Revelation--Session I

Please read the first 12 chapters of Revelation for Thursday's class.

Do you find Revelation a difficult book? A beautiful book? Something of both? Cite a verse or two from the first 12 chapters that particular shows either the beautiful side or Revelation or the difficulties of figuring out this book.

I Peter (Extra Credit)

I am late getting this posted, so, once again, we have an extra credit blog.

Please read through all of I Peter for Tuesday's class. Pick out a verse or two that seems to you to be a particularly important part of Peter's recipe for leading a joyful life even in the bleakest of circumstances.

Ephesians

1. Please read all of Ephesians. Choose one of these questions, and select a verse that particular helps in answering that question.
3. 1. What seem to be the most import ethical challenges the Ephesian Christians are facing?
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   2. In what ways does Ephesians seem different than Romans and Corinthians?

3. What specific standards does Paul set for servants, masters, children, wives, and husbands? Is he right is saying that the husband is the “head” of the wife? How do Paul’s ideas differ from those of contemporary society?

4. What is Paul’s advice to leaders on handling ethical problems?

James

Please read my list of study questions on the Epistle of James, and then James itself. Suggest an answer to one or two of the study questions and cite or two a verse from James in support of your answer.

Romans--Session I

Please read as much as you can of Paul's letter to the Romans. From the chapters you read, pick out a verse or two that you think is a particularly important part of Paul's recipe for helping Jewish and gentile believers get along with one another. Cite also a verse you find particularly puzzling and explain why you find this verse hard to understand. Alternatively, you might take a stab at explaining the verse another student found difficult/confusing.

Jude/II Peter

Please read all of Jude and II Peter for the Tuesday after spring break. In what way are these books similar? In what way are they different? How do you account for the similarities/differences?