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| The way we would say verse 8 is “the moment my head hit the pillow I am out like a light.” How is this possible in the midst of great trials? | we trust in God and know that whatever happens is his will. 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 with God and trust in him and you will know that God knows and will have whatever happens to happen and if it is not supposed to kill you then you can thank God. Add Comment |
| Write in one sentence the main point of this Psalm. | it is either for praise, or lament. Add Comment |
| How can you use this Psalm to encourage others who are going through hard times? | psalms 4:8 In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety. Add Comment |
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| What than are we to ponder (think deeply about)? | ponder good thoughts not sin and evil thoughts. 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. | I think about how sometimes other than my family and God I feel loney. 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? | if we trust in God we can ask for help and not sin because God would not like if we od 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. | it says that you can be angry and that is not a sin but what you do with that anger can be a sin Add Comment |
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| What do you notice about God and his character in this Psalm? | he is kind and will be with us forever 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 if the day is bad God is with you Add Comment |
| How do want God to use the truths in this Psalm in your life and through your life? | I want him to use the truth to make more people turn to him. Add Comment |
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| Why is the contrast important? | because you would think that salvation belongs to you if you will take it. Add Comment |
| What are some things Psalm 3 and Psalm 139 have in common? | that God dis with us Add Comment |
| There is a contrast in the psalm around the idea of salvation. What is it ? | it says that salvation belongs to GOd 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, to not be afraid, and that if God is with you he will win the battle 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 you know God is with you Add Comment |
| Write in one sentence the main point of this Psalm. | remembrance that God is with us 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. | my brother Add Comment |
| What do you learn about forgiveness and reconciliation from Jesus? | Jesus will forgive us if we ask for it Add Comment |
| How do you think Peter felt after Jesus talked to him? | he probably felt relieved that Jesus was alive Add Comment |
| What did Jesus do for Peter? | he had peter say that he loves his three times because he denied it three times when they killed Jesus. Add Comment |
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| What can you learn about comforting someone from the way Jesus responded to Mary? | he let her know he was alive and wanted the disciples too know as well Add Comment |
| What doubts do you have about Jesus being alive or being God? | none if I did I would not be able to make it to heaven because Romans 10:9 if you declare with your mouth Jesus is the Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him for the dead you will be saved. 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 think that she would have been so happy to see him one last time Add Comment |
| Why was is it important that Jesus showed Himself to others? | because then there is witnesses to Jesus defeating death Add Comment |
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| Why was Jesus' death necessary? | because if he did not die we would not be able to go to heaven and we would have to sacrifice a lamb every year for each household that's a lot less lambs. Add Comment |
| Why did Pilate give into the crowd and pharisees? | because he was afraid of the people and what might happen to him. Add Comment |
| What stands out to you about His death? | he died before they could break his bones Add Comment |
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| What do you learn about Jesus from this passage? | he knows what is going to happen Add Comment |
| Why does Jesus seem so calm? | he knows what must be done Add Comment |
| How can we learn to remain calm during a crisis, storm, stress, emergency, etc? | by trusting in GOd and knowing that you will be with him if you die can help you stay calm. Add Comment |
| What do you learn about the disciples, how were they reacting and feeling? | they loved Jesus and did not want him to leave them so they were probably feeling sad. Add Comment |
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| Who is the focus of Jesus' prayers? | God Add Comment |
| What does Jesus focus His prayer on for the disciples and other believers? | that God would glofify him Add Comment |
| What does Jesus praying tell you about the importance of prayer? | if Jesus is praying it is really important Add Comment |
| What can you learn from Jesus' prayers as to how to pray for others? | for us to ask God to sanctify us in the truth because his word is the truth Add Comment |
| How would this change the way you pray for others? | it would change because I would pray for people to see that the bible is the truth 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? | that he is leaving them for their benefit Add Comment |
| How could this be confusing to His disciples? | maybe how it would be better if he leaves them Add Comment |
