DE 5330  Gospels: Life of Christ

Lecturer: Terry C Hulbert

Course Description

A chronological, synthetic study of the four Gospel records, emphasizing the time, place, circumstances, and persons involved in the events of our Lord's ministry, with a view to a fuller understanding of the significance of His words and works. Three hours.

Course Objectives

On completion of the course, you should be able to:

• Trace the events and statements involved in Jesus' life in a logical and chronological sequence, demonstrating development and purpose.
• Describe the significance of the words and works of Jesus Christ in light of the historical, geographical, and cultural context of the Gospels.
• Describe the present implications of basic truths revealed in the earthly ministry of Jesus Christ.
• Identify personal attitudinal and behavioral changes based on an increased understanding of the life and work of Christ.

Course Approach

The Reporter / Analyst Approach is emphasized in the course. For each event in the life of Christ, seek to answer the following questions:

• WHO is involved in the event? Who is spoken to or about? Who is the audience? In what way is this person / audience significant?
• WHAT is said? What is taking place? What is the key concept taught and / or the basic action accomplished? In what way is this event significant?
• WHERE does the action occur? In the open? A town? A building? In what part of the country? What are the surroundings? In what way is the location significant?
• WHEN does the action occur? At what time of the year? At what time in the religious calendar and in the sequence in Christ's ministry? In what way does the time affect the importance of the statement and / or action?
• WHY is the teaching or action significant in the ministry of Christ? In what way is the teaching / action significant for His contemporaries and for us?

Course Materials

All required course materials can be purchased through the TEDS bookstore (800.456.7323/ 847.317.6800).

Required

• Hulbert, Terry C. Gospels: Life of Christ. Audio Lecture Tapes and Learning Guide. Grand Rapids: Institute of Theological Studies, Ministry of OUTREACH, INC., 1990.
• Harrison, Everett F. A Short Life of Christ. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1968.
• Thomas, Robert L., and Stanley N. Gundry.  A Harmony of the Gospels. New American Standard Version. San Francisco: Harper & Row, 1978.

Recommended

• Beitzel, Barry J. The Moody Atlas of Bible Lands. Chicago: Moody Press, 1985.
• Edersheim, Alfred. The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1971.
• Hoehner, Harold W. Chronological Aspects of the Life of Christ. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1977.
• Pentecost, J. Dwight. The Words and Works of Jesus Christ: A Study of the Life of Christ. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1981.

Resources

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