A Individual Essay

1) Choose one topical issue that has been in news media and current affairs recently in your home city/town or in Sydney. (see the following list of possibilities)

2. Explain what we think the Bible says in response. Then, compare that to our own sacred scriptures if we so choose. We should familiarize our self with the topic and the Bible perspective on our chosen topic in our preparation. In other words some research is necessary - but remember we are researching Christian perspectives on the topic and if we so choose we may add to that our own religious perspective by showing commonality or contrast with a Christian perspective in approach and explain which way we choose to respond.

(a) Choose one main verse or a key passage (and quote it) to address the topic

(b) Can back it up with three other Bible quotations from stories or teachings that we think are helpful in developing our response to the topic

(c) It is possible that there is more than one approach to the topic (it may be a controversial/contentious issue), therefore need to explain interpretation. Authenticity, i.e. your own opinion, backed up with Biblical reasoning, is the highest assessment priority.

(d) Some contemporary (modern) topics are not obviously found in the Bible, however guiding wisdom on a related topic which help to decide how to respond. (For example, you will not read about 'technology' specifically in the Bible but can learn about devotion, idolatry (highest priority/what receives your attention), about how to spend time, money, and about wise productivity.

(e) Ideas should be related to:

(i) The life and attitudes demonstrated by Jesus, to Christian values

(ii) The wisdom learned from Jesus' teaching in the Gospel of Luke (New Testament)

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