| How could this be encouraging to the disciples and to you? | we can be saved and be saved and not have to pay for our sins with a lamb but with the lamb of 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)? | ask god for help in prayer learn from the word and try not to be in a group of the wrong people Add Comment |
| This chapter takes place on Thursday evening, the day before He is crucified. | Yes what is the question? Add Comment |
| What was the point of Jesus washing the disciples' feet? | because he was doing something that they did not understand at the moment Add Comment |
| What attribute or charater trait of Jesus stands out to you in this passage and why? | he is helpful Add Comment |
| How do you think Peter felt when Jesus predicted his denials? | he was probably in denial of that Add Comment |
| How would you feel if Jesus called out your sin ahead of time? | I would feel like my sins have been washed clean Add Comment |
| With that previous question in mind, what can you do to prevent and steer clear of temptation (protect yourself from sinning)? | ask god for help in prayer learn from the word and try not to be in a group of the wrong people Add Comment |
| This chapter takes place on Thursday evening, the day before He is crucified. | Yes what is the question? Add Comment |
| What was the point of Jesus washing the disciples' feet? | because he was doing something that they did not understand at the moment Add Comment |
| What attribute or charater trait of Jesus stands out to you in this passage and why? | he is helpful Add Comment |
| How do you think Peter felt when Jesus predicted his denials? | he was probably in denial of that Add Comment |
| How would you feel if Jesus called out your sin ahead of time? | I would feel like my sins have been washed clean Add Comment |
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| What is the main point of this passage? | Jesus resurrecting lazarus Add Comment |
| What does God reveal about Himself? | he is the resurrection and the life Add Comment |
| What do you learn about God in this passage? | he can raise people from the dead Add Comment |
| How can you use this passage to explain the gospel to someone? | Jesus can do all because he is god Add Comment |
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| Why are the people so excited for Jesus? | because he was the Messiah Add Comment |
| What does Jesus focus on following His grand entrance into Jerusalem and why? | he sat on a donkey because it was written that he would Add Comment |
| This chapter takes place on the Sunday (what we now call Palm Sunday) before Jesus was crucified. What is the general mood and attitude towards Jesus? | they were excited Add Comment |
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| How could this help His disciples in the coming days and down the road? | it could help because they would know it has to happen to be with him Add Comment |
| What is the main point of this passage-what is Jesus' purpose in this passage? | Jesus is saying how they can only get to heaven if they believe Jesus died for their sins. Add Comment |
| How can this passage encourage you in your faith and in your life? | Romans 10:9 if you declare with your mouth Jesus is the Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead you will be saved. Add Comment |
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| Why can you not accomplish anything apart from Christ? | because the Bible says so Add Comment |
| How can this passage give you courage in your life? | if you believe in Jesus you will do much Add Comment |
| What is the main point of Jesus' teaching in this passage? | we need jesus Add Comment |
| What can you do on your own? | nothing 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 could use a cat to show how God created a beautiful creature then show how they are beautiful Add Comment |
| What do you see as a consistant theme or method to Jesus' teaching style (including this passage)? | he uses earthly things in his teaching like bread how he is the bread of life Add Comment |
| How does it help you to understand His teaching? | because then you can learn what he has to say Add Comment |
| Why do you think Jesus uses earthly things as illustrations (water, light, bread, sheep, etc.) in His teaching? | to show that all he makes can be used for good Add Comment |
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| What is the main point to Jesus' teaching in this passage? | he can heal because he is god and all that come to God god will listen Add Comment |
| Why are the Pharisees so upset with Jesus' teaching? | because it was the Sabbath Add Comment |
| What do you learn from Jesus' boldness towards the Pharisees? | he does not care if they cast him out of the synagogue Add Comment |
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| What is the main point of this passage? | the pharisees are trying to get evidence to kill jesus Add Comment |
| What is a truth Jesus keeps trying to get the people and Pharisees to understand and believe? | that they need to believe in god to be saved and not die in their sins 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 would not believe that he raised from the dead mn and defeated death Add Comment |
| What do you learn about Jesus and God? | Jesus is the son of god Add Comment |
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| Why was it so hard for the Pharisees to believe Jesus' teaching? | because they believed good acts get you to heaven not god Add Comment |
| Could Jesus be the Christ, the Messiah, if He were not God? Why or why not? | no because he would have sinned Add Comment |
| What evidence is there in this passage that Jesus is God? | Add Comment |
