This course explores the unfolding story of God’s mission to redeem and restore his world—a narrative that began in the Old Testament with the calling of Israel and hope for the nations. We will continue to trace God’s unfolding mission across the New Testament, examining how Jesus inaugurated the kingdom of God, formed a missionary community of disciples, and commissioned the church to be his witnesses to the ends of the earth. We will investigate key themes such as the kingdom of God, discipleship, witness, the Holy Spirit, cross-cultural ministry, church planting, and the inclusion of the nations. Through biblical study and theological reflection, we hope to gain a deeper understanding of God's mission and our role in it today.

Subject: biblical studies, theology

Daniel Kroeze is a professor of biblical studies at Kuyper College. The Dead Sea Scrolls were part of his doctoral research at the University of Wisconsin. Ordained in the RCA, he currently serves as the teaching pastor at Westend Christian Reformed Church in Grand Rapids and leads a trip to Israel every year. He is fascinated with the literary artistry and design of the Bible and is committed to helping people understand how the whole story works together and leads us to Jesus.