Think about and discuss these questions with your teacher from this week's reading:

1. Why does John choose to use the word “Word” in reference to Jesus?
2. From the first few verses of the Gospel of John, list a few characteristics of Jesus Christ.
3. Why do you think Matthew and Luke thought it was important to list out Jesus’ genealogy?
4. What observations do you have about Christ's lineage? Is there anything interesting about it?
5. In Luke, what is the difference between Mary’s response (v. 34) and Zechariah’s response (v. 18)?

Freewriting

After pondering and discussing these questions with your teacher, choose one to complete a freewrite on. If you are unfamiliar with freewriting, here are a few tips:

• Keep your pencil moving. Don’t stop. Just brain dump onto your paper
• Have a set amount of time. Set a timer and write for the full amount of time.
• Ignore all grammar and spelling. Don’t let editing slow down the process. The goal is to get thoughts on paper. Spelling and grammar are not important in this instance.
• Pen and paper aren’t the only ways to freewrite. Feel free to type on the computer. Not only does this accomplish the task, but it builds typing skills.

Share your freewrite with us in the comments below.