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| How should you apply Jesus' teaching at the end of the chapter to your own life? | not trust all people because they could be evil because at the end he is talking about judas betraying him 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 they were going to make him king and then he would not have been able to be crucified Add Comment |
| Why was it so hard for the people to understand Jesus teaching in this passage? | because when they knew Jesus would come they thought he would be a strong king not just like a normal person. 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 take more time to read the bible and not my cat book Add Comment |
| What does that tell you about God's desire for man (including you)? | he wants us to be well and not sin but we all have a sinful nature we can try not to though Add Comment |
| Why is it important to understand that Jesus and God are equal? | because Jesus is man and god Add Comment |
| What did Jesus tell the man to do when He saw him the second time? | see you are well sin no more 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? | republicans and democrats Add Comment |
| What can you learn from Jesus' approach to evangelism that you could use? | strike up a conversation then talk about the gospel just like jesus talked about the power of god 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 asked for a drink to start a conversation with her Add Comment |
| What is the number one thing that keeps you from telling someone about Jesus? | sin and 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? | I don't think so but maybe? Add Comment |
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| Why do you think Nicodemus came to Jesus at night? | because he did not want the other people to know he was seeing God for help Add Comment |
| What do you learn about man? | he asked God for help and got it Add Comment |
| What do you learn about God from this passage? | he teaches but not always clearly Add Comment |
| Why do you think Nicodemus had such a hard time understanding what Jesus was teaching him? | because he was saying being born again and that is hard to understand what God meant by that Add Comment |
| How would you share with someone why they need Jesus? | because all need jesus to enter heaven. Add Comment |
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| What do you learn about holiness and obedience? | trust in God. they took down the temple because they trusted god Add Comment |
| Why was Jesus in the right to drive out the money changers from the temple? | because it was a holy place not a trade hut Add Comment |
| What do you learn about Jesus' authority? | he can do miracles Add Comment |
| What do you learn about righteoues anger? | he was angry with them but he did not overreact and did not raise his voice Add Comment |
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| What do you learn about Jesus? | he came to save us Add Comment |
| What do you learn about the relationship between God and Jesus? | jesus is the son, God is the father Add Comment |
| What do you learn about God? | he sent his one and begotten son to save us. 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 was with God and the word was god Add Comment |
| What do you learn about Jesus' purpose on earth? | he came to die and save us Add Comment |
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| What did Boaz say about Ruth that he had heard in verse 11? | be kind and not not be annoying 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 don't think there is anyone alone but I could show kindness by going over to give them company if I trust them. Add Comment |
| What is one thing you can do so that people will speak about you the way you want them to? | be kind and not be to annoying. Add Comment |
| What do you want people to say about you? | that I am nice and kind Add Comment |
| How does Ruth continue to show respect and love towards Naomi? | worthy Add Comment |
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| What can you do to better show love to other people? | be kinder to others especial my brother. Add Comment |
| How did Boaz show noble character? | he " Redeems" ruth Add Comment |
| What do you learn about God's love through reading Ruth? | he loves us even when we move and even if like naomi we turn away from God he still loves us. Add Comment |
| Is there anything new that stood out to you reading through Ruth again? | if people say naomi on the floor people might have misinterpreted it. Add Comment |
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| How did Ruth show love for Naomi? | she went out to work in the fields for food for both of them. Add Comment |
| How did God show love toward Ruth? | he blessed her with Boaz and his kindness Add Comment |
| How did Boaz show love for Ruth? | he let her work in his fields for food everyday. 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? | he can help when we lose a loved one. Add Comment |
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| What did Naomi tell the people to call her and why? | mara because mara means 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? | she would feel nervous but maybe excited Add Comment |
| Why do you think Ruth wanted to stay with Naomi? | because she is loyal Add Comment |
| What did Ruth tell Naomi when Naomi told her to go back with Orpah? | "Do not urge me to leave you or to return from following you. For where you go I will go, and where you lodge I will lodge. Your people shall be my people, and your God my God. 17 Where you die I will die, and there will I be buried. May the Lord do so to me and more also if anything but death parts me from you. Add Comment |
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| What stands out to as the main theme of the book? | Ruth stayed with naomi even when her sisters in law left Add Comment |
