CHAPTER 2

CHAPTER 2

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1.)  We know that culture plays into humor.  Fr. Martin mentions the influence of Greek culture and early Christian community concerns for propriety in their message.  How do you feel that may have played into the Gospel stories? 
Can you imagine that the early church would be concerned with depicting a "too loose" version of Jesus who was the Messiah?


2.) Some of the Gospel passages that are cited are very familiar, can you imagine Jesus meaning to be humorous?  Why or why not?  Also, what do you think of the idea of the passages being overly familiar


3.)  Consider the passage about Jonah and the whale.  (pg 39-42)  Have you ever considered it to be comedic?  Do you have any new insights?


4.)  Using the image that Maureen O'Connell shares about "dinner party Jesus", consider what kind of guest Jesus is in your house.


Study in Joy


Please feel free to share your favorite praise Psalm.

CHAPTER 3

CHAPTER 3

1.)  Fr. Martin quotes Mark's Gospel about his family's reaction "When his family heard it, they went out to restrain him, for people were saying 'he has gone out of his mind'"  (pg. 74)  Can you understand why they would feel this way?  Do you ever feel that people think you are crazy when you live out your Christian theology?


2.)  Did any of the saints cited in this chapter speak to you?  If so, which one and why?