Discussion Questions 27 May 2023
Discussion Questions for “7 Reasons We Read the Bible Differently, Part 2: Blindspots, Pride and Fear”
These questions are here to stimulate dialogue about today’s topic – feel free to skip around or discuss items not listed here.
- Have you ever made a snap judgment against someone based on a first impression? What changed your mind?
- How do people buy into an idea without realising it?
- Read James 2:1-13. What is the situation James describes in this passage? How is this replicated in our culture and time?
- What is the root issue of favouritism and prejudice?
- How can you be intentional about broadening the voices that influence your worldview? In what ways do entertainment, social media, books and podcasts influence our perspective?
- How does Jesus motivate and challenge us to see with new eyes?
- The Adventist pioneers insisted on not having a creed and advocating “present truth.” Do you think it’s possible to have unity without a creed?
Thank you for coming today and contributing to our discussion.
by: Jinha Kim
"But those who drink the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life." John 4:14