Gospels

Class Introduction

January 1, 2010 • Dr. Robert J Cara

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

Theological Categories

January 1, 2010 • Dr. Robert J Cara

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

Mini-Hermeneutics

January 1, 2010 • Dr. Robert J Cara

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

Introduction to the Gospel of Matthew

January 1, 2010 • Dr. Robert J Cara

To explain the standard introduction information regarding Matthew's gospel. To present the outline of Matthew's gospel intended for memorization.

Matthew 1-2: Jesus' Genealogy and Hermeneutics

January 1, 2010 • Dr. Robert J Cara

To analyze the unique features of Matthew's genealogy of Christ. To explore Matthew's characteristic use of formula citations, and its implications for modern hermeneutics.

Matthew 4-10: Jesus' Galilean Ministry

January 1, 2010 • Dr. Robert J Cara

To present Matthew's main emphases in his account of the early Galilean ministry. To introduce interpretive paradigms for the Sermon on the Mount.

Matthew 5: Antitheses Part 1

January 1, 2010 • Dr. Robert J Cara

To present the challenges confronting the interpretation of the Sermon on the Mount's antithetical statements, including their relationship to the views of the Pharisees, the OT, and other Jewish traditions To analyze the usefulness of extra-canonical historical information regarding first century Jewish views.

Matthew 5: Antitheses Part 2

January 1, 2010 • Dr. Robert J Cara

To present the challenges confronting the interpretation of the Sermon on the Mount's antithetical statements, including their relationship to the views of the Pharisees, the OT, and other Jewish traditions. To analyze the usefulness of extra-canonical historical information regarding first century Jewish views.

Matthew 5: Antitheses Part 3

January 1, 2010 • Dr. Robert J Cara

To present the challenges confronting the interpretation of the Sermon on the Mount's antithetical statements, including their relationship to the views of the Pharisees, the OT, and other Jewish traditions. To analyze the usefulness of extra-canonical historical information regarding first century Jewish views.

Matthew 16: A Turning Point

January 1, 2010 • Dr. Robert J Cara

To examine the Gospel of Matthew in light of newer forms of literary analysis with regard to its climax and turning point.

Matthew 16: The Rock

January 1, 2010 • Dr. Robert J Cara

To explore Jesus' teaching regarding the ceremonial law, and how he interacted with the law in respect to Pharisaic traditions. To analyze Jesus' statement, "upon this rock I will build my church" in linguistic, historical-interpretive, and theological perspectives.

Matthew 16-20: Servanthood and Church

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.

Matthew 21-28: The Great Commission

January 1, 2010 • Dr. Robert J Cara

To present Matthew's account of the passion week. To analyze the original and modern meaning of the Great Commission.

The Synoptic Problem Part 1

January 1, 2010 • Dr. Robert J Cara

To introduce the so-called "synoptic problem" and the textual data at hand to all scholars. To present the two most prominent critical answers: the "Two-source Hypothesis" and the "Griesbach Hypothesis."

The Synoptic Problem Part 2

January 1, 2010 • Dr. Robert J Cara

To present Dr. Cara's positive response to the synoptic problem, while critiquing aspects of critical solutions. To survey other evangelical responses to the synoptic problem.

Reformed Theological Seminary

Dr. Rober Cara

Class Introduction

January 1, 2010 • Dr. Robert J Cara

Theological Categories

January 1, 2010 • Dr. Robert J Cara

Mini-Hermeneutics

January 1, 2010 • Dr. Robert J Cara

Introduction to the Gospel of Matthew

January 1, 2010 • Dr. Robert J Cara

Matthew 1-2: Jesus' Genealogy and Hermeneutics

January 1, 2010 • Dr. Robert J Cara

Matthew 4-10: Jesus' Galilean Ministry

January 1, 2010 • Dr. Robert J Cara

Matthew 5: Antitheses Part 1

January 1, 2010 • Dr. Robert J Cara

Matthew 5: Antitheses Part 2

January 1, 2010 • Dr. Robert J Cara

Matthew 5: Antitheses Part 3

January 1, 2010 • Dr. Robert J Cara

Matthew 16: A Turning Point

January 1, 2010 • Dr. Robert J Cara

Matthew 16: The Rock

January 1, 2010 • Dr. Robert J Cara

Matthew 16-20: Servanthood and Church

January 1, 2010 • Dr. Robert J Cara

Matthew 21-28: The Great Commission

January 1, 2010 • Dr. Robert J Cara

The Synoptic Problem Part 1

January 1, 2010 • Dr. Robert J Cara

The Synoptic Problem Part 2

January 1, 2010 • Dr. Robert J Cara