Category: Religion

The Gospel of Luke contains about twenty-five parables of Jesus, while the Gospel of John contains none. Of Luke’s twenty-five parables, ten appear only in the Gospel of Luke and not in Mark or Matthew, although both of those Gospels contain several parables. In John’s Gospel, Jesus teaches not in parables, but rather in long discourses (speeches).
What might these facts say to us about the ways in which the New Testament Gospels came to be? What does it tell us about how we should read the Gospels? For example, what do these facts tell us about whether or not the Gospel writers are trying to present Jesus’ words exactly as he said them? Please write response as a paragraph

Directions: Answer one of the two essays below in the essay book provided. Your correct answer is worth up to 3 points. In your answer incorporate the biblical passages provided. Answering this longer essay will help you see the central event of the New Testament Age as the Christian perspective of God’s dramatic redemption of humanity. (At least 300 words)

I need you to write me an answer to this question that must be at least 300 words and at most 500 words: Pepperdine is a Christian university where all are welcomed and encouraged to challenge each other in the pursuit of truth. Students, faculty, and staff members from all backgrounds participate in conversations of faith inside and outside of the classroom. Considering that Pepperdine is a Christian university, why are you interested in attending and how would you contribute to conversations of faith on campus?*

Define single-parent adoption from a woman’s view and the importance of church workers understanding these issues. List 10 reliable internet sources on the topic. Describe spiritual issues one would expect a single woman adopting would experience. Describe how the proper distinction of Law and Gospel apply. Summarize help that could be provided to a single woman who is adopting.

Book to read: Ware, Kallistos. The Orthodox Way, Revised Edition. St Vladamir’s Seminary Press, 1996.
Use University of Chicago (Turabian) formatting (double space, one-inch margins, and indent each paragraph by one-half inch)
Use formal language. Write in third person.
Use gender inclusive and ethnic sensitive language. Instead of using a footnote for indicating page numbers cited, place the page number within the critique within parentheses, like this (23).

The critique should be 750-900 words, reflecting the common requirement for reviews submitted to academic journals.
The organization of the paper should have four sections: 1) introduction, 2) critical summary, 3) critical interaction, and 4) conclusion.
Engage the reader in the first sentence in such a way that the reader desires to continue reading.
The introduction should identify the purpose of your writing. This includes the focus of the text that you are reviewing. This focus should include your identification of the thesis of the book or article, identification of most significant issues, and identification of the dominant contribution of the book or article.
The second section is a critical summary of the text. Herein you engage the thesis of the writer, showing how the main themes intersect with the thesis. This section should attempt to present the writer’s perspective, identifying the issue in a manner in which the writer would identify and appreciate your analysis. In most cases, do not provide a sequential summary, but a conceptual summary of the book.
The third section is the critical interaction with the text. Herein you engage and critique the issues of the text, identifying the strengths and evaluating weaknesses. This should be the most extensive section of the critique, making up to fifty percent of the paper.
The fourth section is the conclusion. Provide a brief summary of your critique, identifying the most significant elements of the book and a reiteration of the value of the book to the whole of the academic community.

a) Three things you learned from the lectures;
(b) Three things you learned from the assigned textbook readings; and
(c) Three questions that the lectures and assigned textbook readings raised for you
Do not just list those nine items, but rather briefly discuss each one.
The paper should be double-spaced, have standard margins, and be in 12-point font
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Weekly Reflections: Each student must complete weekly reflections, which will be due every Sunday at 11:59pm. These reflections will discuss all threeaspects covered in that particular week’s course material:Lecture material (the video linked below)
Class Required Readings (pdf attached)
Class Discussions (pdf attached)
Reflections should be approximately 500 words and include 3 discussion questions critically analyzing the course material (1 discussion question pertaining to each aspect of that week’s course material).
Reflection assignments provide a structured format for considering the larger issues. The point is not to provide the “right answer,” but to ask the right questions, practicing the skills necessary to grapple with difficult concepts and complex situations.
(Please note, good discussion questions are those that allows for more than a binary (yes/no | this/that) response. Try to avoid questions that push people into thinking that they must decide between two options, and then justify their decision. Instead, ask question that allow people to consider the complexities surrounding the issues, and express them in a way that provides a space for nuanced understanding of complex issues. For example, rather than asking a question that asks “Do you think…” consider asking “How do you think…” Of course, this is just an example, so don’t think you are limited to only asking “How” question, but the idea of opening the question is key. The difference is small, but it has a dramatic affect on the way people are capable of responding to a question.
Avoid questions that serve only as general inquiries. These are questions that ask specific answers about a topic, but doesn’t really serve as a springboard for good discussion. An example of this would be “How does Islam define evil?” While this is an interesting question, it’s not really a question that allows for interactive discussion.). https://youtu.be/efcABHQt3X0?si=EVALpfZ-I2zmQr8H

Write a response paper to Delighted: What Teenagers Are Teaching The Church About Joy, a book by Kenna Creasy Dean. This response should highlight at least three ways that this text has challenged or shaped your view of youth ministry. This should also include interaction with the text (notes and quotes). 4-6 pages.

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One page reading reflection should have two parts; first, the main ideas presented in the chapter, and the second part should be your reflection regarding the idea/s presented in the chapter.
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