Syllabus Spring 2010 BIBL 1813 21 Life of Christ: Matthew SAC Student Center I. Description A study of the life and teachings of Jesus as set forth in Matthew, with special attention given to Jesus deity, miracles, teachings (especially the Sermon on the Mount), death, and resurrection. II. Instructor: Bill Brewer, MS Biblical & Related Studies Abilene Christian University, MDIV Lipscomb University III. Application: Call (210) 736 6750, or email studentcenter@churchofchriststudentcenter.org IV. Fee A. $100 V. Recommended Text A. NIV Study Bible, Zondervan, 2002. $20 at CBD VI. Objectives A. Students will be able to write detailed paragraphs and answer objective questions on... 1. Relationship of Genesis and Matthew in terms of... Protoevangelium (Gen. 3:15) The Abrahamic Promise (Gen 17:1 8; Gal 3) Sons of promise 2. Meaning of "the Kingdom of Heaven 3. The two fold theme of Matthew and its development The virgin birth The inward nature of service to Jesus (Mt. 5 7, 22:34 40) Parables and Jesus' use of them Miracles 4. Students will be able to answer objective questions on the terms... Messiah Parthenos Christ Herod the Great Kingdom of Heaven Pharisees Kingdom of God Sadducees Antithesis Son of God Obedience Prosperity theme (Mt. 22:34 40) The Law of Moses and Christ (Mt. 5:17; Gal. 3) Perfect (teleios) Gehenna Son of man Parable Herodian Death of Christ Resurrection of Christ The five baptisms in Matthew The concept of atonement Miracle Ecclesia Caesar Augustus Apocalyptic Apostles 5. Students will be able to identify how selected pericopes within the Gospel of Matthew function to tell the story of Jesus. (A pericope is a selection of text suitable for reading by itself.) B. Faith Story Assignment 1. Grading, Length, Format, and Submission a) Required but not graded, counting as three daily quizzes b) 2 5 pages due 15 Feb 2010, 5:00 pm by email to wtbrewer@satx.rr.com, with subject line BIBL 1813 21, FAITH [Last Name, First Name] c) Format: 1 margins, 12 point Times New Roman font, double spaced 2. Content: a) 1. Tell of any spiritual or religious heritage you may have, e.g., the faith of your parents, grandparents, etc. b) 2. What is your approach to spiritual knowledge or authority? c) 3. How does spiritual community fit into your life? d) 4. How has your spiritual life changed in the past few years and what changes would you like to see in the future? e) 5. What is your greatest spiritual challenge, success, or failure? 16 Jan 2010 Revised Version
VII. Schedule Date Topic Assignments Due 11 Jan 10 Introduction 18 Jan 10 Lineage, Birth of Jesus syllabus 25 Jan 10 Timing, Preparation for Jesus' Advent 1 2, Gal. 3:23 4:7 1 Feb 10 Jesus' Baptism, Temptations; Test 1 (10%) 3, 4, 11, 14:1 12 8 Feb 10 Sermon on the Mount: Kingdom Living 5; 6; 19:1 12 15 Feb 10 Sermon on the Mount: Kingdom Living 7; paper 22 Feb 10 Limited Commission; the Eternal Kingdom 10, 23 1 Mar 10 Parables of the Kingdom 13, 15, 25 8 Mar 10 By the Power of God; Test 2 (20%) 8, 9, 14 15 Mar 10 Spring Break 22 Mar 10 Power over Demons; Foundation of Jesus' Kingdom 12, 16 29 Mar 10 The Transfiguration; Instructions to the Church 17, 18, 19 5 Apr 10 Conflict with Opponents; Mount of Olives Sermon 20 25 12 Apr 10 The Last Supper, Betrayal, Trial, Crucifixion 26 27 19 Apr 10 The Resurrection of Christ; Test 3 (20%) 28 26 Apr 10 Post Resurrection Appearances; Doctrine of Atonement 1 Cor 15; Heb 7, 9, 10 3 May 10 FINAL EXAM (20%) VIII. Final Grade Calculation A. 30% Participation 1. Daily Quizzes (11 @ 2 points/each) 2. Paper (3 @ 2 points/each) 3. Class Discussion/Attendance (4 points) B. 50% Tests 1 3 (10 + 20 + 20) C. 20% Final Exam (20 points) D. Letter Grade A = 90 100 points B = 80 89 points C = 70 79 points D = 60 69 points F = below 60 points E. Additional Stipulations 1. Material subject to daily quizzes will be identified at the end of preceding class sessions 2. Planned absences should be coordinated with the instructor in advance 3. Students are expected to obtain make up material from fellow students IX. References A. Hare, Douglas R. A. Matthew. Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching. Louisville, KY: John Knox Press, 1993 B. Guelich, Robert A. The Sermon on the Mount. Waco TX: Word Books, 1982 C. MacArthur, John Jr. The MacArthur New Testament Commentary. 4 vols. Winona Lake, IN: BMH Books, 1985 D. Vos, Howard. Matthew Bible Study Commentary. Grand Rapids: Zondervan Pub. House, 1979 E. Stott, John R. W. The Message of the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5 7). Downers Grove, IL: Inter Varsity Press, 1985 F. Lewis, Jack P. The Gospel According to Matthew. 2 vols. Abilene, TX: ACU Press, 1976 G. Hagner, Donald A. Matthew. 2 vols. Word Biblical Commentary. Dallas: Word Books, 1993 2
