THST 110: Introduction to the New Testament
Felix Just, S.J.

Daily Quotes and Bible Verses

WEEK 1
Wed - On Asking Questions and Seeking Knowledge
  • "Seek the LORD while he may be found, call upon him while he is near." (Isa 55:6)
  • "Ask, and it will be given you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you. / For everyone who asks receives, and everyone who searches finds, and for everyone who knocks, the door will be opened."  (Matt 7:7-8)
  • Fri - On "Philosophy" (Love of Wisdom) and "Theology" (Speaking about God);  "Faith" and "Religion"

    WEEK 2
    Wed - On the Biblical Canon and Scriptures Fri - On Biblical Traditions, Texts, Translations
    WEEK 3
    Mon - On Biblical Exegesis & Interpretation, and on the Synoptic Problem Wed - On History & Literature; Geography & Archaeology Fri - On Jesus' Disciples and Family, the Crowds and the Opponents
    WEEK 4
    Mon - On Jesus' Preaching and Teaching, Parables and Ethics Wed - On Jews, Samaritans, and Gentiles; Greeks and Romans Fri - On Exorcisms and Healings; Magic and Miracles
    WEEK 5
    Mon - On Apocalyptic and Eschatology Wed - On Jesus' Passion, Crucifixion, Death, and Burial Fri - On the Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus, and his Promised Return
    WEEK 6
    Mon - Mark's Emphasis: Jesus as the Suffering Christ/Messiah Wed - Matthew's Emphasis: Jesus as Teacher of Israel Fri - Luke's Emphasis: Jesus as Savior of All People
    WEEK 7
    Mon - John's Emphasis: Jesus as Divine Revealer Wed - (For our Summary and Review) Fri - (Before the Midterm Exam)
    WEEK 8
    Mon - The Holy Spirit and Pentecost; Apostolic Preaching and Community Sharing Wed - Apostles and Disciples, Christians and Missionaries Fri - Testimony, Opposition, and Persecution
    WEEK 9
    Mon - Paul's Life and Chronology Wed - Paul's Letters and Co-workers Fri - "Parousia" and "Rapture"; Death and Delay
    WEEK 10
    Mon - Praise and Thanksgiving, Friendship and Support Wed - Church Unity; Spiritual Gifts and Charisms Fri - Excommunication and Reconciliation
    WEEK 11
    Mon - Faith, Circumcision, and Works of the Law Wed - Faith and Justification, Election and Salvation Fri - Wealth and Charity; Oaths and Speech
    WEEK 12
    Mon - Worship, Hymns, and Cosmology Wed - Families, Households and Household Codes Fri - Priests and Leaders; Temples and Sacrifices
    WEEK 13
    Mon - Bishops and Deacons, Widows and Presbyters Wed - Holiness and Purity; Suffering and Martyrdom Fri - (Good Friday)
    WEEK 14
    Mon - (Easter Monday) Wed - Gnosticism and Docetism; Orthodoxy and Heresy Fri - Apocalypse and Revelation; Prophecy and Visions
    WEEK 15
    Mon - The Millennium and The New Jerusalem Wed - Canonical Scriptures and Non-Canonical/Apocryphal Texts Fri - (Preparation for Final Exam)



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