Matthew 16-20: Servanthood and Church

Reformed Theological Seminary

January 1, 2010 • Dr. Robert J Cara

To explore prominent themes in Matthew 16-20, including the passion predictions and servanthood.

To explain the theological issues raised by Jesus' use of ekklēsia, including its relationship to the kingdom of God.

To introduce the student to the professor, Dr. Cara. To introduce the basic design and purposes of the Gospels course.

To introduce foundational theological categories which are used in biblical studies courses. To briefly explain the course textbooks and their aims.

To introduce the fundamental hermeneutical principles implicit in the lectures of this course.