
LEVEL 1 CLASSES
EVANGELISM
Evangelism is a powerful course, and we will, in this class, go through the information and content of the Gospel so that you will be able to clearly and confidently share the Gospel with anyone who the Lord will direct your steps to. In addition to that, this course also will be a practical application for you to participate in activities where you will use what you're learning in class in a very structured way so that you can not only learn, but also do.
It is a level one course, it is a course that everyone should take. Even if you have taken it before, you can take it as a refresher. We will be having guest speakers and they will share with you how the Lord has used them to spread the Gospel in creative and many ways, and that will spark your faith and how God will speak to you as to how He wants to use you to spread the Gospel.
T his is something that we have all been commanded to do. It says in Matthew 28 that we are to “go therefore, into all nations” that happens “in the name of the Father, and of the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I commanded you and lo I am with you always, even until the end of the world”.
Your life will be radically changed, and you will get a new fire for winning souls for the Lord Jesus Christ.
EXAMINING THE NAMES OF GOD
I love this course because of all of the names that God is identified with through Scripture, we will see that most of those names come as a result of a person's personal interaction with God, and so He is called certain things. Look at it this way. Christianity, also Judaism, is known for serving the one true God. Other religions serve many gods, however, what sets us apart is that those many gods they serve, they don't even even know who their gods are; but our true one God is one God with many names.
We're going to explore in this class, the names of God the Father, Jesus Christ the Son, and lastly, the names of the Holy Spirit– how they're identified through Scripture.
This is a first level course. It explores the biblical names of God. Each name reveals a facet of God's nature, of God's character, inviting students into a deeper relationship of reverence and worship to the one true God. In this course, we will be covering not only those names, but maybe perhaps looking at what does His name mean to you? For example, my favorite name to address God is Father.
THE HISTORY OF ISRAEL
This course will focus primarily on the 12 historical books of the Old Testament, from Joshua to Esther and of course we will have to talk about Moses a little bit, but we'll have a little look at his nation of Israel and his relationship with God, and how they failed so miserably.
How did they serve God? We're going to look at their spiritual and moral decline under these many judges and leaders and kings that they had. We're going to look at their possession and dispossession of the promised land and the consequences of disobedience and rejection of God.
Remember, you have to do it God's way, or you better not do it at all. He's not going to accept it just because you gave it to Him.
So our textbook is A Survey of Israel's History, by Leon J. Wood
MAJOR PROPHETS
This course provides an overview of the five major prophetic books about four major prophets of the Old Testament. They were chosen by God. They did not come to prophesy having been born into a prophetic tribe or family, nor was a son of a former prophet. Each prophet was selected by God and called for what God had for him to do specifically.
The prophets of Israel hold a unique place in history. In fact, their influence has been of prime importance in world history today. The book that I use in class is called The Prophets of Israel by Leon J. Woods. It's an excellent book. We are going to be looking into who they are and how prophecy is defined. We're going to look at the cycle of prophecy, the method of prophecy.
We will look at whether a prophecy is false and how we can biblically tell whether a prophecy is false. The word makes it clear, just how to tell whether a word is true or false. We'll look at how to compare today’s prophets with the prophets of old; we'll also look at how the judges were in place prior to the prophet and then the prophets stepped in. We'll look at majors and minors just so that we'll be able to add a platform to be able to see how they operate.
LEVEL 2 CLASSES
THE BOOK OF ACTS
For 40 of the most unusual days ever experienced, the risen Christ presented Himself alive. Hundreds, maybe thousands had seen Jesus die. [inaudible] Many convincing proofs were given during those days. Jesus gave demonstrated evidence of the resurrection that He not only got up, but also displayed Himself in living witness among those who had no belief in the resurrection. He came to the disciples to give them courage for ministry. By His words and visibility Jesus assured them that the same God who had snatched Him from the process of death would be the same to them as they lived out the commission to “go into the world and make disciples.” That is a historical moment between the Gospels and the Epistles.
Because of this strong emphasis on the history of the Holy Spirit, it is really to be regarded as a fact of the Holy Spirit of Christ, working on your behalf; that it is an important event. This is building this new Christianity, from an essential Christ, spreading throughout the Roman Empire.
The Book of Acts covers the first 30 years of history for the church. The book that I will be using is by James Montgomery Boyce, and the title of the book is Acts.
