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6 Weekly Sessions (90-minutes each)
Fridays, October 31 to December 19, 2025 (no meeting on November 21)
3:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. ET
2:00 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. CT
12:00 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. PT
$299
In Jesus and the Climax of Israel, Benjamin Gladd will introduce lay people, students, teachers, and pastors to the four Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The cohort will employ a narrative approach to reading the Gospels and discovering the intent of the evangelists. The primary focus in this cohort is to think deeply about the Gospels—four unique books that retell Jesus’s life, death, and resurrection. It’s the same Jesus, the same gospel. These accounts present four distinct yet complementary accounts of what transpired nearly two thousand years ago.
The Gospels aren’t fabricated stories or myths written at the end of the first century. The four evangelists wrote their accounts based upon eyewitness testimony. Two of the evangelists—Matthew and John—experienced the life of Christ firsthand, whereas Mark and Luke interviewed those who walked with Jesus and experienced his life-giving ministry. This cohort will uncover clues that reveal this eyewitness testimony.
Participants will also learn how to identify the Old Testament quotations and allusions in the Gospels and then see how these connections relate to God’s plan of redemption. The evangelists quote the Old Testament over hundred times and allude to it even more. By tracing the use of the Old Testament in each narrative, students will discover how the Gospels continue the story of God’s saving plan for the restoration of humanity and creation.
Those who sign up for this cohort will receive a free copy of (note: those outside the USA will receive these titles as eBooks):
Are you on a church staff or considering this cohort as a group at a church? If so, we want you to check out this brief PDF that has three ideas of how to utilize this cohort as a group AND it also has instructions for deep discounts. It is our hope that these online learning cohorts will be a blessing to the church. As a result, we never want finances to hinder someone from participating. If you want to participate in this cohort and have a need, please send us an email and tell us more about your circumstances.
* We are unable to offer refunds for The Carson Center cohorts
* Registration closes on October 17, 2025 at 11:55pm ET
* Books will be mailed starting 10/27/25
* All sessions will be recorded and available for streaming or download at your leisure in perpetuity and so if you can’t make it live or even for months the material is still readily available for you.
* NOTE: we are unable to ship to those outside the USA but please use the coupon code “BOOKS15” for 15% off as our courtesy to international participants. You may also use coupon code “BOOKS15” if you DO NOT WANT the books for the cohort.
If you have any questions pertaining to signing up for your cohort, group rates, elder/preaching team rates, or church rates email [email protected].
Explain the nature of the Gospels’ genre. The Gospels are Greco-Roman biography that chiefly narrate the story of a protagonist—Jesus of Nazareth. We will also discuss how the Gospels are dependent upon eyewitness accounts.
Discuss the frequency and nature of the evangelists’ use of the Old Testament. The authors quote and allude to the Old Testament as they describe Christ’s life, so that their readers may view the gospel as the climax of redemption. We will also define Old Testament quotations and allusions and explain their significance.
Readings: Connecting Scripture, pgs. vi-xviii.
Explain the author, dating, and purpose of Mark. He reworks Old Testament and Jewish expectations of a messiah. Political triumph and physical triumph don’t mark the messiah’s reign, only suffering and defeat. We will explore key passages in Mark and how they resonate with the Old Testament.
Readings: Handbook on the Gospels, pgs. 105-202.
Discuss the author, dating, and purpose of Matthew. Matthew writes to a largely Jewish audience and to some gentile Christians. Jesus of Nazareth, the First Gospel argues, is the centerpiece of the history of redemption. All of Israel’s institutions, events, and individuals as chronicled throughout the Old Testament anticipate Jesus as the long-awaited Davidic King and true Israel. Jesus is also “Immanuel”—God has drawn near to humanity. We will discuss key passages in Matthew and how they connect to the history of redemption.
Readings: Handbook on the Gospels, pgs. 1-97.
Discuss the author, dating, and purpose of Luke. He demonstrates that Jesus is Israel’s Spirit-anointed king, who conquered Satan and his demons, died on the cross, rose to new life, and ascended to the Father’s heavenly throne. He offers forgiveness of sin and life in the new creation to those who trust in him. We will discuss key passages in Luke and how they relate to Israel’s Scriptures.
Readings: Handbook on the Gospels, pgs. 209-304.
Explain the author, dating, and purpose of John. He purposes to deepen the faith of Jewish Christians and reach unbelievers by setting forth Jesus of Nazareth as Israel’s Messiah and the divine Son of God, with the result that his audience may enjoy life in the eternal new cosmos. We will explore key passages in John and how they resonate with the Old Testament.
Readings: Handbook on the Gospels, pgs. 311-399.
