Assignment 7b: Hurdles of Reconciliation Discussion
Introduction
As you are reading, take some time to consider what hurdles to ethnic reconciliation does the church face as a corporate body and as individual believers.
Questions
How are the hurdles to ethnic reconciliation played out in the modern church?
In what ways have we allowed these hurdles to weaken our witness and the effectiveness of the Gospel?
Instructions
Initial post due by Wednesday of Week Thirteen. Write a 300-word post discussing the above questions. Be sure to include information from texts and cite appropriately.
Introduction
In our pursuit of multicultural ministry, we are often faced with obstacles that hinder our effectiveness. Some of those obstacles are external while others are internal. This module will help students identify barriers to ethnic unity and examine the impact of those barriers in the life of the church.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this module students will be able to:
Recognize hurdles to ethnic unity from both an Old Testament and New Testament perspective.
Interpret how the hurdles impact the modern church.
Examine and Critique how we as individuals contribute to the hurdles of ethnic unity.
Process the practical steps towards disunity.
Readings & Lectures
Module Seven Video Introduction (Links to an external site.)
Dream With Me, Perkins, Chapters 6, 7, 8 & 9
From Every People and Nation, Hays, Chapter 6
Scripture: John 4, Acts 15, Galatians 2
Guiding Question
What are some of the major obstacles to ethnic unity in the church today?
