What This Document Is
This is a completed worksheet titled “Who Do You Say Jesus Is?” created for Grand Canyon University’s UNV 103 (University Success) course, likely as part of a broader Christian Worldview exploration (CWV-101). It responds to prompts based on passages from the Gospel of Mark and selected New Testament verses. The student, Kerri Bolinder, provides answers to questions requiring analysis of Jesus’s teachings and personal reflection on his identity.
Why This Document Matters
This assignment is intended for students enrolled in introductory university courses with a religious or philosophical component. It’s used to encourage critical thinking about core beliefs and to practice applying course material – specifically, biblical interpretation and worldview analysis – to personal faith. It exists as a formative assessment, allowing students to articulate their understanding of Jesus’s role and significance.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This document represents *one student’s* interpretation and response. It is not a definitive theological statement or a comprehensive analysis of the relevant biblical passages. It serves as an example of how to approach the assignment, but individual responses will vary. It does not provide the original biblical texts or the commentaries referenced.
What This Document Provides
The completed worksheet includes:
* Responses to questions regarding the meaning of specific teachings of Jesus (Matthew 5:21-24, Matthew 5:43-48, Matthew 6:19-24, Matthew 7:15-23, Luke 15:1-32, John 13:1-17 and 34-35, or John 15:1-11).
* Analysis of passages where Jesus discusses his nature and purpose (Matthew 9:1-8, Matthew 9:9-13, Luke 7:18-23, John 5:16-18, John 10:25-38, John 14:5-11).
* A personal statement of belief about Jesus.
* References to a commentary used in the completion of the assignment.
This preview *does not* include the full text of the biblical passages, the complete commentary used, or a grading rubric. It is a sample student response only.
