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Text map the gospel of John.
In the gospel of John, the big epistemological question revolving around Jesus is raised by the author:
Who is Jesus? What evidence do we have that he is who he claimed to be?
That question must be answered because assent of the mind often precedes assent of the heart. The removal of the barrier of ignorance and certainty moves the believer into the realm of commitment and devotion.
One of the themes in John relates to authority and power. Power enables, it compells, it enchants, it liberates, it restrains, it prevents. it hinders.
As you explore and map your way through John's gospel, highlight characters and incidences involving power. They could be displays of power, claims to power, clashes between powers, etc.
How does the author's development of the power theme eventually lead his readers to faith in Jesus?
(Note: When you are mapping a lengthy text, you don't have to complete the tasks all in one 60 minute session. You can stage the activity over more than one session.)
In the gospel of John, the big epistemological question revolving around Jesus is raised by the author:
Who is Jesus? What evidence do we have that he is who he claimed to be?
That question must be answered because assent of the mind often precedes assent of the heart. The removal of the barrier of ignorance and certainty moves the believer into the realm of commitment and devotion.
One of the themes in John relates to authority and power. Power enables, it compells, it enchants, it liberates, it restrains, it prevents. it hinders.
As you explore and map your way through John's gospel, highlight characters and incidences involving power. They could be displays of power, claims to power, clashes between powers, etc.
How does the author's development of the power theme eventually lead his readers to faith in Jesus?
(Note: When you are mapping a lengthy text, you don't have to complete the tasks all in one 60 minute session. You can stage the activity over more than one session.)
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