Fretting over Phoebe

Over at the e-journal Arise, I have a short piece on “Fretting Over Phoebe” (bottom of page) based on my teaching experience of walking and talking students through Romans 16:1-2.

“I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a deacon of the church in Cenchreae. I ask you to receive her in the Lord in a way worthy of his people and to give her any help she may need from you, for she has been the benefactor of many people, including me” (Rom 16:1-2 TNIV).

I love messing with my students. Yes, I know it catches them off guard, but exposing their assumptions and ignorance is both enjoyable and actually educational too. When I get to my Romans class, I ask the students four questions:

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