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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the writings in this book, should a person worship individually or as a group?
(a) Individually.
(b) Both.
(c) Group.
(d) It is unclear.

2. What was Jesus giving the disciples a chance to do?
(a) Answer a call to service.
(b) Love each other.
(c) Redeem themselves.
(d) Confess their sins.

3. Which discipline is the least desirable to pursue, according to the author?
(a) Service.
(b) Fasting.
(c) Meditation.
(d) Submission.

4. What is the final type of service, according to The Discipline of Service?
(a) Hospitality.
(b) HIddenness.
(c) Sharing the Word of Life.
(d) Listening.

5. According to The Discipline of Submission, what is the key to submission?
(a) Love.
(b) Power.
(c) Silence.
(d) Patience.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the Bible, there are many warnings against what?

2. In Biblical times, saints came together to do what?

3. According to Foster, when someone holds their words, what can God do?

4. Foster states that the community gives a gift when they come together with a common request to what?

5. According to the author, what keeps a person from confession?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the meaning of this quote from Augustine of Hippo: "The confession of evil works is first the beginning of good works."

2. What are the benefits to worshiping in a group as opposed to worshiping alone, according to "The Discipline of Worship"?

3. Why do you think Foster writes that the community gives a "gift" when they pray together?

4. Why might it be difficult for someone to explain the benefits of being alone, as Foster explains it?

5. What are three of the seven acts of submission, as stated in the book?

6. Foster states that which of the spiritual disciplines is the most abused? Why?

7. What do you think it means when Foster says true worship is when "spirit touches spirit"?

8. What do you think is an example of a false or empty celebration?

9. What are the guidelines Foster offers for receiving a confession?

10. What is the "group guidance" aspect of guidance, according to Foster?

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