Date / of (2/220F NEW ZION BAPTIST CHURCH 2935 Lincoln Avenue Ogden, Utah 84401 Weekly Offering Sunday School $ Tithes $ Special s [lo LO Building Fund Offering Name Atuitkhin EM GLP Clade ¥/s ZL “Upon the fir first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him.” I Cor. 16:2 New Zion Baptist Church Christian Leadership (CLS) Course Calendar All classes are held at New Zion. Please see Sis. Dula Brock or Min. Stanley Ellington for more info. October Sunday Monday | Tuesday | Testament” 7:00 p.m. Bible Study (No Class) _ (1st Evening) Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m. | New Zion Loyalty | Day Program 3:30 p.m. “Baptist Doctrine" (2-9Evening) Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m. '9 “Introduction to the New ' Testament" (2-4 Evening) Time: 14 15 16 21 22 | 23 (1st Evening) Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m. 27 Thursday New Zion Fall Revival "Baptist Doctrine" - “Introduction ~ 11 F PEON e 4 x | “Introduction ' to the New | Testament” . (Morning Session) Time: 10:00 a.m. Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m. 18 24 25 New Zion Fall Revival 7:00 p.m. 30 s Saturday _to the New _ Testament” _ (3° Evening) New Zion Fall Revival 7:00 p.m. 29 28 10 NR. * N , Friday 6:30-9:30 p.m. “Baptist Doctrine" 26 Wednesday pies ? me 2008 8 7 “Introduction _ to the New ” : 7:00 p.m. 3) |] November (3'9 Evening) Time: 6:30-9:30 p.m. _ “Baptist Doctrine" (Morning Session) | 10:00 a.m. : Time: i pee i ie : eters taratarate ee! eS + sie a set pt oe i oe ee ae et eiatelete i Email: newzionut@aol.com & +, Copyright © 2008 th Website: Fax: (801) 392-3433 = ka pataaes trearerte ates ; 3 g 2935 Lincoln Avenue * Ogden, Utah 84401 Office: (801) 392-2211 newzionut.com ss ae ete +s Ba SS +,5 pets+ eee Re aistersrers tats ats ateit at tata tet ae nate Baste oF totes eed eS ttt hata t tet Sat eepee ratte tats at + +, it eds at +, as See tee aces ae e aes ae ete ta sient caer tera isebreem : a i + s ote : cm +,%, : = et a! seis e ete! +4; ss te ae as ie : eae bea roce retire sce + + tt rehats + a etatet gt het eae ite +,ee 2 a 53 <> »y a5 Ye +4, + z ‘ + : Hf ats! 5 Masts if + 3% oe ; nen Soysets «, nite ah Seete eee 3 as ae es SD re neta, ot % Resets <> es atte+; st aes os 5 t, t. oes ee cate ae a aS eae a5 + ek oSa “ oe ere hs +; oe ne t + eat oh ns ere entrar ata i > 3 rate a > +, oe aortic erties iterates % i oe ‘es ; +, ¢ +43 % aay fied sere ee oe aes e ee a oe settee) iseese aie ee a esshe = a ie ee oe te ene S oeSette ets Seis ae ae Be = eS aS Shek ee EL eteee oe ae ote , ites eesti Hatters Soe te hres eae ri tear aed. i a tc ts te tee!eS LE OY reeda ep ter ey 4 % sec ts i = Sestheschece es i “Ke : i + z rast et Se — ‘ +, + te *, ss ae re se * 5 Kt+ a a eeoe i te ty Seeders: eater +, S e sts es a Be = oeae. oe: = bee i? & ae ae si Sie : oe Bs ae = es siete fe . a ee se Se ste at hs es at ee: see ELE re _ enh RS *oS Rehr * *, oS i + + te Serer e a se,+. > ff ue ee eons se te tt ees Ye Bn i +, teStes <> i setae tee ey ates ee ee X 25 sek tte:te % > ts Ce 3 HS % ey Rater i x at! e es z5 iSsoe Oe, ateene ssfe ite + ee tke et te vs fs enn ay2 o A e ee sae! ie * + 3beh en Site eee cx it ot fete se se < sate a ate netHe eS ete + eae +, te tate! nh re a oe feat ‘. 2 eectsee + fe ie ie et ec ees5 2 &‘e5 Retets ie ges ieot 8ue tt rate! ee state ee! atetite te HY tie Baty o> Ce * ele ne * Baty Sy ae eatery ie fs ss Bi tte ae! ee Be ratete nee rae - itee + 5 Se) te te Sitetatet es ieHe e Nex ett atesi sie ee oe % o> e + ae a = netkeeateMe e ets ce "3oe oite . is te e on ot, ‘a a * Heteee Saterethct pobetea rae tre! eetete ateseG it eS oe tetetes “ * te * cet '*, ‘ee eeee states> erate + ee 4 ate Ett tenes eta rts + stat ——— ] J | ] renee~ weserrae. o aaah Sse se betes at, ae New Zion Baptist Church RR aa [a [a [a [a [a [a [a [a . . . . a a i i Introduction to the New Testament Phase I, Course No. 1072 Instructor: Sis. Dula Brock COURSE OUTLINE Purpose of Course Background of the New Testament The Early Life of Jesus Significance of the Resurrection Books of the New Testament John — The Book of Acts — The Epistles of Paul The Design for World Conquest Hebrews — The General Epistles The Revelations of John - An Apocalypse Questions and Student Assignments Purpose Introduction to the New Testament The purpose of this course is to develop a student's understanding of God's revelation, His blessing, and His punishment as it is outlined in the Scriptures. With this knowledge a student should be more acquainted with the history of the New Testament and how God has established it. In addition, a student should gain a better understanding of God's intention of our lives. Lastly, a student should have a better understanding of God's purpose for the Church and their liability as a Christian. The outline for this course will expand from what God has given us through His revelation, His blessing, and his punishment. |. The introduction shall consist of an explanation dispensation, the New Testament history. about the Christian It will also include presenting some theological terms such as the work of Christ, salvation, and the church. Subsequently, the outline will continue to delineate how God revealed Himself through the life and work of Jesus Christ, the beginning of the Church, and the work of Paul and John. ll. A review of the Synoptic Gospels, the history, the epistles, and prophecy shall be studied in order to follow the theme of God revealing Himself through Jesus Christ. (a) A brief examination of the Gospels as to see what has been written about the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus; and seeks to understand