| Did you read the whole book? | I have before but not this time because I already know the story. 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? | they repented and joan his like us angry when something we are excited for doesn't happen he wanted nineveh gone but God forgave them this time. Add Comment |
| What is something from the book of Jonah that you can take and put into practice in your everyday life? | repent Add Comment |
| What should have been Jonah's response after God told him to go to Nineveh? | he should have followed his command Add Comment |
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| How do you respond when God does something that you don't like? | I ask myself why did he do this Add Comment |
| How should we respond when someone does something that we don't like or agree with? | not overreact and keep it to ourselves unless it is something about religion 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? | if you know they are going to argue just don't yell or overreact Add Comment |
| What Are some of God's traits listed in this chapter? | gracious mercifully and slow to anger Add Comment |
| What was Jonah's response when God did something he disagreed with? | he was very angry Add Comment |
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| How should we respond to the Word of God? | listen and do as he says Add Comment |
| What was God's message for Nineveh? | nineveh shall be overthrown Add Comment |
| How did Nineveh respond to the message from God? | they repented Add Comment |
| What did God do when He saw their response? | spared their lives Add Comment |
| How do you usually respond to God's Word? | I don't know Add Comment |
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| When we are troubled or are in difficult situations what should we do, and continue doing? | praying to God and worshiping him. Add Comment |
| What did Jonah realize while in the fish? | he should trust moire in god and go to nineveh Add Comment |
| What is the first thing Jonah did when he finds himself in a bad situation? | called out to the Lord. Add Comment |
| What are some difficult things in your life that you need to pray about? | that my cats will live a long healthy life. Add Comment |
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| What was Jonah told to do? | go to nievah Add Comment |
| What did the sailors come to realize after they threw Jonah off the boat? | that he is the true God and theirs were false gods. Add Comment |
| What did he do instead? | went to tarsis 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 I got in trouble Add Comment |
| Why did God send a storm after the ship Jonah was on? | yes Add Comment |
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| Why do you think Paul said to "remember my chains"? | remember that he was captured but God set him free Add Comment |
| There are christians suffereing around the world and dying for Christ. Take a few minutes to pray for believers around the world. What are 2 things you can pray for them about? | that they will stay strong to God and not stay away, and for protection Add Comment |
| What is Paul asking for prayer for? | for us that God may use us as a door. 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? | because if you help someone look in the bible you might find something new you didn't know to help share more of the bible. Add Comment |
| What are the main things you pray about? | my cat Lexi three legs gone 8-9 years to come back and for God to help me. Add Comment |
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| What does it look like to set your heart and mind on Christ? | not doing by the flesh but doing by the spirit and not giving into the flesh's desires. Add Comment |
| What does it look like to put to death sin? | put to death what is earthly to you Add Comment |
| What can you do to help set your mind and heart on Christ and put to death the sin? | do by the spirit not by the flesh Add Comment |
| Why do you want to set your heart and mind on Christ and put to death the sin? | because he created and saved us so we can go to heaven with him. Add Comment |
| What does it look like to forgive someone? | in your heart you wipe away the anger you had and don't hold it against them to fully forgive them. Add Comment |
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| Using that example, what does God say about that? | to worship and not be disqualified as esv puts it. 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? | they believe the big bang with no evidence. Add Comment |
| What have we been given? | the holy spirit Add Comment |
| Who is our authority? | God Add Comment |
| What dwells in Christ? | knowledge of God's mysteries Add Comment |
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| List at least 4 different characteristics or roles of Jesus list in verses 15-20? | creater, head of the body of church, firstborn of all creation, the perfect sacrifice. Add Comment |
| What is the gospel Paul talks about in verse 23? | jesus's life and him dying on the cross. Add Comment |
| What is the mystery Paul talks about in verse 26? | that the messiah has come. Add Comment |
| What is Paul's desire in verse 28? | teach everyone with wisdom. Add Comment |
| What stands out to you from this passage about Jesus? | it says that he created all but wouldn't it have been God not Jesus? Add Comment |
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| What was Paul's focus before he was saved? | Persecute christians Add Comment |
| What does Paul now consider gain, what is most important to him now? | Christ god Add Comment |
| What is Paul's main point in verses 12-21? | Keep our eyes on God and do not set our mind on earthly things Add Comment |
