Lesson+25+Essay

The setting is a very important factor in understanding the impact of our lesson this week. Begin by describing where Caesarea Philippi was located and why it was significant. Describe why it was significant before Jesus got there, and how his meeting with the disciples at that place was intended to change the significance of that place in their minds. Be sure to cite your information properly here, since none of what you say is something that you already knew about, it is all from Rabbi Vanderlaan.

In the next part of this essay (and make sure you tie these first and second parts together with a theme & transition) we have been learning that to be a talmid meant far more than to simply learn what the rabbi knew. Choose at least three of the following verses to help you illustrate who Jesus wanted his disciples to be and what he wanted them to do. Relate this to Caesarea Philippi as well. Mark 3:13-15, Luke 6:40, Luke 9:1-6, Luke 14:27, John 8:31, John 13:13-17.

In the final part of this essay talk about the church and your own personal faith. Would you say the church today generally views itself as being offensive or defensive in the battle against evil. Explain your thoughts with examples. Additionally, describe your own faith walk with respect to what kind of a talmid you are. Give an example of the scripture that most influences your efforts to be a talmid. Give an example of how you think you are successful. Give an example of how you fail. Do you feel that you are offensive or defensive personally in your fight against the evil in the world? (answer with an example)

Be sure to begin this essay with some kind of introduction, a quote, a verse, a story. Dont just say "now I am going to write about..." This is not a proper introduction. Finish the essay with a proper conclusion. What is the take home message of this essay? Be sure to have transitions between your paragraphs and that your paragraphs contain complete thoughts.