Here are the topics/questions we can discuss related to the section on Tanzania:
1. The mode of transportation in Tanzania seems to be, primarily, walking. How does walking connect you with God?
2. Notice and discuss: much of Christianity in this location appears to be twofold: worship and humanitarian. How do those connect and enhance your relationship with God?
3. Page 92 - there is a story about the offering plate, and the little girl who looks diligently for the lost coin (which isn't lost). What's the purpose of offering in a worship service? Is it important to share something each time? Why or why not?
4. Paul Carroll shares the two schools of thought regarding aid to Third World countries: paternalism and indigenous. Are these mutually exclusive? What are the benefits of each? {Recommended Reading: "When Helping Hurts" by Brian Fikkert and Steve Corbett.]
5. In pages 96-100, Hudson describes many activities, some which could be interpreted as culture, and some as religious. Describe how some of the activities interact - the dust storm with the worship service, for example. How is it that the locals can pray through it?
6. Hudson's descriptions of the safari, the crater, and all of the life within it, use the word "splendor." On p. 104, she states the "Immersion [into the crater] is a privelege." Consider how Hudson's words compare to creation, and our role in it. Read Psalm 8, then evaluate against the discussion of the animals.
7. Read 1 Corinthians 12:4-7 and 12-25. (The Apostle) Paul writes about gifts, that we are all given unique gifts, to be used for the common good. And each of those gifts work together to form the Body of Christ. Now read p. 107-108 in our book; discuss the similarities between Hudson's commentary and Paul's writings.
1. The mode of transportation in Tanzania seems to be, primarily, walking. How does walking connect you with God?
2. Notice and discuss: much of Christianity in this location appears to be twofold: worship and humanitarian. How do those connect and enhance your relationship with God?
3. Page 92 - there is a story about the offering plate, and the little girl who looks diligently for the lost coin (which isn't lost). What's the purpose of offering in a worship service? Is it important to share something each time? Why or why not?
4. Paul Carroll shares the two schools of thought regarding aid to Third World countries: paternalism and indigenous. Are these mutually exclusive? What are the benefits of each? {Recommended Reading: "When Helping Hurts" by Brian Fikkert and Steve Corbett.]
5. In pages 96-100, Hudson describes many activities, some which could be interpreted as culture, and some as religious. Describe how some of the activities interact - the dust storm with the worship service, for example. How is it that the locals can pray through it?
6. Hudson's descriptions of the safari, the crater, and all of the life within it, use the word "splendor." On p. 104, she states the "Immersion [into the crater] is a privelege." Consider how Hudson's words compare to creation, and our role in it. Read Psalm 8, then evaluate against the discussion of the animals.
7. Read 1 Corinthians 12:4-7 and 12-25. (The Apostle) Paul writes about gifts, that we are all given unique gifts, to be used for the common good. And each of those gifts work together to form the Body of Christ. Now read p. 107-108 in our book; discuss the similarities between Hudson's commentary and Paul's writings.
8. Read page 116, focusing on the questions posed by Hudson (moral obligations). Now read Micah 6:8. Can this be part of the answer, and if so, how?
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