| Where does righteousess come from? | Law 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 do not do what the flesh wants but what the spirit wants Add Comment |
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| Why is Paul in prison? | Because he stood up for the gospell Add Comment |
| What can you learn about prayer based on Paul's example? | We need to thank God for what he has done not just ask God for help with things Add Comment |
| What is Paul's perspective about his time in prison? | God has a plan for him even in prison Add Comment |
| What is Paul's perspective on life? | Love fo god and not for the flesh Add Comment |
| How is God using Paul while in prison? | To help people know even when you are in prison god is with you Add Comment |
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| What is Paul's encouragement for believers in the first 4 verses? | Do not serve God for your benefit but for gods 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 Add Comment |
| How can you put Paul's encouragement from verses 1-4 into practice? | Preach the gospel even when it does not give you anything Add Comment |
| How can you "shine like stars" in this generation? | Stand up for the Bible and do what is right even when it will make people hate you Add Comment |
| What is Paul's encouragement for believers in the first 4 verses? | Do not serve God for your benefit but for gods 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 Add Comment |
| How can you put Paul's encouragement from verses 1-4 into practice? | Preach the gospel even when it does not give you anything Add Comment |
| How can you "shine like stars" in this generation? | Stand up for the Bible and do what is right even when it will make people hate you 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? | Thanksgiving Add Comment |
| What happens to your focus when you are thankful? | More focused on the good things God has done not the bad things in life Add Comment |
| Why do you think Paul adds "with thanksgiving"? | To be thankful for the food Add Comment |
| What do you have to be thankful for? | Everything God has given us Add Comment |
| What should you be thinking about that would be in line with whatever is true, noble, right, pure and lovely? | God and not of the flesh Add Comment |
| What does it mean to "let your gentleness be evident to all"? | In how you speak to people Add Comment |
| List 5 reasons you have to "rejoice in the Lord always". | He is good He created all He made cats He loves us He died for us He defeated death Add Comment |
| Paul then follows up with what to think on. How does thinking this way also help with anxiety and worry? | He says not to be anxious Add Comment |
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| What is our struggle against? | Satan and the fleshes desires Add Comment |
| What do you think is the main reason why many Christians pray so little and so rarely? | Because they only think they need god when things are bad Add Comment |
| What do we need for the battle? | God's help Add Comment |
| What keeps you from praying? | If I am sick or if I forget Add Comment |
| Is there an area in your life you are not honoring them? If so, take a few minutes to confess that to God and ask Him to help you change. | Ok Add Comment |
| What does it look like to honor your parents? | Following all their rules and obeying them Add Comment |
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| Paul continues his list of how we should act and what to avoid as believers. What is his summary statement in verse 1 on how to live? | Be imatators of god 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 look like I am a different person Add Comment |
| Paul ends the chapter talking about the roles and responsibilities for husbands and wives. He sums it up in verse 33. What does he tell husbands to do and what does he tell wives to do? | Love his wife as himself and for the wives to respect her husband Add Comment |
| How does living according to what Paul lists make you stand out from kids at school? | We would be strange to them not doing wrong 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? | Be kind to one another Add Comment |
| What should we do that will help us to obey God? | Read the Bible and learn what to do and what not to do Add Comment |
| What are 3 characteristics Paul lists in verse 2 of the kind of people God wants us to be? | Humility gentleness 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? | Go and make disciples of all the nations Add Comment |
| What did God want Paul to do (v8-9)? | There is no mystery in verse six it just talks about don't let people decide you with empty words Add Comment |
| What is the mystery Paul talks about (v6)? | I struggle if they are not a Christian and the Bible gives me encouragement Add Comment |
| How do you feel about talking about the Chrisitan faith with others? What do you struggle with and what gives you encouragement? | Walk as children in the light 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. | Nathan friend Jason old friend Mr. Frodsham old teacher Add Comment |
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| In God's eyes, what is the status of those outside of Christ, and why (v3)? | Children of wrath living in the passion of the flesh 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? | For we were all children of wrath and carried out the desires of the flesh Add Comment |
| What was God's response to our sin problem and why did he provide a solution according to verses 4-5? | God is rich in mercy and love even when we are dead God has made us alive Add Comment |
| How does Paul describe the lives of these Ephesian Christians before they came to faith (v1)? | Dead in the trespasses of sins Add Comment |
