Identify ONE rhetorolect in the following text: Identify ONE rhetorolect in the following text: (Click for slide progression and answers.)(Click for slide progression and answers.)

Luke 7:18-20: John [the Baptist] summoned two of his disciples Luke 7:18-20: John [the Baptist] summoned two of his disciples 19: and sent them to the Lord to ask, “Are you the one who is to 19: and sent them to the Lord to ask, “Are you the one who is to come, or are we to wait for another?” 20: When the men had come, or are we to wait for another?” 20: When the men had come to him, they said, “John the Baptist has sent us to you to come to him, they said, “John the Baptist has sent us to you to ask, ‘Are you the one who is to come, or are we to wait for ask, ‘Are you the one who is to come, or are we to wait for another?’”another?’”

Choose ONE of the following six rhetorolects: Choose ONE of the following six rhetorolects: WISDOMWISDOM, , APOCALYPTICAPOCALYPTIC, , PRECREATIONPRECREATION, ,

PROPHETICPROPHETIC, , MIRACLEMIRACLE, or , or PRIESTLYPRIESTLY..

ExploringExploring How Progressive Texture Blends RhetorolectsHow Progressive Texture Blends Rhetorolects

PROPHETICPROPHETIC Identify the phrase that indicates Identify the phrase that indicates PROPHETICPROPHETIC rhetorolect. rhetorolect.

Identify ONE rhetorolect in the text:Identify ONE rhetorolect in the text:WISDOMWISDOM, , APOCALYPTICAPOCALYPTIC,, PRECREATION PRECREATION,,

PROPHETICPROPHETIC, , MIRACLEMIRACLE,, oror PRIESTLYPRIESTLY..

Luke 7:18-20: John [the Baptist] summoned two of his Luke 7:18-20: John [the Baptist] summoned two of his disciples 19: and sent them to the Lord to ask, “Are you disciples 19: and sent them to the Lord to ask, “Are you the one who is to come, or are we to wait for another?” the one who is to come, or are we to wait for another?” 20: When the men had come to him, they said, “John 20: When the men had come to him, they said, “John the Baptist has sent us to you to ask, ‘Are you the one the Baptist has sent us to you to ask, ‘Are you the one who is to come, or are we to wait for another?’”who is to come, or are we to wait for another?’”

Answers:nswers:

Luke 7:18-20: John [the Baptist] summoned two of his Luke 7:18-20: John [the Baptist] summoned two of his disciples 19: and sent them to the Lord to ask, “Are disciples 19: and sent them to the Lord to ask, “Are you the one who is to come, or are we to wait for you the one who is to come, or are we to wait for another?” 20: When the men had come to him, they another?” 20: When the men had come to him, they said, “John the Baptist has sent us to you to ask, ‘Are said, “John the Baptist has sent us to you to ask, ‘Are you the one who is to come, or are we to wait for you the one who is to come, or are we to wait for another?’”another?’”

Answer: ““the one who is to comethe one who is to come”” Identify another rhetorolect based on the task John the Baptist Identify another rhetorolect based on the task John the Baptist

asks two of his disciples to perform.asks two of his disciples to perform.

Identify the phrase that indicatesIdentify the phrase that indicates PROPHETICPROPHETIC rhetorolect.rhetorolect.

Identify another rhetorolect based on the task John the Identify another rhetorolect based on the task John the Baptist asks two of his disciples to perform.Baptist asks two of his disciples to perform.Choose ONE of the following rhetorolects: Choose ONE of the following rhetorolects: WISDOMWISDOM,, APOCALYPTICAPOCALYPTIC,, PRECREATIONPRECREATION,,

PROPHETICPROPHETIC,, MIRACLEMIRACLE, or, or PRIESTLYPRIESTLY..

WISDOMWISDOM Why does the task they are to perform indicate Why does the task they are to perform indicate WISDOMWISDOM

rhetorolect?rhetorolect?

Luke 7:18-20: John [the Baptist] summoned two of his Luke 7:18-20: John [the Baptist] summoned two of his disciples 19: and sent them to the Lord to ask, “Are you disciples 19: and sent them to the Lord to ask, “Are you the one who is to comethe one who is to come, or are we to wait for another?” , or are we to wait for another?” 20: When the men had come to him, they said, “John 20: When the men had come to him, they said, “John the Baptist has sent us to you to ask, ‘Are you the Baptist has sent us to you to ask, ‘Are you the one the one who is to comewho is to come, or are we to wait for another?’”, or are we to wait for another?’”