the purpose of these writings. (1) Review the seven periods and (2) events of the life of Christ. (b) A brief look at the book of Acts to see (1) how the church began, (2) it purpose, and (3) the expansion throughout the earth. (c) Look at the life of Paul (1) and review how the epistles/letters that were written to the Christian churches served as guidance in church development along with (2) how this guidance matures a Christian for holy living. a (d) Review the book of Revelation to see what has been stated about ee the victory in Christ. eM a lll. This study will conclude with a written or verbal assessment to determine . $= vc i. qo a # O ———— en ; een. een i” nl os I I SS -(usumemnssmemel ne en a | what knowledge was obtained by each individual. | Le it it ie ia if ti tt ta ta ta ta Li [i ii La La BACKGROUND OF THE NEW TESTAMENT Nearly all our information concerning the life and teachings of Jesus and the activities of His followers during the first Christian century is derived from the twenty-seven books that comprise the New Testament: the four “Gospels;” an account of the activities of Paul and other leaders of the church; twenty-one epistles; and an Apocalypse. The word “testament” is the English translation of the Greek “diatheke,” which means “covenant”. In fact, “New Covenant” would be a more accurate title for the last twenty-seven books of the Bible. The “Old Covenant” between God and the Jewish people — the agreement with Moses, the promise by God to prosper the nation, if they would worship Him an obey His commandments — this “Old Covenant” is now superseded (for Christians) by a “New Covenant;’ God's promise to reward with eternal life in the Kingdom of Heaven every man who accepts Christ, loves God with all his strength and mind and soul, and loves his neighbor as himself. Thus, in the New Testament individual rather than national righteousness is stressed, and the emphasis is shifted from material rewards in the afterlife. The New Testament then proclaims a new relationship between God and man. There are several obvious differences between the literature of the Old Testament and that of the New Testament. 1. The Old Testament Is a collection of national literature containing many different literary types and reflecting an evolving national culture. The New Testament is a Strictly sectarian volume made up of the writings of a small group of the followers of Jesus. 2. The composition of the Old Testament covered a period of perhaps a thousand years, but all of the New Testament was written, it is believed, within the seventyfive year period of A.D. 50 to 125. | | 3. Finally, in the New Testament there is a very different “spiritual climate” I | J from the Old; the early Christians were convinced that the long-awaited Messiah had come, : and therefore their writings are full of joy, hope, and the urgency to spread the gospel or j "good news” of Jesus’ message. | ae, DAMASCUS®@ } [ | <= | cf i [ ; ]| | . Cacsaread a Samaria = Ve & -™% ee ane eek chanZ a Shechem a 7 Antipatris 5. Zz)< oa Nee” ent = gs it8E phitai : Pe \Bethel'd Fe, me , ] Azotus wg Jetichoe = Emmaus 4 A os | I sf) 7 J 5 eBeersheba Fr A S20 em ~~ \ ‘ | || | | y x | J | | | e | ||| Q i Sout “ “2 RIVER ARNON x | | | tr s°Machaerus i | = 272 PALESTINE TESTAMENT CL) Ay MAP OF NEW ? ee : % at! o SHebron c 7 oo = Barhith oe x || @ a te a “ORS FS d \ Philadglphia “ins ia JERUSALEM® \eBethany q ty Z *., onc Bechabata yOLIVe? > ®& : eee JABBOK t's: Cuitone ee = 2 25 » ) Seb= Cerasae = ~. aS {| ‘ = rs @ j | }| ; ™™=sn-™ = Dothan a ys ¢,&® vas ee a ae. | / cythopolis= aig SAMARLA § 4 = Q ’ bE LIL =eGadara un iN \ Nazareth eNata. a Gry, | eGergesa \GA “Tt. CARMEN fles fey | | Bethsaida fulias ) f\xr bs Qe 1 ia il Of METQS walsts “ | ws bis z redshe (TT ETRARCHY PHELIP OF VGALILEE’ : Prolemais Chorasin’ = 4 | |: I / e PERIOD | | La La (a THE EARLY LIFE OF JESUS CHRIST The World into Which Jesus Was Born The Birth and Boyhood of Jesus - Matthew 1-2; Luke 1-2 John the Baptist — Luke 1; 3; 7; 9; Matthew 3; 14; John 1; 3 IV. The Beginning of Jesus’ Ministry -- Matthew 3-4; Luke 3-4; John 14 The Long Galilean Ministry - Matthew 4-13; Mark 1-6; Luke 4-9 1. The Call of the Twelve 2. The Period of Greatest Popularity VI. The Closing year of His Ministry - Matthew 14-20; Mark 6-10; Luke 9-18: Vil. The Last Week — Matthew 21-27: Mark 11-15; Luke 19-22; John 11-18 Ge ho Oa John 6-11 1. Special Training of the Twelve 2. Later Ministry in Judea 3. The Perean Ministry VIII. Importance of this Week Events on Sunday Events on Monday Events on Tuesday Events on Thursday and Thursday Nights The Death of Jesus — Matthew 27; Mark 15; Luke 23; John 19 Victory Over Death — Matthew 28; Mark 16; Luke 24; John 20-21 1. The Significance of the Resurrection 2. Jesus the central figure of the human race (Divide into groups, take a number and story tell the Scriptures of that number.) THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE RESURRECTION The resurrection of Jesus is significant because it proved His claim to deity and indicated His character. He was “declared the Son resurrection from the dead.” (Romans 1:4 ASV) of God with Power, ... by the The resurrection demonstrates the completion of redemption. If Jesus had remained in the tomb, He could not have redeemed the world. The fact that Jesus rose from the dead assures us that He now lives and is in the hearts of believers. His resurrection is our assurance of life after death. “Because |live, ye shall live also.” (John 14:19) While the earthly life of Jesus was a brief one of only thirty-three years, and His public ministry covered but three years, no