Study Sheet Spring 2010 BIBL 1813 Life of Christ: Matthew SAC Student Center Lesson 1 Introduction, background info on Matthew, discussion of course syllabus Lesson 2 1. Answer objective questions and write detailed The virgin birth Parthenos Messiah Christ 2. In terms of story, what does Jesus genealogy do in chapter 1? 3. What are the two major turning points in the Gospel of Matthew 4. What are the five major teaching blocks in Matthew? 5. What is the literary setting of Matthew? 6. What is the historical setting of Matthew? 7. Compare and contrast Mary the mother of Jesus with present day unwed teenage mothers? Lesson 3 8. Answer objective questions and write detailed Herod the Great The Abrahamic Promise (Gen 17:1 8; Gal 3) Sons of promise Protoevangelium (Gen. 3:15) 9. In terms of story, what does the account of the Magi accomplish do in chapter 2? 10. What does the flight into Egypt do? 11. Give three reasons why the cruelty of Herod s slaughter of infants is believable. Lesson 4 12. Answer objective questions and write detailed Pharisees Sadducees Son of God Kingdom of Heaven Kingdom of God 13. In terms of story, what does the wilderness do in chapter 3? 14. Explain the significance of the four baptisms in chapter 3. 15. Explain John the Baptist s view of history. 16. Describe the four apologies Matthew makes in chapters 1 3. 3 17. In terms of story, what does the wilderness do in chapter 4? 18. What is the kingdom of heaven? 19. What does the account of Jesus calling His disciples do in Matthew s story of Jesus? 20. What does the account of Jesus ministry in Galilee do? 21. What evaluations did Jesus make in chapter 11, beginning with His answer to John s question about whether Jesus was the Messiah? 22. What passage is sometimes called the Johanine thunderbolt and why? Lesson 5 23. Answer objective questions and write detailed Law of Moses and Christ (Mt. 5:17; Gal. 3) Antithesis Perfect Gehenna 24. What Old Testament imagery does the Sermon on the Mount evoke? 25. Describe seven ways of dealing with the Sermon on the Mount. 26. What Old Testament theme do the beatitudes reflect? 27. What are the six antitheses in the Sermon on the Mount. 28. Describe two contrasting viewpoints on Jesus teaching about marriage and divorce. 29. What is the center of the Sermon? 30. How do almsgiving, prayer, and fasting relate to the Greatest Commandment? Lesson 6 31. Answer objective questions and write detailed The inward nature of service to Jesus (Mt. 5 7, 22:34 40) 32. In chapter 7, how far does Jesus sarcasm go in the part about judging others? 33. How do prayer and the Golden Rule relate to the Lord s Prayer? 34. What attitude does the Sermon take toward law keeping? 35. On what note does the Sermon end and how does it relate back to the Sermon s opening? Lesson 7
36. List the points Jesus covered in the Limited Commission. 37. What relevance does the Limited Commission have for Matthew s community? 38. What historical problem is raised in the Limited Commission and how can it be resolved. 39. List the seven woes on the Pharisees. 40. What purpose do the woes serve? Lesson 8 41. Answer objective questions and write detailed Parables and Jesus' use of them 42. List the parables of Jesus in chapter 13 and give the meaning of each. 43. What theme does chapter 15 illustrate? 44. List the three parables in chapter 25 and identify the main point of each. 45. Who is being judged in the parable of the judgment in chapter 26 and on what basis is the judgment determined? Lesson 9 46. Answer objective questions and write detailed Son of man 47. In terms of story, what does insertion of a Gentile into the miracle stories of chapter 8 do? 48. What does Jesus comment about the Lord of the harvest do in chapter 9? 49. In chapter 9, what new theme is introduced for the first time in the context of healing miracles? 50. Describe chapter 14 in terms of the three Ps : persecution, provision, and protection. Lesson 10 51. Answer objective questions and write detailed Herodians Miracle 52. Describe the incidents leading up to Jesus comment about the unpardonable sin. 53. What incident preceded Jesus redefinition of His family relationships. 54. What is the turning point for Jesus in chapter 16 and what precedes it? Lesson 11 55. Answer objective questions and write detailed Ecclesia 56. What does the account of the transfiguration do in Matthew s story of Jesus? 57. Who are the little ones in chapter 18? 58. What is the central idea in chapter 18 and how does it tie all the topics of chapter 18 together? Lesson 12 59. Answer objective questions and write detailed Obedience Prosperity theme (Mt. 22:34 40) Caesar Augustus Apocalyptic 60. What inversions take place in chapter 20? 61. What marks of the Messiah does Jesus achieve in chapter 21? 62. In relation to his cursing of the fig tree, what does Jesus statement about faith likely do relative to Matthew s community? 63. What is the point of the parable of the landowner? 64. What are the four questions of chapter 22 and who asked each one? 65. Describe two contrasting understanding of Jesus Return in chapter 24. Lesson 13 66. Answer objective questions and write detailed Death of Christ 67. In what ways does the Lord s Supper connect to other religious banquets? 68. Give two reasons why the crowds preferred the release of Barabbas over Jesus. 69. What apology does Matthew make in chapter 27? Lesson 14 70. Answer objective questions and write detailed Resurrection of Christ The five baptisms in Matthew 71. Compare and contrast the Great Commission of chapter 28 with the Limited Commission of chapter 10. 72. What apology does Matthew make in chapter 28? Lesson 15 73. Answer objective questions and write detailed The concept of atonement Apostles 74. List six themes in the Gospel of Matthew 4
75. How does Matthew deal with the Old Testament? 5
Modular Object Oriented Distance Learning Environment (MOODLE The MOODLE located on the Student Center website will be used to facilitate course management and delivery. So all students should register on the MOODLE site during the first week of class to avoid missing out on information. Details on the Student Center MOODLE are below. Getting to MOODLE from the Student Center Site Selecting the course for enrollment 6