CAU The Need of The People to Get out Of Egypt Exodus Bible Verse Analysis Discussion

Assignment One: 250 words)

Exodus 12:1–20 (The Israelites eat unleavened bread in the original Passover event.)

•Exodus 16:1–15 (God gives the Israelites manna to eat.)

•Matthew 14:13–21 (the multiplication of loaves and fishes)

•John 6:1–15 (Jesus distributes the loaves to the crowds.)

•Luke 22:14–20 (The Last Supper)

(ANSWER FOR EACH OF THE SCRIPTURES ABOVE)

1. What is the need or challenge from the people or community that is being answered?

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2. Describe any symbolic objects and symbolic actions, as well as their meaning(s).

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3. Describe God’s actions…in other words, explain what God “does” in the Scripture.

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4. Describe the responses of the people in the Scriptures (or their expected responses) to God’s actions.

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5. Explain how this passage may relate to the Eucharist, as far as you understand it at this point.

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6. What significant question(s) does this Scripture bring to mind?(You cannot say “no questions!”)

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Assignment Two: 250 words

The movie – The Gift

Part 1: Tone and Mood

Describe the tone and mood of the world in which the episode opens.Is it a happy place? A hopeful place?What seems to be the source of the mood and atmosphere?What might be offered in the episode to change the lives of the people who live in this world?What is their response?Make connections to our discussion on the Theology of the Eucharist.

Respond to these questions in a 5-7 sentence paragraph minimally.

Sacrifice

Where in the episode can we interpret the idea of Eucharist as “Sacrifice?”Explain.

Life Giving

In what way(s) can we see the idea of Eucharist as “Life Giving” in the episode?How is it seen physically? Spiritually?Explain.

Gift

How is the Eucharist characterized as a “Gift” in the episode?Explain.

Communion

Where does unity (or disunity) find itself in the episode?What role does the gift play in this dynamic?Is it the role that it should play?Explain.

Mission

Where is the idea of “Mission” seen in the episode?Who is sent on a mission?Be sure to find at least two people who are “sent” and explain!