What do you mean by the Good News?
Our Bible 101 series delves into the fundamental concepts of the Bible, which encompass redemption, covenant, the good news (Gospel), salvation, and numerous others.
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Part 1 - Introduction
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Part 2 - Hebrew/Greek Background to the Word "Good News"
In today's lesson, we delve into the origins of the Hebrew and Greek words associated with the term "Good News."
Regardless of whether you identify as a Jew, Roman, or Greek, the concept of the "Good News" holds great significance and bears religious implications. Additionally, we will investigate the meaning of a Targum and its role in shedding light on first-century Jewish perspectives regarding Isaiah 52:7 and the imminent kingdom of God. For Class Handout, click here
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Part 3 The Original "Good News" Proclamation?Before anything was documented in writing, how did the disciples and the early church communicate the message of the "Good News"?
In today's lesson, we will delve into the book of Acts and examine what biblical scholars consider to be the initial proclamation of the "Good News" concerning God's kingdom reign. We examine Peter's speech in Acts 10:34-43 to help us comprehend the original proclamation of the "Good News" in the Greco-Roman world. For Class Handout, click here
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Part 4 - The "Good News" of
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Part 5 - The Caesar Cult in
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Part 6 - What is an Inclusio?
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Part 7: Mystical Meaning of the Hebrew Word for "Good News"In this lesson, we delve into the profound essence of a Hebrew word translated as “to bear” or “to bring Good News.” Hebrew, as the foundational language of the Bible and the Israelites, is both dynamic and richly mystical. Those acquainted with Western traditions might find themselves surprised by the depths the Hebrew letters and words can reach.
The Rabbis believed that every aspect of the Hebrew Alphabet, along with the words that emerged from it, had a divine origin. Each subtlety in a word, whether in its phonetic similarity to another or its derivation from a root verb, carries profound significance. Such is the case with the Hebrew verb for “to bring the Good News” and the nouns associated with it. Given that all Hebrew nouns stem from a root verb, it's intriguing to see how at deeper, sometimes mysterious levels, the meanings of two English words, which may appear unrelated, are profoundly interconnected. Class Handout: Click Here
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References for Study:
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Ethelbert Stauffer
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Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels
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Dictionary of Paul and His Letters
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Dictionary of the OT: Wisdom, Poetry & Writings
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