Synoptic Gospels: The Life and Teachings of Christ
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.
Course Content
Section 1 - Introduction to the synoptic Gospels
Section 2 - Historical Context
Section 3 - Literary Context
Section 4 - Jesus' Life & Teaching
Section 5 - The Gospel & The Kingdom
Section 6 - Parables
section 7 - Miracles
Section 8 - The Passion
Section 9 - Synoptics compared to John
Section 10 - Student Presentation
