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| Do you have any suggestions or changes for this program? | Try and fix all of the weird signs. 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? | I have loved the consistency of reading in the psalms. It is truly one of my favorite books of the Bible especially psalm 23. Thank you all so much for putting this program together.I It means a lot to me and my parents. Add Comment |
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| How is this a comfort in times of fear? | I am never alone Add Comment |
| Is it easy? | NOOOOOOOO 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? | VERYYYYYYYY 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 lord loves me 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? | Repentance humility, trust in gods mercy, faith in gods sovereignty Add Comment |
| What can you do to help you during those times when it is not easy to wait on the Lord? | Prayer Add Comment |
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| As a Christian, do you ever have to fear that God will abandon you? | NOOOOOOO Add Comment |
| Now the second conversation (verses 7-9). What do you notice about Psalm 51 and Psalm 27:7-9? | Both a pslam of David 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? | The question is unclear "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?" 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.) | I am not sure 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? | He made us to worship and glorify him Add Comment |
| What in verse 2 keeps you from doing so? | them falling Add Comment |
| Enemies, war! That is a lot to be afraid of. Why is David confident nonetheless? | the lord is with him Add Comment |
| Have you ever been bullied and wanted to retaliate? | no Add Comment |
| The answer to why is found in verse 4 & 5. What action did David take that took away his fears? | to gaze upon his beauty Add Comment |
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| What is David’s response to his fears? | prayer Add Comment |
| What did he bring back to his mind? | the lord 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? | Not being able to be in glory with him Add Comment |
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| What image does the still waters bring to your mind? | calm 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? | nope Add Comment |
| What is the connection between green pastures, still waters and He restores my soul? | they are calm 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? | good Add Comment |
| Staying with the shepherd/sheep picture, what image comes to mind when you read verse 2? | he is my leader Add Comment |
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| What does God tell Moses to tell the Israelites who sent him? | I didn't see that 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? | perfect Add Comment |
| What else does God tell Moses to tell the Israelites (verse 15)? | fight against faro 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? | yessssssss 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? | not always Add Comment |
| What is the second phrase of verse 1? | I shall not want 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. | food water a leader Add Comment |
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| Why was David not afraid of death? | because death is not pleasant? 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? | Then is shows that he cares. Add Comment |
| What as David not afraid of in verse 4? | Evil and death Add Comment |
| Have you experienced God's discipline? | Yes I think 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 but it is for the best 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 especially in the church family 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? | know that I am his Add Comment |
| What can you start doing or stop doing to experience more peace and less fear and overflowing joy and love? | Obey gods commands fully 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? | It is massive 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? | He created us 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.” | Joyfulness Add Comment |
| After reading all this, do you see that you are valuable to God? And why? | Yes I am his creation. 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?” | Because we should always say that 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? | his children are his friends and whoever doesn't follow is his enemy 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? | yes It is his Add Comment |
| How does this relate to Jesus’ confrontation with the chief priests and the scribes mentioned in Matthew 21? | he still is there kind 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? | he is 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? | it is worthy Add Comment |
| What is the result of their praising in verse 2 of Psalm 8? | silence 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? | They are so much mightier Add Comment |
| What is the result of the children praising Jesus in the temple as explained in the Matthew passage in verse 15? | joy Add Comment |
| When you look up at the stars in the sky what do you think about? | infinite beauty 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? | So they can know how good he is 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 know the law of god is perfect Add Comment |
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| Why did David write a song about both the night and the day? | he made both Add Comment |
| What must the being who made all this, both what is seen and what is not seen, be like? | very powerful Add Comment |
| How constantly does God declare what is like by what has been made? | Very often Add Comment |
| What qualities/ characteristics of God can you discover by what has been made? List as many as you can. | Graceful, merciful, loving, mighty, just, 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. | We are saved. He protects us. We are his 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. | We must obey god and parents 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? | That are not focused on him 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?” | OK Add Comment |
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| Do you have a reading plan (where and when to read the Bible)? | yes. this is one and there is also a weekly ones good. like reviewing it with the groupI 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)? | like reviewing it with the group Add Comment |
