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| Do you have a reading plan (where and when to read the Bible)? | No, I'm trying to work on it though Add Comment |
| If so, what is it and how are you doing? If not, why not and what could it look like (where would you like to read)? | I would just read it in my room, most likely at night Add Comment |
| Why is it important to know what is in the Bible? | because the bible is the WAY Add Comment |
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| Why would David call God his Rock? | because through his sorrow, God was there Add Comment |
| What are the benefits of obeying God's Word that David gives? | Peace and knowing that He is the way Add Comment |
| What does David describe about God's Word (verses 7-10)? List as many as you find. | perfect, sure, right, pure, clean, and true Add Comment |
| Why do you think David uses a lot of repitition when describing God's Word (the Bible)? | Because it is the way Add Comment |
| Why would David call God his Redeemer? | He rescued him in bankruptcy and total loss 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. | everlasting destruction 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. | it goes against the 10 commandments 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? | they chose to suppress the truth about God and instead embrace foolish ideas and darkened thinking 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?” | I learn that he is amazing and can make anything Add Comment |
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| Why did David write a song about both the night and the day? | to describe the praise of the heavens and the great value of God's word Add Comment |
| What must the being who made all this, both what is seen and what is not seen, be like? | The creator Add Comment |
| How constantly does God declare what is like by what has been made? | very continuously Add Comment |
| What qualities/ characteristics of God can you discover by what has been made? List as many as you can. | glory, handiwork, and knowledge Add Comment |
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| Why do you think David begins the Psalm with what can be known about God in creation and then spend the rest of the Psalm talking about how wonderful God’s Word is? | to establish a foundation of awe and reverence Add Comment |
| First notice the structure by following the action. One thing you should notice is that the verse breaks in the wrong place. Please note that chapter breaks and verse breaks were done by Robert Stephanus in the 16th century and he had no idea what he was doing and unfortunately they stuck. Verse 5 should begin with “In them he has set…”. If you look closely, you will notice that a person can sing the first line of the song and then the choir responds. This is repeated with both the leader and choir singing the last line together: “whose voice is not heard.” There is a middle part where the leader sings and the choir responds. Then there the final part which is a repeat of the first – leader, response, leader, response, both: “and there sin nothing hidden from its heat.” From this structure you can make out the meaning or point of this song. So what is the point of this song? | to demonstrate how God speaks to humanity through nature and Scripture Add Comment |
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| The way we would say verse 8 is “the moment my head hit the pillow I am out like a light.” How is this possible in the midst of great trials? | because God is there for us 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? | read this psalm, and trust in God Add Comment |
| Write in one sentence the main point of this Psalm. | emphasizes trust in God for joy and peace Add Comment |
| How can you use this Psalm to encourage others who are going through hard times? | So that they know that God is ALWAYS there Add Comment |
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| What than are we to ponder (think deeply about)? | I'm not sure 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, but I wouldn't like to share it if thats alright. 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? | the fear of God repels sin and keeps it at bay 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. | relying on God, reflecting on His goodness, honoring Him with grateful hearts, and focusing on His truth Add Comment |
| What than are we to ponder (think deeply about)? | I'm not sure 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, but I wouldn't like to share it if thats alright. 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? | the fear of God repels sin and keeps it at bay 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. | relying on God, reflecting on His goodness, honoring Him with grateful hearts, and focusing on His truth Add Comment |
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| What do you notice about God and his character in this Psalm? | he provides protection, a source of glory, and a lifter of the head 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? | This psalm can provide peace in your mind to know that God is there for you, and protecting 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 keep my head up and my mind clear while I'm running in track. I stress a lot, especially before a race Add Comment |
