HomeworkHomework
(due Tues., 2/14-Thurs., 2/16) (THESE WILL BE DONE IN CLASS!)
Read Gen. 3 & 4 and answer RQs (NetClassroom)Read Gen. 6-9 and answer RQs (NetClassroom)
(due Fri., 2/17) NB: List 10 big news stories from today’s news; Reflect & write: Do you think there is more good or evil in the world? Why/why not?
HomeworkHomework
(due Fri., 2/24) Sin CiDee presentations, Teams 1 & 2
(due Mon., 2/27) Sin CiDee presentations, Teams 3 & 4
(due Tues., 2/28) Study for Review (Weds., 2/29) TEST: Creation & Fall (Gen. 1-9)
IN THE IN THE BEGINNINGBEGINNING
IN THE IN THE BEGINNINGBEGINNING
The Fall:The Fall:
Sin Enters the WorldSin Enters the World
“Sin stories” (Gen. 3-11):
“Sin stories” (Gen. 3-11):
Largely symbolic/metaphorical, not literal Themes:
Mystery and origin of sin/evilConsequences of sinGod’s response to man’s sin
1st Sin Story1st Sin Story
Symbols > Snake = Devil (Satan)Eating = Sinful action
Teaching = Evil entered the world through the sin of first couple
Origin of EvilOrigin of Evil Greek story
GODS responsible
Bible story
PEOPLE responsible
Nakedness symbolizes…Nakedness symbolizes…
Defeat and disgrace
Alienation from self
Climax of SinClimax of SinClimax of SinClimax of Sin
Effects of sin= alienation from:Effects of sin= alienation from:SelfGodNaturePeople
Climax of SinClimax of SinClimax of SinClimax of Sin Impression of “Sin Stories” from Impression of “Sin Stories” from
Genesis =Genesis =Bleak picturePeople– alone and together– caught in a “whirlpool” of sinAll of us trapped in sin
Do you agree? Why/why not?
Climax of SinClimax of SinClimax of SinClimax of Sin
This basic, tragic state of us This basic, tragic state of us all= “Original Sin”, which:all= “Original Sin”, which:
brings evil into the world (sin-ful world)Makes human beings weak and prone to sinMakes destruction and death unavoidable
SinSin
Personal Social
SinSin
Personal
Commission Omission
I do what I don’t do what I shouldn’t I should
SinSin
Social
Commission Omission
Follow crowd Don’t oppose crowd in wrongdoing