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| How could this help His disciples in the coming days and down the road? | They will feel lost and confused when Jesus leaves, so it will help them to remember these words of hope and love Add Comment |
| What is the main point of this passage-what is Jesus' purpose in this passage? | To tell us of the Holy Spirit and how He will continue to live in us to make us one with Him and the Father Add Comment |
| How can this passage encourage you in your faith and in your life? | I love the part where Jesus talks about us being one with Jesus and God and making our home with them. I love the way Jesus says that the Holy Spirit will remain in us to act as a reminder of His teachings. So, every time we feel bad about something we do wrong, it's Jesus reminding us of His words and warnings. It helps as a Christian to know that Jesus is walking with me to guide me and help me make the right decisions Add Comment |
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| With that previous question in mind, what can you do to prevent and steer clear of temptation (protect yourself from sinning)? | I should ask myself if Jesus would be proud of happy with my decision Add Comment |
| This chapter takes place on Thursday evening, the day before He is crucified. | Yes. Add Comment |
| What was the point of Jesus washing the disciples' feet? | To set an example for His disciples so that they may do the same for others. Jesus was showing His love for them and say that they must love and serve others in God's name. Add Comment |
| What attribute or charater trait of Jesus stands out to you in this passage and why? | His peacefulness. He was soon to be crucified, and He knew when, how, and who was going to betray Him, but He trusted God's plan. He didn't send Judas away, but said, "What you are about to do, do it quickly." He knew God's plan, and He didn't run away from it, but in His love for us He stood His ground Add Comment |
| How do you think Peter felt when Jesus predicted his denials? | He probably was thinking, "No, I would never do that!" Or maybe He felt ashamed because he knew Jesus was always right, and that he would Add Comment |
| How would you feel if Jesus called out your sin ahead of time? | I would be nervous as to when it would happen, or if I could prevent it Add Comment |
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| Why are the people so excited for Jesus? | Because their people had waited so long for the prophesized Messiah, and now He was finally here Add Comment |
| What does Jesus focus on following His grand entrance into Jerusalem and why? | He is humble and appears the way the Old Testament said He would so people would believe it was Him Add Comment |
| This chapter takes place on the Sunday (what we now call Palm Sunday) before Jesus was crucified. What is the general mood and attitude towards Jesus? | They were joyous and thankful Add Comment |
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| What is the main point of this passage? | That Jesus cares so much about us that He will weep for us Add Comment |
| What does God reveal about Himself? | That He knows the future, and that He feels the same pain we do Add Comment |
| What do you learn about God in this passage? | That even though He knows our future and the good that's going to happen, He still weeps for us. He loves us so much Add Comment |
| How can you use this passage to explain the gospel to someone? | That God loves us so much that, even though He works everything out for good, He still will weep for us because He loves us so much 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 would probably talk about Him being the Light of the World and the Good Shepherd to friends who had never heard of Him before Add Comment |
| What do you see as a consistant theme or method to Jesus' teaching style (including this passage)? | The sheep and the Shepherd Add Comment |
| How does it help you to understand His teaching? | Because I can relate His teaching to things I am familiar with Add Comment |
| Why do you think Jesus uses earthly things as illustrations (water, light, bread, sheep, etc.) in His teaching? | So that the people of that time would understand, and so that they would be able to relate it to common, everyday things Add Comment |
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| What is the main point to Jesus' teaching in this passage? | That He wants to heal and bring people to God, and He wants to show the Pharisees that they are blind in their own sin and that they are wrong. Add Comment |
| Why are the Pharisees so upset with Jesus' teaching? | Because they have always thought of themselves as very godly and better than everyone else, but Jesus is showing them how they are sinners just like everyone else Add Comment |
| What do you learn from Jesus' boldness towards the Pharisees? | That you should never be afraid to share your beliefs and you should not cower to people who are sinful and overpowering, because you have God with you Add Comment |
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| What is the main point of this passage? | To prove Jesus' words are true and that God sent Him Add Comment |
| What is a truth Jesus keeps trying to get the people and Pharisees to understand and believe? | That He is speaking the truth about being the Messiah who was sent from God Add Comment |