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| Why is the contrast important? | Psalm 3 focuses on the believer's outward experience of facing adversity and Psalm 139 emphasizes God's intimate knowledge and presence Add Comment |
| What are some things Psalm 3 and Psalm 139 have in common? | They both explain God's omnipresence Add Comment |
| There is a contrast in the psalm around the idea of salvation. What is it ? | the perspective of the psalmist 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? | glory, strength, and power, they highlight God's greatness and sovereignty 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 it would remind you of it when you wake up or think about psalms Add Comment |
| Write in one sentence the main point of this Psalm. | David's reliance on God during a time of personal crisis, finding comfort in God's protection and the assurance of His salvation Add Comment |
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| Who is the focus of Jesus' prayers? | himself and his disciples Add Comment |
| What does Jesus focus His prayer on for the disciples and other believers? | unity and protection Add Comment |
| What does Jesus praying tell you about the importance of prayer? | that it really is a way to know god Add Comment |
| What can you learn from Jesus' prayers as to how to pray for others? | we have to understand how the Add Comment |
| How would this change the way you pray for others? | i might say some more stuff about their situation instead of just them 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 comfort and reassure them about their future persecution Add Comment |
| How could this be confusing to His disciples? | because they were unaware of what he was talking about Add Comment |
| How could this be encouraging to the disciples and to you? | this could be encouraging because it Add Comment |
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| What do you learn about Jesus from this passage? | he is very obidient to god Add Comment |
| Why does Jesus seem so calm? | because he knows God is on his side Add Comment |
| How can we learn to remain calm during a crisis, storm, stress, emergency, etc? | because WE know God is on our side Add Comment |
| What do you learn about the disciples, how were they reacting and feeling? | They initially react with fear and denial, but their feelings evolve as they witness Jesus' arrest and trial Add Comment |
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| What can you learn about comforting someone from the way Jesus responded to Mary? | that you don 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? | her posture is surprisingly straight and good for being bent over. her voice is shaky but tender, jesus is looking at her with so much love in his eyes Add Comment |
| Why was is it important that Jesus showed Himself to others? | It provided tangible proof of his resurrection Add Comment |
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| Is there someone you need to forgive (or apologize to) to be reconciled to? If so, pray about that and I encourage you to make it happen. | yes Add Comment |
| What do you learn about forgiveness and reconciliation from Jesus? | even after failing, individuals can be restored to service Add Comment |
| How do you think Peter felt after Jesus talked to him? | better about his situation Add Comment |
| What did Jesus do for Peter? | he restores peter to the ministry Add Comment |
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| Why was Jesus' death necessary? | to show that he is willing to die for our sins Add Comment |
| Why did Pilate give into the crowd and pharisees? | he feared a riot Add Comment |
| What stands out to you about His death? | his final words Add Comment |
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| Why can you not accomplish anything apart from Christ? | i don Add Comment |
| How can this passage give you courage in your life? | offering the promise of abiding in Christ Add Comment |
| What is the main point of Jesus' teaching in this passage? | abiding in Christ and bearing fruit Add Comment |
| What can you do on your own? | most things Add Comment |
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| How could this help His disciples in the coming days and down the road? | promising them a "Helper" Add Comment |
| What is the main point of this passage-what is Jesus' purpose in this passage? | Jesus comforts his disciples, assuring them that he is preparing a place for them Add Comment |
| How can this passage encourage you in your faith and in your life? | assuring believers of Jesus' love, his presence, and a promised eternal home Add Comment |
| How could this help His disciples in the coming days and down the road? | promising them a "Helper" Add Comment |
| What is the main point of this passage-what is Jesus' purpose in this passage? | Jesus comforts his disciples, assuring them that he is preparing a place for them Add Comment |
| How can this passage encourage you in your faith and in your life? | assuring believers of Jesus' love, his presence, and a promised eternal home 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)? | im not sure Add Comment |
| This chapter takes place on Thursday evening, the day before He is crucified. | okay Add Comment |
