bmin 2080 final

Willard’s definition of “character”

the internal overall structure of self,revealed by our long-run patterns of behavior

Jame k a smiths of what is most important to spiritual transformation (as opposed to Willard’s emphasis on “thinking” as the key)

Requires recalibration of our hearts through the “rehabituation of our loves”

What are “secular liturgies” according to James K. A. Smith

cultural rituals that shape what we love

Cite/Explain a scripture that uses a metaphor for ministry as cooperation with God

Planting and watering (1 Cor. 3:6)

Drinking the “Living Water” (John 4:10; 7:37-39).

Adjusting our sails to catch the “Wind” (John 3:8)

what is hyperbole

exaggeration to make a memorable point

How does Ortberg define a “disciplined person

A disciplined person is someone who can do the right thing at the right time in the right way with the right spirit

How does meditation differ in the East versus in Christ

Empty minded vs mind of Christ

Taming monkey mind vs every thought captive to Christ

Identify two types of “calling” as discussed in class and give a scripture that illustrates each one.

General call: All are called to Christ.-“Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.” (Mark2:17 ESV

Specific call: To specific times, places, types of ministry. “And he said to me, ‘Go, for I will send you far away to the Gentiles.’” (Acts 22:21 ESV)

MacDonald on difference between a “driven” person and a “called” person (possible essay question)

  A driven person is: Most gratified by accomplishment, Preoccupied with the symbols of accomplishment,Usually caught in the uncontrolled pursuit of expansion,More likely to have little regard for integrity,Often limited or undeveloped in people skills,Highly competitive. More likely to have a volcanic temper,Abnormally busy

A called person has:confidence in the Lord, not self-confidence; therefore, he has strength from within,regardless of outward circumstances. strong sense of stewardship: sense of responsibility to what God has given them.strong sense of identity. unwavering sense of purpose. consistent commitment

Positive and negative aspects of spiritual gifts assessments

positives: Helps us adjust our expectations of each other.Displays power and beauty of the Body with its different parts and gifts. Provides different points of view on same issue/concern

Negative aspects:Easy to use “types” as excuses and/or limits on what God can do through you. Tendency to label one another in unhelpfu ways Some “tests” don’t leave room for spiritual growth

 What does the acronym D.I.S.C. stand for

Dominant,Influencing,Steady,Conscientious

James Bryan Smith’s 4 elements of change

The Holy Spirit–this is the “real change agent” (12), Personal Narrative,Soul-Shaping Exercises, Community

5 (of 10) symptoms of emotionally unhealthy spirituality according to Peter Scazerro

Using” God to run from God. Ignoring anger, sadness and fear. Dying to the wrong things.Denying the impact of the past on the present. Dividing life into “secular” and “sacred”compartments

Earley and Gutierrez on 4 elements of “calling

 an inner conviction from God,confirmed by the church,verified by giftedness,supported by results

5 characteristics of “wise training” according to Ortberg

Respects the freedom of the Spirit. Respects our unique temperament and gifts.Takes into account our season of lifeRespects the inevitability of peaks and valleys Begins with a clear decision

the symptoms of what Ortberg calls “hurry sickness

Speeding up daily activities, Multi-tasking,Clutter, Superficiality, Inability to love,Sunset fatigue

5 common forms of distorted thinking (adapted from David Burns)

All-or-Nothing Thinking: “I’m not perfect, so I’m a failure.”

Overgeneralization: “Things are bad and will never get better.”

Ignoring Positives & Exaggerating Negatives

Unrealistic Should-Statements

Blaming (Others or Self)

 4 steps of Lectio Divina

1. Read 

2. Meditate 

3. Pray 

4. Contemplate 

3 inner attitudes regarding wealth Foster says we must embrace

1. What we have is a gift

2. God will care for it (us) 

3. We need to make it available to others

 4 obstacles to confession according to Foster

1. Worm theology ( wallowing guilt)

2. Idea that what you've done is not all that bad

3.  Fear of judgment of others

4.  Stigma of weakness in self reliant culture

Bosch on difference between the calling of Jewish talmidim and Jesus’ disciples

Jesus chose them.Jesus, NOT his teaching, was the focus of their devotion. Discipleship was life-long, not transition to career as rabbi.  Disciples were servants, not just students.Ultimate purpose was for disciples to become witnesses.

4 passages of scripture that give partial lists of spiritual gifts (Give book and chapter)

Rom. 12:3-8, 1 Cor. 12:1-11,Eph. 4:11-16,1 Pet. 4:7-11

 Foster’s 12 spiritual disciplines according to their 3 categories

corporate disciplines:celebration,guidance,worship, confession

outward disciplines: service,submission,solitude, simplicity

inward disciplines:study, fasting,prayer, and meditation