gospels. This new course from All Nations Biblical Study Center provides a side-by-side comparison of the New Testament gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke. This approach will allow students to better understand both the uniqueness and shared features of the New Testament gospel accounts. Questions regarding the similarities and variations that exist among the Gospels will be addressed throughout the course. Classes will explore Jesus’ teachings, parables and miracles in their first-century cultural context. This course also features exclusive video presentations filmed in Israel by the Study Center in 2016 and 2017. These weekly video presentations will help illustrate the gospel narratives and highlight the places where Jesus’ ministry took place. This semester will focus primarily on Jesus’ final week of ministry in Jerusalem.
Suggested Text:
Gospel Parallels: A Comparison of the Synoptic Gospels, by Burton H. Throckmorton, Jr.
The Gospel of John: The Book of Signs
This course explores the first twelve chapters of John’s gospel in its historical, cultural and religious setting. Special emphasis will be given to the purpose of John’s gospel, Jesus’ deity and unique relationship with the Father, and his messianic signs.
The Gospel of John: The Book of Glory
This course explores the second half of John’s gospel, from Jesus’ final Passover in Jerusalem to His post-resurrection appearances. Special emphasis will be given to Jesus’ final teachings to His disciples, the details surrounding His arrest, crucifixion and resurrection, and His final instructions to His disciples in the Galilee.
Jesus & His Parables
This course in the Study Center’s Life of Jesus Series provides an in-depth look at each of Jesus’ parables recorded in the New Testament gospels. Class discussions will address why Jesus taught extensively in parables, the various categories of parables, and the rules for interpreting first century Jewish parables. The historical and theological context of Jesus’ parables will be discussed throughout the course.
Jesus & His Miracles
This seminar examines each of Jesus’ miracles as recorded in the New Testament Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Throughout the course, the historical, cultural and theological significance of each miracle is highlighted. Special emphasis is placed upon the uniqueness of Jesus’ miracles and their importance in revealing His identity as the Jewish messiah. The purpose each miracle serves in revealing key aspects of God’s nature is also discussed.
Exploring the Sermon on the Mount
This course explores Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount as recorded in Matthew 5-7. These chapters from the Gospel of Matthew contain the core of Jesus’ message. In this Sermon on the Mount, Jesus provides his disciples instruction regarding the most important aspects of daily life in the Kingdom of God. Special emphasis is placed upon interpreting these teachings in their historical, cultural and linguistic setting. [12 classes, approximately 1 hour each]
