Writing Question

How do the assigned pages in either Book of Genesis or the Gospel of Matthew (not both!) demonstrate the CIT claim that Gods presence in the world is mediated through nature and reality?700-1000 words. I will provide my three citations that i need you to write about and explain in each paragraph. I need you to make me a stronger thesis and expand on each of my citations.

  • State a clear, strong thesis statement(s) towards the beginning of the essay. Make sure it states: 1. your response to the prompt for your particular text and 2. The textual evidence you are about to discuss to support this argument. In other words, tell me clearly in the first paragraph where you are going for your discussion.
  • It is required that you cite (see directions below) at least four specific examples from your text to support your discussion. Please keep in mind that this is a minimum, not a maximum. Remember that even paraphrases should be cited! Citations must be from the text itself, and not from editors’ notes, introductions, etc. Also, it will read superficially if all your citations are from one or two pages.

thesis

In the gospel of Matthew, gods presence in the world is mediated through nature and reality. This is proven through the parables, the miracles of Jesus,and the interplay between divine authority and the natural world, illustrating how everyday experiences reveal the nature of god

citations

Matthew 4:14-16

You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden

matthew 6:26

Look at the birds of the air, they do not sow or reap or store away in barns and yet your Heavenly Father feeds them

Matthew .8:26-27

Matthew 13:31-32

the kingdom of heavan is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted his feild