| What happens when you believe God is all powerful and all knowing, but you believe Jesus was only a man and a good teacher, but not God? | You are not a true Believer, because how can you believe in one form of God but not the Other? Add Comment |
| What do you learn about Jesus and God? | That Jesus was sent by God, and He has always been with God Add Comment |
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| Why was it so hard for the Pharisees to believe Jesus' teaching? | Because they have believed other things for so long, and they have had an image and an idea of who the Messiah would be, that they found it hard to change their point of veiw. Add Comment |
| Could Jesus be the Christ, the Messiah, if He were not God? Why or why not? | No, because (as it talked about in the beginning of John) Jesus is God. The Messiah is the Son of God and He is God. Add Comment |
| What evidence is there in this passage that Jesus is God? | Jesus did come from the family of David and from Bethlehem Add Comment |
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| How should you apply Jesus' teaching at the end of the chapter to your own life? | By believing in Him and praying more often so that I may know Jesus better and make Him the bread of my 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? | He hid because He did not want to become king. This showed us how humble Jesus was. He did not come to the world to be king, for that would keep Him from dying on the cross for our sins. Add Comment |
| Why was it so hard for the people to understand Jesus teaching in this passage? | Because they had never heard anything like that before 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? | My selfishness Add Comment |
| What does that tell you about God's desire for man (including you)? | He wants us to follow Him and let Him heal and take care of us. He wants us to stop giving in to sinful ways and love Him, or we will go to hell. Add Comment |
| Why is it important to understand that Jesus and God are equal? | So we may pray and thank them equally Add Comment |
| What did Jesus tell the man to do when He saw him the second time? | See, you are well again. Stop sinning or something worse may happen to you. Add Comment |
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| What do you learn about Jesus? | That through Him all things were made, and in Him is life. He has been long awaited for, and He is coming to fulfil the Promise of God. Add Comment |
| What do you learn about the relationship between God and Jesus? | Jesus is God and is God's Son. God is in Jesus, and Jesus is in God. Add Comment |
| What do you learn about God? | That He would send His Son to the world, and that He was with Jesus at the beginning of time 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? | He has come to bring salvation to the world and to preach. Add Comment |
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| What do you learn about holiness and obedience? | About holiness, I learned that Jesus understands all things. For example, when Jesus spoke of raising the temple in three days, he was talking about raising Himself from the dead when He would be crucified. Jesus spoke of the future, turned water to wine, and saw Nathael under the fig tree from far away. These are all miracles that only the Holiest of Holies can perform. As for obedience, Jesus' mother at the wedding told the servants to "do whatever He tells you," because she believed and was obedient to Jesus. The servants also listened to Jesus and obeyed Add Comment |
| Why was Jesus in the right to drive out the money changers from the temple? | Because it is sinful and greedy to use a Holy Place for worldly and dirty jobs such as keeping animals, taking money, and bargaining. Add Comment |
| What do you learn about Jesus' authority? | That He can cast out any evil Add Comment |
| What do you learn about righteoues anger? | That it is okay to be angry if someone does something very wrong. However, you must be able to forgive. Add Comment |
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| Why do you think Nicodemus came to Jesus at night? | So no one would see him Add Comment |
| What do you learn about man? | That many reject the light to keep their sins hidden. Also, that they have a hard time understanding Jesus' words, because no one had ever preached like Him before Add Comment |
| What do you learn about God from this passage? | That He is the only way to get to heaven, and He is the light of the world sent from God Add Comment |
| Why do you think Nicodemus had such a hard time understanding what Jesus was teaching him? | Because he had never heard anything like that before Add Comment |
| How would you share with someone why they need Jesus? | So they can live in the light and be truly joyous in this life with their sins forgiven. Also so they can have eternal life with the amazing God who saved them Add Comment |
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| Jesus (a Jew) talking to a Samaritan was very strange and that it was a woman was even more shocking to anyone who saw it. There are still groups of people in every walk of life that tend to avoid one another. In your life, what groups of people do you see not getting along and/or avoiding one another? | Republicans and Democrats Add Comment |
| What can you learn from Jesus' approach to evangelism that you could use? | That everyday activities and chores can be used as an opportunity to share Christ 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 talked about the Living Water that He can provide and told the woman that He was the Messiah Add Comment |
