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Reflect on your overall learning  How has your understanding of networking evolved throughout this course? Think back to the first few weeks—what concepts felt confusing then that now feel manageable? What moments or projects helped you build confidence?

A mutation occurs in the chloroplasts of a lettuce plant, causing its thylakoid membranes to become freely permeable to hydrogen ions (H+), creating less of an H+ gradient. How might this mutation affect the Calvin cycle?

Please select the answer that best describes the literary context, the historical context, and the theological application—both exegesis (them, there, then) and exposition (us, here, now)—for each of the passages provided below.    Passage: And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine. Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? Mine hour is not yet come. … Jesus saith unto them, Fill the pots with water. And they filled them up to the brim. And he saith unto them, Draw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast. And they bare it. … Every man at the beginning doth set forth good wine; and when men have well drunk, then that which is worst: but thou hast kept the good wine until now. (John 2:3–10) Historical Context: True or false: Jesus’s reference to His mother as “Woman” (Greek gyne) appears in other ancient scriptures as a term of endearment and honor.

Select the definition that describes the key individual, place, term, or major deed, miracle, or discourse of Jesus: Golgotha (meaning)

Please select the answer that best describes the literary context, the historical context, and the theological application—both exegesis (them, there, then) and exposition (us, here, now)—for each of the passages provided below.    Passage: Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh to the grave. It was a cave, and a stone lay upon it. Jesus said, Take ye away the stone. Martha, the sister of him that was dead, saith unto him, Lord, by this time he stinketh: for he hath been dead four days. Jesus saith unto her, Sait I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God? Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead was laid. And Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said, Father I thank thee that thou hast heard me. … And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth. And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes: and his face was bound with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, Loose him, and let him go. (John 11:37–44) Historical Context: True or false: This pericope contains an objection to Jesus opening the tomb because Lazarus has already been dead for four days. This may be a reference to ancient customs that the soul left the body after three days.

Short Essay Questions Please adequately answer ONLY TWO of the following questions with a short essay of only 5–6 sentences. Use specific examples from the biblical text, the course readings, and our class lectures to help support your argument. Full credit will be given to responses that answer each question and include supporting evidence to validate the statement.  If you choose to answer more than two of the questions, only the first two answers will be graded for credit.   1) The institution of the sacrament by the Savior is one of the most important components of the Savior’s earthly ministry. What important insights did you gain from studying the sacrament in the context of Holy Week? The Synoptic Gospels and John differ in their details of the event; what are their differences, and how can we more fully appreciate the sacrament by their differing perspectives? What is something that you can do to make the sacrament more meaningful for you as you participate in this ordinance for yourself every week? 2) How does the author of the fourth Gospel portray Jesus as superior to the major Jewish festivals of Passover, Tabernacles, Dedication, and Shabbat? What symbols are attributed to each of these festivals that are also used to describe Jesus? 3) The Resurrection and ascension of Jesus Christ mark the final acts of the Savior’s atoning journey. Why is the Resurrection an important component of the Atonement of Jesus Christ? How does the Resurrection help us overcome the effects of the Fall? What are some of the Resurrection witness accounts that we have in scripture? What is the role of Resurrection witnesses, and why are they important for us today? Rubric (35 points) Criteria Excellent Developing Needs Improvement No Marks Completion and Clarity (10 points) 10 points: The response fully answers two of the provided questions clearly and concisely. Each answer directly addresses the question and is within the 5–6 sentence limit. 6–9 points: The response answers two questions, but clarity may be lacking in some areas, or the response slightly exceeds or falls short of the sentence limit. 2–5 points: The response answers only one question fully or provides partial answers to both questions. The response may exceed or fall short of the sentence limit. 0–2 points: The response does not adequately address the questions or is mostly incomplete. The writing is unclear, and the response is significantly outside the sentence limit. Use of Evidence (15 points) 15 points: The response effectively uses specific examples from the biblical text, course readings, and class lectures to support each argument. The evidence is well-integrated and directly supports the points being made. 7–14 points: The response includes some evidence from the biblical text, course readings, or lectures, but the connection to the argument is weak or unclear. The evidence is not well-integrated or is limited to one source. 3–6 points: The response includes minimal or vague evidence that does not clearly support the argument. The connection to the biblical text, readings, or lectures is not evident. 0–2 points: The response lacks evidence or provides irrelevant or inaccurate examples. The argument is unsupported by the required materials. Argumentation and Insight (10 points) 10 points: The response demonstrates a clear, well-structured argument with thoughtful insights. The points are logically developed, showing a good understanding of the topics discussed. 6–9 points: The response shows a basic understanding of the questions but lacks depth or insight. The argument is somewhat unclear or underdeveloped. 2–5 points: The response shows minimal understanding of the topic, with a poorly developed argument that lacks coherence and logical flow. 0–2 points: The response lacks a coherent argument or shows little to no understanding of the topic. There are major logical flaws or misunderstandings present.

Please select the answer that best describes the literary context, the historical context, and the theological application—both exegesis (them, there, then) and exposition (us, here, now)—for each of the passages provided below.    Passage: And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine. Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? Mine hour is not yet come. … Jesus saith unto them, Fill the pots with water. And they filled them up to the brim. And he saith unto them, Draw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast. And they bare it. … Every man at the beginning doth set forth good wine; and when men have well drunk, then that which is worst: but thou hast kept the good wine until now. (John 2:3–10) Theological Application: This pericope presents water and wine as two important symbols in the fourth Gospel that can be interpreted as examples of what?

Please select the answer that best describes the literary context, the historical context, and the theological application—both exegesis (them, there, then) and exposition (us, here, now)—for each of the passages provided below.    Passage: Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh to the grave. It was a cave, and a stone lay upon it. Jesus said, Take ye away the stone. Martha, the sister of him that was dead, saith unto him, Lord, by this time he stinketh: for he hath been dead four days. Jesus saith unto her, Sait I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God? Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead was laid. And Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said, Father I thank thee that thou hast heard me. … And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth. And he that was dead came forth, bound hand and foot with graveclothes: and his face was bound with a napkin. Jesus saith unto them, Loose him, and let him go. (John 11:37–44) Historical Context: True or false: This pericope describes the catalyst that prompted the Jewish leadership to seek to arrest and kill Jesus in the Gospel of John.

Trevon noticed that a new employee was struggling with the computerized setup for production runs. Trevon observed him while he tried it again and gave suggestions for improvement. Which step of the control process is exemplified by Trevon’s suggestions?  

The management of Zeta Manufacturing is implementing a plan to minimize production mistakes by allowing teams that work in each area of the production facility to develop a plan and then monitor their area to ensure the reduction of errors. The managers are engaging in