other man influenced the world like Jesus. There is a quotation often expressed by an unknown writer. “Here is a man who was born in an obscure village, the child of a peasant woman. He grew up in another obscure village. He worked in a carpenter shop until He was thirty, and then three years He was an itinerant preacher. He never wrote a book. He never held an office. He never owned a home. He never had a family. He never went to college. He never put his foot in a big city. He never traveled two hundred miles from the place where He was born. He never did one of the things that usually accompany greatness. He had no credentials but Himself ...While still a young man, the tide of popular opinion turned against Him. His friends ran away. One of them denied Him. He was turned over to His enemies. He went through the mockery of a trial. He was nailed upon a cross between two thieves. His executioners gambled for the only piece of property He owned on earth while He was dying, and that was His coat. When He was dead, He was taken down grave through the pity of a friend. and laid in a borrowed Nineteen wide centuries have come and gone and today He Is the centerpiece of the human race and the leader of ... progress, | am far within the mark when | say that all the armies that ever march, and all the navies that were ever built, and all the parliaments that ever sat, and all the kings that ever reigned, put together, have not effected the life of man upon this earth as powerfully as has this one solitary life!” Taken from “Greater Than Kings and Parliament,” 100 Beautiful Things (Chicago: Spencer Press, Inc., 1947), p. 424. , : eae oe elec atta’ ° A tlh ee = . tit Youve oes o . eae bee aA bak ee oeereeeve SU yacy OP 0.0.00 going p71 gh Ate 0°, "ete en niga “~ ir “Yroluy @844SATOD snpayw gpg ae 02420-000 00. * eee ee oe @ee ets eeeesg eveee e-ere ° eroeegeses. 8 eee est oC eee: eng YH) eeesee eee @eeoeeseervres ee sceeee oe ah ate i . II ee ati. ena seers * . . 0 ~ nde *@ eee 6 46:8 eeseeeersrerereese asnresdc 4.6.0 a & a? rete acer eo-eeee oe 8 6 ee ee ; 2 ee oe yn ee woe 9-8 a sO is pe ANANAS JO A13Id S.INWd a . ereoever cee reese eese "ees eees e 6 ee 6 8 & oe BO OR Em. eae 6 SOR 89) 310s ove ees aeseaee eee oe eau 99 iddijiug @ e> lUOlTessay] . . . 0.4.0 © 002860 06 6 66:80 Arcilla dina A tty te pte MT tetDe® en ores ; 4 . 4 4 4 a Tu een 28th be hin tte bp hah sf. Seek 2 ae nausmssemmsemelibd iLL AL FOUL : SUT BIMQRonorarsarieiee ] Liu ia ia ia ia ia ia ia ia ia i ia ia a a a Li a BOOKS OF THE NEW TESTAMENT The Historical Books: The Synoptic Gospels 1. The Gospel of Matthew 2. The Gospel Mark 3. The Gospel of Luke The Historical Book: John and the Book of Acts 1. The Gospel of John 2. The Book of Acts The Pauline Epistles: First Group 1. The First Epistle to the Thessalonians 2. The Second Epistle to the Thessalonians The Pauline Epistles: Second Group 1. The First Epistle to the Corinthians 2. The Second Epistle to the Corinthians 3. The Epistle to the Galatians 4. The Epistle to the Romans The Pauline Epistles: Third Group 1. The Epistle to the Colossians 2. The Epistle to Philemon 3. The Epistle to the Ephesians 4. The Epistle to the Philippians The Pauline Epistles: Fourth Group 1. The Epistle to Timothy 2. The Epistle to Titus 3. The second Epistle to Timothy The General Epistles: First Group 1. The Epistle of James 2. The First Epistle of Peter 3. The Second Epistle of Peter 4. The Epistle of Jude Hebrews and the General Epistles: Second Group 1. The Epistle to the Hebrews 2. The First Epistle of John 3. The Second Epistle of John 4. The Third Epistle of John The Apocalypse: Revelation it ii if is if it ia it is ia it if ia ia La La La THE DESIGN FOR WORLD CONQUEST The Expansion in Jerusalem — Acts1:4 & 8:1 Christianity Reaches Out Into Palestine — Acts 8:4 & 12:25 1. The Ministry of Philip 2. Peter's Work on the Coast 3. The Church in Antioch of Syria Christianity Enters the Gentile World — Acts 13:1 & 28:31 The First Missionary Journey — Acts 13,15 1. Going to the Gentiles 2. The Great Council at Jerusalem The Second Missionary Journey — Acts 15:36 & 22 1. 2. Dispute over John Mark Experiences in Asia and Europe VI. The Third Missionary Journey — Acts 18:23 & 21:16 VIl. Paul in Prison — Acts 21:17 & 28:31 1. Arrested and Held 2. Paulin Rome (Students in groups search scriptures and story-tell a chosen number.) VIII. Completing the Story 1. Later Works of James, Peter and John 2. The General Epistles and the Apocalypse 3. Conclusion The New Testament closes about A.D.100. Records indicate that Christian churches were established in every part of the Mediterranean world. Despite the hardships endured by Christians, they continued to multiply. COMPLETING THE STORY Luke the author of Acts, traced the general development of the Christian movement in Jerusalem and Palestine Acts 1-12. When he came to the work of Paul among the Gentile, there was not much mention of other Christian leaders like Peter, James, John, Barnabas, and John Mark. We do know that from the later New Testament history that James continued as leader of the church in Jerusalem and was known as “the righteous.” Peter, despite his weakness, was one of the most influential New Testament leaders. He served as missionary to the Jews and was in Asia at one time. (I Corinthians. 