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| Do you have any suggestions or changes for this program? | No 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? | that God is basically Jesus Add Comment |
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| How is this a comfort in times of fear? | it is not really comfortable Add Comment |
| Is it easy? | yes sometimes 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? | In Psalm 51, the question "Whom shall I fear?" at the start highlights David's initial fear of God's judgment. However, the psalm concludes with a plea for restoration and a promise to teach others God's ways, emphasizing the importance of trusting God's mercy and waiting for His action. David's journey in Psalm 51 underscores the significance of both confession and the expectation of God's forgiveness and restoration. 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? | that life isn't always easy sometimes it is hard 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? | According to Psalm 51, David relies on God's mercy, cleansing, and renewal of his spirit to avoid walking the path of his enemies; essentially, he seeks God's help to resist hatred and maintain a righteous path by asking for forgiveness Add Comment |
| What can you do to help you during those times when it is not easy to wait on the Lord? | you just have to do what makes sense Add Comment |
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| As a Christian, do you ever have to fear that God will abandon you? | yes sometimes Add Comment |
| Now the second conversation (verses 7-9). What do you notice about Psalm 51 and Psalm 27:7-9? | Now the second conversation (verses 7-9). What do you notice about Psalm 51 and Psalm 27:7-9? 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? | I know that he will not abandoned me but I always think he will 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 protect him during difficult times, offering refuge and stability. 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? | By focusing on God's faithfulness and seeking His presence, we can find strength and joy despite our fears. Add Comment |
| What in verse 2 keeps you from doing so? | In Psalm 27:2, David states that "When evil men advance against me to devour my flesh, my foes and my enemies stumbled and fell." Add Comment |
| Enemies, war! That is a lot to be afraid of. Why is David confident nonetheless? | In Psalm 27, despite being surrounded by enemies and facing war, David is confident due to his deep faith in God. He sees God as his light and salvation, and therefore, has no fear. His confidence stems from knowing that God will protect him, guide him, and deliver him from his troubles. Add Comment |
| Have you ever been bullied and wanted to retaliate? | No Add Comment |
| The answer to why is found in verse 4 & 5. What action did David take that took away his fears? | In Psalm 27:4-5 Add Comment |
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| What is David’s response to his fears? | like that the feras are taken care of by God Add Comment |
| What did he bring back to his mind? | the memory of a shepherd and his care for his flock, 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? | sometimes when I ride horses Add Comment |
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| What image does the still waters bring to your mind? | of a time with my old dog named vandal 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? | my friend joy Add Comment |
| What is the connection between green pastures, still waters and He restores my soul? | the Biblical imagery of Psalm 23, 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? | like I'm being mean to someone and it makes me mad at myself Add Comment |
| Staying with the shepherd/sheep picture, what image comes to mind when you read verse 2? | a shepherd guiding his flock to a peaceful and abundant resting place Add Comment |
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| What does God tell Moses to tell the Israelites who sent him? | "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? | like that he helps the world? Add Comment |
| What else does God tell Moses to tell the Israelites (verse 15)? | "lift up your staff" and "stretch out your hand over the sea" to divide the water, allowing the Israelites to cross on dry ground. Add Comment |
| For review, do you remember what LORD means (from Psalm 8 "Oh LORD our Lord")? If so, what does it mean? | Lord means God 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? | humanity's need for divine guidance and protection. 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? | people? Add Comment |
| Do your actions (the way you live) demonstrate that God is your Shepherd? | yes k think? Add Comment |
| What is the second phrase of verse 1? | I don't know 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. | Psalm 23 Add Comment |
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| Why was David not afraid of death? | In Psalm 23, David expressed a lack of fear in the face of death, primarily because he knew God was with him. 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? | it reveals God's love and care for us, and because it leads to spiritual growth and a closer relationship with Him. Add Comment |
| What as David not afraid of in verse 4? | In Psalm 23:4, David states that he "will fear no evil." He is not afraid of the "valley of the shadow of death" because he is confident in God's presence and protection, symbolized by His rod and staff. Add Comment |
| Have you experienced God's discipline? | no because I do not even know what that is Add Comment |
