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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. In Chapter 5, when did Bonhoeffer say a brother needed some way to restore himself to community?
2. Based on what Bonhoeffer says in Chapter 4, which of the elements of personal devotional time that he described in Chapter 3 tie in with the ministry of bearing?
3. Not saying bad things is the ministry of:
4. In the context of Chapter 5, what did Bonhoeffer say that Jesus' crucifixion and death on the cross destroys?
5. What does Bonhoeffer say about the habits of self-justifying and judging others?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Chapter 3, what did Bonhoeffer say was one of the unhealthy ways to view fellowship? Why?
2. In Chapter 5, what did Bonhoeffer say that each man thinks he has a right to?
3. According to what Bonhoeffer said, what does confession to - and absolution by - a brother confessor provide to an individual?
4. Why did Bonhoeffer call the rules and recommendations he established in Chapter 4 "ministries?"
5. 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?
6. In Chapter 5, what kind of brother did Bonhoeffer say may better understand another's confession of sin?
7. What did Bonhoeffer say in Chapter 4 about a person who cannot listen to another patiently and at length?
8. As Chapter 3 came to a close, what did Bonhoeffer say about the dimension of solitude and exile he described in community life?
9. What, in Chapter 5, did Bonhoeffer say is the fullness of Christian fellowship in community?
10. Why does Bonhoeffer believe that the cross destroys human pride at its root?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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.
Essay Topic 2
In Chapter 5, Bonhoeffer states that the darkness one feels while in sin poisons and isolates a sinner's heart and soul from his brethren. Explain what this means and provide examples, from society, your own life, and the text.
Essay Topic 3
Discuss how Bonhoeffer's ministries could be adapted to a community at your school, such as a sports team or club. Compare and contrast the organization's rules of conduct with Bonhoeffer's ministries, and analyze how the ministries could be applied and/or adapted to enhance the organization's rules of conduct.
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