| What is the number one thing that keeps you from telling someone about Jesus? | Embarrassment 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? | Yes, I need to view them as a fellow child of God and remind myself that God loves them just as much as He loves me Add Comment |
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| What can you do to better show love to other people? | Instead of living only for myself, I can show brotherly and sisterly love to those around me, and shine God's light wherever I go Add Comment |
| How did Boaz show noble character? | By marrying Ruth, taking care of her and Naomi, and by giving Naomi a baby boy Add Comment |
| What do you learn about God's love through reading Ruth? | That He works all thing for good, even though the days look so dark at times. Add Comment |
| Is there anything new that stood out to you reading through Ruth again? | That through it all, God blessed Ruth's family, despite all the hardships that they went through in the past. Also, that at the end of the chapter the women exclaimed "NAOMI has a son!", instead of calling her Mara because the Lord didn't turn away from her. Add Comment |
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| What did Boaz say about Ruth that he had heard in verse 11? | That she was a woman of noble character Add Comment |
| It may be hard at your age now, but God commands us in 1 Timothy 5 to care for widows and orphans, so Ruth is a great example of showing great love and care for a widow. Is there any widows, elderly people or someone who is alone that you know in your neighborhood that you could show kindness to? What is something you could do to show kindness and love? | There aren't any widows or elderly in my neighborhood, but there are some children who live near us that don't have a good home life. I could care for them, and when they come over, be kind to them and offer to play with them. Add Comment |
| What is one thing you can do so that people will speak about you the way you want them to? | I can always wear a smile and treat people the way I would want to be treated. Add Comment |
| What do you want people to say about you? | I want them to say that I shine the light of the Lord, and that I'm always kind Add Comment |
| How does Ruth continue to show respect and love towards Naomi? | By doing what Naomi tells her to do Add Comment |
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| How did Ruth show love for Naomi? | By offering to go in search of food for the both of them, and by working all day Add Comment |
| How did God show love toward Ruth? | By bringing her to the field which happened to Boaz Add Comment |
| How did Boaz show love for Ruth? | By taking care of her, feeding her, giving her extra grain, and by telling others not to rebuke her Add Comment |
| God also showed that he is sovereign over everything (he total power and authority). How can God being sovereign provide peace for you? | By knowing that He's in control, I don't have to stress and worry over things I can't control. The Lord does all things for the good of those who love Him. Add Comment |
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| What did Naomi tell the people to call her and why? | Mara, which means 'bitter' because she says the Lord has turned away from her and taken everything from her. 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 would be terrified to be in a whole other land full of people I don't know Add Comment |
| Why do you think Ruth wanted to stay with Naomi? | Naomi was like a mother to her and had been so good to her throughout her life, that she couldn't think of letting her go off on her own. Add Comment |
| What did Ruth tell Naomi when Naomi told her to go back with Orpah? | "Where you go I go, where you stay I stay. Your people will be mine, and your God my God. We will die and be buried together. May the Lord deal with me, be it ever so severely, if even death separates you and me." Add Comment |
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| What stands out to as the main theme of the book? | Bravery and faith in God in scary circumstances. Full trust in Him Add Comment |
| Did you read the whole book? | Yes. Add Comment |
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| How should we respond to the Word of God? | We should trust and listen to what God commands of us Add Comment |
| What was God's message for Nineveh? | That in 40 days Ninevah would be destroyed and its evil ways with it Add Comment |
| How did Nineveh respond to the message from God? | They fasted and put on sack cloth to show their humbleness to the Lord, and prayed, begging for forgiveness Add Comment |
| What did God do when He saw their response? | He forgave them and did not destroy them Add Comment |
| How do you usually respond to God's Word? | I'm usually not sure at first, but most the time I do what He put on my heart Add Comment |
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| In chapter two and three, how do Jonah's and the people of Nineveh's actions mirror how we should respond to God today? | They instantly listened and humbled themselves to God. Add Comment |
| What is something from the book of Jonah that you can take and put into practice in your everyday life? | Trusting God's decisions even though I might not understand Add Comment |
