Friday, 14 August 2015

Lesson 8 (August 15-21), Cross-cultural Missions

Is culture good or bad?

The Samaritan Woman

  1. Are Adventists justified in evangelising Christians first when they enter a new country, or should they target the non-Christians there?
  2. What makes women more receptive to the gospel than men? 
  3. What made the disciples marvel that Jesus would talk to a Samaritan woman? Did they not know Him that well?
The Roman Army Officer
  1. Why do higher ranking officers seem better-mannered than lower ranking soldiers? 
  2. Is it good for Adventists to support the local government and army even if they are not Christian?
  3. Did the Centurian who believed in distance healing have more faith than the widow who struggled to touch the hem of Jesus' garment?
Dealing with Demons
  1. Did Jesus demonstrate any preference for His own people? Is there room for "community" feelings among Christians?
  2. What does the devil get out of possessing people? 
  3. What did the demons gain out of causing the pigs to drown?
Ten Lepers
  1. Is the attitude of gratitude inherited or cultivated? What can parents or teachers do to promote it?
  2. Why did Jesus say that He was sent only "to the lost sheep of Israel?
  3. Is it necessary to 'like' all comments and posts on your wall on FB?
The Greeks and Jesus
  1. What makes people feel that they must approach God through a human intermediary? 
  2. Is approachability a desirable trait?
  3. Why do you think Philip talked to Andrew first before approaching Jesus with Him about the Greeks who wanted to see Jesus?
  4. Did the Greeks end up meeting Jesus?