Whom?

Seven Questions

Part 5

 

 

IV. WHOM do we teach? - CONGRUENCE

 

 

A. Teaching that will fit the learner.

B. Teaching that is culturally sensitive.

1. Aim is to be like Paul

a. Culturally sensitive without compromising

b. Becoming all things to all people

c. Lead from Jesus himself, God became flesh, Philippians 2

2. In any culture we engage, we can:

a. Celebrate – Genesis 1, Reflections of the image of God

b. Connect

c. Challenge

d. Condemn – Genesis 3, Reflections of the fallen image of Adam and Eve

3. Study the culture by studying the people.