In what manner should Christians approach these “imprecatory psalms”? Do they in some way contradict the “turn the other cheek” ethic taught by Jesus in the Gospels?

Discussion Replies: Individual-in-Community

Respond to the following prompts in 250 words each. For prompt you must support your assertions with at least three (3) scholarly citations in current Turabian format. Each reply should also incorporate scholarly citations if appropriate to the context.
The discussion centered on After reading Psalms 35, 109, and 137, answer each of the following question prompts. You are permitted to use the textbook, outside scholarly sources, and the Bible in your responses.
Explain your understanding of the “imprecatory psalms.” In what sense did these function as prayers and petition in ancient Israel? In what manner would they have functioned as “song” within the liturgical context of ancient Israel?
In what manner should Christians approach these “imprecatory psalms”? Do they in some way contradict the “turn the other cheek” ethic taught by Jesus in the Gospels? Be specific in how you respond to this question.
What view do you take on the application of the “imprecatory psalms” for today? In responding to this question, be sure to provide supporting arguments and rationale, including support from the Old and the New Testament.

Explain your understanding of the “imprecatory psalms.” In what sense did these function as prayers and petition in ancient Israel? In what manner would they have functioned as “song” within the liturgical context of ancient Israel?

Respond to the following prompts in 250 words each. For prompt you must support your assertions with at least three (3) scholarly citations in current Turabian format. Each reply should also incorporate scholarly citations if appropriate to the context.
The discussion centered on After reading Psalms 35, 109, and 137, answer each of the following question prompts. You are permitted to use the textbook, outside scholarly sources, and the Bible in your responses.
Explain your understanding of the “imprecatory psalms.” In what sense did these function as prayers and petition in ancient Israel? In what manner would they have functioned as “song” within the liturgical context of ancient Israel?
In what manner should Christians approach these “imprecatory psalms”? Do they in some way contradict the “turn the other cheek” ethic taught by Jesus in the Gospels? Be specific in how you respond to this question.
What view do you take on the application of the “imprecatory psalms” for today? In responding to this question, be sure to provide supporting arguments and rationale, including support from the Old and the New Testament.

Which categories of systematic theology does your passage relate to, either directly or indirectly?

Discussion Theological Interpretation Replies

Theological Interpretation, post two replies of 200 words each to each prompt. Use Turabian format style. Must include at least citation in each response from a scholarly source. Ensure the prompts properly address the following
Address the following questions:
Indicate what your passage is and concisely describe the main point.
What do we learn about God – His character and purposes – from this passage, either directly or indirectly?
Which categories of systematic theology does your passage relate to, either directly or indirectly?
What are the themes/topics of biblical theology  that your passage relates to, either directly or indirectly?

What would you say are the most compelling passages in regards to developing and implementing team ministry?

BIBLICAL FOUNDATIONS OF A TEAM

Respond to the prompts from others dealing with Based on your study of the scriptures, what would you say are the most compelling passages in regards to developing and implementing team ministry?
Post replies to Each of the three replies one footnote or citation.

Each response should have 100 words. Any sources cited must have been published within the last five years. Quotations usually should comprise of 10% or less of the total word count. Acceptable sources include the textbook, the Bible, etc.

Do Christians have to keep the Law today?Explain your answer.

Debate Question: Do Christians have to keep the Law today? Students are assigned differing perspectives on this question based on the first letter of their last names, with A-M defending the proposition “Yes, they do,” In your thread, you should discuss what Paul meant by the term “Law.” You should also discuss both the traditional  perspective and the New Perspective on Paul. You must interact directly with Paul’s own writings, especially Galatians and Romans, and with all assigned materials, including textbooks and presentations. You must document all sources used  in current Turabian format. Acceptable sources include the Bible , academic biblical commentaries, academic journal articles, textbooks, and course presentations. Use 400 words to state your response in defending the proposition. Read the following biblical passages: 1 and 2 Corinthians, Romans, and Galatians.

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Are there any events, customs, titles, activities, social structures, or concepts that reflect the ancient historical culture/setting, which might have an impact on how people today interpret the meaning of this passage in the ancient text?

