Instructions for Lesson 1
WE BELIEVE IN JESUS
INSTRUCTIONS FOR LESSON 1: THE REDEEMER
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 this document under "General Resources to Download for the Course," found in the section "General Resources." You should download this document with the study guides onto your computer, in order to use them for studying the lectures.
The lesson is divided into the following sections:
1) Eternity
2) Creation
3) Redemption
4) Consummation
Goals and Objectives
GOALS
In this lesson, we would like to accomplish the following:
1. We hope that you will learn the key biblical teachings regarding Jesus as Redeemer.
2. We hope you will deepen your love for Jesus, grow in your desire to know Him better, and become more grateful for what He has done for you.
3. We hope you make some changes in your life as a response to the teachings of this lesson, especially seeking ways to know Him better.
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 the biblical teachings regarding the divinity of Jesus and His place in the Trinity, and regarding His role as Redeemer as manifested in the creation, after the Fall, and in His return.
2. Answer the application questions in the study guides, expressing your sentiments about Jesus, and showing how you are seeking to know Him better.
ASSIGNMENTS
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 the required reading assignments. (See the section "Required Reading.")
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.