5: 9) Tradition says that he was crucified head downward at his own request. John spent many years in Asia where he was known as the gentle “apostle of love.” He was regarded as the most influential Christian in that area. He was exiled on Isle of Patmos because of it. There he wrote the Apocalypse. It has been written that he too, when nearly 100 years old, died as a martyr by being submerged in a caldron of boiling oil. There are eight so-called general epistles, James; 1 and 2 Peter; 1, 2 and 3 John, Jude, and Hebrews. These letters were written for a purpose. James wrote as leader of the church in Jerusalem. Peter wrote his two letters to Jewish Christians, probably in Asia. John’s three letters were intended to encourage the Christians also in Asia. We do not know who wrote Hebrews — the argument for the superiority of Christians over Judaism. The book of Jude was written by Jude, the half-brother of Jesus. The Apocalypse or the book of Revelation, closes the New Testament. It is generally held that John, the great apostle of love, wrote the book of Revelation while in exile on the Isle of Patmos. it ii if ii ii ii it ii ii ii ii The New Testament closes about A.D. 100. The records indicate that Christian churches were established in every part of the Mediterranean world. Despite the hardships endured by Christians, they continued to multiply into many thousands of them. Thus, when the New Testament area ends, there were Christian churches established in practically all parts of the Roman Empire. This movement began very modestly but the growth it attained in less than one hundred years gave promise of greater conquest to come later. We want to recognize our study here in the New Zion Christian Leadership School encourage us to do our part in the hope for ultimate conquest. It is our expectation that it will yet be true that “the kingdoms of this world are become the kingdom of our Lord, and of His Christ, and He shall reign for ever and ever. (Revelation 11:15) Amen. i. a tf 1% 10 [i QUESTIONS AND STUDENT ASSIGNMENTS . Why did the Jews oppose Jesus? . Tell of some of the appearances of Jesus after his resurrection. . What is the purpose and value of the book of Acts? . Show the significance of Paul's epistles. Name the authors, other than Paul, who wrote New Testament epistles. . Tell of the last days and death of Paul. L | [J LJ LJ LJ LI LJ Ld LJ . Name New Testament leaders, other than Paul and his companions, who made significant contributions to the spread of Christianity. bs 14 QL Note Pages we ee ——<$<$<—_—- ‘ i. ii [a . [a if [i [i . a a a a a a a a a . 13 raietae a tetetetetete siatetats Hy New Zion Baptist Church 2935 Lincoln Avenue * Ogden, Utah 84401 3 oe] ao Se > AS a Office: (801) 392-2211 \ Fax: 392-3433 mail: (801) newzionut@aol.com SG Website: Copyright © 2008 ie ersten fag eiatstatets eee newzionut.com Introduction to the New Testament Phase I, Course No. 1072 Instructor: Sis. Dula Brock COURSE OUTLINE Purpose of Course Background of the New Testament The Early Life of Jesus Significance of the Resurrection Books of the New Testament John — The Book of Acts - The Epistles of Paul The Design for World Conquest Hebrews — The General Epistles The Revelations of John - An Apocalypse Questions and Student Assignments Purpose Introduction to the New Testament The purpose of this course is to develop a student's understanding of God’s revelation, His blessing, and His punishment as it is outlined in the Scriptures. With this knowledge a student should be more acquainted with the history of the New Testament and how God has established it. In addition, a student should gain a better understanding of God's intention of our lives. Lastly, a student should have a better understanding of God’s purpose for the Church and their liability as a Christian. The outline for this course will expand from what God has given us through His revelation, His blessing, and his punishment. |. The introduction shall consist of an explanation dispensation, the New Testament history. about the Christian It will also include presenting some theological terms such as the work of Christ, salvation, and the church. Subsequently, the outline will continue to delineate how God revealed Himself through the life and work of Jesus Christ, the beginning of the Church, and the work of Paul and John. ll. A review of the Synoptic Gospels, the history, the epistles, and prophecy shall be studied in order to follow the theme of God revealing Himself through Jesus Christ. (a) A brief examination of the Gospels as to see what has been written about the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus; and seeks to understand the purpose of these writings. (1) Review the seven periods and (2) events of the life of Christ. (b) A brief look at the book of Acts to see (1) how the church began, (2) it purpose, and (3) the expansion throughout the earth. (c) Look at the life of Paul (1) and review how the epistles/letters that were written to the Christian churches served as guidance in church development along with (2) how this guidance matures a Christian for holy living. (d) Review the book of Revelation to see what has been stated about the victory in Christ. lll. This study will conclude with a written or verbal assessment to determine what knowledge was obtained by each individual. BACKGROUND OF THE NEW TESTAMENT Nearly all our information concerning the life and teachings of Jesus and the activities of His followers during the first Christian century is derived from the twenty-seven books that comprise the New Testament: the four “Gospels;” an account of the activities of Paul and other leaders of the church; twenty-one epistles; and an Apocalypse. The word “testament” is the English translation of the Greek “diatheke,” which means “covenant”. In fact, “New Covenant” would be a more accurate title for the last twenty-seven books of the Bible. The “Old Covenant” between God and the Jewish people — the agreement with Moses, the promise by God to prosper the nation, if they would worship Him an obey His commandments - this “Old Covenant” is now superseded (for Christians) by a “New Covenant;” God's promise to reward with eternal life in the Kingdom of Heaven every man who accepts Christ, loves God with all his strength and mind and soul, and loves his neighbor as himself. Thus, in the New Testament individual rather than national righteousness Is stressed, and the emphasis is shifted from material rewards in the afterlife. The New Testament then proclaims a new relationship between God and man. There are several obvious differences between the literature of the Old Testament and that of the New Testament. 