Assignment
When completing this review, answers should be in your own words or quoted with quotationmarks and be drawn from one of the course readings (textbook andoverview referenced below), or other sources listed in the syllabus. Outside sources,including internet sites, are not acceptable. When quoting and paraphrasing, include all authors' last names for citations that have multiple authors. For quoted citations, be sure to include the page or paragraph number(s).
1. Read Philippians 2:5-8 and briefly describe the direction Jesus' life took.
2. Read John 1:1-3. What other familiar passage in Scripture does this remind you of?
3. In what ways does the textbook say that Jesus is similar to Moses and David?
4. Briefly summarize the parable of the sower from Mark 4.
5. Briefly list the three temptations of Jesus from Matthew 4.
6. How is Jesus described in 1 Corinthians 1:24 and John 1:1?
7. In the overview, Jesus is described as fully God and fully man; now briefly describe the Trinity and Jesus' position in the Trinity.
8. Briefly describe the kingdom of God as taught in the textbook.
9. Read John 10:1-18 and briefly summarize how Jesus cares for his sheep.
10. Briefly summarize the context and story of the parable of the good Samaritan in Luke 10:29-37.
11. According to the overview, what is the atonement, and where in the Old Testament is this referred to in prophecy seven times?
12. What does the incarnation refer to?
13. According to the overview, what three reasons are stated in Scripture for why God became a man in the person of Jesus Christ?
14. Read 1 Corinthians 1:18-25. What is the Apostle Paul referring to when he says at the end, "the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men"?
Worksheet
Address each question below with complete sentences and clear, specific explanation. The total word count (including all questions and answers combined) should be between 900-1400 words.For questions one and two, use a total of one to threeresources, in addition to the Bible. Include sources in the reference list at the end of the assignment.If you have your own Bible commentary, you may use that, or use the sources in the "Other Biblical Sources on the Internet" found in the topic materials.
Sample citation:
Keener, C.S. (2011). IVP New Testament Commentary Series:Matthew. Downers Grove, IL: IVP Academic.
1. Select one teaching of Jesus from one of the following Bible verses (underline the passage chosen): Matthew 5:21-24;Matthew 5:43-48;Matthew 6:19-24;Matthew 7:15-23;Luke 15:1-32;John 13:1-17, 34-35;John 15:1-11. Answer the following questions:
a. What was Jesus' point in the teaching?
b. What sort of relevance does this teaching have for other worldviews?
c. What does this teaching reveal about Jesus?
2. Identify at least one claim that Jesus made about his nature and/or the purpose of his ministry (such as in Matthew 9:1-8; Matt 9:9-13;Luke 7:18-23;John 5:16-18;John 10:25-38; or John 14:5-11). Underline the passage chosen. What is the significance of this claim?
3. How would you personally answer Jesus' question, "But who do you say that I am?" (Mark 8:29ESV).Describe your own beliefs about Jesus.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.
References
Merrick, J. (2015). The wisdom and mercy of God. In Grand Canyon University (Ed.), The beginning of wisdom: An introduction to Christian thought and life (2nd ed.).
Topic 4 Overview. (2017). CWV-101: Christian Worldview. Phoenix, AZ: Grand Canyon University.