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| What do you learn about holiness and obedience? | The disciples stood by Him through everything Add Comment |
| Why was Jesus in the right to drive out the money changers from the temple? | Bc the temple was supposed to be a holy place Add Comment |
| What do you learn about Jesus' authority? | He has the power to turn water into wine, He can clear out a whole temple Add Comment |
| What do you learn about righteoues anger? | Bc there were people doing sinful things in a place of worship Add Comment |
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| What do you learn about Jesus? | He was with God in the beginning, He is part of the Trinity, He is the Son, He was baptized, He is the Lamb of God Add Comment |
| What do you learn about the relationship between God and Jesus? | They are a part of the Trinity, God is the Father and Jesus is the Son Add Comment |
| What do you learn about God? | Through Him all things were made, He is the Word. He is one part of the Trinity, He acknowledges Jesus as His son 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? | God, Trinity Add Comment |
| What do you learn about Jesus' purpose on earth? | He was sent to die on the cross, to be a living sacrifice Add Comment |
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| What stands out to as the main theme of the book? | Even though we can't see it, God's still working through everything Add Comment |
| Did you read the whole book? | Yes Add Comment |
| What stands out to as the main theme of the book? | Even though we can't see it, God's still working through everything Add Comment |
| Did you read the whole book? | Yes Add Comment |
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| What did Naomi tell the people to call her and why? | Mara, because Mara means bitter and Naomi means pleasant, but Naomi was in mourning and did not feel that the name fit anymore Add Comment |
| Ruth is moving to a foreign land and a foreign people, how do you think she felt and how would you feel? | Scared, alone, out of place; probably the samr Add Comment |
| Why do you think Ruth wanted to stay with Naomi? | Because she knew that they were both sad about the loss of Naomi's husband and sons and Ruth's husband, so she thought they could help each other through it Add Comment |
| What did Ruth tell Naomi when Naomi told her to go back with Orpah? | Where you go I will go, your people will be my people, and tour God will be my God Add Comment |
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| How did Ruth show love for Naomi? | Worked in the fields, brought home food for them, stated by her through everything Add Comment |
| How did God show love toward Ruth? | Provided for her and Naomi, put her in boaz's field, Add Comment |
| How did Boaz show love for Ruth? | Gave her more food, let her sit at his table, told the men to drop some more wheat for her, showed her kindness, and acknowledged what she did for Naomi 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? | That He has the power to help me with what I'm going through and that He can provide for me Add Comment |
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| What did Boaz say about Ruth that he had heard in verse 11? | Don't be afraid, I will marry you. Everyone knows you are 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? | Yes. Say hello when I see them, see if they could use some help with their yard Add Comment |
| What is one thing you can do so that people will speak about you the way you want them to? | Apply the fruits of the spirit to my everyday life Add Comment |
| What do you want people to say about you? | That they see Jesus in me, that I am joyful, that I am kind and loving Add Comment |
| How does Ruth continue to show respect and love towards Naomi? | Listens when Naomi tells her to go see Boaz to see if he will marry her Add Comment |
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| What can you do to better show love to other people? | Apply the fruits of the spirit Add Comment |
| How did Boaz show noble character? | He knew where Ruth was from, but he knew the person she was, and that was why he loved her Add Comment |
| What do you learn about God's love through reading Ruth? | He kept Ruth safe, and He helped her find Boaz. Add Comment |
| Is there anything new that stood out to you reading through Ruth again? | How much Ruth really cared for Naomi 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? | Listen to God the first time Add Comment |
| What is something from the book of Jonah that you can take and put into practice in your everyday life? | Listen to God the first time, trust and obey Add Comment |
| What should have been Jonah's response after God told him to go to Nineveh? | To trust and obey Add Comment |
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| How do you respond when God does something that you don't like? | I can't think of a time off the top of my head, but I think that I have a reaction like Jonah Add Comment |