ANCIENT JEWISH WEDDING - RAPTURE
I'm sure, maybe some of you have never heard of the Rapture or don't fully understand what the Rapture is, who's involved, when it takes place, and that sort of thing. But I want you to know that the ancient Jewish wedding reveals the exact patterns for the future fraction of the church. There was nothing in the Bible put there by happenenstance or without a plan. God knows exactly what He's doing, and He's taking that Jewish wedding, an ancient Jewish wedding and showing us the rapture which is yet to come.
The weddings today are not the same as the ancient Jewish weddings however. What are 14 steps to the ancient Jewish wedding? As we go through the study and learn what these steps are, you will see the order of God. I'm always amazed by how He puts everything together. Nothing by chance, there's no mistakes. All we have to do is read, study, and follow. I've often said to my students that the first commandment of God to man is obedience. You can't do anything for God without being obedient to God, right?
The textbook for this class is called The ancient Jewish wedding: And the return of Messiah for his bride by Jamie Lash That's the ancient Jewish wedding and the Rapture The first miracle Jesus performed was at a wedding and we will find Him at the end in heaven, again at a wedding. Everything that we are doing, that we are learning about this ancient Jewish wedding, should help us to see the structure, the organization, the awesomeness of God, and prepare us to meet Him in the air.
The Ancient Jewish Wedding by Jamie Lash. and of course, we will be using the Bible, and I'm asking if it can get a good study Bible, a good study Bible.
ELEMENTAL THEOLOGY
Christians, more than ever, need a basic introduction to Bible doctrine that is systematic and true to scripture.Many in and outside the natural church do not understand how biblical doctrine is formed; how it intersects and how it forms many areas of our Christian thought and life and serves as a foundation to what Christians believe. Every class that's being taught, can be taken back to scripture. My approach is to go with the historical evangelism position, and integrate the truth, as God’s truth, to hold the classic Bible view of God's nature and inspiration, the inerrancy of the Bible and infallacy according to three I’s.
There are certain things in the Bible in our Christian, belief that are non-negotiable doctrine truths that must be held by Christians to support the truth of the Gospel. I call it the tenants of the faith. Then you have Bible doctrine. Bible doctrine teaches you what the scripture says about certain topics.
Elemental Theology is an outline of biblical truths. It is a basic introduction, both of the multiple teachings of the Bible, concerning Christian tenets of faith. These teachings (Bible), which distinguish us as Christians from all other religions. We will cover, led by the Holy Spirit, the Canon of the scripture, the doctrine of God, the doctrine of Jesus Christ, the doctrine of the Holy Spirit, negation, angels, satan and demons, the doctrine of humankind, sin, salvation, church, last things; and we are going to do one topic a night.
A Popular Survey of Bible Doctrine Paperback – January 6, 2016 by Norman L. Geisler (Author), Douglas E. Potter (Author) Class handouts.
LEVITICAL PRIESTHOOD
What is the Levitical priesthood? I don't know if you've ever heard of it.
It's not the Aarontic priesthood, but what we're going to focus on in this class is, called to serve, and it's how we serve. We can't do things for God the way we can do them for one another. God has order.
He has excellence there His holiness, and His holiness is not our holiness. So what we get away with here, will not pass with God. The Bible says that all of our righteousness is as filthy rages in the sight of God.
So what we think may be right, God is saying, no, I won't accept that. And you cannot just give God something and expect Him to accept because you gave it to Him. Everything you put before God is not acceptable by God.
So we're going to learn what it is to serve, how we are to serve God.
What is the difference between our calling and being called? Is it the same thing or is there a difference? Do you know what your calling is?
Are you operating in it? We have a lot to learn from the Levites. We are going to learn who the Levites are? Why did God choose these people, this group of people to serve Him? What were the circumstances?
Is it possible to be called to serve God and lose your anointing to serve? Can you fall from grace? Just because Aaron's sons had just been anointed to the priesthood, they offered strange fire to God.So you can mess up being anointed. We'd have to follow God's instructions exactly the way He lays them out for us.
The book for this class is The Levitical priesthood. Called to Serve: Lessons from the Levites
MINISTRY OF PRAYER: POWER ENCOUNTER W/SPIRITS
This course is going to be an intense journey into the realm of the prophetic. We will seek to discover the role of prophetic ministry and why it is so necessary even right here today in 2025. We will seek to discover the role of the prophetic ministry and why it is so necessary. In this class we will answer the most common questions people have about prophecy, about the prophetic and about prophetic people. You will see what's going on right now in the world that's [inaudible] false prophecy. You will learn what to do when a prophet gives you a prophecy; what do you do with it? You also know what to do when someone gives you a false prophecy, what to do with that, and how to handle that.