| What is salvation based on according to verses 8-9? | We have been saved through faith Add Comment |
| What does God have planned for us? | Jesus dying on the cross for our sins Add Comment |
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| What's the two-part definition of a true Christian in verse 15? | Faith and love? Add Comment |
| God in three persons (the Trinity) is at work in saving us. What does each member of the Trinity specifically do; Father, Son and Holy Spirit? | Son saved us father created us and the holy Spirit helps us live for god Add Comment |
| What are some of the spiritual blessings we have in Christ? | Grace and Peace Add Comment |
| Who did Paul preach to in Ephesus? | The saints Add Comment |
| What does the word "adoption" (v5) tell us about the change from our old way of life as unbelievers to our new life in Christ? | He has predestined us Add Comment |
| What's the two-part definition of a true Christian in verse 15? | Faith and love? Add Comment |
| God in three persons (the Trinity) is at work in saving us. What does each member of the Trinity specifically do; Father, Son and Holy Spirit? | Son saved us father created us and the holy Spirit helps us live for god Add Comment |
| What are some of the spiritual blessings we have in Christ? | Grace and Peace Add Comment |
| Who did Paul preach to in Ephesus? | The saints Add Comment |
| What does the word "adoption" (v5) tell us about the change from our old way of life as unbelievers to our new life in Christ? | I have an esv it doesn't say Add Comment |
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| What does Paul mention a couple of times in is opening greeting in the first 5 verses? | jesus saved us from sin by dying on the cross Add Comment |
| What is the Gospel? | the good news Add Comment |
| What is Paul's first warning to the church in Galatia? | there are some that want to distort the gospel Add Comment |
| Where does Paul receive his authority and direction? | god Add Comment |
| Welcome to the Earn Your Way Program! Whether this is your first time using this program or you are returning, we are glad you are going through it and hope this points you to Christ, that you learn more about who God is and how much He loves you and also that this helps develop the habit of spending time in God's Word. I would encourage you to begin with prayer and then end with prayer and consider what God might have you do in response to what you read. Please let us know if you have any questions, concerns or issues with the program. We are going to spend time the New Testament as we begin. Is this your first time or have you done the Earn Your Way program before? | i have done this before Add Comment |
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| What is Paul's encouragement in verse 9? | Let us not get weary Add Comment |
| What is the truth we learn from the farmer in verse 7? | Do not be decieved Add Comment |
| What should we be doing while we wait for the harvest of eternal life? (verse 10) | Do good to everyone and especially the ones I. The house hold of faith Add Comment |
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| How does true faith express itself? | It would be shown at all times not just at church Add Comment |
| As a Christian, what were you called to be? | I don't know I am not old enough to have a job Add Comment |
| Why did Christ set us free? (verse 1) | It does not say why it says that he has and we should not turn back to slavery Add Comment |
| How can you misuse your freedom? | To do anything you want even when you know it's bad Add Comment |
| In what way does Paul want his Christian brothers to stand firm? (verse 1) | Do not submit to slavery Add Comment |
| For those who have faith, whose righteousness do we put our hope in? | God Add Comment |
| How does true faith express itself? | It would be shown at all times not just at church Add Comment |
| As a Christian, what were you called to be? | I don't know I am not old enough to have a job Add Comment |
| Why did Christ set us free? (verse 1) | It does not say why it says that he has and we should not turn back to slavery Add Comment |
| How can you misuse your freedom? | To do anything you want even when you know it's bad Add Comment |
| In what way does Paul want his Christian brothers to stand firm? (verse 1) | Do not submit to slavery Add Comment |
| For those who have faith, whose righteousness do we put our hope in? | God Add Comment |
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| Have you ever lost a friend because you stood up for the truth? | Maybe? If so I don't remember Add Comment |
| How were the Galatians treating Paul now? | Badly for telling the truth Add Comment |
| Under what circumstance did Paul first preach the gospel to the Galatians? | Bodily allilment Add Comment |
| What does Paul say that his Christian brothers had, but now do not have? | Freedom now they want to shut them out Add Comment |
| How did the Galatians treat Paul during that time? | Did not scorn or despised him Add Comment |
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| What issue is Paul addressing with the Galatians? | JESUS DIED AND THE PEOPLE STILL DID NOT BELIEVE THAT IT WAS JESUS Add Comment |
| Why do we still need to follow scripture if we are saved by grace through faith in Jesus? | BECAUSE WE NEED TO LEARN HOW TO BE GOOD CHRISTIANS Add Comment |
| What does Paul salvation comes from? | JESUS Add Comment |
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| Why was it shocking to the Jews that Paul was called to preach the gospel to the Gentiles? | they think they are better than the gentiles Add Comment |
| What task was Paul given? | preach to the gentiles Add Comment |