What students are saying

5 star rating

Excellent and Thorough

Mark Glenn

I found this course to be helpful in connecting the two testaments and the foundation of the Body of Christ in the earth.

I found this course to be helpful in connecting the two testaments and the foundation of the Body of Christ in the earth.

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5 star rating

On this rock

Richard Fisher

This is an amazing learning experience! It should be be globally used at every church bible study

This is an amazing learning experience! It should be be globally used at every church bible study

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What you'll learn ...

Internationally respected Bible teacher Dwight A. Pryor (1946-2011) takes you into the life and time of Jesus from Nazareth. You will never read the Bible the same way again after taking this course. This curriculum includes twelve thirty-minute videos with downloadable audio files. In addition, you receive transcripts and quizzes to enhance your learning at every level.

  • Jewish models of leadership

  • Function & importance of synagogues

  • The Hebraic goal of redemption

  • What "church" meant to Jesus

  • Understanding Ekklesia

  • Role & function of Elders

Curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to the course!

    • How to navigate this course and features

    • An overview of scope & sequence from our instructor

    • "On This Rock" Workbook and Group Discussion Questions (Great for a small group study)
  • 2

    Introduction & Overview

  • 3

    The Calling of the Church

    • Teaching Transcript: The Calling of the Church

    • Video: The Calling of the Church

    • Quiz: Test your learning
  • 4

    What Did the Word Church Mean to Jesus?

    • Teaching Transcript: What Did the Word Church Mean to Jesus?

    • Video: What Did the Word Church Mean to Jesus?

    • Quiz: Test your learning
  • 5

    Synagogue and Church Connections-Three Principle Pattern

    • Teaching Transcript: Synagogue and Church Connections-Three Principle Pattern

    • Video: Synagogue and Church Connections - A Three Principle Pattern

    • Quiz: Test your learning
  • 6

    The Function of Servant Leaders in Yeshua's Church (Part 1)

    • Teaching Transcript: The Function of Servant Leaders in Yeshua's Church (Part 1)

    • Video: The Function of Servant Leaders in Yeshua's Church (Part 1)

    • Quiz: Test your learning
  • 7

    The Function of Servant Leaders in Yeshua's Church (Part 2)

    • Teaching Transcript: The Function of Servant Leaders in Yeshua's Church (Part 2)

    • Video: The Function of Servant Leaders in Yeshua's Church (Part 2)

    • Quiz: Test your learning
  • 8

    The Model of Maturity in Messiah

    • Teaching Transcript: The Model of Maturity in Messiah

    • Video: The Model of Maturity in Messiah

    • Quiz: Test your learning
  • 9

    Yeshua's Mission, Our Commission

    • Teaching Transcript: Yeshua's Mission, Our Commission

    • Video: Yeshua's Mission, Our Commission

    • Quiz: Test your learning
  • 10

    Two Pillars of Worship in the Early Church

    • Teaching Transcript: Two Pillars of Worship in the Early Church

    • Video: Two Pillars of Worship in the Early Church

    • Quiz: Test your learning
  • 11

    That Which Animates the Body

    • Teaching Transcript: That Which Animates the Body

    • Video: That Which Animates the Body

    • Quiz: Test your learning
  • 12

    Understanding the Relationship Between Church and Kingdom

    • Teaching Transcript: Understanding the Relationship Between Church and Kingdom

    • Video: Understanding the Relationship Between Church and Kingdom

    • Quiz: Test your learning
  • 13

    Stop Going to Church and Start Being the Church!

    • Teaching Transcript: Stop Going to Church and Start Being the Church!

    • Video: Stop Going to Church and Start Being the Church!

    • Quiz: Test your learning

    • Please Rate: On This Rock
  • 14

    Next steps

    • More resources for you

Meet Your Instructor

Dwight A. Pryor, ThD

Dwight founded The Center for Judaic-Christian Studies in 1983 and served as its president until his death in 2011. He was a founding board member of the Jerusalem School of Synoptic Research in Israel. While studying in Israel, he came to realize the critical importance of understanding Christianity's Hebraic origins and dimensions. Dwight traveled the world as one of the most widely acclaimed teachers on the subject. His academic credentials include a Bachelor of Arts degree, with Special Distinction, in Philosophy from the University of Oklahoma, extensive postgraduate studies in Philosophy and Judaism from the University of Texas, and an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from the Centre for the Study of Biblical Research.

Pricing options

Are you ready to learn the layers of meaning Jesus had in mind with the concept of church? The entire curriculum including videos, audio, and transcripts is available to you for a lifetime. Choose a payment option and let's get started today.