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Jesus? The honor/shame cultural background has much to teach us about interpreting the Bible and
pastoral ministry today.

What are the differences between the Sadducees and Pharisees?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d09isdXcO6s

Let’s Practice…

1. What was the general Jewish concept of exile?

2. Which Jewish sect denied the Resurrection?

3. Which Jewish sect was Paul a member of?

4. What was the meaning of Mikveh in Jewish culture?

5. How did Jesus’ baptism and the Jewish Mikveh differ?

6. Why does Jesus taking on our shame not tarnish Him in the long term?

7. What is the difference between a Hillel Pharisee and a Shammai Pharisee?

Let’s get Personal…

Think through your time in the church? What sins do people commit that they suffer a stigma for even if
they repent and forsake that sin? This week take some time to ask yourself what Christ would do with
that person if He were the pastor of the church. Carefully and prayerfully ask God how He would want
you to address the issues of using shame as a form of unforgiveness in the Christian life. Think through a
plan for addressing the issue, and the steps it will take to lead your congregation into a more Christlike
way of engaging restoration.

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