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| Do you have any suggestions or changes for this program? | nope i think you guys did an awesome job in this thank you Add Comment |
| Great job finishing all 15 lessons and we look forward to seeing you at camp this summer! What is one thing you learned from doing all these lessons or what stood out to you from these lessons? | to always trust in the Lord no matter what Add Comment |
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| How is this a comfort in times of fear? | it reminds individuals that a higher power is present and supportive, providing a sense of security and strength in difficult situations Add Comment |
| Is it easy? | no Add Comment |
| Notice the start of this psalm: “Whom shall I fear?” Now notice the end of this psalm. How important is it to trust and wait for Got to act? | highlights the importance of trusting and waiting for God, even in the face of fear and uncertainty, as His timing and promises are sure Add Comment |
| Final conversation. David’s point is that even if my father and mother forsake me something is always true. What is always true? | the bible Add Comment |
| This last conversation is about not giving in. When we give in to hatred because of fear we travel the same road as our enemies. When they breathe our violence, then so do we. It is a natural response to fear and hate. It is also the wrong response to it. What three things does David rely on to not walk the road of his adversaries? | light, salvation, and stronghold Add Comment |
| What can you do to help you during those times when it is not easy to wait on the Lord? | pray Add Comment |
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| As a Christian, do you ever have to fear that God will abandon you? | God will never abandon those who believe in Him Add Comment |
| Now the second conversation (verses 7-9). What do you notice about Psalm 51 and Psalm 27:7-9? | Psalm 51 expresses deep repentance and pleading for forgiveness, while Psalm 27:7-9 conveys a cry for God's presence and protection in times of fear and anxiety Add Comment |
| How is David words “You have said, "Seek my face." My heart says to you, "Your face, LORD, do I seek,” a realization that God will never abandon you? | no Add Comment |
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| What conclusions did he make as a result of his actions? (Note: He will hide me, He will conceal me, He will lift me are all symbolic.) | draws several conclusions about God and his own situation Add Comment |
| Now notice David’s praise in verse 6. How is it possible to be filled with joy and worship God passionately in the midst of the fears in our lives? | I will sacrifice Add Comment |
| What in verse 2 keeps you from doing so? | being devoured Add Comment |
| Enemies, war! That is a lot to be afraid of. Why is David confident nonetheless? | expresses confidence in God Add Comment |
| Have you ever been bullied and wanted to retaliate? | yes Add Comment |
| The answer to why is found in verse 4 & 5. What action did David take that took away his fears? | pray Add Comment |
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| What is David’s response to his fears? | declare his trust and confidence in God Add Comment |
| What did he bring back to his mind? | his confidence in God's presence and protection Add Comment |
| David was a warrior and this was a warrior psalm. We all have our own battles. How we handle them will determine our lives. David’s conclusion is a powerful reminder of who is fight our battles and what we need to do: 14 Wait for the LORD; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the LORD! David first question is the most important. It beings the first conversation David has with himself when he is afraid. We are pushed around by a lot of fears in life. Sometimes it is a matter of life and death type fears, other times it is as simple as the fear of rejection. What fears tend to push you around? | death Add Comment |
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| What image does the still waters bring to your mind? | a pond Add Comment |
| The next phrase is "He leads me beside still waters,"; sheep will follow whoever will lead them. If they follow other sheep, they might end of dead. Have you followed someone other than Jesus? How did that end up? | no it didn't Add Comment |
| What is the connection between green pastures, still waters and He restores my soul? | god Add Comment |
| How important is it to have a life where Jesus is leading it? | very Add Comment |
| How does this image of lying in a green pasture make you feel? | tiered and relaxed Add Comment |
| Staying with the shepherd/sheep picture, what image comes to mind when you read verse 2? | He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, Add Comment |
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| What does God tell Moses to tell the Israelites who sent him? | I AM has sent him Add Comment |
| All captials LORD means Yahweh, "I Am" and "I have been" and also "I shall be." He is eternal, it is a perfect name. What are some things you think about when you think of God? | the never ending galaxy Add Comment |
| What else does God tell Moses to tell the Israelites (verse 15)? | God, the God of their ancestors (Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob), has sent him to them Add Comment |
| For review, do you remember what LORD means (from Psalm 8 "Oh LORD our Lord")? If so, what does it mean? | Yahweh Add Comment |
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| Sheep are very helpless, they can eat themselves to death if not watched and if you put them on their backs they can die as they can't right themselves. Isaiah 53:6 says, "All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned-everyone- to his own way." We, like sheep, would be forever lost and would easily die without a Shepherd. Is God your Shepherd? | YES Add Comment |
| This is the Psalm for today and it starts out with The LORD, that's why we reviewed what it means. It's important to realize who is the Shepherd. If the Lord is the Shepherd, what are we? | sheep Add Comment |
| Do your actions (the way you live) demonstrate that God is your Shepherd? | YES Add Comment |
| What is the second phrase of verse 1? | he Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. Add Comment |
| The word "want" in Hebrew means to not lack anything. The rest of the Psalm is about how God meets the needs of the sheep. List as many different needs from this Psalm that you see. | He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right path for his name Add Comment |
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| Why was David not afraid of death? | because the lord your god is with Add Comment |
| Hebrews 12:6 tells us God disciplines those He loves. David found comfort in God's discipline because it showed him God loved him. It is a way to know and experience God's presence. How can you see God's discipline as bringing comfort? | its showing us love Add Comment |
