Student ID: 23825914 Course: BIBL 104 Date: 7/09/2011 Summary of the books of the New Testament Books Matthew The genre of the book of Matthew is a Gospel. The major theme is to prove that Jesus is the Messiah‚ and His coming was foretold in the Old Testament. God wanted the world to accept Jesus as the Messiah and Savior. Through Jesus’ ancestry‚ and major events such as: the virgin birth‚ fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies‚ Jesus’ baptism‚ teachings‚ crucifixion‚ and resurrection
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In the Old Testament‚ God uses prophets to communicate his message to the world. He chooses specific people to lead‚ instruct‚ admonish‚ and encourage. Prophets are specifically called by God‚ sometimes with a vision. They are usually sent when God is displeased with how the priests are teaching God’s law to the people or when the kings are ruling unjustly. They are often set apart somehow‚ either by their appearance‚ lifestyle‚ or some other way. Most prophets lead lives filled with difficulty
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BIBL 104 December 9‚ 2012 Summary of the books of the New Testament Matthew Matthew is written in the form of a gospel. The book of Matthew proclaims that God is Emmanuel‚ that Jesus is the Messiah‚ with all power and authority‚ and the promise he will be with them forever. Some key issues in Matthew include tracing Jesus’ family line to Abraham‚ the conception of Jesus‚ Jesus’ baptism by John‚ Jesus’ 40 days in the wilderness‚ Sermon on the Mount‚ Peter’s name change to Simon‚ the Eucharist
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BIBL 104-B45 LUO June 18‚ 2012 Summary of the books of the New Testament Book Luke The book of Luke is a Gospel that contains narrative‚ genealogy‚ sermons‚ parables‚ and some Prophetic oracles. Luke begins by telling us about Jesus’s parents (Mary & Joseph); the birth of His cousin‚ John the Baptist; Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem‚ where Jesus is born in a manager‚ a common Christmas story‚ yet always fascinating; and the genealogy of Christ through Mary. Jesus’ public ministry
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Name: Inez Robbins Student ID: L23823521 Course: Bible 104 Survey of Biblical Literature Date: July 30‚ 2012 Summary of the Books of the Old Testament Books Leviticus The book of Leviticus is largely a book of laws. Some key themes include God speaking to the people of Israel to define what it means to be the holy people of a holy God. This is accomplished by God speaking through Moses. The instruction given to Moses provides guidelines for the conduct of the individual as well as the nation
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BIBL104 June 19‚ 2010 Summary of the books of the Old Testament Exodus The book of Exodus consists of the two different genres‚ narrative and law‚ and is considered to be known as one of the books in the “Book of the Law”. It was written to record the events of Israel’s deliverance from slavery in Egypt. The overarching theme for Exodus is about God fulfilling the promises he made to the patriarchs making their descendants a great nation. God carried out his promises despite much opposition
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BIBL 104 10/13/13 Summary of the books of the New Testament Books Matthew The Book of Matthew is of gospel genre. It is the first book of the New Testament and the first of the four gospels. Matthew is sometime referred to as “The Sermon on the Mount”. Matthew begins with the descent of Jesus. Matthew is a book that was wrote by the Jews for the Jews retelling the story of Jesus’ birth. King Herod orders all male babies ages two and under in Bethlehem and surrounding towns to be killed
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Michele R Erb BIBL 104 July 30‚ 2012 Old Testament Book Genres Deuteronomy The Book of Deuteronomy is in the genre of law. Deuteronomy is divided into three sections or speeches by Moses and tells about what God has done for the Israelites. It first tells how Moses was chosen leader and about the journey to the promise land. Moses talks about the rebellion and a lack of trust of God during the trip and of the 40 years wandering in the desert. The next speech is when Moses retells the people
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Bible Dictionary Project Name: Student ID: Course: Bible 104-B40 Date: 6/14/2014 Old Testament Bible Dictionary Project: The Book of Job. Considered a Wisdom book of the Bible‚ The Book of Job was written in the style of Hebrew poetic dialogue. Although the author is unknown‚ there are three prevailing thoughts on authorship. First‚ Job wrote the book at the end of the events he chronicled. Second‚ Moses wrote the book and third‚ due to some unique verbiage and the writing
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Throughout the Historical books of the Old Testament many people failed and were weak. The first persons to display their weakness was Adam and Eve. They both failed and ultimately caused sin to enter this world. Moses made the mistake of striking the rock instead of speaking to it‚ because he was enraged with the people. Ultimately God used him even though he was weak. Sampson was a man distracted by women. He was weak‚ but through his weakness‚ God used him to glorify God. These are just a few
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