| What should have been Jonah's response after God told him to go to Nineveh? | He should have listened right away Add Comment |
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| How do you respond when God does something that you don't like? | I am sometimes angry and upset, though I try not to be, and I don't understand why He would have done that Add Comment |
| How should we respond when someone does something that we don't like or agree with? | We should be forgiving and try to understand their reasoning behind it 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 should get used to praying, "May Your will be done, Lord, and not mine." I should also work to grow closer to God so that I can have a good relationship with Him when life gets rough Add Comment |
| What Are some of God's traits listed in this chapter? | Gracious, compassionate, slow to anger, and abounding in love Add Comment |
| What was Jonah's response when God did something he disagreed with? | He was angry and he wanted to die Add Comment |
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| When we are troubled or are in difficult situations what should we do, and continue doing? | We should always pray and be thankful for what God has given us and His presence. Add Comment |
| What did Jonah realize while in the fish? | That God is so good to save him even though he turned away from God Add Comment |
| What is the first thing Jonah did when he finds himself in a bad situation? | He prays and praises the Lord Add Comment |
| What are some difficult things in your life that you need to pray about? | What my future is going to be. I'm faced with so many difficult decisions and I don't know what to choose or which way to go. Add Comment |
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| What was Jonah told to do? | He was told to go to Ninevah to preach Add Comment |
| What did the sailors come to realize after they threw Jonah off the boat? | That Jonah's God was the true God Add Comment |
| What did he do instead? | He went to Tarshish and got on a boat headed to Joppa Add Comment |
| Has there been a time in your life you were told to do something you should do but instead you put it off or ignored it? How did that go? | Yes. Not well, I just end up disappointing someone or feeling bad about my choices Add Comment |
| Why did God send a storm after the ship Jonah was on? | To show Jonah that He could not escape Him and that his action angered Him Add Comment |
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| Why do you think Paul said to "remember my chains"? | To remind them that he needs help and prayer because he is in prison 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 would be safe and protected by others, and that they would stand firm in the faith. Add Comment |
| What is Paul asking for prayer for? | That he would be able to spread the good news further and preach well Add Comment |
| How can praying for others to come to Christ and praying for courage to share Christ help you to set your mind and heart on Christ? | It can put me in the right mindset that I was specifically created for that purpose for Christ, and it can help me grow closer to God. Add Comment |
| What are the main things you pray about? | I thank God for all that He has given me, and I pray for my loved ones Add Comment |
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| What does it look like to set your heart and mind on Christ? | To not give in to worldly thoughts and temptations and to fix your gaze on the Father and Son above. Add Comment |
| What does it look like to put to death sin? | To no longer follow desires of the flesh, but submitting yourself to Christ Add Comment |
| What can you do to help set your mind and heart on Christ and put to death the sin? | To think of this life as the in-between point of my true home, and me wanting to make the Lord proud when I get there Add Comment |
| Why do you want to set your heart and mind on Christ and put to death the sin? | It would make Him proud; I would lead a better life on Earth; and I could bring others to Christ! Add Comment |
| What does it look like to forgive someone? | To love like Jesus and put to death the hatred of the flesh Add Comment |
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| Using that example, what does God say about that? | God says to follow close to Him and always try to understand His teaching. If only people would look in the Bible, they would find the answers to all of their questions 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 "scientific" theory of how the world was created and evolved Add Comment |
| What have we been given? | We have been made alive with Christ Add Comment |
| Who is our authority? | Jesus Add Comment |
| What dwells in Christ? | The Deity Add Comment |
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| List at least 4 different characteristics or roles of Jesus list in verses 15-20? | Image of God, first born over all creation, head of the church, all things were created in Him Add Comment |
| What is the gospel Paul talks about in verse 23? | The sacrifice and resurrection of Jesus Christ Add Comment |
| What is the mystery Paul talks about in verse 26? | Of when the promised Son of God would come Add Comment |
| What is Paul's desire in verse 28? | That everyone will follow Christ closely and faithfully to grow strong in their faith Add Comment |
