Kerygma Class

About Kerygma | Class Overview | Locations and Times

Kerygma is a Greek word. [Greek kêrugma, preaching, proclamation, from kêrux, kêrug-, herald.]. Originally it meant the proclamation of a herald who brought the news of the day, or a government official who made state announcements. The early Christian church gave the Greek word a new meaning, and in the New Testament the word kerygma is used to indicate the content of the message announced by the church. Kerygma has since been variously translated as "proclamation" or "preaching" or "word proclaimed."

The Kerygma Program uses the word kerygma as the early church did, and also to indicate the whole biblical message, the gospel that is found both in the Old Testament and New Testament. The Program has taken kerygma for its name because we seek to support congregations in their reading and hearing "The Word" from ancient times to us in the present century.

More information can be found at the Kerygma website - www.kerygma.com

• Kerygma is thorough and responsible study of Scripture for adults and late teens who are willing to take the challenge to grow in their spirituality. 

• Kerygma is based on group learning. People work together in teams of 5 or 6 around tables on short assignments. Mini-lectures, large group discussion and various other learning methods are used.
• No previous knowledge of the Bible is expected. No tests, quizzes or questions for individuals to answer.
• Kerygma needs commitment from the participants.  Each person involved in the courses are required to participate in 2 hours of reading at home plus 2 hours of group work/week for the duration of the class.

• An ability to approach scripture with confidence.
• A richer experience of God.
• New friends from throughout the Christian community!

Class Overview

Gospel of Matthew

Although the Gospel of Matthew contains much the same material as in the Gospels of Mark and Luke, Matthew has a different spin on the same material. Matthew has some unique material - the geneology of Jesus - the visit of the wise men - the Sermon on the Mount - including the Beattitudes - The Great Commission - AND MORE! The writer of Matthew took care to show that the Old Testament promises were fulfilled in the person, Jesus. Matthew's Gospel is the only one that mentions the "Church".  

Cost per book is $25.00 each. Scholarships are available. 

Locations and Times:

13 week course held Mondays, September 14 - December 14, 2009

Time: 6:30p - 8:30p

Childcare is available upon request for all sessions of Kerygma.

Questions? Email or call the office.

Oak Creek Community United Methodist Church
8675 S. 13th St.
Oak Creek, WI 53154
(414) 762-4600