Sunday School Outline 2.16.25

Church History
Week 1: The Fullness of Time
Theme: Understanding the cultural, religious, and political context of early Christianity.

Introduction
Why is history important for our faith?

I. The Jewish world: Messianic expectations, temple worship, Pharisees & Sadducees.
II. The Greco-Roman world: Roman rule, Hellenization, persecution, and philosophy.
III. Questions
A. How did Roman roads and Pax Romana help spread the Gospel?
B. How did Greek philosophy impact early Christian doctrine?
IV. Timeline Challenge

Reading: González, Vol. 1, Ch. 1-2