(Activity 43. What are 4 biblical stories from the gospel. Have a general understanding of four stories and be ready to talk about them a bit. Some stories below that you can reference but do not need to. You can reference your own stories from the gospel a. Prodigal Son: Luke 5:11-32 b. Jesus Calms the Storm: 8:22-25 c. Birth of Jesus Christ: Luke 2:1-7 d. Parable of the Sower: Mark A:19 44. Eucharist 45. What is human trafficking? 46. Is there an upper limit to how much we help others'Why or why not? 47. What are three basic grammar rules that Mr. Tolias expects you to follow when you write sentence form.

43. Four Biblical Stories from the Gospels:<br /><br />* **The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37):** This parable tells of a traveler robbed and beaten who is ignored by a priest and a Levite, but helped by a Samaritan, a member of a despised group. It teaches us to love and care for everyone, even those we consider our enemies or outsiders.<br /><br />* **The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32):** A son demands his inheritance and squanders it on reckless living. When he returns home, repentant and destitute, his father welcomes him with open arms. This story emphasizes God's boundless love, forgiveness, and acceptance.<br /><br />* **Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand (Matthew 14:13-21):** With only five loaves of bread and two fish, Jesus miraculously feeds a crowd of five thousand people. This story demonstrates Jesus's power and compassion, and his ability to provide for our needs.<br /><br />* **The Raising of Lazarus (John 11:1-44):** Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead after he had been buried for four days. This powerful miracle affirms Jesus's power over death and foreshadows his own resurrection. It highlights the hope of eternal life.<br /><br /><br />44. Eucharist: The Eucharist is a Christian sacrament, also known as Holy Communion or the Lord's Supper. It commemorates the Last Supper Jesus shared with his disciples before his crucifixion. During the Eucharist, bread and wine (or sometimes grape juice) are consecrated and consumed, symbolizing the body and blood of Christ. Different Christian denominations have varying beliefs about the exact nature of the Eucharist, but it is generally seen as a central act of Christian worship and a source of spiritual nourishment.<br /><br />45. Human Trafficking: Human trafficking is the illegal exploitation of people for profit. It involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to control victims for the purpose of forced labor, sexual exploitation, or other forms of servitude. Trafficking can occur within a country or across international borders. It is a serious crime and a violation of human rights.<br /><br />46. Is there an upper limit to how much we help others? Why or why not? There is no definitive "upper limit" to helping others, but there are practical limitations. We should strive to help others as much as we can, within the bounds of our own resources and well-being. It's important to practice self-care and ensure we are not neglecting our own needs while helping others. The concept of an upper limit can also be debated philosophically. Some argue that limitless compassion is the ideal, while others emphasize the importance of wisdom and discernment in how we help.<br /><br />47. Three Basic Grammar Rules: Mr. Tolias' specific expectations would need to be clarified, but three fundamental grammar rules for writing are:<br /><br />* **Subject-verb agreement:** The verb in a sentence must agree in number (singular or plural) with its subject. For example, "He walks" (singular) vs. "They walk" (plural).<br /><br />* **Proper punctuation:** Correct use of commas, periods, question marks, and other punctuation marks is essential for clear and understandable writing.<br /><br />* **Sentence structure:** A complete sentence must contain a subject and a verb and express a complete thought. Avoid sentence fragments and run-on sentences.<br />