Answer:Answer:

Luke 7:18-20: John [the Baptist] summoned two of Luke 7:18-20: John [the Baptist] summoned two of his disciples 19: and sent them to the Lord to ask, his disciples 19: and sent them to the Lord to ask, “Are you “Are you the one who is to comethe one who is to come, or are we to wait for , or are we to wait for another?” 20: When the men had come to him, they another?” 20: When the men had come to him, they said, “John the Baptist has sent us to you to ask, ‘Are said, “John the Baptist has sent us to you to ask, ‘Are you you the one who is to comethe one who is to come, or are we to wait for , or are we to wait for another?’” another?’” Answers:

They must seek information (They must seek information (WISDOMWISDOM ) by asking a question.) by asking a question. The presence of two “disciples” also indicates The presence of two “disciples” also indicates WISDOMWISDOM

rhetorolect. Why?rhetorolect. Why?

Why does the task they are to perform indicateWhy does the task they are to perform indicate WISDOMWISDOM rhetorolect?rhetorolect?

Luke 7:18-20: John [the Baptist] summoned two of his Luke 7:18-20: John [the Baptist] summoned two of his disciples 19: and sent them to the Lord to ask, “Are disciples 19: and sent them to the Lord to ask, “Are you you the one who is to comethe one who is to come, or are we to wait for , or are we to wait for another?” 20: When the men had come to him, they another?” 20: When the men had come to him, they said, “John the Baptist has sent us to you to ask, ‘Are said, “John the Baptist has sent us to you to ask, ‘Are you you the one who is to comethe one who is to come, or are we to wait for , or are we to wait for another?’” another?’” Answer:Answer:

Because disciples are “learners” or “pupils” of a person Because disciples are “learners” or “pupils” of a person whom they “follow.”whom they “follow.”

Click on the next slide and identify another rhetorolect within Click on the next slide and identify another rhetorolect within the following verse: the following verse: Luke 7:21.Luke 7:21.

The presence of two "disciples" also indicatesThe presence of two "disciples" also indicates WISDOMWISDOM rhetorolect. Why?rhetorolect. Why?

What rhetorolect is present in What rhetorolect is present in the additional verse, Luke 7:21?the additional verse, Luke 7:21?

Choose ONE of the following rhetorolects: Choose ONE of the following rhetorolects: WISDOMWISDOM,, APOCALYPTICAPOCALYPTIC,, PRECREATIONPRECREATION,,

PROPHETICPROPHETIC,, MIRACLEMIRACLE, or, or PRIESTLYPRIESTLY..

MIRACLEMIRACLE Click on the next slide and identify another rhetorolect within the Click on the next slide and identify another rhetorolect within the

following verses: Luke 7:22-23.following verses: Luke 7:22-23.

Luke 7:21: Jesus had just then cured many people of Luke 7:21: Jesus had just then cured many people of diseases, plagues, and evil spirits, and had given sight diseases, plagues, and evil spirits, and had given sight to many who were blind. to many who were blind.

Answer:Answer:

Luke 7:22-23: And he answered them, “Go and tell John Luke 7:22-23: And he answered them, “Go and tell John what you have seen and heard: the blind receive their what you have seen and heard: the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, the poor have good news hear, the dead are raised, the poor have good news brought to them. 23: And blessed is anyone who takes brought to them. 23: And blessed is anyone who takes no offense at me.”no offense at me.”

Answer:Answer: MIRACLEMIRACLE Identify a rhetorolect in addition to Identify a rhetorolect in addition to MIRACLEMIRACLE in these verses. in these verses.

What rhetorolect is clearly dominant in What rhetorolect is clearly dominant in the additional verses, Luke 7:22-23?the additional verses, Luke 7:22-23?

Choose ONE of the following rhetorolects: Choose ONE of the following rhetorolects: WISDOMWISDOM,, APOCALYPTICAPOCALYPTIC,, PRECREATIONPRECREATION,,

PROPHETICPROPHETIC,, MIRACLEMIRACLE, or, or PRIESTLYPRIESTLY..

Identify a rhetorolect in addition toIdentify a rhetorolect in addition to MIRACLEMIRACLE in these verses.in these verses. Choose ONE of the following rhetorolects: Choose ONE of the following rhetorolects: WISDOMWISDOM,, APOCALYPTICAPOCALYPTIC,, PRECREATIONPRECREATION,,

PROPHETICPROPHETIC, or, or PRIESTLYPRIESTLY..