| Why is it important to know what is in the Bible? | so we can share it Add Comment |
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| Why would David call God his Rock? | He is a solid spot for our faith Add Comment |
| What are the benefits of obeying God's Word that David gives? | We get to live in his kingdom Add Comment |
| What does David describe about God's Word (verses 7-10)? List as many as you find. | It is reviving to the soul Add Comment |
| Why do you think David uses a lot of repitition when describing God's Word (the Bible)? | because he is so important Add Comment |
| Why would David call God his Redeemer? | he bought us back 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? | we would be tired 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? | His presence Add Comment |
| Write in one sentence the main point of this Psalm. | to stay diligent in gods work Add Comment |
| How can you use this Psalm to encourage others who are going through hard times? | hs is with you Add Comment |
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| What than are we to ponder (think deeply about)? | his life sacrificed for us 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. | The question is unclear 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? | we can remember his word 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. | There are not 4 things in verses 3-4 Add Comment |
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| What do you notice about God and his character in this Psalm? | He loves his children 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? | Give thanks to the lord Add Comment |
| How do want God to use the truths in this Psalm in your life and through your life? | Give him praise in everything Add Comment |
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| Why is the contrast important? | we need it Add Comment |
| What are some things Psalm 3 and Psalm 139 have in common? | They both talk about salvation Add Comment |
| There is a contrast in the psalm around the idea of salvation. What is it ? | Us being saved 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? | To always love your enemy 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? | So that we know god will be with us always Add Comment |
| Write in one sentence the main point of this Psalm. | To love your neighbor s yourself Add Comment |
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| Why was Jesus' death necessary? | For our sins Add Comment |
| Why did Pilate give into the crowd and pharisees? | He didn't want a riot Add Comment |
| What stands out to you about His death? | He went willingly 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? | He is the sacrifice Add Comment |
| How could this be confusing to His disciples? | They didn't think he would let them kill hime Add Comment |
| How could this be encouraging to the disciples and to you? | He died for me Add Comment |
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| Who is the focus of Jesus' prayers? | His children Add Comment |
| What does Jesus focus His prayer on for the disciples and other believers? | Their savior Add Comment |
| What does Jesus praying tell you about the importance of prayer? | It is talking to God Add Comment |
| What can you learn from Jesus' prayers as to how to pray for others? | Be sincere Add Comment |
| How would this change the way you pray for others? | I would pray directly to them Add Comment |
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| What do you learn about Jesus from this passage? | He wanted to save his children Add Comment |
| Why does Jesus seem so calm? | It was his fathers will. Add Comment |
| How can we learn to remain calm during a crisis, storm, stress, emergency, etc? | Know that it is all in Gods hands. Add Comment |
| What do you learn about the disciples, how were they reacting and feeling? | Nervous and confused Add Comment |
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| What can you learn about comforting someone from the way Jesus responded to Mary? | They need to love it 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? | Happy Add Comment |
| Why was is it important that Jesus showed Himself to others? | They loved him 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. | Not right now Add Comment |
| What do you learn about forgiveness and reconciliation from Jesus? | He will forgive Add Comment |
| How do you think Peter felt after Jesus talked to him? | Sad Add Comment |
| What did Jesus do for Peter? | Said he wold deny him Add Comment |
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| Why can you not accomplish anything apart from Christ? | He is the vine and I need to be attached to him Add Comment |
| How can this passage give you courage in your life? | Jesus and I are attached Add Comment |
| What is the main point of Jesus' teaching in this passage? | he is the vine Add Comment |
| What can you do on your own? | nothing Add Comment |
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| How could this help His disciples in the coming days and down the road? | They know he is the way Add Comment |
| What is the main point of this passage-what is Jesus' purpose in this passage? | Him being the way truth and life Add Comment |
| How can this passage encourage you in your faith and in your life? | I am saved 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)? | Pray and trust him. Add Comment |
| This chapter takes place on Thursday evening, the day before He is crucified. | yes it does. Add Comment |
| What was the point of Jesus washing the disciples' feet? | They have share with him. Add Comment |
| What attribute or charater trait of Jesus stands out to you in this passage and why? | He wants his disciples to be with him. Add Comment |
| How do you think Peter felt when Jesus predicted his denials? | Very accused Add Comment |
| How would you feel if Jesus called out your sin ahead of time? | Like I didn't know myself. Add Comment |
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| Why are the people so excited for Jesus? | Because he is their king Add Comment |
| What does Jesus focus on following His grand entrance into Jerusalem and why? | Because he is the sacrifice 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? | They were serving him Add Comment |
