Chapter 1

Teaching Activities

Try to come up with a new metaphor for God, one you have not heard before. Explain it to a friend and discuss its strengths and weaknesses.

Think of a time when your individual freedom/responsibility was squelched by factors/circumstances that were outside your control? How would you describe that time of your life?

Create two lists under the headings "God is..." and "God is not...". Write down characteristics and adjectives about God under each. If you are part of a study group, compare your list with the lists of others in your group.