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Lesson 1 – “An Introduction to the New Testament”

Lesson 1 – “An Introduction to the New Testament”. What is the New Testament. Let’s start with the name:. Covenant. New Testament. ברית. Hebrew: berîth. δι αθήκη. Greek: diatheke. What is a Covenant?. Sunday School Answer: “A 2-way promise” Other words Agreement Contract

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Lesson 1 – “An Introduction to the New Testament”

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  1. Lesson 1 – “An Introduction to the New Testament”

  2. What is the New Testament Let’s start with the name: Covenant New Testament ברית Hebrew: berîth διαθήκη Greek:diatheke

  3. What is a Covenant? • Sunday School Answer: “A 2-way promise” • Other words • Agreement • Contract • Why “Covenant”? What is the difference? • The Lord doesn’t break his side no matter what. • More like a “1-way promise with conditions”. (SM! D&C 82:10)

  4. We’ll get back to covenants • But first, let’s set up some reference materials • Save the first several pages of your notebook • Page 1: The Plan • Page 2: Gospels • Why do we have 4 gospels?Why not just 1 gold standard? • Multiple testimonies/witnesses • Different Perspectives

  5. What are the 4 perspectives? • Lookup in Bible Dictionary • Matthew • Written to the Jews • Shows them that the laws and prophecies are fulfilled • Mark • Least Unique Gospel • Written to the Gentiles; describes Jesus as the Son of God, living and acting on earth • Luke • Written to the Gentiles • Makes Jesus more relatable to all • John • Written to the members of the Church • Those who already believe in Jesus Christ

  6. Page 3: Groups • Pharisees • Sadducees • Scribes • Priests/Levites • Publicans • Samaritans • Romans • Disciples

  7. Jeremiah 31:31-34 • v33 – What is the new covenant? • “I will put my law in their inward parts” • What do we know about the Law of Moses? • External law, many practices that are outward expressions and symbols • 3 Nephi 9:19-20 • What is the old law? What is being replaced? • v34 – “for they shall all know me” Who? • How will we know Him?

  8. Matthew 26:26-28 • v28, footnote c – What does “testament” mean? • What is the new covenant? • The shedding of blood • The atonement • JST Matthew 26:24-25 – What’s the difference? • “this is in remembrance” • This is how we know Him.

  9. Notebook Ideas

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