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A Grain of Wheat Lesson Plan

Discussion of Thought Questions

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    How does Kihika argue that Jesus failed? What is his solution to this problem?

    Kihika argues that Jesus failed because his death did not change anything, it didn't make his people find a centre in the cross. Kihika argues that all oppressed people have a cross to bear. He uses Jews as an example, claiming that they refused to carry their cross and were thus scattered like dust all over the earth. "Had Christ's death a meaning for the Children of Israel?"

    Kihika demands if there is death in Kenya, it ought to change things. But, the people have to be ready to carry the cross. "I die for you, you die for me, we become a sacrifice for one another." He argues that anyone...

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