MR 5A Analysis On The Ascension

I collaborated on this idea sketch with Brandon Clemons. This idea sketch is very unique because we connected all of the boxes to one central and underlying theme that we found. Also, this is unique because me and Brandon used a few outside scripture sources. 

MR 5.A Ascension Anaysis

I collaborated with Stephen Donnell to analyze questions in Acts 1.

1. Jesus gives the Apostles instructions regarding the Holy Spirit, gave conceiving proofs He was alive, and spoke about God's Kingdom.

2. Redemption is about being absolved of your sins and coming into communion with God. 

3. Redemption is given to one by the Holy Spirit.

MR 5.A Ascension

I analyzed how God's plan is revealed in Acts 1 Jesus Taken Up to Heaven and also how the Redmeption and Ascension tie together.

Between the Resurrection and Ascension Jesus spoke about the Kingdom of God and taught the Apostles more about their faith and mission on earth. We can learn that God is creating a "blueprint" for the future Christians/Catholics. He wants the Apostles to be able to have the power to forgive sins through the sacraments of Reconciliation and the Eucharist so man can be forgiven of their sins and later pass down that power. Redemption is all about how Jesus died for all our sins so we can rejoice with Him in His Kingdom. The Resurrection, Ascension, and the time for preparation between those two divine events are all like "puzzle pieces" that fit together for one greater purpose. They make the lifelong goal to be able to rejoice with God in Heaven possible for mankind. 

MR 5.A Ascension. Article analysis

I created this analysis with the help of Sam Erickson and Andrew O'Neill. We read through the article thoroughly and ended up choosing point number 1. We found point number one an interesting topic. We gave our analysis on how this affects others. We related the topic to the apostles and all of Jesus's followers.

The early Church was a monarchial papacy instituted by Jesus Christ in
Mathew 16:18-19, but he did not institute the corrupt human side of
the early Church. Jesus did not intend for the pope to have absolute,
worldly power, but to the contrary, he intended a leadership based on
his authority. This is very similar to a monarchy, where one
individual has power to guide their subjects. Unlike a monarchy, the
pope does not have absolute power, but rather he is a shepherd,
guiding his flock to the glory and love of God, the same way Jesus led
all of his followers to God. Occasionally, power did get to a pope's
head, turning him corrupt and into a leader with absolute power, not a
guide, which is one of the consequences of having a singular conduit
of power. 

MR 4F Analysis

This is an idea sketch Zachary, Vladimir, and I made. This idea sketch explains the authority of God, Jesus, and the apostles. Authority is a big deal because it is still present in the church and we explain that. The power of authority makes our idea sketch unique.

Chapter 4 F Analysis

Me, Owen, and Vladimir created an idea sketch analyzing how our sins are forgiven and how Jesus sets it up. We discussed the night of the resurrection. We talked about how Christ gave the apostles the authority to forgive sins. This was a great event because before that, God and God alone could forgive sins. Now we see it in the church that the clergy and the pope and bishops can forgive sins.

M.F Significance of the Resurrection Analysis

Ultimately, humanity's pardon for sin comes from Jesus's sacrifice on the Cross. Baptism is used to take away Original Sin. However, another form of purification is required after Baptism has occurred. Jesus and the Apostles had the power to forgive sins, therefore Christians now have that power because it has been past down. To combat lax morals, Confession was created so Christians must commit mortal sins once a year. Forgiveness is not impartial when given to one by the proper authority. A Christian that goes to Confession seeks forgiveness, has humility, and recieves sacremental grace. Penance makes one's forgiveness real and graces are recieved at this time. 

MR 4.F: Significance of the Resurrection

Our sins are forgiven through reconciliation, sacraments, and God's undeserved forgiveness to our sins. Ultimately they are forgiven because of the Crucifixtion and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Christ sets it by allowing people to ask for forgiveness and forgiving them. We see it when Mary of Magdalene  pleads for forgiveness and Jesus says you're sins are forgiven, sin no more. We also have to do penance in order to complete the cycle of forgiveness. Although Jesus did not have to die for us, He was obedient to His Father and fulfilled the Protoevangelium. Jesus handed the authority to forgive men's sins to his Apostles who then passed it from generation to generation. 