| What was the point of Jesus washing the disciples' feet? | it was a statement about His purpose and mission on Earth, and the attitude of humility He wants His disciples to adopt Add Comment |
| What attribute or charater trait of Jesus stands out to you in this passage and why? | His humility and love. it shows that even though He is Christ, He is still like us. Add Comment |
| How do you think Peter felt when Jesus predicted his denials? | a mixture of shock, disbelief, and a deep sense of personal failure Add Comment |
| How would you feel if Jesus called out your sin ahead of time? | i would be confused Add Comment |
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| Why are the people so excited for Jesus? | they saw him as a potential leader Add Comment |
| What does Jesus focus on following His grand entrance into Jerusalem and why? | cleansing the Temple, overturning the tables of the money changers, and calling out those who were profiting from the sacred space 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? | excitement and hope Add Comment |
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| What is the main point of this passage? | the miraculous resurrection of Lazarus Add Comment |
| What does God reveal about Himself? | His power, love, and compassion Add Comment |
| What do you learn about God in this passage? | God's power over death, his compassion for suffering, and his love for his children Add Comment |
| How can you use this passage to explain the gospel to someone? | highlighting Jesus's declaration that he is the resurrection and the life, offering hope of eternal life to those who believe in him Add Comment |
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| How can you use that style to share Jesus with someone? What would you use as imagery or illustration? | i can show through images the many things he Add Comment |
| What do you see as a consistant theme or method to Jesus' teaching style (including this passage)? | the parable Add Comment |
| How does it help you to understand His teaching? | i Add Comment |
| Why do you think Jesus uses earthly things as illustrations (water, light, bread, sheep, etc.) in His teaching? | The unknown was illustrated by the known Add Comment |
| How can you use that style to share Jesus with someone? What would you use as imagery or illustration? | i can show through images the many things he Add Comment |
| What do you see as a consistant theme or method to Jesus' teaching style (including this passage)? | the parable Add Comment |
| How does it help you to understand His teaching? | i Add Comment |
| Why do you think Jesus uses earthly things as illustrations (water, light, bread, sheep, etc.) in His teaching? | The unknown was illustrated by the known Add Comment |
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| How should you apply Jesus' teaching at the end of the chapter to your own life? | trust in him as 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? | to avoid the potential for being made a king by force Add Comment |
| Why was it so hard for the people to understand Jesus teaching in this passage? | because they were often rooted in religious metaphors and symbolism, and some teachings were simply difficult to grasp due to their unconventional nature Add Comment |
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| Why was it so hard for the Pharisees to believe Jesus' teaching? | they were envious and suspicious of His popularity Add Comment |
| Could Jesus be the Christ, the Messiah, if He were not God? Why or why not? | no because he wouldn Add Comment |
| What evidence is there in this passage that Jesus is God? | Jesus's claims and actions, particularly his teachings and his refusal to seek personal glory Add Comment |
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| What is the main point of this passage? | Jesus reveals his divine nature and offers freedom from sin and bondage Add Comment |
| What is a truth Jesus keeps trying to get the people and Pharisees to understand and believe? | true faith and a transformed heart over outward religious practices Add Comment |
| What happens when you believe God is all powerful and all knowing, but you believe Jesus was only a man and a good teacher, but not God? | i Add Comment |
| What do you learn about Jesus and God? | Jesus claims to be the "I AM" (a name associated with God in the Old Testament), asserts his pre-existence before Abraham, and that his words and actions reveal his divine nature and connection to God the Father Add Comment |
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| What is the main point to Jesus' teaching in this passage? | spiritual blindness is the true cause of people's inability to see the truth Add Comment |
| Why are the Pharisees so upset with Jesus' teaching? | it challenged the Pharisees' authority, traditions, and their perceived righteousness Add Comment |
| What do you learn from Jesus' boldness towards the Pharisees? | true spiritual sight comes from humility and openness to God's truth, not from self-proclaimed knowledge or pride Add Comment |
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| What do you learn about Jesus? | he is the word Add Comment |
| What do you learn about the relationship between God and Jesus? | they are eternally bound together Add Comment |
| What do you learn about God? | he created all things Add Comment |