Historical Context Assignment: Ephesians

You must draft a report for your Dean, presenting this information, as best you can discern it, from the text. Since the Dean will be addressing the media about the discovery, any statement about the text’s historical circumstances/context will need to be supported with evidence. Therefore, when you describe the date or author, you need to include the evidence from the text that led you to your conclusions  Evaluate the evidence so that your Dean knows how confident you are of the information and conclusions in your report.

As part of your report, focus especially on the passage previously selected. Based on the information you’ve given the Dean about broader historical questions, do you think there are any historical or cultural issues that the Dean should be aware of when the media ask questions about the meaning of the passage?

Are there any events, customs, titles, activities, social structures, or concepts that reflect the ancient historical culture/setting, which might have an impact on how people today interpret the meaning of this passage in the ancient text? The Dean will need to tell the media what plans the Divinity School has for further historical-cultural research of the text and this focal passage.

Identify and describe the strengths and needs of the local church. The student should utilize the COGOP Ministry Policy Manual and other resources to support his/her assertions and recommendations.

Analysis of a local church Administration

Final Paper- Analysis of Local Church Administration:
This 5-7 page paper requires the student to analyze his/her local church’s administrative structure and processes. The student must begin with the congregation’s mission statement, or generate one for the local congregation.

Identify and describe the strengths and needs of the local church. The student should utilize the COGOP Ministry Policy Manual and other resources to support his/her assertions and recommendations. The student must include the following: Name of the congregation, Brief history of the congregation, Number of members 200, Demographics of the local community, St. Thomas United States Virgin Islands, Mission statement and Vision statement, Core values/beliefs of the local church, Ministry.

Explain why you think Luke went to such lengths to depict the early church as authentically Jewish. Why is it important for Christians today to understand the Jewish roots of their faith?

Post two (2) replies of 200 words each to the student blog that discusses the Jewish setting & context of the early church as described by Luke in the early chapters of Acts. Provide specific examples from the early chapters of Acts of the church’s “Jewishness.”

Explain why you think Luke went to such lengths to depict the early church as authentically Jewish. Why is it important for Christians today to understand the Jewish roots of their faith? You must interact with all assigned materials, including textbooks and presentations. You must document all sources used in current Turabian format.

Discuss in at least one paragraph how the other elements play a part in the overall experience.

Writing your paper

Draw the reader into your paper and communicate your paper’s purpose/direction.
Indicate which worship service you chose:
Name of the particular faith tradition
The name of the place and its location
Indicate the main element of focus and why it was chosen.
Part II – Description and Responses

Describe how your selected element is used in worship: what you saw and what you heard.
In doing so, respond to the questions under your chosen element to the extent possible by video .
Provide details based on your element .
Be as descriptive as possible in relating the use of your chosen element. If pertinent, discuss whether the element relates to a particular theme, a holy day or special observance.
Part III – Integration and Analysis

Select a secondary element to explore and discuss its interaction with your first element.
Discuss in at least one paragraph how the other elements play a part in the overall experience.
Use course resources to analyze what you have learned in relation to what you observed. From your limited knowledge and experience there, what would you say this congregation values? What would you say is the purpose and significance of the main and secondary elements you explored for this particular congregation?
Part IV – Supported Position

What seems to be the purpose(s) of the Passover celebration in each case?What is going on in these books of Lev & Numbers in and around chapter 23 & Number 9?

Comparative Exegetical Study of Leviticus 23 & Numbers 9

The academic style is TURABIAN and includes pages and complete publishing information.

1. In the introduction, you should name the two passages: Lev 23 & Num 9, which are the subject of investigation and provide a concise overview of your discussion.
2. Each chosen passage should then receive a paragraph exploring:
a. its literary context: e.g., Lev 23 & Nums 9, what is going on in these books of Lev & Numbers in and around chapter 23 & Number 9? Include how do the two texts present the celebration of Passover? What are the differences between each passages’ presentation?
b. which aspects of Passover that these passages highlight.
3. In your final paragraph, draw a brief conclusion about how the differences give insight into what Passover is or can be “about.”

• The paper should deal directly with the biblical passage. Specific biblical citations should support ideas that you state about the text. These should be placed in parentheses in the body of the paper. Use chapter/verse references for biblical citations: e.g., Lev 23:2. There is no need to write out the whole verse or passage; just mention the word or phrase you are directly addressing.
• What seems to be the purpose(s) of the Passover celebration in each case?