Mr 4.E Analysis educanon

https://www.educreations.com/lesson/view/resurrection-analysis/25799049/?s=yC6nyS&ref=app

This Educreation is about Peter Creeft's writing about the resurrection of Jesus Christ. In this video I outlined some of the facts that Peter Krieft writes about, and also I incorporate a few ideas of my Own. One of the ideas I incorporated was that not all of the witnesses at the crucifixion of Christ followers of Jesus. This fact shows that people would've overturned what the apostles said about the resurrection. 

Resurrection Thinglink Analysis

I worked with Ethan and Vlad to create this Thinglink. I think it is unique in its own way. It is creative and interesting analytical points. We chose this activity because it was a great way to keep using the new app Thinglink. I believe it was a great group activity. 

http://www.thinglink.com/scene/582263954173067266

Jesus's Body Compare and Contrast.

I collaborated with Carlos and Joesph to make a Thinglink about Jesus's Resurrected body. We highlighted the differences between before and after the Resurrection. Then, we covered the differences between Jesus before and after the Transfiguration. Finally, we analyzed the differences and revealed any symbolism behind them. 

MR 4.E: Resurrection

In the Transfiguration and in the Resurrection, Jesus Christ reveals his Divinty and causes the Apostles to increase in faith. The Transfiguration foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of God and the Resurrection fulfills God's ultimate gift to us. I collaborated with Joseph and Jacob to analyze what Jesus' resurrected body was like and how it was before the resurrection and  transfiguration.

Down below is the URL to our thing link.

http://www.thinglink.com/scene/582262192347283457

MR 4.B Analysis on Purgatory

The Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Christ is very similar to the scene of Gandolf because Gandalf's battle with Balrog resembles how Jesus descended to Hell and brought the righteous souls up to Heaven. I relate how Aragorn lead the people to the mountain as Judas betraying Jesus because in both instances the leader is trapped and left to battle his own battle by himself. Also Gandalf resembles Jesus because he is eternal and is not limited to time. The Passion of Christ is shown in when Gandalf endures the hardships of battle. The Resurrection is when Jesus resurrects after three days. Gandalf also "resurrects" and is present to accomplish his mission and work cut out for him in the world.

 

MR 4.E Analysis Purgatory Educanon Video

https://www.educreations.com/lesson/view/purgatory/25729137/?s=oo4uoa&ref=app

Anthony and I made an Educreation video that explains purgatory. It is good be we clearly explained what purgatory is and who goes there. We worked together and started off by just explaining the key terms and the basic notes, but then we analyzed it. We pointed out that once you are in purgatory, you cannot go to hell because you have already commited with God.

Gandalf the Savior

In this clip, it represents the passion death and resurrection of Christ through Gandalf. Gandalf stops while they are running away in order to endure a battle against Balrog. He then sacrifices himself and saves everyone. And soon we see that Gandalf awakens from his state of what appears to be death and he resurrects as Gandalf the white.

Gandalf vs The Balrog

In the beginning, Gandalf sacrifices himself for the rest of the group as Jesus sacrificed Himself for humanity. The Balrog represents darkness/evil and Gandalf symbolizes light/goodness as Jesus and Satan did. The battle between Gandalf and the Balrog takes place in multiple places as the battle between Jesus and Satan is universal. When Gandalf defeats the Balrog he falls down off the tower and when Satan was defeated by God he left the Heavens and went down into Hell. Gandalf was resurrected as Jesus was, this event is symbolized by the whitle light/purity on Jesus and Gandalf. 

