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Bible 10: Triumphal Entry. Take out your smart devices and open up to Quizup to check progress You may play a round in either Bible or Philosophy while you’re waiting for me to check. Triumphal Entry Passages. Divide Class into 4 groups: Matthew 21:1-11 Mark 11:1-11 Luke 19:29-44
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Bible 10: Triumphal Entry Take out your smart devices and open up to Quizup to check progress You may play a round in either Bible or Philosophy while you’re waiting for me to check.
Triumphal Entry Passages • Divide Class into 4 groups: • Matthew 21:1-11 • Mark 11:1-11 • Luke 19:29-44 • John 12:12-19 • Search for symbolism. As a group: • Read the passage. • Then write down all of the actions that are done, all of the objects present, and the locations in which things are taking place.
Matthew Mark Luke John Why?
Find a donkey The lord needs them To fulfill Mount of olives They brought the donkey and colt Placed their cloaks A very large crowd Spread their cloaks on the road Shouted Hosanna to the son of david/in the highest Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord The whole city was stirred Who is this? Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth Matthew Mark Luke John Why?
Threaded Discussion 16: • Imagine the world decided to cut out a plot of land about the size of California for a new country called the "Kingdom of God." Devout followers of Jesus would be put in charge of setting the laws and governance of the land in a way that is consistent with Jesus' ethics, desire, and will. In at least 3 sentences describe what that country would be like. For example: What would the laws be like? Would there be a military? Would there be taxes? Who would run things? Would there be a leader at all?
What if Jesus ran things?In partners discuss: • If Jesus of Nazareth ruled a small country (1 million people), what would the following look like: • Taxes? • Poor People? • Laws about morality? (e.g. marriage, lies, sex, drugs) • Military? • Prisons? • What if Jesus of Nazareth ran America…?
Homework: • Threaded Discussion 16 by tonight at 9pm for extra credit
Bible 10: Jesus’ Country April 29, 2014
What if Jesus ran things?In partners discuss: • If Jesus of Nazareth ruled a small country (1 million people), what would the following look like: • Taxes? • Poor People? • Laws about morality? (e.g. marriage, lies, sex, drugs) • Military? • Prisons?
In groups of 2-4: • Use the worksheet to describe a country ruled by Jesus. Cite evidence and examples from the Gospels defending your claim.
Jesus: TGLOA Lesson 12 pp110-112 (9 prompts) Due Friday 1 Post and 2 comments on the threaded discussion by Thursday at 9pm. Bible 10 Jesus’ Country And Jesus’ Trial
Jesus’ Trial and Crucifixion: • Why was Jesus Crucified? • What was he charged with? • Crucifixion: • Fixed Post • Heavy Crossbeam • Meant to deter dissidents • Embarrasing
Why would Jesus be crucified? • In Partners… • Skim the following passages and compile a list of events in 3 columns: Matthew 21-27; Mark 11-15; Luke 19-23 Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Description of event Witnesses Offensive? Description of teaching Audience To Whom?
Bible 10 Jesus’ Trial
15 Sanhedrin Rules for Trial • No trials to occur during night • Trials not to occur on the eve of a Sabbath or during festivals • All trials were to be public, no secret trials • An accused person could not testify against himself • Someone was required to speak on behalf of the accused • Conviction required the testimony of 2 or 3 witnesses in perfect alignment • Witnesses for the prosecution were to be examined and cross examined • Capital cases were to begin with arguments by the defense • All Sanhedrin Judges could argue for acquittal but not for conviction. • The High Priest should not participate in the questioning • The testimony of 2 witnesses in contradiction would be both rendered invalid • Voting for conviction needed to be individually, one at a time • Verdicts only handed down in daylight hours • Members are to meet in pairs all night and reconvene in the morning • Sentencing in a capital case was not to occur until the following day
John 18, Matthew 26, Luke 19 • No trials to occur during night • Trials not to occur on the eve of a Sabbath or during festivals • All trials were to be public, no secret trials • An accused person could not testify against himself • Someone was required to speak on behalf of the accused • Conviction required the testimony of 2 or 3 witnesses in perfect alignment • Witnesses for the prosecution were to be examined and cross examined • Capital cases were to begin with arguments by the defense • All Sanhedrin Judges could argue for acquittal but not for conviction. • The High Priest should not participate in the questioning • The testimony of 2 witnesses in contradiction would be both rendered invalid • Voting for conviction needed to be individually, one at a time • Verdicts only handed down in daylight hours • Members are to meet in pairs all night and reconvene in the morning • Sentencing in a capital case was not to occur until the following day
Homework: • Jesus: TGLOA Lesson 12 pp110-112 (9 prompts) Due Friday • 1 Post and 2 comments on the threaded discussion by Thursday at 9pm.
