Discussion Thread: Old Testament Foundations for Care, the Early Church, and Today

July 9, 2023July 9, 2023 Discipline: Religion and Theology
Course THEO 615 ***For all discussions ****
The student will complete four Discussions in this course. The student will post one thread of at
least 400 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Thursday of the assigned Module: Week. The student
must then post two replies of at least 200 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of the assigned
Module: Week. For each thread, students must support their assertions with at least two scholarly
citations in Turabian format. Each reply must incorporate at least one scholarly citation in
Turabian format. Any sources cited must have been published within the last five years.
Acceptable sources include the course textbooks and materials, academic journals, and the Bible.


2nd week
Books used in class:Bradley, Anne R. & Lindsley, Art. For the Least of These: A Biblical Answer to Poverty. Zondervan Academic: Grand Rapids, MI, 2015.

Yankoski, Mike. Under the Overpass: A Journey of Faith on the Streets of America. Multnomah: Colorado Springs, CO, 2005. 

Arnade, Chris. Dignity: Seeking Respect in Back Row America. Sentinel, New York, NY, 2019.

  1. Based on the Read: Module 2 Overview – God’s Care in the Old Testament, highlight a character from Scripture that benefited from the provisions and protections in the Old Testament Law. Explain the impact on their life and God’s story.
  2. From the textbook For the Least of These, contrast the early church response to the poor (27-34) with practical steps being recommended for today (72-76).
  3. As shared in Read: Module 2 Overview – God’s Care in the Old Testament, God’s people were connected to the poor in their community. Would you say that you or your church is separated or connected to the poor? How has that impacted your ministry to the poor
  4. READINGS–

    Read: Bradley & Lindsley: Chapter 3,  
    Read: Bradley & Lindsley: Chapter 4

  5. WATCH 

    The Old Testament and the Poor*** transcript attached ***

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