Life Calling: Chapter 1 & 2 Test Flashcards
Instead of finding a job or career, the goal of this class is for each of you to find a
life-calling
In research, the author of our leadership textbook, Dr. Millard identified that people want their lives to be fulflled these three desires:
- Significance
- Meaning
- Hope
What is the three-fold manner in which the class will accomplish this goal?
identify the irrevocable gifts you’ve received from God
sharpen those gifts through study and practice
apply those gifts to the needs of the age
Received direction from a donkey.
__Balaam__
Received direction from a burning bush.
__Moses__
Received direction from a whale
__Jonah__
One of the three (3) who received direction from a vision.
__Jeremiah, Isaiah, Ezekiel__
Received direction when putting out a fleece.
__Gideon__
Received direction from a still, small voice.
__Elijah__
T.E.A.C.H.E.R.
Theory, Example, Assessment, Council, History, Experience, Reflection
study of human characteristics and dynamics that help you understand what kind of person you are.
Scientific
study of ultimate meaning in human experience.
Philosphical
the creation of an effective plan of action for you life
Strategic
who you are around the most.
Family
those who are successful in the areas of work, family, or service.
Modelors
a trusted counselor or teacher who will walk alongside you.
Mentors
These assessments emphasize the measurement of strengths rather than highlighting weaknesses.
Strength-focus
These assessments explore personalities by primarily examining attitudes, preferences, emotions, and predispositions.
Temperament-focus
these assessments, while not totally separate from the characteristics of the other two areas, focus primarily
on specific activities, jobs, careers, etc. that have a sustaining attraction to individuals based on their uniqueness.
Interests-focus
individuals trained to help you in the exploration process.
Professional
individuals such as pastors, youth ministers, and teachers who have trained people in life developments
Para-professional
family members and friends whom you can count on for good advice.
Non-professional
the process of collecting and making sense of the events of our lives.
Life-mapping
the writings of others throughout history to provide insight and valuable lessons learned.
Classics
finding patterns from the past that are occurring right now to prepare for what may happen.
Analyze trends
unplanned moments
Circumstial
activities we engage in specifically for the purpose of trying to gain information.
experimental
activities that provide direct information from the world of work
Job-related
the skill of acting in a non-judgmental manner rather than simply judging what the other person is
saying and either jumping to conclusions about what’s being said or already planning what you are going to say.
Listening
quietly contemplating the meaning of what you have learned.
Meditating
thinking about what you’ve learned in a written form.
Journaling
The T.EA.C.H.E.R. acronym provides you a guide that can lead to developing _____ _____ in the choices and decisions of our life, if we are willing to put in the _____.
- Unshakeable confidence
- Work
According to the author, what are the three important factors with those who are having a strong positive impact in your life:
They follow strong positive patterns
They live consistently
They have a good understanding of themselves
Foundational Vlaues
- Faith
- Character
- Service
Personal Mission
- Needs
- Vision
- Action
Unique Design
- Strengths
- Passions
- Experiences
In Christ we have been set free to be the you God made us to be & to live the life God has called us to live.
John 8:36
The co-operative and competition models, teaching us to good understanding of ourselves.
Galatians 6:4-5
You will be influenced by who you hang out with (wise & become wise; fools suffer harm).
Proverbs 13:26
The importance of learning from good mentors.
Philippians 3:17
God’s commands result in knowledge & good judgment.
Psalm 119:66-67
Our faith is to be found in God’s power, not in human wisdom.
1 Corinthians 2:1-5
Don’t be afraid to experiment and try out different interests. If you don’t try, you’ll never know.
1 Thessalonians 5:21
In the philosophy and teachings of Jesus, he identified two kingdoms, which promote opposite life-paths.
- Kingdom of Heaven
- Kingdom of Earth
In the kingdom promoted by Jesus, He pointed out very emphatically that this kingdom is:
- At Hand (It is available to us now)
- In Us (you don’t have to look all over to find it)
What are the three accomplishments of reflection?.
- helps us remember what we have learned
- helps us put in perspective what we have learned
- helps inspire us with a sense of God’s power to help us live out what we have learned
a personal creed that attempts to explain the reality of the universe and their own existence
Foundational values
a fundamental, primary mental attitude from which all other aspects of existence are derived & interpreted.
Mind Set
a state of utter confusion or disorder characterized by a total lack of organization.
Chaos
of or pertaining to the aspect of human existence that is apart and distinguished from the physical nature
Spiritual
a truth known by actual experience or observation to exist or to have happened.
Fact
something purposely meant to be done or brought about.
Intentional
a basis, stated or assumed, on which reasoning proceeds.
Premise
mental acceptance of and conviction in the truth, actuality, or validity of something
Belief
basic plan, scheme, or pattern that guides and controls function or development
Design
a statement that is taken for granted.