| A shepherd uses his staff to guide, direct and discipline his sheep. Do you find it comforting when your parents discipline you? | A shepherd uses his staff to guide, direct and discipline his sheep. Do you find it comforting when your parents discipline you? 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 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? | God save us so I do not really live in fear Add Comment |
| What can you start doing or stop doing to experience more peace and less fear and overflowing joy and love? | I can stop listening to people that are mean to me 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? | revealing his power, wisdom, artistry, and love. 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? | why does he have anything to do with me? 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.” | the psalmist, inspired by the grandeur of creation, expresses awe at God's majesty. This leads to the exclamation, "O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!" Add Comment |
| After reading all this, do you see that you are valuable to God? And why? | yes but also he valiulis everyone? 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?” | not that magestick? 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? | I do not know? 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? | because sometimes we need help and some times we do not Add Comment |
| How does this relate to Jesus’ confrontation with the chief priests and the scribes mentioned in Matthew 21? | highlights a clash between Jesus' claims and the religious leaders' established authority. 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 made us have life? 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? | like I think for the people that do need it Add Comment |
| What is the result of their praising in verse 2 of Psalm 8? | strengthens God's power against his adversaries, both literal and spiritual. Add Comment |
| Do you think He silenced them? | demons who knew Jesus' identity were often silenced by him. 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? | while not explicitly mentioning Jesus, is often interpreted by Christian scholars as a prophetic text foreshadowing Jesus' role as ruler and savior. Add Comment |
| What is the result of the children praising Jesus in the temple as explained in the Matthew passage in verse 15? | the chief priests and scribes were "indignant." Add Comment |
| When you look up at the stars in the sky what do you think about? | I think about the happy moments in my life 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? | reflecting on the beauty and grandeur of creation to inspire awe and wonder in the reader, 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? | I think that it is about who can sing? Add Comment |
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| Why did David write a song about both the night and the day? | through the created world. Add Comment |
| What must the being who made all this, both what is seen and what is not seen, be like? | immense, majestic, and wise, Add Comment |
| How constantly does God declare what is like by what has been made? | like we made and also what the made is like pule joy Add Comment |
| What qualities/ characteristics of God can you discover by what has been made? List as many as you can. | glory, wisdom, power, and communication. 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. | like I have my electronics taken away or any of the stuff that I love to do 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. | my parents are what they what to be and no one can say that they have to be this one person 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 have chosen to suppress the truth and replace it with their own ideas and idolatry. Add Comment |
| So go outside on a clear night in a dark place and look up and ask yourself: “What do I learn about the being who made all this?” | OK Add Comment |
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| Do you have a reading plan (where and when to read the Bible)? | no because I do not have any time to do it 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 like to read on my trampoline Add Comment |
| Why is it important to know what is in the Bible? | because if you are getting hard questions you would like to know them Add Comment |
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| Why would David call God his Rock? | because God is his follower Add Comment |
| What are the benefits of obeying God's Word that David gives? | Refreshing the soul: God's law is perfect and refreshes the soul. Making the simple wise: The statutes of the Lord make the simple wise. Giving joy to the heart: God's precepts are right and give joy to the heart. Enlightening the eyes: The commands of the Lord are radiant and give light to the eyes. Add Comment |
| What does David describe about God's Word (verses 7-10)? List as many as you find. | I Don't Know? Add Comment |
| Why do you think David uses a lot of repitition when describing God's Word (the Bible)? | because he had nothing to do? Add Comment |
| Why would David call God his Redeemer? | because he helps him like that 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? | like it may not be possible?? 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? | incorporate gratitude, quiet time with God, and reflection in your morning and evening routines. Add Comment |
| Write in one sentence the main point of this Psalm. | God?? Add Comment |
| How can you use this Psalm to encourage others who are going through hard times? | like I could say something to them Add Comment |
