Lesson 5

Question 1

Theologically, vision is the equivalent of what?

Answer 1

Faith

Question 2

List four (4) sources of vision

Answer 2

a) Common sense
b) Response to a need
c) Scripture
d) Spirit of God

Question 3

Does a vision require immediate attention?

Answer 3

Not necessarily

Question 4

Finish this sentence: “What God originates, He __________________________________”

Answer 4

Orchestrates

Question 5

What is the difference between a vision and a plan?

Answer 5

Visions are refined - they don’t change; plans are revised - they rarely stay the same

Question 6

Identify the environments in which visions thrive or die

Answer 6

Visions thrive in an environment of unity; they die in an environment of division

Question 7

Describe the difference between mission and vision

Answer 7

Mission is what we are called to do. Vision is the way we envision accomplishing our mission in a particular context at a particular time with particular resources

Question 8

What is usually needed before a vision will change?

Answer 8

Outside intervention or crisis

Question 8

Which book of the Bible demonstrates the “vision spiral” principle?

Answer 8

The Book of Acts

Question 9

List four (4) reasons why God uses the “vision spiral”

Answer 9

a) The nature of revelation/comprehension
b) Human limitations and finitude
c) Entropy
d) To test our faithfulness