Jesus’ Life Discussion

Water baptism is a hotly contested issue within some denominations. Within the writings of the Apostle Paul, however, we see a greater emphasis on the spiritual baptism that unites us as one in Christ. Stafford asked, “Why was Jesus baptized, especially since he had not sinned?”  Take a few moments to consider this question from Stafford and Scripture.The historical context of a person’s life adds meaning for others who want to better understand the person’s life.Read the chapters in Ferguson carefully for greater understanding. Let your mind create a 3-D picture of what you are reading. Envision the physical surroundings, the lay of the land, the buildings, the dress of the people, feel the climate, the attitudes of the crowds, etc. Read to attain a firm grasp of the culture and worldview represented in the section.Once you have a command of the political life, culture, and worldview, in your mind’s eye, create a person who can be considered a “typical” or “average” person, representative of the section you read. The fictitious person represents a portion of the world in which Jesus lived. Give this fictitious person an autobiography. Your goal is to use this “typical” or “average” person to teach your classmates about the section you read. This exercise requires you to make some assumptions and eliminate a lot of possible choices. So, there’s plenty of leeway in how you create this “typical” or “average” person.Scholarly academic resources, textbooks, or other sources provided.  Quoting or paraphrasing from any source in discussion posts requires APA-7 format by including an in-text citation and listing the reference at the end of the post.