Chapter Summary Of The Book 'The Upside-Down Kingdom'
The Upside-Down Kingdom Book Report
“Down Is Up”
• The kingdom is inverted and challenges our social order
• The kingdom is applicable for today’s problems
• Kingdom refers to God’s ruling power
• The message of Jesus o However, was polluted by the idea that the world was going to be ending soon
• Why the upside-down kingdom: o Too many different social standings o Not taking the time to figure out why things are a specific way o The Gospel itself
• Ethics
I agree with many of the points made throughout this chapter. First off, the book speaks of how the Scriptures do not provide answers to every problem it does bring up some question that along the way can help alter your life. I find this to be true, there have been many times …show more content…
“Mountain Politics”
• Temptation
• The 5 Symbols o Bread, devil, desert, mountain, and temple
• Offered “Jesus, the Great”
• Historical context of figures like Alexander the Great o makes the offer significant
• Jesus resisted temptation
• Divine Power o Jesus refusal to be …show more content…
Jesus Christ is our redeemer; he was sent to save us from our sins. If he had never saved us, we wouldn’t be able to have that peace. I believe joy is an inner happiness and even if we may be struggling we can still find joy in knowing that God will guide us.
“Inside Outsiders”
• God’s kingdom
• What joins us together- interaction o Similarities o Labels o Economic status
• What it means to be human o Identity
• Jesus can heal
• Woman o Low status o Jesus redefined status
Kraybill I think is correct, we tend to veer towards those of similar status as ourselves. Unfortunately, this is not how it should be especially when it comes to church. All are welcomed in God’s house and it’s unfortunate that we feel this way. As I stated earlier could this alter the way in which a message may be received. Since we tend to flock towards similar groups, those of similar economic status tend to feel more comfortable together.
“Low Is High”
• Ranking socially o We are not all equal
• Types of power- ladders o Money, knowledge, position, appearance
• Synoptic Gospel leaders o Appearance- robes o Position- seating o Knowledge- language o Called attention to status
• Children were equally as important as adults to Jesus o Wants us to see others in the way children
“Down Is Up”
• The kingdom is inverted and challenges our social order
• The kingdom is applicable for today’s problems
• Kingdom refers to God’s ruling power
• The message of Jesus o However, was polluted by the idea that the world was going to be ending soon
• Why the upside-down kingdom: o Too many different social standings o Not taking the time to figure out why things are a specific way o The Gospel itself
• Ethics
I agree with many of the points made throughout this chapter. First off, the book speaks of how the Scriptures do not provide answers to every problem it does bring up some question that along the way can help alter your life. I find this to be true, there have been many times …show more content…
“Mountain Politics”
• Temptation
• The 5 Symbols o Bread, devil, desert, mountain, and temple
• Offered “Jesus, the Great”
• Historical context of figures like Alexander the Great o makes the offer significant
• Jesus resisted temptation
• Divine Power o Jesus refusal to be …show more content…
Jesus Christ is our redeemer; he was sent to save us from our sins. If he had never saved us, we wouldn’t be able to have that peace. I believe joy is an inner happiness and even if we may be struggling we can still find joy in knowing that God will guide us.
“Inside Outsiders”
• God’s kingdom
• What joins us together- interaction o Similarities o Labels o Economic status
• What it means to be human o Identity
• Jesus can heal
• Woman o Low status o Jesus redefined status
Kraybill I think is correct, we tend to veer towards those of similar status as ourselves. Unfortunately, this is not how it should be especially when it comes to church. All are welcomed in God’s house and it’s unfortunate that we feel this way. As I stated earlier could this alter the way in which a message may be received. Since we tend to flock towards similar groups, those of similar economic status tend to feel more comfortable together.
“Low Is High”
• Ranking socially o We are not all equal
• Types of power- ladders o Money, knowledge, position, appearance
• Synoptic Gospel leaders o Appearance- robes o Position- seating o Knowledge- language o Called attention to status
• Children were equally as important as adults to Jesus o Wants us to see others in the way children