| What stands out to you from this passage about Jesus? | That Jesus is so special, not only for what He's done for us to set us free, but also that He has been the promise for thousands of years. He means so much to the world and Heaven Add Comment |
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| Verse 6 tells us "do not be anxious about anything", and then he gives us ways to help us do that and to ultimately enjoy "the peace of God". Paul says to present your requests to God through prayer and petition. What does he also say should accompany those prayers? | Thanksgiving Add Comment |
| What happens to your focus when you are thankful? | You're happier with what God has given you, instead of being ungrateful with what you have and wanting more Add Comment |
| Why do you think Paul adds "with thanksgiving"? | So, you don't only ask God for things instead of being thankful for what He's already given you. You need to balance what you ask for and what you're thankful for Add Comment |
| What do you have to be thankful for? | My family, friends, health, a bright future, a blessed home, an amazing job, unique talents, pets that I love, beautiful property, healthy loved ones, a free country, and Jesus in my heart. Add Comment |
| What should you be thinking about that would be in line with whatever is true, noble, right, pure and lovely? | What I want to do as my future career, how I can make new kids feel welcome, how I can make customers leave with a smile, how I can lift up my family and friends, and how I can spread the love of Christ. Add Comment |
| What does it mean to "let your gentleness be evident to all"? | Let others see how you shine the light of Jesus into darkness and your constant joy and love for others. Be that great friend, daughter, sister, and anything else you need to be in Christlikeness. Add Comment |
| List 5 reasons you have to "rejoice in the Lord always". | 1. He created us 2. He gave us everything that is near and dear to us 3. Jesus died on the cross so that we may walk this world with Him by our side and in our hearts with forgiveness and love 4. Jesus is preparing a place for us in Heaven 5. Jesus is going to wash us clean and take us home Add Comment |
| Paul then follows up with what to think on. How does thinking this way also help with anxiety and worry? | Anxiety and worry are worldly things that will vanish, but God and love will always remain. What Paul tells us to think on will bring lasting joy to our hearts and make God proud, while worry will get us nowhere but despair. Add Comment |
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| What was Paul's focus before he was saved? | Paul's focus was on sinful and l worldly things Add Comment |
| What does Paul now consider gain, what is most important to him now? | Spreading the Good News and furthering God's ministry is most important and is gain to him Add Comment |
| What is Paul's main point in verses 12-21? | To keep following God faithfully to obtain the bright future He's set out for us. We must follow other's examples (and God's) to obtain the righteousness that comes through a sturdy faith in Christ Jesus. Add Comment |
| Where does righteousess come from? | Righteousness comes from God through faith 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"? | Sinful temptations and desires from the flesh. Add Comment |
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| What is Paul's encouragement for believers in the first 4 verses? | Paul encourages the church to love others and be one with others like they are in Christ. Love others more than yourself just as Christ did for you. Add Comment |
| What two things does Paul say believers are granted in verse 29 | Salvation through faith in Christ and a new identity as righteous in God's eyes Add Comment |
| According to verse 13, what is our purpose? | Our purpose is to have God work through us to do His good work. Add Comment |
| How can you put Paul's encouragement from verses 1-4 into practice? | By putting others before myself, loving them, and caring for them like I do myself. Add Comment |
| How can you "shine like stars" in this generation? | By shining Christ in the world by helping others before ourselves and doing it without protest or grumbling Add Comment |
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| Why is Paul in prison? | For preaching the Gospel Add Comment |
| What can you learn about prayer based on Paul's example? | Prayer can be turned into deliverance, and it is a way ask for salvation from Christ no matter the situation. Add Comment |
| What is Paul's perspective about his time in prison? | That this hard time is good for the spreading of the Gospel and bringing more people closer to Christ. Paul is rejoicing despite hard times Add Comment |
| What is Paul's perspective on life? | That Christ is the most important thing in this life, and that dying for Him is way better than living without Him. This life is but the period before our real one with Christ begins. Add Comment |
| How is God using Paul while in prison? | While Paul is in prison, other believers are seeing his faith, trust in God, and his joy despite the circumstances. Those things can only come from a firm and faithful God. It's also bringing Christians together to pray for Paul, and probably helping them grow closer to one another Add Comment |
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| What is our struggle against? | Our sinful desires, the darkness and sin in the world around us, and Satan. Add Comment |
