Becoming Wise: Proverbs and James Class
Becoming Wise: Proverbs & James (January 24-February 21 2010)
This course provides a broad overview of biblical wisdom literature, specifically Proverbs and James (the primary Old and New Testament wisdom books). The intentions of the class are as follows:
- to increase the student’s biblical literacy
- to help establish a framework for understanding reformed theology
- to equip the student with basic exegetical skills to analyze and apply wisdom literature.
We will use Scripture to analyze itself, so we will examine passages in Genesis through the writings of various biblical authors: Moses, Luke, John, David, etc. A more literal translation of the bible [RSV, ASV, or ESV] is recommended, but by no means required. The instructor will also post handouts here.
Schedule: Sundays, January 24 through February 21 from 12:10PM to 1:30PM. There will be no class on February 14.
Location: Hunter College, West Building (Southwest Corner of 68 & Lexington).
Childcare: Childcare is provided by RSVP only for children 3 and under. To make arrangements for childcare, please email Bethany at bethany.griffith@redeemer.com at least 4 days prior to the start of the class (Wednesday).
Please click this link to download the class slides
If you have any questions, please contact: foundations@redeemer.com
| Becoming Wise: Proverbs & James (January 24-February 21) | ||
| Date/Time | Class | Description |
| Jan 24 12:10PM - 1:30PM | Pure and Undefiled Religion | In this class, we will study James Chapter 1. This class will provide a framework towards understanding the source of Godly Wisdom and how it compares and conflicts with Worldly Wisdom. We will then see that true Godly Wisdom provides the believer with a means to pursue pure and undefiled religion [James 1:27]. |
| Jan 31 12:10PM - 1:30PM | If Sinners Entice You… | This class will focus on the two archetypes of foolishness found in Proverbs: the adulterous woman and the violent man. We will carefully study these two personalities, using both Old and New Testament sources to understand what they are about and why they are to be avoided. |
| Feb 7 12:10PM - 1:30PM | Your Father’s Instructions and Your Mother’s Teaching | In this class, we will examine the 10 Commandments to see how they operate as the primary ethic throughout Wisdom Literature, in both the Old and New Testaments. |
| Feb 21 12:10PM - 2:30PM | Call | In this final class, we will focus on the concept of call. Call is a useful framework towards understanding what jobs we should take, where we should live, and how we should participate in the ministry of the church. This is also where Godly wisdom and earthly wisdom clash. |
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Location: Hunter College - West Building (directions) Room 506 | ||
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Instructor: Marty Young | ||
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