MR 4.D: Justin Martyr First Apology and The Last Supper Connection

Justin Martyr Apology connects to the Last Supper because the Apology talks about how the Eucharist is celebrated. The Eucharist is the bread and wine that become the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. It is His ultimate sacrifice because He gives up himself to mankind in order that mankind can reach salvation and manifest with God in His ultimate Kingdom. The Apology describes how Christians come together on the Holy Day (Sunday) to pray, worship, and reflect. It describes specifically what is done during the ritual of preparing the Eucharist, and the Eucharist in specific. He wrote this around 150 A.D. to a Roman emperor at the time to clarify any false beliefs or conclusions about the Eucharist.  The Eucharist is also the ultimate sacrifice of the Suffering Servant to man because God gave up His only Son to us in order that we can saved from our sins. 

MR 4.D Analysis Justin Martyr

Justin Martyr is explaining his faith I think. Justin Martyr's first entry is briefly touvhing on the events that happen in mass. The mass, which he calls the place where people assemble, is a place that takes away sin. Also, he talks about how people say amen (so be it) whenever they agree with something. He also emphasizes the importance of the eucharist. This is very important because it shows that even back in Just Martyr's time, they fully understood the power of the eucharist. I think that in the 2nd century, people fully understood the importance of the eucharist. Justin says that it is not like common bread that people get, it is a bread that has his savior in it. I think that is the way we should all think about the bread. People now overlook the signifigance of the bread, we need to view it as the bread of our savior. 

Last Upper Educreations

Here is an educreations me and Vladimir created discussing the last supper.

Link: https://www.educreations.com/lesson/view/redemption/25587013/?s=MTJTxG&ref=appemail

The Last Supper/ Transfiguration Idea Sketch

I collaborated with Joseph and Carlos to create an Idea Sketch about the Last Supper and the Transfiguration. We covered basic terms associated with the events and their general meaning. Then, we analyzed the deeper meaning and revealed any symbolism with the terms. 

Last Supper

Joseph, Jacob, and I analyzed and explained the Last Supper with key terms included and how they support the Last Supper. 

Last Supper Educreations Analysis

https://www.educreations.com/lesson/view/last-supper/25586299/?s=pbzJ5B&ref=app

Jeremy, Anthony, and I made a cool educreation that explains many of the points of the last supper. It includes the new lamb and the new commandment of love.

Transfiguration Reflection

If I were preesent during the transfiguration, I would be very surprised. Jesus's shining light would probably scare me a ton. Along with having that light blinding me and God's voice coming down from the heavens would most likely make me wet my pants. I don't know how I would walk away from such an event. Especially God telling me not to speak of the Transfiguration until after his resurrection. 

Exit Ticket Reflection

If I were one of the apostles who witnessed the transfiguration, I would first probably ask myself what just happened. If you think about it, Peter, James, and John just saw a bright light and suddenly Jesus was in a white cloak and he was standing between Moses and Elijah. The appostles were not aware that any of that was going to happen, so they probably questioned what just went on. However, after snapping back into it, I would have probably reacted the same and asked if I could be of any assistance to Jesus. Jesus' divinty would not be a question after this event for me.

Transfiguration- Apostle like Reaction

If I were present during the Transfiguration, I would have been in awe and in shock. I might have also been terrified. Due to His Revelation, my faith in Jesus Christ and in His mission would have increased. My desire to convince the people of His Divinty would have increased also. The voice of the Heavenly Father, presence of Jesus, and the Holy Spirit would have astonished me. I also would want a clarification of the Transfiguration and how it would tie to my mission to proclaim the Word of God.

MR 4.C Transfiguration Analysis Idea Sketch

In this ideasketch that I worked on with my group of Anthony Okelberry and Jeremy Brown we explain the transfiguration. This ideasketch is good and unique because we point out that the transfiguration is just one way he manifests his divine mission. Jesus is constantly creating miracles and showing us who he truly is. We also explained the importance of the three apostles present and the prophets.

