Mark 8:29 Worksheet
Crystal Goden
CWV 101
09/12/18
Steve Duby
Please 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 three resources, 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. Retrieved from https://www.biblegateway.com/resources/ivp-nt/toc/
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:
What was Jesus’ point in the teaching?
Jesus wanted to teach that if you follow the path of God your life will have
purpose, it will be joyful and fruitful. If you do not have spiritual sustenance your life will
not be fruitful, " Anyone who does not remain in me is thrown away like a useless branch and
withers. Such branches are gathered into a pile to be burned." (John 15: 6) Basically that if
you do not follow God your life will be not be joyful and you will wither away like a branch
in a burning fire.
What sort of relevance does this teaching have for other worldviews?
This teaching is relevant for other worldviews because when when you follow
Gods path you are at peace. You bring this peace to the world and others can see this. This
connection you have with the Lord gives you the strength to reach out to others with love to
be able to connect with them. "and he prunes the branches that do bear fruit, so they will
produce even more" (John 15:2) The pruning of the branches to bear more fruit is like giving
us the opportunity to spread his word and bring more people to the Lord.
What does this teaching reveal about Jesus?
It seems to reveal that Jesus is the son of God. God has the power to cut off the
"branches" who are not following his words and that God brings joy to those who do. It is
teaching that if you remain in faith of Jesus you will live a fruitful life. Like all your wishes
come true. If you are producing much "fruit" you are Jesus's disciples and that makes God
happy.
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Crystal Goden
CWV 101
09/12/18
Steve Duby
Please 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 three resources, 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. Retrieved from https://www.biblegateway.com/resources/ivp-nt/toc/
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:
What was Jesus’ point in the teaching?
Jesus wanted to teach that if you follow the path of God your life will have
purpose, it will be joyful and fruitful. If you do not have spiritual sustenance your life will
not be fruitful, " Anyone who does not remain in me is thrown away like a useless branch and
withers. Such branches are gathered into a pile to be burned." (John 15: 6) Basically that if
you do not follow God your life will be not be joyful and you will wither away like a branch
in a burning fire.
What sort of relevance does this teaching have for other worldviews?
This teaching is relevant for other worldviews because when when you follow
Gods path you are at peace. You bring this peace to the world and others can see this. This
connection you have with the Lord gives you the strength to reach out to others with love to
be able to connect with them. "and he prunes the branches that do bear fruit, so they will
produce even more" (John 15:2) The pruning of the branches to bear more fruit is like giving
us the opportunity to spread his word and bring more people to the Lord.
What does this teaching reveal about Jesus?
It seems to reveal that Jesus is the son of God. God has the power to cut off the
"branches" who are not following his words and that God brings joy to those who do. It is
teaching that if you remain in faith of Jesus you will live a fruitful life. Like all your wishes
come true. If you are producing much "fruit" you are Jesus's disciples and that makes God
happy.
This study source was downloaded by 100000838319108 from CourseHero.com on 12-14-2021 04:57:25 GMT -06:00
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