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Uncovering the Hidden Riches of Christian History

Video lesson

Lesson 1: Living In The Upside-Down

Discussion Questions for Lesson 1

Use these questions for group interaction or as essay prompts/homework.

Mid-Lesson Questions: 

  1. Why do you think the Virginia City miners missed the fact they were throwing away silver ore in their search for gold?
  2. Think about your family’s background. What aspects of your heritage or family traditions do you see as crucial in shaping who you are?

After-Lesson Questions:

  1. What are the four ways heritage plays an important role in our lives?
  2. How did the Roman world view the worth of infants? What would they do with those they didn’t want? 
  3. Why did Christianity view every individual, even babies, as inherently valuable?
  4. Modern movements like social justice or pro-life stances reflect a basic Christian teaching, known as the Imago Dei. Which of the below best describes the idea that proceeds from this Latin phrase:
    1. All people bear God’s image
    2. All people are born physically equal.