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| What than are we to ponder (think deeply about)? | Pondering, or deep thinking, can be directed towards various aspects of life, including spiritual matters, personal goals, and even simple observations. 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. | my mom because she is always stressed out 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? | Fearing God, which includes trusting and surrendering to Him, can prevent sin when we're angry because it shifts our focus from our own desires and emotions to God's will and authority. 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. | meditating on God's word, worshipping God, trusting in God, and being mindful of God's presence. Add Comment |
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| What do you notice about God and his character in this Psalm? | His loving nature, His plan for believers, and His sovereignty. 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? | if there is something wrong then I will pray to make things better Add Comment |
| How do want God to use the truths in this Psalm in your life and through your life? | to be respectful in life Add Comment |
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| Why is the contrast important? | because it can keep you safe Add Comment |
| What are some things Psalm 3 and Psalm 139 have in common? | share themes of God's presence, protection, and knowledge. Add Comment |
| There is a contrast in the psalm around the idea of salvation. What is it ? | The psalm doesn't have a specific contrast around the idea of salvation; 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? | like to be nice,friendly,and respectful 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 pray about someone Add Comment |
| Write in one sentence the main point of this Psalm. | like to understand the feelings of others?? Add Comment |
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| Why was Jesus' death necessary? | to save us Add Comment |
| Why did Pilate give into the crowd and pharisees? | because one of them needs protection?? Add Comment |
| What stands out to you about His death? | that he saved all of us and sacrificed himself 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 prepare them for the coming of the Holy Spirit and to assure them that his departure is for their own good. Add Comment |
| How could this be confusing to His disciples? | they didn't understand the future events he was describing, particularly his death and resurrection Add Comment |
| How could this be encouraging to the disciples and to you? | I could be more nicer and respectful Add Comment |
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| Who is the focus of Jesus' prayers? | God I think Add Comment |
| What does Jesus focus His prayer on for the disciples and other believers? | like to be more focused on him than your life?? Add Comment |
| What does Jesus praying tell you about the importance of prayer? | like to keep your life more safer Add Comment |
| What can you learn from Jesus' prayers as to how to pray for others? | to be respectful and not to be mean to them Add Comment |
| How would this change the way you pray for others? | like instead of praying for yourself you can pray for others instead Add Comment |
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| What do you learn about Jesus from this passage? | that God is the same ass Jesus Add Comment |
| Why does Jesus seem so calm? | because he is different than others Add Comment |
| How can we learn to remain calm during a crisis, storm, stress, emergency, etc? | we can think about happy thoughts and think about others that may need the help Add Comment |
| What do you learn about the disciples, how were they reacting and feeling? | initially feeling sorrow and grief, but they are later promised a future filled with joy and peace Add Comment |
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| What can you learn about comforting someone from the way Jesus responded to Mary? | like to take care of them and stick up for them Add Comment |
| What doubts do you have about Jesus being alive or being God? | that isn't Jesus and God the same 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 there is always joy in the world some times Add Comment |
| Why was is it important that Jesus showed Himself to others? | because he what'd more people to be safe in this world 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. | to my family Add Comment |
| What do you learn about forgiveness and reconciliation from Jesus? | that there are times were you can forgive others Add Comment |
| How do you think Peter felt after Jesus talked to him? | like he was in shock Add Comment |
| What did Jesus do for Peter? | he doesn't specifically do anything for peter Add Comment |
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| Why can you not accomplish anything apart from Christ? | because he teaches us things Add Comment |
| How can this passage give you courage in your life? | to be nice to my mom and dads and my entire family Add Comment |
| What is the main point of Jesus' teaching in this passage? | to exemplify and demand humble, sacrificial love and service for one another Add Comment |
| What can you do on your own? | anything in school Add Comment |
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| How could this help His disciples in the coming days and down the road? | Jesus washing his disciples' feet Add Comment |
| What is the main point of this passage-what is Jesus' purpose in this passage? | to teach humility and servant leadership Add Comment |
| How can this passage encourage you in your faith and in your life? | highlighting Jesus' act of service, his call to love one another, and the promise of a greater understanding later on 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)? | cultivate a close relationship with God through prayer, scripture study, and fellowship with other believers. Add Comment |