| What do you think is the main reason why many Christians pray so little and so rarely? | They think that since they know God, they can go it alone. They forget the importance of communication. But do you really know your Father is you don't talk to Him and listen? How would you have a good relationship with your dad if you never talked with him or spent time with him? Sure, you still have a dad, but you don't know him. Add Comment |
| What do we need for the battle? | We need the full armor of God. The belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, boots of readiness and peace, shield of faith, helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit. Add Comment |
| What keeps you from praying? | I just get so distracted with all that life throws at me, or I think about other things instead of focusing on Christ. Add Comment |
| Is there an area in your life you are not honoring them? If so, take a few minutes to confess that to God and ask Him to help you change. | I often have trouble listening and helping without being asked. Add Comment |
| What does it look like to honor your parents? | Listening to what they say without arguing, loving them, doing what needs to be done without being told, and thanking them for all they've done. Add Comment |
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| What's the two-part definition of a true Christian in verse 15? | Being saved by grace through faith, and living a life of good works as a result 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 created us and makes the world go round and controls everything physical. Christ saved us and serves as a role model for our lives, and He is preparing a place for us in heaven. And the Holy Spirit is inside us to help us make the right choices and to spread the Gospel. Add Comment |
| What are some of the spiritual blessings we have in Christ? | Redemption, forgiveness, and the riches of God's grace. Add Comment |
| Who did Paul preach to in Ephesus? | to God's Holy people in Ephesus Add Comment |
| What does the word "adoption" (v5) tell us about the change from our old way of life as unbelievers to our new life in Christ? | We are taken under Christ's wing when we turn to Him, just like an adopted child to his new father. We are no longer scared or alone, and we have someone to talk to and watch over us. Add Comment |
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| In God's eyes, what is the status of those outside of Christ, and why (v3)? | We deserve wrath and punishment because of our worldly decisions 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? | We listened to what the flesh wanted, and we deserve to be punished for our choice in living in our sins. Add Comment |
| What was God's response to our sin problem and why did he provide a solution according to verses 4-5? | He "made us alive in Christ". He saved us even though we were dead in our sins, because of His great love and grace. Add Comment |
| How does Paul describe the lives of these Ephesian Christians before they came to faith (v1)? | They were dead in their transgressions and sins. Add Comment |
| What is salvation based on according to verses 8-9? | Salvation is a gift bestowed upon us by God. We cannot be saved through our own works, only by the grace of God. Add Comment |
| What does God have planned for us? | In verse 10, it says that we are created in Christ to do good works that He has prepared for us to do. He is going to use us Christians to do good in the world and prepare it for Christ's return. Then we will be united with Him in heaven. 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? | Spread the good news of Christ and what He has done for us. Baptize the people all around the world and teach them to follow Christ. Add Comment |
| What did God want Paul to do (v8-9)? | Preach to the people who do not know Christ, and spread the word of Jesus Christ and help everyone to understand Him. Add Comment |
| What is the mystery Paul talks about (v6)? | The mystery is the strong love of Christ that unites all people in equal love and sonship. We are all one in His sight, all heirs to the promise in Christ. 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 am blessed with all Christian friends, but I still struggle with giving right advice or if I'm saying the right thing. However, I know that God is proud of me for trying, so I strive to do my best to please Him and to help my friends. 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 child I'm sponsoring in Africa, a girl I work with, and a member of my family. Add Comment |
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| What does Paul insist that believers do (v17-19)? | Do not live any longer like those who do not know Christ, who live in worldly ways and are full of greed. Add Comment |
| Paul gives a specific list of things to follow. Which of these do you want/need to work on? | I need to be kinder and more compassionate; I need to not let my anger get the best of me and give the devil a foothold. Also, I need more forgiveness in my heart. Add Comment |
| What should we do that will help us to obey God? | There are many things we should do, just a few are: Speak truth, do not hold on to anger, don't steal or be lazy, don't speak unwholesomely, love one another, and forgive. Add Comment |
| What are 3 characteristics Paul lists in verse 2 of the kind of people God wants us to be? | Humbleness, gentleness, and patience. 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? | Follow God's example like children would their father's. Add Comment |
