This is lesson 38 of the Journey Bible Study Program series. The objective of this lesson is to describe the teaching in Hebrews and the letter of James. In chapter 1 we describe what is meant by the priesthood of Christ in Hebrews, and how an appreciation of that priesthood affects the life of the Christian. In chapter 2 we describe the advice James offers.to make faith come alive.
This is lesson 37 of the Journey Bible Study Program series.In this lesson we describe the teaching of Colossians and Ephesians on Christ as the Lord of all creation and on the privileges and duties of his People the Church. In chapter 1 we describe the teaching on Christ the Lord who restores the harmony between creation and God. In chapter 2 the blessings and duties of the Church.
This is lesson 36 of the Journey Bible Study Program series In this lesson we describe the teaching of Paul on the salvation wrought by Jesus Christ as presented in Galatians and Romans. In chapter 1 we describe the teaching of Paul that we are united to God by faith in Jesus Christ, not by observance of the Law. In chapter 2 we describe the teaching in Romans on justification.
This is lesson 35 of the Journey Bible Study Program series. In this lesson we learn how Paul responded to the problems and questions of the Church in Corinth. In chapter 1 we describe Paul's response to questions about the eating of meat sacrificed to idols. In chapter 2 we describe Paul's response to questions about his integrity and authority as an apostle.
This is lesson 34 of the Journey Bible Study Program series. The objective of this lesson is to describe the life and ministry of Paul and his teaching in the first letter to the Thessalonians and Philippians. In chapter 2 we descibe Paul's message to the church at Thessalonika , particularly his teaching on the "Parousia" In chapter 3 we describe Paul's teaching to the Philippians.
This is lesson 33 of the Journey Bible Study Program series. The objective of this lesson is to describe the Church founded through the death and resurrection of Jesus. Chapter 1 describes the life of the Church and the duties its members. In chapter 2 we learn how Jesus creates unity in the Church. The Church is a society on earth, with a heavenly king, but a king who rules forever from the cross
This is lesson 32 of the Journey Bible Study Program series In chapter 1 we describe the power to give life and to judge granted to Jesus by the Father. In chapter 2 we describe Jesus as the bread of life. In chapter 3 we describe the background and meaning of Jesus as the the "source of living water", "light of the world" and bearer of the divine name "I AM".In chapter 4 life through death.
This is lesson 31 of the Journey Bible Study Program series. The objective of this lesson is to recall the main points of introductory information on the Gospel according to John and to describe the basic teaching found in its first four chapters. In chapter 1 we find out why the fourth gospel is so different from the others. In chapter 2 we learn the meaning of the terms “the Word", "sign" etc.
This is lesson 30 of the Journey Bible Study Program series. There are two objectives in this lesson. The first chapter considers passages from the final chapters of the gospel of Matthew describes the meaning of the forgiveness of sins for which Jesus laid down his life. The objective of the section chapter is to describe the official teaching of the Church on the New Testament.
This is lesson 29 of the Journey Bible Study Program series. The objective of this lesson is to describe how Jesus is the model for the Church and it’s leaders. In chapter 1 we are taught that God is not indifferent to human suffering. In chapter 2 Jesus cares about our bodies as well as our soul. In chapter 3 we learn the teaching of the Lord on small communities, on marriage and on leaders
This is lesson 28 of the Journey Bible Study Program series. In this lesson we see how Matthew presents Jesus as the fulfilment of the Law. In the first chapter we have Matthew's infancy narrative in which he shows us that even Jesus' childhood demonstrates that Jesus is Israel's Good News to the world. In the second chapter we find Jesus teaching the beatitudes in the sermon on the Mount.
This is lesson 27 of the Journey Bible Study Program series. The main objective of this lesson is to describe the work of the Holy Spirit in the development of the Church. In chapter 1 Luke describes life of the first disciples after Jesus. In chapter 2 we learn how the Holy Spirit guided the Church in it's first crisis. In chapter 3 we see the move to the Gentiles.
This is lesson twenty six of the Journey Bible Study Program series. In this lesson we come to Luke’s presentation of the death and resurrection of Jesus- Chapter one -in the light of Jesus role as prophet-. chapter two in the light of the Passover and the New Covenant.- In chapter three through three experiences of the disciples; the empty tomb, the road to Emmaus and appearance of Jesus.
This is lesson twenty five of the Journey Bible Study Program series. In this lesson Luke describes the wisdom Jesus imparts to his disciples. In the first chapter Jesus teaches that discipleship is a journey with no resting place on earth. In chapter two Jesus teaches his disciples how to manage material things, how to treat other people and how to serve God.