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| What is the main point of this passage? | Him being the resurrection and life Add Comment |
| What does God reveal about Himself? | He is the sacrifice Add Comment |
| What do you learn about God in this passage? | His is the resurrection and life Add Comment |
| How can you use this passage to explain the gospel to someone? | Jesus died for our sins Add Comment |
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| What is the main point of this passage? | The lady Add Comment |
| What is a truth Jesus keeps trying to get the people and Pharisees to understand and believe? | He is their savoir 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? | I get confused Add Comment |
| What do you learn about Jesus and God? | They are 1 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? | illustration Add Comment |
| What do you see as a consistant theme or method to Jesus' teaching style (including this passage)? | He includes himself Add Comment |
| How does it help you to understand His teaching? | I am familiar Add Comment |
| Why do you think Jesus uses earthly things as illustrations (water, light, bread, sheep, etc.) in His teaching? | Because the people are familiar with them Add Comment |
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| What is the main point to Jesus' teaching in this passage? | He is the savior and he is the only way to internal life? Add Comment |
| Why are the Pharisees so upset with Jesus' teaching? | Because they don't believe he rose Add Comment |
| What do you learn from Jesus' boldness towards the Pharisees? | He isn't afraid Add Comment |
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| Why was it so hard for the Pharisees to believe Jesus' teaching? | They don't believe he rose Add Comment |
| Could Jesus be the Christ, the Messiah, if He were not God? Why or why not? | They are all one Add Comment |
| What evidence is there in this passage that Jesus is God? | He was sent by him Add Comment |
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| How should you apply Jesus' teaching at the end of the chapter to your own life? | obey his every command Add Comment |
| Why did Jesus hide Himself from the people after feeding them and why is this important that He did not let them? | so he could be with his discipuluse Add Comment |
| Why was it so hard for the people to understand Jesus teaching in this passage? | they're human 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? | The internet Add Comment |
| What does that tell you about God's desire for man (including you)? | HE loves me Add Comment |
| Why is it important to understand that Jesus and God are equal? | Because they are 1 Add Comment |
| What did Jesus tell the man to do when He saw him the second time? | Take up your bed and walk? 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? | Sketchy homeless dude. People who do drugs. Especially in Portland. Add Comment |
| What can you learn from Jesus' approach to evangelism that you could use? | It doesn't matter what happens to me because I have a pace In heaven 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)? | Living water Add Comment |
| What is the number one thing that keeps you from telling someone about Jesus? | What they will think about me. It would be awkward 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? | Treat them like everyone else. Add Comment |
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| Why do you think Nicodemus came to Jesus at night? | So that he wouldn't be seen Add Comment |
| What do you learn about man? | We are clueless in lots of places Add Comment |
| What do you learn about God from this passage? | He was with Jesus Add Comment |
| Why do you think Nicodemus had such a hard time understanding what Jesus was teaching him? | He was a pharisees Add Comment |
| How would you share with someone why they need Jesus? | They are a sinner and if they do not repent of their sins they will go to hell. Add Comment |
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| What do you learn about holiness and obedience? | They are good fruits Add Comment |
| Why was Jesus in the right to drive out the money changers from the temple? | Because it was righteoues anger Add Comment |
| What do you learn about Jesus' authority? | He has great authority and power Add Comment |
| What do you learn about righteoues anger? | I couldn't catch it. sorry Add Comment |
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| What do you learn about Jesus? | He became flesh Add Comment |
| What do you learn about the relationship between God and Jesus? | God is with Jesus Add Comment |
| What do you learn about God? | All things were made for him. 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? | Jesus Christ Add Comment |
| What do you learn about Jesus' purpose on earth? | To save us from our sins Add Comment |
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| How did Ruth show love for Naomi? | went and got food Add Comment |
| How did God show love toward Ruth? | Kept her safe Add Comment |
| How did Boaz show love for Ruth? | Kept her safe 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? | I know that I have a place in heaven Add Comment |
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| What stands out to as the main theme of the book? | Ruth was there for Naomi. Just like God is there for us. Add Comment |
| Did you read the whole book? | No. But I have read it before. 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? | I would feel scared and nervous. Add Comment |
| Why do you think Ruth wanted to stay with Naomi? | So she could help her. Add Comment |
| What did Ruth tell Naomi when Naomi told her to go back with Orpah? | "No." Add Comment |
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| What did Boaz say about Ruth that he had heard in verse 11? | She was a believer 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? | Mow their lawn Add Comment |
| What is one thing you can do so that people will speak about you the way you want them to? | Be a good example Add Comment |
| What do you want people to say about you? | I am a believer Add Comment |
| How does Ruth continue to show respect and love towards Naomi? | Kept getting food Add Comment |
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| What can you do to better show love to other people? | Put them first Add Comment |
| How did Boaz show noble character? | He protected her Add Comment |
| What do you learn about God's love through reading Ruth? | He is always there for me Add Comment |
