Spiritual Autobiography Flashcards
How does the author of Spiritual Autobiography characterize the two goals of Christian pilgrimage (14)
movement & goals
Why is the character of Abraham so important so many people? (20)
His faithfulness in obeying God’s call
The author lists 3 important reasons for sharing our stories. Which of the following was not one of his reasonings? (25)
It is part of our Christian duty to share our testimony.
What final suggestion does the author give those giving their Spiritual Autobiographies? (53)
to celebrate one another
What does the author say has a prominent place in our Spiritual Autobiographies? (91)
Mystical experiences
The first published spiritual autobiography was written by (p.57)?
Saint Augustine
Why is a spiritual autobiography told (p.59)?
In order to see the activity of God
What is one resource listed as a sources of data for a spiritual autobiography (p.62-63)?
Prayer
What are the periods of life suggested for breaking down your life story (p.66)?
Young adulthood, the thirties, mid-life, the fifties, retirement
What was one of the three things suggested to look at during step 2 (p. 71)?
Encounters with God
To write a spiritual autobiography is : (pg. 11)
to notice
Our spiritual biography is the story of our:
(pg. 11)
pilgrimage
The Christian pilgrimage is characterized by these two features:
(pg. 14)
movement and goal
____ is the energy that drives our pilgrimage forward.
pg. 14
Faith
______’s pilgrimage is a model for our pilgrimage.
(pg. 20)
Abraham
What Bible character did Peace focus on in the Bible studies
Abraham
What spiritual skill does one learn from writing a spiritual autobiography (89)
noticing
What are one of the issues that Peace talks about in preparing a spiritual autobiography (pg. 85)
bring honest
What are one of the four areas where we go to find information for a spiritual autobiography (pg. 61-62)
memory
What distinguishes a spiritual autobiography from an ordinary autobiography (pg 59)
the lens through which we look at our life
The story of Abraham referenced in Richard Peace’s book is from which book of the bible: (page 6)
Genesis
All but one of the following are ways in which we will grow as followers of Jesus when we write a Spiritual Autobiography: (page 61)
Learn new ways of doing research
All but one of the following we might notice as we write our spiritual autobiography: (page 59)
We appreciate the finer things in life
All but one of the following are good reasons for sharing our Spiritual Autobiography: (page 25)
We improve our public speaking abilities
A spiritual autobiography is all but one of the following: (page 57)
A chronicle of our family life
On page 89, what does the author refer to as “the aim of the discipline of noticing?”
To move the spiritual from the edges of our lives to the center
What are the three issues in preparing a spiritual autobiography that the author writes about on pages 85-87?
Being honest, dealing with past hurt, and not becoming overwhelmed
The author suggests that the contents of a spiritual autobiography should be divided into periods. What are the the three periods suggested by the author? (p. 65-66)
Childhood, adolescence, and adulthood
A traditional spiritual autobiography tells the story of our life what order? (p.59)
Chronological order
The book’s author, Richard Peace writes about how to use the guide in his book to write a spiritual autobiography. What is the “spiritual discipline” that he mentions on page 7?
The spiritual discipline of noticing (God’s presence in our lives
What is a spiritual autobiography?
(pg. 57)
A story of God’s interaction in our lives
What is it called when God “bursts into our lives”? (pg. 90)
Mystical experience
What spiritual discipline was discussed?
pg. 89
Noticing
What sources of data did Richard Peace recommend to help gather information for a spiritual autobiography? (pg. 62)
Memories, conversations, journals, prayer
Which of the following did Richard Peace state as an issue in preparing a spiritual autobiography? (pg. 86)
Dealing with past hurt
Which is NOT one of the author’s suggested search base periods? (page 68)
Initiation
Who wrote the 1st published spiritual autobiography? (page 57)
Saint Augustine
What is the correct process for sharing sessions? (page 43)
Opening, presentation, discussion, pray
What was the name Sarai’s Egyptian maidservant? (page 36)
Hagar
Who is the key character of the Bible study incorporated into this book? (page 14)
Abraham
According to Peace, why is it so hard for many of us to develop a devotional life?
