GLST 200 Finals Study Guide Questions And Answers With Verified Solutions

1. Where does a global focus begin in scripture? - In the Old Testament 2. What type of nation did God want Israel to be in the Old Testament? - A going nation, a light to other nations 3. Describe a Me-centric vs. a God-centric approach to mission? - Me-centric: Insufficient when things get difficult, overshadows the glory of God, produces idolatry of self and self-righteousness God-centric: Sustaining, will overcome discouragement and burnout; gives all the glory to God 4. Why is the Abrahamic covenant significant and where is it found? - It first establishes a global mission statement; Genesis 12:1-3 5. What are the three promises given to Abraham in the Abrahamic Covenant? - Land, posterity, and blessing. 6. What are two ways God used Israel's captivity and exile in the Old Testament? - Either a) as an attractive force and an expansive force or b) as a measure of discipline and for God's name to be made known 7. How is the Bible "broken down" in its missional theme? Know books and chapters (3 main sections - Intro, Plot...). This was in the reading and covered in the first several classes. - 1. Gen 1-11 (Intro) 2. Gen 12-Rev 6 (Plot) 3. Rev 7-22 (Conclusion) 8. What are the key "mission verses" found in scripture? Know the reference and what they say. Look for the verses that appear repeatedly in your notes from Gen, Matt, Acts... (9) - Isaiah 6:8 Matthew 24:14 Matthew 28:20Mark 16:15 Acts 1:8 Romans 10:15 Galatians 3:28-29 Revelation 7:9-10 Genesis 12:1-3 9. What is the Hebrew definition of glory? - Defined as weight or substance; splendor, majesty, brilliant, radiant beauty. 10. What does Psalm 96 say about God's glory? - "Examples of Glory were given: beauty of creation, worthy of our proclaiming His glory to those that have never heard, declaring glory among the nations" 11. What event in the Old Testament reveals God's glory by establishing His name globally? - The Exodus 12. What does Steve Hawthorne say about God's glory? - "God reveals His glory to all nations that He might receive glory from all creation." 13. According to the John Piper, why does missions exist? - "Missions exist because worship does not." 14. What is the ultimate foundation for our passion to see God glorified? - His own passion to be glorified. 15. Who did God send to the Gentiles specifically in the New Testament? - Paul