How did the servants in Matthew 25:14-30 acquire their talents? Why is this detail important? As Christians, what can this passage teach us about how we ought to approach sports financial management?
Category: Bible
Concerns of the crusaders after taking Jerusalem
1. What are the immediate concerns of the crusaders after taking Jerusalem? 2. What models did they follow in administering their new Middle Eastern territories? 3. What problems arose and how were they addressed? 4. Why did the Crusader States fail to attract Christian residents? 5. What tensions are revealed in this text?
Importance of scripture
what is the importance of scripture?
Do religions lead to God?
Do all religions lead to God?
Comparing the crimes and sins of Jeffrey Dahmer with how God views him as a believer
Comparing the crimes and sins of Jeffrey Dahmer with how God views him as a believer before he died, within the context of the sermon “Weight of Glory” by C.S. Lewis
Divinity
Based on the monuments depicted in our text (chapters 6 & 7), how would you characterize these societies – peaceful or war centered? Give an example of how we honor war and peace today. How would future scholars view our society based on our monuments?
Citing images from the corresponding chapter, how is a spiritual being shown in art? What symbols are used to convey divinity?
How were works of art utilized in different cultures’ burial rituals? Why? Since we are near the end of class, my intention is for this thread to be comprehensive. Feel free to use examples from any of the chapters we have covered.
Now that we’re at the end of class, I hope you realize how much art and history are intertwined and the benefits that we can gain from its study. Decide which ancient culture was the most interesting to you and why, and then post a related website (not currently used in the class) that provides good information about your chosen culture.
Everyday Bible Study
(Chapters 32-39), identify the following items:
• From your reading in Everyday Bible study, describe 3 concepts that improved, adjusted, or clarified your knowledge of the Bible.
• From your reading in Everyday Bible Study, explain 2 ideas that you believe are crucial to remember when studying the various genres of the Bible and why these two ideas are crucial.
• From your reading in Everyday Bible Study, show 1 way that understanding the various genres of the Bible could aid in Bible study.
Everyday Bible Study
(Chapters 32-39), identify the following items:
• From your reading in Everyday Bible study, describe 3 concepts that improved, adjusted, or clarified your knowledge of the Bible.
• From your reading in Everyday Bible Study, explain 2 ideas that you believe are crucial to remember when studying the various genres of the Bible and why these two ideas are crucial.
• From your reading in Everyday Bible Study, show 1 way that understanding the various genres of the Bible could aid in Bible study.
Everyday Bible Study
(Chapters 32-39), identify the following items:
• From your reading in Everyday Bible study, describe 3 concepts that improved, adjusted, or clarified your knowledge of the Bible.
• From your reading in Everyday Bible Study, explain 2 ideas that you believe are crucial to remember when studying the various genres of the Bible and why these two ideas are crucial.
• From your reading in Everyday Bible Study, show 1 way that understanding the various genres of the Bible could aid in Bible study.
1 Timothy 3:1-13 and Ephesians 4:11-16
Using 1 Timothy 3:1-13 and Ephesians 4:11-16 as key texts, what is your position on the qualifications of an elder AND what is the chief role of an elder a local church?