Encountering the New Testament, 4th Edition
A Historical and Theological Survey
series: Encountering Biblical Studies
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Chapter
25. Epilogue
Discussion Questions
- When do you think the New Testament story will end?
- How can the New Testament help us sort out truth from error?
- What kinds of questions do you have about Christian living that you don’t think are answered?
Assignment Ideas / Class Activities
- Have the students identify what they feel is the most important lesson from the New Testament.
- From class discussions, make a list of ways the New Testament presents a balanced vision for living.
- Make a chart that illustrates the continuity from Old to New Testaments and present it to the class.
- Identify the three biggest issues that the New Testament never completely settles; decide as a group what the significance is and present your results to the class.
- Have students write a three-page paper summarizing the basic legacy of the Old Testament for the New Testament.
