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Responses to Interactive Questions

UNIT 1

Some of these responses may include information that is supplemental to the IST. These questions are intended

to produce reflective thinking beyond the course content and your responses may vary from these examples.

1 Identify three biblical characters who demonstrated honor for God. Explain your choice.
The student text mentioned Enoch, Abraham, Isaiah, and Paul. Of course, there are numerous possibilities.
Student’s response must offer a good understanding of the manner in which the individuals chosen
demonstrated their honor for God.

2 In what way did Abraham’s choice to follow God demonstrate a heart that honors God?
Abraham put God’s plan and desires ahead of his own. He launched into what he could not understand because
of his great trust for God.
3 How does pride result from a heart that fails to honor God?

If we do not view God in His proper place, we will soon place ourselves there. A minister can experience great
affirmation because of his or her love and care in someone’s crisis. Failure to see God as the One who is worthy
of honor can cause a minister to receive credit that only God deserves.
4 Why did Saul think that as long as the sacrifices were offered, God would help his army?

He assumed God’s valued acts of worship above simple obedience as an act of worship.
5 How does seeing obedience as worship affect your daily choices?

Personal response, but could include a reference to our motivation to obey God being enhanced by our desire to
worship Him, bringing Him honor in the everyday decisions of life.

6 How does a thankful heart see God in times of hardship?
Even in times of hardship, a thankful heart acknowledges the sovereignty of God.
7 How do self-reliance and pride emerge when we are not thankful?

Some may offer credit to us for our goodness, and we can forget the true nature of our righteous choices. We
will begin to view ourselves in ways that undermine God’s glory and ultimately experience the fall that pride
brings.
8 What areas of weakness exist in your heart toward God? What steps can you take to address such vices?

Answers will vary. Honesty is at the core of confession and a life-changing relationship with God always
begins with confession.

9 How would you describe the difference between uncertainty and doubt?
Uncertainty suggests a willingness to believe, but doubt demonstrates reluctance to follow God.

10 Which is your most common reason for doubt: self-reliance, emotionalism, or influence of others? What
steps can you take to overcome this tendency?

Answers will vary.
11 How is hypocrisy related to pride?
Hypocrisy is a product of pride.

12 What aspects of the Pharisees’ failures do you see in the modern church?
Answers will vary.