Online Class: Bible Stories
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 Course Description Learning Bible stories is a great way to learn more about Christianity. They also help to inspire us and provide great life lessons that can be used in our lives today. Because of all these reasons, and other personal ones that people may have, studying Bible stories remains a popular pastime. There are many Bible stories that are well known, and then there are some that are not quite as known, but still offer an important look at history. The great thing about Bible stories is that the lessons still hold true today. Although times have change and social norms have evolved, what lies at the core of how humans relate and interact with each other still remains. In this comprehensive course, you will learn the details of many Bible stories such as stories of Creation, the Promised Land, Israel, and much more. Additional stories about God's people include Job, Esther, the Writing on the Wall, and Daniel in the Lion's Den. You will also learn some of the most important stories of the life of Jesus Christ, including his birth, the apostles, the last supper, and Judas betraying Jesus. This course also covers Jesus being on trial, his crucifixion, and returning to heaven, as well as the miracles and parables of Jesus. This course finishes up by looking at some of the more popular children's Bible stories. There are many wonderful things to learn form this course; from Samson and Delilah to David and Goliath and everything in between. This comprehensive course offers many insightful writings and powerful life lessons, so why not join us today? "I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go, I will counsel you and watch over you." - Psalm 32:8 Why Study Bible Stories? Around the world people study Bible stories on a regular basis. Church groups arrange Bible study groups, weekly lessons are usually delivered at Sunday services based on these stories, and there are even thousands of books dedicated to passing down Bible stories to children. So why are people still so interested in these ancient stories? For many reasons, including: - Bible stories help us learn about where we came from and provide snapshots of our beginnings.
- They usually teach us valuable lessons that can be used today, even in our vastly different and fast paced world. The lessons found in Bible stories can be used today in everyday life.
- The very nature of many Bible stories provides people with inspiration or a new way of looking at a particular subject.
- Bible stories often teach us how to deal with some of the challenges that we face in our own lives.
- They can help to teach us right from wrong and give many people a feeling of closeness to their Creator and Jesus. The foundations of Christianity can be found in Bible stories.
- Even those who are not dedicated to religion can still benefit from reading Bible stories because they can take value from the important lessons or they may be inspired.
Learning Bible stories is a great way to learn more about Christianity and Judaism, as well as be inspired and learn life lessons that can be used in our lives today. Because of all these reasons, and other personal ones that people may have, studying Bible stories remains a popular pastime. The Old and New Testament The Bible stories in this course have been taken from both the Old and New Testament. There are popular stories from each that serve important lessons that make them a valuable read. From the Old Testament we will learn stories that focus on creation, Noah, and the 10 commandments, among others. And from the New Testament we will learn about stories that cover Jesus, the Good Samaritan, and others. Having a variety of Bible stories, pulling from both the Old and New Testaments, you will learn a variety of stories and lessons. Some you may already be familiar with, such as the birth of Jesus, and others may be lesser known to you, such as the Man Born Blind. Whether you are already familiar with some or not, each will serve a purpose of helping you to review or learn anew. Course Lessons |  | Lesson 1: An Introduction to Bible StoriesIn this lesson, you will be introduced to why people study Bible stories and more. | Lesson 2: Stories in GenesisIn this lesson, you will learn some of the Bible stories in Genesis, including the creation of the world and Adam and Eve. | Lesson 3: Going to the Promised LandIn this lesson we will look at stories of the Promised Land, including Moses and the burning bush and the 10 commandments. | Lesson 4: Israelite StoriesIn this lesson, we will look at various Bible stories that are about Samson, David and Goliath, and Jonah. | Lesson 5: More Stories of God's PeopleIn this lesson, we look at additional Bible stories of God's people, including Job, Esther, and Daniel. | Lesson 6: Stories of Jesus ChristIn this lesson, we begin to look at Bible stories about Jesus Christ, starting with his birth. | Lesson 7: More Jesus StoriesIn this lesson we look at more stories about Jesus, including the last supper, Judas betraying Jesus, and Jesus being on trial. | Lesson 8: Jesus Dies, Lives OnIn this lesson, we look at additional stories about Jesus, including his crucifixion, rising from the dead, and going to heaven. | Lesson 9: Miracles of JesusIn this lesson, we will look at some of the various miracles that were performed by Jesus. | Lesson 10: Parables of JesusIn this lesson, we will look at several of Jesus' parables, including the well-known parable of the Good Samaritan. | Lesson 11: Bible Stories for KidsThis final lesson focuses on Bible stories for kids. |
Additional Information | Course Title | : | Bible Stories | | CEU Value | : | | | Standard | : | Course Adheres to the ANSI/IACET 1-2007 Standard | | Accreditation | : | | | Languages | : | English - United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and other English speaking countries | | Course Number | : | 7550486 | | Course Type | : | General Education | | Course URL | : | | | Course Rating | : |  | | Instructor | : | | | Syllabus | : | | | Grading Policy | : | Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive a CEU Certificate documenting CEUs earned | | Assessment Method | : | Lesson assignments and review exams | | Duration | : | Continuous: Enroll anytime! | | Requirements | : | View Technical Requirements | | Course Fee | : | Basic Course: $35.00 (no CEU Certificate) | | | | | NOT FOR COLLEGE CREDIT This is a non-credit course, and is provided for your personal enrichment.
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