1. How does Daniel Lee’s perspective on God’s relationship with individuals challenge common perceptions of theology within a multi-ethnic church setting?
2. Why does Daniel Lee emphasize the absence of modern-day racial constructs in the Bible, and how might this influence our understanding of biblical interactions between God and people?
3. In what ways can ministers and church leaders move beyond stereotypes to gain a more authentic understanding of the colonial history and specific challenges faced by different communities?
4. Daniel Lee talks about Asian American theology as contextual and filtered through human perspective. How does this compare to the universal approach often taken in theological discourse?
5. What are the potential benefits and drawbacks of recognizing and embracing particularity in theology, as discussed in the episode?
6. How can theological books and resources aid in discerning what God is doing within diverse communities, according to the conversation between Markus and Daniel?
7. How can church leaders develop cultural competence, humility, and adaptiveness when interacting with individuals from various backgrounds, as suggested by Daniel Lee?
8. Daniel Lee felt compelled to embrace his Asian American identity in his theological work. Why might acknowledging one’s cultural identity be significant in faith practices and leadership roles?
9. What issues might arise in multiethnic churches from the normalization of certain cultural perspectives, and how can these be addressed?
10. How can individuals and church communities better align all aspects of their identities under the lordship of Christ while respecting and understanding the particular experiences and perspectives of others?