| We are 4 weeks from Easter, so we are going to go through the Gospel of John so that we can go through the death and resurrection of Jesus at Easter. Who is the Word? | jesus Add Comment |
| What do you learn about Jesus' purpose on earth? | it 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? | motivation to read my bible Add Comment |
| What does that tell you about God's desire for man (including you)? | he wants to learn and relate to us Add Comment |
| Why is it important to understand that Jesus and God are equal? | because they are technically the same person Add Comment |
| What did Jesus tell the man to do when He saw him the second time? | touched his eyes 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? | different groups of people at school Add Comment |
| What can you learn from Jesus' approach to evangelism that you could use? | you can connect with other groups and friend groups at school by sharing mutual interests 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 connected to people in a personal way Add Comment |
| What is the number one thing that keeps you from telling someone about Jesus? | motivation and my memory 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. i only really dont like one person and its not for that Add Comment |
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| Why do you think Nicodemus came to Jesus at night? | fear Add Comment |
| What do you learn about man? | they need to be "born again" spiritually Add Comment |
| What do you learn about God from this passage? | God's love for the world is so profound Add Comment |
| Why do you think Nicodemus had such a hard time understanding what Jesus was teaching him? | he was a Pharisee, and likely fixated on the physical and legalistic aspects of his faith, rather than the spiritual and transformative nature of Jesus' message Add Comment |
| How would you share with someone why they need Jesus? | to be saved in the afterlife, and feel positively better overall Add Comment |
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| What do you learn about holiness and obedience? | they assert true knowledge Add Comment |
| Why was Jesus in the right to drive out the money changers from the temple? | i Add Comment |
| What do you learn about Jesus' authority? | miracle of turning water into wine at a wedding in Cana, and by cleansing the temple Add Comment |
| What do you learn about righteoues anger? | anger, when motivated by a desire to uphold God's honor and fight injustice, can be a righteous and even necessary emotion Add Comment |
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| What can you do to better show love to other people? | not make rude jokes to my friends Add Comment |
| How did Boaz show noble character? | kindness, compassion, integrity, and a strong sense of responsibility and justice Add Comment |
| What do you learn about God's love through reading Ruth? | that it Add Comment |
| Is there anything new that stood out to you reading through Ruth again? | that was the first time i Add Comment |
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| What did Boaz say about Ruth that he had heard in verse 11? | "I have been told of all that you have done for your mother-in-law since the death of your husband, how you have left your father and mother and the land of your birth, and have come to a people that you did not know before 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 Add Comment |
| What is one thing you can do so that people will speak about you the way you want them to? | i don Add Comment |
| What do you want people to say about you? | i want people to say good things about me, but my ex-bsf keeps spreading bad stuff about me, so that Add Comment |
| How does Ruth continue to show respect and love towards Naomi? | making a solemn vow to stay by her side, forsaking her homeland and family, and actively working to provide for both of them Add Comment |
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| How did Ruth show love for Naomi? | unwavering loyalty and selfless actions Add Comment |
| How did God show love toward Ruth? | guiding her through a difficult situation, providing for her needs, and blessing her with a prosperous future and a place in the lineage of Jesus Add Comment |
| How did Boaz show love for Ruth? | acts of kindness and protection 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? | to know that he is always there for me and protecting me Add Comment |
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| What did Naomi tell the people to call her and why? | Add Comment |
| Ruth is moving to a foreign land and a foreign people, how do you think she felt and how would you feel? | i think she felt very nervous. i Add Comment |
| Why do you think Ruth wanted to stay with Naomi? | to show support Add Comment |
| What did Ruth tell Naomi when Naomi told her to go back with Orpah? | Where you go I will go. Add Comment |
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| What stands out to as the main theme of the book? | christianity. Add Comment |
| Did you read the whole book? | no, i Add Comment |
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| How should we respond to the Word of God? | we should respond by praising it. Add Comment |
| What was God's message for Nineveh? | "Forty days more, and Nineveh will be overthrown!" Add Comment |
