SWS TOPIC – CHRIST AT THE CROSSROAD OF TEMPTATION November 10‚ 2013 CHRIST AT THE CROSSROAD OF TEMPTATION Matthew 4:1-11 (Charles R. Swindoll) I. INTRODUCTION: In Matthew 4 recorded the crucial juncture of the life of Jesus. II. BODY: A. Setting: About the time Christ turned thirty‚ this carpenter from Galilee gave His tools away‚ hugged His family‚ and headed for the Jordan River in Judea. There He knew He would find the prophet who was preparing the way for His public ministry
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Characteristics of Effective Teaching There are many attributes a teacher must possess to become an effective teacher. The way the teachers conduct themselves in the classroom will influence their student’s future‚ and as a teacher is a role model to all students‚ they must go about their daily activities with numerous essential characteristics. Teaching strategies have been impacted by Piaget’s and Vygotsky’s theories and because of these‚ constructivist teaching is now widely accepted across
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Buddhist ethical practice are the Five Precepts which hold the fundamental Buddhist values‚ inclusive of ethical and moral teachings that serve as guides to perpetrate righteous behaviour. Each of the Five Precepts produces its own virtues and are very important in terms of maintaining a devoted lifestyle. The first brings about compassion‚ the second generosity‚ the third contentment and genuine companionship‚ the fourth honesty‚ and the fifth clarity and awareness. The principal ethical teachings play
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A description of the Service St Jude’s Anglican Church is in Randwick and I attended the 9.30am Service‚ which is a Sung Eucharist with Holy Communion. This begun with the procession of Servers‚ Choir and Clergy followed by our first Hymn (there were 4 Hymns altogether). The Service was clear to follow as it was printed in a booklet and was led by Rev Jim Le Huray who is the Associate Minister. The Bible readings‚ prayers and Collect of the day are different each week and these are printed on
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1. What is the difference between self-interest and selfishness? Why is this distinction important when considering the competitive market economy as appropriate for a society? a. Self-interest is when someone is trying to protect their interest‚ but they also take into account how it may affect others. Whereas selfishness is where one makes decisions based on one’s self with no regards to others. It’s important to decipher these two meanings when considering the competitive market and what may
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The teaching plan will be for the proper use of condoms‚ for high school students ages‚ 13-19. Teenagers going through this stage of development would like to participate and feel some ownership of their lesson plan. Teenagers also have short attention spans‚ so things need to move quickly. (Piccolo 2010) The plan would be to set up a 45 minute class. A few days prior to the class I would introduce the topic and hand out a questionnaire/quiz‚ along with additional lines for comments and other
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In “On Christian Doctrine”‚ St. Augustine‚ explains how there is a difference between discovering and teaching. He also provides his readers with rules he thinks will help them understand the Scripture. He also explains to them the two main qualities speakers need‚ in order to share the Scriptures‚ with other people they might meet. St. Augustine even claims that he has divine inspiration. This is why he thinks people should use his rules to interpret the Scripture. He‚ at some points‚ seems arrogant
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Christian Tradition course exposed me to the Christian Tradition based on Biblical and church history. The course taught me the differences and similarities of Christian Tradition from other major world religions. I learned about the significance of God‚ Jesus‚ the Holy Spirit and the Trinity based on the teachings of the Bible. The course also briefly covered 2‚000 years of church history but with emphasis on the impact of the Council of Nicea‚ Council of Chalcedon‚ and John and Charles Wesley on
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The Christian Church A study of the foundation and Influences of the Christian Church Written By: Thomas Milazzo The Christian Church was born out of the legacies of the Greek‚ Roman and Jewish cultures. Through God’s providence and perhaps advantageous timing‚ the Christian Church entered a world prepared for the truth of God. The Greeks provided a universal language and philosophy that supported the acceptance of the Church. Roman laws‚ organization‚ and commitment
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and the events that lead to his death. One of the main concerns of the epic poem was whether or not it is of pagan or Christian origin‚ or whether it has pagan or Christian influences. Even though the poem appeared to be originally a pagan story‚ there are many clues in the text that point to Christian influence and tradition. Beowulf is essentially a Christian story with Christian customs: that man’s survival depends on the protection of God‚ that earthly gifts come from God‚ and also that Beowulf
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