Posted: January 29th, 2016

What is the difference between a “therapeutic” attitude and a “pastoral” attitude in addressing the suffering of others?

Explain the meaning of prayers of lament.

37. What is at the heart of lament?

38. What is the goal of pastoral care when ministering to others going through times of lament?

39. What transition occurs in Job’s life that changes his anguish to joy? Explain.

40. What are pastoral caregivers to do when called to minister to someone in distress?

41. What is the difference between a “therapeutic” attitude and a “pastoral” attitude in addressing the suffering of others?

42. Why is community expression of lament so important?

43. What does Scripture teach us concerning disorder in relationships as a symptom?

44. Essay: Karl Barth called sin the “impossible possibility”. Explain the meaning of this paradox in relation to sin.

45. “The very nature of sin is to _____________ ___________.” Explain.