| How did Nineveh respond to the message from God? | believing him, declaring a fast, and putting on sackcloth Add Comment |
| What did God do when He saw their response? | God relented from the disaster he had threatened and did not destroy the city Add Comment |
| How do you usually respond to God's Word? | i don Add Comment |
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| What was Jonah told to do? | go to the city of Nineveh Add Comment |
| What did the sailors come to realize after they threw Jonah off the boat? | the storm subsided, and they came to fear and respect God Add Comment |
| What did he do instead? | tried to flee in the opposite direction 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? | no, i always do things when im told to Add Comment |
| Why did God send a storm after the ship Jonah was on? | He wanted to wake Jonah up, to get his attention, to redirect his affections Add Comment |
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| When we are troubled or are in difficult situations what should we do, and continue doing? | we should pray, and continue praying in order to prioritize self care and ensure positivity Add Comment |
| What did Jonah realize while in the fish? | God's power and his own foolishness Add Comment |
| What is the first thing Jonah did when he finds himself in a bad situation? | disobey God and run in the opposite direction Add Comment |
| What are some difficult things in your life that you need to pray about? | algebra. algebra will infact be the death of me. HOW DO I DO GRAPHS 💔 Add Comment |
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| How do you respond when God does something that you don't like? | i don Add Comment |
| How should we respond when someone does something that we don't like or agree with? | we should POLITELY disagree. sometimes when i Add Comment |
| What can you do to help prepare yourself to react in a way that honors the Lord when you are in a situation that does not go well, or go against how you think it should go? | i Add Comment |
| What Are some of God's traits listed in this chapter? | being gracious, merciful, slow to anger, abounding in love, and relenting from disaster Add Comment |
| What was Jonah's response when God did something he disagreed with? | prays that God would just kill him on the spot 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? | obeying God's call, embracing compassion, and responding to God's grace Add Comment |
| What is something from the book of Jonah that you can take and put into practice in your everyday life? | to obey god Add Comment |
| What should have been Jonah's response after God told him to go to Nineveh? | to obey him and go Add Comment |
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| Why do you think Paul said to "remember my chains"? | as a reminder of his imprisonment 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 may live while still living through christ and that they don Add Comment |
| What is Paul asking for prayer for? | the spread of the gospel, protection from opposition, and for his own ministry to be fruitful, including his ability to travel and preach with joy 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? | by fostering a dependence on Him and a love for His mission Add Comment |
| What are the main things you pray about? | myself, i feel so selfish when i do that but im not gonna lie and say i dont Add Comment |
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| What does it look like to set your heart and mind on Christ? | praying, reading and studying your bible, trying not to sin, etc. Add Comment |
| What does it look like to put to death sin? | actively choosing to reject and resist sinful thoughts, desires, and actions Add Comment |
| What can you do to help set your mind and heart on Christ and put to death the sin? | i Add Comment |
| Why do you want to set your heart and mind on Christ and put to death the sin? | to have that Add Comment |
| What does it look like to forgive someone? | i don Add Comment |
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| Using that example, what does God say about that? | i don 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? | that being gay is a sin. in the original hebrew, the bible says that Add Comment |
| What have we been given? | fullness in christ Add Comment |
| Who is our authority? | christ Add Comment |
| What dwells in Christ? | all the fullness of the Godhead bodily Add Comment |
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| List at least 4 different characteristics or roles of Jesus list in verses 15-20? | son is invisible in god, firstborn over creation, in him all things were created, and he is before all things. Add Comment |
| What is the gospel Paul talks about in verse 23? | a message of hope Add Comment |
| What is the mystery Paul talks about in verse 26? | gods plan of salvation Add Comment |
| What is Paul's desire in verse 28? | to share the message of salvation with the Gentiles Add Comment |
| What stands out to you from this passage about Jesus? | he is superior to everyone and perfect in every way 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? | pray in secret, with a spirit of forgiveness, and with thanksgiving, and to pray persistently Add Comment |
