TEXTBOOK READINGS FOR THE ASSIGNMNET

1. Murray, Andrew. Humility. CreateSpace. ISBN: 978-1502994981. (Read the whole textbook )

2. Gorman, Michael J. Cruciformity: Pauls Narrative Spirituality of the Cross. Eerdmans, 2001. ISBN: 978-0802847959. (Read Chapters 1 and 2 )

DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, you are required to create an initial thread in response to the provided prompt for each forum.
Each thread must be a minimum of 600 words and demonstrate course-related knowledge, biblical principles, and Scripture. In addition to the initial thread, you are required to reply to 2 classmates initial thread.. Each post should demonstrate critical insight and evaluation. 
If only the minimum word count is met, ensure every word is meaningful and the sentences flow and build the argument. Avoid generic or meaningless statements in the Discussions. Be specific and leverage these opportunities to interact with one another and express your understanding of the discussion at hand.
The assigned reading in the course textbooks will be the central topic of conversation for each Discussions in this class. Specific prompts are provided for each Discussion related to a  specific book. These Discussions are premised on the understanding that the book has been read; therefore, 50 points of the Discussion grade will be scaled to reflect that percentage.

DISCUSSION BOARD QUESTIONS

After reading the book Humility, post an initial thread to include the follow (use separate bolded section titles or paragraphs to break up the post showing where each point is addressed):

1. Approximately, what percentage of the book was read in preparation for this discussion?
2. What is Murrays central thesis in the book? Defend your answer.
3. In chapter 2, Murray writes, If humility be the first, the all-including grace of the life of Jesus, if humility be the secret of His atonement, then the health and strength of our spiritual life will entirely depend upon our putting this grace first too, and making humility the chief thing we admire in him, the chief thing we ask of him, the one thing for which we sacrifice all else.
4. Do you agree or disagree with this statement and how is his argument here developed through the rest of the book?
5. Whether you agree or not with his argument, where in Scripture could someone argue that humility be the first, the all-including grace of the life of Jesus?
6. Which chapter did you find most convicting and why?
7. Which chapter did you find most encouraging and why?

Note:

1.Do not apply for the paper if you do not have access to the textbooks especially Murray textbook