Discovering Disguises Through The Bible
Classes
Class 1: Transformations from the Dawn of Creation
The class explores the concept of disguise and transformation from the beginning of creation, focusing on Adam and Eve's initial sin and the consequences of ignoring God's commandments. It also discusses the importance of maintaining intellectual and spiritual knowledge to avoid reverting to a state of sin and animal nature.
Class 2: National Stagecraft and Priestly Fabrication
The class explores how the law and the priesthood were designed to be a shadow of the true image of a kingdom of priests, highlighting how the nation of Israel and its leaders often fell into hypocrisy and disguise. It examines biblical examples of disguise and hypocrisy, emphasizing the importance of faith and holiness in the ecclesia.
Class 3: Ruses are Red, Violence is Blue in the Kingdom of Men
The class explores disguises and ruses in the Bible, focusing on characters like Rahab, Achan, and David, emphasizing the importance of truth and the dangers of deceit. It highlights the need for spiritual discernment and the consequences of sin, drawing parallels to Christ's sacrifice.
Class 4: The Theospian Theater: The Master of Disguises In the Midst of Masquerade
The class explores Jesus' use of disguise and parables to reveal truth, contrasting his actions in the temple with the hypocrisy of the Pharisees. It emphasizes the importance of genuine faith and the dangers of religious hypocrisy, using examples from Jesus' interactions with the Pharisees and his teachings on prayer and sincerity.
Class 5: Cloak and Dagger: Preaching Christ in Pretense and Truth
The class explores Paul's letters to the Philippians, emphasizing the importance of sacrificial love, discernment, and righteousness in the face of trials and difficulties. It also discusses the impact of Paul's imprisonment on spreading the gospel and the importance of proper communication and discernment in preaching Christ.
Class 6: Put off the Old, Put on the New
The class explores Colossians 3, emphasizing putting off the old self and putting on the new self in Christ. It discusses the importance of spiritual growth, forgiveness, and enduring trials, while also touching on the future judgment and the strong delusion that will affect the world.