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1 Corinthians 4
Christian leaders are called to be servants of God and not elevate themselves above others. They are accountable to God alone for leading his Church. While Christian leaders suffer persecution, it is part of following the crucified Messiah. All Christians are called to this vision of life and discipleship through humble service to God and others.
Promises made
The document summarizes the key points of the Old Testament as it relates to Jesus Christ. It notes that the Old Testament makes promises about Christ while the New Testament fulfills these promises. It then provides a brief overview of the books of the Old Testament, grouping them into the Pentateuch/Law, Histories, and Prophets. The summary highlights that the Old Testament establishes God's character as holy, just, and loving even towards enemies.
Mark 10
The document contains notes from a study of Mark chapter 10. It discusses several passages:
1) Pharisees ask Jesus about divorce, trying to trap him, but he appeals to God's original design of marriage.
2) Jesus says that remarriage after divorce constitutes adultery.
3) Jesus blesses the children and says the kingdom of God belongs to such as them.
It provides commentary on Jesus' teachings about wealth, salvation, and servanthood. The notes reflect on Jesus progressing toward the cross and fulfilling his role as the Messiah and Son of David.
James 1:19-2:13
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Hebrews
The document provides an overview of key points from Hebrews 1-2. It discusses how God spoke through prophets but now speaks through His Son, who is the heir of all things and exact imprint of God's nature. It notes that after making purification for sins, Jesus sat down at the right hand of God, having become superior to angels. The document then summarizes that Jesus is no angel and angels are created beings, while Jesus is greater than them. Hebrews 2 is summarized as warning against neglecting salvation and discussing how Jesus is the author of salvation through his suffering and death, and how he can help those suffering temptation.
Hebrews: a study guide
The book of Hebrews is the bridge that connects the Old Testament and the New. These covenants are completely different and yet many Christians approach God on the basis of Old Testament Law instead of New Testament faith. The entire book is about Jesus and how He is the guarantee of a new and better covenant. It is essential for every Christian to understand.
Cultural anthropology test 4
1. The document provides instructions for a Cultural Anthropology Test with 4 questions. Students are asked to answer each question in complete sentences on a separate sheet of paper and send their responses to mike.e.berry@gmail.com as a PDF file named with their name and "Test 4".
2. The first question asks students to discuss a religious holiday that has both secular and religious aspects in its celebration, providing examples of each.
3. The second question asks about forms of body art in students' societies and communities, and the possible meanings and uses of one form of body art they discuss based on what was learned in the chapter.
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1 Corinthians 4
Christian leaders are called to be servants of God and not elevate themselves above others. They are accountable to God alone for leading his Church. While Christian leaders suffer persecution, it is part of following the crucified Messiah. All Christians are called to this vision of life and discipleship through humble service to God and others.
Promises made
The document summarizes the key points of the Old Testament as it relates to Jesus Christ. It notes that the Old Testament makes promises about Christ while the New Testament fulfills these promises. It then provides a brief overview of the books of the Old Testament, grouping them into the Pentateuch/Law, Histories, and Prophets. The summary highlights that the Old Testament establishes God's character as holy, just, and loving even towards enemies.
Mark 10
The document contains notes from a study of Mark chapter 10. It discusses several passages:
1) Pharisees ask Jesus about divorce, trying to trap him, but he appeals to God's original design of marriage.
2) Jesus says that remarriage after divorce constitutes adultery.
3) Jesus blesses the children and says the kingdom of God belongs to such as them.
It provides commentary on Jesus' teachings about wealth, salvation, and servanthood. The notes reflect on Jesus progressing toward the cross and fulfilling his role as the Messiah and Son of David.
James 1:19-2:13
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against developing mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like anxiety and depression.
061022 No Pain – No Gain – No Glory Hebrews 12 1 3 Dale Wells
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Hebrews
The document provides an overview of key points from Hebrews 1-2. It discusses how God spoke through prophets but now speaks through His Son, who is the heir of all things and exact imprint of God's nature. It notes that after making purification for sins, Jesus sat down at the right hand of God, having become superior to angels. The document then summarizes that Jesus is no angel and angels are created beings, while Jesus is greater than them. Hebrews 2 is summarized as warning against neglecting salvation and discussing how Jesus is the author of salvation through his suffering and death, and how he can help those suffering temptation.
Hebrews: a study guide
The book of Hebrews is the bridge that connects the Old Testament and the New. These covenants are completely different and yet many Christians approach God on the basis of Old Testament Law instead of New Testament faith. The entire book is about Jesus and how He is the guarantee of a new and better covenant. It is essential for every Christian to understand.
Cultural anthropology test 4
1. The document provides instructions for a Cultural Anthropology Test with 4 questions. Students are asked to answer each question in complete sentences on a separate sheet of paper and send their responses to mike.e.berry@gmail.com as a PDF file named with their name and "Test 4".