| How should we respond when someone does something that we don't like or agree with? | Treat them with respect, don't get mad 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? | Remember that God has a plan, He isn't just winging it Add Comment |
| What Are some of God's traits listed in this chapter? | Gracious, compassionate, slow to anger, abounding in love, a God who relents from sending calamity Add Comment |
| What was Jonah's response when God did something he disagreed with? | He got mad at God Add Comment |
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| How should we respond to the Word of God? | We should trust and obey, pray for strength to do so Add Comment |
| What was God's message for Nineveh? | No one must eat or drink, they must put on sackcloth and call out to God and give up their evil and violent ways Add Comment |
| How did Nineveh respond to the message from God? | They did what Jonah said Add Comment |
| What did God do when He saw their response? | He had compassion on them, and did not destroy them Add Comment |
| How do you usually respond to God's Word? | I try to trust and obey, sometimes it's difficult Add Comment |
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| When we are troubled or are in difficult situations what should we do, and continue doing? | Pray, pray Add Comment |
| What did Jonah realize while in the fish? | God listened to Him Add Comment |
| What is the first thing Jonah did when he finds himself in a bad situation? | Prayed Add Comment |
| What are some difficult things in your life that you need to pray about? | Being busy Add Comment |
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| What was Jonah told to do? | Go to Nineveh to tell them about God Add Comment |
| What did the sailors come to realize after they threw Jonah off the boat? | They feared the Lord Add Comment |
| What did he do instead? | Run away 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 very well Add Comment |
| Why did God send a storm after the ship Jonah was on? | To show Him that He knew where Jonah was and was going to get Him to Nineveh Add Comment |
| What was Jonah told to do? | Go to Nineveh to tell them about God Add Comment |
| What did the sailors come to realize after they threw Jonah off the boat? | They feared the Lord Add Comment |
| What did he do instead? | Run away 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 very well Add Comment |
| Why did God send a storm after the ship Jonah was on? | To show Him that He knew where Jonah was and was going to get Him to Nineveh Add Comment |
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| List at least 4 different characteristics or roles of Jesus list in verses 15-20? | He created all things, He is the image of God, all things hold together because of Him, He is the head of the body of the church Add Comment |
| What is the gospel Paul talks about in verse 23? | The good news about Christ Add Comment |
| What is the mystery Paul talks about in verse 26? | The one that has been hidden for ages Add Comment |
| What is Paul's desire in verse 28? | That everyone may be presented as perfect before Christ Add Comment |
| What stands out to you from this passage about Jesus? | That He is the head of the body of the church Add Comment |
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| Why do you think Paul said to "remember my chains"? | Remember his suffering 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 are able to get into the country to tell others, and that they are able to bring people to Christ Add Comment |
| What is Paul asking for prayer for? | That God will open a door to tell others about 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? | So that God can give me wisdom and help me know what to say and how to say it and how to start the conversation Add Comment |
| What are the main things you pray about? | Thanksgiving, talking to Him like a friend, asking Him to help people in my life, asking Him to guide me and to help me Add Comment |
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| What does it look like to set your heart and mind on Christ? | Don't put things above God Add Comment |
| What does it look like to put to death sin? | Not give in to the ways of the world Add Comment |
| What can you do to help set your mind and heart on Christ and put to death the sin? | Make God the first part of my day, don't listen to secular music, don't gossip, don't be put into situations where you could be tempted Add Comment |
| Why do you want to set your heart and mind on Christ and put to death the sin? | Because the things of the world were a part of your past self, before Christ Add Comment |
| What does it look like to forgive someone? | To realize that it happened but be able to move on Add Comment |
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| Using that example, what does God say about that? | It depends on humans instead of Christ, so it is not true 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? | Evolution theory Add Comment |
