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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. What does Foster say is the heart of confession?
2. In the book, it states that for worship, there is a need for the person to have a strong desire to be what?
3. According to Christian belief, spiritual direction ministers to what?
4. According to Foster, what is meant to be part of a daily routine?
5. Based on The Discipline of Worship, what is the first step to improved obedience through worship?
Short Essay Questions
1. What are some guidelines Foster gives for improving obedience through worship?
2. What is "the dark night of the soul"?
3. According to Christian belief, why is the discipline of submission the least desirable to pursue?
4. What are three of the seven acts of submission, as stated in the book?
5. What do you think is an example of a false or empty celebration?
6. According to "The Discipline of Solitude," what is the relationship between silence and solitude?
7. What is the difference between sorrow and feeling sorry, based on Christian beliefs?
8. How are celebration, joy, and strength related, according to Foster?
9. Why do you think Foster writes that the community gives a "gift" when they pray together?
10. How does Jesus call his disciples to a life of service?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Explain the difference between denotation and connotation. How does this relate to the word "submission" in terms of Foster's book?
Essay Topic 2
Foster states in his chapter about the discipline of simplicity that the Kingdom of God is what readers should be seeking. What metaphor does he use to describe the Kingdom of God? Do you think this is a helpful tool? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 3
Why does Foster include the spiritual discipline of fasting in his book? What is the "right" purpose of fasting as opposed to fasting for other means? Why might fasting be difficult for some people and not as challenging for others?
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