| What as David not afraid of in verse 4? | death Add Comment |
| Have you experienced God's discipline? | yes Add Comment |
| A shepherd uses his staff to guide, direct and discipline his sheep. Do you find it comforting when your parents discipline you? | no Add Comment |
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| Verse 5 brings us to the reason for this Psalm, picture David eating a lavish meal with his enemies all around. Do you feel safe with your relationship with God as David did? | yes Add Comment |
| Have you experience a life of overflowing joy, peace, and love? | yes Add Comment |
| Teens face a host of fears: Fear of not being accepted, fear of not fitting in, fear of not being loved, fear of being made fun of, fear of being embarrassed, fear of being let down, How can you move from living in fear to living with a peace that comes from God? | the truth Add Comment |
| What can you start doing or stop doing to experience more peace and less fear and overflowing joy and love? | praying more Add Comment |
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| How should looking intently at what has been made (creation) cause you to think about how great God is? | encourages awe and wonder at the vastness and complexity of God's creation Add Comment |
| How should looking intently at what has been made (creation) cause you to ask why God should have anything to do with me? | God has chosen humanity as his crown, giving them dominion over the earth Add Comment |
| What reasons do you see in this Psalm for shouting: “Oh LORD our Lord how majestic is your name in all the earth.” | highlights God's creation, the awe-inspiring heavens, and humanity's unique position within Add Comment |
| After reading all this, do you see that you are valuable to God? And why? | because He has given them glory and honor, made them rulers over His creation, and is mindful of them Add Comment |
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| There are two references to Jesus in the Psalm 8 passage. The first in Daniel 7:13-14. The second in Hebrews 2:5-15. If the last part of verse 4 (the son of man) and following to the end of verse 7 is about Jesus, how would this lead to a greater understand of why we should say: “O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth?” | You made them a little[a] lower than the angels; you crowned them with glory and honor and put everything under their feet. Add Comment |
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| Next, “You have established strength because of your foes.” Also, notice what David writes next “…to still the enemy, and the avenger.” Notice that foes are plural and enemy and avenger are singular. Who are the foes and who is this enemy and avenger? | those who would silence or reject God's power and glory, particularly the scribes and teachers and other religious leaders who were opposed to Jesus' ministry. Add Comment |
| “You have set your glory above the heavens?” Some translate that a bit like this: “You have set your glory in the heavens above.” Others think this means that God is greater and beyond the heavens (universe and everything in it). What do you think and why? | God is greater and beyond the heavens because he is and was there no matter what Add Comment |
| How does this relate to Jesus’ confrontation with the chief priests and the scribes mentioned in Matthew 21? | highlights the tension between his authority and their established power within the temple Add Comment |
| Now some Interpretation questions. “Oh LORD our Lord.” These are not the same words. The LORD in all caps is YHWH (Yahweh) it is the Eternal Creator LORD of the Universe. Lord is Adonai which means ruler in the sense of king or governor. Why does David refer to the Eternal God of the Universe as, “our Lord” or our king? | because you have set your glory in the heavens. Through the praise of children and infants you have established a stronghold against your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger. When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them Add Comment |
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| Let's Observe. Verse 2 is quoted by Jesus in the New Testament. Read Matthew 21:15-17. Jesus does not quote the verse word for word, he paraphrases it. So, who are they praising? | the lord Add Comment |
| What is the result of their praising in verse 2 of Psalm 8? | being treated poorly Add Comment |
| Do you think He silenced them? | no Add Comment |
| Please note that most scholars think that David was young when he wrote this song. David spent many nights out under the stars. He spent many a night thinking about God. So since you have studied psalm 19 what have you been thinking about God and Jesus? | a lot Add Comment |
| What is the result of the children praising Jesus in the temple as explained in the Matthew passage in verse 15? | good Add Comment |
| When you look up at the stars in the sky what do you think about? | god Add Comment |
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| Why do you think David begins the Psalm with what can be known about God in creation and then spend the rest of the Psalm talking about how wonderful God’s Word is? | because it made him feel good Add Comment |
| First notice the structure by following the action. One thing you should notice is that the verse breaks in the wrong place. Please note that chapter breaks and verse breaks were done by Robert Stephanus in the 16th century and he had no idea what he was doing and unfortunately they stuck. Verse 5 should begin with “In them he has set…”. If you look closely, you will notice that a person can sing the first line of the song and then the choir responds. This is repeated with both the leader and choir singing the last line together: “whose voice is not heard.” There is a middle part where the leader sings and the choir responds. Then there the final part which is a repeat of the first – leader, response, leader, response, both: “and there sin nothing hidden from its heat.” From this structure you can make out the meaning or point of this song. So what is the point of this song? | to be a good leader in his word Add Comment |
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| Why did David write a song about both the night and the day? | to show all the good in both things Add Comment |
| What must the being who made all this, both what is seen and what is not seen, be like? | powerful Add Comment |
| How constantly does God declare what is like by what has been made? | all the time Add Comment |
| What qualities/ characteristics of God can you discover by what has been made? List as many as you can. | strong powerful courageous caring loving encouragement peaceful Add Comment |
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| What are some consequence of not seeing God and acknowledging Him as God? List and many as you can. | because God made your parents to watch you and teach you about his word Add Comment |
