Life, Meaning, and Vocation

Read the following four (4) questions. Use the following books as a reference:

Kushner, H. (2002). When all you’ve ever wanted isn’t enough: The search for a life that matters.    

                 New York, NY: Simon & Schuster.

Schwehn, M. R., & Bass, D. C. (Eds.). (2006). Leading lives that matter: What we should do and who 

                 we should be. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans.

A Bible: Seek a modern translation from the original languages as opposed to a translation of a translation.

1) What do you think is the point of the Jonah story in the Bible, and who is most true to his vocation in the story, Jonah or God?

Your response should be at least 75 words in length.

2) Which do you think is to be most true, that we find our vocations or our vocations find us? Does the term vocation or calling suggest an answer to this question?

Your response should be at least 75 words in length.

3) Where do you expect to find your deepest fulfillment, in relationships with friends or through your work? Why? Be specific.

Your response should be at least 75 words in length.

4) What do you think of Abraham Joshua Heschel’s idea that at the end of creation the goal of all life is rest?

Your response should be at least 75 words in length.