Assumption
what we believe about why we exist
Existential Premise
What is the significance of this quote; “Faith is more adequately recognized as the activity of seeking and discovering meaning in the most comprehensive dimensions of our experience.”
Being aware of yourself - asking yourself why you do what you do and finding patterns in your actions, thoughts, and words to discover what you believe and put your faith in.
Who is the author of this quote?
Sharon Parks
List the three components of faith:
- Facts
- Assumptions
- Beliefs
List the three existential questions that require humans to have faith & become the foundation of how humans will develop their life purpose:
- How did I come into existence?
- Why do I exist?
- Where does my existence lead?
What is the consequence of responding to these ques ons with “opt out” answers such as “nothing”, “I don’t care” or the
avoidance of answering them at all?
Their search for a Life Calling and overriding purpose to their life is over, because according to their response they have none, and/or classes such as this (and the Life Calling Model) are pointless
List the three factors that impact our philosophical formation of faith:
- Cultural Background
- Conclusions we have drawn from our own observations
- Personal encounters with mystical experiences that take place beyond the realm of objective observation and explanation
The ______ -action of faith: Faith is recognized as the beliefs we hold as “true”.
Noun
The ______ -action of faith: Faith is recognized as the activity of seeking and discovering meaning in the most comprehensive
dimensions of our experience.
Verb
______ can help you learn how to explore the pattern of the universe using an objective methodology.
Science
_______ can help you develop critical thinking that will enable you to develop conclusions based on cause-to-effect logic and
help you learn how to develop conclusions based on what you encounter in life.
Philosphy
_______ can help you explore these deeper questions from a more mystical approach. It can also help you explore how others have worked through this subject.
Religion
Read works found in ______ ______. Here you can learn how some of the greatest minds in history have struggled with uncertainty about their personal place in the universe.
Classic Literature
Did Activity 2.1 - Clarifying Your Faith Using Noun-Actions provide insight for you - explain?
Explain
True / False. No matter if a person is religious or an atheist, everyone has to have faith to support what they believe.
True
List the three benefits of studying patterns in our lives:
- Observed (what you have done)
- Measured (was it positive/negative
- Predicted (reinforce positive)
SUPERNATURALIST
- intentional creation
- deliberate design
- unique purpose
- permanent place
- response to life-calling
NATURALIST (devoid of God)
- random chance
- accidental pattern
- chaotic possibilities
- temporary niche
- best guess
How does the permanent nature of God contrast with the temporary nature of man?
God is ALWAYS consistent in His Divine Nature and Eternal Power. His KNOWLEDGE is UNIVERSAL and His Love for us and principles contained in Scripture NEVER FAIL. Man’s nature centers on self-benefit and thus looking to ourselves and others is inconsistent - it depends upon the LIMITED reality of me and experience.
Wisdom on how to make decisions that will impact the future for ourselves and others is found where?
The spiritual realm
List the verse: “God does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but God looks at the heart.”
1 Samuel 16:7
How are patterns and the purpose for your life connected - in understanding of how our values, behaviors, and how we spend our me related to our past, present and future?
Patterns (when studied) can provide you valuable feedback on which areas you excel at, which you need help from others in, and what changes you need make in your life. Your PRESENT state of being is related to the values you’ve held in the PAST - from which you had a faith in the FUTURE
Compare and contrast the viewpoints on the definition of “BEAUTY” between a Supernaturalist and a Naturalist.
- Supernaturalist: Values the God-created inward qualities of humans
- Naturalist: Values the outward physical form and personalities of humans
Where Jesus said to the father regarding his sick child “if you can believe, all things are possible” and the father
honestly responded “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!”
Mark 9
“Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for. By faith we understand the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.”
Hebrews 11:1-3
“We live by faith, not by sight.”
2 Corinthians 5:7
“since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities - his eternal power and divine nature - have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.”
Romans 1:20
First, Faith correlates to what we ______ for.
Hope
Secondly, Faith correlates to our_______ about what has happened.
Certainty
Thirdly, Faith is ______ in what we are trying to ________ right now.
Active
Understand
What are the four parts of the Faith-Strengthening Cycle from Activity 2.2?
- Hearing
- Reflecting
- Practicing
- Learning
During the time of reflection, what are the four key areas where you need to ask important questions:
- Knowledge
- Reason
- Wisdom
- Experience
When learning, what two abilities will begin to emerge out of this evaluation, providing be er discernment and more confidence.
- Understand Patterns
- Acquire Information
While practicing, taking ac ons will continue to ______ and _______ your faith
- Grow
- Strengthen
What is the choice that you have to make when reflecting?
- What benefit is there for me in what I have just heard?
- What is God trying to teach me in what I have just heard?
Will your choice at reflecting change the effectiveness of the Cycle working?
No