| Notice verse 30. The last phrase is, “disobedient to parents.” How is not respecting those in authority over you – your parents – an example of not clearly seeing and acknowledging God for who He is. | god is the one and only creator Add Comment |
| Pay close attention to Romans 1:19-21. Why do people not clearly see God and what He is like by what has been made? | death Add Comment |
| So go outside on a clear night in a dark place and look up and ask yourself: “What do I learn about the being who made all this?” | God is the one and only creator of the heavens and the earth Add Comment |
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| Do you have a reading plan (where and when to read the Bible)? | yes Add Comment |
| If so, what is it and how are you doing? If not, why not and what could it look like (where would you like to read)? | awanas Add Comment |
| Why is it important to know what is in the Bible? | because he is the one how made the bible Add Comment |
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| Why would David call God his Rock? | because he is strong and can never be broken Add Comment |
| What are the benefits of obeying God's Word that David gives? | not so high Add Comment |
| What does David describe about God's Word (verses 7-10)? List as many as you find. | he law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul. The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple. The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes. The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever. The decrees of the Lord are firm, and all of them are righteous. They are more precious than gold, Add Comment |
| Why do you think David uses a lot of repitition when describing God's Word (the Bible)? | he wants us to dive deep in the description of Gods word Add Comment |
| Why would David call God his Redeemer? | he redeems our souls Add Comment |
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| What three things does David ascribe (tell about) to God that would be helpful to keep in mind and why? | Lord, are a shield around me, I call out to the Lord, Many are saying of me to help me remember that you are always there for me Add Comment |
| A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son. (You can read about it in 2 Samuel chapters 11-18). This Psalm is often called a morning psalm. Why would this be helpful to sing or pray in the morning? | to help remember He is the one and only Add Comment |
| Write in one sentence the main point of this Psalm. | to remember that God is always there for us Add Comment |
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| Why is the contrast important? | crucial for understand their messages Add Comment |
| What are some things Psalm 3 and Psalm 139 have in common? | Highlights God's intimate knowledge and relationship Add Comment |
| There is a contrast in the psalm around the idea of salvation. What is it ? | The righteous and wicked Add Comment |
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| What do you notice about God and his character in this Psalm? | he will always be there for you Add Comment |
| How one starts one’s day can determine not only how that day will go but often how life will go. There are countless people who live life on autopilot, just going through the motions. What is there in this Psalm that can help you start each and every day off right even if everything is going wrong? | telling you that he is always going to be there for you even when it is hard Add Comment |
| How do want God to use the truths in this Psalm in your life and through your life? | to teach other people about him and his word Add Comment |
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| What than are we to ponder (think deeply about)? | God Add Comment |
| Has anyone or anything kept you awake at night while you think about it over and over? Think carefully about this. It is a common experience. | yes Add Comment |
| Verse 4 is a bit odd. That seems strange. Read Ephesians 4:17-27. The word for anger here is not “be mad” but rather be in awe of God. A better word is fear, or revere. Often when we stew over something we leave God out of it. How would fearing God (trusting, turn it over to God) prevent us from sinning when we are angry at someone and it is keeping us awake? | it show that we care about how strong he can be Add Comment |
| David offers at least four things a person can do rather than stew in verse 3 and 4 that will quiet your heart so you can sleep in peace. List them here and talk about how each would quiet your heart. | Tremble and[d] do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent. Offer the sacrifices of the righteous trust in the Lord. Add Comment |
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| The way we would say verse 8 is “the moment my head hit the pillow I am out like a light.” How is this possible in the midst of great trials? | In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety. Add Comment |
| Now, look back over both Psalms and what can you do in the morning and in the evening that will give you great peace and joy even in hard times? | pray Add Comment |
| Write in one sentence the main point of this Psalm. | to believe and communicate to the lord Add Comment |
| How can you use this Psalm to encourage others who are going through hard times? | by telling them that he is with you no matter what Add Comment |
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| Is there someone you need to forgive (or apologize to) to be reconciled to? If so, pray about that and I encourage you to make it happen. | yes Add Comment |
| What do you learn about forgiveness and reconciliation from Jesus? | he always forgives Add Comment |
| How do you think Peter felt after Jesus talked to him? | hurt Add Comment |
| What did Jesus do for Peter? | send him fish Add Comment |
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| What can you learn about comforting someone from the way Jesus responded to Mary? | its a good way to talk to your friends Add Comment |
| What doubts do you have about Jesus being alive or being God? | none Add Comment |
| HE IS RISEN! Take a minute to picture the interaction with Jesus and Mary. Think about her posture, how she is trying to talk while weeping, about how Jesus is looking at her. Think about her reaction when Jesus says her name. I think this is such a beautiful interaction. I picture Jesus saying her name with so much compassion, tenderness and love. And I picture her looking up with tear filled eyes and being filled with joy at the sound of her name. What do you see, feel or think about this interaction? | love Add Comment |
| Why was is it important that Jesus showed Himself to others? | to prove to them that he is real Add Comment |
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| Why was Jesus' death necessary? | to save our sins Add Comment |
| Why did Pilate give into the crowd and pharisees? | he didn't want to die Add Comment |