| Is there anything new that stood out to you reading through Ruth again? | God protected us 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? | We need to honor him Add Comment |
| What is something from the book of Jonah that you can take and put into practice in your everyday life? | Honor what god says Add Comment |
| What should have been Jonah's response after God told him to go to Nineveh? | He should listen Add Comment |
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| How do you respond when God does something that you don't like? | I would be angry Add Comment |
| How should we respond when someone does something that we don't like or agree with? | Ask god to help us 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? | Pray Add Comment |
| What Are some of God's traits listed in this chapter? | Gracious, slow to anger, merciful Add Comment |
| What was Jonah's response when God did something he disagreed with? | He was angry Add Comment |
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| How should we respond to the Word of God? | gladly Add Comment |
| What was God's message for Nineveh? | It will be overthrown Add Comment |
| How did Nineveh respond to the message from God? | put on sacloth Add Comment |
| What did God do when He saw their response? | was glad Add Comment |
| How do you usually respond to God's Word? | gladly Add Comment |
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| When we are troubled or are in difficult situations what should we do, and continue doing? | Pray Add Comment |
| What did Jonah realize while in the fish? | The lord was with him Add Comment |
| What is the first thing Jonah did when he finds himself in a bad situation? | Prayed Add Comment |
| What are some difficult things in your life that you need to pray about? | My sin Add Comment |
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| What was Jonah told to do? | to go to the son of Amittai Add Comment |
| What did the sailors come to realize after they threw Jonah off the boat? | he might drown Add Comment |
| What did he do instead? | 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. Bad Add Comment |
| Why did God send a storm after the ship Jonah was on? | because he disobeyed Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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| Why do you think Paul said to "remember my chains"? | To know what he did for christ and that we should as well 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? | That God would protect them and that people would come to faith because of them Add Comment |
| What is Paul asking for prayer for? | Being watchful in it with thanksgiving 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? | I know that I am his Add Comment |
| What are the main things you pray about? | My sin and my friends coming to faith Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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| List at least 4 different characteristics or roles of Jesus list in verses 15-20? | invisible, head of the body, he is the beginning, the first born Add Comment |
| What is the gospel Paul talks about in verse 23? | The gospel Add Comment |
| What is the mystery Paul talks about in verse 26? | The word? Add Comment |
| What is Paul's desire in verse 28? | To teach everyone with all wisdom Add Comment |
| What stands out to you from this passage about Jesus? | He cares for his children. Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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| Using that example, what does God say about that? | He makes all rules and authority. 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? | I am not sure Add Comment |
| What have we been given? | The kingdom of heaven Add Comment |
| Who is our authority? | God Add Comment |
| What dwells in Christ? | The spirit Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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| What does it look like to set your heart and mind on Christ? | To set your minds on the things that are above Add Comment |
| What does it look like to put to death sin? | being baptized and coming to faithSO I can be with him for eternity Add Comment |
| What can you do to help set your mind and heart on Christ and put to death the sin? | pray Add Comment |
| Why do you want to set your heart and mind on Christ and put to death the sin? | soI can be with him for eternity Add Comment |
| What does it look like to forgive someone? | forget that they offended you Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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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? | Praise? Add Comment |
| What happens to your focus when you are thankful? | It deepens Add Comment |
| Why do you think Paul adds "with thanksgiving"? | We should be thankful Add Comment |
| What do you have to be thankful for? | The crucifixion Add Comment |
| What should you be thinking about that would be in line with whatever is true, noble, right, pure and lovely? | The lord AND HIM REATURNING IN GLORY Add Comment |
| What does it mean to "let your gentleness be evident to all"? | Love christ? Add Comment |
| List 5 reasons you have to "rejoice in the Lord always". | Pure Lovely thanksgiving understanding commendable Add Comment |
| Paul then follows up with what to think on. How does thinking this way also help with anxiety and worry? | We know christ is with us Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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| What was Paul's focus before he was saved? | He persecuted the Church Add Comment |
| What does Paul now consider gain, what is most important to him now? | He loves Christ Add Comment |
| What is Paul's main point in verses 12-21? | Pressing on towards the goal Add Comment |
| Where does righteousess come from? | The lord 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"? | Our faith Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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| What is Paul's encouragement for believers in the first 4 verses? | put others first Add Comment |
| What two things does Paul say believers are granted in verse 29 | joy honor Add Comment |
| According to verse 13, what is our purpose? | to glorify god Add Comment |
| How can you put Paul's encouragement from verses 1-4 into practice? | put others first Add Comment |
