Four Gospels

Introduction to the four gospels

Two consecutive Saturdays: January 13th and 20th
10 am to 1 pm

Central Lutheran Church
1420 Cordova St
Anchorage

Please see description below.

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Taught by The Rev Jeff Hackler
Pastor, Central Lutheran Church, Anchorage

Two consecutive Saturdays: January 13th and 20th
10 am to 1 pm

Central Lutheran Church
1420 Cordova St
Anchorage

I. Course Description
The four Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John are the earliest surviving accounts of the life and ministry of Jesus. This course will provide an overview of these texts, paying special attention to the distinctive portrait of Jesus that each gospel presents. The emphasis will be on equipping you to be a better reader of the fourfold Gospel witness that testifies to the birth, life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

II. Objectives
To help students:
1. Gain a sense of the unique theology of each of the Gospels.
2. Explore the historical and social background of the New Testament world.
3. Articulate the similarities and differences among the various portraits of Jesus in the Gospels.

III. Required Texts
The New Interpreters Study Bible Abingdon Press
Fortress Introduction to the Gospels by Mark Allan Powell

This course is open to anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of the Gospels and to those interested in becoming a Synodically Authorized Minister.