| What stands out to you about His death? | he did it for us Add Comment |
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| What do you learn about Jesus from this passage? | he knows the truth Add Comment |
| Why does Jesus seem so calm? | he prayed Add Comment |
| How can we learn to remain calm during a crisis, storm, stress, emergency, etc? | by remembering to pray Add Comment |
| What do you learn about the disciples, how were they reacting and feeling? | questionable Add Comment |
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| Who is the focus of Jesus' prayers? | his disciples and all who will believe in him through their testimony Add Comment |
| What does Jesus focus His prayer on for the disciples and other believers? | their salvation, unity, protection, and sanctification Add Comment |
| What does Jesus praying tell you about the importance of prayer? | a vital connection between believers and God Add Comment |
| What can you learn from Jesus' prayers as to how to pray for others? | pray for others with a focus on their unity, protection, and spiritual growth Add Comment |
| How would this change the way you pray for others? | encourage you to pray for the unity, protection, and sanctification of believers Add Comment |
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| This is taking place on Thursday evening, the day before Jesus was crucified. What is Jesus' main point to His disciples? | to assure them of the coming of the Holy Spirit and that it would be to their advantage Add Comment |
| How could this be confusing to His disciples? | they were unfamiliar with the concept of His death and resurrection Add Comment |
| How could this be encouraging to the disciples and to you? | it reassures the disciples and followers of Christ that even though they will face suffering and persecution, they are not alone and their sorrow will eventually turn to joy Add Comment |
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| Why can you not accomplish anything apart from Christ? | without a connection to Christ, individuals cannot produce any meaningful, lasting, or spiritually fulfilling work Add Comment |
| How can this passage give you courage in your life? | highlighting the vital connection between believers and Christ Add Comment |
| What is the main point of Jesus' teaching in this passage? | lowers must abide in him, meaning to remain connected to him, to bear fruit Add Comment |
| What can you do on your own? | you can do nothing Add Comment |
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| How could this help His disciples in the coming days and down the road? | reassures them that He will not leave them alone, promising to prepare a place for them in His Father's house and to send the Holy Spirit, who will guide and teach them Add Comment |
| What is the main point of this passage-what is Jesus' purpose in this passage? | highlights Jesus' role as the path to God and reassures his followers that their faith in him is faith in God Add Comment |
| How can this passage encourage you in your faith and in your life? | assuring believers of God's unwavering love and presence Add Comment |
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| With that previous question in mind, what can you do to prevent and steer clear of temptation (protect yourself from sinning)? | prioritize prayer, seek godly fellowship, and actively cultivate a mind focused on God's word and principles Add Comment |
| This chapter takes place on Thursday evening, the day before He is crucified. | prioritize prayer Add Comment |
| What was the point of Jesus washing the disciples' feet? | marks the beginning of the Last Supper and Jesus's farewell discourse with his disciples Add Comment |
| What attribute or charater trait of Jesus stands out to you in this passage and why? | humility and selfless love Add Comment |
| How do you think Peter felt when Jesus predicted his denials? | a mix of shock Add Comment |
| How would you feel if Jesus called out your sin ahead of time? | a profound sense of awe Add Comment |
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| Why are the people so excited for Jesus? | because of his growing fame Add Comment |
| What does Jesus focus on following His grand entrance into Jerusalem and why? | fulfilling prophecy, demonstrating humility, and ultimately, preparing for his death and resurrection Add Comment |
| This chapter takes place on the Sunday (what we now call Palm Sunday) before Jesus was crucified. What is the general mood and attitude towards Jesus? | widespread enthusiasm and hailing him as a king Add Comment |
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| What is the main point of this passage? | Jesus demonstrates his power over death by raising Lazarus from the dead Add Comment |
| What does God reveal about Himself? | His power over death and His love and compassion Add Comment |
| What do you learn about God in this passage? | God's power and glory displayed through Jesus' raising of Lazarus from the dead, demonstrating Jesus' authority over death and offering hope for eternal life Add Comment |
| How can you use this passage to explain the gospel to someone? | highlighting Jesus's power over death, his love for humanity, and the promise of eternal life for believers. Add Comment |
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| What is the main point of this passage? | Jesus proclaims himself as the Light of the World and claims to have the power to set people free from sin and death through his truth and teachings Add Comment |
| What is a truth Jesus keeps trying to get the people and Pharisees to understand and believe? | He is the Messiah, the Son of God, and the way to God Add Comment |
| What happens when you believe God is all powerful and all knowing, but you believe Jesus was only a man and a good teacher, but not God? | can lead to differing interpretations of the Bible and the nature of God Add Comment |
| What do you learn about Jesus and God? | Jesus asserts his divine nature and relationship with God the Father, claiming to be the light of the world and possessing the power to forgive sins Add Comment |
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| How can you use that style to share Jesus with someone? What would you use as imagery or illustration? | Before you begin sharing the gospel with someone, it's important to take a moment to pray for guidance,a shepherd with his flock Add Comment |
| What do you see as a consistant theme or method to Jesus' teaching style (including this passage)? | use of parables, simple stories that conveyed profound spiritual truths Add Comment |
| How does it help you to understand His teaching? | By considering the historical, cultural, and social circumstances in which teachings were given Add Comment |
| Why do you think Jesus uses earthly things as illustrations (water, light, bread, sheep, etc.) in His teaching? | to make spiritual truths relatable and understandable to His audience Add Comment |
