Bible Survey – Semester 4
449 – God’s Care for Judah in Captivity
SEMESTER 4 449 – God’s Care for Judah in Captivity BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CORRESPONDENCE COURSE: BIBLE SURVEY IV LESSON #49 GOD’S CARE FOR JUDAH IN CAPTIVITY Read II Chron. 36:17-23 and Dan. 1:1-2:49. INTRODUCTION: 1. The previous lesson apparently left Judah captured, enslaved and destitute in a foreign land. 2. Let us remember though, God had made promises…
450 – Judah Returns to Their Homeland
SEMESTER 4 450 – Judah Returns to Their Homeland BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CORRESPONDENCE COURSE: BIBLE SURVEY IV LESSON # 50 JUDAH RETURNS TO THEIR HOMELAND Read Isa. 6:9-13, Jer. 50:17-20 and Ezra 1:1-11. INTRODUCTION: 1. The people of Judah are a special segment of the seed of Seth, Noah, Shem, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. 2. They have been brought…
451 – The Rebuilding of the Temple
SEMESTER 4 451 – The Rebuilding of the Temple BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CORRESPONDENCE COURSE: BIBLE SURVEY IV LESSON # 51 THE REBUILDING OF THE TEMPLE Read II Chron. 36:22, 23, Ezra 1:1-11 and Haggai 1:1 through 2:23. INTRODUCTION: 1. The destruction of the temple, by Nebuchadnezzar, was a loss that the house of Jacob would never fully recover. 2. It would…
452 – The Rebuilding of the Walls of Jerusalem
SEMESTER 4 452 – The Rebuilding of the Walls of Jerusalem BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CORRESPONDENCE COURSE: BIBLE SURVEY IV LESSON # 52 THE REBUILDING OF THE WALLS OF JERUSALEM Read Neh. 1:1-2:20, Neh. 4:1-23 and Neh. 13:1-31. INTRODUCTION: 1. The rebuilding of the walls is a source of some confusion to a good many Bible students, especially in the…
453 – The Incarnation of Christ #1 (His Deity)
SEMESTER 4 453 – The Incarnation of Christ #1 (His Deity) BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CORRESPONDENCE COURSE: BIBLE SURVEY IV LESSON # 53 THE INCARNATION OF CHRIST – #1 (HIS DEITY) Read Mat. 1:1-23 and Lk. 1:1-2:39. INTRODUCTION: 1. A major foundation stone of all Bible doctrine is the incarnation of Jesus Christ. 2. Unless we understand who He…
454 – The Incarnation of Christ #2 (His Humanity)
SEMESTER 4 454 – The Incarnation of Christ #2 (His Humanity) BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CORRESPONDENCE COURSE: BIBLE SURVEY IV LESSON # 54 THE INCARNATION OF CHRIST – #2 (HIS HUMANITY) Read Lk. 2:33-52, Jn. 1:1-14 and Rom. 8:1-3. INTRODUCTION: 1. When we consider the incarnation; i.e., the birth of Christ, we are considering His humanity. 2. Without understanding the…
455 – John the Baptist – The Forerunner of Christ
SEMESTER 4 455 – John the Baptist – The Forerunner of Christ BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CORRESPONDENCE COURSE: BIBLE SURVEY IV LESSON # 55 JOHN THE BAPTIST THE FORERUNNER OF CHRIST Read Mat. 3:1-17, Lk. 1:11-19,44 and 62-80; and Jn. 1:6-8. INTRODUCTION: 1. Our Lord said of John the Baptist, `of man that is born of woman not a greater had…
456 – Jesus’ Preparation for His Public Ministry
SEMESTER 4 456 – Jesus’ Preparation for His Public Ministry BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CORRESPONDENCE COURSE: BIBLE SURVEY IV LESSON # 56 JESUS’ PREPARATION FOR HIS PUBLIC MINISTRY Read Mat. 3:11-4:11, Mk. 1:9-13, Lk. 3:21-23, 4:1-15, and Jn. 1:29-34. INTRODUCTION: 1. Jesus’ revealed preparation basically involved two things. i. His baptism, identifying Him with His people and His life’s purpose. ii.…
457 – The Early Ministry of Jesus Christ
SEMESTER 4 457 – The Early Ministry of Jesus Christ BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CORRESPONDENCE COURSE: BIBLE SURVEY IV LESSON # 57 THE EARLY MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST Read Mat. 4:12-17, Mk. 1:14-22, Lk. 4:14-22, Jn. 1:19-2:1 and Jn. 3:30. INTRODUCTION: 1. Any serious Bible student will soon see that none of the four gospels is dedicated to chronological order. 2. Consider…
458 – Jesus Calls His Apostles to be Disciples
SEMESTER 4 458 – Jesus Calls His Apostles to be Disciples BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CORRESPONDENCE COURSE: BIBLE SURVEY IV LESSON # 58 JESUS CALLS HIS APOSTLES TO BE DISCIPLES Read Jn. 1:35-51, Mat. 4:18-22, Lk. 5:27-28 and Mk. 10:28-31. INTRODUCTION: 1. Two clarifying points should be made here concerning the Lord’s calling of these men at this time. i. This…