In the States you know that's happening a lot, right? In this class, we will take a deep dive into prophets and psychics. What's the difference and how do they operate? In this class, we discover how God awakens, calls, grooms, and produces excellent prophets, and recognizes budding prophets in the church. We look at a question we might have about prophecy or prophets, and see how prophets differ from psychics and how prophecy excels the image. We will bring to light what the prophetic should and should not be, and demystify the previous idea about the function of the prophetic. We will discuss the different types of prophets and examine how the gifts connected to the prophetic might function. I want to let you know that we are in a season of false prophets, all over Facebook, Instagram there are so many people giving false information about God, giving false prophetic words. We have prophets out there talking to dead spirits, dead people. That is not God. We have people out here giving a word to people all over the internet that's just leading people down the wrong pathway. So we want to let you know that this class is not just for those who want to be prophets.
This class is not just for those who are even interested in prophecy. It's for anyone who is sincere, you want to know how it works. What do you need to be in this class? You need the Holy Ghost in this class so you can understand what your Spirit is saying about how He is operating in 2025. I want to let you know that we are living in this time that we need to know what’s going on, so even right now, for those of people who are praying and asking God you feel like you're not growing in the church, you feel like you're not being fed. You feel like you're getting dry and stagnant, this is the class for you. We're gonna activate you in the spirit. I want you to feel the anointing even in your virtual space. That's how awesome our God is.
The name of the book that I'll be using is called The Prophetic Ministry by Frank Damazio, that's of course, along with the King James Version of the Bible.
LEVEL 3 CLASSES
PROPHETIC BOOKCAMP 1
This course is going to be an intense journey into the realm of the prophetic. We will seek to discover the role of prophetic ministry and why it is so necessary even right here today in 2025. We will seek to discover the role of the prophetic ministry and why it is so necessary. In this class we will answer the most common questions people have about prophecy, about the prophetic and about prophetic people. You will see what's going on right now in the world that's [inaudible] false prophecy. You will learn what to do when a prophet gives you a prophecy; what do you do with it? You also know what to do when someone gives you a false prophecy, what to do with that, and how to handle that.
In the States you know that's happening a lot, right? In this class, we will take a deep dive into prophets and psychics. What's the difference and how do they operate? In this class, we discover how God awakens, calls, grooms, and produces excellent prophets, and recognizes budding prophets in the church. We look at a question we might have about prophecy or prophets, and see how prophets differ from psychics and how prophecy excels the image. We will bring to light what the prophetic should and should not be, and demystify the previous idea about the function of the prophetic. We will discuss the different types of prophets and examine how the gifts connected to the prophetic might function. I want to let you know that we are in a season of false prophets, all over Facebook, Instagram there are so many people giving false information about God, giving false prophetic words. We have prophets out there talking to dead spirits, dead people. That is not God. We have people out here giving a word to people all over the internet that's just leading people down the wrong pathway. So we want to let you know that this class is not just for those who want to be prophets.
This class is not just for those who are even interested in prophecy. It's for anyone who is sincere, you want to know how it works. What do you need to be in this class? You need the Holy Ghost in this class so you can understand what your Spirit is saying about how He is operating in 2025. I want to let you know that we are living in this time that we need to know what’s going on, so even right now, for those of people who are praying and asking God you feel like you're not growing in the church, you feel like you're not being fed. You feel like you're getting dry and stagnant, this is the class for you. We're gonna activate you in the spirit. I want you to feel the anointing even in your virtual space. That's how awesome our God is.
The name of the book that I'll be using is called The Prophetic Ministry by Frank Damazio, that's of course, along with the King James Version of the Bible.
PROVIDENCE
This is a term that is often used in Christian circles, but the understanding of it evades many people. We will be engaged in the study of the doctrine of Providence. The text of this course will be survival and also the book Providence written by Dr. John Piper.
This course is going to give you a theological and sound definition of providence, which is God's purposeful sovereignty by which He will be completely successful in the achievement of His ultimate goal for the universe. God's providence carries His plan into action. In other words, providence is God's blind and sovereign, orchestration of all things to the glory of His name and to the good of His people.