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| What is the main point to Jesus' teaching in this passage? | disabilities or suffering are not always a direct consequence of sin Add Comment |
| Why are the Pharisees so upset with Jesus' teaching? | it challenged their established traditions and interpretations of the law Add Comment |
| What do you learn from Jesus' boldness towards the Pharisees? | willingness to challenge their religious practices and teachings Add Comment |
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| Why was it so hard for the Pharisees to believe Jesus' teaching? | they were envious and suspicious of His popularity. Add Comment |
| Could Jesus be the Christ, the Messiah, if He were not God? Why or why not? | No because he would be like any other person Add Comment |
| What evidence is there in this passage that Jesus is God? | fulfilled prophecy and recorded miracles in which Jesus reversed the laws of nature Add Comment |
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| How should you apply Jesus' teaching at the end of the chapter to your own life? | praying and reading His word Add Comment |
| Why did Jesus hide Himself from the people after feeding them and why is this important that He did not let them? | He knew that the more people were drawn to His miracle instead of His message, it would accelerate the coming of His eventual arrest and passion Add Comment |
| Why was it so hard for the people to understand Jesus teaching in this passage? | they had never heard anything like this before Add Comment |
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| What is there in your life that you need to stop doing in order to obey and follow God, or that keeps you from folllowing God? | distraction Add Comment |
| What does that tell you about God's desire for man (including you)? | to Worship and Love Him Add Comment |
| Why is it important to understand that Jesus and God are equal? | the Bible teaches that the Father gave all judgement to the Son, so that all would honour the Son just as the Father is honoured Add Comment |
| What did Jesus tell the man to do when He saw him the second time? | "and he opened his eyes, his sight was restored, and he saw everything clearly" Add Comment |
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| Jesus (a Jew) talking to a Samaritan was very strange and that it was a woman was even more shocking to anyone who saw it. There are still groups of people in every walk of life that tend to avoid one another. In your life, what groups of people do you see not getting along and/or avoiding one another? | my grandparents Add Comment |
| What can you learn from Jesus' approach to evangelism that you could use? | emphasizes personal connection, compassionate love, and genuine care for individuals Add Comment |
| How did Jesus turn a drink of water into an opportunity to evanglize (share the gospel or in this case, share about Himself)? | used his request for water at the well as a starting point to engage in a deeper spiritual conversation with a Samaritan woman Add Comment |
| What is the number one thing that keeps you from telling someone about Jesus? | nerves Add Comment |
| Is there anyone you treat differently because of how they look, think, believe or any other reason? If so, what do you need to do to change that? | no and i dont Add Comment |
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| Why do you think Nicodemus came to Jesus at night? | he was afraid of being seen by others, particularly his fellow Pharisees, who were known for their Add Comment |
| What do you learn about man? | understanding that they are individuals with diverse personalities and experiences, just like women, and that they are shaped by societal expectations and cultural norms Add Comment |
| What do you learn about God from this passage? | God's love, mercy, and grace Add Comment |
| Why do you think Nicodemus had such a hard time understanding what Jesus was teaching him? | his understanding was limited by his existing religious and cultural context Add Comment |
| How would you share with someone why they need Jesus? | expressing how His love and grace offer forgiveness, guidance, and a fulfilling life Add Comment |
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| What do you learn about holiness and obedience? | Holiness, often described as being set apart or distinct from the world, is ultimately a result of actively choosing to obey God's will. Add Comment |
| Why was Jesus in the right to drive out the money changers from the temple? | he believed the temple was a place of worship, not a place for profit Add Comment |
| What do you learn about Jesus' authority? | rooted in his identity as God's Son and the divine power vested in him Add Comment |
| What do you learn about righteoues anger? | characterized by being fueled by grief over injustice and being governed by love, rather than rage Add Comment |
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| What do you learn about Jesus? | Jesus was a powerful figure, both historically and religiously Add Comment |
| What do you learn about the relationship between God and Jesus? | one being, a single entity within the Trinity, yet distinct persons Add Comment |
| What do you learn about God? | his nature, his attributes, the Trinity, and his works of creation, providence, and redemption Add Comment |
| We are 4 weeks from Easter, so we are going to go through the Gospel of John so that we can go through the death and resurrection of Jesus at Easter. Who is the Word? | both Jewish and Gentile Christian Add Comment |
| What do you learn about Jesus' purpose on earth? | to reconcile humanity with God through his sacrifice on the cross and his resurrection Add Comment |
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| How did Ruth show love for Naomi? | making a solemn vow to follow her, forsaking her homeland and family, and pledging to serve Naomi's God, even if it meant facing hardship or death Add Comment |
| How did God show love toward Ruth? | guiding her to Boaz Add Comment |
| How did Boaz show love for Ruth? | through acts of kindness and compassion Add Comment |
| God also showed that he is sovereign over everything (he total power and authority). How can God being sovereign provide peace for you? | it assures you that nothing happens outside of His control Add Comment |
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| What stands out to as the main theme of the book? | loyalty, redemption, and God's providential care Add Comment |
| Did you read the whole book? | yes Add Comment |
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| What did Naomi tell the people to call her and why? | Mara Add Comment |
| Ruth is moving to a foreign land and a foreign people, how do you think she felt and how would you feel? | act of loyalty and faith, likely filled with both hope and uncertainty Add Comment |
| Why do you think Ruth wanted to stay with Naomi? | out of profound loyalty and a commitment to her Add Comment |
