Tuesday, March 28, 2017

"I Led You Like a Bride"

It's one thing to see communion as a wedding, but
did you ever think of the Ten Commandments as a wedding?
Answer that question  (One word "Yes" or "No" is fine) as question C.  You can post below in the comments section (If you don't have one of the indicated accounts, just choose "anonymous" (but be sure to post your  first or last name  or initials in the answer).  You can also back on Moodle if you have trouble

Want to know more? 
You might want to watch this, it's also by Ray Van Der Laan, and depending on your teacher, you may see it in your cohort Bible class (It's really engaging, and definitely a student favorite).. He takes you to the top of the mountain to re-enact the giving of the Ten Commandments, and makes the case that they too are a wedding!

Definitely not required to watch..just wanted to tip you off to the thesis.

24 comments:

  1. James Munoz:
    c. Although the video shows a T-shaped cross, I do not think it matters on what shape Jesus was crucified. Romans often used the T-shape so that they could leave the upright piece upright all the time, and just have the criminal carry the cross-piece, which was secured on top of the already upright piece, as seen in the video.

    d. I never that of communion as a wedding, mainly because I had never heard of proposing over a cup of wine. However, I was always taught the significant of the covenant and mutual promise you make to God when taking communion, so it's kind of the same thing, without the weird "Jesus is my husband now" references.

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  2. c. no
    d. I ca see how like a husband God gives us protective care, and the historical context of offering the wine makes me see that connection. Sabbath as the sign and the Ketuvah shows how the commandments and the communion are both signs that we are to join in love and commitment to our God. Much like we would our spouse in Marriage. Kara K

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  3. c) The cross in the video was "T" shaped, which I have heard is the way Jesus' cross could have been shaped. The Romans employed a variety of shapes of crosses for crucifixion, so it is hard to say.
    D) no

    --Aaron Chambers

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  4. I never thought of the 10 commandments as a wedding, but what an interesting take on it. So meaningful. The wedding thing is something I’ve been struggling with, so it’s funny that this is all I am hearing and focusing on in everything about this video and article.

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  5. CASSIDI CERVANTES

    C) I noticed that the cross was actually like a capital T shape. I have no idea why the shape of the cross has changed. I do think that the Romans designed a cross this was to excute people were to have their arms raised and cry out to God. They had to suffer because they broke the law and surrender to God to answer for their sins.


    D) NO

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  6. D) No, I have never imagined the 10 commandments as a wedding.

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  7. C/D: No, I had never thought of the ten commandments as a wedding. When mentioned in the video is sounded wierd to me actually, but it does make sense. You are saying yes to something so important and for eternity. We are saying yes to His gift and giving our life in return.

    Karina Vera

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  8. No, I have never thought that the Ten Commandments could be compared as a wedding.
    N.A

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  9. C) I noticed the cross is shaped like an upper case T as opposed to the lower case t which is traditionally used.I am not sure why Romans would create a cross like this for executing people.
    D) No

    L.O.

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  10. c. The cross was like a T shape, not like four sides like we have now. Maybe it was harder to carry as a T shape, top heavy.
    d. no

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  11. C) The cross was shaped as a "T". This is all that I have known for it to be so I didn't expect it to be different.
    D) No, I never thought of a wedding as the Ten Commandments.

    -Samantha Piccolo

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  12. c) No, I never thought of the 10 commandments as a wedding.

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  13. C) The cross shape was a little different but pretty generally the same. It was just more of an T rather than a t that we see more today.
    D) No, I have never thought of the Ten Commandments as a wedding. It does make sense as like you are making an agreement to follow these laws it is like a contract.

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  14. Jessica Ortiz
    No I did not think of it that way.

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  15. No.
    Christina Medina

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  16. No, I never thought of the ten commandments as a wedding before. I hadn't thought of the Eucharist that way either though. Lovely sentiment as we develop our spiritual connection further.

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  17. d.) No, but now I can see as to how. (Kiara Maldonado)

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  18. No, I never thought of it that way.

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  19. This is Serena Morgan and my answer to D is No!

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