No sense of God’s presence, No time, No conversation
A spiritual autobiography causes us to examine our lives and acknowledge God. The spiritual discipline of ________ helps us to recognize and acknowledge God’s work in our lives. (pg. 89)
Noticing
Questions relating to the existence of God, the problem of evil, the reliability of Scripture and the historicity of Jesus’ resurrection relate to the crises of: (pg. 72-73)
Doubt
After dividing your life into groups, we must examine them. The three categories he tells us to examine are encounters with God, crises of faith and: (pg. 71)
Outcomes of growth
Peace identified several ways to obtain information for your autobiography. Which of the following is NOT one he suggested? (pgs. 62-63)
Home videos
In one’s search for God, the period when you live out your commitment to God is called (p. 68)
the incorporation phase
A _____________ event is something that launches you into a new phase of life (p. 67)
boundary
The challenge in writing a spiritual autobiography is to _________________ God. (p. 59)
notice
Which Bible character serves as a model for our pilgrimage? (p. 20)
Abraham
In the fourth century, _______________ wrote the first published spiritual autobiography (p.57)
Saint Augustine
Who was the first published Spiritual Autobiography was written by:(page 57)
St. Augustine, a North African bishop
In our disobedience we can grow to know God in new ways if (Page 74)
We deal with out issues
Various types of growth can be used to (Page 75)
Reflect on what you have learned in the periods of your life
How should a spiritual autobiography not be constructed? (Page 65)
Presenting thoughts as they come
What distinguishes a spiritual autobiography from an ordinary autobiography? (Page 59)
The lens through which we look at our lives
Which virtue finds the root in God?
(p. 99)
love,joy, peace
Throughout the spiritual autobiography which biblical figure did the author repeatedly refer to?
Abraham
Which are issues with preparing a spiritual autobiography?
honesty, dealing with past hurt, not becoming overwhelmed (p.85-86)
Which one of these is NOT one of the three aspects that should be included in the group discussion once a spiritual autobiography has been shared?
(Page 52)
Advice
What are the two features that characterize the Christian pilgrimage?
(Page 14)
Movement and Goal
Who is the model for pilgrimage in the Bible? (11)
Abraham
Our spiritual autobiography is the story of our __________.
(Page 11)
Pilgrimage
Who can write a spiritual autobiography?
(Page 7)
Anyone
A concrete way to notice God is?
Pg.89
Writing a spiritual autobiography
The author describes a healthy relationship as:
Pg.77
There is both giving and receiving
What distinguishes a traditional autobiography from a spiritual autobiography? ( Pg. 59)
The lens through which we look at our lives
According to Richard Peace, which is not a way that God uses to convict us?
(p. 94)
a divine expedition
The prayer of examen consists of how many parts?
(p. 102)
three
What was the college did the author attend?
Pg. 5
Yale
What is a spiritual autobiography?
Pg. 57
The story of God’s interaction in our lives.
What is the spiritual skill one learns in writing a spiritual autobiography? (pg. 89)
Noticing
One can organize the spiritual autobiography thematically, in third person, like a fairy tale and _________ (pg. 80-81)
Metaphorically
Which one of these is a source for a spiritual autobiography? (pg. 61-63)
Journaling
What story do our spiritual autobiographies tell? (pg. 57)
God’s interaction in our lives
What are the three age-based segments that a spiritual autobiography can be split into? (pg. 65)
Childhood, adolescence, adulthood
- The experience of God’s absence is also referred to as __________.
“the dark night of the soul.”
Our actions reflect what we think and feel. They are the product of ________.
Internal motivation
What is the most common problem in the spiritual autobiography session?
The lack of time
What was the central issue of Sarah and Abraham’s life?
Childlessness
What is characterized by the two features of movement and goal?
The Christian pilgrimage
What Bible character does the author say is model for pilgrimage? (p11)
Abraham
The author states that “While there is great value in writing a spiritual autobiography, there is
even more value in ______________.” (p25)
sharing it
Two things we get from the feedback of friends that have heard our spiritual autobiographies
are: (p49)
affirmation and insight
What does the author say comes after the intensity of sharing one’s spiritual autobiography?
(p53)
The joy of celebration
According to the author, what is a spiritual autobiography? (p57)
The story of God’s interaction in our lives
What is NOT one of the things you will learn?
How to examine your life in order to understand the ways in which God has been active there
What is the most important part about writing a spiritual autobiography?
To notice God, enabling us to respond in new ways to God
What does the covenant mean to the group?
That God will use this to bind you together and to guide your deliberations
What is the major theme that the spiritual autobiography brings?
Brings great insight; noticing patterns we had never noticed before
What does it mean to have an inner sense of righteousness?
There is a tone, a sense that sometimes comes to us that carries its own weight of authority
