October 22, 2020
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Sixth Lectio Divina (Mt 25: 31-46) Lectio1. Summary (3-5 sentences)2. Important elements (2 sentences)3. Keywords and Key concepts (2 sentences) Meditation1. What is the message and values expressed in this text? (3-5 sentences)2. What does this mean to me in my life now? (3-5 sentences) Contemplation1. Two questions that could […]
October 22, 2020
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One of the major components of teaching the Scriptures is understanding what is being communicated in the biblical text. Thus, understanding and utilizing sound principles of inductive Bible study are important foundations for teaching a Bible lesson. Using the information, skills, and tools (resources) from BIBL 360, choose one of […]
October 22, 2020
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Question: Imagine you are a Muslim living in Iraq during the period of Umayyad rule (after Husayns assassination). Which theory of leadership would you find more persuasive: the ideal of the caliphate or the ideal of the Imamate? Why? (Be sure to support your answer with evidence from the readings.) […]
October 22, 2020
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The sacred writings are extremely important in the Abrahamic traditions. Study the principles to keep in mind when reading them in a scholarly way (rather than or in addition to a devotional manner), and then read Mirabai Starr’s reflection. Discuss how her interpretation of the story about Abraham and the […]
October 22, 2020
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The student will write a 5-page review of Simply Christian by N. T. Wright. Your goal in reviewingthis book is to provide a brief summary and careful evaluation. A good review should include thefollowing components: 1. Identify the purpose and overall structure of the book; 2. Briefly explain some of […]
October 21, 2020
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1) Most people think in categories of this life and the life to come. In the Gospel of John, Jesus says,Very truly I tell you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be judged but has crossed over from death to […]
October 20, 2020
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There were 2 key international trade routes running through Israel during Old Testament times (King & Stager, pages 176-177). The first was the Way of the Sea (Isaiah 9:1 and compare Matthew 4:15) and the second was the Kings Highway (Numbers 20:11, 21:22). Download the Ancient Near East Map (linked […]
October 20, 2020
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The goal of this assignment is to demonstrate a hermeneutic that develops an application of the biblical text by integrating concepts from biblical culture. In preparation for this assignment read Jeremiah 18:1-12 & 19:1-15 and the section on pottery in King & Stager, Life in Biblical Israel, pages 133-146. You […]
October 20, 2020
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The goal of this assignment is to articulate cultural aspects of the biblical text concerning water rights and integrate that with the spiritual message of the text. For this assignment you will construct a PowerPoint presentation that addresses the following 4 areas: The physical use of water in the passageAny […]