Signature Assignment: God’s Story Research Paper Overview Assignment Overview In this course, we are learning that the stories in Luke and Acts are an integral part of the grand story of Christian Scripture. In many ways, God’s action as described in these books provides a microcosm of the overarching themes of creation, fall, and redemption that find meaning and movement throughout the entirety of the Bible. Luke and Acts, in particular, invite us to consider the nature of the promise and possibility that is inherent within the story of the Bible. As we have seen, the good news of Jesus Christ is both the fulfillment of God’s promise and an invitation to discover the possibility of transformation in and for the world. In order to better understand the meaning and implications of God’s redemptive work in the the New Testament, you will choose a person or concept that is highlighted in the course for further research and analysis. The topic choices for research and analysis are Mary, costly discipleship, the death of Jesus, the kingdom of God, and the Gentiles. Note that each of these topics has a corresponding article posted in the course. The signature assignment affords you an extended time to explore the following questions: In Luke/Acts, what is the significance of the topic (Mary, costly discipleship, the death of Jesus, the kingdom of God, or the Gentiles) to the story of the Bible? What is important to know about the history, culture, and theology surrounding this person or concept? What was the original meaning and significance of this person or concept? What insights gained could be meaningful for our context today? Assignment Requirements Review the Signature Assignment: God’s Story Research Paper Instructions [DOWNLOAD] for full instructions.Your research, analysis, and response to these questions will take the form of a research paper, and the project will be completed in three stages: Part 1: Project Plan Part 2: First Draft Part 3: Final Paper