72 Questions
What language does Luke use in Acts 28 to refer to the Maltese islanders?
Barbarian
What term is paired with 'barbarian' in Acts 28 to challenge stereotypes about the Maltese people?
Philanthropy
In what way does Luke transform stigmas and stereotypes in the story of the first Gentile convert, the Ethiopian Eunuch?
He does not activate any stereotypes about eunuchs.
What does Luke highlight about the Ethiopian Eunuch despite his identity as a eunuch?
He is silent, humble, and inquisitive.
Who are some of the recipients of divine welcome in Luke-Acts?
Sinners, tax-collectors, eunuchs, Samaritans, the poor and the hungry, the physically disabled, and barbarians.
What is the relevance of Luke’s vision of hospitality and friendship for those who are challenged by mental illness?
Christian community and friendship provide the possibility for vulnerable persons to experience meaningful relationships, relational wholeness, loyalty, and commitment even in the midst of pain and brokenness.
How can Christian friendships be a powerful force for the reclamation of the centrality of the person in mental health care?
Christian friendships can focus on the person, rather than the pathology, enabling individuals to explore issues of human relationships, personhood, spirituality, value, and community.
Why does the text suggest that persons with mental illness are not problems to be solved?
Persons with mental illness require faithful, loyal, persistent, not-easily-offended friends who are willing to simply be with them.
How does Samuel Wells describe the most faithful form of Christian witness?
Samuel Wells describes the most faithful form of Christian witness as 'being with', emphasizing presence and fellowship over working for or working with individuals.
In terms of God's hospitality, how does Luke demonstrate that God's friendship is for all people, regardless of social status?
Luke rejects or subverts negative cultural stereotypes by showing that God's welcome is extended to male and female, Jew and Gentile, Pharisees and sinners, rich and poor, apostles and outcasts.
Who does Luke portray Jesus as sharing meals with in his Gospel?
strangers, sinners, outsiders, those on the margins of society
According to Luke, what is one primary way in which humanity's alienation from God is overcome?
sharing meals with Jesus
What is surprising about Jesus' eating practices in Luke's Gospel?
his hospitality is indiscriminate and offered to all people
Why do Israel's leaders consistently grumble and complain about those with whom Jesus shares meals?
Their immoral lifestyle or lack of serious devotion to the Torah
How does Jesus interpret the joyful participation of sinners and outcasts in his hospitality meals?
as God's recovery of lost sheep and reconciled lost children
What is the primary focus of the book of Acts in relation to the early church's community?
community of friends celebrating and continuing to remember Jesus's hospitality
What results from humanity's restoration with God?
restoration with one another, creating a community of friends
How does Luke depict the early church in Acts with regard to their relationships?
as a community of friends with all things in common, one heart and soul, and fellowship
What theological dynamic does Samuel Wells highlight regarding humanity's alienation in Jesus?
alienation from God and one another
What did the early church do to remember Jesus in Luke's portrayal in Acts?
breaking bread with one another
What theme does Amos Yong suggest in relation to God's people and those on the margins of society?
Inclusion and testimony to God's power
How does John Swinton describe the social experience of people with mental health problems?
Degrading, exclusionary, dehumanizing
What negative experiences do many people with mental health problems face on a daily basis?
Stigmatization, exclusion, prejudice, injustice
According to Amy Simpson, what are some ways in which the church contributes to stigmatizing the mentally ill?
False narratives, naïve beliefs, desire for socially acceptable members, worry about disruptions, inability to engage vulnerabilities
Why is rejecting stereotypes and engaging in ordinary friendships important for persons with mental health challenges?
To maintain sense of personhood and self-worth
What does the church need to do in order to stand in solidarity with persons facing mental health challenges, according to the text?
Befriend the actual person and reject societal stereotypes
What can mental disorders easily turn into if people are not vigilant, according to the text?
Labels that define people as sick or worse
What is a significant part of the church's mission in relation to individuals with mental health challenges?
To reject societal stereotypes and stand as friends and allies
What is the necessity for the church according to the text, in relation to engaging with one another?
Regular, ordinary friendships to reject prejudices
What must individuals recognize about their own need and vulnerability in order to stand in solidarity with persons with mental health challenges?
Desperation for Christ's welcome and human vulnerability
Why might ministers of the gospel avoid addressing mental illness?
by claiming they are not medical experts or professional counselors
What is the estimated percentage of the adult population in the United States that has experienced a severe and ongoing mental illness?
close to three percent
How do many churches and settings often respond to people with mental illnesses?
with fear and prejudice, making them feel unwelcome, stigmatized, and alienated
Why is it irresponsible for the church to continue ignoring mental illness?
because it amounts to a willful turning away from those created in the image of God
What is often lacking in most churches and sermons when it comes to mental illness?
explicit address and discussion
What is necessary but not sufficient for providing care to those with mental health challenges?
professional help (e.g., counseling, medication, hospitalization)
What challenge does the author believe churches face in continuing the legacy of Jesus and the early church in Luke-Acts?
