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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. Besides being a complete action in itself, what did Bonhoeffer say that confession is a preparatory step for?

2. What type of communication does Bonhoeffer say that prayer during meditation is between a Christian and Jesus Christ?

3. Bonhoeffer noted two evidences that one's personal time spent in prayer, meditation and intercession had put that person in real contact with the strengthening and purifying power of God. One of the reasons is listed below; indicate it:

4. In the ministry of bearing, what, according to Bonhoeffer, does a Christian fellowship do?

5. What did Bonhoeffer say about one's ability to keep one's thoughts on track and focus during meditation?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Bonhoeffer say in Chapter 4 about a person who cannot listen to another patiently and at length?

2. What did Bonhoeffer say that confessing sin to a brother enables?

3. When Christians assemble together the day before Holy Communion to beg forgiveness of each other, what did Bonhoeffer say they are to confess?

4. When discussing the ministry of proclaiming, what did Bonhoeffer say we ultimately recognize when we see others as being in need of assistance, encouragement, and forgiveness?

5. Regarding the ministry of bearing, how did Bonhoeffer tie it to what he called the "fellowship of the cross?"

6. Finally, how did Bonhoeffer explain intercession in Chapter 3, which was also supposed to take place during a Christian's personal time with God? How much importance did he place on intercession?

7. What did Bonhoeffer claim that regular, scheduled time for personal meditation, prayer, and intercession would demonstrate for a community member?

8. In Chapter 5, what did Bonhoeffer say the confessing Christian gives up by forsaking his sin?

9. Why did Bonhoeffer call the rules and recommendations he established in Chapter 4 "ministries?"

10. In Chapter 5, what did Bonhoeffer say that each man thinks he has a right to?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter 4, Bonhoeffer said that our tendency to size each other up when we first meet causes discord and, in fact, even the original apostles in Scripture wondered about their ranking. Using the text, identify some of the apostles that Bonhoeffer mentioned and what they did to try to jockey for position in their respective fellowships. Then, compare their behavior to what people do in today's society (look up current events, especially in government, to see similar behavior) to jockey for position and advise whether, in your opinion, people's behavior has changed much through the centuries.

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter 2, Bonhoeffer speaks at length about the Psalter (the book of Psalms, which he used for a hymnbook in his seminary). Using the text to support your statements, please explain the three things that Bonhoeffer believed could be learned from the Psalter. Then, compare and contrast these three things with the lessons and themes taught in the popular music of today.

Essay Topic 3

In explaining his ministry of proclaiming in Chapter 4, how did Bonhoeffer tell us to approach and confront someone who has done something wrong and needs correction? Back your answer up with examples from the text. Then, compare and contrast Bonhoeffer's guidelines with how the typical high school student tends to confront someone who has done him/her wrong.

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