2. The first question asks students to discuss a religious holiday that has both secular and religious aspects in its celebration, providing examples of each.
3. The second question asks about forms of body art in students' societies and communities, and the possible meanings and uses of one form of body art they discuss based on what was learned in the chapter.
Cultural anthropology 13-16
This document discusses several key aspects of religion and cultural diversity. It defines religion and explores its origins and functions in society. Some key points include:
- Religion is a cultural universal that involves belief in supernatural forces and typically includes worship. It provides explanations, social bonding, comfort, and social control.
- Major world religions discussed include Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and various indigenous beliefs.
- Religion performs important social and cultural roles like rites of passage, pilgrimages, and providing explanations for the natural world. While its importance has been questioned, religion remains a significant part of human societies.
Cultural anthro test 3
1. The document discusses topics around gender and stereotypes from a cultural anthropology class. It notes that gender is learned more than innate and discusses some Native American tribes' acceptance of those with non-binary gender identities.
2. It discusses having one's ideas about global conflicts or societies changed by reading the chapter, but notes being absent that day and not having relevant notes. It expresses understanding that stereotyping can be problematic.
3. It lists indicators of wealth, prestige, and power in society and in the local region of Laramie, Wyoming, noting some overlap between these categories.
Cultural anthropology ch10 to ch14
- Sex and gender are influenced by both biological and social/cultural factors. While biology determines one's sex, gender roles and behaviors are largely learned and can vary significantly across cultures.
- Cultural practices around the world exhibit a wide range in expressions of sexuality, gender roles and relations. Most cultures are dominated by patriarchal systems where men center power. However, alternative genders also exist.
- Political organization ranges from simple band societies to more complex states. Leadership and social control methods vary depending on the type of society, from consensus-based bands to hierarchical states with formalized legal institutions.
Interview assignment
This document provides instructions for a cultural anthropology interview assignment. Students are asked to conduct a 30-45 minute interview with someone from a different ethnic group or non-U.S. citizen. The interview should explore topics like travel, food, language, family, concepts of time, and economics. Students should ask the interviewee questions about what has surprised them most about the interviewer's culture, how they have been misunderstood by that culture, embarrassing cross-cultural incidents, greatest disappointments, advice for cross-cultural experiences, and how life has been enriched by cross-cultural experiences. The report can be in a question and answer format or as a magazine/newspaper article.
Cultural anthropology test 2
This document contains instructions for a Cultural Anthropology Test 2. It provides 5 questions about topics in cultural anthropology, including the resilience of traditional subsistence systems, foraging in present-day American society, farmer's markets as a case of resistance to capitalism, factors explaining the number of female-headed households in America, and basic family functions given different types worldwide and potential future directions of American families. Students are instructed to answer each question in complete sentences on a separate sheet of paper with their name and "Test 2" as the file name.
Cultural anthropology test 1
This document provides 5 questions for a student to answer about cultural anthropology and ethnographic fieldwork. The questions ask the student to interpret a photograph of an anthropologist undergoing tattooing, explain the concept of being "thrice born" in anthropological fieldwork, define the term "culture", describe their own cultural background, and discuss issues that could lead an anthropologist to take a stance as an advocate rather than just an observer.
Essay and paper rubric
This document outlines a grading scale for essays and papers from 0 to 5 points. It explains that length, difficulty, and preparation time will be considered for the weight of each grade. The focus is on quality writing that conveys the writer's point well rather than just rambling. The grade received will reflect the value the writer places on their work.
Cultural anthropology part 1
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Story of god - promises kept
The document discusses the structure and content of the New Testament. It notes that the Old Testament makes promises about Christ that are fulfilled in the New Testament. The New Testament contains 4 Gospels describing Jesus' life, Acts which details the early church, 21 letters providing encouragement and instruction, and Revelation which describes final redemption. The overall message is that through Jesus, God keeps his promises to forgive sins and establish a new covenant between himself and believers.
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The document discusses the concept of repentance and how it relates to the gospel. It explains that repentance involves an internal change of mind and heart, and is not simply saying "I'm sorry." True repentance requires seeing God differently - seeing his truth, beauty, worth, and obeying his word. Repentance means taking God's side over one's own and humbling oneself before God.
Ruth
This document provides an overview of the biblical book of Ruth. It traces the lineage of Perez and introduces Naomi, her husband Elimelech, and her sons who all traveled to Moab during a famine. Both sons died, leaving Naomi and her daughters-in-law widowed. When Naomi decided to return to Bethlehem, Ruth insisted on accompanying her. There, Ruth gleaned grain in the fields of Boaz, a relative of Naomi's late husband. Boaz showed Ruth kindness and eventually married her, continuing the family line.
Ruth 2
Ruth, a Moabite woman, goes to glean in the fields of Boaz, a relative of her deceased husband. Boaz takes notice of Ruth and ensures she is protected and provided for while gleaning. He praises Ruth for how she has cared for her mother-in-law Naomi since the death of Ruth's husband. Boaz offers Ruth refuge among his workers and provides her with food. Ruth gleans a significant amount of barley and takes it back to Naomi.