| This chapter takes place on Thursday evening, the day before He is crucified. | the washing of the disciples' feet and the Last Supper, Add Comment |
| What was the point of Jesus washing the disciples' feet? | we see the depth of Christ's love Add Comment |
| What attribute or charater trait of Jesus stands out to you in this passage and why? | humility and servanthood Add Comment |
| How do you think Peter felt when Jesus predicted his denials? | a mix of shock, disbelief, and perhaps even some initial bravado. Add Comment |
| How would you feel if Jesus called out your sin ahead of time? | I would be like what the Add Comment |
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| Why are the people so excited for Jesus? | because of his miracles and perceived ability to perform divine works. Add Comment |
| What does Jesus focus on following His grand entrance into Jerusalem and why? | What does Jesus focus on following His grand entrance into Jerusalem and why? 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? | enthusiasm and awe, Add Comment |
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| What is the main point of this passage? | that there are separate things Add Comment |
| What does God reveal about Himself? | God's divine power, compassion, and sovereign plan. Add Comment |
| What do you learn about God in this passage? | God's divine power, compassion, and sovereign plan. Add Comment |
| How can you use this passage to explain the gospel to someone? | that they are living Add Comment |
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| What is the main point of this passage? | that Jesus is teaching us about God Add Comment |
| What is a truth Jesus keeps trying to get the people and Pharisees to understand and believe? | that god is someone that teaches us about him 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 will probably get karma Add Comment |
| What do you learn about Jesus and God? | that they are basically the same 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 help them with their life it I tell them Add Comment |
| What do you see as a consistant theme or method to Jesus' teaching style (including this passage)? | God is the same as Jesus Add Comment |
| How does it help you to understand His teaching? | that he teaches us about God and Jesus Add Comment |
| Why do you think Jesus uses earthly things as illustrations (water, light, bread, sheep, etc.) in His teaching? | etc I think Add Comment |
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| What is the main point to Jesus' teaching in this passage? | that God is the same as Jesus Add Comment |
| Why are the Pharisees so upset with Jesus' teaching? | because Jesus is not supposed to teach us about him Add Comment |
| What do you learn from Jesus' boldness towards the Pharisees? | that he may not like them Add Comment |
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| Why was it so hard for the Pharisees to believe Jesus' teaching? | because the Pharisees thought that Jesus could not teach any students Add Comment |
| Could Jesus be the Christ, the Messiah, if He were not God? Why or why not? | I would be impossible for him to be christ Add Comment |
| What evidence is there in this passage that Jesus is God? | because Jesus teaches us about God Add Comment |
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| How should you apply Jesus' teaching at the end of the chapter to your own life? | be respectful to people 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 would have been eten Add Comment |
| Why was it so hard for the people to understand Jesus teaching in this passage? | because he didn't need to tech them anything 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? | be nice to parents Add Comment |
| What does that tell you about God's desire for man (including you)? | God's desire for all people to experience healing and life, Add Comment |
| Why is it important to understand that Jesus and God are equal? | because Jesus spreads the word about God Add Comment |
| What did Jesus tell the man to do when He saw him the second time? | "Behold, you are well. Sin no more, lest a worse thing happen to you." 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? | my dad and my mom Add Comment |
| What can you learn from Jesus' approach to evangelism that you could use? | like that he can help but he still believes in you 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 I always thought that he had magical powers Add Comment |
| What is the number one thing that keeps you from telling someone about Jesus? | that I get distracted and I do not tell them 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? | wanting to avoid public scrutiny from his peers, to have a more privet conversation, or because it was a convenient time for both of them Add Comment |
| What do you learn about man? | a man must be born again, not physically, but spiritually, to enter the kingdom of God Add Comment |
| What do you learn about God from this passage? | that he helps us through hard times Add Comment |
| Why do you think Nicodemus had such a hard time understanding what Jesus was teaching him? | he was a Pharisee, steeped in Jewish legalism and tradition, and thus lacked a spiritual understanding of the concept Add Comment |
| How would you share with someone why they need Jesus? | because he is special even through tough times Add Comment |
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| What do you learn about holiness and obedience? | that holiness is about being kind to others and respecting them no matter what Add Comment |