This course is going to look at providence in the Old Testament and in the New Testament, and how it has been revealed through our church history. We're going to look at God's covenantal dealings with Israel, to governments, over kings, and nations, and His infinite care for individuals. As we look through the scriptures and church history, we will get a greater understanding and assurance of what God is doing on the Earth now. He is still in control, and He is still governing everything according to His will and purpose.
My desire at the end of this course is for people not only to have a full understanding of adoption of providence, but to be able to have their own personal assurance so that nothing will shake you; no matter what you see in the news, no matter what you hear, that nothing will shake you, then you will know that God is providentially in control and working all things together for good to them that love Him and to them that are called according to His purpose. For those that are engaged already in ministry, this course will help you, to assist you to comfort those who are anxious, and to instill hope in your congregation in these days of uncertainty.
FIVE-FOLD MINISTRY
The 5-Fold Ministry outlines a divinely-ordained structure for church leadership – apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers. It is imperative to state that these 5 offices are not merely titles, they are not honorary titles or to be given away, but the calling is bestowed on individuals from the Lord to prepare God’s people for work, to equip and to bring growth and maturity and unity in Him.
This course is not designed to position or entitle any person, but rather bring clarity of what God intends from those chosen to fulfill the mandates on the title. In the context of church leadership, these roles offer a dynamic framework in which the entire church can trust. When recognized and nurtured properly, each role contributes to the development, and health of the congregation.
In this class, the students will discover the importance of the 5-fold ministry, its origin, and the purpose, along with the true understanding of who is really called by God to these offices.
The books being used Fivefold Ministry Basic Training: Understanding the distinct roles and functions of apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers Paperback – April 24, 2015 by I. R. Womack (Author)
FIVEFOLD MINISTRY BASIC TRAINING COURSE #2: A deeper look into the roles and functions of Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors and Teachers
SPIRITUAL GIFTS
Now, everyone knows that they are given a gift, but how does the gift operate? How can you identify the gift that God has given you? So in this class, the students will be able to examine the key scripture passages about the gifts, knowing their purpose within the church and explore how to rightly identify and use their own spiritual gifts for God's glory and to build up His body and kingdom.
The objective of this course is to understand the biblical foundation and purpose for the spiritual gifts, identify and distinguish between the gifts listed in key scripture passages, to reflect on the operation of spiritual gifts in the early church and even today, and to discern. This is one of the greatest parts of this course, is to discern your own spiritual gifts and learn how to operate in them.
At the end of the class, we're going to take a spiritual gifts test so you can identify whether you are called to preach, to evangelize, to pastor – this course will help you to identify your gifts. The name of the book we will be using is Discover Your Spiritual Gifts by C Peter Wagner.It's an easy read and most people, after taking this course and completing the spiritual test, really start to flow in their spiritual gifts.
LEVEL 4 CLASSES
PAULINE EPISTLES - ROMANS
In this course, students will undergo an intensive study in the book of Romans for personal devotion and purposes and lifestyle positions now. The student will understand principles that make for their personal growth in grace and knowledge of the Lord, while exploring Paul's address on sinfulness of humanity, the universality of the gospel for both Jews and Gentiles and the importance of unity and love within the person’s community.
Furthermore, our class will scroll, the background in this Epistle, and the student will be able to develop teaching books and outlines on major themes found in the Book of Romans.
The book that you will be using for this class is the Dake’s Annotated Reference Bible along with traditional handouts.
PRINCIPLES AND POWER OF PRAYER
As believers, we all know the importance of prayer. Scripture reveals that importance by telling us to pray continually. Romans 12:12 states “be joyful in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer” through every season of life. 1Thessalonians 15:16-17 says, “rejoice evermore, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” Praying without ceasing is the will of God. In the parable of a persistent woman, sometimes called the unjust judge, in Luke 18:1, Jesus focused on “men ought to always to pray and not lose heart”. If you don’t always pray, you will lose heart and become discouraged.
So we always ought to pray; and even if we do not pray as we ought to, we know that we should have an active prayer life. Whether we have it or not, we know we should have it, we know that we could have it. It's through prayer that we call on heaven to intervene in the affairs of earth. It is in prayer that God’s ears are open to our prayers. James 5:16 says, “the effectual fervent prayer a righteous man availeth much.” Psalm 34:15 states, “The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their cry.
