Topic: What is a major theme of Jesus’ teaching? How is this theme communicated

Topic: What is a major theme of Jesus’ teaching? How is this theme communicated in the stories Jesus tells? How is this theme uniquely communicated in each Gospel? How is this theme communicated in stories about Jesus in each Gospel?
Start out your paper with the images of Jesus that you brought into the class, that you began your “dig” with. You already did this in last week’s writing assignment. I suggest using this as the introduction to your paper.
Next, transition into the questions you will be asking in this paper. These are the topic questions you chose. Please put these into your own words. Put them in your own words and style.
Next, transition into your thesis. Your thesis should concretely answer these questions. If you have not yet formed one, that’s okay. Put down an initial thesis. Or treat it like a hypothesis. It will change.
Yes. Your thesis will change! But it’s good to put an initial one down in writing. In a volume I am editing, I just received a revision from a well-published, full professor. This professor voluntarily asked for more time to revise. This is the fourth revision from this scholar. And the thesis has changed each time. I say this to affirm that ideas and theses change. Writing is a process!
So, in short, a basic introduction will include: (1) a thoughtful way of introducing your questions with images of Jesus, (2) your questions, and (3) your thesis.
(2) Compose the first section of your paper. Here you will look at the Gospel of Mark in light of your topic. You may use a subheading for each section of your paper. So you can start this section as Section One: The Gospel of Mark, or whatever subheading best matches your content.
Write at least two paragraphs connecting the readings include Powell on the Gospel of Mark and the Gospel of Mark itself.
This is where you need to think critically. Find content that lines up with the questions you are asking.