| Why was Jesus in the right to drive out the money changers from the temple? | they were turning the scary place into a marketplace Add Comment |
| What do you learn about Jesus' authority? | the miracle of turning water into wine at a wedding in Cana and the cleansing of the jerusalem temple Add Comment |
| What do you learn about righteoues anger? | like that you can show your motions and you can encourage it Add Comment |
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| What do you learn about Jesus? | Jesus presents God's word to human beings Add Comment |
| What do you learn about the relationship between God and Jesus? | Jesus is God's Word and shows who God is to humanity Add Comment |
| What do you learn about God? | God is the word Add Comment |
| We are 4 weeks from Easter, so we are going to go through the Gospel of John so that we can go through the death and resurrection of Jesus at Easter. Who is the Word? | Jesus Christ Add Comment |
| What do you learn about Jesus' purpose on earth? | Jesus was put here to spread the Word of God Add Comment |
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| How did Ruth show love for Naomi? | idk by telling her he loves her Add Comment |
| How did God show love toward Ruth? | by telling her it is ok to be scarred sometimes idk Add Comment |
| How did Boaz show love for Ruth? | say that I love you I do know 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? | like to know that he is there for us Add Comment |
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| What stands out to as the main theme of the book? | god I think Add Comment |
| Did you read the whole book? | no not yet Add Comment |
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| What did Naomi tell the people to call her and why? | "Mara," which means "bitter" in Hebrew, because she felt her life had been filled with hardship and sorrow after the death of her husband and sons. 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 that she may be having mixed dealings about that Add Comment |
| Why do you think Ruth wanted to stay with Naomi? | idk but maybe Add Comment |
| What did Ruth tell Naomi when Naomi told her to go back with Orpah? | like to go back were you belong I think that is what this is telling us Add Comment |
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| What did Boaz say about Ruth that he had heard in verse 11? | everything that she has done for her mother-in-law Naomi, since her husband died,and how she left her family and native land to come to new people 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 have with my uncle he lost his mom I think Add Comment |
| What is one thing you can do so that people will speak about you the way you want them to? | like if they are being mean to me then i'll say that the friendship is over and I never what to talk to you again Add Comment |
| What do you want people to say about you? | like nice things about me and not rude to me Add Comment |
| How does Ruth continue to show respect and love towards Naomi? | dedicating herself to supporting and caring for her Add Comment |
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| What can you do to better show love to other people? | like do the stuff that I'm told to do Add Comment |
| How did Boaz show noble character? | through acts of generosity, compassion, and a deep sense of responsibility, Add Comment |
| What do you learn about God's love through reading Ruth? | that he cares about us Add Comment |
| Is there anything new that stood out to you reading through Ruth again? | that she may be mean but most of the time she is not 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? | like they may not appreciate God. Add Comment |
| What is something from the book of Jonah that you can take and put into practice in your everyday life? | like to be respectful no mater what even if u are mad at some one. Add Comment |
| What should have been Jonah's response after God told him to go to Nineveh? | he did not do it I think. Add Comment |
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| How do you respond when God does something that you don't like? | I start to yell in my pillow when I get mad so I do not express that much feelings out loud. Add Comment |
| How should we respond when someone does something that we don't like or agree with? | you can agree or u can say oh I do not agree with that sorry. 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? | like you have to do all of what u are supposed to do I think. Add Comment |
| What Are some of God's traits listed in this chapter? | I do not think so. Add Comment |
| What was Jonah's response when God did something he disagreed with? | he did not do it. Add Comment |
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| How should we respond to the Word of God? | like by paying attention to what he says. Add Comment |
| What was God's message for Nineveh? | "yet forty days,and Nineveh shall be overthrown. Add Comment |
| How did Nineveh respond to the message from God? | declared a fast, put on sackcloth, and even had the king remove his robes and sit in ashes, showing their sincere contrition. Add Comment |
| What did God do when He saw their response? | like what are they doing to themself. Add Comment |
| How do you usually respond to God's Word? | like I understand u and I see you. Add Comment |
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| When we are troubled or are in difficult situations what should we do, and continue doing? | like if u get stuck u just keep going Add Comment |
| What did Jonah realize while in the fish? | that he did the wrong thing Add Comment |
| What is the first thing Jonah did when he finds himself in a bad situation? | he did not listen to what god says Add Comment |
