Er Thought and Discussion
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According to the entry for Tuesday, November 27. 1739. what visible changes
ured as a result of the revival among the colliers at Kingswood? What was
The importance of starting a school? How do the results of this revival compare
with the effects of the average evangelistic meeting today
what is Wesley's reaction to the disturbance by the ball according to the ents
Eriday, March 10, 17427 Why do you think the rabble interrupted the service
and what is Wesley's attitude toward them? In the entry for August 28, 1748.
what does his reaction to the persecution he encounters while preaching show
but his character and his dedication to his pure what effect does his
action have on those who are persecuting him?
How does Wesley personally demonstrate the importance of redeeming every
fragment of time in his entry of August 22, 1743? With what attitude does
be approach the ones to whom he witnesses, and how can we emulate his
example? What was the result of his witnessing?
What standards of literary evaluation does Wesley exhibit in his remarks on
Homer in the entry for Friday, August 12, 1748, and in his comments on
Rousseau and Swedenborg in the entries for February 1770? What do these
entries indicate about Wesley's opinion of a liberal-arts education? For what
does the sea captain condemn Wesley according to the entry of February 15.
1753, and what is Wesley's reaction to this criticism? Do you think his reaction
is appropriate considering his views on education?
How does Wesley illustrate his perseverance in times of physical adversity in
the entries for February 1751? What specific physical ailments does he describe
in the final selections, which deal with his physical decline? How does his
reaction to his diminishing abilities reflect the characteristics exhibited through-
out the entries?
What similarities can you find in Watts's 'Heavenly Joy on Earth and Wes-
Tey's The Beatific Sight"'? In what ways are they different? In which of the
other hymns by Wesley is the dominant theme of joy expressed?
In what ways are the writings of the Wesleys complementary? What similar
concerns can you find in John's journal and Charles's hymns? Which specific
ideas with which they deal do you find particularly applicable to Christians
today?