Journal Submission (Week 4) – Reagan Schwarz
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Journal Submission (Week 2) – Reagan Schwarz
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Webinar, Prompt #1:
What methods of teaching in the New Testament
do you like the most and why?
I have always enjoyed the parables found in the New Testament as a
type of teaching. I can appreciate the symbolism, especially as I learn
more about the cultural contexts that shed more light on the deeper
meaning being conveyed. I like it because it takes these narratives,
and you learn the moral of the story that can be extended out into our
own lives in modern times. As a kid, the story itself is what would draw
me in, so I have lots of good memories of them as well. It is wonderful
to see how my understanding and love for the parables I learned about
as a child have only expanded with my testimony and experience.
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Jesus in Historical Context I, Prompt #1:
How has knowing the
historical context of a specific scripture passage, one of the texts Dr. Grey
discussed, or another text of your choice, aided you in understanding the
text. (2–4 sentences)
Dr. Grey talks about how certain texts are powerful on their own but
enhanced when contextualized. This concept has certainly been true
for pieces of literature I’ve consumed over the course of my life. I find
this especially true in poetry. This art form is one that is not always
explicit, and the context gives the appropriate perspective to interpret
the prose. For example,
O Captain! My Captain!
is about the death of
Abraham Lincoln, which colors the text and gives a new feeling to the
reader, knowing who he was and all he meant to our country.
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Jesus in Historical Context I, Prompt #2:
Now that you have learned
about the historical, political, and cultural landscape of first-century Palestine
(as it developed from the Persian through Roman periods), in your course
journal, briefly write some personal reflections on how this information
clarifies aspects of Jesus's life, teachings, or ministry that inspire you and
how, generally, you think that understanding historical context could help
you find more meaningful personal application in your scripture study. (1–2
paragraphs)
Understanding the historical, political, and cultural landscape in first
century Palestine has contextualized various aspects of Jesus’ mortal
ministry. Cultural shifts under Roman rule with Herod and Pilate shape
Jesus’ immediate setting, leading to societal fracturing between the
Jews in the rich, Hellenized cities and the poor, traditional villages.
Jesus’ ability to empathize with the poor is informed by his own humble
upbringing. Jesus’ alignment with the outcast and marginalized is an
act that goes again the cultural and political status quo that is
informed by decades of historical context. It inspires me to continue to
follow God even in the midst of social complexities.
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