The Transfiguration Thinglink

I collaborated with Carlos and Joesph to make a Thinglink outlining The Transfiguration. We covered basic plot points and characters. Finally, we revealed the symbolism the in story and analyzed the event. Thinglink Link- http://www.thinglink.com/scene/580775700290600962

The Transfiguration Thinglink

I worked with my groupmates Vladimir and Ethan to create a Thinglink analyzing the transfiguration. 

Link: http://www.thinglink.com/scene/580776470729719810

MR 4.C: Transfiguration Analysis

Jacob, Joe, and I analyzed the Transfiguration in a thing link. Down below is the URL for the analysis.

Link- http://www.thinglink.com/scene/580775700290600962

MR 4.B Defeating the Prince of Darkness

What stands out to me is how Jesus stayed obedient to God and refused the temptation of the devil. The devil asks Jesus to worship him but Jesus says no and says that you are only to worship God The Father. We must follow Jesus' example and live according to the gospel. We do not have to be alone. We can ask for guidance to reject sin and accept God's love. 

MR 4.B Defending the Prince of Darkness

Right off the bat, I see that Jeus and God are not that much bigger than Satan. However, if you combined the two words then they would be much bigger or powerful than Satan. To understand God and Jesus fully we must understand everything or the little words in the background.

MR 4.B Defeating the Prince of Darkness

I think it is interesting how the devil is the third most used word on this list. I think it is interesting because it ranks the amount of power. Jesus and God have the most power, and they are used the most, but the devil falls short of God and Jesus, just like in real life. The devil will never be as big as God and Jesus. I also see the word 40 and I think it is interesting how 40 doesn't seem important, but it  has a deep meaning. It means trial and test. it is crazy how the numbers throughout the bible reprsent more than they seem

MR 4.B Defeating the Prince of Darkness

What stands out to me the most is God, Jesus, and Devil. One may think they naturally do because they are the largest. Although that is true, that's not why they stood out. They stood out because the ratio is 2:1 in a sense of "good and evil." Also another word that stands out is alone. Alone actually looks alone in the bottom left. It reminds me of the 40 days and nights spent in the desert by Jesus. 

MR 4.A Mid Level Activity

The Wedding at Cana was an event where Jesus performed his first miracle. Mary told the servants at he friend's wedding to do what Jesus tells them to do in order to create more wine. Jesus warned Mary that it was not His time yet to begin his public ministry. Yet he obeyed her because He was her son. Zach, Rory, and I collaborated on this idea sketch and analyzed its significance. More specifically how He was the Son of God and it foreshadowed his Salvation.

MR 4.A Mid Level Activity

My idea sketch is unique because everyone in my group contributed to the project. Teamwork made the idea sketch much more accurate because we collaborated. Also our idea sketch is very accurate. Another reason why our idea sketcj is unique is because we used awesome colors to show the different categories. Our idea sketch in general is unique because it is the best.

MR 4.A Mid Level Activity

In this activity, my group and I analyzed the great topics of the baptism of Jesus and also the wedding at Cana. We connected the baptism of Jesus to the start of his public ministry. Another thing we connected it to was his 40 days in the desert. Also at the wedding at Cana we discussed this also being a big step in the public ministry of Jesus. This is where Jesus performed his first miracle, turning water into wine. 

Team 66>Everyone

The Baptism of Jesus says that He accepts God's mission. However, I didn't watch the video because for some reason EduCannon did not show an upcoming video due date. I will figure out EduCannon and watch the most recent uploaded videos on the tab.

Fulfilling His Righteousness

Even though that Jesus was not a sinner, he was baptized. The Baptism of Jesus was not to wash away his sins but to fulfill his righteousness.

The Acceptance of the Mission

I learned that the baptism of Jesus was not to take away his sins, but it was for him to accept his divine mission. John the Baptist initially questioned Jesus when he wanted to get baptized because John knew Jesus did not sin.

Obedient Jesus

Jesus was baptized even though He was without sin. He did it to fulfill all righteousness.

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