Disciple

When reading these two passages, my thoughts as to the correlation between the two lead to Peter’s denials that were made in the hours leading up to the crucifixion, when political/social cries for Jesus’ execution were at their loudest, Peter didn’t want to share the same fate. Jesus’ call to Peter to feed his sheep, in John, comes after an avid and tri-fold denial of even knowing Jesus. In Mark, a witness opportunity to Jesus’ life and ministry was avoided, since Peter fears for his life.…

reflecting the value of humility (as reflected in John 's foot washing narrative) and self-sacrifice (Wansbrough, 2006, p.200). It, to some extent, is regards as his significant part in the resurrection. It is interesting in this story that the disciples of Jesus exhibits hypocrisy and betrayal and Jesus, presents as a preacher (teacher), did not make his followers obeyed his real discipline and exhibit the value of humanity. Therefore, it is doubted whether it heralds Jesus must martyrdom in…

In John 13:1-7, the Bible portrays Jesus washing His disciples’ feet, shortly before He was to be crucified on the cross. In this act of kindness, Jesus was demonstrating humility, and that all Christians must be willing to be servants for others. By washing and cleaning the feet of his disciples, He was demonstrating His love for them. Christians should not think they are superior or better than those who do not hold to the same faith, and they are called to lay aside their pride, serve the…

the Gospels (Merriam-Webster)”. However, these “stories” should be viewed as the direct word of Jesus. The bible viewed as the word and parable of Jesus Christ, however, written by others to be passed on to his followers. Secondly, Many of Jesus disciples were uneducated poor men (Men of Ordinary Means) and parables might have been the only way to pass on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Who might not have had access to or been educated enough to write Jesus’s spoken word. Jesus was said to be an…

The oneness of God versus the trinity has been a theological discussion that has been discussed and debated throughout many centuries. It has caused divisions among churches, leaders and have pitted Pastor against Pastor. Dividing them based upon there difference in denominational views. Bishop T.D Jakes a controversial figure among the evangelicals (according to Christiantoday.com) has most recently left his belief in the “Oneness Movement” to embrace an orthodox definition of the trinity.”…

label as American are contradicted. In the article, Bill McKibble represents the fact that if someone wants to call the United of America a Christian nation, the citizens here need to reevaluate the way our society is established. Jesus taught his disciples primarily to be generous. Part of the generosity act includes, sharing wealth. America's perception of wealth explains that the richer they get the better they will live. Americans have always contradicted, tracing all the way back to…

prophets, being His disciples, were expecting Him as their teacher through the Spirit” (Ignatius 9:2). He praises the disciples and the prophets patience and encourages the Magnesians to do the same. He then invigorates by telling the people of the benefits of waiting ad listening for Jesus Christ. Ignatius writes, “And for this cause He whom they rightly awaited, when He came, raised them from the dead” (Ignatius 9:2). He is asking the Magnesian people to emulate the disciples because if they…

Art critique - Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper Last Supper, the creation of Leonardo Da Vinci’s one of the most famous masterpiece in his life work. This piece is especially recognized as an unprecedented and fascinating ingenious layout of excellence. Realistic detail and strict decent relationship compared with many other paintings. The characters in the composition are filled with fear, anger, doubt, gestures, eye contact and behaviors. These vivid characterizations give the…

all of the nations churches must come together as a whole in order to represent Christ completely. The final mark is that the Church needs to be Apostolic. This means that the members of the church are called to deliver the good words and make new disciples of people throughout the church and world. These congregations should be like Apostles for the Bible and the works of Jesus Christ. The practice of Ecclesiology comes from the idea of restoring the church to the one that Christians read about…

master washers the feet of His disciples (13:4-5). Additionally, Keener notes that foot washing normally happens prior to a meal, yet in John, Jesus rises to this role of a slave during super; drawing attention to this demonstration of love in action (13:2). Moreover, Peter’s exasperation, provides further evidence of the shocking impact that this kind of servant hearted love would have had on those present (13:6). Finally, Jesus issues the command for His disciples to do the same for one…