1. What does the author describe at the beginning of the book and what does he feel he should do? Do you think he seemed ignorant about the circumstances?

2. What did Dave do with what his mother said and how did some of the people in his home town react to him? How did his mother's words help him?

3. How did many of the girls of the gang members feel about Dave converting them and what did they do about it? Why do you think the girls reacted this way?

4. Who does Dave visit on his way home and what is he told? Do you think it was good for Dave to hear?

5. What did Dave do on his first visit to the courthouse and how did that come out? Were you surprised at the outcome?

6. What kind of prayer did Dave's grandfather believe in and what was one example of it that Dave saw as a young boy? Do you think that event was a major influence on Dave's own life?

7. What did Dave decide he needed to do when he arrived in New York? Does this appear to be a wise decision?

8. What happens on Dave's second attempt at street preaching? How do you think his confidence helped?

9. What event with Dave's life is scheduled to occur at the same time as the rally? How does she feel about Dave being in New York?

10. How does Dave feel about his first two conversions and what does his wife say? What do you think she meant by her statement to him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Christian evangelical terms, making statements about that faith is often called "witnessing" or "testifying" i.e., speaking of one's personal experience with God. Discuss the following:

1. Why do you think Christians desire to tell others about their religious experiences?

2. Why do you think Christians desire to convince non-believers to become Christians?

3. Do you think it is commendable that evangelical Christians go out on the streets to try to convince other people to believe as they do? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter 4, David Wilkerson takes much effort and time to gain the permission of the parents of the gang so David could visit them in prison. The chaplain at the prison feels it would be too confusing for them to meet with another spiritual adviser, so Wilkerson is denied the opportunity to visit with the young men. Discuss the following:

1. What do you think is the motivation for the chaplain's denial to Wilkerson?

2. Do you believe the chaplain sincerely has the young men's best interest at heart? Why or why not?

3. How do you think Wilkerson's visiting the young men would confuse them?