Redemptive Poverty Work Student Workbook

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Conclusion Redemptive Poverty Work is anchored on a simple, practical theology that includes renewing your thinking concerning people living in poverty, identifying your own preconceived ideas on poverty against key biblical themes, and affirming basic truths related to doing poverty work. The following questions were designed to help you reflect on the material in Uncommon Church , Redemptive Poverty Work , and the video A Brief Theological Reflection . Be clear and concise in your answers (reflect on these questions and answer them in the Forum and be prepared to discuss them in our face-to-face meeting). 1. Do you believe biblical illiteracy concerning the poor is a problem that can be solved? More importantly, how firmly do you believe it is a problem worth solving? 2. Many people feel uncomfortable when the topic of poverty comes up, especially if they have never experienced it. Other than the protestant work ethic mentioned, why do you think this is the case? 3. Besides it being a kingdom priority, what are your top three reasons for pursuing poverty work from a biblical perspective? Are there legitimate reasons to not pursue it? How do you plan on reconciling these to move forward? 4. How you spend your time, talent, and treasure towards those in poverty shows that you have a passion for loving your neighbor. Provide life evidence to support where you presently are concerning this. 5. What do you suggest is the most important thing you can do to apply the things you’ve learned to your life?

Student Questions and Response page 14 & 6

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CONNECTION

This lesson provides a practical theology for the practice of redemptive poverty work. • Too often we let our societal ideas overshadow biblical ideas concerning those in poverty. • Most of the characters of the Bible were people who lived in working poverty.

Summary of Key Concepts