Why do you think God wants to have a relationship with people and what are the benefits of that relationship?

This week, you will write a comprehensive APA Analysis paper utilizing all the knowledge you have gained in REL 1010. You should use the previous four themes to assist you in formulating and writing this paper.   Name three to five common factors in the books of the Old Testament? How does the use of […]

What type of leadership does this article endorse and why?

REL 110: Module 2–Discussion Read the following article below about leadership, especially from the Old Testament. What the Bible Says about Leadership and Dishonest Real Estate Deals https://sojo.net/articles/what-bible-says-about-leadership-and-dishonest-real-estate-deals Answer the following questions in your response to this article. What type of leadership does this article endorse and why? In what ways do you agree and/or […]

What are some important principles when preaching/teaching from the Old Testament, and what are some important mistakes to avoid when preaching/teaching from the Old Testament?

What are some advantages and disadvantages of parental emphasis theories and child-emphasis theories? Explain your preference. (Discussion Question 1) What are some important principles when preaching/teaching from the Old Testament, and what are some important mistakes to avoid when preaching/teaching from the Old Testament?  

What is the difference between “usury” in the Old Testament and in current business law-Do you think the government should limit the rate of interest that can be charged?

Prompt: What is the difference between “usury” in the Old Testament and in current business law? Do you think the government should limit the rate of interest that can be charged? Requirements – Instructions: Write two paragraphs explaining the Old Testament concept of usury. Write two paragraphs explaining the usage of the term usury in […]

How is it that Solomon, endowed with the gift of wisdom, could go astray as he does

CONTENT ESSAY ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS OVERVIEW The content essay assignment provides you with the opportunity to take a “deep dive” into the content of a particular interpretive issue within an Old Testament book. The ability to engage with the historical, literary, and theological elements of interpretation is an essential skill to develop in biblical studies. Developing […]

write your own commentary on a book of the Old Testament.

INTERPRETIVE COMMENTARY: TITLE PAGE AND BIBLIOGRAPHY ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW The Interpretive Commentary Assignment provides an opportunity to write your own commentary on a book of the Old Testament. This is essentially an interpretive paper that engages directly with the biblical text so that you may observe, interpret, and apply the text through an inductive means. This […]

Discuss,What is Divine Law/Truth?,Why does Divine Law exist?

1. Read (skim) through Chapter 2: The Divine Law, Truth, the Cosmic Principle. Post a brief reflection by tomorrow evening answering these questions, using quotes from the chapter to support your understandings: a. What is Divine Law/Truth? b. Why does Divine Law exist? 2. Choose a lingering question about the Torah/Old Testament and be ready […]