Navigate to the threaded discussion and respond to the following…
Question Answered step-by-step Navigate to the threaded discussion and respond to the following… Navigate to the threaded discussion and respond to the following discussion prompts:Dr. Tennent first reminds us in this chapter that many of us do not understand the significance of what happened between Jesus’ death and resurrection. We have lost sight of the supernatural events and powerful changes that took place in the spiritual realm as a result of what Jesus did.We live in a culture where science and rational thought come first. What is your reaction to the supernatural events described in the chapter? Is it hard to believe in a spiritual realm that includes Satan, demons, a place of the dead, and people ascending into heaven? Why or why not? Explain.One key event that occurred when Jesus descended into the place of the dead was that he preached the good news to people from times past, giving them a chance at redemption.What does it mean to you that Jesus would do this? How does it change your view of Jesus or God to consider that His mission extended to all people across time?A second key event that occurred when Jesus descended was his victory over Satan and the powers of evil, that he “disarmed them”, showing them that He had the power to take back what was his own.Although Satan, evil, and sin continue to have influence in this world until Christ returns, how should knowing that they have been disarmed affect our view and approach as we work with individuals, communities, and even political and cultural issues for change? How should we be engaging the underlying spiritual battle that is present in the work we do? Provide your thoughts.Finally, Dr. Tennant reminds us that when Jesus ascended, he led former captives with him. As Christian social workers, we too are called to lead captive people to freedom, emotionally, physically, relationally, etc. We are also influencing others’ faith in people and in God as we serve them.Describe the spiritual impact you think you can have on people as you work with them to gain freedom from areas of personal captivity? How do you think this is part of the redemption God is bringing to the world through Christ? Arts & Humanities Religious Studies Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)
