READING REQUIREMENTS
THEOLOGY OF REST
Course code: SM020ENG
Course instructor: James L. Anderson
READING REQUIREMENTS
Each student should read one book written by James L. Anderson :
1. For God’s Sake Rest! Discovering the Pleasure of His Rest. (Pleasant Word/2007)
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Week |
Reading assignment |
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Week 1 |
Introduction. Chapter one:Rest, the Pleasure of His Image p.15-31 |
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Week 2 |
Chapter Two: Rest, the Pleasure of His Trust. Chapter Three: Rest, the Pleasure of His Sabbath. p. 32- 60 |
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Week 3 |
Chapter Four: Rest, the Pleasure of His Perspective. Chapter Five: Rest, the Pleasure of His People. p.61-101 |
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Week 4 |
Chapter Six: Sabbath-Test, a Time to Discover. Chapter Seven: Sabbath-Rest, a Time to Release. p.105-126 |
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Week 5 |
Chapter Eight: Sabbath-Rest, a Time to Release. Chapter Nine: Sabbath-Rest, a Time to Remember. p.127-157 |
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Week 6 |
Chapter Ten: Sabbath-Rest, a Time to Look Forward. Chaper Eleven: Taking a Load Off as God Intends. Chapter Twelve: Commuting Between Two Poles, Private Life and Public Life. p.158- 214 |
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Week 7 |
Chapter Thirteen: The Twenty-Third Psalm, a Recipe for Rest. Chapter Fourteen: Rest, Forgiving as Forgiven. p. 215-252 |
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Week 8 |
Chapter Fifteen: From Rest to Revival. Conclusion: From Rest to Revival. p. 253-274 |
After finishing this course you should write a personal response to the book you’ve read.
Author
Title
I’ve completed ______% of the reading assignments.
1. Summarize and comment on the book’s content.
2. Evaluate the book for interest and usefulness to its intended audience. Respond to the author’s opinions. What do you agree or disagree with?
3. How did the book affect you? Were any previous ideas you had on the subject changed or reinforced due to this book.
4. Any questions you thought of as you read?
5. Would you recommend this book to others? Why?