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  • Chapter 17 – Snapshots of Jesus as seen through the Gospels, Gospel of Matthew

    Synopsis Biblical Literacy Class Chapter 16 05/29/22 Mark continues the Snapshots of Jesus, as found in the Gospel of Matthew Today’s lesson focuses on interpreting and clarifying problem passages submitted by class members, Matthew 27: 51-53 Mt. 27:51 “ And behold , the curtain of the temple was torn in two, from top to bottom.” […]
  • Chapter 16 – Snapshots of Jesus as seen through the Gospels, Gospel of Matthew

    Synopsis Biblical Literacy Class Chapter 16 05/22/22 Mark continues the Snapshots of Jesus, as found in the Gospel of Matthew Today’s lesson focuses on what is in a ”Name”, and how to interpret the many “Names “ Jesus was called throughout the scriptures of Matthew. We had the privilege of having Dr. Simon Gathercole from […]
  • Chapter 15 – Snapshots of Jesus as seen through the Gospels, Gospel of Matthew

    5-15-22 Biblical-literacy Mark continued his series of Snapshots of Jesus returning to the Gospel of Matthew and addressing a few odd passages. Friends. Matthew 11:16-19 – Jesus was a friend of sinners and to me. Wisdom bears fruit. Vegetables Matthew 13:31-32 – Big things can grow from little starts. Moving Matthew 8:1-3 – Although we are […]
  • Chapter 14 – Snapshots of Jesus as seen through the Gospels, Gospel of Matthew

    5-8-22 Biblical-Literacy Mark taught Mother’s Day: Lessons and instructions from the Sermon on the Mount – Matthew 6 as he continued Snapshots of Jesus. Manners of righteousness, the how and why. The Instruction – Matthew 6:1-4 Danger is always present. Beware of practicing righteousness in front of people. We don’t do it to be seen by them. […]
  • Chapter 13 – Snapshots of Jesus as seen through the Gospels, Gospel of Matthew

    Mark introduces today’s class with a reminder of the context of the writers of Mark and Matthew with a focus on Snapshots of Jesus from the Gospel of Matthew. Mark’s Gospel was written on behalf of Peter for a largely Gentile audience, and Matthew’s Gospel was written for the Jewish people. Today Mark taught three […]
  • Chapter 12, Snapshots of Jesus continues, Holyweek

    4-10-22 Biblical-Literacy Mark taught today on Holy Week, giving us snapshots of Jesus from the days leading to the crucifixion and Resurrection Sunday/Easter Palm Sunday-The Triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. The people went out to meet Him, just as we are to meet Jesus every day. Holy Monday-Jesus came as a man of peace, […]
  • Chapter 11 – Snapshots of Jesus as seen through the Gospels, Gospel of Matthew

    4-3-22 Biblical Literacy Snapshots of Jesus from Matthew. Today’s lesson focused on Matthew 15. Mark uses a boxing match to illustrate the lesson. Round 1. Pharisees and the scribes vs the disciples not washing their hands before eating Jesus comments on what God says vs what the elders say and called them hypocrites. Round 2. […]
  • Chapter 10 – Snapshots of Jesus as seen through the Gospels, Gospel of Matthew

    Mark continued with Snapshots of Jesus from the Gospel of Matthew. Mark showed the similarities and distinctions between Moses the prophet and Jesus; both were commissioned to bring God’s people out of slavery. Moses was a man who communicated God’s message to His chosen people. Jesus is the Son of God who authored the message. […]
  • Chapter 9 – Snapshots of Jesus as seen through the Gospels, Gospel of Matthew

    Dr. David B. Capes taught for Mark this week providing an overview of the Gospel of Matthew as part of the Snapshots of Jesus series. Dr. Capes posed the question: If we knew the Old Testament well, how might it impact how we read Matthew? In Matthew 1:1, we see Jesus as: 1. Messiah – […]
  • Chapter 8 – Snapshots of Jesus as seen through the Gospels, Gospel of Mark

    Mark completes Snapshots of Jesus from the Book of Mark lesson series by reflecting on the spread of Christianity after the Crucifixion of Christ. The journey starts with a pictorial view of the spread of Christianity across continents and Oceans bringing us to 2021 and beyond. Mark identifies the top four countries that,to this day, […]
  • Chapter 7 – Snapshots of Jesus as seen through the Gospels, Gospel of Mark

    Mark continued teaching Snapshots of Jesus from the Gospel of Mark. Today’s lesson was titled How Do You Walk Through Life? Mark 4:35-41 presents a crescendo of Jesus’ four miracles— 1. Defeats Nature: Jesus calmed the sea. We see the humanity of the weary Jesus and His divine power. 2. Defeats Demons: Jesus casts out […]
  • Chapter 6 – Snapshots of Jesus, Worldview, as seen Throughout the Gospels; Gospel of Mark

    In this chapter of Snapshots of Jesus, Pastor Brent Johnson discusses the idea of Biblical Worldview. He provides a definition for “World View, as “an understanding of the world, which informs one’s fundamental beliefs and assumptions, which builds a framework of ideas & attitudes about the world and how it works.” It is informed by […]

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