Lesson+23+Essay

Think about the things we saw in the Lamb of God video yesterday. It gave us an historical perspective on what we Christians now call "Palm Sunday". However, things were quite different then in their meaning than what they are today. In your essay this week, describe how your church or your family celebrates the time leading up to Easter. Describe how this is different from what occured when Jesus went to Jerusalem, using as many details as you can remember from the video, properly cited.

When Jesus got to Jerusalem he knew what was going to happen to him there (see Luke 18: 31-33), yet he was determined to face it. We know that as he arrived here he wept. (Luke 19: 37--44). In the second part of this essay describe the kind of love this shows that Jesus had. Refer to the passages in Luke listed above and Rom 5:8, Eph 51;-, and 1 John 4: 8-9 to help you express your understanding of this love. How does this image of love differ from what you see in the world? How does this image affect your outlook on life at this moment? Does it inspire determination? Respect? What is your level of commitment to God's path for you?

Remember to construct your essay as one smooth flowing theme. Tie your thoughts together. Cite your sources properly, include an introduction and conclusion paragraph. And don't forget your "Works Cited" section.