Week 12

Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful for everything we have in our lives. What would Jesus or Paul be thankful for if they had thanksgiving? Both religious figures wouldn't have been made timeless without the help of those influential in their lives and teachings. Jesus was probably thankful for Mary and Joseph similar to us being thankful for our parents. Paul would be thankful for his correspondents who he wrote frequently. Paul's writing offer readers with insight into God and how to lead a spiritual life. I found it interesting how Paul was so insightful about the coming of Jesus. He knew and fully believed that God's son would come to earth and spread the good news of his kingdom. Many believe that Paul can be considered too radical because of his beliefs in Jesus' coming. I also found it interesting how his letters offer perspective into a faith that hasn't been distinguished and are used in various churches in different contexts. Being thankful our religion and preservation of historical documents is another aspect of our God given life that should be added to our Thanksgiving dinner prayers.