In His Steps Comprehension Questions & Reading Journal
In His Steps has 31 chapters · 253 pages
Part of the The family inspirational library series
What would Jesus do? For the first time in their lives, the Reverend Henry Maxwell and his congregation are forced to consider this question and its consequences.
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Inside the journal: 31 chapter pages, one question each · 3 example answers · a cover for your reader’s name
Chapter by chapter Each question is about its own chapter.
How does the visit from the unemployed man disturb Maxwell's ordinary week, and what does it show about the church's first response to someone in need?See all 31 questions ↓
About the book
What would Jesus do? For the first time in their lives, the Reverend Henry Maxwell and his congregation are forced to consider this question and its consequences. Deeply shaken by the appearance of a mysterious stranger in town and his impassioned pleas for the poor and downtrodden, the minister and five influential parishioners begin a year long experience in Christianity. Each has resolved to conduct his life according to the precepts of Christ, applying His behavior to their own lives.
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In His Steps questions by chapter
We know this book well. Every question asks about something that happens in its chapter, a moment, a choice or a character, without giving away what comes next. One question per chapter, across all 31 chapters, and every one is editable before you print. The example answers under 3 of the chapters are the ones printed at the front of the booklet.
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Chapter 1
How does the visit from the unemployed man disturb Maxwell's ordinary week, and what does it show about the church's first response to someone in need?
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Chapter 2
When the stranger speaks in church, what is he asking the people to think about, and why do you think his words bother them so much?
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Chapter 3
Why does Maxwell ask church members to take the pledge to ask WWJD, and what makes the promise difficult?
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Chapter 4
How does Edward Norman begin to change the Daily News, and what does his choice show about his courage?
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Chapter 5
Rachel Winslow has a special singing gift. How does she decide to use it, and do you think her decision is easy or hard? Explain.
Example answer: I think Rachel decides that her voice should be used to help people and honor God, not just to make herself famous. This is hard for her because she could have a big career and receive praise from many people. She has to give up something exciting. Her choice shows that she is brave and wants her talent to have a good purpose.
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Chapter 6
As Norman's newspaper loses money and readers, what does the chapter teach about doing right when it costs something?
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Chapter 7
What problem does Alexander Powers face at the railroad, and how does asking WWJD help him decide what to do?
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Chapter 8
How do Virginia Page and Rachel react when they visit the Rectangle, and what do they learn about the people who live there?
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Chapter 9
Virginia wants to use her money in a new way. What do you think her wealth can do for the Rectangle, and what problems might she meet?
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Chapter 10
How does Rollin Page begin to change from a selfish young man into someone who wants to serve others?
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Chapter 11
The story often uses the word sacrifice. What does sacrifice mean in this chapter, and which character gives up something important?
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Chapter 12
What does the rescue of Loreen show about kindness, patience, and seeing every person as valuable?
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Chapter 13
The people in Raymond try to fight the power of the saloon. What do you think is the strongest reason they want it closed?
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Chapter 14
How do different members of the pledge group work together, and why is teamwork important in their mission?
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Chapter 15
Rachel's music reaches many people in the Rectangle. Why do you think her singing can change hearts in a way speeches may not?
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Chapter 16
What happens to Loreen, and how does her story make the pledge group feel more responsible for the suffering around them?
Example answer: Loreen's life is hurt badly by the troubles in the Rectangle, especially the saloon and the sadness around it. Her story makes the pledge group see that suffering is not just an idea; it happens to real people. I think they feel guilty that they did not help sooner. They also feel more determined to work for change.
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Chapter 17
After a hard loss, how do Maxwell and the others show that following Jesus is not only about words but about action?
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Chapter 18
The WWJD idea begins to spread beyond Raymond. Where do you think it will go next, and what kinds of people might be challenged by it?
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Chapter 19
How does Dr. Calvin Bruce respond when he hears about the Raymond pledge, and what questions does it raise for his own church?
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Chapter 20
What does Bishop Hampton begin to notice about comfortable Christians and poor city neighborhoods?
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Chapter 21
Dr. Bruce thinks about leaving an easy, respected place of work for harder service. Would you support his choice? Why or why not?
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Chapter 22
When church leaders visit poorer parts of the city, what sights or experiences make them understand the needs more clearly?
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Chapter 23
The word temptation can mean a strong pull to do the easier or wrong thing. What temptation does a character face in this chapter, and how is it handled?
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Chapter 24
How does Felicia Sterling use her skills and home training to serve people who have had fewer chances than she has?
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Chapter 25
What does this chapter show about friendship between rich people and poor people when they meet as equals?
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Chapter 26
How do the college students or young people respond to the challenge of WWJD, and what hopes or worries come with their response?
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Chapter 27
Some people think the pledge is too strict for real life. What would you say to someone who thinks that?
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Chapter 28
Choose one character in this chapter who has changed since the beginning. What is the biggest change you notice?
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Chapter 29
As more cities and churches hear about the pledge, what good results and new problems do you predict could happen?
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Chapter 30
Maxwell has a powerful vision of Jesus and the people who suffer. What lesson does the vision teach about true discipleship?
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Chapter 31
By the end of the book, which character's choice best shows the meaning of In His Steps, and why?
Example answer: I think Henry Maxwell's choice best shows the meaning of In His Steps. He starts the pledge, but he also has to live it himself and not just tell others what to do. He learns that following Jesus means helping people, giving up comfort, and making hard choices. His example helps many other people decide to change too.
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How to use this In His Steps reading journal
At home, as a discussion guide
After each chapter your reader writes a few lines on that chapter’s question. Read the answer together at bedtime: it shows what they understood and gives you something real to talk about, without a quiz.
In class, as a novel study
Print a class set (booklets fold from plain letter paper) and use one question per chapter as the reading-response or literature-circle prompt. The example answers at the front show what a full answer looks like.
Homeschool
One booklet covers the whole book, 31 chapters, so it doubles as the reading log for In His Steps. Reword any question before printing to match your reader.
Printing
The booklet PDF prints on ordinary 8.5 × 11 paper: print double-sided (flip on the short edge) at 100%, fold the stack in half and staple on the fold. There is also a one-page-per-sheet PDF and A5 binder pages.
Where the questions come from
Each question is about its own chapter. We know this book well. Every question asks about something that happens in its chapter, a moment, a choice or a character, without giving away what comes next. The questions were drafted with AI from what is known about the book and checked before publishing; every one is editable before you print.