1. The Old Testament is a collection of national literature containing many different literary types and reflecting an evolving national culture. The New Testament is a Strictly sectarian volume made up of the writings of a small group of the followers of Jesus. 2. The composition of the Old Testament covered a period of perhaps a thousand years, but all of the New Testament was written, it is believed, within the seventy- five year period of A.D. 50 to 125. 3. Finally, in the New Testament there is a very different “spiritual climate” from the Old; the early Christians were convinced that the long-awaited Messiah had come, and therefore their writings are full of joy, hope, and the urgency to spread the gospel or “good news” of Jesus’ message. i We -. DAMASCUSO ALETRARCHY S PAMD @ the @ a Kedeshe (GALILEE: WP rolemais Chovatiel : cf? © PU ED oon Ke hinids Totten A S. ae $= en, Pel zLs a = wu, & ~ erpaaie, Le ‘ shiloht = = mee SY S teEpKraime ote Le e Emmaus - . S ne Bethel’. . Azotus <e. 22 ee r sf) =. YY4218 “ORS z ae ‘% ri a = = = 2 i a &, MAP OF PALESTINE NEW Ge. / ¢ TESTAMENT PERIOD ¢ of e é/ — * &, Li Q: : >> RIVER ARNON A 5 eBeersheba ee weao s*Machaerus f x ; yz er s ss ? ny = é GL) == i Td aos ia Ae 2a, uy aBethany x. \ “in; 70 \ : = Mr es= vouver? <. * %, eae Bechabata s5 She 2 Hebron x Lr SF Ae Cé = 72° Philadglphia Fa. Jerichoe ws Ta5 ~ VER JaBB0K 2Fs Zz, Mt £ Bechicnen Ys Cerasae =" _ychan Zo} —-_ + s . ease Se 2 Shechem > a ~ . ze THE EARLY LIFE OF JESUS CHRIST The World into Which Jesus Was Born The Birth and Boyhood of Jesus — Matthew 1-2; Luke 1-2 John the Baptist — Luke 1; 3; 7; 9; Matthew 3; 14; John 1; 3 IV. The Beginning of Jesus’ Ministry -- Matthew 3-4; Luke 3-4; John 14 The Long Galilean Ministry - Matthew 4-13; Mark 1-6; Luke 4-9 1. The Call of the Twelve 2. The Period of Greatest Popularity Vi. The Closing year of His Ministry - Matthew 14 -20; Mark 6-10; Luke 9-18: VII. The Last Week — Matthew 21-27; Mark 11-15; Luke 19-22: John 11-18 oe ee Pe John 6-11 1. Special Training of the Twelve 2. Later Ministry in Judea 3. The Perean Ministry VII. Importance of this Week Events on Sunday Events on Monday Events on Tuesday Events on Thursday and Thursday Nights The Death of Jesus — Matthew 27; Mark 15; Luke 23; John 19 Victory Over Death — Matthew 28; Mark 16; Luke 24; John 20-21 1. The Significance of the Resurrection 2. Jesus the central figure of the human race (Divide into groups, take a number and story tell the Scriptures of that number.) THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE RESURRECTION The resurrection of Jesus is significant because it proved His claim to deity and indicated His character. He was “declared resurrection from the dead.” (Romans the Son 1:4 ASV) of God with Power, ... by the The resurrection demonstrates the completion of redemption. If Jesus had remained in the tomb, He could not have redeemed the world. The fact that Jesus rose from the dead assures us that He now lives and is in the hearts of believers. His resurrection is our assurance of life after death. “Because | live, ye shall live also.” (John 14:19) While the earthly life of Jesus was a brief one of only thirty-three years, and His public ministry covered but three years, no other man influenced the world like Jesus. There is a quotation often expressed by an unknown writer. “Here is a man who was born in an obscure village, the child of a peasant woman. He grew up in another obscure village. He worked in a carpenter shop until He was thirty, and then three years He was an itinerant preacher. He never wrote a book. He never held an office. He never owned a home. He never had a family. He never went to college. He never put his foot in a big city. He never traveled two hundred miles from the place where He was born. He never did one of the things that usually accompany greatness. He had no credentials but Himself ...While still a young man, the tide of popular opinion turned against Him. His friends ran away. One of them denied Him. He was turned over to His enemies. He went through the mockery of a trial. He was nailed upon a cross between two thieves. His executioners gambled for the only piece of property He owned on earth while He was dying, and that was His coat. When He was dead, He was taken down and laid in a borrowed grave through the pity of a friend. Nineteen wide centuries have come and gone and today He is the centerpiece of the human race and the leader of ... progress, | am far within the mark when | say that all the armies that ever march, and all the navies that were ever built, and all the parliaments that ever sat, and all the kings that ever reigned, put together, have not effected the life of man upon this earth as powerfully as has this one solitary life!” Taken from “Greater Than Kings and Parliament,” 100 Beautiful Things (Chicago: Spencer Press, Inc., 1947), p. 424. y) rw" oe , eee+eevees oe eee eeepve . e*eeeesees ee ceeres eluzjesn AD “eee eee eee e@eeeeeee . ee ee ee eeees oeweereeeees stay! “4 snsaudieé ° eee a edible dt cits © ese be eevee ters ee | eer esras ee *@e@ cere eseae et tty tt in ee Oeee “ *usoljuyy = . @844SAq°9 n oie \ a. aque niuoogje . . | tude ke <n ee *ee ee *e@eeee? TENT hy evalag lugTessay | Ogee “Ay \ SS srseeewrenreee wy eee- TMNT "ce @ewe eee Pi we aL ee @eere asnresdc ~~ eee . . TINT RRR RRA aR Rete weerev ere eet eo eee PO Diiitt ie ith hhh eeeeneveeoee Pw a Cab te bette ete cee eeeceeee PO wr wa ae UE eesee ruUVvVyVvVvuVTreVvuUWwY. eeeeoes BOOKS OF THE NEW TESTAMENT The Historical Books: The Synoptic Gospels 1. The Gospel of Matthew 2. The Gospel Mark 3. The Gospel of Luke The Historical Book: John and the Book of Acts 1. The Gospel of John 2. The Book of Acts The Pauline Epistles: First Group 1. The First Epistle to the Thessalonians 2. The Second Epistle to the Thessalonians The Pauline Epistles: Second Group 1. The First Epistle to the Corinthians 2. The Second Epistle to the Corinthians 3. The Epistle to the Galatians 4. The Epistle to the Romans The Pauline Epistles: Third Group 1. The Epistle to the Colossians 2. The Epistle to Philemon 3. The Epistle to the Ephesians 4. The Epistle to the Philippians The Pauline Epistles: Fourth Group 1. The Epistle to Timothy 2. The Epistle to Titus 3. The second Epistle to Timothy The General Epistles: First Group 1. The Epistle of James 2. The First Epistle of Peter 3. The Second Epistle of Peter 4. The Epistle of Jude Hebrews and the General Epistles: Second Group 1. The Epistle to the Hebrews 2. The First Epistle of John 3. The Second Epistle of John 4. The Third Epistle of John The Apocalypse: Revelation 10 THE DESIGN FOR WORLD CONQUEST The Expansion in Jerusalem — Acts1:4 & 8:1 Christianity Reaches Out Into Palestine - Acts 8:4 & 12:25 1. The Ministry of Philip 2. Peter's Work on the Coast 3. The Church in Antioch of Syria Christianity Enters the Gentile World - Acts 13:1 & 28:31 IV. The First Missionary Journey — Acts 13,15 1. Going to the Gentiles 2. The Great Council at Jerusalem The Second Missionary Journey — Acts 15:36 & 22 1. Dispute over John Mark 2. Experiences in Asia and Europe VI. The Third Missionary Journey — Acts 18:23 & 21:16 VII. Paul in Prison — Acts 21:17 & 28:31 1. Arrested and Held 2. Paulin Rome (Students in groups search scriptures and story-tell a chosen number.) VIII. Completing the Story 1. Later Works of James, Peter and John 2. The General Epistles and the Apocalypse 3. Conclusion The New Testament closes about A.D.100. Records indicate that Christian churches were established in every part of the Mediterranean world. Despite the hardships endured by Christians, they continued to multiply. 11 COMPLETING THE STORY Luke the author of Acts, traced the general development of the Christian movement in Jerusalem and Palestine Acts 1-12. When he came to the work of Paul among the Gentile, there was not much mention of other Christian leaders like Peter, James, John, Barnabas, and John Mark. We do know that from the later New Testament history that James continued as leader of the church in Jerusalem and was known as “the righteous.” Peter, despite his weakness, was one of the most influential New Testament leaders. He served as missionary to the Jews and was in Asia at one time. (I Corinthians. 5: 9) Tradition says that he was crucified head downward at his own request. John spent many years in Asia where he was known as the gentle “apostle of love.” He was regarded as the most influential Christian in that area. He was exiled on Isle of Patmos because of it. There he wrote the Apocalypse. It has been written that he too, when nearly 100 years old, died as a martyr by being submerged in a caldron of boiling oil. There are eight so-called general epistles, James; 1 and 2 Peter; 1, 2 and 3 John, Jude, and Hebrews. These letters were written for a purpose. James wrote as leader of the church in Jerusalem. Peter wrote his two letters to Jewish Christians, probably in Asia. John’s three letters were intended to encourage the Christians also in Asia. We do not know who wrote Hebrews — the argument for the superiority of Christians over Judaism. The book of Jude was written by Jude, the half-brother of Jesus. The Apocalypse or the book of Revelation, closes the New Testament. It is generally held that John, the great apostle of love, wrote the book of Revelation while in exile on the Isle of Patmos. 12 The New Testament closes about A.D. 100. The records indicate that Christian churches were established in every part of the Mediterranean world. Despite the hardships endured by Christians, they continued to multiply into many thousands of them. Thus, when the New Testament area ends, there were Christian churches established in practically all parts of the Roman Empire. This movement began very modestly but the growth it attained in less than one hundred years gave promise of greater conquest to come later. We want to recognize our study here in the New Zion Christian Leadership School encourage us to do our part in the hope for ultimate conquest. It is our expectation that it will yet be true that “the kingdoms of this world are become the kingdom of our Lord, and of His Christ, and He shall reign for ever and ever. (Revelation 11:15) Amen. 13 QUESTIONS AND STUDENT ASSIGNMENTS . Why did the Jews oppose Jesus? . Tell of some of the appearances of Jesus after his resurrection. . What is the purpose and value of the book of Acts? . Show the significance of Paul's epistles. Name the authors, other than Paul, who wrote New Testament epistles. . Tell of the last days and death of Paul. . Name New Testament leaders, other than Paul and his companions, who made significant contributions to the spread of Christianity. 