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What language does Luke use in Acts 28 to refer to the Maltese islanders?
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?
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?
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?
What does Luke highlight about the Ethiopian Eunuch despite his identity as a eunuch?
Who are some of the recipients of divine welcome in Luke-Acts?
Who are some of the recipients of divine welcome in Luke-Acts?
What is the relevance of Luke’s vision of hospitality and friendship for those who are challenged by mental illness?
What is the relevance of Luke’s vision of hospitality and friendship for those who are challenged by mental illness?
How can Christian friendships be a powerful force for the reclamation of the centrality of the person in mental health care?
How can Christian friendships be a powerful force for the reclamation of the centrality of the person in mental health care?
Why does the text suggest that persons with mental illness are not problems to be solved?
Why does the text suggest that persons with mental illness are not problems to be solved?
How does Samuel Wells describe the most faithful form of Christian witness?
How does Samuel Wells describe the most faithful form of Christian witness?
In terms of God's hospitality, how does Luke demonstrate that God's friendship is for all people, regardless of social status?
In terms of God's hospitality, how does Luke demonstrate that God's friendship is for all people, regardless of social status?
Who does Luke portray Jesus as sharing meals with in his Gospel?
Who does Luke portray Jesus as sharing meals with in his Gospel?
According to Luke, what is one primary way in which humanity's alienation from God is overcome?
According to Luke, what is one primary way in which humanity's alienation from God is overcome?
What is surprising about Jesus' eating practices in Luke's Gospel?
What is surprising about Jesus' eating practices in Luke's Gospel?
Why do Israel's leaders consistently grumble and complain about those with whom Jesus shares meals?
Why do Israel's leaders consistently grumble and complain about those with whom Jesus shares meals?
How does Jesus interpret the joyful participation of sinners and outcasts in his hospitality meals?
How does Jesus interpret the joyful participation of sinners and outcasts in his hospitality meals?
What is the primary focus of the book of Acts in relation to the early church's community?
What is the primary focus of the book of Acts in relation to the early church's community?
What results from humanity's restoration with God?
What results from humanity's restoration with God?
How does Luke depict the early church in Acts with regard to their relationships?
How does Luke depict the early church in Acts with regard to their relationships?
What theological dynamic does Samuel Wells highlight regarding humanity's alienation in Jesus?
What theological dynamic does Samuel Wells highlight regarding humanity's alienation in Jesus?
What did the early church do to remember Jesus in Luke's portrayal in Acts?
What did the early church do to remember Jesus in Luke's portrayal in Acts?
What theme does Amos Yong suggest in relation to God's people and those on the margins of society?
What theme does Amos Yong suggest in relation to God's people and those on the margins of society?
How does John Swinton describe the social experience of people with mental health problems?
How does John Swinton describe the social experience of people with mental health problems?
What negative experiences do many people with mental health problems face on a daily basis?
What negative experiences do many people with mental health problems face on a daily basis?
According to Amy Simpson, what are some ways in which the church contributes to stigmatizing the mentally ill?
According to Amy Simpson, what are some ways in which the church contributes to stigmatizing the mentally ill?
Why is rejecting stereotypes and engaging in ordinary friendships important for persons with mental health challenges?
Why is rejecting stereotypes and engaging in ordinary friendships important for persons with mental health challenges?
What does the church need to do in order to stand in solidarity with persons facing mental health challenges, according to the text?
What does the church need to do in order to stand in solidarity with persons facing mental health challenges, according to the text?
What can mental disorders easily turn into if people are not vigilant, according to the text?
What can mental disorders easily turn into if people are not vigilant, according to the text?
What is a significant part of the church's mission in relation to individuals with mental health challenges?
What is a significant part of the church's mission in relation to individuals with mental health challenges?
What is the necessity for the church according to the text, in relation to engaging with one another?
What is the necessity for the church according to the text, in relation to engaging with one another?
What must individuals recognize about their own need and vulnerability in order to stand in solidarity with persons with mental health challenges?
What must individuals recognize about their own need and vulnerability in order to stand in solidarity with persons with mental health challenges?
Why might ministers of the gospel avoid addressing mental illness?
Why might ministers of the gospel avoid addressing mental illness?
What is the estimated percentage of the adult population in the United States that has experienced a severe and ongoing mental illness?
What is the estimated percentage of the adult population in the United States that has experienced a severe and ongoing mental illness?
How do many churches and settings often respond to people with mental illnesses?
How do many churches and settings often respond to people with mental illnesses?
Why is it irresponsible for the church to continue ignoring mental illness?
Why is it irresponsible for the church to continue ignoring mental illness?
What is often lacking in most churches and sermons when it comes to mental illness?
What is often lacking in most churches and sermons when it comes to mental illness?
What is necessary but not sufficient for providing care to those with mental health challenges?
What is necessary but not sufficient for providing care to those with mental health challenges?
What challenge does the author believe churches face in continuing the legacy of Jesus and the early church in Luke-Acts?
What challenge does the author believe churches face in continuing the legacy of Jesus and the early church in Luke-Acts?
