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I have read and/or listened to ALL of the assigned reading (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and
John) in BOTH the ‘translation of your choice’ and the ‘translation of your choice’.
Matthew
Chapter 1 - A chapter title between 4 and 8 words
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
etc…
Mark
Luke
John
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Intertestamental Period
The period between the Testaments covers approximately 400 years from Malachi
to birth of Jesus Christ (430 B.C. to 5 B.C.). When John the Baptist came as a “voice
crying in the wilderness,” he broke four hundred years of prophetic silence. Though God,
however, had not spoken through a prophet since Malachi, he had been at work through
history. The Intertestamental Period provides essential background for understanding the
life of Christ and the beginning of Christianity.
The Intertestamental Period can be subdivided into four periods
Persian (539-331 B.C.)
Greek (331-143 B.C.)
Jewish (Hashomean) (143-63 B.C.)
Roman 963 B.C.-5 B.C.)
Persian Period
Cyrus conquered Babylonia in 539 B.C. In contrast to most ancient despots,
Cyrus was both humane and wise. He issued a degree that reversed the policy of the
Babylonians. He permitted the Jews, who were in exile, to return to Judah. Isaiah refers
to Cyrus as “the Lord’s anointed” (Isa. 45:1).
Zerubbabel organized the first group of returnees, and led about 50,000
courageous and nationalists Jews on a thousand mile journey from Babylonia to Judah.
Once in the land, they dedicated themselves to the difficult task of rebuilding their
devastated country and the temple.
Etc.
Greek Period
You get the jist…
Hasmonean Period
Same deal
Roman Period
And again…
Mark
Luke
John
Preparation
Baptism… Temptation… Etc
Early Galilean
Write stuff here…
Early Judean
Write stuff here…
Samaritan
Write stuff here…
Great Galilean
This should be a big section, hence the word “Great”…
Later Judean
Write stuff here…
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Perean
Write stuff here…
Passion
Write stuff here…
Resurrection and Ascension
Write stuff here…
5 Eternal Truths
(for example) Luke 10:41-42 Martha, Martha, the Lord answered, you are worried and
upset about many things, but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better,
and it will not be taken away from her.
This circumstance takes place when Martha is getting frustrated at her sister Mary for not
doing any housework while Jesus is there. Martha is rushing around trying to accomplish
all the preparations and was distracted by them. Mary knew what was of greater value.
She was spending time with Jesus and not getting choked by all the worries of worldly
life. This still holds true for today. We need to focus on Jesus and listen to His Word
without getting distracted in the busyness of life. I’ll sometimes get so caught up in
“doing” ministry that I’ll forget to sit at the feet of Jesus and listen to what He has to tell
me.
(you may write an eternal truth from the intertestamental period such as “God is
sovereign, and He controls history to accomplish His plans and purposes” but if you just
want to use the gospels, that is fine)
Last Name
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Works Cited
Elwell, Walter and Robert Yarbrough. Encountering the New Testament. Grand Rapids,
Michigan: Baker Books, 1998.