Prayers, in both the Old Testament and New Testament, place special emphasis on the prayer life of Jesus and the early church. You will see the vital contribution of prayer to the whole person's physical, mental, and spiritual being. Some of the objectives of this course are to develop the ability to continually and to prayerfully minister unto the Lord and the body of Christ in your personal prayer life; also to develop an understanding of the vital role that prayer plays in the maturity process of the body of Christ. Finally, to develop an understanding of how to integrate the passages of prayers into one simple method to change ministry.
Textbooks for Principles and Power of Prayer: (1) A study Bible; (2) Prayer, Bringing Heaven to Earth by Dr. A. L. & Joyce Gill. A PDF version of this book is can be downloaded free of cost from Gill Ministries at: https://gillministries.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Prayer.pdf
OLD AND NEW TESTAMENT PROPHETS
We will survey the major and minor prophets of the Old Testament and we will be examining the lives and ministries of those prophets, the environment in which they ministered and the impact of their message on the people they ministered to. Did the people respond to the prophet’s message? How did they respond? Not only will we be looking at the Old Testament prophets, we will also want to examine the roles of the New Testament prophets. Is the prophetic ministry for the church today? Did the office of the prophet cease with the passing of the apostles? What do you think? We’ll discuss the gifts and functions of the prophet In today’s church and decide on that question. So we will be examining both the Old Testament prophets and the New Testament prophets.
Bethel Bible Institute
2025 Fall Calendar
| Week | Week | Tuesday | Wednesday | Closures/Events |
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| 1 | September 15 | September 16 | September 17 | - |
| 2 | September 22 | September 23 | September 24 | - |
| 3 | September 29 | September 30 | October 1 | - |
| 4 | October 6 | October 7 | October 8 | - |
| 5 | October 13 | October 14 | October 15 | School closed COLUMBUS DAY |
| 6 | October 20 | October 21 | October 22 | MID-TERMS |
| 7 | October 27 | October 28 | October 29 | - |
| 8 | November 2 | November 3 | November 4 | - |
| 9 | November10 | November 11 | November 12 | - |
| 10 | November 17 | November 18 | November 19 | - |
| 11 | November 24 | November 25 | November 26 | FINALS |
| 12 | December 1 | December 2 | December 3 | - |
| 13 | December 8 | December 6 | December 10 | - |
ORIENTATION - WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 3, 2025
GRADUATION – SATURDAY MAY 16, 2026
Level 2 focuses on New Testament classes including: the Synoptic Gospels, the Book of Acts, and the Book of Romans. These would include the Pastoral Epistles and the General Epistles – classes that are New Testament teachings.

Course Descriptions
Classes in the Associate Program may include:
ACTS
The Book of Acts gives us the beginning and establishment of the Christian Church. We talk about the Holy Spirit and how the audience reacted to the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. We will touch on how the churches respond today about being filled with the Holy Spirit. We introduce the messengers and non-personality and roles in acts that spread the gospel of Jesus Christ , focusing on the ministry of Peter, Paul, Barnabas and the stoning of Stephen.
BOOK OF REVELATION: An intensive synthetical, Christological, and analytical study of the events and personages outlined in Book of Revelation from a premillennial viewpoint .
BOOK OF ROMANS: An extensive study of Paul’s argument in this epistle and his major theological teachings such as justification, sanctification, and the future of Israel.
BOOK OF HEBREWS: An expositional study of the Book of Hebrews, the better Covenant, demonstrating the superiority of Christianity over Judaism and of our Lord Jesus Christ over all.
CHRIST IN THE SCRIPTURES: A detailed look at Christ and the types of Christ in each book of the Bible.
CHRISTIAN LIVING
Many Christians who have been saved for years struggle with the knowledge of who they are. They mimic other Christians right or wrong, but they're mimicking them because that's their idea of what holiness is or that's their idea of what Christianity is. We need to know who we are and whose we are. The bottom line is we need to know who this being is that we serve and the only way we're going to be able to serve Him and serve Him the way He deserves to be served, is to learn of Him. The Word of God uses common things of this earth such and prolific internal truths about who we are as Christians. Christ is known as a shepherd - shepherd of the flock. He is known as the Good Shepherd, the great shepherd, and the chief shepherd. Look at all three aspects and see how that affects our Christian walk from three different perspectives. It is my endeavor to teach students what a Christian is. If you learn what a Christian is, you'll know how to work, you'll know how to cooperate, you'll know how to live, you'll know how to dress right. By dress I'm not talking about general attire, I'm talking about your spiritual attire. You'll know how to put on the armor of God. You're going to know how to use the right words when you're ministering salvation to somebody else, you’ll learn how to live so that it pleases God because our whole makeup is all about pleasing God.
