Spiritual Maturity Forum - Kingdom Awareness
Please watch the video Dr. Josh Rice made on Kingdom-Awareness (link provided below). Your original response must be at least 250 words and engage the questions below.
How do you respond to the idea about C.S. Lewis – that is, the reason Dr. Rice gave for Lewis’ decision later in life to truly follow Jesus? Respond with one to two sentences.
When you hear talk about “the kingdom of God” – how does that work in a culture where we pushed back on Kings and Queens over 200 years ago? Could we come up with better words to communicate to our culture? Respond with one to two sentences.
With one to two sentences, describe how does Dr. Rice's definition of "blessed" change your understanding of the word?
Dr. Rice talks about “reign of God right now” v. “dying and going to heaven." How is that different than the way you were raise? Respond with one to two sentences.
Then write an alternative response in support of or opposing your original post that is a minimum of 125 words to the based on solid reasoning, or expand on the your original post based on solid reasoning, or offer an explanation of how the your original posts have challenged you personally.
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How do you respond to the idea about C.S. Lewis – that is, the reason Dr. Rice gave for Lewis' decision later in life to truly follow Jesus?
Dr. Rice refers to Lewis's idea of following Jesus because of the need for something that can be compared to a home. Human beings have a huge desire to be loved and cared for in a manner that worldly things are unable to satisfy.
When you hear talk about "the kingdom of God" – how does that work in a culture where we pushed back on Kings and Queens over 200 years ago? Could we come up with better words to communicate to our culture?
Talking about the Kingdom of God is a huge step in a culture that is characterized by memories of kings and queens, especially in the Roman Kingdom. The Kingdom of God can be better communicated using terms that only describe it, such as eternal life or heaven.
With one to two sentences, describe how does Dr. Rice's definition of "blessed" change your understandin...
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