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THE GOSPELS II: LIFE OF CHRIST Syllabus Bib 3205 Spring Semester 2010 Tom Meers - Instructor

ARLINGTON BAPTIST COLLEGE MISSION STATEMENT: Arlington Baptist College endeavors to prepare men and women for Christian life and ministries, both lay and professional, through studies in Bible, general education, church vocations, and practical service, integrating faith and learning in the context of a Christian world view

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This intense study covers the life of Christ during His last week, the crucifixion, the resurrection and following events including His promise to return again. This course has as its objective, “…..Jesus Christ and Him crucified.”

TEXTS:


 * The Holy Bible (KJV)
 * The Life of Christ by Dr. Jim Anderson

READING: You will be expected to read the four gospels in their entirety--Matthew, Mark Luke and John. Instructor.
 * You will be expected to read certain portions of your textbook as assigned by your

ASSIGNMENTS:

“I Was There When It Happened!” Detailed information will be supplied to you. This printed paper will be written in the first person as you tell what you saw when you were present at one of the events in the last days of Jesus’ life. This will be an exciting, life changing experience as you describe what you saw when it happened. This paper will be due on Thursday, February 18, 2010

Scripture Memorization: You will be required to memorize four passages of Scripture regarding Christ. This is **very important!** These four portions of Scripture are listed at the close of this syllabus. They will need to be learned word perfect. Course Notebook: You are expected to develop a notebook on the Life of Christ. Most days in class you will be handed a hand-out for your notes. These should be kept in a notebook, along with other notes and thoughts you may have. This can be used for many years to come in your private studies, teaching and preaching about Christ. This Life of Christ notebook will be presented for grading in our last class of the semester. ATTENDANCE: Any class you miss will leave a gap in this wonderful, unfolding story. Perfect attendance is a desirable goal. Part of our discipline for Christian service is faithfulness. The roll will be taken in each class period. Nine absences disqualify the student from receiving credit for this course.

VERY IMPORTANT: Your faithful attendance to each class is so important that it will impact your final grade. Starting with your third absence, your final grade will be reduced by one point fo reach time you are absent. The **__only__** exception will be with approval from the office for an excused absence. If you reach the class after the roll has been taken, it is **__your__** responsibility to provide your instructor with a note with your name, the reason why you are late and the date. Without this note, you will be counted absent.

NOTE: Once the classroom door is closed to begin class, you will be counted tardy if you arrive after that. After being tardy twice, one point will be subtracted from your final grade for each two times you are tardy. God expects us to do things decently and in order. It will be expected of you to be in class, ready to begin, at the appointed time. ON THE OTHER HAND: Any student who has a **__perfect__** attendance record will have three points added to their final grade. Any absence for **__any__** reason other than approved from the office for an excused absence will not be accepted. NO EXCEPTIONS.

GRADING: Your final grade will be compiled on the following basis: > //“I Was There When It Happened”, paper. 25%//

> Scriptural Memorization Exam 15%

> Midterm Exam 20% > Student Notebook 10% > Final Exam 30%

Note: Your final grade can be raised by perfect attendance or lowered by unfaithful attendance as described in the previous section.

COURSE GOALS: 1. To provide you with a solid foundation concerning the final events in Christ’s life on which you can build additional study and research. 2. To enrich your appreciation of the personal sacrifice of Jesus Christ in coming to this earth. 3. To give you a better understanding of the life of Christ as it pertains to your life. 4. To enable you to be a more effective witness for Jesus Christ by equipping you with a workable knowledge of His life. 5. To provide you with material to assist you in preaching and teaching powerful and effective sermons and lessons about Jesus.

INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS:

Upon completion of this course, you, the student will: 1. Possess a broad understanding of the last week of the life of Christ. 2. Understand from Christ’s life, actions and teachings, the depths of His love, compassion and caring for humanity. 3. Empathically experience the final stages of Christ’s life in such a way that your life will be deeply impacted. 4. Be able to grasp the full significance of the entire plan of salvation and what it cost Jesus. 5. Build a deep and lasting appreciation for all God has done for the sinner.

INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES:

More specifically, you, the student, will be able to do the following upon completion of this course: 1. Chronologically trace the early events in the life of Christ in outline form. 2. Clearly articulate orally or in writing, with above average accuracy, the deep meaning of the Incarnation and Virgin Birth of Christ. 3. Accurately present the plan of salvation by using the cross and the resurrection with such clarity that a lost soul could understand and be saved. 4. Possess an in-depth knowledge of Christ so that the student can preach or teach Biblically correct, but heart-stirring sermons and lessons about Christ. 5. Identify closely with one of the events in the last days of Christ so that you can write a paper in the first person describing the event.

