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Who do you say that I am?

 

Purpose

Through incarnation, Jesus became son of humanity and the God of a global world. What was the identity and mission of Jesus, and what does that mean for us and incarnational ministry today?

The purpose of this discussion is not to help put knowledge in your head, but to invite you to a gave of mindfulness. What do you know or not yet understand? What would you like to find out more about?

Instructions

  • In your initial post, use approximately 250 words and include at least one specific citation in order to receive full credit.
  • In your replies, include scholarly questions, additional examples or counterexamples, and/or additional connections to assigned course materials (readings/videos). Include at least one of the following:
    • How does their response challenge or influence you?
    • Do you think differently about something that they said? Respectfully explain with an example or counterexample they can consider.
    • What questions do their ideas raise in your mind?

Questions

Before responding, review the last 4 pages (55-58) of Chapter 2: Geography of Grace—Rocke and VanDyke and the last few pages of Chapter 4: Jesus and Cultures—Guardiola-Saenz & DeYoung (8 pages).

In your initial post, respond to one of the following sets of questions.

  1. In what ways can Jesus be seen as a model of intercultural competency?

    1. How does looking at the life of Jesus “from below” challenge your thinking?
    2. What more do you want to learn about Jesus and his incarnational mission on earth?
    3. What does the phrase “Jesus is the son of man” mean to you now? How might this meaning inform how you proclaim the good news and participate in the mission of God in a globalized world?
  2. How does your culture or socialization shape and limit your understanding of Jesus?

    1. What more do you want to learn about imitating his incarnation in ministry and mission?
    2. What does the phrase “Jesus is the son of man” mean to you? How might this meaning inform how you proclaim the good news and participate in the mission of God in a globalized world?