In class today, we discussed how dramatization often can change how we envision a scene from scriptures. In our own heads, the scene may play out much differently than it is in a movie, and seeing a depiction of a scene in a movie could cause us to rethink our interpretation. Movie scenes may also… Continue reading Variations Between Biblical Scenes

In class today we watched a couple different clips of the crucifixion of Jesus, and it was interesting to see how unique each of them was and to also think about how unique each of our own perceptions of the events that unfolded is. We all interpret the events that happened differently in our own… Continue reading Perception vs. Reality

Because the original text of the Bible does not have quotation marks, we have to make sense of where they end. Different versions and translations might include more text than others, and the same goes for film. Different films can convey different scenes and can interpret Jesus in different ways. This is why it is… Continue reading Interpretation of Scene in John 3

I could definitely relate to the idea of getting some sort of emotional response from reading different scriptures. From my own experience with reading the Bible, I have found a great deal of it very relatable to my own life, especially in the New Testament. I think it also very true that different people can… Continue reading The Emotional Effects of Scripture

When I was listening to some of Bach’s pieces of passion music, I noticed how they had similar qualities, but yet the overall sound of the music was different. It had me thinking about the different point of views that converge in these sections of the Bible, in regards to Jesus’s suffering and death. There… Continue reading Points of View in Passion Music

Jesus’ crucifixion to me, is the most important event that was told in the Bible. In class two students mentioned that His crucifixion means sacrifice and salvation to them, and I fully agree. The idea that after Jesus was crucified on the cross, every child of God’s sins will be forgiven and will be given… Continue reading Behind the Crucifixion

For my Passion story, I would start it near or before Palm Sunday, celebrated the Sunday before Easter. I would end the story at Pentecost. I would do this because I think from a Christian perspective it is important to include the Great Commission because it shows why the crucifixion of Jesus is important. I… Continue reading Answering My Questions

Good Friday is the day of remembrance that Jesus was crucified. The crucifixion is the day that Jesus was mocked and put to death by the Romans on the cross. This story is very significant because it portrays his death and sacrifice for sin. Some might believe it to be the most important story in… Continue reading The Significance of the Crucifixion of Jesus

In observing, listening, and reading about Bach’s Passions, it was brought to my attention that not only does the word “passion” hold such a strong religious meaning and connotation, but the word also has varying meaning. The discovery that today’s connotation and common meaning of the word is much different than the true definition and… Continue reading Passion