| What did Ruth tell Naomi when Naomi told her to go back with Orpah? | Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God. Where you die I will die, and there I will be buried Add Comment |
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| What did Boaz say about Ruth that he had heard in verse 11? | "I've been told all about what you have done for your mother-in-law since the death of your husband Add Comment |
| It may be hard at your age now, but God commands us in 1 Timothy 5 to care for widows and orphans, so Ruth is a great example of showing great love and care for a widow. Is there any widows, elderly people or someone who is alone that you know in your neighborhood that you could show kindness to? What is something you could do to show kindness and love? | Linda, helping her do her chores Add Comment |
| What is one thing you can do so that people will speak about you the way you want them to? | I'm a christian and i love to read the bible Add Comment |
| What do you want people to say about you? | you are a good friend,christian,person Add Comment |
| How does Ruth continue to show respect and love towards Naomi? | Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God Add Comment |
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| What can you do to better show love to other people? | kindness,helpfulness,and selfless Add Comment |
| How did Boaz show noble character? | showing generosity, compassion, and a commitment to fulfilling his responsibilities as a relative Add Comment |
| What do you learn about God's love through reading Ruth? | themes of loyalty, compassion, and God's provision, even in difficult circumstances, as well as the inclusion of Gentiles into God's family Add Comment |
| Is there anything new that stood out to you reading through Ruth again? | I was struck by the powerful message of redemption and God's grace, even in seemingly hopeless situations, and how Ruth's unwavering loyalty and faith ultimately led to a blessed future Add Comment |
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| In chapter two and three, how do Jonah's and the people of Nineveh's actions mirror how we should respond to God today? | worship,faith, and gratefulness Add Comment |
| What is something from the book of Jonah that you can take and put into practice in your everyday life? | Listen to God and obey him Add Comment |
| What should have been Jonah's response after God told him to go to Nineveh? | yes God i will Add Comment |
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| How do you respond when God does something that you don't like? | with grace and peace Add Comment |
| How should we respond when someone does something that we don't like or agree with? | calm and respectfully Add Comment |
| What can you do to help prepare yourself to react in a way that honors the Lord when you are in a situation that does not go well, or go against how you think it should go? | talk it out and try to understand what there saying Add Comment |
| What Are some of God's traits listed in this chapter? | gracious, merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in love Add Comment |
| What was Jonah's response when God did something he disagreed with? | he became angry Add Comment |
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| How should we respond to the Word of God? | with full attention, turn from their evil ways,prayer and thanks Add Comment |
| What was God's message for Nineveh? | "Forty more days and Nineveh will be overthrown" Add Comment |
| How did Nineveh respond to the message from God? | they turned from their evil ways Add Comment |
| What did God do when He saw their response? | he did not bring on them the destruction he had threatened. Add Comment |
| How do you usually respond to God's Word? | with full attention, turn from their evil ways,prayer and thanks Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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| How should we respond to the Word of God? | with full attention, turn from their evil ways,prayer and thanks Add Comment |
| What was God's message for Nineveh? | "Forty more days and Nineveh will be overthrown" Add Comment |
| How did Nineveh respond to the message from God? | they turned from their evil ways Add Comment |
| What did God do when He saw their response? | he did not bring on them the destruction he had threatened. Add Comment |
| How do you usually respond to God's Word? | with full attention, turn from their evil ways,prayer and thanks Add Comment |
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| When we are troubled or are in difficult situations what should we do, and continue doing? | prey and trust in god's plan for us Add Comment |
| What did Jonah realize while in the fish? | even when Jonah disobeyed God still loved him Add Comment |
| What is the first thing Jonah did when he finds himself in a bad situation? | he prayed to the Lord his God from the belly of the fish Add Comment |
| What are some difficult things in your life that you need to pray about? | school,and my sisters Add Comment |
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| What was Jonah told to do? | Add Comment |
| What did the sailors come to realize after they threw Jonah off the boat? | that God could punish them Add Comment |
| What did he do instead? | he went to Tarshish Add Comment |
| Has there been a time in your life you were told to do something you should do but instead you put it off or ignored it? How did that go? | yes, and i ended up getting in trouble Add Comment |
| Why did God send a storm after the ship Jonah was on? | Because Jonah was running from God Add Comment |
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| Why do you think Paul said to "remember my chains"? | because he stood up for what was right Add Comment |
| There are christians suffereing around the world and dying for Christ. Take a few minutes to pray for believers around the world. What are 2 things you can pray for them about? | I pray that their families are safe and comforted and that the people in that situation know that they died for Christ and that the people around them can start believing in Christ too Add Comment |
| What is Paul asking for prayer for? | that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should Add Comment |
| How can praying for others to come to Christ and praying for courage to share Christ help you to set your mind and heart on Christ? | Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. Add Comment |
| What are the main things you pray about? | to be watchful and thankful Add Comment |
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| List at least 4 different characteristics or roles of Jesus list in verses 15-20? | he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy Add Comment |
| What is the gospel Paul talks about in verse 23? | This is the gospel that you heard and that has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven Add Comment |