14 13 1072 - Introduction to the New Testament Dula Brock — 14786T The purpose of this course is to develop a student's understanding of God’s revelation, His blessing, and His punishment as it is outlined in the Scriptures. With this knowledge a student should be more acquainted with the history of the New Testament and how God has established it. In addition, a student should gain a better understanding of God’s intention of our lives. Lastly, a student should have a better understanding of God’s purpose for the Church and their liability as a Christian. The outline for this course will expand from what God has given us through His revelation, His blessing, and his punishment. (I.) The introduction shall consist of an explanation about the Christian dispensation, the New Testament history. It will also include presenting some theological terms such as the work of Christ, salvation, and the church. Subsequently, the outline will continue to delineate how God revealed Himself through the life and work of Jesus Christ, the beginning of the Church, and the work of Paul and John. (Il.) A review of the Synoptic Gospels, the history, the epistles, and prophecy shall be studied in order to follow the theme of God revealing Himself through Jesus Christ. (a) A brief examination of the Gospels as to see what has been written about the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus; and seeks to understand the purpose of these writings. (1) Review the seven periods and (2) events of the life of Christ. (b) A brief look at the book of Acts to see (1) how the church began, (2) it purpose, and (3) the expansion throughout the earth. (c) Look at the life of Paul (1) and review how the epistles/letters that were written to the Christian churches served as guidance in church development along with (2) how this guidance matures a Christian for holy living. (d) Review the book of Revelation to see what has been stated about the victory in Christ. (Ill.) This study will conclude with a written or verbal assessment to determine what knowledge was obtained by each individual. COURSE OUTLINE Introduction of course Ke Background of the New Testament we The Early life of Jesus,“ Review of the Synoptic Gospels Historical Books — Synoptic Gospels John and the Book of Acts The Epistles of Paul First and Second Journey Pastoral Epistles — Third and Fourth Journey The Epistle to the Hebrews — A Sermon in Faith The General Epistles The Revelations of John — An Apocalypse "Ae. Uj uLSNOrIS and Student Assignments THE EARLY LIFE OF JESUS CHRIST i: The World into which Jesus was born. II. The Birth and boyhood of Jesus — Matthew 1-2; Luke 1-2 III. John the Baptist Luke 1; 3; 7; 9; Matthew 3; 14; John 1; 3 IV. The beginning of Jesus’ Ministry - Matthew 3-4; Luke 3 -4:; John 14 V. The long Galilean Ministry — Matt. 4-13; Mark 1-6; Luke 4-9. 1. The call of the Twelve 2. The period of greatest popularity VI. The Last Week — Matt. 21-27;Mark 11-15; Luke 19-22; John 11-18 Importance of this week Events on Sunday Events on Monday Events on Tuesday Events on Thursday and Thursday night “alee ail ah ie VII. The Closing year of His Ministry - Matthew 14 —20; Mark 6-10; Luke 9-18; John 6 — 11. 1. Special Training of the Twelve 2. Later Ministry in Judea 3. The Perean Ministry Vill. IX. The Death of Jesus — Matthew 27; Mark 15; Luke 23; John 19 Victory over Death — Matthew 28; Mark 16; Luke 24; John 20-21 1. 2. The Significance of the Resurrection Jesus the central figure of the human race (Divide into groups take a number and story tell the Scriptures of that number) THE DESIGN FOR WORLD CONQUEST The Expansion in Jerusalem — Acts1:4 —8:1 II. Christianity reaches out into Palestine — Acts 8:4 — 12:25 1. The Ministry of Philip 2. Peter’s work on the coast 3. The church in Antioch of Syria Il. Christianity enters the Gentile world — Acts 13:1- 28:31 IV. The first Missionary Journey — Acts 13 — 15 1. Going to the Gentiles 2. The great council at Jerusalem The Second Missionary Journey — Acts 15::36 - 22 1. Dispute over John Mark 2. Experiences in Asia and Europe 6s The Third Missionary Journey — Acts 18:23 —21:16 VIL. Paul in Prison — Acts 21:17 — 28:31 1. Arrested and held 2. Paul in Rome (Students in groups search scriptures and story-tell a chosen number) VIL. Completing the story 1. 2. 3. Later work of James, Peter and John - The General Epistles and the Apocalypse Conclusion — The New Testament closes about A.D.100. Records indicate that Christian churches were established in every part of the Mediterranean world. Despite the hardships endured by Christians, they continued to multiply. THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE RESURRECTION The resurrection of Jesus is significant because it proved His claim to deity and indicated His character. He was “declared the Son of God with Power, ... by the resurrection from the dead.” (Rom. 1:4 ASV) The resurrection demonstrates the completion of redemption. If Jesus had remained in the tomb he could not have redeemed the world. The fact that Jesus rose from the dead assures us that He now lives and is in the hearts of believers. His resurrection is our assurance of life after death. “ Because I live, ye shall live also” John 14:19. While the earthly life of Jesus was a brief one of only thirty-three years, and His public ministry covered but three years, no other man influenced the world like Jesus. There is a quotation often expressed by an unknown writer. Here is a man who was born in an