In Matthew 7:24-27, Jesus makes a contrast between (1) those who hear his words and do them and (2) those who hear his words and don’t do them. Jesus uses the contrasting images of (1) a house built on a rock and (2) a house built on sand. (a) How does an image of a house built on a rock depict those people who hear Jesus’ words and do them ? Describe the significance of a house built on a rock in this context. (b) How does an image of a house built on sand depict those people who hear Jesus’ words and don’t do them ?  Describe the significance of a house built on sand in this context.  

There are eight (8) questions on this exam.  Each question is worth the same number of points. Do NOT spend an inordinate amount of time on any one question. There are seven (7) essay questions. Please answer each question with a well-formed paragraph using complete sentences.  It is expected that you will write MORE than 2-3 sentences for each answer. AVOID VAGUE ANSWERS ! Be specific whenever possible.

How does Texas Rangers reflect Texas’ historical legacy of independence?

How does the film reflect Texas’ historical identity?

How does Texas Rangers depict the myth vs. reality of frontier justice?

Who plays the role of Leander McNelly in the film?

What motivates Lincoln Rogers Dunnison, the film’s protagonist, to join the Texas Rangers?

What are the political implications of the Texas Rangers’ role in Texas history?

What is one major inaccuracy in the film’s depiction of the Texas Rangers?

To remember the names of all the countries in Asia, Jennifer is mentally repeating all the country names several times. This scenario illustrates _____.​