| What is the mystery Paul talks about in verse 26? | glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. Add Comment |
| What is Paul's desire in verse 28? | so that we may present everyone fully mature in Christ Add Comment |
| What stands out to you from this passage about Jesus? | He is the one we proclaim, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom Add Comment |
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| Using that example, what does God say about that? | no Add Comment |
| It can be easy for us as humans to make up rules for ourselves and others which is one of the things Paul is warning against. In verse 8, Paul warns against basing our beliefs on anything other than Christ. What is an example in our world today of people making up rules, principles, decisions, beliefs not on the Bible? | halloween Add Comment |
| What have we been given? | wisdom and knowledge Add Comment |
| Who is our authority? | Christ Add Comment |
| What dwells in Christ? | all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form Add Comment |
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| What does it look like to set your heart and mind on Christ? | when you set your minds on things above, and not on earthly things Add Comment |
| What does it look like to put to death sin? | by taking off your old self with its practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator Add Comment |
| What can you do to help set your mind and heart on Christ and put to death the sin? | Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts Add Comment |
| Why do you want to set your heart and mind on Christ and put to death the sin? | because I would rather be holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience and bearing with one another then choosing a hard life and sin Add Comment |
| What does it look like to forgive someone? | Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Add Comment |
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| Verse 6 tells us "do not be anxious about anything", and then he gives us ways to help us do that and to ultimately enjoy "the peace of God". Paul says to present your requests to God through prayer and petition. What does he also say should accompany those prayers? | with thanksgiving Add Comment |
| What happens to your focus when you are thankful? | being positive in what you have Add Comment |
| Why do you think Paul adds "with thanksgiving"? | because "with thanksgiving" means to be thankful in what you have Add Comment |
| What do you have to be thankful for? | God, family, friends,house, water, food, beds, and clothes Add Comment |
| What should you be thinking about that would be in line with whatever is true, noble, right, pure and lovely? | kindness,love, and purity Add Comment |
| What does it mean to "let your gentleness be evident to all"? | to care about what others around you who are having a hard time Add Comment |
| List 5 reasons you have to "rejoice in the Lord always". | he made us, he loves us, he cares for us, he thinks about us,and we love him Add Comment |
| Paul then follows up with what to think on. How does thinking this way also help with anxiety and worry? | it help you realize things aren't so bad Add Comment |
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| What was Paul's focus before he was saved? | his flesh Add Comment |
| What does Paul now consider gain, what is most important to him now? | Christ Add Comment |
| What is Paul's main point in verses 12-21? | press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Add Comment |
| Where does righteousess come from? | God on the basis of faith. Add Comment |
| What changes in our actions when our sole focus is to "press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus"? | more joy, better choices Add Comment |
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| What is Paul's encouragement for believers in the first 4 verses? | like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. 3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, 4 not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. Add Comment |
| What two things does Paul say believers are granted in verse 29 | great love and honor Add Comment |
| According to verse 13, what is our purpose? | to act in order to fulfill his good purpose. Add Comment |
| How can you put Paul's encouragement from verses 1-4 into practice? | doing things to help my family around the house Add Comment |
| How can you "shine like stars" in this generation? | Do everything without grumbling or arguing Add Comment |
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| Why is Paul in prison? | for Christ Add Comment |
| What can you learn about prayer based on Paul's example? | confidence and joy in prayer. Add Comment |
| What is Paul's perspective about his time in prison? | The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice. Add Comment |
| What is Paul's perspective on life? | conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Add Comment |
| How is God using Paul while in prison? | most of the brothers and sisters have become confident in the Lord and dare all the more to proclaim the gospel without fear Add Comment |
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| What is our struggle against? | against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Add Comment |
| What do you think is the main reason why many Christians pray so little and so rarely? | you some times get to caught up in presents and sugar Add Comment |
| What do we need for the battle? | The armor of God Add Comment |
| What keeps you from praying? | busyness and school Add Comment |
| Is there an area in your life you are not honoring them? If so, take a few minutes to confess that to God and ask Him to help you change. | when i chose to not do something because i don't what to or lie Add Comment |
| What does it look like to honor your parents? | telling the truth and obeying Add Comment |
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| Paul continues his list of how we should act and what to avoid as believers. What is his summary statement in verse 1 on how to live? | Follow God Add Comment |
| Would your life look different if you submitted to this list and lived it out? How would it look different? | Yes, I probable wouldn't be fighting with my sisters, arguing with my parents or doing things i shouldn't be doing Add Comment |
| Paul ends the chapter talking about the roles and responsibilities for husbands and wives. He sums it up in verse 33. What does he tell husbands to do and what does he tell wives to do? | he must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband. Add Comment |
| How does living according to what Paul lists make you stand out from kids at school? | i am showing respect, trust, and generosity Add Comment |
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| What does Paul insist that believers do (v17-19)? | you no longer live as the Gentiles do Add Comment |
| Paul gives a specific list of things to follow. Which of these do you want/need to work on? | i want to work on forgiving one another Add Comment |