This is lesson twenty four of the Journey Bible Study Program series. Luke's purpose is to present Jesus as the Christ and his life, death and resurrection as Good News. In chapter one we find Luke’s introduction of the Good News: the infancy narrative, then the ministry of John and Jesus in adulthood. In chapter two we are introduced to Jesus’ ministry in Galilee which is Good News to the Poor.
This is lesson 23 of the Journey Bible Study Program series. In this lesson the focus is on the death and resurrection of Jesus. The objective of the lesson is to describe Jesus as king. Chapter 1 describes the kingly judgment of Jesus on the People. The 2nd chapter describes the attitude of the disciples towards the events that take place the Last supper, the betrayal and trial.
This is lesson 22 of the Journey Bible Study Program series. The objective is to describe the teaching of Mark in chapters 6 to 10 of the Gospel of Mark. Chapter 1 deals with chapters 6 to 8 and on the formation of the People he chose to be his disciples.In chapter 2 we have Mark's teaching in chapters 8 to 10 of his gospel.In this section Mark shows us that the disciples are beginning to see.
This is lesson 21 of the Journey Bible Study Program series.The objective of this lesson is to describe how the Gospel according to Mark was formed and the teaching of Mark on Jesus, on the kingdom of God and the People Jesus forms.Chapter 1 describes the role of Jesus , the church and The Evangelist in the formation fo the Gospel according to Mark.Chapter 2 describes Mark's introduction of Jesus.
This is lesson 20 of the Journey Bible Study program series.The object of this lesson is to see in the psalms a summary of the faith of the People of God in the Covenant made through Moses.Chapter 1 describes their origins. Chapter 2 describes the influence on the Temple on the Psalms. Chapter 3 gives us a description of the types of Psalms as well as a commentary on selected Psalms.
This is lesson 19 of the Journey Bible Study Program series. This pesents the main events affecting the people of God in the years between 175 and 20 BC.Chapter 1 describes the beginning of the revolt against the Seleucid king, Antiochus IV Epiphanes. Chapter 2 is a description of apocalyptic literature as found in the book of Daniel. Chapter 3 describes the main events of the Maccabean revolt.
This is lesson 18 of the Journey Bible Study Program. In chapter 1 we learn the main events between 400 and 200 BC which affected the People. In chapter 2 we have a description of the Book of Qoheleth (Ecclesisastes). In chapter 3 we learn of the three basic interpretations of the Song of Songs. Chapter 4 we presents the ways in which the message of Sirach marked an advance on earlier wisdom.
This is lesson 17 of the Journey Bible Study Program series. The purpose of this lesson is to discuss the teaching of the wisdom tradition on creation, humanity and human suffering as found in the Books of Proverbs and Job.In chapter 1 the author discusses being human, humility and fear of the Lord and the need for others.Chapter 2 describes various approaches to poverty and wealth.
This is lesson 16 of the Journey Bible Study program series. The purpose of this lesson is to describe the developments in organizations and in leadership and changes in attitudes towards the gentiles which took place in the People of God after the Exile. The topics presented include the edict of Cyrus, Malachi, Ezra and Nehemiah, the book of Ruth and of Jonah and Zechariah.
This is lesson 15 of the Journey Bible Study Program series. This lesson describes the condition of the People of God in Exile and selected themes from Second Isaiah.In chapter 1 entitled "I am doing a new deed" we learn of Second Isaiah message to the People in Exile. In chapter 2 entitled "My ways are not your ways" there is a description of the future role of the People.
This is lesson 14 of the Journey Bible Study Program series. Chapter 1 describes the conditions of the People in Exile in Babylon.In chapter 2 we have a description of Ezekiel's message to the People in Exile.Chapter three provides a description of the changes which were beginning to take place among the People in Exile. Chapter 4 is a continuation of the commentary on "Dei Verbum".
This is the 13th lesson of the Journey Bible Study Program series. In this lesson selected passages from the books of Jeremiah and Zephaniah are analyzed. Chapter 1 describes the historical setting of Jeremiah and presents a commentary on selected passages. In Chapter 2 we meet Zephaniah and look at selected passages from the prophet Zephaniah.
This is the 12th lesson of the Journey Bible Study Program series. In this lesson we turn to the prophets of Judah. In chapter 1 we analyze selected passages from the prophet Isaiah.In chapter 2 we analyze selected passages from the Prophet Micah. This section ends with reflections on Prophets and Prophecy. The third chapter continues the commentary on "Dei Verbum"
This is lesson 11 of the Journey Bible Study Program series. In this lesson we are introduced to Prophecy. In chapter 1 we learn the historical setting of Elijah and how to interpret the stories concerning him. In chapter 2 we learn about Amos and how to analyze selected passages from Amos. In chapter 3 we meet Hosea and how to analyze selected passages from Hosea.
