8. Contrast Mark 6:4 and Luke 4:24. Why is the lack of honor by the family eliminated by Luke? Contrast Mark 14:3-9 and Luke 7:36-50. Is there any Lukan element highlighted by the contrast? answer separately The New Testament contains the books of Mark and Luke that were written by Mark and Luke and Luke, respectively. As per Mark 6:4 A prophet is revered anywhere else, […]

32. Wk3: DevotionRead Ephesians 6:10-18 (use any version of the Bible). We read in Ephesians the importance of being prepared and having the proper tools of righteousness in place for defense. We learn in Ephesians the themes of being ready for a unified resistance. In what ways can you show courageous leadership in leading organizations in business today? Post by Day 5 in 75-125 words. […]

Instructions: Throughout this course, you have been invited to practice five minutes of silence every day. Write a 250-500 word essay reflecting on your experience with this practice. The only grading criteria for this assignment will be whether or not you were on topic (i.e. grammar and formatting will not be graded). Some questions that might help shape your reflections: What did you notice as […]

17. Four options. Please answer ONE of the following: 1) Having learned about the different types of Buddhism from Prothero and the course optional video lectures, how would you sum up the major differences? What are the variables that seem to differ among these schools of Buddhism? When you consider factors such as accuracy of its view of life, psychological benefits, moral guidance, and other […]

What is your group’s history related to prejudice and discrimination? What are the legal, political, and economic challenges facing this group? What are historical and current forms of individual and institutionalized discrimination facing this group? If applicable, what is your group’s immigration experience? What are levels of assimilation? What are immigration trends over time? What are your group’s health outcomes? How have prejudice and racism […]

Read carefully Genesis 1-2 and Exodus 22-24 along with Enuma Elish and The Code of Hammurab(p)i (assigned pages from A Reader of Ancient Near Eastern Texts). “In your own opinion, how do the biblical texts interact with the ancient texts from Mesopotamia? What similarities in thought and worldview do you see and in what ways are they clearly distinct from each other? In what ways […]

Religion 3. Read Balswick, Fifth Edition, Part 7 (Post Modern Life, chapters 18-19) and answer the following questions. 1. What is “modernity” and why is it challenging? What is the meaning of “post-modern?” Pages 318-319 2. Define and summarize the four dimensions of sociocultural life. Pages 320-323 3. Explain the dilemma and false hopes associated with fragmentation of consciousness. Pages 324-325 4. Discuss whether and […]

ACE Report 13.The ACEs report provides a lot of information regarding how a child’s negative experiences impact their lives as adults. Provide a summary of ACE’s and it’s long-term impacts. What do the findings of the report mean to you? How can you use this information in your work with young children and their families? There are a variety of definitions of what is considered […]

Importance of seeking God’s Knowledge 6. The Importance of Seeking True Knowledge and Chapter 39: The Knowledge Received Through God’s Word A single of the significant things Christians should be doing and making a regular aspect of their life is seek God’s wisdom in a sincere and dedication. This is among the fundamental elements that make what is known as the Christian faith (Husker 2019). This is […]

Word Discussion Response 11. How is Islam related to the other Abrahamic faiths such as Judaism and Christianity? How were Christianity and Judaism treated by Muslims in early Islamic society? Why do you think they fostered toleration while giving Muslims a greater sense of community? Judaism, Christianity, and Islam the three major monotheistic religions, all share their roots within the Middle East and are intricately […]