Saturday, November 18, 2017

Purpose and Goals

Purpose of the Site

This site is for a discussion class on the United Kingdom.  On this site you will be able to view the class reading reading assignment ( click Class Schedule tab) for each date.  You will be able to view the power point presentation for  each class after they are presented. ( click tab for each of the dates to view the lessons).  On each presentation you will be able to and are are encouraged  make comments and/or ask questions.

Summary:

What can we learn from famous God selected leaders who were bad parents, fearful, arrogant,“did their own thing”, murderers, adulterers, genocide perpetrators, warriors, wealthy beyond belief, diplomatic and wise?  Did their culture and circumstances have any resemblance to ourown?  This is a discussion class covering the United Kingdom and its kings.  Though a recent trip to Israel we will bring the country and culture to life as we examine the lessons the people and leaders can teach us.

Class Goals:

1.Understand how God uses flawed individuals to accomplish his purposes
2.Strengthen our faith by knowing God will be with us even with our defects
3.Recognize that we have no defective or sin that God cannot overcome
4.Gain a greater understanding of the culture, geography, and people of the United
Kingdom period
5. Be able to apply the lessons of this Jewish culture and history to our own culture and
situations

Class Type and Expectations:

Though background and summary material will be provided, it is expected that each will read the assigned material before class.  This is a discussion class where we will be probing important issues and questions pertinent to our own day and time.  It is not to be an abstract recitation of biblical history, but will bring to life critical questions and answers.  Note:  We may know the stories, but what are the lessons?