Why is taking on the role of a servant so difficult and so necessary for those who are committed to ministry? How does one nurture the attitude and lifestyle that places others above oneself?

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Servant Leadership

Why is taking on the role of a servant so difficult and so necessary for those who are committed to ministry? How does one nurture the attitude and lifestyle that places others above oneself? Provide concrete examples from your observations or experiences of a “kingdom leadership” pattern, as discussed in Howell, chapter 16.

Respond to the above post in 300 words using Turabian format. Quotations should comprise no more than 10% of the total word count. You must incorporate 2 scholarly citations in your Turabian format. Any sources cited must have been published within the last five years.

What does the Bible say about ethnic reconciliation? What, if any, are the distinguishable differences between diversity and ethnic reconciliation? What are some other (if any) terms that stood out to you and why?

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Ethnic Reconciliation Discussion

Introduction
In the readings, you will read about community, culture, cultural exclusiveness, and cultural inclusiveness. Please give special attention to discern the role of community and the cultural impact on the worship of God.

Questions
What does the Bible say about ethnic reconciliation?
What, if any, are the distinguishable differences between diversity and ethnic reconciliation?
What are some other (if any) terms that stood out to you and why?
Instructions
Initial post due by Wednesday of Week Three. Write a 300-word post discussing the above questions. Be sure to include information from Biblical texts and cite appropriately.

Choose the 1 which most caused you to reflect upon your personal reasons for learning biblical Hebrew. Discuss your thoughts on that 1 particular reason.

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Discussion The Importance of Knowing Biblical Hebrew

In Chapter 1 of your Hebrew textbook, Dr. Roden has laid out 4 important reasons for knowing Biblical Hebrew. Choose the 1 which most caused you to reflect upon your personal reasons for learning biblical Hebrew. Then discuss your thoughts on that 1 particular reason. Use 300 words and you must support their assertions with at least 2 scholarly citations in Turabian format. Any sources cited must have been published within the last 30 years. Acceptable sources include commentaries, the textbook, scholarly journal articles, Hebrew dictionaries, lexicons, and concordances. English dictionaries and the Bible are not accepted as scholarly sources for this assignment.

Discuss in 300 words which of the 11 character studies from this week’s Howell readings (OT Leaders) do you relate most in regard to your own leadership path?

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Discussion Old Testament Leaders

Discuss in 300 words which of the 11 character studies from this week’s Howell readings (OT Leaders) do you relate most in regard to your own leadership path? How do you most imitate the character, and what do you add to your life to emulate this person. Your quotations should comprise no more than 10% of the total word count. You must incorporate at least 2 scholarly citations in Tubarian format. Any sources cited must have been published within the last five years. I’m a mixture of Joseph, Joshua, Nehemiah and Moses.

Were you surprised by some of the observations in reference to what evangelism is “not”? Are you guilty of excuses? What needs to change?

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Discussion: Evangelism and the Gospel

REad chapters 1 – 5 and Chapter 30 of Everday Evangelism by Dave Earley and David Wheeler. Read chapter 3 of The Art of Personal Evangelism by Will McRaney, Jr. Read chapters 1- 5 of The Great Commission to Worship by David Wheeler and Vernon M. Whaley. Read What Evangelism Is Not.
Watch the video https://cdnapisec.kaltura.com/index.php/extwidget/preview/partner_id/2167581/uiconf_id/39959791/entry_id/0_5di50tyo/embed/dynamic

In McRaney chapter 3, the author outlines content essentials to understanding the gospel message. He also outlines what the “message” is NOT, and what “belief” is NOT – in a world that is constantly trying to water down and replace the gospel through pursuits like social justice and moral deism to name a few, discuss the essentials of the gospel message in detail. Is repentance essential? Is surrender essential? What does it mean to be born again? Why is the resurrection important, sacrificial atonement, etc. In short, what is the gospel, thoroughly define essential aspects .
In addition, after reading the assigned chapters in Everyday Series: Evangelism, as well as reading the article on “What Evangelism is Not” and watching the introduction video for this week that discusses several key perspectives related to evangelism, incorporate several insights from the material into your thread in reference to how this will impact your perspective on evangelism. Based on the material, thoroughly discuss how evangelism should be viewed and be honest about your misunderstandings. Were you surprised by some of the observations in reference to what evangelism is “not”? Are you guilty of excuses? What needs to change?

Write a minimum 500-word autobiographical paper describing yourself and why you are interested in this class. Include a testimony of your multiethnic/multicultural journey.

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Assignment 1c: Reflection Paper

Due Jan 15 by 11:59pm Points 50 Submitting a file upload
Instructions
Write a minimum 500-word autobiographical paper describing yourself and why you are interested in this class. Include a testimony of your multiethnic/multicultural journey. This paper does not have to be in Turabian format; however, if you use any outside sources, cite them appropriately using the SSM Style Guide.

Has the practice of Western Christianity narrowed/weakened the gospel? Explain your answer using Biblical texts.

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 Western Christianity Discussion

Introduction
In your readings, you will read about the creation of man, man’s responsibilities, the fall, and God’s plan of redemption. As you read, give special attention to the believer’s relationship with God and the believer’s relationship with others (this will give a context for discussion).

Question
Has the practice of Western Christianity narrowed/weakened the gospel? Explain your answer using Biblical texts.

Instructions
Initial post due by Wednesday of Week One. Write a 300-word post discussing the above question. Be sure to include information from Biblical texts and cite appropriately.

Reply due by Saturday of Week One. After reading the posts of all your fellow students, reply to two fellow students with a minimum 200-word post giving them feedback on their discussion. Feel free to ask questions regarding the information they share.

Write a four page paper that answers the question: How is the Bible true. Using a single story or passage from the Bible, explore what capital T truth the story holds for our world today.

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“Capital T-truths” in the Bible

Write a four page paper that answers the question: How is the Bible true. (Note, this is different than asking if the Bible is true). Using a single story or passage from the Bible, explore what capital T truth the story holds for our world today. Paper must incorporate at least 3 additional sources from class content.

Write a 500-word reflection, book reflection on ISAIAH, which should give a short summary of the book and what impact it had on you as a reader.

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Old testament book reflection: Isaiah

Write a 500-word reflection, book reflection on ISAIAH, which should give a short summary of the book and what impact it had on you as a reader.

Provide a focused and concise question. List 1-4 objections to the answer you will be giving. Provide an “on the contrary” statement that gives your answer supported by an argument from legitimate authority.

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Christianity and science Article

Your article can cover any material we’ve covered in class and must be written following the format of an article from the Summa Theologia. This is covered in the lecture 1 slides.

 

Provided below is a summary of what your article should look like in terms of general organization:

 

1) Provide a focused and concise question or thesis statement (1-2 sentences)

 

2) List 1-4 objections to the answer you will be giving (2-6 sentences for each objection)

 

3) Provide an “on the contrary” statement that gives your answer supported by an argument from legitimate authority (2-6 sentences)

 

4) Provide an “I answer that” section that gives fact based and logical philosophical, scientific, or theological arguments to support your answer (1 concise paragraph per argument)

 

5) Answer and refute all objection (2-6 sentences each)

 

6) References