I am interested in you as an individual. I am here to teach you, guide you and to see you grow in spiritual matters. I am available to discuss your problems with you whether academic, spiritual or personal. It is my goal to be in the classroom well before each class begins. I will also be in the class after the class is over. I will be happy to talk with you then or make an appointment for another time if more time is needed. My home telephone number also appears at the beginning of this document.
 * INSTRUCTOR’S AVALIABILITY FOR CONFERENCE**

A PERSONAL WORD FROM YOUR INSTRUCTOR: I have never been so challenged and excited about anything as I have the opportunity to teach //The Life of Christ.// Some of you have been with us through the wonderful story of the first part of Christ’s life. Now, we are ready to “stand on very holy ground” as we approach the last week of Christ, the cross, the resurrection, etc. I have spent many, many hours in preparation for this course. I have prayed that God would send to this class only those whose hearts are really ready for it. So, you are not here by chance. You were prayed here. Now, I am asking God to move in our hearts--yes, break our hearts as we study what Ghrist did for us. May our lives never be the same!
 * **MY PLEDGE** to you is to make this a living, exciting and meaningful study.

is for you to leave each class thrilled with having walked with Jesus. for you--and for me--is that our hearts and lives will be so impacted by the love, compassion and caring of Christ, that we will never be the same again. Bro. Meers
 * MY GOAL
 * MY PRAYER

CLASS SCHEDULE Spring, 2010

DATE __CLASS SCHEDULE__ Jan. 12 Orientation 14 That I May Know HIM! 19 Can I Really Know God? 21 The Spirit of Chrsit 26 Reading the Passion Week 28 Why the Cross? (Class Discussion) Feb. 2 The Triumphal Entry of Christ 4 Christ Cleansing the Temple 9 Jesus Teaching With Great Power 11 Jesus Washing the Disciple’s Feet 16 From the Lord’s Supper to Gethsemane 18 The Garden of Gethsemane
 * “I WAS THERE WHEN IT HAPPENED” DUE**

23 From the Garden to the Trials 25 In the Shadow of the Cross Mar. 2 **MIDTERM EXAM**
 * REVIEW FOR MIDTERM EXAM**

4 Read, “I Was There When It Happened” 9 **SPRING BREAK** 11 **SPRING BRAK** 16 Why the Cross? Part II (Class Discussion) 18 Jesus Mocked 23 Seven Sayings From the Cross 25 To See the End--He is Dead! 30 Seven Miracles of Calvary Apr. 1 He Was Crucified! 6 The Resurrection of Christ--He Arose! 8 Post Resurrection Appearances of Christ--Part I 13 Post Resurrection Appearances of Christ--Part II 15 Ascension and Heavenly Work 20 Jesus is Coming Again! 22 What Jesus Means to Me 25 We Would See Jesus 29 **REVIEW FOR FINAL EXAM** May 3-7 **FINAL EXAM WEEK**
 * SCRIPTURE MEMORIZATION EXAM**

Special Note: The instructor reserves the right to change the above schedule as needed to best teach this course.

**BIBLIOGRAPHY: THE LIFE OF CHRIST**

Anderson, Jim. __The Life of Christ.__ Omaha: Anderson Evangelistic Enterprises, 1991.

A detailed study of Christ’s life including a harmony of the Gospels and commentary. (index).

Jacobus, Melancthon W. __Notes on the Gospels__. New York; Robert Carter, 1848. A synopsis of the gospels written in commentary form.

LaHaye, Tim. __Jesus, Who Is He?__ Sisters, Oregon: Multnomah Books, 1996. This book presents undeniable evidence to Christ’s identity, activity and divinity.

Robertson, A.T. __A Harmony of the Gospels.__ New York: Gospel Publishing House, 1961.

A thorough work that harmonizes the story of Jesus in various forms. Excellent additional information included. A classic.

MATTHEW: Gaebelein, A.C. __The Gospel of Matthew.__ New York: Gospel Publishing House, 1961. A general exposition over the Gospel of Matthew, with a brief introduction.

Maclaren, Alesxander. __The Gospel According to St. Matthew.__ Vols. I,II & III. New York: A.C. Armstrong & Son, 1914. A detailed exposition of the Gospel of Matthew.

Pink, Arthur W. __An Exposition of the Sermon on the Mount.__ Sengel, Pennsylvania: Bible Truth Depot, 1950. A detailed exposition of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. (introduction)

MARK: Ironside, H.A. __Expository Notes on the Gospel of Mark.__ New York: Loizeaux Brothers, 1948. A brief, but practical work on the Gospel of Mark.

Wuest, Kenneth S. __Mark in the Greek New Testament for the English Reader.__ Grand Rapids, Michigan: Eerdmans Press, 1950. A study of Mark in the Greek text, written for the Bible student who is not conversant with the Greek language. (index)

LUKE: Morgan, G. Campbell. __The Gospel According to Luke.__ New York: Fleming H. Revell Co., 1931. A series of expository lectures, practical in nature. Often provides insight into the Greek.

Willcock. A. __A Homiletic Commentary on the Gospel According to Luke.__ New York: Funk & Wagnalls Co., 1945. A thorough study of the Gospel of Luke. (introduction, index)

JOHN: Gaebelein, Arno C. __The Gospel of John.__ Neptune, New Jersey: Loizeaux Brothers, 1965. A general exposition of the Gospel of John.

Pink, Arthur W. __Exposition of the Gospel of John.__ Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan Press, 1975. An in-depth exposition of the Gospel of John.

SCRIPTURE MEMORIZATION

Philippians 3:10 “That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death.”

I Corinthians 2:2 “For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified.”

Acts 4:13b “…..and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.”

John 19:16-18 “Then delivered he him therefore unto them to be crucified. And they took Jesus and led him away. And he bearing his cross went forth into a place called the place of a skull, which is called in the Hebrew Golgotha: Where they crucified him, and two other with him, on either side one, and Jesus in the midst.”