Notgrass History Unit 9 Lesson 45
How did Jesus protest what was done in the temple?
By clearing the sellers and moneychangers from the temple
What is the practical meaning to us today of this statement: "We must obey God rather than men" (Acts 5:29)?
Christians must follow God. When that leads to disobeying man, Christians must accept the consequences.
Who were some protesters in the Old Testament?
Moses, Nathan, the prophets
What has been the importance of protest in American history?
Our country started with a protest; we have seen many protests in our history (civil rights and Vietnam, for instance)
How can protest lead to change?
Protest can cause people to realize that laws, conditions, or practices should change; and protests can lead to such changes.
What were some protests in the Old Testament that were wrong?
Protests against Moses' leadership; the elders rejecting Samuel's sons and wanting a king; Jeroboam's rejection of Rehoboam's authority; other answers possible
Can God work through wrong actions by people to accomplish His will?
Yes
