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| How should looking intently at what has been made (creation) cause you to think about how great God is? | Because if we look at what he has created, we can see how wonderful he is for creating those things 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? | Because he made so many things that add up to be better than what we think we are 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.” | He is our protector, our savior, our deliverer Add Comment |
| After reading all this, do you see that you are valuable to God? And why? | Yes I do. If God cares about every single hair on our heads, and every single star, then God must care about us human beings 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 his name is the name of our savior and king of the world! 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? | Our foes are the evil spirits and the humans that try to thwart our ways. The enemy and the avenger is the devil 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? | I think he is great and beyond everything but it is impossible to tell because we are just mere humans Add Comment |
| How does this relate to Jesus’ confrontation with the chief priests and the scribes mentioned in Matthew 21? | The chief priests tried to thwart Jesus and his disciples ways 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 that is what 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? | He is saying that the children and the infants have value Add Comment |
| What is the result of their praising in verse 2 of Psalm 8? | To still the enemy and the avenger Add Comment |
| Do you think He silenced them? | Yes I do 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? | I have been thinking about how good and gracious he is to us Add Comment |
| What is the result of the children praising Jesus in the temple as explained in the Matthew passage in verse 15? | It can be very powerful for mere children to be praising when adults aren't Add Comment |
| When you look up at the stars in the sky what do you think about? | I think that is truly incredible that he has made alllllll the stars in the sky and he knows them by name! That is just a teeny tiny part of creation! 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? | To establish what we know and how we can be comforted 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 really understand how wonderful an awesome our God really is Add Comment |
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| Why did David write a song about both the night and the day? | So that we might full know how good he is. Not just in the day but also when we are asleep Add Comment |
| What must the being who made all this, both what is seen and what is not seen, be like? | The most wonderful most unimaginably great being in all of time and out of time Add Comment |
| How constantly does God declare what is like by what has been made? | Every single day!!! Add Comment |
| What qualities/ characteristics of God can you discover by what has been made? List as many as you can. | God is playful by the crazy animals he makes God is creative by the way he colors the sky God is loving by giving us mountains to ski on and rivers, oceans, and lakes to play on God is sooo creative by the way he has designed our brains 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. | Your life can be harder, God will be sad, you will be less grateful, you will be confused 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. | Because God has told us to honor our father and mother so that we may live long in the land 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? | Because they do not honor and give thanks to 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?” | He is so mighty and awesome Add Comment |
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| Why would David call God his Rock? | Because God is the firm foundation of our faith Add Comment |
| What are the benefits of obeying God's Word that David gives? | It is a great reward Add Comment |
| What does David describe about God's Word (verses 7-10)? List as many as you find. | The law of the Lord is perfect, the testimony of the Lord is sure, the precepts of the Lord are right, the commandment of the Lord is pure, the fear of the Lord is clean, the rules of the Lord are true, More to be desired are they than gold, and even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey Add Comment |
| Why do you think David uses a lot of repitition when describing God's Word (the Bible)? | Because he wanted to make a point about God's word Add Comment |
| Why would David call God his Redeemer? | Because he redeemed us from our sins when he died on the cross Add Comment |
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| Do you have a reading plan (where and when to read the Bible)? | Yes I do 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)? | I read the bible every morning for my bible study Add Comment |
| Why is it important to know what is in the Bible? | So that we may fight against our spiritual enemies, give truth to those who need it, and to comfort ourselves when we feel scared or lonely 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? | Because God is our comforter 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? | I can know that God immediately has my back when I wake up Add Comment |
| Write in one sentence the main point of this Psalm. | God is our comforter and protector Add Comment |
| How can you use this Psalm to encourage others who are going through hard times? | I can tell them that even through the rough times, God is there and is helping us always! Add Comment |
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| What than are we to ponder (think deeply about)? | Philippians 4:8 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. | Worries have kept me awake at night while I think of them 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 know that justice is God's. He says that in a verse in the bible 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. | 1: God has set the godly apart for himself - We don't have to worry about the holiness of God 2: The Lord hears when I call to him - If I need something he will be right there 3: We can be angry and not sin - We can have righteous anger 4: We need to ponder God's truths in our hearts - Pondering on God's good ways can help us be calm Add Comment |
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| What do you notice about God and his character in this Psalm? | God is a comforter and he is a protector 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? | Even when I rise and sleep, the Lord sustains me Add Comment |
| How do want God to use the truths in this Psalm in your life and through your life? | I want him to be my shield and my protector in my life Add Comment |
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| Why is the contrast important? | Because it is a good reminder that God can see all that we are doing and to also know that he has our back because he is everywhere Add Comment |
| What are some things Psalm 3 and Psalm 139 have in common? | David talks about God's protection and comfort. David writes his praises to God Add Comment |
| There is a contrast in the psalm around the idea of salvation. What is it ? | It is that God is all knowing all seeing and all being. 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? | God is a shield, a lifter of his head, and his glory 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? | Because singing and praying are both beautiful things and if you can do wonderful things in bad times it can make you feel better Add Comment |
| Write in one sentence the main point of this Psalm. | Crying out to God for help during hard times but knowing he is Ultimate God Add Comment |
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| What can you learn about comforting someone from the way Jesus responded to Mary? | He was calm and gentle Add Comment |
| What doubts do you have about Jesus being alive or being God? | I don't really have any 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? | I feel so happy and overjoyed! Add Comment |
| Why was is it important that Jesus showed Himself to others? | So that they might believe 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 going away but will be back Add Comment |
| How could this be confusing to His disciples? | Because Jesus didn't tell them when He would be back or when they would see Him Add Comment |
| How could this be encouraging to the disciples and to you? | Jesus never breaks his promises and he promised to come back. This can be encouraging Add Comment |
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| Who is the focus of Jesus' prayers? | Praise to God and asking that his glory be shown through Jesus' death Add Comment |
| What does Jesus focus His prayer on for the disciples and other believers? | That the disciples and other people would see the truth of Jesus and his sacrifice Add Comment |
| What does Jesus praying tell you about the importance of prayer? | Prayer is important in deepening a relationship with God. It also shown him our love towards him Add Comment |
| What can you learn from Jesus' prayers as to how to pray for others? | We should pray earnestly and humbly like a conversation with the All Mighty and we shoudl pray like we love others just as Jesus loves everyone Add Comment |
| How would this change the way you pray for others? | It would help me pray for those I find hard to love, easy to pray for and love Add Comment |
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| What do you learn about Jesus from this passage? | He knows all things and is willing to die even though he did nothing wrong Add Comment |
| Why does Jesus seem so calm? | Because this is the plan that God had set for him. This is him trusting the Father Add Comment |
| How can we learn to remain calm during a crisis, storm, stress, emergency, etc? | We can know that God has an ultimate plan and he will take care of our lives Add Comment |
| What do you learn about the disciples, how were they reacting and feeling? | They are timid and feeble, and they still don't trust Jesus even though he is the All Mighty God. Peter got very angry and didn't trust Jesus. He acted rashly Add Comment |
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| Why was Jesus' death necessary? | It was necessary to pay for our sins Add Comment |
| Why did Pilate give into the crowd and pharisees? | Because the didn't want to upset them and get thrown off his throne Add Comment |
| What stands out to you about His death? | He willingly was judged, beaten, and tortured even though he didn't deserve any of it 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. | I need to be reconciled with my brother for doing mean things to him Add Comment |
| What do you learn about forgiveness and reconciliation from Jesus? | Even though Peter was being dishonorable, Jesus still set him free Add Comment |
| How do you think Peter felt after Jesus talked to him? | He probably felt angry because in Peter's eyes he was being ridiculous Add Comment |
| What did Jesus do for Peter? | He saved him from being killed Add Comment |
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| Why can you not accomplish anything apart from Christ? | Because he is the true vine who gives us life and without his help, we can do nothing without his life giving spirit Add Comment |
| How can this passage give you courage in your life? | I can know that since I can do nothing without God, he is with me always Add Comment |
| What is the main point of Jesus' teaching in this passage? | God is the vine and we are the branches Add Comment |
| What can you do on your own? | We can do nothing apart from the vine (God) Add Comment |
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| How could this help His disciples in the coming days and down the road? | It could help the disciples have courage and faith even when Jesus wasn't with them in that current moment Add Comment |
| What is the main point of this passage-what is Jesus' purpose in this passage? | Jesus will be with us forever even though he is gone from this world Add Comment |
| How can this passage encourage you in your faith and in your life? | I can know that although Jesus isn't physically with me on earth, he is still with me in spirit 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)? | I can pray to the Lord to help me stray away from sin 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? | He was going to be the servant soon and take away everyone's sins just as he washed the dirt away from the disciples' feet Add Comment |
| What attribute or charater trait of Jesus stands out to you in this passage and why? | He is so humble!! The KING OF HEAVEN knelt down and washed peoples' dirty disgusting feet!! Add Comment |
| How do you think Peter felt when Jesus predicted his denials? | Mad and hurt that Jesus would think that Add Comment |
| How would you feel if Jesus called out your sin ahead of time? | I would feel ashamed and scared Add Comment |
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| Why are the people so excited for Jesus? | Because they think he is a king who is going to end the Jews suffering Add Comment |
| What does Jesus focus on following His grand entrance into Jerusalem and why? | He focuses on the idea that he is going to die for everyone's sin and then raise again 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? | Everyone is excited to see him! Add Comment |
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| What is the main point of this passage? | We need to love and trust Jesus Add Comment |
| What does God reveal about Himself? | He can raise people from the dead Add Comment |
| What do you learn about God in this passage? | He is more powerful than even death itself Add Comment |
| How can you use this passage to explain the gospel to someone? | I can say that when we die, if we believe in Jesus, he will raise us from the dead to be with him in heaven forever 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? | I can tell people about what Jesus is like by using examples of things that are good in our world. I can tell people about Jesus being like a good shepherd. Add Comment |
| What do you see as a consistant theme or method to Jesus' teaching style (including this passage)? | He tells stories (aka: parables) Add Comment |
| How does it help you to understand His teaching? | I can see worldly examples and know what heavenly things he is talking about Add Comment |
| Why do you think Jesus uses earthly things as illustrations (water, light, bread, sheep, etc.) in His teaching? | So that we will understand his teachings better Add Comment |
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| What is the main point to Jesus' teaching in this passage? | He is telling people, that the only way to see Jesus is if you clear your eyes of sin Add Comment |
| Why are the Pharisees so upset with Jesus' teaching? | Because he broke the Sabbath law Add Comment |
| What do you learn from Jesus' boldness towards the Pharisees? | He is willing to make them mad if only to share his word and produce more followers of him Add Comment |
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| What is the main point of this passage? | Jesus is the only way to salvation! Add Comment |
| What is a truth Jesus keeps trying to get the people and Pharisees to understand and believe? | Jesus is the only way to salvation! 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? | You don't receive any salvation. Add Comment |
| What do you learn about Jesus and God? | He is the only way to the Father and to salvation. Add Comment |
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| Why was it so hard for the Pharisees to believe Jesus' teaching? | Because he was calling himself the Lord God Add Comment |
| Could Jesus be the Christ, the Messiah, if He were not God? Why or why not? | No, because if he was just a guy, his sacrifice wouldn't be life changing for us. Add Comment |
| What evidence is there in this passage that Jesus is God? | No one touched him even though people tried to get him. This is impossible without his powers of God. He also offered to give people all eternal life. Add Comment |
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| How should you apply Jesus' teaching at the end of the chapter to your own life? | I should not be concerned with my outside appearance but with my beliefs in Jesus Christ 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 that he could be humble and not be boastful Add Comment |
| Why was it so hard for the people to understand Jesus teaching in this passage? | Because he says to plant things in the flesh and planting things in your body is really weird Add Comment |
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| Why do you think Nicodemus came to Jesus at night? | Because he was embarrassed to meet with the person that his fellow people were trying to condemn Add Comment |
| What do you learn about man? | We can be cowards and we can also be presented with the truth right in front of our faces and yet we can't see it or understand it (when Jesus told N9codemus about what true salvation is) Add Comment |
| What do you learn about God from this passage? | He is kind a compassionate and is willing to go along with our selfish ways (Nicodemus meeting with Jesus at night) Add Comment |
| Why do you think Nicodemus had such a hard time understanding what Jesus was teaching him? | Because in human eyes it is impossible to be born again from the womb (what Nicodemus though Jesus was saying) Add Comment |
| How would you share with someone why they need Jesus? | I would tell them you need him because he gives you hope and he gives you a purpose in life 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? | I need to stop procrastinating and putting off my bible study and my daily bible reading Add Comment |
| What does that tell you about God's desire for man (including you)? | He wants the best for us Add Comment |
| Why is it important to understand that Jesus and God are equal? | So that we may listen to all the direction both of them give us and so that we may not count Jesus' time on earth not significant because he is, as some people may think, less than God Add Comment |
| What did Jesus tell the man to do when He saw him the second time? | To stop sinning 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? | I see that the public schoolers making friend groups and not getting along with each group Add Comment |
| What can you learn from Jesus' approach to evangelism that you could use? | He did it very discretely and not outright or blurting anything out 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)? | He made it so that this miracle could point more people to him because of this amazing feat Add Comment |
| What is the number one thing that keeps you from telling someone about Jesus? | Not knowing what to say, and not being courageous enough 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? | Not that I can think of Add Comment |
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| What do you learn about holiness and obedience? | God's temple was holy but everyone else was using it for slander and evil. Obedience is so important because when we disobey God we get in big trouble. Add Comment |
| Why was Jesus in the right to drive out the money changers from the temple? | Because they were abusing the use of what the temple was for. They were using God's house for evil Add Comment |
| What do you learn about Jesus' authority? | He is has the most authority over everything, even over the temples Add Comment |
| What do you learn about righteoues anger? | It is ok to be angry, but you may not sin in it Add Comment |
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| What do you learn about Jesus? | He is honorable and kind and he listens to his father (God the father) no mater what Add Comment |
| What do you learn about the relationship between God and Jesus? | They work closely together and without one the rescue plan God had for us would not have happened Add Comment |
| What do you learn about God? | He is the maker of everything and he had and still has a good plan for our lives 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? | The word is God Add Comment |
| What do you learn about Jesus' purpose on earth? | He came to be a servant and not a leader or a ruler. He came to humble himself as an example to all of humanity Add Comment |
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| What can you do to better show love to other people? | I can pray to God and ask His help for when I am need to show love to others Add Comment |
| How did Boaz show noble character? | He makes sure Ruth is taken care of by her closer guardian redeemer before he does it, just to be honorable Add Comment |
| What do you learn about God's love through reading Ruth? | He provides the perfect people in your life just when you need it Add Comment |
| Is there anything new that stood out to you reading through Ruth again? | Even though Boaz was the right man, and he knew it, he still honorably went to check with the closer relative Add Comment |
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| What did Boaz say about Ruth that he had heard in verse 11? | He said she was a worthy woman 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? | There is one lady named Lori. We have already done things for her such as bringing her flowers and helping her with shoveling snow and pressure washing her driveway Add Comment |
| What is one thing you can do so that people will speak about you the way you want them to? | I can be polite when I am around my elders Add Comment |
| What do you want people to say about you? | I want people to say I am honorable, polite, and courteos Add Comment |
| How does Ruth continue to show respect and love towards Naomi? | She did everything that Naomi told her to do Add Comment |
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| How did Ruth show love for Naomi? | She gathered food for the old Naomi Add Comment |
| How did God show love toward Ruth? | He allowed Boaz to be very generous towards Ruth Add Comment |
| How did Boaz show love for Ruth? | Boaz let her get water where only special people got it, and he let her glean where the women who worked for him gathered the crops so that she might get more than. other gleaners. He also let her eat with Boaz's hired workers. He also ordered the workers to leave behind extra for her 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 can help me know that whatever happens to me, He is in control Add Comment |
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| What did Naomi tell the people to call her and why? | She wanted them to call her Mara, because the Lord had made her life very bitter 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 think she might've felt scared, alone, and uncomfortable. I think I would've felt all the same ways Add Comment |
| Why do you think Ruth wanted to stay with Naomi? | Because the Moabites (her own land) were evil and she probably wanted to get away from that evilness Add Comment |
| What did Ruth tell Naomi when Naomi told her to go back with Orpah? | Ruth said that where Naomi goes, she goes, and Naomi's people shall be her people, where Naomi stays, she will stay, Naomi's God will be her God Add Comment |
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| What stands out to as the main theme of the book? | God's provision to those who are outcasts Add Comment |
| Did you read the whole book? | Yes I did 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 should respond just as the Ninehvites did. We should humble ourselves before him and we should be honoring to his wishes Add Comment |
| What is something from the book of Jonah that you can take and put into practice in your everyday life? | I can practice to trust God knowing that his ultimate plan for me is going to be way better than anything I could ever imagine Add Comment |
| What should have been Jonah's response after God told him to go to Nineveh? | He should've gone right away Add Comment |
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| How do you respond when God does something that you don't like? | I am normally frustrated but I trust him that he ultimately has a better plan for me Add Comment |
| How should we respond when someone does something that we don't like or agree with? | We should be gracious, kind, and compassionate 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? | I can pray to the Lord to help me honor him Add Comment |
| What Are some of God's traits listed in this chapter? | God is, compassionate, slow to anger, gracious, and abounding in love Add Comment |
| What was Jonah's response when God did something he disagreed with? | He became angry and prayed to the Lord about his sorrow Add Comment |
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| How should we respond to the Word of God? | We should respond with thanksgiving for his gift of salvation Add Comment |
| What was God's message for Nineveh? | God's message was that there was 40 days until Nineveh would be overthrown Add Comment |
| How did Nineveh respond to the message from God? | They responded to the Lord, they covered themselves in sackcloth and ashes, and they sat in the dirt and fasted Add Comment |
| What did God do when He saw their response? | He relented and he did not bring destruction to them Add Comment |
| How do you usually respond to God's Word? | I usually respond in good ways Add Comment |
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| When we are troubled or are in difficult situations what should we do, and continue doing? | We should pray, and keep praying! Add Comment |
| What did Jonah realize while in the fish? | He realized God listens to him and answers his calls for help, and that salvation comes from the Lord Add Comment |
| What is the first thing Jonah did when he finds himself in a bad situation? | He prayed to the Lord his God Add Comment |
| What are some difficult things in your life that you need to pray about? | I need to pray about my attitude towards my parents Add Comment |
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| What was Jonah told to do? | He was told to go to Nineveh Add Comment |
| What did the sailors come to realize after they threw Jonah off the boat? | They came to realize that the Lord was real and they came to fear him Add Comment |
| What did he do instead? | Ran away and 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? | I was told to do my chores and I put it off thinking I had plenty of time but by the end of the day my chores weren't done and I wasn't able to go to a party Add Comment |
| Why did God send a storm after the ship Jonah was on? | So that Jonah might be awakened to see that God really wanted him to go to Nineveh Add Comment |
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| List at least 4 different characteristics or roles of Jesus list in verses 15-20? | The image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation, the he head of the body, the church, and the beginning and the end Add Comment |
| What is the gospel Paul talks about in verse 23? | The Gospel of Jesus Add Comment |
| What is the mystery Paul talks about in verse 26? | The word of God Add Comment |
| What is Paul's desire in verse 28? | To present to EVERYONE the word of God Add Comment |
| What stands out to you from this passage about Jesus? | He is the beginning and the end! That is so amazing that our lives begin with God and end with Him! It's an amazing Jesus sandwich :0) Add Comment |
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| Using that example, what does God say about that? | Ephesians 2:8-9 says it all! 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? | Some things people have done are if you do good works, you will go to heaven. There is also the idea of karma, that if you do something good, later it will come back to you and something good will happen to you Add Comment |
| What have we been given? | We have been given salvation Add Comment |
| Who is our authority? | Jesus Christ Add Comment |
| What dwells in Christ? | All the treasures of wisdom and knowledge Add Comment |
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| Why do you think Paul said to "remember my chains"? | Maybe to remind them that not everything about sharing God's word is going to be perfect and it isn't all sugar coated 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? | To help them have strength to fight the good fight, and so that they may not be discouraged at all the terrible things stopping them Add Comment |
| What is Paul asking for prayer for? | For the door to be opened for them to receive the Gospel, and for Paul to proclaim the Gospel as he 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? | It can remind me of the grace and truth God provides us, and it can help me remember the wonderful gift God has given us Add Comment |
| What are the main things you pray about? | I pray about people that are very sick, for people to come to Christ, for my friend in Cuba, and so much more Add Comment |
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| What does it look like to set your heart and mind on Christ? | To look at things above, not earthly things Add Comment |
| What does it look like to put to death sin? | Not doing all evil things, such as idolatry, lust, deceitfulness, anger, and lying. Add Comment |
| What can you do to help set your mind and heart on Christ and put to death the sin? | You can pray to God to ask him to help you set your mind on things above Add Comment |
| Why do you want to set your heart and mind on Christ and put to death the sin? | So that you may be less evil or unkind to others and to the Lord Add Comment |
| What does it look like to forgive someone? | To not care anymore about what they have done to you and to not have a grudge against them and to show them love even though they did you wrong 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? | Prayer and Supplication Add Comment |
| What happens to your focus when you are thankful? | I can focus on God a lot easier and it helps me see all the wonderful things he has done for me Add Comment |
| Why do you think Paul adds "with thanksgiving"? | Because without thankfulness, we can be very sad and disheartened people and because we need to show God we are appreciative of God's grace and love and provision Add Comment |
| What do you have to be thankful for? | I have my family, Sequim, Sheri Duke my riding instructor, Mark my guitar teacher, and soooooooo many more things Add Comment |
| What should you be thinking about that would be in line with whatever is true, noble, right, pure and lovely? | I should be thinking about the beauty of Sequim and I should be thinking about the truth that God tells us Add Comment |
| What does it mean to "let your gentleness be evident to all"? | It means to show gentleness to everyone Add Comment |
| List 5 reasons you have to "rejoice in the Lord always". | - His provision - Healing - Opportunities - Beauty - Never ending love Add Comment |
| Paul then follows up with what to think on. How does thinking this way also help with anxiety and worry? | Thinking about good things can help you remember the provision you have and it can help you not worry by knowing God has you in his hands Add Comment |
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| What was Paul's focus before he was saved? | To end all Christians Add Comment |
| What does Paul now consider gain, what is most important to him now? | To bring people to knowing the Lord Add Comment |
| What is Paul's main point in verses 12-21? | He wants us to know what the real goal in life is and where that reward actually came from Add Comment |
| Where does righteousess come from? | Our righteousness comes from the Jesus' sacrifice 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"? | We won't care as much about the earthly things that happen to us but we will look toward Jesus and his promises Add Comment |
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| What is Paul's encouragement for believers in the first 4 verses? | Paul encourages believers to be united in love and purpose, to have the same mindset, and to value others above themselves Add Comment |
| What two things does Paul say believers are granted in verse 29 | We are granted great joy and honor for the Lord Add Comment |
| According to verse 13, what is our purpose? | To work for God and to honor and worship him Add Comment |
| How can you put Paul's encouragement from verses 1-4 into practice? | I can put others first in my everyday life Add Comment |
| How can you "shine like stars" in this generation? | We can show God's characteristics in our lives as we interact with others Add Comment |
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| Why is Paul in prison? | Because of him sharing the Gospel Add Comment |
| What can you learn about prayer based on Paul's example? | Our prayer should be filled with joy Add Comment |
| What is Paul's perspective about his time in prison? | He is glad and joyful about his circumstances Add Comment |
| What is Paul's perspective on life? | His perspective is that life is for glorifying God Add Comment |
| How is God using Paul while in prison? | He is using him to share the Gospel with all the imperial guard Add Comment |
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| What does Paul insist that believers do (v17-19)? | Live no longer as Gentiles Add Comment |
| Paul gives a specific list of things to follow. Which of these do you want/need to work on? | Harsh words are what I need to work on Add Comment |
| What should we do that will help us to obey God? | we should stop telling lies Add Comment |
| What are 3 characteristics Paul lists in verse 2 of the kind of people God wants us to be? | Humble, gentle, and patient Add Comment |
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| What's the two-part definition of a true Christian in verse 15? | They have believed in Jesus and they showed love toward all the saints 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? | The Father: Guides us in our directions The Son: Came down to earth to save us The Holy Spirit: Speaks to us Add Comment |
| What are some of the spiritual blessings we have in Christ? | In him we have redemption through Christ and we are holy and blameless before Him Add Comment |
| Who did Paul preach to in Ephesus? | To the saints in Ephesus 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 are now apart of his family Add Comment |
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| In God's eyes, what is the status of those outside of Christ, and why (v3)? | By our very nature we are subject to God's anger 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? | He said we all used to do that, it was our NATURE! Add Comment |
| What was God's response to our sin problem and why did he provide a solution according to verses 4-5? | He died for our sins. He provided this solution because he is rich in love and mercy Add Comment |
| How does Paul describe the lives of these Ephesian Christians before they came to faith (v1)? | They were dead because of their disobedience Add Comment |
| What is salvation based on according to verses 8-9? | It is based on if we believe in Jesus' sacrafice or not Add Comment |
| What does God have planned for us? | He has planed us to do GOOD works 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? | Go and make deciples of all nations, babtizing them in the name of The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit Add Comment |
| What did God want Paul to do (v8-9)? | To tell the Gentiles about the riches of God's kingdom and his gift of salvation Add Comment |
| What is the mystery Paul talks about (v6)? | Both Gentiles and Jews, who believe the Good News, share equally in the riches God has given us Add Comment |
| How do you feel about talking about the Chrisitan faith with others? What do you struggle with and what gives you encouragement? | With people I don't know I feel better about it and I have done it before. I struggle with people judging me and thinking badly of me when I share my faith. I also struggle with the right things to say but I know God will help in knowing what to say 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. | Mabel my next door neighbor, and I don't think I know anyone else who doesn't know who Jesus is :0) 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? | We should be imitators of God like beloved children Add Comment |
| Would your life look different if you submitted to this list and lived it out? How would it look different? | Yes it would be different. You would be more like the father and show more of his qualities. 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? | Wives should submit to their husbands, and husbands should love their wives Add Comment |
| How does living according to what Paul lists make you stand out from kids at school? | Because if we are imitators of God, then we will show qualities that others don't show Add Comment |
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| What is our struggle against? | Our struggle is against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Add Comment |
| What do you think is the main reason why many Christians pray so little and so rarely? | Because it is such a simple thing to do that sometimes we may forget Add Comment |
| What do we need for the battle? | The armor of God Add Comment |
| What keeps you from praying? | The business of my life 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. | I can sometimes be disrespectful to them. Add Comment |
| What does it look like to honor your parents? | To obey them, love them, submit to them, and to honor them. Add Comment |
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| What does Paul mention a couple of times in is opening greeting in the first 5 verses? | He mentions God the Father Add Comment |
| What is the Gospel? | The Gospel of Christ is the good news that Jesus came down from heaven to die for our sins Add Comment |
| What is Paul's first warning to the church in Galatia? | If anyone teaches you a different gospel, let him be accursed Add Comment |
| Where does Paul receive his authority and direction? | Through Jesus Christ and God the Father 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 first time doing this program Add Comment |
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| What is Paul's encouragement in verse 9? | If we do not give up doing good, we will reap well in the due season Add Comment |
| What is the truth we learn from the farmer in verse 7? | God cannot 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 EVERYONE! Add Comment |
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| How does true faith express itself? | Through LOVE Add Comment |
| As a Christian, what were you called to be? | We are called to be FREE Add Comment |
| Why did Christ set us free? (verse 1) | For freedom Add Comment |
| How can you misuse your freedom? | You can follow your own ways Add Comment |
| In what way does Paul want his Christian brothers to stand firm? (verse 1) | Stand firm so that they aren't burdened by the yoke of slavery Add Comment |
| For those who have faith, whose righteousness do we put our hope in? | We put our hope in Jesus Add Comment |
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| Have you ever lost a friend because you stood up for the truth? | I have not thankfully Add Comment |
| How were the Galatians treating Paul now? | They were hating him Add Comment |
| Under what circumstance did Paul first preach the gospel to the Galatians? | He was sick Add Comment |
| What does Paul say that his Christian brothers had, but now do not have? | They had zeal for the Father but now they do not have this Add Comment |
| How did the Galatians treat Paul during that time? | They didn't treat him with contempt or scorn but instead they welcomed him as if he was an angel of God! Add Comment |
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| What issue is Paul addressing with the Galatians? | They had been "bewitched" by other teachers and they weren't believing in the words that Paul was preaching but by the "signs" that the leaders were doing (which weren't correct) Add Comment |
| Why do we still need to follow scripture if we are saved by grace through faith in Jesus? | So that we might shine Jesus' light and share the Gospel to others and to show others part of what the kingdom is like through our actions. Add Comment |
| What does Paul salvation comes from? | Salvation comes ONLY through faith alone Add Comment |
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| Why was it shocking to the Jews that Paul was called to preach the gospel to the Gentiles? | It was shocking because the believers of Jesus were mainly called to preach to the Jews not the Gentiles. Paul though was called to preach to the Gentiles. Add Comment |
| What task was Paul given? | To share the gospel with among the gentiles Add Comment |