PROPHETICPROPHETIC What two statements indicate What two statements indicate PROPHETICPROPHETIC rhetorolect? rhetorolect?

Luke 7:22-23: And he answered them, “Go and tell John Luke 7:22-23: And he answered them, “Go and tell John what you have seen and heard: the blind receive their what you have seen and heard: the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, the poor have good news hear, the dead are raised, the poor have good news brought to them. 23: And blessed is anyone who takes brought to them. 23: And blessed is anyone who takes no offense at me.”no offense at me.”

Answer:Answer:

What two statements indicateWhat two statements indicate PROPHETICPROPHETIC rhetorolect?rhetorolect?

(1) “(1) “The poor have good news preached to them.The poor have good news preached to them.”” (2) “(2) “And blessed is he who takes no offense at me.And blessed is he who takes no offense at me.”” Why is “Why is “The poor have good news preached to them.The poor have good news preached to them.” ” PROPHETICPROPHETIC

rhetorolect?rhetorolect?

Luke 7:22-23: And he answered them, “Go and tell John Luke 7:22-23: And he answered them, “Go and tell John what you have seen and heard: the blind receive their what you have seen and heard: the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, the poor have good news hear, the dead are raised, the poor have good news brought to them. 23: And blessed is anyone who takes brought to them. 23: And blessed is anyone who takes no offense at me.”no offense at me.”

Answer:Answer:

Why is “Why is “The poor have good news preached to The poor have good news preached to them.them.” ” PROPHETICPROPHETIC rhetorolect?rhetorolect?

Because this is one of the tasks of the prophet in the book of Because this is one of the tasks of the prophet in the book of Isaiah the prophet in the Hebrew Bible.Isaiah the prophet in the Hebrew Bible.

What are two reasons that “What are two reasons that “And blessed is he who takes no And blessed is he who takes no offense at meoffense at me” is ” is PROPHETICPROPHETIC rhetorolect? rhetorolect?

Luke 7:22-23: And he answered them, “Go and tell John Luke 7:22-23: And he answered them, “Go and tell John what you have seen and heard: the blind receive their what you have seen and heard: the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, hear, the dead are raised, The poor have good news The poor have good news preached to them.preached to them. 23: 23: And blessed is he who takes no And blessed is he who takes no offense at me.offense at me.””

Answer:Answer:

What are two reasons that “What are two reasons that “And blessed is And blessed is he who takes no offense at mehe who takes no offense at me” is” is

PROPHETICPROPHETIC rhetorolect?rhetorolect?

(1) “Blessings” and “curses” are part of (1) “Blessings” and “curses” are part of PROPHETICPROPHETIC speech. speech. (2) People regularly are offended by the message of a prophet, causing the prophet to be (2) People regularly are offended by the message of a prophet, causing the prophet to be

rejected. People should not be offended by a prophet, however, because a prophet speaks a rejected. People should not be offended by a prophet, however, because a prophet speaks a message God has given him to speak. message God has given him to speak.

Click for summary.Click for summary.

Luke 7:22-23: And he answered them, “Go and tell John Luke 7:22-23: And he answered them, “Go and tell John what you have seen and heard: the blind receive their what you have seen and heard: the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, hear, the dead are raised, The poor have good news The poor have good news preached to them.preached to them. 23: 23: And blessed is he who takes no And blessed is he who takes no offense at me.offense at me.””

Answer:Answer:

Great Work!Great Work!

WISDOMWISDOM, , PROPHETICPROPHETIC, and , and MIRACLEMIRACLE rhetorolect blend in the story of Jesus' rhetorolect blend in the story of Jesus' answer to two of John the Baptist's disciples. answer to two of John the Baptist's disciples. Asking questions and receiving answers, and Asking questions and receiving answers, and being a disciple, indicate being a disciple, indicate WISDOMWISDOM rhetorolect. References to “he who is to rhetorolect. References to “he who is to come,” to “preaching good news to the poor,” come,” to “preaching good news to the poor,” and to being “blessed” are and to being “blessed” are PROPHETICPROPHETIC rhetorolect. References to curing people of rhetorolect. References to curing people of diseases, blind receiving sight, lame walking, diseases, blind receiving sight, lame walking, lepers cleansed, deaf hearing, and dead being lepers cleansed, deaf hearing, and dead being raised are raised are MIRACLEMIRACLE rhetorolect. rhetorolect.