Calling all KTFs (Katie Tutt's Friends)

Dear Friend of Katie Tutt-

It has been nearly two months since the Lord took our beloved Katie away from us.  But, like Job said, "Shall we accept the good from God, but not the bad?" 

In memory of our cherished time together, I am calling for a guest blog from Katie Tutt.  This is what I need from all of you KTFs: alert Katie Tutt that her former Bible teacher is requesting a guest blog.  This guest blog can have any title, even a review of the most recent Glee episode where Sue "Syvlester" goes ape and wants to shoot Brittany out of a cannon.  But mainly we just want to say "hi" to Katie and reply to her blog with well wishes and whatnot. 

Godspeed.

"Jesus Camp"

Ello.  Your assignment from the "Jesus Camp" movie is to blog over your reactions.  Please try to stay away from as many broadbrush generalities as possible.  That means I'd like you to select the positive and not-so-positive elements of the movie and the particular beliefs that the people in the movie hold.  This will be a test grade, and it's due Friday - so please put in effort accordingly.  Feel free to Google "Jesus Camp" and come up with other resources for your blog if you desire. 

Dark Lord of the Sith

Something extremely funny for your viewing entertainment.  The guy slaying people is Benny Hinn, a televangelist who has repeatedly cheated people out of money and admitted it.

Don't Waste Your Life: Chapter 3 Assignment

Questions:

1.  Reflect again on Galatians 6:14.  Where does boasting only in the cross happen?  What does this mean practically in your life right now?


2.  Study the following passage:
I have been crucified with Christ.  It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me.  And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself up for me.
-Galatians 2:20

How does it make sense to say that "I" died and yet "I" live?  What key words can you find in these verses that explain the difference between the "I" who died and the "I" who lives?

3.  What areas of your life right now are you living by faith?  What areas are you NOT living by faith?

Thursday, Dec. 9 Assignment

 

On a totally unrelated note, your assignment for today is to write thoughtful comments on AT LEAST 10 different classmates' blogs.  By thoughtful, I mean that you must interact with what was said and either agree or disagree - providing the reasons why you do or don't agree.  This also means that your comments should be at least a short paragraph. 

Write down on a sheet of paper the 10 (or more) classmates that you commented on, and turn it in tomorrow for a grade.  Get er done!!!!

Assignments #8 & #9

Hola, pupils.  Here are your next two assignments: Due Wednesday.

Assignment #8: Write a response to the "Grilled Cheesus" episode of Glee that we watched in class.  Pay special attention to the worldview of the writers.  What do they think of your faith?  Are they portraying it in an accurate or inaccurate manner?  What parts are accurate and what parts are inaccurate?

Assignment #9: Read the article posted below and respond with your (intelligent) thoughts.

Walk the Aisle

Extra Credit!!!

Here's the deal.  I saw this on ABC News and want you guys to take this online quiz.  The news gave the average score of atheist/agnostics, protestants, and Catholics.  I'm curious to see what the average of Bible class students would be to see if we are above or below the national average.

Your instructions are to take the quiz and then email your score to jmendenhall@oklahomabible.com.  Your score will be totally confidential (I won't think you're stupid if you don't perform well), and if I get the email from you by Tuesday, November 16th, you will receive 10 bonus points on any assignment.  Please help me out!!

Here's the link:

http://features.pewforum.org/quiz/us-religious-knowledge/