Ruth1
This document summarizes the genealogy of Perez in Ruth 4:18 and recounts the story of Naomi and Ruth in Ruth 1. It describes how Naomi's husband and two sons died, leaving her and her daughters-in-law widowed in Moab. When Naomi decided to return to Judah, Ruth insisted on going with her and leaving her homeland and people to care for Naomi.
1 John
The passage is a letter from John reassuring believers that though antichrists have come, signaling the last days, believers have been anointed by God and have knowledge through the Holy Spirit. John encourages believers by reminding them that though some have left the faith, showing they were not truly of them, believers have overcome the evil one and their sins are forgiven through Christ. He exhorts believers to abide in Christ by keeping his commandments and walking as he walked, and to not love the world or things of the world, which are passing away, but to do the will of God to abide forever.
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The document discusses the challenges facing pastors today, including: 1500 pastors leaving ministry each month, 50% of pastor's marriages ending in divorce, 80% of seminary graduates leaving ministry within 5 years, 70% of pastors struggling with depression, and 40% admitting to adultery. It notes that 80% of pastor's spouses feel overworked and wish their spouse would quit. Overall it illustrates the difficulties of life in full-time ministry.
1 Corinthians 11
The document discusses head coverings and roles within marriage and the church. It states that the head of every man is Christ and the head of woman is her husband. It also discusses the importance of examining oneself before taking communion to avoid bringing judgment on oneself. The overall message is that there should be complementary roles between men and women for the glory of God.
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The document discusses whether it is acceptable for Christians to eat food that has been offered to idols. It notes there are two camps on this issue: legalism and license. The bulk of the text comes from 1 Corinthians 8 and discusses how eating such food could cause others with a weak conscience to stumble, so it is best to abstain from it out of love for other believers.
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- Major world religions discussed include Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and various indigenous beliefs.
- Religion performs important social and cultural roles like rites of passage, pilgrimages, and providing explanations for the natural world. While its importance has been questioned, religion remains a significant part of human societies.
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2. It discusses having one's ideas about global conflicts or societies changed by reading the chapter, but notes being absent that day and not having relevant notes. It expresses understanding that stereotyping can be problematic.
3. It lists indicators of wealth, prestige, and power in society and in the local region of Laramie, Wyoming, noting some overlap between these categories.
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- Sex and gender are influenced by both biological and social/cultural factors. While biology determines one's sex, gender roles and behaviors are largely learned and can vary significantly across cultures.
- Cultural practices around the world exhibit a wide range in expressions of sexuality, gender roles and relations. Most cultures are dominated by patriarchal systems where men center power. However, alternative genders also exist.
- Political organization ranges from simple band societies to more complex states. Leadership and social control methods vary depending on the type of society, from consensus-based bands to hierarchical states with formalized legal institutions.
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This document provides instructions for a cultural anthropology interview assignment. Students are asked to conduct a 30-45 minute interview with someone from a different ethnic group or non-U.S. citizen. The interview should explore topics like travel, food, language, family, concepts of time, and economics. Students should ask the interviewee questions about what has surprised them most about the interviewer's culture, how they have been misunderstood by that culture, embarrassing cross-cultural incidents, greatest disappointments, advice for cross-cultural experiences, and how life has been enriched by cross-cultural experiences. The report can be in a question and answer format or as a magazine/newspaper article.
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This document provides 5 questions for a student to answer about cultural anthropology and ethnographic fieldwork. The questions ask the student to interpret a photograph of an anthropologist undergoing tattooing, explain the concept of being "thrice born" in anthropological fieldwork, define the term "culture", describe their own cultural background, and discuss issues that could lead an anthropologist to take a stance as an advocate rather than just an observer.
Essay and paper rubric
This document outlines a grading scale for essays and papers from 0 to 5 points. It explains that length, difficulty, and preparation time will be considered for the weight of each grade. The focus is on quality writing that conveys the writer's point well rather than just rambling. The grade received will reflect the value the writer places on their work.
Cultural anthropology part 1
Cultural anthropology is the study of human cultures and societies. It examines how humans shape their material world through activities like tool-making, as well as how they develop complex communication systems and unique systems of beliefs and norms to govern behavior. The document outlines the four main subfields of anthropology - archaeology, biological/physical anthropology, linguistic anthropology, and cultural anthropology - and provides examples of how anthropologists study various aspects of human culture and society through methods like participant observation, life histories, and analyzing material artifacts and historical records.
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The document discusses different views on reconciling the biblical account of creation with scientific theories like evolution. It presents various Christian perspectives on the age of the Earth and humanity, such as young earth creationism, theistic evolution, and literary framework views. It also discusses the order of creation presented in Genesis 1-2 and how sin fractured this order, with God now working to restore order until the new heaven and new earth in eternity.
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