| Would your life look different if you submitted to this list and lived it out? How would it look different? | Yes. I would have more confidence in myself, my faith would be stronger, I would be happier, and I could change other's lives. 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? | He tells husbands to love their wives and to take good care of her and to lead her. He tells wives to listen to their husbands and respect him. Add Comment |
| How does living according to what Paul lists make you stand out from kids at school? | My light can really shine, and other people can see it. I'm kind to others and talk to them like friends, like brothers and sisters, instead of being rude. I'm not trying to be like everyone else, and I strive to be free of envy. I just be me and let Christ do the rest. Add Comment |
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| What does Paul mention a couple of times in is opening greeting in the first 5 verses? | That Jesus died for us and was raised from the dead. Add Comment |
| What is the Gospel? | The Gospel is four books, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, that tell the story of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection. Add Comment |
| What is Paul's first warning to the church in Galatia? | He warned them not to turn to false gospels. Add Comment |
| Where does Paul receive his authority and direction? | From God, and not from humans. Add Comment |
| Welcome to the Earn Your Way Program! Whether this is your first time using this program or you are returning, we are glad you are going through it and hope this points you to Christ, that you learn more about who God is and how much He loves you and also that this helps develop the habit of spending time in God's Word. I would encourage you to begin with prayer and then end with prayer and consider what God might have you do in response to what you read. Please let us know if you have any questions, concerns or issues with the program. We are going to spend time the New Testament as we begin. Is this your first time or have you done the Earn Your Way program before? | This is my second time Add Comment |
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| What is Paul's encouragement in verse 9? | If we stay firm in God and do good, when the time is right, we will be rewarded in heaven Add Comment |
| What is the truth we learn from the farmer in verse 7? | If you do something wrong, you will face the consequences or the result Add Comment |
| What should we be doing while we wait for the harvest of eternal life? (verse 10) | We should be doing good and spreading Godly love to everyone, especially fellow believers Add Comment |
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| How does true faith express itself? | True faith in Jesus is expressed by living with the fruits of the spirit, loving your neighbor as yourself, and standing firm in God Add Comment |
| As a Christian, what were you called to be? | I'm called to be a disciple of Jesus and to shine His light Add Comment |
| Why did Christ set us free? (verse 1) | For freedom Add Comment |
| How can you misuse your freedom? | I can think of myself too highly, I can think I'm better than everyone else. I can even think I don't need Christ to feel free. Add Comment |
| In what way does Paul want his Christian brothers to stand firm? (verse 1) | So they are not slaves to the flesh again. They must stand firm in their faith to be free with Christ Add Comment |
| For those who have faith, whose righteousness do we put our hope in? | We put our hope in Jesus Christ Add Comment |
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| Have you ever lost a friend because you stood up for the truth? | No, I haven't. I'm blessed with Christian friends Add Comment |
| How were the Galatians treating Paul now? | They are angry towards him because he did not give them the answer they wanted or encourage what they are doing Add Comment |
| Under what circumstance did Paul first preach the gospel to the Galatians? | Paul was ill and was nursed back to health by the Galatians Add Comment |
| What does Paul say that his Christian brothers had, but now do not have? | They once were sure in their faith but now are turning back to their old ways. They don't have as much faith as they used to Add Comment |
| How did the Galatians treat Paul during that time? | They treated him well, as though he was an angel. They welcomed him Add Comment |
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| What issue is Paul addressing with the Galatians? | Galatians are struggling to walk by faith and follow Jesus. They want to follow the old law and are not accepting new truths. Add Comment |
| Why do we still need to follow scripture if we are saved by grace through faith in Jesus? | Scripture is like our guide. If you know where you want to go, you need a guide or map to get there. To true follow Jesus we must read the scripture. Add Comment |
| What does Paul salvation comes from? | Jesus Christ Add Comment |
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| Why was it shocking to the Jews that Paul was called to preach the gospel to the Gentiles? | Because the Gentiles were unclean sinners and Jews were thought to be much higher through the law and in the eyes of God Add Comment |
| What task was Paul given? | To preach to those who have not yet heard of or given themselves to Christ. Add Comment |