Class Syllabus: 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 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? Course Requirements
This course will not require you to have previous experience in any particular area but you should have a high school reading level. No books will be required.
Course Topics
I. Introduction
a. Why read Bible stories
b. Old and New Testament
c. Narrowing it down
II. Stories in Genesis
a. Creation of the world
b. Creation of Adam of Eve
c. The forbidden fruit of Eve
d. Noah and the flood
e. Sodom and Gomorrah
III. Going to the Promise Land
a. Moses and the burning bush
b. The ten plagues
c. The 10 commandments
d. Crossing the Red Sea
IV. Israel
a. Samson
b. David and Goliath
c. David and Bathsheba
d. Jonah and the big fish
V. God’s people in other countries
a. The suffering of Job
b. Esther’s banquet
c. Writing on the wall
d. Daniel and the Lion’s Den
VI. Stories of Jesus Christ
a. Jesus is born
b. Jesus in the temple
c. 12 apostles chosen
d. John the Baptist
VII. More Jesus Stories
a. The last supper
b. Judas betrays Jesus
c. Jesus on trial
VIII. Jesus Dies, Lives On
a. Jesus is crucified
b. Jesus raised from the dead
c. Jesus goes to heaven
IX. Miracles of Jesus
a. Two blind men
b. Canaanite woman’s daughter
c. Boy with demon
d. Man born blind
e. 5,000 people fed
f. Water turned into wine
X. Parables of Jesus
a. What parables are
b. Weeds
c. Hidden treasures
d. Owner of a house
e. Moneylender
f. Good Samaritan
g. Lowest seat at the feast
XI. Bible Stories for Kids
a. Baby in a basket
b. The wise king
c. Samson
d. Noah’s rainbow
e. Others
Course Materials
All course materials is provided in this class. There is no need to buy additional resources.
Grading Policy
Each lesson will include a written and practice assignment that will directly apply what you have learned.
A brief 25 pt. quiz will follow each lesson. Students will successfully complete this course with 70% or better.
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