Discussion Jumpstarter
Study leader reference - not a definitive answer
Question 1
Chad says his motivation for going to Sinjar was, “Where would Jesus go? What would Jesus do?”—what picture of Jesus is assumed in that statement, and what parts of Jesus’ life and teaching does that highlight or ignore?
Another way to ask: When Chad says, “Where would Jesus go? What would Jesus do?”, what kind of Jesus is he picturing? Which parts of Jesus’ life and teachings does that focus on, and which parts might it leave out?
Discussion Jumpstarter
Direct Answer
Based on the speaker’s teaching, the assumed picture of Jesus is someone who moves toward suffering people, even when it’s dangerous, to show practical love. It highlights Jesus’ compassion and sacrificial presence, while the transcript doesn’t directly discuss other parts of Jesus’ ministry (like public preaching, confronting leaders, or withdrawing for rest).
- Chad says his motivation was: “Where would Jesus go? What would Jesus do? And that was the people that are hurting… the people that really need help.”
- He frames the goal as witness through action: “It’s about how we can show the love of Christ to them.”
- He accepts it as a “war zone” and still goes, implying Jesus-like willingness to enter danger for others.
- The need is concrete: civilians were “trapped in the camp,” and the team helped by “rebuild[ing] their homes.”
- The transcript focuses on service and non-resistance; it doesn’t address Jesus’ teaching ministry, miracles, or times of retreat.