Instructions for assignment The reference for “the Kingdom of God” is located on this first sheet. Then you will have to use two other scholarly sources. I have the rubric on the next pages. Read "And Finally...the Kingdom of God Is Like This...." Observe how the author encourages readers to find contemporary metaphors for the kingdom of God. Write an essay (1,000-1,250 words) analyzing a Jesus metaphor describing the kingdom of God as well as creating your own metaphor. Analyzing the Jesus metaphor, 1. Choose one parable used by Jesus to describe the kingdom of God. 2. Explain how this metaphor would have made sense to the 1st century audience of Jesus. 3. Take into account the historical/cultural significance, theological intent, and the impact of the parable or metaphor on the original audience. Create a contemporary parable for the kingdom of God: 1. Explain how this same meaning and impact might be communicated in your contemporary context. 2. Explain how the changed metaphor is faithful to the teaching of Jesus on the kingdom of God. In addition to the Bible and the assigned article, you must use at least two other scholarly sources. Stanton, G. (2002). The Gospels and Jesus. Oxford: OUP Oxford. ("The Kingdom of God") in The Gospels and Jesus, by Stanton, from the Oxford Bible Series (2002). 1 Unsatisfactory 0.00% 2 Less than Satisfactory 65.00% 3 Satisfactory 75.00% 4 Good 85.00% 5 Excellent 100.00% Essay logically explains how this metaphor would have made sense to the 1st century audience of Jesus based on the textbook, Bible, and other scholarly resources. Essay clearly explains how this metaphor would have made sense to the 1st century audience of Jesus based on the textbook, Bible, and other scholarly resources. 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