05 Mar In Mark 8:29, Jesus discussed with his disciples what people were saying about him. Jesus asked his disciples directly, ‘But who do you say that I am?’ In th
In Mark 8:29, Jesus discussed with his disciples what people were saying about him. Jesus asked his disciples directly, "But who do you say that I am?" In this assignment, you will have the opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of who Christians claim Jesus is and to share your own belief about who Jesus is.
Based on Mark 8:29, you will summarize and analyze the claims made about Jesus's identity and purpose.
Follow the directions in the "Who Do You Say Jesus Is" document.
In addition to the Bible, use a commentary from the topic Resources.
APA style is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.
Who Do You Say Jesus Is?
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Based on Mark 8:29, please address each question below with complete sentences and clear, specific explanations.
1. Select one teaching of Jesus from the following choices: Matthew 5:21-24; Matthew 5:43-48; Matthew 6:19-24; Matthew 7:15-23; Luke 15:1-32; John 13:1-17 and 34-35; or John 15:1-11. Answer the following questions with in-text citations from a commentary in the topic Resources. The commentary used should be included on a reference page at the end of this document.
a. What was Jesus's point in the teaching?
Your answer in 75-100 words:
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b. How might someone from an atheist or pantheistic worldview see the concepts of this passage differently?
Your answer in 75-100 words:
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c. What does this teaching reveal about Jesus?
Your answer in 75-100 words:
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2. Select one of the following passages in which Jesus makes statements about his nature and purpose: Matthew 9:1-8; Matthew 9:9-13; Luke 7:18-23; John 5:16-18; John 10:25-38; John 14:5-11. Answer the following with in-text citations from a commentary in the topic Resources. The commentary used should be included on a reference page at the end of this document.
a. What is Jesus saying about his nature and the purpose of his ministry? What is the significance of this claim?
Your answer in 250-300 words:
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3. How would you personally answer Jesus's question, "But who do you say that I am?" (Mark 8:29). Describe your own beliefs about Jesus.
Your answer in 250-300 words:
Sample references:
Keener, Craig S. (2014). The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament (2nd ed). IVP Academic. https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.lopes.idm.oclc.org/lib/gcu/detail.action?docID=3316816.
Blomberg, Craig L. (1992). Matthew: An Exegetical and Theological Exposition of Holy Scripture. B&H Publishing Group. http://ebookcentral.proquest.com.lopes.idm.oclc.org/lib/gcu/detail.action?docID=680791.
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