Rejecting obsession with the so-called normal and safe boundaries that prioritize exclusivity over Christian witness
How does Vacek describe being a stigmatized people?
Resisting social norms contrary to Christian belief, eating with outcasts and sinners, and defining Christian identity by baptism into the body of Christ
What does the author suggest about churches that are only filled with people deemed safe and normal by society?
They may be failing to continue the legacy of Jesus and the early church in Luke-Acts
What does Luke-Acts demand reflection upon, according to the text?
Vulnerable and stigmatized individuals in society, and the broader cultural narratives leading to their social exclusion
What is one suggested way to provide care for all individuals within the church?
Hosting different kinds of support groups for those with mental illnesses
According to the author, how should Christian identity be defined?
By baptism into the body of Christ, rather than adherence to social norms
What is the explicit evidence about Jesus in Peter's Pentecost speech?
Jesus was remembered as one attested by God through powerful acts, wonders, and signs.
How are the healings by Peter and Paul in Acts patterned after Jesus's healings?
They are performed through prayer to Jesus and in the name of Jesus, showing continuity with Jesus's actions.
What is the conclusion drawn regarding Jesus's apostles continuing his work?
They continue what Jesus did, now through the power of the risen and enthroned king.
According to Henriksen and Sandnes, what does Jesus reveal through his healing ministry?
Jesus reveals a God of love and compassion who engages with human suffering.
What point does Heather Vacek's book 'Madness' emphasize regarding Protestant responses to mental illness?
Protestant responses were grounded in a Christian obligation to show compassion and care for the mentally ill.
In what way does Dorothea Dix's advocacy echo Jesus's care for the vulnerable?
Dix advocates for helpless and vulnerable individuals, resembling Jesus's compassion for the suffering.
Why do those who seek to continue Jesus's healing ministry need to withstand disorders threatening human flourishing?
To stand with those threatened and oppose disorders, in line with Jesus's ministry against harm.
According to Amanda Porterfield, what distinctive characteristic of early Christian missionary outreach is highlighted?
Care for the sick and nursing them to emulate Jesus's healing ministry.
What led to the creation of institutions like poorhouses and hospitals in the early church?
The church's indiscriminate concern for the poor and Christian concepts of charity and philanthropy.
What major factor contributed to the development of hospitals as distinctively Christian institutions?
Christian concepts of charity and philanthropy, rooted in the church's care for the sick.
What is the primary focus when examining Jesus's healing acts in Luke's Gospel?
The perspective of the beneficiaries, those who were sick.
How does Jesus's healing of the leper impact his societal position?
It overturns and reverses the leper's place in society, moving him from the margins to a place of full communion within the people of God.
What is the significance of Jesus's healing of the woman with the flow of blood in Luke's Gospel?
It allows her to reenter society, religious life, and rejoin her family.
How does Jesus's restoration of life to the widow's son demonstrate compassion in Luke's Gospel?
It secures the widow's ability to have life and subsistence due to her son.
In the story of the Gerasene demoniac, what transformation occurs through Jesus's healing?
The man goes from being in bondage and oppression to demonic power to being in his right mind and clothed.
How does the healing of the bent woman exemplify liberation from the power of Satan in Luke's Gospel?
It signifies wholeness and freedom from diabolic and social oppression.
What characteristic defines the Gerasene demoniac at the beginning of the story?
One who had demons.
What specific liberation language is used in the healing of the bent woman?
Binding and loosing.
How does Jesus's healing ministry in Luke's Gospel signify an enactment of release and liberation?
It ushers in shalom—peace, freedom, and life as intended by God.
What core element is highlighted in Jesus's acts of healing in Luke's Gospel?
Compassionate concern for holistic human flourishing.
According to Luke 4:18-19, what was the object of Jesus's ministry?
The vulnerable (the poor, blind, incarcerated, and oppressed)
In Luke, what did Jesus do in his Galilean ministry?
He provided healing and liberation through various miracles and exorcisms.
What was the literary function of Luke 4:31–44?
To present Jesus's ministry in condensed, representative form.
What did Jesus do for the woman with a fever in Luke 4:38-39?
He healed her, showing that healing is one way Jesus provides release.
Who did Jesus heal in the Galilean ministry according to Luke?
Various individuals such as lepers, paralytics, and those possessed by demons.
What did Jesus say to John the Baptist when questioned about his identity?
He mentioned the miracles he performed, such as giving sight to the blind and raising the dead.
What was one primary way in which Jesus enacted his ministry of release and welcome?
Through healing the sick and oppressed.
What is the significance of Luke 4:18-19 for understanding Jesus's mission?
It reveals that Jesus came to bring liberation to those in need.
How does the healing ministry of Jesus in Luke mirror the work of God?
By demonstrating compassion, restoring wholeness, and combating evil.
What role did healing play in Jesus's interactions with the people during his ministry?
Healing served as a means to demonstrate divine favor and release from suffering.
Explore the relevance of Scriptures in guiding the church's care for individuals with mental illnesses or mental health challenges. Delve into the wisdom, guidance, and challenges provided by the Scriptures on this important topic.
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