In Jesus and the Climax of Israel, Benjamin Gladd will introduce lay people, students, teachers, and pastors to the four Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The cohort will employ a narrative approach to reading the Gospels and discovering the intent of the evangelists. The primary focus in this cohort is to think deeply about the Gospels—four unique books that retell Jesus’s life, death, and resurrection. It’s the same Jesus, the same gospel. These accounts present four distinct yet complementary accounts of what transpired nearly two thousand years ago.
The Gospels aren’t fabricated stories or myths written at the end of the first century. The four evangelists wrote their accounts based upon eyewitness testimony. Two of the evangelists—Matthew and John—experienced the life of Christ firsthand, whereas Mark and Luke interviewed those who walked with Jesus and experienced his life-giving ministry. This cohort will uncover clues that reveal this eyewitness testimony.
Participants will also learn how to identify the Old Testament quotations and allusions in the Gospels and then see how these connections relate to God’s plan of redemption. The evangelists quote the Old Testament over hundred times and allude to it even more. By tracing the use of the Old Testament in each narrative, students will discover how the Gospels continue the story of God’s saving plan for the restoration of humanity and creation.
Those who sign up for this cohort will receive a free copy of (note: those outside the USA will receive these titles as eBooks):
Are you on a church staff or considering this cohort as a group at a church? If so, we want you to check out this brief PDF that has three ideas of how to utilize this cohort as a group AND it also has instructions for deep discounts. It is our hope that these online learning cohorts will be a blessing to the church. As a result, we never want finances to hinder someone from participating. If you want to participate in this cohort and have a need, please send us an email and tell us more about your circumstances.
* We are unable to offer refunds for The Carson Center cohorts
* Registration closes on October 17, 2025 at 11:55pm ET
* Books will be mailed starting 10/27/25
* All sessions will be recorded and available for streaming or download at your leisure in perpetuity and so if you can’t make it live or even for months the material is still readily available for you.
* NOTE: we are unable to ship to those outside the USA but please use the coupon code “BOOKS15” for 15% off as our courtesy to international participants. You may also use coupon code “BOOKS15” if you DO NOT WANT the books for the cohort.
If you have any questions pertaining to signing up for your cohort, group rates, elder/preaching team rates, or church rates email [email protected].
Explain the nature of the Gospels’ genre. The Gospels are Greco-Roman biography that chiefly narrate the story of a protagonist—Jesus of Nazareth. We will also discuss how the Gospels are dependent upon eyewitness accounts.
Discuss the frequency and nature of the evangelists’ use of the Old Testament. The authors quote and allude to the Old Testament as they describe Christ’s life, so that their readers may view the gospel as the climax of redemption. We will also define Old Testament quotations and allusions and explain their significance.
Readings: Connecting Scripture, pgs. vi-xviii.
Explain the author, dating, and purpose of Mark. He reworks Old Testament and Jewish expectations of a messiah. Political triumph and physical triumph don’t mark the messiah’s reign, only suffering and defeat. We will explore key passages in Mark and how they resonate with the Old Testament.
Readings: Handbook on the Gospels, pgs. 105-202.
Discuss the author, dating, and purpose of Matthew. Matthew writes to a largely Jewish audience and to some gentile Christians. Jesus of Nazareth, the First Gospel argues, is the centerpiece of the history of redemption. All of Israel’s institutions, events, and individuals as chronicled throughout the Old Testament anticipate Jesus as the long-awaited Davidic King and true Israel. Jesus is also “Immanuel”—God has drawn near to humanity. We will discuss key passages in Matthew and how they connect to the history of redemption.
Readings: Handbook on the Gospels, pgs. 1-97.
Discuss the author, dating, and purpose of Luke. He demonstrates that Jesus is Israel’s Spirit-anointed king, who conquered Satan and his demons, died on the cross, rose to new life, and ascended to the Father’s heavenly throne. He offers forgiveness of sin and life in the new creation to those who trust in him. We will discuss key passages in Luke and how they relate to Israel’s Scriptures.
Readings: Handbook on the Gospels, pgs. 209-304.
Explain the author, dating, and purpose of John. He purposes to deepen the faith of Jewish Christians and reach unbelievers by setting forth Jesus of Nazareth as Israel’s Messiah and the divine Son of God, with the result that his audience may enjoy life in the eternal new cosmos. We will explore key passages in John and how they resonate with the Old Testament.
Readings: Handbook on the Gospels, pgs. 311-399.
6 Weekly Sessions (90-minutes each)
Fridays, October 31 to December 19, 2025 (no meeting on November 21)
3:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. ET
2:00 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. CT
12:00 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. PT
$299