| How can you "shine like stars" in this generation? | bear fruit Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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| Why is Paul in prison? | Preaching the gospel Add Comment |
| What can you learn about prayer based on Paul's example? | his partnership in the gospel Add Comment |
| What is Paul's perspective about his time in prison? | It is for christ Add Comment |
| What is Paul's perspective on life? | Living for christ Add Comment |
| How is God using Paul while in prison? | The guards Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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| What is our struggle against? | Sin Add Comment |
| What do you think is the main reason why many Christians pray so little and so rarely? | Because they think it doesn't make a difference Add Comment |
| What do we need for the battle? | The armor of christ Add Comment |
| What keeps you from praying? | Saddness 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. | ok Add Comment |
| What does it look like to honor your parents? | obey them 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? | Be imitators of Christ Add Comment |
| Would your life look different if you submitted to this list and lived it out? How would it look different? | I bear fruit of the spirit 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? | Love your wife as urself Add Comment |
| How does living according to what Paul lists make you stand out from kids at school? | I don't use bad language Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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| What does Paul insist that believers do (v17-19)? | Testify in the lord Add Comment |
| Paul gives a specific list of things to follow. Which of these do you want/need to work on? | Being honest Add Comment |
| What should we do that will help us to obey God? | Pray Add Comment |
| What are 3 characteristics Paul lists in verse 2 of the kind of people God wants us to be? | humility, gentleness, and patience Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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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? | His will Add Comment |
| What did God want Paul to do (v8-9)? | Preach Add Comment |
| What is the mystery Paul talks about (v6)? | they follow 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? | Pointing them to the Bible. God is always with me 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. | Monty. Sydney. Jared. Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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| In God's eyes, what is the status of those outside of Christ, and why (v3)? | Dead in there trespasses 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? | You are responsible for your actions Add Comment |
| What was God's response to our sin problem and why did he provide a solution according to verses 4-5? | We are his children Add Comment |
| How does Paul describe the lives of these Ephesian Christians before they came to faith (v1)? | They were sons of disobedience Add Comment |
| What is salvation based on according to verses 8-9? | grace through faith Add Comment |
| What does God have planned for us? | Many good things Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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| What's the two-part definition of a true Christian in verse 15? | faith and love 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? | Save us Add Comment |
| What are some of the spiritual blessings we have in Christ? | He has predestined us in adoption. Redemption in blood Add Comment |
| Who did Paul preach to in Ephesus? | There people 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? | The old passed away the new has come Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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| Why was it shocking to the Jews that Paul was called to preach the gospel to the Gentiles? | because salvation was primarily for the jewish people Add Comment |
| What task was Paul given? | To set the gospel before them Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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| What issue is Paul addressing with the Galatians? | They were bewitched Add Comment |
| Why do we still need to follow scripture if we are saved by grace through faith in Jesus? | so that we can glorify god Add Comment |
| What does Paul salvation comes from? | The lord Jesus Christ Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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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? | they were his friends Add Comment |
| Under what circumstance did Paul first preach the gospel to the Galatians? | He would have guardians Add Comment |
| What does Paul say that his Christian brothers had, but now do not have? | sin Add Comment |
| How did the Galatians treat Paul during that time? | they were his enemy Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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| How does true faith express itself? | By its fruit Add Comment |
| As a Christian, what were you called to be? | Gods children Add Comment |
| Why did Christ set us free? (verse 1) | So we won't submit to the yoke of slavery Add Comment |
| How can you misuse your freedom? | Bend the law? Add Comment |
| In what way does Paul want his Christian brothers to stand firm? (verse 1) | For freedom Add Comment |
| For those who have faith, whose righteousness do we put our hope in? | The lord Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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| What is Paul's encouragement in verse 9? | In due season we will reap Add Comment |
| What is the truth we learn from the farmer in verse 7? | Whatever one sows he will reap Add Comment |
| What should we be doing while we wait for the harvest of eternal life? (verse 10) | Because we have the opprotunity Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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| What does Paul mention a couple of times in is opening greeting in the first 5 verses? | He came through christ Add Comment |
| What is the Gospel? | The gospel means good news. This fits perfectly as Jesus' life was good news for his people because they were and are saved. Add Comment |
| What is Paul's first warning to the church in Galatia? | To not persecute the church. Add Comment |
| Where does Paul receive his authority and direction? | Jesus Christ 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? | yes Add Comment |