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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. The Discipline of Guidance states that what is the source of spiritual guidance?
2. According to The Discipline of Confession, what are the two sides to confession?
3. According to Christian belief, what does submission allow the person to do?
4. Using words to control becomes what, according to The Discipline of Silence?
5. What is the first act of submission, according to Foster?
Short Essay Questions
1. Would you rather be the one who guides or the one who is guided? Why?
2. According to "The Discipline of Celebration," what is Jubilee?
3. According to Foster, what are three examples of celebration?
4. What do you think is an example of a false or empty celebration?
5. What is your definition of "spiritual direction"?
6. How does Foster describe the service of guarding the reputation of others?
7. Why might it be difficult for someone to explain the benefits of being alone, as Foster explains it?
8. What is "the dark night of the soul"?
9. Foster states that which of the spiritual disciplines is the most abused? Why?
10. What are some guidelines Foster gives for improving obedience through worship?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Why does Foster include foreshadowing in his chapter about study? What does Foster indicate by first giving readers a quote from the apostle Paul? Did you anticipate what the rest of the chapter ended up revealing?
Essay Topic 2
Compare and contrast the disciplines of meditation and prayer. How are they different? How are they the same?
Essay Topic 3
Why does Foster include the spiritual discipline of fasting in his book? What is the "right" purpose of fasting as opposed to fasting for other means? Why might fasting be difficult for some people and not as challenging for others?
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