obscure village, the child of a peasant woman. He grew up in another obscure village. He worked in a carpenter shop until He was thirty, and then three years He was an itinerant preacher. He never wrote a book. He never held an office. He never owned a home. He never had a family. He never went to college. He never put his foot in a big city. He never traveled two hundred miles from the place where He was born. He never did one of the things that usually accompany greatness. He had no credentials but Himself ... While still a young man, the tide of popular opinion turned against Him. His friends ran away. One of them denied Him. He was turned over to His enemies. He went through the mockery of a trial. He was nailed upon a cross between two thieves. His executioners gambled for the only piece of property He owned on earth while He was dying, and that was His coat, When He was dead He was taken down and laid in a borrowed grave through the pity of a friend, Nineteen wide centuries have come and gone and today He is the centerpiece of the human race and the leader of ... progress, I am far within the mark when I say that all the armies that ever march, and all the navies that were ever built, and all the parliaments that ever sat, and all the kings that ever reigned, put together, have not effected the life of man upon this earth as powerfully as has this onesolitary life!” Taken from “Greater Than Kings and Parliament,” 100 Beautiful Things (Chicago: Spencer Press, Inc., 1947), p. 424. COMPLETING THE STORY Luke the author of Acts, traced the general development of the Christian movement in Jerusalem and Palestine Acts 1-12. When he came to the work of Paul among the Gentile, there was not much mention of other Christian leaders like Peter, James, John, Barnabas, and John Mark. We do know that from the later New Testament history that James continued as leader of the church in Jerusalem and was known as “the righteous”. Peter, despite his weakness, was one of the most influential New Testament leaders. He served as missionary to the Jews and was in Asia at one time (I Cor. 5: 9)Tradition says that he was crucified head downward at his own request. John — spent many years in Asia where he was known as the gentle “apostle of love” He was regarded as the most influential Christian in that area. He was exiled on Patmos because of it. There he wrote the Apocalypse. It hs been written that he too, when nearly 100 years old, died as a martyr by being submerged in a caldron of boiling oil. There are eight so-called general epistles, James; 1 and 2 Peter; 1, 2 and 3 John’ Jude; and Hebrews. These letters were written for a purpose. James wrote as leader of the church in Jerusalem. Peter wrote his two letters to Jewish Christians, probably in Asia. John’s three letters Were intended to encourage the Christians also in Asia. We do mot know who wrote Hebrews — the argument for the superiority of Christians over Judaism. The book of Jude was written by Jude, the half-brother of Jesus. The Apocalypse or the book of Revelation, closes the New Testament. It is generally held that John, the great apostle of love, wrote the book of Revelation while in exile on the isle of Patmos The New Testament closes about A.D. 100. The records indicate that Christian churches were established in every part of the Mediterranean world. Despite the hardships endured by Christians, they continued to multiply into many thousands of them. Thus, when the New Testament area ends, there Christian churches established in practically all parts of the Roman Empire. This movement began very modestly but the growth it attained in less than one hundred years gave promise of greater conquest to come later. We want to recognize our study here in the New Zion Christian Leadership School encourage us to do our part in the hope for ultimate conquest. It is our expectation that it will yet be true that “the kingdoms of this world are become the kingdom of our Lord, and of His Christ, and He shall reign for ever and ever. (Revelation 11:15) Amen BOOK OF THE NEW TESTAMENT The Historical Books: The Synoptic Gospels 1. The Gospel of Matthew 2. The Gospel Mark 3. The Gospel of Luke The Historical Book: 1. 2. John and the Book of Acts The Gospel of John The Book of Acts The Pauline Epistles: First Group 1. The First Epistle to the Thessalonians 2. The Second Epistle to the Thessalonians The Pauline Epistles: Second Group 1. The First Epistle to the Corinthians 2. The Second Epistle to the Corinthians 3. The Epistle to the Galatians 4. The Epistle to the Romans The Pauline Epistles: Third Group 1. The Epistle to the Colossians 2. The Epistle to Philemon 3. The Epistle to the Ephesians 4. The Epistle to the Philippians The Pauline Epistles: Fourth Group 1. The Epistle to Timothy 2. The Epistle to Titus 3. The second Epistle to Timothy eae The General Epistles: First Group The Epistle of James The First Epistle of Peter The Second Epistle of Peter The Epistle of Jude Hebrews and the General Epistles: Second Group 1. The Epistle to the Hebrews 2. The First Epistle of John 3. The Second Epistle of John 4. The Third Epistle of John The Apocalypse: Revelation QUESTIONS AND STUDENT ASSIGNMENTS . Why did the Jews oppose Jesus? . Tell of some of the appearances of Jesus after his resurrection. . What is the purpose and value of the book of Acts? . Show the significance of Paul’s epistles. Name the authors, other than Paul, who wrote New Testament epistles. . Tell of the last days and death of Paul. . Name New Testament leaders, other than Paul and his companions, who made significant contributions to the spread of Christianity.