| What happens to your focus when you are thankful? | i seem to be more focused when i Add Comment |
| Why do you think Paul adds "with thanksgiving"? | because he has heard of their faith and love for all the saints Add Comment |
| What do you have to be thankful for? | everything and everyone Add Comment |
| What should you be thinking about that would be in line with whatever is true, noble, right, pure and lovely? | focus on facts, ethical considerations, justice, integrity, and beauty in your daily life and interactions Add Comment |
| What does it mean to "let your gentleness be evident to all"? | to publicly display a calm, patient, and kind demeanor, even in difficult situations, as a reflection of a mature, Godly character Add Comment |
| List 5 reasons you have to "rejoice in the Lord always". | God's sovereignty, the gift of salvation, the assurance of eternal life, the promise of His presence, and the hope of future glory Add Comment |
| Paul then follows up with what to think on. How does thinking this way also help with anxiety and worry? | to not dwell on one thing Add Comment |
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| Why is Paul in prison? | preaching of the gospel and his teachings that challenged Jewish traditions and customs Add Comment |
| What can you learn about prayer based on Paul's example? | to be consistent in jesus and praying, and not use him for personal needs Add Comment |
| What is Paul's perspective about his time in prison? | opportunity to advance the gospel Add Comment |
| What is Paul's perspective on life? | a journey towards heaven Add Comment |
| How is God using Paul while in prison? | to spread the gospel Add Comment |
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| What is Paul's encouragement for believers in the first 4 verses? | to continue to stand firm and pray with joy Add Comment |
| What two things does Paul say believers are granted in verse 29 | double assurance and a privilege Add Comment |
| According to verse 13, what is our purpose? | enabling us to both will and to act in accordance with His good purpose Add Comment |
| How can you put Paul's encouragement from verses 1-4 into practice? | cultivate a spirit of gratitude and prayer Add Comment |
| How can you "shine like stars" in this generation? | committing yourself to jesus Add Comment |
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| What was Paul's focus before he was saved? | a zealous Pharisee Add Comment |
| What does Paul now consider gain, what is most important to him now? | spreading the gospel Add Comment |
| What is Paul's main point in verses 12-21? | to encourage believers to continue pressing on towards the goal of knowing Christ, not resting on past achievements, and to live with a heavenly perspective, even in the midst of earthly struggles Add Comment |
| Where does righteousess come from? | god 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"? | prioritizing spiritual growth, persevering through challenges, and letting go of worldly attachments Add Comment |
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| What is our struggle against? | i don Add Comment |
| What do you think is the main reason why many Christians pray so little and so rarely? | i think this because they probably think that you just have to believe in god to get into heaven but you have to KNOW god and understand him to get into heaven Add Comment |
| What do we need for the battle? | i again, don Add Comment |
| What keeps you from praying? | unmotivation 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. | no i really do love and value my parents Add Comment |
| What does it look like to honor your parents? | showing respect, appreciation, and care Add Comment |
| What is our struggle against? | i don Add Comment |
| What do you think is the main reason why many Christians pray so little and so rarely? | i think this because they probably think that you just have to believe in god to get into heaven but you have to KNOW god and understand him to get into heaven Add Comment |
| What do we need for the battle? | i again, don Add Comment |
| What keeps you from praying? | unmotivation 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. | no i really do love and value my parents Add Comment |
| What does it look like to honor your parents? | showing respect, appreciation, and care 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? | For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain Add Comment |
| Would your life look different if you submitted to this list and lived it out? How would it look different? | i think it would look different. it would look different because i honestly feel like i can be pretty mean to certain people 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 their wives as they love themselves, and wives to respect their husbands Add Comment |
| How does living according to what Paul lists make you stand out from kids at school? | use our time wisely means that we must be focused on being Godly men and women Add Comment |
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| What does Paul insist that believers do (v17-19)? | continually pray, give thanks for everything, and avoid quenching the Holy Spirit Add Comment |
| Paul gives a specific list of things to follow. Which of these do you want/need to work on? | i need to work on continually praying Add Comment |