| What are some difficult things in your life that you need to pray about? | one thing for me is horse riding Add Comment |
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| What was Jonah told to do? | travel to the city Nineveh and deliver a message of impending destruction. Add Comment |
| What did the sailors come to realize after they threw Jonah off the boat? | that he believed in God but they also knew that he broke a rule from god. Add Comment |
| What did he do instead? | implies a previous action that was not done and a different action in its place. 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 there was a time and my mom was disappointed in me and I was disappointed in myself. Add Comment |
| Why did God send a storm after the ship Jonah was on? | kill him for what he did not do. Add Comment |
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| Why do you think Paul said to "remember my chains"? | that whenever something important comes u keep it in memory. 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? | please god help them get better and please keep them in memory of the family that loves them Add Comment |
| What is Paul asking for prayer for? | the spread of the Gospel. 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? | that u are helping some one else and not just u. Add Comment |
| What are the main things you pray about? | making sure that my family is safe and healthy,and also to help my friends Add Comment |
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| List at least 4 different characteristics or roles of Jesus list in verses 15-20? | in verse 15-20 of Colossians, Jesus is described as the image of the invisible God, Add Comment |
| What is the gospel Paul talks about in verse 23? | Jesus Christ and the salvation He offers. Add Comment |
| What is the mystery Paul talks about in verse 26? | the salvation of Gentiles, Add Comment |
| What is Paul's desire in verse 28? | to see the Gentiles, whom he had previously spoken to, receive salvation. Add Comment |
| What stands out to you from this passage about Jesus? | Jesus's unique status as both fully God and fully man. Add Comment |
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| Using that example, what does God say about that? | god says that he agrees with that. 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 wide range of different political systems and legal frameworks found across the globe. Add Comment |
| What have we been given? | life. Add Comment |
| Who is our authority? | Jesus or god. Add Comment |
| What dwells in Christ? | the fulness of the godhead. Add Comment |
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| What does it look like to set your heart and mind on Christ? | like to get all of your stress away and focus on a different mind space. Add Comment |
| What does it look like to put to death sin? | actively choosing to resist sinful desires,thoughts and actions. Add Comment |
| What can you do to help set your mind and heart on Christ and put to death the sin? | to take away all of that stress and let it go. Add Comment |
| Why do you want to set your heart and mind on Christ and put to death the sin? | so u can focus more on one thing. Add Comment |
| What does it look like to forgive someone? | saying that I'm so sorry and I didn't mean to in a really sorry 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? | he says that we should have gratitude and spirit , and that we should not be fearful of things Add Comment |
| What happens to your focus when you are thankful? | you pay attention. Add Comment |
| Why do you think Paul adds "with thanksgiving"? | because paul made thanksgiving I think. Add Comment |
| What do you have to be thankful for? | other people. Add Comment |
| What should you be thinking about that would be in line with whatever is true, noble, right, pure and lovely? | that u be all of those. Add Comment |
| What does it mean to "let your gentleness be evident to all"? | to let the gentleness out Add Comment |
| List 5 reasons you have to "rejoice in the Lord always". | he is helpful,he is kind,we can talk to him,he make us feel good,and when u are in pain he can help u feel better idk, Add Comment |
| Paul then follows up with what to think on. How does thinking this way also help with anxiety and worry? | by shifting your thoughts into something positive instead of something negative so you have less anxiety. Add Comment |
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| What was Paul's focus before he was saved? | to make people's lives better, Add Comment |
| What does Paul now consider gain, what is most important to him now? | to help anyone. Add Comment |
| What is Paul's main point in verses 12-21? | emphasizes the importance of living a life focused on Christ and the pursuit of heavenly citizenship, rather than dwelling on past achievements or focusing on worldly things. Add Comment |
| Where does righteousess come from? | god or poul. 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"? | I think that it is the change starts to happen on its own, Add Comment |
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| What is Paul's encouragement for believers in the first 4 verses? | to believe not to say oh well I do not believe in this. Add Comment |
| What two things does Paul say believers are granted in verse 29 | like when they believe they get things idk. Add Comment |
| According to verse 13, what is our purpose? | God empowers them with both the desire and the ability to fulfill his will. Add Comment |
| How can you put Paul's encouragement from verses 1-4 into practice? | to do what u are suppose to do. Add Comment |
| How can you "shine like stars" in this generation? | I do not know but have appreciation for everything. Add Comment |
