A Compendium of Practical Theology.
The Life of Christ course integrates Bible knowledge, Bible background,
theological concepts, personal spiritual formation, and practical ministry
work, into a single series of study, based on the life of Jesus Christ as
recorded in the Gospel of Matthew.
Our Urbacad classes are based on the concept that people learn best when
they discover truth for themselves, discuss it with others, practice how
to apply truth to ministry, and then use those truths to increase their
usefulness to the Kingdom of God.
Each Urbacad study group meets as a cadre, taking each book and each unit
in order, working and encouraging one another for mutual success. The
group leader for the cadre must be trained in principles of effective
teaching and group dynamics, and keep in regular contact with one of the
Center Directors.
For more information, refer to the
FAQ.
Here is an overview of the
units in each of the Life of Christ books.
Book 1: Infancy
Jesus' birth, infancy and
youth; the geography and political background in Palestine in Jesus'
lifetime; the Roman Empire; the Herod family; the Kingdom of Heaven; the
stages in Jesus' life and ministry; the genealogies of Matthew and Luke;
Bible study techniques; Son of God and Son of Man; God's promises; His
sovereignty.
Book 2: Year of
Preparation
John the Baptist; confession
of sin; Pharisees and Sadducees; the Trinity; the Apostles' Creed; the
attributes of God; Jesus' temptations; His use of Scripture; inspiration
of the Bible; leading others to Christ.
Book 3: Year of Popularity
Expansion of the Kingdom
through Galilee and beyond; Edicts of the Kingdom; sermon preparation;
prayer; Evidences of the Kingdom; science and miracles; Envoys of the
Kingdom; Enemies of the Kingdom; Examples of the Kingdom; parables;
Extending the Kingdom; personal testimony; planting churches.
Book 4: Year of Passion
(part 1)
Jesus' journeys and teaching;
the doctrine of man; the image of God; sin; death; Spiritism;
psychological adjustments; sex, marriage, family; material possessions;
God's generosity; ambitions - spiritual and worldly.
Book 5: Year of Passion
(part 2)
Jesus: Prophet, Priest, King;
mind, emotions and will; evaluation techniques for Scripture; the Second
Coming; the Jewish nation; parables; church finances; the Lord's Supper;
Jesus’ Passion and Resurrection; comparative analysis of the four Gospels.
Book 6: Risen Life
Proofs of the Resurrection;
the Great Commission; Jesus' ascension and exaltation; Pentecost; Person,
work, fullness of the Holy Spirit; the early church and its discipline;
baptism; miracles and healing; persecution and suffering; the Apostles'
teaching; personal evangelism; counseling; techniques of Bible Analysis.
Cost:
Each workbook in the series is $20.00. The Group Leader’s guide for each
workbook is $8.00. These prices are postpaid.
Please note: the
Center Directors will supply these books only to trained group leaders and
will continue to follow up with all group leaders. This is necessary,
because the Urbacad approach is a lot more than just a workbook for a
weekly Bible study. The elements of weekly seminar discussion, and
supervised ministry assignments and projects, are essential to the success
of the students in the study group.