CHURCH HISTORY: In this course we will survey the history of the church to see how the church that started as a little stone and is growing to fill the whole earth. It will be a survey of the development of Christianity, focusing on the key movement and the outstanding Christian leaders, revolutionary breakthrough, and critical culture and points in the history of the church, We will discuss the various periods which the church has past and we will see surprising that the more adversity the church faced, the stronger it grew.
DOCTRINE OF HELL
EPHESIANS: Ephesians offers general instruction in the truths of God’s redemptive work in Christ; the unity of the church among diverse peoples; and proper conduct in the church, the home, and the world.
GENERAL EPISTLES: The General Epistles are named for their author instead of the church or person to whom they were written. Most of the General Epistles are written to all Christians. The second Epistle of John may have been written to an unnamed lady and the Third Epistle of John was written to his friend Gaius. Epistle of James, First Epistle of Peter, Second Epistle of Peter, First Epistle of John, Second Epistle of John, Third Epistle of John, Epistle of Jude.
GOSPEL OF JOHN: The Fourth Gospel describes the mystery of the identity of Jesus. The Gospel According to John develops a Christology—an explanation of Christ’s nature and origin—while leaving out much of the familiar material that runs through the synoptic Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke.
HISTORY OF THE CHURCH: A concise look at the development of Christianity, focusing on the key movements and outstanding Christian leaders, revolutionary breakthroughs, and crucial turning points in the history of the Church.
INDUCTIVE BIBLE STUDY: The inductive method is an investigative way of studying Scripture that can be used by both new and seasoned students alike. It’s a powerful tool for those who want to learn how to study Scripture well. When applied properly, the inductive method will provide a better overall understanding of a passage—what it says, what it meant to its original audience, and what it means today.
INTER-TESTAMENT HISTORY: The intertestamental period is the period of time between the events of the protocanonical books and the New Testament. Traditionally, it is considered to cover roughly four hundred years, spanning the ministry of Malachi (c. 420 BC) to the appearance of John the Baptist in the early 1st century AD.
LIFE & MINISTRY OF THE APOSTLE PAUL: The course will be based upon his missionary journey, we will adventure into the man Paul, we will see him in the Book of Acts, as a Pharisee, at the Sanhedrin, to be converted on the Damascus Road. He is arrested by the Lord Jesus Christ, as Saul whose kicking against the pricks. This same Paul is now the chosen vessel, raised up to be the apostle to the nation.
LIFE & MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST: We endeavor to better understand who He is today, but His role in eternity-past and HIs provision for our eternal future. Have you ever considered His heart, His pain, and unwavering commitment to complete His assignment to save a world that refuses to acknowledge Him? Along with Jesus’ knowledge, character, parables, miracles, and two ordinances given to believers; and His teachings, we will examine His encounters with the Jewish religious leaders and those life changing gentile meetings. Why was it necessary for Jesus to be baptized and filled with the Holy Spirit? What lies behind the brutality of His trial and death. What happened on the cross? What happened in the tomb? What did He preach when He went up to heaven, and importantly, what does the resurrection forecast? Answers to these questions and so much more, will be discussed in the course of this study.
LIVES OF FAMOUS EVANGELISTS: This class is one that is historical in nature and is designed for those who are interested in exploring the lives of the men and women, dynamically empowered by the Holy Spirit that God used to fuel the fires of revival across the nation in the 19th and 20th Centuries. As we take a biographical look at 12 pioneer leaders of the Pentecostal and Charismatic Movements, we will discover that the impact of their work and ministries can still be felt in the church today. We will take a look at God’s generals, both their successes and failures to learn from them. Some of the powerful figures that we will study are Rosa Seymour, an African-American son of a former slave, who started the Azusa Street revival in Los Angeles. We will look at Aimee Semple McPherson who founded the Four Square Church of the nation’s first radio station, Smith Wigglesworth who was a plumber who read no books accept the Bible, and Kathryn Kuhlman, the Evangelist, whose miracle-filled meetings bought millions of skeptics to faith in Jesus Christ.
MEN IN THE BIBLE
NEW TESTAMENT INTRODUCTION
PASTORAL EPISTLES: The pastoral epistles are a group of three books of the canonical New Testament: the First Epistle to Timothy (1 Timothy) the Second Epistle to Timothy (2 Timothy), and the Epistle to Titus. They are presented as letters from Paul the Apostle to Timothy and to Titus. They are generally discussed as a group (sometimes with the addition of the Epistle to Philemon) and are given the title pastoral because they are addressed to individuals with pastoral oversight of churches and discuss issues of Christian living, doctrine and leadership.