| What should we do that will help us to obey God? | to lay aside the old man who is being corrupted accordance, to put on the new man who has been created in God’s image Add Comment |
| What are 3 characteristics Paul lists in verse 2 of the kind of people God wants us to be? | patience,humility, gentleness Add Comment |
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| Gentiles were everyone else that was not a Jew (someone from the lineage of Israel). This would have been quite shocking for Jews to have other people be able to become a believer and receive the blessings of God. Read Matthew 28:18-20. What does God command us to do? | make disciples, baptize them, and teach them about Christ Add Comment |
| What did God want Paul to do (v8-9)? | to preach to the gentiles and bring to light for everyone what is the plan of the mystery hidden for ages in God Add Comment |
| What is the mystery Paul talks about (v6)? | the gentiles are fellow heirs Add Comment |
| How do you feel about talking about the Chrisitan faith with others? What do you struggle with and what gives you encouragement? | it makes me nervous. I am nervous about not pronouncing a word correctly, i get encouragement when i can speak clearly Add Comment |
| List 3 people you know who do not follow Christ who you could be praying for and looking for an opportunity to share the gospel with. | Aunt Alicia, Kendrah and Uncle Sean Add Comment |
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| In God's eyes, what is the status of those outside of Christ, and why (v3)? | deserving of wrath Add Comment |
| Many try to blame their sin on the influence of the world or believe that "the devil made me do it". What's Paul's answer to that in verse 3? | all of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our flesh Add Comment |
| What was God's response to our sin problem and why did he provide a solution according to verses 4-5? | he made us alive in Christ because of his great love for us Add Comment |
| How does Paul describe the lives of these Ephesian Christians before they came to faith (v1)? | Dead in transgressions and sin Add Comment |
| What is salvation based on according to verses 8-9? | by grace you have been saved through faith Add Comment |
| What does God have planned for us? | we are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit Add Comment |
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| What's the two-part definition of a true Christian in verse 15? | faith in Jesus and love for God's people Add Comment |
| God in three persons (the Trinity) is at work in saving us. What does each member of the Trinity specifically do; Father, Son and Holy Spirit? | Father; gives you the spirit of wisdom and revelation, Son; head over everything for the church, Holy Spirit; who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance Add Comment |
| What are some of the spiritual blessings we have in Christ? | adoption to son ship, redemption through his blood, and forgiveness of sins Add Comment |
| Who did Paul preach to in Ephesus? | the saints Add Comment |
| What does the word "adoption" (v5) tell us about the change from our old way of life as unbelievers to our new life in Christ? | we became part of god's family Add Comment |
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| Why was it shocking to the Jews that Paul was called to preach the gospel to the Gentiles? | because it was understood that jews were the only chosen ones Add Comment |
| What task was Paul given? | preaching the gospel to the uncircumcised Add Comment |
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| What issue is Paul addressing with the Galatians? | why they are working to get saved instead of believing in Jesus Add Comment |
| Why do we still need to follow scripture if we are saved by grace through faith in Jesus? | scripture has locked up everything under the control of sin, so that what was promised,being given through faith in Jesus, might be given to those who believe Add Comment |
| What does Paul salvation comes from? | by faith in Jesus Add Comment |
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| Have you ever lost a friend because you stood up for the truth? | no Add Comment |
| How were the Galatians treating Paul now? | alienating him Add Comment |
| Under what circumstance did Paul first preach the gospel to the Galatians? | illness Add Comment |
| What does Paul say that his Christian brothers had, but now do not have? | had slavery now share in the inheritance Add Comment |
| How did the Galatians treat Paul during that time? | welcomed him Add Comment |
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| How does true faith express itself? | though love and god Add Comment |
| As a Christian, what were you called to be? | a child of god Add Comment |
| Why did Christ set us free? (verse 1) | so you shall not be burdened again by a yolk of slavery Add Comment |
| How can you misuse your freedom? | by taking it to step out of your boundaries Add Comment |
| In what way does Paul want his Christian brothers to stand firm? (verse 1) | so they won't burden Add Comment |
| For those who have faith, whose righteousness do we put our hope in? | GOD Add Comment |
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| What is Paul's encouragement in verse 9? | we will reap a harvest if we do not give up Add Comment |
| What is the truth we learn from the farmer in verse 7? | god can't be mocked Add Comment |
| What should we be doing while we wait for the harvest of eternal life? (verse 10) | let us do good to all people especially to those who belong to the family of believeres Add Comment |
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| What does Paul mention a couple of times in is opening greeting in the first 5 verses? | father Add Comment |
| What is the Gospel? | For god so loved the world he sent his son to die on the cross so who ever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life John 3:16 Add Comment |
| What is Paul's first warning to the church in Galatia? | if anybody is preaching to you a gosple other than what you accepted, let them be under gods curse! Add Comment |
| Where does Paul receive his authority and direction? | from god Add Comment |
| Welcome to the Earn Your Way Program! Whether this is your first time using this program or you are returning, we are glad you are going through it and hope this points you to Christ, that you learn more about who God is and how much He loves you and also that this helps develop the habit of spending time in God's Word. I would encourage you to begin with prayer and then end with prayer and consider what God might have you do in response to what you read. Please let us know if you have any questions, concerns or issues with the program. We are going to spend time the New Testament as we begin. Is this your first time or have you done the Earn Your Way program before? | this is my 1st time Add Comment |