How does Vacek describe being a stigmatized people?
How does Vacek describe being a stigmatized people?
What does the author suggest about churches that are only filled with people deemed safe and normal by society?
What does the author suggest about churches that are only filled with people deemed safe and normal by society?
What does Luke-Acts demand reflection upon, according to the text?
What does Luke-Acts demand reflection upon, according to the text?
What is one suggested way to provide care for all individuals within the church?
What is one suggested way to provide care for all individuals within the church?
According to the author, how should Christian identity be defined?
According to the author, how should Christian identity be defined?
What is the explicit evidence about Jesus in Peter's Pentecost speech?
What is the explicit evidence about Jesus in Peter's Pentecost speech?
How are the healings by Peter and Paul in Acts patterned after Jesus's healings?
How are the healings by Peter and Paul in Acts patterned after Jesus's healings?
What is the conclusion drawn regarding Jesus's apostles continuing his work?
What is the conclusion drawn regarding Jesus's apostles continuing his work?
According to Henriksen and Sandnes, what does Jesus reveal through his healing ministry?
According to Henriksen and Sandnes, what does Jesus reveal through his healing ministry?
What point does Heather Vacek's book 'Madness' emphasize regarding Protestant responses to mental illness?
What point does Heather Vacek's book 'Madness' emphasize regarding Protestant responses to mental illness?
In what way does Dorothea Dix's advocacy echo Jesus's care for the vulnerable?
In what way does Dorothea Dix's advocacy echo Jesus's care for the vulnerable?
Why do those who seek to continue Jesus's healing ministry need to withstand disorders threatening human flourishing?
Why do those who seek to continue Jesus's healing ministry need to withstand disorders threatening human flourishing?
According to Amanda Porterfield, what distinctive characteristic of early Christian missionary outreach is highlighted?
According to Amanda Porterfield, what distinctive characteristic of early Christian missionary outreach is highlighted?
What led to the creation of institutions like poorhouses and hospitals in the early church?
What led to the creation of institutions like poorhouses and hospitals in the early church?
What major factor contributed to the development of hospitals as distinctively Christian institutions?
What major factor contributed to the development of hospitals as distinctively Christian institutions?
What is the primary focus when examining Jesus's healing acts in Luke's Gospel?
What is the primary focus when examining Jesus's healing acts in Luke's Gospel?
How does Jesus's healing of the leper impact his societal position?
How does Jesus's healing of the leper impact his societal position?
What is the significance of Jesus's healing of the woman with the flow of blood in Luke's Gospel?
What is the significance of Jesus's healing of the woman with the flow of blood in Luke's Gospel?
How does Jesus's restoration of life to the widow's son demonstrate compassion in Luke's Gospel?
How does Jesus's restoration of life to the widow's son demonstrate compassion in Luke's Gospel?
In the story of the Gerasene demoniac, what transformation occurs through Jesus's healing?
In the story of the Gerasene demoniac, what transformation occurs through Jesus's healing?
How does the healing of the bent woman exemplify liberation from the power of Satan in Luke's Gospel?
How does the healing of the bent woman exemplify liberation from the power of Satan in Luke's Gospel?
What characteristic defines the Gerasene demoniac at the beginning of the story?
What characteristic defines the Gerasene demoniac at the beginning of the story?
What specific liberation language is used in the healing of the bent woman?
What specific liberation language is used in the healing of the bent woman?
How does Jesus's healing ministry in Luke's Gospel signify an enactment of release and liberation?
How does Jesus's healing ministry in Luke's Gospel signify an enactment of release and liberation?
What core element is highlighted in Jesus's acts of healing in Luke's Gospel?
What core element is highlighted in Jesus's acts of healing in Luke's Gospel?
According to Luke 4:18-19, what was the object of Jesus's ministry?
According to Luke 4:18-19, what was the object of Jesus's ministry?
In Luke, what did Jesus do in his Galilean ministry?
In Luke, what did Jesus do in his Galilean ministry?
What was the literary function of Luke 4:31–44?
What was the literary function of Luke 4:31–44?
What did Jesus do for the woman with a fever in Luke 4:38-39?
What did Jesus do for the woman with a fever in Luke 4:38-39?
Who did Jesus heal in the Galilean ministry according to Luke?
Who did Jesus heal in the Galilean ministry according to Luke?
What did Jesus say to John the Baptist when questioned about his identity?
What did Jesus say to John the Baptist when questioned about his identity?
What was one primary way in which Jesus enacted his ministry of release and welcome?
What was one primary way in which Jesus enacted his ministry of release and welcome?
What is the significance of Luke 4:18-19 for understanding Jesus's mission?
What is the significance of Luke 4:18-19 for understanding Jesus's mission?
How does the healing ministry of Jesus in Luke mirror the work of God?
How does the healing ministry of Jesus in Luke mirror the work of God?
What role did healing play in Jesus's interactions with the people during his ministry?
What role did healing play in Jesus's interactions with the people during his ministry?
