Instructions for Lesson 1

THE GOSPELS
INSTRUCTIONS FOR LESSON 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE GOSPELS


Preparation

Before starting the lesson, you should obtain the following resources: a) The lecture for this lesson, either in the form of video, audio file, or manuscript. See the link under "The Multimedia Lessons." b) The "Section Study Guides" for the course. Find them under "General Resources to Download for the Course," also found in the section "General Resources." You should download this document onto your computer, in order to use it for studying the lectures. 


The lesson is divided into the following sections:

1) Literary Character
2) Status in the Church
3) Unity
4) Variety


Goals and Objectives

GOALS

In this lesson, we would like to accomplish the following:

1. We hope that you will learn the basic facts regarding the character of the four gospels and their place in the Church.

2. We hope you will become excited about studying the four gospels and knowing Jesus better.

3. We hope you make some changes in your life as a response to the teachings of this lesson, especially growing in your love for Jesus and your commitment to Him.

OBJECTIVES

When you have done the following, it will show that the goals are met:

1. Obtain satisfactory grades on the tests, demonstrating that you can identify major information about the literary character of the four gospels, their acceptance by the Church, and their similarities and differences.

2. Answer the application questions in the study guides, expressing your sentiments about Jesus and the four gospels, and showing how the study of the gospels has changed your life, especially deepening your commitment to Jesus.


ASSIGNMENTS

THE MULTIMEDIA LESSONS

SECTION 1

1. Study the first section of the lesson.  

Remember: You can study the lesson by watching the video, listening to the audio, or reading the manuscript.

2. Use Study Guide 1.1 to assimilate the teaching. Use the outline for taking notes, answer the review questions, and answer the application questions.   

3. Take Quiz 1.1.

SECTION 2

1. Study section 2 of the lesson, using Study Guide 1.2. 

2. Take Quiz 1.2.

SECTION 3

1. Study section 3 of the lesson, using Study Guide 1.3.

2. Take Quiz 1.3. 

SECTION 4

1. Study section 4 of the lesson, using Study Guide 1.4.

2. Take Quiz 1.4. 

REVIEW

1. Review all the study guides of the lesson, preparing for the test on the whole lesson. 

2. Take the Cumulative Test.

OTHER REQUIRED ACTIVITIES

1. Complete the Supplementary Lesson.

2. Complete the Questionnaire.

3. Begin working on the required reading assignments.

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

1. Written Project

If you are doing the optional written project, read "Instructions, Optional Written Project" shown in the "Optional Activities" section of this lesson. For this lesson, do the percentage of work on this assignment that corresponds to the number of lessons in the course.

2. Essay Questions

If you are doing this assignment, read "Instructions, Essay Questions" shown in the "Optional Activities" section of this lesson. Answer the questions that correspond to this lesson.

3. Journal Questions

If you are doing this assignment, read "Instructions, Journal Questions" shown in the "Optional Activities" section of this lesson. Answer the questions that correspond to this lesson.

4. Optional Additional Reading

If you are doing this assignment, read "Instructions, Optional Additional Reading" shown in the "Optional Activities" section of this lesson. For this lesson, do the percentage of work on this assignment that corresponds to the number of lessons in the course.

最后修改: 2019年12月18日 Wednesday 21:04