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| Why is Paul in prison? | because of his religious beliefs and activities as a Christian missionary, specifically his preaching of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Add Comment |
| What can you learn about prayer based on Paul's example? | to try i either way some people do not believe in Paul or god. Add Comment |
| What is Paul's perspective about his time in prison? | because the world needs to know about it I think. Add Comment |
| What is Paul's perspective on life? | that sometimes it is not fair but sometimes it is. Add Comment |
| How is God using Paul while in prison? | because God gets all of the prairies I do know. Add Comment |
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| What is our struggle against? | people I think. Add Comment |
| What do you think is the main reason why many Christians pray so little and so rarely? | because sometimes people need help and no one helps them Add Comment |
| What do we need for the battle? | to be prepared and join hands with each other. Add Comment |
| What keeps you from praying? | playing soccer because it is my favorite sport and I love it. 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. | sometimes but u have to calm down. Add Comment |
| What does it look like to honor your parents? | like to be kind to them and respecting there rules 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 subject to the governing authorities." 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.because i would be 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 their wives as their own bodies" and wives to "reverence there husbands." Add Comment |
| How does living according to what Paul lists make you stand out from kids at school? | like sometimes it may help u Add Comment |
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| What does Paul insist that believers do (v17-19)? | encourages believers to live according to the way God has ordained their lives (their calling or vocation) and to keep God's commandments Add Comment |
| Paul gives a specific list of things to follow. Which of these do you want/need to work on? | being kind Add Comment |
| What should we do that will help us to obey God? | be kind and helpful to others and be respectful Add Comment |
| What are 3 characteristics Paul lists in verse 2 of the kind of people God wants us to be? | kind.loving.nice. 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? | Matthew 28:18-20 Add Comment |
| What did God want Paul to do (v8-9)? | god wants poul to get up and get into the city. Add Comment |
| What is the mystery Paul talks about (v6)? | 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 think talking with others is like something I feel more comfortable with.I struggle with like math and what encourages me is soccer. 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. | my friends named Sophia joy and kendra Add Comment |
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| In God's eyes, what is the status of those outside of Christ, and why (v3)? | those outside of Christ are considered to be separated from Him due to their sin and lack of faith in Jesus. 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? | the struggle is not against people, but against spiritual forces of evil. ` Add Comment |
| What was God's response to our sin problem and why did he provide a solution according to verses 4-5? | because God loves us and desires to restore our relationship with Him, despite our sinfulness. Add Comment |
| How does Paul describe the lives of these Ephesian Christians before they came to faith (v1)? | dead in there sins Add Comment |
| What is salvation based on according to verses 8-9? | God's grace and faith in Jesus christ. Add Comment |
| What does God have planned for us? | to have a relationship with Him, be saved from sin, and live a life that glorifies Him. Add Comment |
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| What's the two-part definition of a true Christian in verse 15? | A true Christian, according to 1 Corinthians 2:15, is defined by two characteristics I think that that is true 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 is the originator of the plan of salvation, the Son fulfills it through his incarnation, death, and resurrection, and the Holy Spirit applies it by empowering believers Add Comment |
| What are some of the spiritual blessings we have in Christ? | redemption through His blood, forgiveness of sins, adoption as children of God, and inheritance in the heavenly places. Add Comment |
| Who did Paul preach to in Ephesus? | the saints in Ephesus and those who are faithful in Christ Jesus 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 do not really know but I think that's the answer for this is when people did not believe in God and now people do know which is good Add Comment |
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| Why was it shocking to the Jews that Paul was called to preach the gospel to the Gentiles? | It was shocking to the Jews that Paul, who had previously persecuted the church, was called to preach the gospel to the Gentiles, as it contradicted the Jewish understanding of God's covenant and the expectation that salvation was primarily for their people. Add Comment |
| What task was Paul given? | was to preach the Gospel. Add Comment |
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| What issue is Paul addressing with the Galatians? | In his letter to the Galatians, Paul addresses the issue of whether Gentile Christians are obligated to follow the Mosaic Law, arguing that salvation comes through faith in Jesus Christ, not by adhering to the Law. Add Comment |
