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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. During what event did Jesus wash the feet of the disciples?

2. Who came to serve rather than to be served, according to Christian doctrine?

3. Foster uses examples of groups from where?

4. What does Foster say is the heart of confession?

5. In The Discipline of Solitude, solitude and what are mentioned as going hand-in-hand?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are three of the seven acts of submission, as stated in the book?

2. What is the difference between sorrow and feeling sorry, based on Christian beliefs?

3. Would you rather be the one who guides or the one who is guided? Why?

4. According to Foster, what are the two sides of a confession? Which does Foster say is more important than the other?

5. How does Foster describe the service of guarding the reputation of others?

6. What do you think is an example of a false or empty celebration?

7. Why do you think Foster writes that the community gives a "gift" when they pray together?

8. According to Foster, what are three examples of celebration?

9. What are the benefits to worshiping in a group as opposed to worshiping alone, according to "The Discipline of Worship"?

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

Foster uses a narrative point of view throughout his entire book. Why do you think he chooses to write this way? What are the pros and cons of using this point of view in this particular situation?

Essay Topic 2

Explain the difference between denotation and connotation. How does this relate to the word "submission" in terms of Foster's book?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the characters of Richard Foster as a new pastor and the Richard Foster two decades after his book was published. How does Foster's life change? How does he stay the same?

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