PRISON EPISTLES: The prison epistles—Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon—are so named because they were written by the apostle Paul during one of his incarcerations. While the prison epistles reflect Paul’s earthly position as a prisoner of Rome, he makes it clear that his captivity was first and foremost to Christ.
SYNOPTIC GOSPELS: An analysis of the Gospels written by Matthew, Mark, and Luke with emphasis upon the similarities and the differences in their structure, subject matter, and presentation of Christ.
THE ANCIENT JEWISH WEDDING & THE RAPTURE: Christ’s first miracle on earth was at a wedding (John 2:1-10), and His last event in heaven is at a wedding supper (Revelation 19:7). The ancient Jewish wedding reveals the exact patterns for the future Rapture of the church. God does not deal with the Gentiles and the Jewish nation at the same time. The Bride of Christ must be removed before God can restore His full relationship with His bride Israel.
THE BOOK OF ACTS: This course concentrates on this unique, foundational historical Book, focusing upon its transitional place in the progress of revelation; its relation to the Epistles; and the role of the Holy Spirit in the missionary expansion of the church.
THE MIRACLES THAT JESUS PERFORMED: Study of the miracles Jesus performed in the Gospels, Acts, the Epistles and the Apocalypse.
THE EPISTLE OF JAMES: The Epistle of James is great to help us Christians grow up. In case you are not aware of this, not everybody who grows old, grows up. There is a vast difference between age and maturity. One of the most practical books in the New Testament, James, is the how to book of the Christian life. In a few words, James explains the responsibilities of a Christian while giving instructions and exhortation to all Christians who are experiencing problems as we all are. We all have crosses to bear, situations that sometimes put us in a tailspin. As if the trials themselves are not bad enough, James points out the dangers that come with them. He warns of the pitfalls of failing to put our trust in God and not enduring. James speaks of prejudice, improper speech, judging one another, leaving God out of our plans, and even bitterness. A short letter of only 5 chapters, James is full of invaluable wisdom, understanding and lessons to help us as we navigate the vicissitudes of life. What does James really mean when he tells us to count it all joy when all hell seems to be breaking loose around us? Really James, it sounds easy, it sounds simple, but not realistic, then what is he really saying? Let’s find out. Let’s grow up together.
THE PARABLES: Careful attention is given to the historical and cultural setting of each story, offering practical insight into Jesus' words.
THE PENTATEUCH: (The Five Books of Moses) A survey of the major events recorded by Moses in the books of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy.
THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT
UNDERSTANDING THE PARABLES OF CHRIST
UNFOLDING THE PARABLES: Careful attention is given to the historical and cultural setting of each story, offering practical insight into Jesus' words.
URBAN AND FOREIGN MISSIONS
POETIC BOOKS: An analytical approach to Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and the Song of Solomon.
REVELATION
As we sit here tonight the state of California is burning and it's on fire. Many people have left their homes and just before we started this orientation, I was listening to the news saying that many of their hydrants don't work. It’s the signs of the last days. Jesus said when you see these things to look up. Wars and rumors of wars. When we study the Book of Revelation, we’ll begin to understand what end times are about and where the second coming of Christ comes in.
TABERNACLE OF DAVID: This tabernacle is an Old Testament picture which foreshadowed worship based on faith and grace. The study involves a comparison of the structure ceremony, and order of service instituted with this Tabernacle as it differs from the Tabernacle of Moses.
TEN COMMANDMENTS: An in-depth study of the Law of Moses and its relevance today.
THE BOOK OF JOB: It tells the story of a man who loses everything, his wealth, his family, his health and wrestles with the question, Why?
WORSHIP & PRAISE: This course is designed to establish a connection between the Old and New Testaments of the biblical pattern of God's requirements of man to approach Him. Considered are the patterns of the Tabernacle of Moses, the Levitical system and Sacrificial system.
1ST & 2ND SAMUEL: First and Second Samuel deal with a transitional period in the history of ancient Israel. There is a transition of leadership first from the priest Eli to the judge Samuel, then from the judge Samuel to the king Saul, and then from Saul to David. Samuel thus is the link between the judgeship and the kingship in Israel. He is the prophet God uses to anoint both Saul and David.