| Why do we still need to follow scripture if we are saved by grace through faith in Jesus? | While salvation is by grace through faith in Jesus, scripture provides guidance for living a life that reflects that faith and demonstrates God's love, not as a means of earning salvation, but as a natural outcome of it. Add Comment |
| What does Paul salvation comes from? | Paul, salvation comes through faith in Jesus Christ and is a gift from God, not earned through good works, but a result of God's grace. 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? | In the Epistle to the Galatians, Paul expresses his concern and even anger because the Galatians had strayed from the gospel of grace he had preached to them, embracing a different gospel and seeking justification through the law rather than faith in Jesus Christ. Add Comment |
| Under what circumstance did Paul first preach the gospel to the Galatians? | Paul initially preached the gospel to the Galatians because he became ill in the region and was nursed back to health by them, during which time he taught them about God and Jesus, leading to their conversion. Add Comment |
| What does Paul say that his Christian brothers had, but now do not have? | In 1 Corinthians 7:29-31, Paul states that his Christian brothers and sisters once had a longer time to live, but now the time is short, so they should focus on God's will rather than worldly concerns. Add Comment |
| How did the Galatians treat Paul during that time? | The Galatians initially welcomed Paul warmly, even treating him as an "angel of God" or "Christ Jesus" during a time of illness, but later, they began to stray from the gospel he preached and embraced a different message, leading to Paul's concern and strong rebuke in his letter to them. Add Comment |
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| How does true faith express itself? | through love and actions that demonstrate a commitment to serving others and following a higher purpose, rather than just adhering to rules or rituals. Add Comment |
| As a Christian, what were you called to be? | a personal relationship with God through faith in Jesus Christ. Add Comment |
| Why did Christ set us free? (verse 1) | enabling them to live a new life in the power of the Holy Spirit. Add Comment |
| How can you misuse your freedom? | by doing something that my be bad Add Comment |
| In what way does Paul want his Christian brothers to stand firm? (verse 1) | to stand firm in the faith, specifically in the teachings and doctrine of the gospel. Add Comment |
| For those who have faith, whose righteousness do we put our hope in? | Jesus Christ. Add Comment |
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| What is Paul's encouragement in verse 9? | Paul is not giving an encouragement in the common sense of the word Add Comment |
| What is the truth we learn from the farmer in verse 7? | the importance of patience and persistence in waiting for God's timing and plan. Add Comment |
| What should we be doing while we wait for the harvest of eternal life? (verse 10) | actively involved in doing good, especially toward those in the "household of faith" 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" from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Add Comment |
| What is the Gospel? | "Good news" in greek Add Comment |
| What is Paul's first warning to the church in Galatia? | they are "so quickly deserting him who called you in the grace of Christ and turning to a different gospel," and that there are those who are "troubling you and want to pervert the gospel of Christ". Add Comment |
| Where does Paul receive his authority and direction? | directly from a revelation of Jesus Christ, Add Comment |
| Welcome to the Earn Your Way Program! Whether this is your first time using this program or you are returning, we are glad you are going through it and hope this points you to Christ, that you learn more about who God is and how much He loves you and also that this helps develop the habit of spending time in God's Word. I would encourage you to begin with prayer and then end with prayer and consider what God might have you do in response to what you read. Please let us know if you have any questions, concerns or issues with the program. We are going to spend time the New Testament as we begin. Is this your first time or have you done the Earn Your Way program before? | it is my first time using earn your way program Add Comment |
| What does Paul mention a couple of times in is opening greeting in the first 5 verses? | "grace" and "peace" from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Add Comment |
| What is the Gospel? | "Good news" in greek Add Comment |
| What is Paul's first warning to the church in Galatia? | they are "so quickly deserting him who called you in the grace of Christ and turning to a different gospel," and that there are those who are "troubling you and want to pervert the gospel of Christ". Add Comment |
| Where does Paul receive his authority and direction? | directly from a revelation of Jesus Christ, Add Comment |
| Welcome to the Earn Your Way Program! Whether this is your first time using this program or you are returning, we are glad you are going through it and hope this points you to Christ, that you learn more about who God is and how much He loves you and also that this helps develop the habit of spending time in God's Word. I would encourage you to begin with prayer and then end with prayer and consider what God might have you do in response to what you read. Please let us know if you have any questions, concerns or issues with the program. We are going to spend time the New Testament as we begin. Is this your first time or have you done the Earn Your Way program before? | it is my first time using earn your way program Add Comment |