What is the New Testament?

Introduction

So far in this unit we have been looking at the prophets and the patriarchs in the Old Testament. We are now going to explore the new testament. 

Task

Your Task will be divided into THREE parts.

Part A:

Using the links provided, research the structure and content of the New Testament and answer the given questions. 

Part B:

Using the links provided, create a timeline of the New Testament.

Part C:

Using the links provided, research the place and time of Jesus Christ and create a mindmap using the template provided.

Process

PART A:

Answer the following questions using the links provided. Write the answers in your books.

http://encyclopedia.kids.net.au/page/ne/New_Testament

http://www.woodbinecc.org/New_Testament.htm

http://christunlimited.com/answers/afacts.html

  1. How many books are in the New Testament? 
  2. What are the five sections of the New Testament?
  3. How many Gospels are there in the New Testament? Name them.
  4. What are the Gospels about?
  5. Which Gospel is the shortest?
  6. Which two Gospels are the longest?
  7. How many books make up the History section of the New Testament?
  8. What are the History books about?
  9. How many letters are there written by Paul in the New Testament?
  10. How many letters are there that are not written by Paul? Who wrote these?
  11. How many books are there in the last section of the New Testament?
  12. What is the last section of the New Testament about?

 

Evaluation

Using the information you have found on the New Testament, write a TEEC paragraph that explains what Jesus' message was.

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