Overview and Objectives
Lesson Overview
The Book of Acts tells us of an exciting period of the expansion of the Church. But do the amazing experiences of that time necessarily set a pattern for us today? This course will help you answer some difficult questions about the work of the Holy Spirit and the ministry of the Church. It explains the background, structure, and content of the Book of Acts, including a study of the major themes, as well as guidelines for applying the lessons of Acts today.
Lesson Objectives
When you complete this lesson, you should be able to:
- Express their thoughts and attitudes regarding the development of the covenants in the Old Testament
- Identify how divine covenants relate to the theme of the kingdom of God
- Name and describe the emphases of the six corporate divine covenants presented in the lesson
- Point out how covenant dynamics are at work in each of the divine covenants
- Apply covenant dynamics to the three groups of humanity in Israel and in our present day
- Show ways in which they have applied the teachings of the course to their own lives
Personal Reflection
As you proceed through this lesson have the following question in mind.
How is your personal relationship with God shaped by the three central features of covenants? In what ways do these three features highlight important aspects of your relationship to God?