| What should we do that will help us to obey God? | we should read the bible more and talk to him personally more to get to know him Add Comment |
| What are 3 characteristics Paul lists in verse 2 of the kind of people God wants us to be? | humility, having a servants heart, and integrity 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 nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you Add Comment |
| What did God want Paul to do (v8-9)? | spread the message of jesus 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? | I struggle with finding the right words but that 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. | friend azaelia, my step dad, and my brother Add Comment |
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| What's the two-part definition of a true Christian in verse 15? | faith in the lord and love in god 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 initiates salvation, the Son redeems humanity, and the Holy Spirit empowers believers. Add Comment |
| What are some of the spiritual blessings we have in Christ? | redemption, forgiveness of sins, and the Holy Spirit Add Comment |
| Who did Paul preach to in Ephesus? | the church Add Comment |
| What does the word "adoption" (v5) tell us about the change from our old way of life as unbelievers to our new life in Christ? | the reception of a believer into the family of God. Add Comment |
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| What's the two-part definition of a true Christian in verse 15? | faith in the lord and love in god 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 initiates salvation, the Son redeems humanity, and the Holy Spirit empowers believers. Add Comment |
| What are some of the spiritual blessings we have in Christ? | redemption, forgiveness of sins, and the Holy Spirit Add Comment |
| Who did Paul preach to in Ephesus? | the church Add Comment |
| What does the word "adoption" (v5) tell us about the change from our old way of life as unbelievers to our new life in Christ? | the reception of a believer into the family of God. Add Comment |
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| What does Paul mention a couple of times in is opening greeting in the first 5 verses? | grace and peace Add Comment |
| What is the Gospel? | good news Add Comment |
| What is Paul's first warning to the church in Galatia? | that there Add Comment |
| Where does Paul receive his authority and direction? | a revelation of jesus Add Comment |
| Welcome to the Earn Your Way Program! Whether this is your first time using this program or you are returning, we are glad you are going through it and hope this points you to Christ, that you learn more about who God is and how much He loves you and also that this helps develop the habit of spending time in God's Word. I would encourage you to begin with prayer and then end with prayer and consider what God might have you do in response to what you read. Please let us know if you have any questions, concerns or issues with the program. We are going to spend time the New Testament as we begin. Is this your first time or have you done the Earn Your Way program before? | yes it Add Comment |
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| What is Paul's encouragement in verse 9? | not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up Add Comment |
| What is the truth we learn from the farmer in verse 7? | importance of patience Add Comment |
| What should we be doing while we wait for the harvest of eternal life? (verse 10) | focus on god Add Comment |
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| How does true faith express itself? | in my opinion, almost any christian with true faith has a Add Comment |
| As a Christian, what were you called to be? | i don Add Comment |
| Why did Christ set us free? (verse 1) | to live in a relationship with God and others, as He intended, and to live a life of freedom from the power of sin and death Add Comment |
| How can you misuse your freedom? | you can do illegal things Add Comment |
| In what way does Paul want his Christian brothers to stand firm? (verse 1) | in faith Add Comment |
| For those who have faith, whose righteousness do we put our hope in? | our god Add Comment |
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| Have you ever lost a friend because you stood up for the truth? | yes Add Comment |
| How were the Galatians treating Paul now? | they gave him kindness Add Comment |
| Under what circumstance did Paul first preach the gospel to the Galatians? | he fell ill Add Comment |
| What does Paul say that his Christian brothers had, but now do not have? | their identity Add Comment |
| How did the Galatians treat Paul during that time? | they abandoned him Add Comment |
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| What issue is Paul addressing with the Galatians? | salvation by grave Add Comment |
| Why do we still need to follow scripture if we are saved by grace through faith in Jesus? | to learn and know him Add Comment |
| What does Paul salvation comes from? | grace Add Comment |
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| Why was it shocking to the Jews that Paul was called to preach the gospel to the Gentiles? | he had previously persecuted the church of god Add Comment |
| What task was Paul given? | to preach Add Comment |