In Front | Workbook: People Considered Beyond the Gospel

Grab your Workbook Journal!

[Record your answers in the workbook provided at the beginning of this course.]

Many of us have been taught from our youth that stereotypes are wrong. But no matter how unbiased and objective we think we are, if we’re honest, most of us judge groups of people on the basis of preconceived notions and stereotypes. It may not be limited to ethnic groups. Maybe you judge groups of people more by economic course than ethnicity. Maybe you judge on the basis of how nice or tolerant some groups are. Or based on how much they share your (obviously correct!) views of the world. 

These judgments can significantly hinder our motivation to see the gospel go to and be received by such groups. 

6. Do you think anyone is “beyond the gospel”? Do you ever feel like there are people who should change before they get the opportunity to receive the gospel? (I.e., “They don’t deserve the gospel.”) 

7. What groups do you struggle to have compassion for? If you think about the gospel going to people in this group, do you assume they would be receptive or not? Why or why not?