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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. Which discipline offers freedom from the need to always get your way, based on Christian belief?

2. What marked the beginning of Jesus' ministry, according to The Discipline of Celebration?

3. Who came to serve rather than to be served, according to Christian doctrine?

4. What can happen when worshiping in a group, according to Christian belief?

5. What was Jesus giving the disciples a chance to do?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What is Foster's definition of "self-righteous service"?

5. What benefits are there of submission, according to Foster?

6. How does Jesus call his disciples to a life of service?

7. According to Foster, what are the two sides of a confession? Which does Foster say is more important than the other?

8. According to Foster, what are three examples of celebration?

9. How does Foster describe the service of guarding the reputation of others?

10. Do you think it is easy to make God the object of worship? Why or why not?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are several paradoxes in Foster's book. Identify at least one of these instances and describe why Foster may have used a paradox when describing this particular situation.

Essay Topic 2

Foster uses a narrative point of view throughout his entire book. Why do you think he chooses to write this way? What are the pros and cons of using this point of view in this particular situation?

Essay Topic 3

How does the chapter entitled "The Discipline of Celebration" evoke a climatic feeling? Why do you think Foster may have included this chapter near the end instead of the beginning?

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