Your Privileged Position: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus as a Christian in Healthcare is a devotional study guide crafted specifically to help Christians in healthcare keep their faith a meaningful and fulfilling part of how they practice. Consisting of an opening section describing essential propositions and theological ideas - but not too many - the book than moves into 17 studies of the 16 chapters of Mark's Gospel. Each study consists of: an introduction suggesting the major themes and ideas of the chapter; Scripture passages for each event in the chapter, each followed by insightful prompts and probing questions; and then concluding with reflection questions and a concrete assignment for a first step to using what the reader has learned. The format allows for individual or group study. It also is structured to present an entire teaching theme for each chapter, or individual stories from the Gospel can be used to craft tailored quick lessons. Each module related to an account leaves plenty of white space in the text to write answers, allowing the devotional study guide to also serve as a journal of things learned and questions to be answered.
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Paul O. Gerritson has served as an award winning intelligence officer, a 911 and critical care paramedic, and as a pastor. He is the author of Notes of Encouragement: Reflections On The Joy And Power Of Practicing Distinctively Christian Healthcare. He is currently the Area Director-Pastor for a national non-profit healthcare ministry.
Contents
Dedication ....vi
Contents ....vii
Preface ....viii
Acknowledgments ....ix
Introduction ....x
Preliminary Points ....1
Format Of This Book ....12
Mark 1:1-15 - Prepare the Way: The Messiah is Here! ....15
Mark 1:16-45 - The Privileged Position of Christians in Healthcare ....27
Mark 2 - Exploding The Expected Order Of Things ....45
Mark 3 - The Irony Of Opposition To Healing Ministry ....59
Mark 4:1-34 - Parables Of What Are - And Aren't - Your Tasks ....75
Mark 4:35-5:43 - Tell Of Your Encounter With The Omnipotent One (Part 1) ....91
Mark 6 - Tell Of Your Encounter With The Omnipotent One (Part 2) ....111
Mark 7 - God Knows Our Hearts But Do We? ....131
Mark 8 - Spiritual Vision ....145
Mark 9 - Christian Healthcare Must Be Bound To Jesus ....161
Mark 10 - God's Plan For Healing Relationships ....181
Mark 11 - The Double Helix Of Public & Self-Deception ....199
Mark 12 - Small Stories Make For Big Lessons ....215
Mark 13 - Labor Pain Principles ....235
Mark 14 - Will You Be Found Faithful? ....255
Mark 15 - Prepare For Spiritual Warfare ....281
Mark 16 - Go Forth In The Promises & Power Of God ....299
Appendix I: A Harmony Of The Gospels Outline ....312
