The biblical promise of eternal life appears late in Scripture, but it blossoms into fullness with the resurrection of Christ. Explore the growing nature of the hope of those who have called upon the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob in the past, and the crystallization of our hope for eternal life in the victory of Christ over death. Those with some familiarity with Scripture will find it both inspiring and informative as the hope of eternal life develops and crystallizes through the sweep of salvation history.Weekly Lessons Introductory session Lesson 1 - The Old Testament in its Ancient Near Eastern Setting; Further Intimations and Breakthrough Lesson 2 - The Synoptic Gospels and Acts Lesson 3 - The Gospel of John Lesson 4 - Paul: Part I, Part II and Interpreters Lesson 5 - The Letter to the Hebrews Lesson 6 - The Book of Revelation; A Heavenly Agenda