Tuesday Bible Classes
NEW TESTAMENT SURVEY (fall)
Grades 9 to 12
Semester Fee: $10 (materials)
“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for
reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.” (2 Timothy 3:16) Why are there four gospel accounts? What
bearing does the New Testament have on my life? What’s “new”? Aren’t both the Old and New Testaments
“old”? God told Moses, “See...that thou make all things according to the pattern shewed to thee in the mount.”
(Hebrews 8:5) As in the Old Testament, God has also revealed Himself in the New Testament writings and we are likewise admonished
to pursue life “according to the pattern.” In this course we will survey the New Testament so that we can understand
the pattern. Students will learn the New Testament timeline, organization, and message as well as the impact of the Lord Jesus
Christ on this earth. Students will be expected to spend two to three hours each week in Bible reading, studying, and homework.
PREREQUISITE: Although Mr. Webber considers this workshop a ministry and,
therefore, offers it tuition free, he does request that students commit to completing the course once enrolled.
REQUIRED TEXT: There is a $10 fee due the second class to cover the cost
of course materials. Since this is a survey course, students may use their personal Bibles (any translation) for classwork.
For students who do not have a Bible, Mr. Webber can provide one for a nominal fee.
“WHAT IS THAT YOU SAY?”
(fall)
Grades 9 to 12
Semester Fee: None
This course covers four of Paul’s Epistles (Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, and Colossians.) The course will
explore what occasioned Paul writing each of these letters, their central theme(s), and their implications for us as we seek
to be the people God has created us, redeemed us, and empowers us to be. Since “Scripture is the best interpreter of
Scripture,” there will be a lot of cross-referencing between these letters and other passages of Scripture. We will
also make note of the many parallels between Paul’s letter to the Colossians and to the Ephesians.
SHOE LEATHER
CHRISTIANITY (spring)
Grades 9 to 12
Semester Fee: None
Following our first semester studying the New Testament itself, it’s time to look at some examples of those who
believed it wholeheartedly and lived it out. This semester we will be investigating the reasonable results of sound theology.
What should be the result of soundly understanding what Christianity really is? A changed life! The sober reality is that
we do live out our theology for all to see. This semester we will read true stories of lives changed by Christianity. We will
read three biographies and discuss how the same Christianity that we understand from our Bibles can be, and is being, lived
out by faith in the lives of others. Younger students who are good readers are welcome.
REQUIRED TEXT: Texts will be announced in the fall.
THE GOSPEL AND 1ST EPISTLE OF JOHN (spring)
Grades 9 to 12
Semester Fee: None
In this course students will come to know and appreciate the unique character of John’s Gospel in contrast to the
Synoptic Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. They will also come to appreciate that the true glory of God is best seen in
His love rather than in His power (although both are important), and the significance John places on the last hours of Jesus’
life before his death (John 13-19.) In our study of 1 John students will come to better understand and appreciate true “agape”
love. They will also come to better understand their role in God’s scheme of things, summed up in John 13:34-35 and
John 17:15-18.
MOSTLY BAD IDEAS (OR HARMFUL IDEAS YOU
WILL ENCOUNTER IN COLLEGE) (fall)
Grades 9 to 12 (parents welcome)
Semester Fee: $25/person or $50/family
Not a class with homework, but a series of 5 lectures, one lecture about every 3 weeks, throughout the fall semester.
Nothing is more important to a good parent than their children’s souls and the ideas they are taught, or not taught,
and the impact on those souls. The goal of these lectures is to prepare your students for the ideas they will encounter in
college which are antithetical to their faith and to the moral ideas which your upbringing has instilled in them. Students
need to be educated to recognize ideas they will encounter, both articulated in classes and in conversation with other students,
and in the behavior of professors and students, which are inconsistent with, contrary to, indifferent to, or simply subversive
of, the ideas with which they have been raised. In what would once have been called “apologetics,” ideas will
be presented on how to defend the good ideas parents have tried to give their children against the influence of the contrary
ones to which they will be exposed. (For Dr. Glenn’s longer explanation, check out the handout at the Board Table or
e-mail Lois Dixon.)
REQUIRED MATERIALS: None, although some handouts will be provided.
GOD MADE
THE WORLD & ME, TOO!
Pre K --1st Grade (ages 4 to 7)
Semester Fee: $50
Class Size: Min. 3, Max. 12
Not your ordinary Bible class. Crafts, snacks, games, and play-acting are all part of how we will learn about God’s
amazing Word. From learning that God is the one who invented having parties, to seeing Him as the One who forgave the criminal
on the cross beside Him, we will have fun together learning about our awesome God. Subjects will not be repeated from last
year, so alumni are welcome!
Updated September 2008