This is the 10th lesson of the Journey Bible Study Program series. In chapter 1 the wisdom of Solomon is discussed. In chapter 2 presents various aspect of the theology of the Temple.Chapter 3 identifies the various aspects of Solomon's reign which received negative criticism.. Chapter 4 describes the main events which followed upon the rule of Solomon.
This is the 9th lesson of the Journey Bible Study Program. In this lesson Chapter 1 describes the manner in which David becomes King of Judah. In Chapter 2 we learn how David became King of Israel. Then in chapter 3 we learn of the accomplishments of David and the Divine approval he receives on his way to becoming king of both Judah and Israel.
This is lesson 8 of the Journey Bible Study Programs. In this lesson we learn of Samuel and Abimelech. We learn of the struggle of the People to find a form of leadership and organization suited to their life in the Land while keeping their faith and tradition. In chapter 2 we learn how Saul ,the first King of Israel. The People struggle to accept kingship as their new form of leadership.
This is the 7th lesson in the Journey Bible Study Program series. In this lesson Chapter 1 describes the life in the desert. Chapter 2 tells us of the life of the Canaanites and the gradual settling into the Land which occurred by infiltration,settlements and battles. Chapter 3 then describes the struggle for survival once the People of God were settled in the Land.
This is the sixth lesson in the Journey Bible Study Program. As the title suggest this is about the Law as found in the Torah. Chapter 1 describes the Purposes and Characteristics of the Law. Chapter 2 describes the type of response that the Law demands.Chapter 3 describes the scope of the and the ideal of the Law. Chapter 4 moves to the rights of property and dignity of life.
This is the 5th lesson in the Journey Bible Study Program series. In this lesson Chapter 1 presents the Covenant made through Moses, Chapter 2 presents the literary form of the Covenant , Chapter 3 is called Bond of Communion and it discusses the relationships that are formed by the establishment of the Covenant. In Chapter 4 the gives us some of the most important teachings on revelation.
This is the 4th lesson in the Journey Bible Study Program series. In this lesson Chapter 1 covers the History relevant to the Exodus event, Chapter 2 presents some insights into the literature of the Exodus and Chapter Three presents another segment of the commentary on "Dei Verbum", The Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation by the Second Vatican Council.
This is the third lesson in the Journey Bible Study Program. The chapters of this lesson are: chapter 1 -Oppression in Egypt, 2- The Leader and the Lord, 3- The Passover,4- the Teaching of the Church on the Bible. In this lesson we learn that God knows that his People are being oppressed in Egypt. We also learn how He prepared Moses his chosen leader by revealing Himself to him.
This is the second of the forty lessons in the Journey Bible Study Program written by Archbishop Marcel Gervais. Chapter 1 presents the story of Abraham whom is shown to be a model of trust in god. Chapter 2 presents the story of Jabob who is the person of faith who who struggles with God and wins. Chapter 3 presents the story of Joseph who uses intelligence and talents for all.
The titles given to the chapters give a sense of content. We start with "The Great Harmony", then "The Damaged Harmony" describing the development of sin in the human heart. Chapter 3 is called "The Collapse of Creation" and this is a description of how God dealt with sin and the consequences for humanity. Chapter 4 is "The "The Required adjustments" and Chapter 5 "The Division of the Nations"
This is the introduction to the Journey Bible Study Program which contains 20 lesson on the Old Testament and 20 lesson on the New Testament. In this introduction the student is given the information required to navigate the Bible. This includes a list of the Biblical books and the abbreviations generally used to designate each book, some instructions on use of chapter numbers and verse numbers.
This is a comprehensive commentary on the document "Dei Verbum"-The Word of God" published by the Catholic Bishops at the Second Vatican Council. This presents the teaching of the Church on the principles which must guide Catholics on the interpretation of the Scriptures.
The Word Was Made Flesh is a commentary on the Gospel of John written by Marcel Gervais who is the retired Archbishop of the diocese of Ottawa, Canada. He is the author of the JOURNEY bible study program published in 1978 and which sold thousands of copies throughout the world. It was translated in at least 12 languages.
Called To Lead, A Handbook For Facilitators of Bible Study Groups. This small book is a presentation of the principles of leading groups and in particular Bible study groups. It contains tips on where groups should meet , how to ask questions and how to encourage full participation. There is also a chapter on the Catholic Church's teaching on the interpretation of the scriptures.