Religious Studies > QUESTIONS & ANSWERS > LeTourneau UniversityBIBL 3503Engagement Exercise #4 (All)

LeTourneau UniversityBIBL 3503Engagement Exercise #4

Document Content and Description Below

Unit 4 Engagement Exercise Part 1 1.Using the textbook material and Gospel texts, in 3-4 well-sustained paragraphs discuss the types of miracles performed by Jesus. What role did these miracles pla ... y in the ministry of Jesus? What was their significance? 2.The miracles of Jesus function, among many other things, to signify the in-breaking of God’s kingdom. Read Mark 5:1-20 and explain how this miracle should be read and interpreted today in light of the present reality of God’s kingdom? (discuss in 2-3 well sustained paragraphs) 3.What do the following features of Jesus’ ministry indicate about his purposes? a. His appointment of the Twelve (1 well-sustained paragraph) b. His association with sinners and outcasts (1 well-sustained paragraph) c. His attitude toward Gentiles (1 well-sustained paragraph) d. His entrance into Jerusalem on a donkey (1 well-sustained paragraph) e. His clearing of the temple (1 well-sustained paragraph) 4. What do Messianic titles tell us about Jesus’ identity? Were they created by the early church? Did monotheistic Judaism have a category for a divine Messiah? (2-3 well sustained paragraphs) Part 2 1.Why is it significant to read Jesus in context? (1 well-sustained paragraph) 2. What sort of context does the documentary portray for understanding Jesus? (address the complexities of both the Jewish and Roman backgrounds, 1 well-sustained paragraph) 3.What type of Jesus emerges from the documentary? (1 well-sustained paragraph) 4.What did you particularly appreciate about documentary? (1 well-sustained paragraph) 5.What is missing in the documentary? (1 well-sustained paragraph) 6.Using insights from the documentary, the course materials, and the gospels, answer the following question: “Who is Jesus and why should we follow him?” (1 well-sustained paragraph) [Show More]

Last updated: 3 years ago

Preview 1 out of 4 pages

Buy Now

Instant download

We Accept: