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| Do you have any suggestions or changes for this program? | This was really hard for a 12 year old to complete, and even with my parents help, we really struggled with a lot of the questions, and didn't understand what they were asking 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? | Jesus told us to love each other Add Comment |
| Do you have any suggestions or changes for this program? | This was really hard for a 12 year old to complete, and even with my parents help, we really struggled with a lot of the questions, and didn't understand what they were asking 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? | Jesus told us to love each other Add Comment |
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| How is this a comfort in times of fear? | I don't have to go through anything alone. I always have God at my back Add Comment |
| Is it easy? | Not at all 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? | It's the most important thing. You can't rush God's timing, but you can trust that he will come through 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? | God will always be there, waiting for 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? | God will lead him in a straight path, he will not turn him over to the desires of his enemies, and he will see the goodness of God Add Comment |
| What can you do to help you during those times when it is not easy to wait on the Lord? | Pray for patience and strength Add Comment |
| How is this a comfort in times of fear? | I don't have to go through anything alone. I always have God at my back Add Comment |
| Is it easy? | Not at all 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? | It's the most important thing. You can't rush God's timing, but you can trust that he will come through 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? | God will always be there, waiting for 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? | God will lead him in a straight path, he will not turn him over to the desires of his enemies, and he will see the goodness of God Add Comment |
| What can you do to help you during those times when it is not easy to wait on the Lord? | Pray for patience and strength Add Comment |
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| As a Christian, do you ever have to fear that God will abandon you? | No, I know that God's love is unconditional Add Comment |
| Now the second conversation (verses 7-9). What do you notice about Psalm 51 and Psalm 27:7-9? | He is speaking directly to God 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? | God is always there, I just have to look for him. Add Comment |
| As a Christian, do you ever have to fear that God will abandon you? | No, I know that God's love is unconditional Add Comment |
| Now the second conversation (verses 7-9). What do you notice about Psalm 51 and Psalm 27:7-9? | He is speaking directly to God 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? | God is always there, I just have to look for him. 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.) | God will favor him because of his faith 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? | Because he trusts God completely, and knows that his plan is good Add Comment |
| What in verse 2 keeps you from doing so? | I don't have to take things into my own hands, because God has it covered Add Comment |
| Enemies, war! That is a lot to be afraid of. Why is David confident nonetheless? | He knows that he has God on his side Add Comment |
| Have you ever been bullied and wanted to retaliate? | Yes Add Comment |
| The answer to why is found in verse 4 & 5. What action did David take that took away his fears? | He asked God to let him live in the house of the Lord, and keep him safe Add Comment |
| 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.) | God will favor him because of his faith 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? | Because he trusts God completely, and knows that his plan is good Add Comment |
| What in verse 2 keeps you from doing so? | I don't have to take things into my own hands, because God has it covered Add Comment |
| Enemies, war! That is a lot to be afraid of. Why is David confident nonetheless? | He knows that he has God on his side Add Comment |
| Have you ever been bullied and wanted to retaliate? | Yes Add Comment |
| The answer to why is found in verse 4 & 5. What action did David take that took away his fears? | He asked God to let him live in the house of the Lord, and keep him safe Add Comment |
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| What is David’s response to his fears? | To call on God for help and trust that he has it handled Add Comment |
| What did he bring back to his mind? | His trust that God has his back against his enemies 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? | Fear that I'm not good enough Add Comment |
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| What image does the still waters bring to your mind? | Floating in a still lake 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? | Not well Add Comment |
| What is the connection between green pastures, still waters and He restores my soul? | Both things bring life Add Comment |
| How important is it to have a life where Jesus is leading it? | Very important Add Comment |
| How does this image of lying in a green pasture make you feel? | Peaceful Add Comment |
| Staying with the shepherd/sheep picture, what image comes to mind when you read verse 2? | Laying in a green field next to a stream Add Comment |
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| What does God tell Moses to tell the Israelites who sent him? | I am who I am 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? | Someone who loves me Add Comment |
| What else does God tell Moses to tell the Israelites (verse 15)? | The God of your ancestors has sent you Add Comment |
| For review, do you remember what LORD means (from Psalm 8 "Oh LORD our Lord")? If so, what does it mean? | Lord of all things 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? | He is 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? | I think they do 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, shelter, water, rest, peace Add Comment |
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| Why was David not afraid of death? | Because he will be with God after death 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? | Because he wants what is best for us Add Comment |
| What as David not afraid of in verse 4? | Because God is with him Add Comment |
| Have you experienced God's discipline? | Yes Add Comment |
| A shepherd uses his staff to guide, direct and discipline his sheep. Do you find it comforting when your parents discipline you? | No but I know it's because they love me 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 with my Dad's 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? | Knowing that God is always with me Add Comment |
| What can you start doing or stop doing to experience more peace and less fear and overflowing joy and love? | Stop worrying 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? | Because it is beautiful and He just did it because he wanted to and loves us 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 cares about everything he made 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.” | Because his creation is wonderful Add Comment |
| After reading all this, do you see that you are valuable to God? And why? | Yes. Because I am fearfully and wonderfully made 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 he is the creator of everything including us 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? | Everyone who denies God is the enemy and God is the avenger 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? | He created everything and we don't even know about all of it Add Comment |
| How does this relate to Jesus’ confrontation with the chief priests and the scribes mentioned in Matthew 21? | Because God sent Jesus to be the avenger 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 he is the ruler of heaven and earth 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? | God Add Comment |
| What is the result of their praising in verse 2 of Psalm 8? | Silencing our enemies Add Comment |
| Do you think He silenced them? | Yes 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? | That they are wonderful Add Comment |
| What is the result of the children praising Jesus in the temple as explained in the Matthew passage in verse 15? | The Cheif priests were mad Add Comment |
| When you look up at the stars in the sky what do you think about? | How great God's creation is and how we don't even know all of it 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 show how incredible 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? | The the Lord is perfect and everything rejoices in Him Add Comment |
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| Why did David write a song about both the night and the day? | To glorify God Add Comment |
| What must the being who made all this, both what is seen and what is not seen, be like? | All Powerful Add Comment |
| How constantly does God declare what is like by what has been made? | I don't understand this question. Always? Add Comment |
| What qualities/ characteristics of God can you discover by what has been made? List as many as you can. | Loving, artistic, radiant, forgiving 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. | Not going to Heaven. Not being with Him. Having a hard life. 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 put your parents in charge of you so you should listen to them 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 are sinful 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 all powerful and created everything Add Comment |
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| Do you have a reading plan (where and when to read the Bible)? | In Tuesdays with my step mom 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)? | Good. We do our Bible studies when I'm with her at home because I'm not allowed to at my mothers. Add Comment |
| Why is it important to know what is in the Bible? | To follow God correctly Add Comment |
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| Why would David call God his Rock? | Because he is unmoving Add Comment |
| What are the benefits of obeying God's Word that David gives? | That you will be blameless Add Comment |
| What does David describe about God's Word (verses 7-10)? List as many as you find. | It is perfect, trustworthy, right, radiant, pure, firm, righteous, more precious than gold and sweeter than honey Add Comment |
| Why do you think David uses a lot of repitition when describing God's Word (the Bible)? | To prove his point Add Comment |
| Why would David call God his Redeemer? | Because he saved us from sin 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 you find peace with God Add Comment |
| Now, look back over both Psalms and what can you do in the morning and in the evening that will give you great peace and joy even in hard times? | Pray Add Comment |
| Write in one sentence the main point of this Psalm. | To trust in God and not hold onto anger Add Comment |
| How can you use this Psalm to encourage others who are going through hard times? | That with God you find peace Add Comment |
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| What than are we to ponder (think deeply about)? | God's forgiveness Add Comment |
| Has anyone or anything kept you awake at night while you think about it over and over? Think carefully about this. It is a common experience. | Yes Add Comment |
| Verse 4 is a bit odd. That seems strange. Read Ephesians 4:17-27. The word for anger here is not “be mad” but rather be in awe of God. A better word is fear, or revere. Often when we stew over something we leave God out of it. How would fearing God (trusting, turn it over to God) prevent us from sinning when we are angry at someone and it is keeping us awake? | Because we know that God forgave us so we should do the same 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. | Know that the Lord has sent Jesus Call to him Do not sin Be silent This help you find peace in being with the Lord Add Comment |
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| What do you notice about God and his character in this Psalm? | That He is fearce 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? | To start with prayer and know God will fight your enemies Add Comment |
| How do want God to use the truths in this Psalm in your life and through your life? | To not be scared Add Comment |
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| Why is the contrast important? | To show that God is both loving and feared Add Comment |
| What are some things Psalm 3 and Psalm 139 have in common? | Hating your enemies Add Comment |
| There is a contrast in the psalm around the idea of salvation. What is it ? | That God is loving but also hates evil 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 arise, deliver him, and strike his enemies down. Add Comment |
| A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son. (You can read about it in 2 Samuel chapters 11-18). This Psalm is often called a morning psalm. Why would this be helpful to sing or pray in the morning? | To prepare you to face your problems Add Comment |
| Write in one sentence the main point of this Psalm. | To call upon God to face your enemies so you can fight them. Add Comment |
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| Why was Jesus' death necessary? | To save us from our sins Add Comment |
| Why did Pilate give into the crowd and pharisees? | Because he was scared Add Comment |
| What stands out to you about His death? | He didn't fight it Add Comment |
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| This is taking place on Thursday evening, the day before Jesus was crucified. What is Jesus' main point to His disciples? | To testify about him Add Comment |
| How could this be confusing to His disciples? | Because he is talking about dying but saying they will see him again Add Comment |
| How could this be encouraging to the disciples and to you? | That we will be with Jesus in the end Add Comment |
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| Who is the focus of Jesus' prayers? | His disciples Add Comment |
| What does Jesus focus His prayer on for the disciples and other believers? | Protection Add Comment |
| What does Jesus praying tell you about the importance of prayer? | That God is always listening Add Comment |
| What can you learn from Jesus' prayers as to how to pray for others? | To be selfless Add Comment |
| How would this change the way you pray for others? | To focus on others needs Add Comment |
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| What do you learn about Jesus from this passage? | That he was willing to be arrested Add Comment |
| Why does Jesus seem so calm? | Because he knew this was going to happen Add Comment |
| How can we learn to remain calm during a crisis, storm, stress, emergency, etc? | By focusing on Jesus Add Comment |
| What do you learn about the disciples, how were they reacting and feeling? | They were all scared and wanted to protect Jesus Add Comment |
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| What can you learn about comforting someone from the way Jesus responded to Mary? | To do it with love 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? | That it was a woman who first learned about his resurrection and women weren't usually found to be important Add Comment |
| Why was is it important that Jesus showed Himself to others? | To prove he was the son of God 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. | No one right now Add Comment |
| What do you learn about forgiveness and reconciliation from Jesus? | That it is what is right Add Comment |
| How do you think Peter felt after Jesus talked to him? | Happy Add Comment |
| What did Jesus do for Peter? | Told him he would remain alive until he came back Add Comment |
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| Why can you not accomplish anything apart from Christ? | Because he is the only way to be successful Add Comment |
| How can this passage give you courage in your life? | To remember Jesus is always with me Add Comment |
| What is the main point of Jesus' teaching in this passage? | That the only way yo be fruitful is to focus on Jesus 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? | To keep focused on the Holy spirit Add Comment |
| What is the main point of this passage-what is Jesus' purpose in this passage? | That the only way to God is through Jesus Add Comment |
| How can this passage encourage you in your faith and in your life? | To focus on God 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 Add Comment |
| This chapter takes place on Thursday evening, the day before He is crucified. | I don't know what the question is? Add Comment |
| What was the point of Jesus washing the disciples' feet? | To show thar we are all equal Add Comment |
| What attribute or charater trait of Jesus stands out to you in this passage and why? | That even though he is the savior he is also a servant Add Comment |
| How do you think Peter felt when Jesus predicted his denials? | Offended Add Comment |
| How would you feel if Jesus called out your sin ahead of time? | Ashamed Add Comment |
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| Why are the people so excited for Jesus? | Because they knew he raised Lazerus fron the dead Add Comment |
| What does Jesus focus on following His grand entrance into Jerusalem and why? | Praising God because he wants everyone to know they will have eternal life if they follow him 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? | People were excited to see him Add Comment |
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| What is the main point of this passage? | That Jesus raised Lazerus from the dead Add Comment |
| What does God reveal about Himself? | He will give Jesus whatever He asks Add Comment |
| What do you learn about God in this passage? | That with his glory not even death can keep him from doing miracles Add Comment |
| How can you use this passage to explain the gospel to someone? | That God is so powerful he can raise people from the dead Add Comment |
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| What is the main point of this passage? | Not to judge people Add Comment |
| What is a truth Jesus keeps trying to get the people and Pharisees to understand and believe? | That He is the Son of God Add Comment |
| What happens when you believe God is all powerful and all knowing, but you believe Jesus was only a man and a good teacher, but not God? | You don't go to Heaven Add Comment |
| What do you learn about Jesus and God? | That they are one 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 live my life in a way that shows Jesus and when someone asks me I would tell them it's like having a best friend that's always with you Add Comment |
| What do you see as a consistant theme or method to Jesus' teaching style (including this passage)? | He uses stories to make his point Add Comment |
| How does it help you to understand His teaching? | It gives me an example Add Comment |
| Why do you think Jesus uses earthly things as illustrations (water, light, bread, sheep, etc.) in His teaching? | Because those are things we understand Add Comment |
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| What is the main point to Jesus' teaching in this passage? | That with God miracles are possible Add Comment |
| Why are the Pharisees so upset with Jesus' teaching? | Because he is preforming miracles on the Sabbath so they don't believe he's the son of God Add Comment |
| What do you learn from Jesus' boldness towards the Pharisees? | Stand up to people who try to disprove Christ Add Comment |
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| Why was it so hard for the Pharisees to believe Jesus' teaching? | Because they didn't think the prophet would come from Galilee Add Comment |
| Could Jesus be the Christ, the Messiah, if He were not God? Why or why not? | No. Because He had to come from God Add Comment |
| What evidence is there in this passage that Jesus is God? | Because he preformed miracles Add Comment |
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| How should you apply Jesus' teaching at the end of the chapter to your own life? | To always trust in Him because He is the bread of life Add Comment |
| Why did Jesus hide Himself from the people after feeding them and why is this important that He did not let them? | Because He knew He had a job to do to save everyone Add Comment |
| Why was it so hard for the people to understand Jesus teaching in this passage? | Because they still have doubt 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? | Not listening to my parents Add Comment |
| What does that tell you about God's desire for man (including you)? | He wants us to be with him eternally Add Comment |
| Why is it important to understand that Jesus and God are equal? | Because without both of them we would not have been saved 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? | Democrats and Republicans Add Comment |
| What can you learn from Jesus' approach to evangelism that you could use? | That He leads with Love instead of judgment 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)? | Because he told her about the living water God offers Add Comment |
| What is the number one thing that keeps you from telling someone about Jesus? | Fear Add Comment |
| Is there anyone you treat differently because of how they look, think, believe or any other reason? If so, what do you need to do to change that? | No Add Comment |
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| Why do you think Nicodemus came to Jesus at night? | Because he was scared Add Comment |
| What do you learn about man? | That we are imperfect but can be saved Add Comment |
| What do you learn about God from this passage? | That He loves us so much he created a place for us Add Comment |
| Why do you think Nicodemus had such a hard time understanding what Jesus was teaching him? | Because his heart was closed off Add Comment |
| How would you share with someone why they need Jesus? | Talking to them about their life and telling them Jesus can help them Add Comment |
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| What do you learn about holiness and obedience? | That it honors God Add Comment |
| Why was Jesus in the right to drive out the money changers from the temple? | Because they were disrespecting God's temple Add Comment |
| What do you learn about Jesus' authority? | He is sent from God and speaks for God Add Comment |
| What do you learn about righteoues anger? | That even Jesus got angry Add Comment |
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| What do you learn about Jesus? | That Jesus is the only one who has seen God and is God Add Comment |
| What do you learn about the relationship between God and Jesus? | That they have the closest relationship Add Comment |
| What do you learn about God? | That everything was made by 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? | The Word is God Add Comment |
| What do you learn about Jesus' purpose on earth? | That He takes away the sin of the world Add Comment |
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| How did Ruth show love for Naomi? | By gleaning the barley fields Add Comment |
| How did God show love toward Ruth? | By sending her Boaz Add Comment |
| How did Boaz show love for Ruth? | By telling her to stay in his field so he could protect 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? | Because I can trust in him to always take care of me Add Comment |
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| What stands out to as the main theme of the book? | Rushes devotion to Naomi Add Comment |
| Did you read the whole book? | Yes Add Comment |
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| What did Naomi tell the people to call her and why? | Mara Add Comment |
| Ruth is moving to a foreign land and a foreign people, how do you think she felt and how would you feel? | Probably nervous. I would be scared. Add Comment |
| Why do you think Ruth wanted to stay with Naomi? | Because she loved her Add Comment |
| What did Ruth tell Naomi when Naomi told her to go back with Orpah? | That she wasn't going to and she was going to stay with Naomi and care for her Add Comment |
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| What did Boaz say about Ruth that he had heard in verse 11? | That she is 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? | I can help my elderly neighbor with his yard Add Comment |
| What is one thing you can do so that people will speak about you the way you want them to? | Show everyone love Add Comment |
| What do you want people to say about you? | That I am kind Add Comment |
| How does Ruth continue to show respect and love towards Naomi? | By continuing to care for her Add Comment |
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| What can you do to better show love to other people? | Pray for people more Add Comment |
| How did Boaz show noble character? | By caring for both Ruth and Naomi Add Comment |
| What do you learn about God's love through reading Ruth? | That He will always care for his children Add Comment |
| Is there anything new that stood out to you reading through Ruth again? | That God always has a plan laid out 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? | That we should pray and do as He says Add Comment |
| What is something from the book of Jonah that you can take and put into practice in your everyday life? | Listening the first time Add Comment |
| What should have been Jonah's response after God told him to go to Nineveh? | He should have gone Add Comment |
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| How do you respond when God does something that you don't like? | I get upset sometimes Add Comment |
| How should we respond when someone does something that we don't like or agree with? | Live them anyway 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 to God Add Comment |
| What Are some of God's traits listed in this chapter? | That He is merciful and slow to anger Add Comment |
| What was Jonah's response when God did something he disagreed with? | He got angry Add Comment |
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| How should we respond to the Word of God? | With obedience Add Comment |
| What was God's message for Nineveh? | That in 40 days Nineveh would be overthrown Add Comment |
| How did Nineveh respond to the message from God? | They fasted and repented Add Comment |
| What did God do when He saw their response? | He freed them Add Comment |
| How do you usually respond to God's Word? | I try to do as it says Add Comment |
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| When we are troubled or are in difficult situations what should we do, and continue doing? | Trust in God Add Comment |
| What did Jonah realize while in the fish? | That he should have done what God asked in the first place Add Comment |
| What is the first thing Jonah did when he finds himself in a bad situation? | Pray to God Add Comment |
| What are some difficult things in your life that you need to pray about? | School work Add Comment |
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| What was Jonah told to do? | Go to Ninevah Add Comment |
| What did the sailors come to realize after they threw Jonah off the boat? | That the storm stopped so they needed to follow the Lord and sacrifice to Him Add Comment |
| What did he do instead? | Got on a boat 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. Not well. It went better when I just did what I was supposed to do Add Comment |
| Why did God send a storm after the ship Jonah was on? | Because he disobeyed Add Comment |
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| Why do you think Paul said to "remember my chains"? | To not forget to keep faith even when it seems hopeless 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? | Their safety and their faith Add Comment |
| What is Paul asking for prayer for? | To open a door to the word 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? | Help give you strength Add Comment |
| What are the main things you pray about? | My family Add Comment |
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| List at least 4 different characteristics or roles of Jesus list in verses 15-20? | He is before all things, and in him all things hold together He is the head of the body, the church He is the beginning He is the firstborn from the dead Add Comment |
| What is the gospel Paul talks about in verse 23? | The gospel of Jesus Christ Add Comment |
| What is the mystery Paul talks about in verse 26? | Making the word of God fully known Add Comment |
| What is Paul's desire in verse 28? | To teach everyone about Christ Add Comment |
| What stands out to you from this passage about Jesus? | That he delivered us from sin Add Comment |
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| Using that example, what does God say about that? | To follow Him instead 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? | The government Add Comment |
| What have we been given? | Jesus Christ Add Comment |
| Who is our authority? | Christ Add Comment |
| What dwells in Christ? | All the treasures of wisdom and knowledge Add Comment |
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| What does it look like to set your heart and mind on Christ? | Appearing with God in glory Add Comment |
| What does it look like to put to death sin? | To leave behind all that is earthly 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? | To be with Him eternally Add Comment |
| What does it look like to forgive someone? | To forgive like Jesus did and show love 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? | Supplication Add Comment |
| What happens to your focus when you are thankful? | You can focus on the good things Add Comment |
| Why do you think Paul adds "with thanksgiving"? | So we remember to be thankful for what God has given us Add Comment |
| What do you have to be thankful for? | My family and pets Add Comment |
| What should you be thinking about that would be in line with whatever is true, noble, right, pure and lovely? | Anything worthy of praise Add Comment |
| What does it mean to "let your gentleness be evident to all"? | To always be kind to everyone Add Comment |
| List 5 reasons you have to "rejoice in the Lord always". | Being outside and seeing the trees The family God gave me The animals I get to take care of The food I get to eat The house I get to live in Add Comment |
| Paul then follows up with what to think on. How does thinking this way also help with anxiety and worry? | Because you know God will take care of you Add Comment |
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| What was Paul's focus before he was saved? | Stopping the teachings of Christ Add Comment |
| What does Paul now consider gain, what is most important to him now? | The love of Christ and teaching about Jesus Add Comment |
| What is Paul's main point in verses 12-21? | To strive towards the goal of being like Christ Add Comment |
| Where does righteousess come from? | Faith in Christ 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"? | Forget what lies behind Add Comment |
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| What is Paul's encouragement for believers in the first 4 verses? | To show love and to not be selfish and to treat others better than yourself Add Comment |
| What two things does Paul say believers are granted in verse 29 | Joy and honor Add Comment |
| According to verse 13, what is our purpose? | To work for God's pleasure Add Comment |
| How can you put Paul's encouragement from verses 1-4 into practice? | Show love no matter what Add Comment |
| How can you "shine like stars" in this generation? | Always show love and kindness and not be selfish Add Comment |
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| Why is Paul in prison? | Because he was preaching about Christ Add Comment |
| What can you learn about prayer based on Paul's example? | To pray with joy Add Comment |
| What is Paul's perspective about his time in prison? | That he wo t be ashamed and will use it as a tool for preaching about Christ Add Comment |
| What is Paul's perspective on life? | As long as he is alive that he will spread the gospel Add Comment |
| How is God using Paul while in prison? | So he can preach the gospel to the guards Add Comment |
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| What is our struggle against? | The devil Add Comment |
| What do you think is the main reason why many Christians pray so little and so rarely? | Probably being scared Add Comment |
| What do we need for the battle? | The armor of God Add Comment |
| What keeps you from praying? | Nothing 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 get angry sometimes and don't want to do as I'm told Add Comment |
| What does it look like to honor your parents? | To obey them and treat them with respect 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 God Add Comment |
| Would your life look different if you submitted to this list and lived it out? How would it look different? | It would. I would have more peace 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? | That the husband should live his wife as himself and the wife should respect the husband Add Comment |
| How does living according to what Paul lists make you stand out from kids at school? | It helps me show live better to people Add Comment |
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| What does Paul insist that believers do (v17-19)? | No longer walk as the Gentiles do Add Comment |
| Paul gives a specific list of things to follow. Which of these do you want/need to work on? | Not to be bitter Add Comment |
| What should we do that will help us to obey God? | Put off our old selves 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 |
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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? | To make disciples if all nations and to baptize them in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit Add Comment |
| What did God want Paul to do (v8-9)? | To preach to the Gentiles the riches of Christ Add Comment |
| What is the mystery Paul talks about (v6)? | that the Gentiles are fellow heirs, members of the same body, and partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel. Add Comment |
| How do you feel about talking about the Chrisitan faith with others? What do you struggle with and what gives you encouragement? | Sometimes scared but my parents help encourage 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. | All my friends go to church Add Comment |
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| In God's eyes, what is the status of those outside of Christ, and why (v3)? | That they are objects of wrath Add Comment |
| Many try to blame their sin on the influence of the world or believe that "the devil made me do it". What's Paul's answer to that in verse 3? | That we are gratifying the cravings of pur sinful nature Add Comment |
| What was God's response to our sin problem and why did he provide a solution according to verses 4-5? | That He has mercy and will make us alive again by grace because He loves us Add Comment |
| How does Paul describe the lives of these Ephesian Christians before they came to faith (v1)? | That they were dead Add Comment |
| What is salvation based on according to verses 8-9? | By faith and not deeds Add Comment |
| What does God have planned for us? | To do good works Add Comment |
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| What's the two-part definition of a true Christian in verse 15? | That we should show 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? | The Father chose us before he created the world, the son saved us and the Holy Spirit shows us the truth Add Comment |
| What are some of the spiritual blessings we have in Christ? | To be holy and blameless in his sight and to be adopted as his sons and daughters in Jesus Christ Add Comment |
| Who did Paul preach to in Ephesus? | 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? | That we were predestined to be his sons and daughters Add Comment |
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| Why was it shocking to the Jews that Paul was called to preach the gospel to the Gentiles? | Because he was uncircumcised Add Comment |
| What task was Paul given? | Preach among the Gentiles Add Comment |
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| What issue is Paul addressing with the Galatians? | Disobedience to what God has set before them Add Comment |
| Why do we still need to follow scripture if we are saved by grace through faith in Jesus? | To follow the Law of God Add Comment |
| What does Paul salvation comes from? | Jesus dying on the cross Add Comment |
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| Have you ever lost a friend because you stood up for the truth? | I chose to stay friends with a girl that my other friends were being mean to Add Comment |
| How were the Galatians treating Paul now? | Less friendly 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? | That they were slaves but are now free Add Comment |
| How did the Galatians treat Paul during that time? | They took care of him Add Comment |
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| How does true faith express itself? | Through actions of love Add Comment |
| As a Christian, what were you called to be? | To live in freedom and show Christ's love Add Comment |
| Why did Christ set us free? (verse 1) | So we could have freedom and no longer be slaves Add Comment |
| How can you misuse your freedom? | By giving into temptations and sins of man Add Comment |
| In what way does Paul want his Christian brothers to stand firm? (verse 1) | By not submitting to slavery Add Comment |
| For those who have faith, whose righteousness do we put our hope in? | The Spirit Add Comment |
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| What is Paul's encouragement in verse 9? | Not to grow tired of doing good because you will reap the benefits if you don't give up Add Comment |
| What is the truth we learn from the farmer in verse 7? | That whatever you sow you will reap Add Comment |
| What should we be doing while we wait for the harvest of eternal life? (verse 10) | Being good to everyone Add Comment |
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| What does Paul mention a couple of times in is opening greeting in the first 5 verses? | God the Father Add Comment |
| What is the Gospel? | Jesus Christ giving himself for our sins to deliver us from the evil of the world Add Comment |
| What is Paul's first warning to the church in Galatia? | If any man preach any oher gospel let him be accursed Add Comment |
| Where does Paul receive his authority and direction? | 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? | First time Add Comment |