Bible 10: 5/5/14 Who was responsible for the death of Jesus?
Jesus’ Trial Before Pilate: John • Read - John 18:28-40 • Time of Day • Ceremonial Uncleanness? • What was Pilate’s question about truth? • Did Pilate really want an answer? • What motivated the accusers to bargain for Barabbas?
Jesus’ Trial Before Pilate: Luke • Read Luke 23:1-25 aloud • What charges were brought against Jesus? Were they true? • What was Jesus’ passive response about his identity? • Side trial w/ Herod v8-12 • Pilate sees no basis v14-17 • Barabbas’ crimes: Insurrection and Murder
Jesus’ Trial Before Pilate: Matthew • Read Matthew 27:1-2, 11-26 aloud • Time of Day? • Jesus’ Passive Response? • V15-18 What does Pilate perceive to be the reason for Jesus’ accusation? • A message from Pilate’s wife? 15-18 • The guilt of the crime… on whom does it lie?v23-24 • Consider Matthew’s Audience
On whom does the guilt lie? • The authorities? • Or the executioners?
Milgram Experiment • Experimenter – Actor • Tester – Subject of the Experiment • Learner – Actor • If instructed by the Experimenter, most would deliver lethal shocks to the learner. • The danger of “passing the blame.”
Homework • Study for Scripture Quiz: Matthew 26:57-75
Bible 10 May 6, 2014 In Gethsemane
Review for the Absentees • 2-3 students volunteer to recap what was discussed in class yesterday in general. • Specific review question: What connection did we draw between the Milgram Experiment and Pilate washing his hands?
Silently Read: Matthew 26:36-46 • On a blank [½] sheet of paper (to be collected afterward) answer these prompts: • Give three adjectives you would use to describe Jesus’ Prayer? • Why did the disciples keep falling asleep? • Does God answer Jesus’ prayer? How/why or why not?
Watch Nooma- Open [shortcut on desktop] • If time permits, break into small groups with your friends and discuss your own experience (or lack thereof) with prayer. • Practice being real with God in prayer in your groups.
Bible 10 May 7-8, 2014 Denial and Betrayal Silently Read Matthew 26:57-75
Two Disciples Defect: #1 • John 12:1-11 • What was the purpose of this act? • Who was upset about this act? • Why did he say he was upset? • Why was he really upset?
Two Disciples Defect: #1 • John 13:18-30 • Why did Jesus not do anything to prevent Judas from betraying him? • Matthew 26:14-16 • Zechariah Reference: Slaughter • 30 silver=120 denarii (120 days pay)
Two Disciples Defect: #1 • Matthew 27:1-10 • Remorse • Good or bad thing? • Returned the money • Hanged himself bad thing - Acts 1 • Potter’s field? • Jeremiah 19
Two Disciples Defect: #2 • Matthew 26:31-35 • Rooster crowing habits? • Peter’s confidence backed up 26:51 • Matthew 26:69-75 • Escalating Denial • Peter’s response to his failure • Weeping Bitterly • John 20:1-7
Homework • Study for mini-assessment tomorrow: • Triumphal Entry • Passion Week Controversy • Trial before Sanhedrin • Trial before Pilate • Gethsemane • Betrayal and Denial of Peter and Judas