ARTICLE REFLECTION PAPER 1
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ARTICLE REFLECTION PAPER 1: READING SCRIPTURE FOR GOOD NEWS THAT
CROSSES BARRIERS OF RACE/ETHNICITY, CLASS, AND CULTURE
Wilbur Medley
GLST650: Intercultural Communications
March 2024
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Contents:
Summary ………………………………………………………………………. 3
Strengths ………………………………………………………………………. 3
Reflections …………………………………………………………………….. 3
Conclusion …………………………………………………………………….. 4
Bibliography …………………………………………………………………... 5
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Summary:
The article Reading Scripture for Good News that Crosses Barriers of Race/Ethnicity, Class, and
Culture.
Dove into the difficult task of how Scripture is interpreted by individuals based on several factors. Ekblad explains it: “Reading Scripture in multicultural settings requires an awareness of racial/ethnic, cultural, social class, and theological assumptions.”
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Therefore, the article focused on ways in which we can read Scripture and acknowledge that there will be a difference in how others will look at it as well.
Strengths:
As I read this article, I found that the articles greatest strength was the ease by which it could be read and how it faced a topic that is often overlooked in churches. When reading one can see that
the topic of preexisting assumptions can be controversial, yet one that needs more focus. Ekblad was able to share practical ways in which that people can use to overcome these barriers. Ekblad use of what he calls a tried and tested step-by-step dramatic reenactment of John 8:1-11
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, which should help in sharing the Gospel. This alone can be useful for anyone who is looking for different ways to reach the lost.
Reflection:
As I read Reading Scripture for Good News that Crosses Barriers of Race/Ethnicity, Class, and Culture
a few quotes stood out that caused me to reflect on. How can people’s negative impressions against me, as well as Scripture and God, be effectively shifted?
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This question was one that made me think that when I am presenting the Gospel I should be mindful of how those out of my circle see or think of me. Which means am I coming 1
Bob Ekblad, Reading Scripture for Good News that Crosses Barriers of Race/Ethnicity, Class, and Culture (Burlington, WA, 2011), 229.
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Ibid, 229.
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Ibid, 230.
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off preachy or cynical. Moreover, when I reflect on this question, I will ask myself am I meeting the cultural norms of my audience.
Ministry workers must be keenly aware of the images of God they and their faith communities portray-deliberating images of God and challenge oppressive images to dismantle and replace them.
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As a Black male in America there are times when listening to a white preacher I who have
made statements that were offensive. Therefore, as a minister I believe that any presentation must be free of, possible, offensive terms and language.
Conversion begins when we are met by a God revealed as one who knows and respects us just as
we are.
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As a Christian when sharing Christ, we must let others know God will meet and accept them where they are. Thus, if He meets them where they are we too should do the same.
Conclusion:
In 2
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Timothy Paul tells Timothy to: Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles to Word of Truth.
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Ekblad is
being our Paul when it comes to sharing the Gospel in a multicultural setting. You might have to overcome some prejudices however, if you are mindful of them and work to overcome them God
will get the Glory.
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Ibid, 232.
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Ibid, 232.
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2
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Timothy 2: 15. All Scripture is from New International Version unless otherwise stated.
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Bibliography
Ekblad, Bob. Reading Scripture for Good News that Crosses Barriers of Race/Ethnicity, Class, and Culture. Sage Journals Issue 3 Volume 65 (2011): 228-248.
The Holy Bible. New International Version.