| What have we been given? | Fullness in Christ Add Comment |
| Who is our authority? | Jesus Add Comment |
| What dwells in Christ? | All the treasures of wisdom and knowledge Add Comment |
| Using that example, what does God say about that? | It depends on humans instead of Christ, so it is not true 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? | Evolution theory Add Comment |
| What have we been given? | Fullness in Christ Add Comment |
| Who is our authority? | Jesus Add Comment |
| What dwells in Christ? | All the treasures of wisdom and knowledge 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 are more joyful, and remember the amazing things God has done Add Comment |
| Why do you think Paul adds "with thanksgiving"? | Remembering to thank God, because He's not a vending machine, where we can just ask for stuff from Him Add Comment |
| What do you have to be thankful for? | He hasn't stopped working, He's protected me, he's given me a Christian community, He's given me my family, He's given me a place where I can speak about Him freely Add Comment |
| What should you be thinking about that would be in line with whatever is true, noble, right, pure and lovely? | What I have learned and heard from God Add Comment |
| What does it mean to "let your gentleness be evident to all"? | Let your gentle and kind nature be shown to all, let everyone see it Add Comment |
| List 5 reasons you have to "rejoice in the Lord always". | He provides, He loves me, He has a place for me in Heaven, He sent His Son to die on the cross, He's given people in the Bible these stories that we can look back on and find comfort in Add Comment |
| Paul then follows up with what to think on. How does thinking this way also help with anxiety and worry? | To remember what God has already done for you, and how He's taken care of you, to have faith that He can get you through this Add Comment |
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| What was Paul's focus before he was saved? | Putting confidence in the flesh Add Comment |
| What does Paul now consider gain, what is most important to him now? | Jesus, having righteousness, knowing Christ, Add Comment |
| What is Paul's main point in verses 12-21? | Keep persevering, no matter what, keep moving forward, towards the prize that is waiting for you in Heaven Add Comment |
| Where does righteousess come from? | God Add Comment |
| What changes in our actions when our sole focus is to "press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus"? | To live for Jesus, act like Jesus, not the world, don't turn back to your old ways Add Comment |
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| What is Paul's encouragement for believers in the first 4 verses? | Be like minded, have the same love, be one in spirit and in purpose, don't be selfish, or vain, consider others better than yourself, don't look out just for your interests but for those around you Add Comment |
| What two things does Paul say believers are granted in verse 29 | Joy and honor Add Comment |
| According to verse 13, what is our purpose? | To act according to what He has planned for you Add Comment |
| How can you put Paul's encouragement from verses 1-4 into practice? | To think of others as better than me, look out for everyone not just myself Add Comment |
| How can you "shine like stars" in this generation? | Don't go with the crowd, stand out, live for Jesus, not for the world, don't gossip Add Comment |
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| Why is Paul in prison? | For Jesus Add Comment |
| What can you learn about prayer based on Paul's example? | To pray with joy, to pray for the people in our lives, to thank God for the people He's given us. Add Comment |
| What is Paul's perspective about his time in prison? | He is there to defend the gospel Add Comment |
| What is Paul's perspective on life? | To live is Christ, to die is gain Add Comment |
| How is God using Paul while in prison? | To encourage others to speak the word of God courageously and without fear Add Comment |
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| What is our struggle against? | The rulers, the authorities, the powers of this dark world, the spiritual forces of this heavenly realm Add Comment |
| What do you think is the main reason why many Christians pray so little and so rarely? | Busy, lazy, tired, impatient Add Comment |
| What do we need for the battle? | The sword of the spirit, the shield of faith, the breastplate of righteousness, the helmet of salvation, the gospel of peace the belt of truth Add Comment |
| What keeps you from praying? | I don't feel like anything does, I pray really frequently 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. | Maybe. Add Comment |
| What does it look like to honor your parents? | Obeying them, doing what they say, no backtalk, respecting them Add Comment |
| What is our struggle against? | The rulers, the authorities, the powers of this dark world, the spiritual forces of this heavenly realm Add Comment |
| What do you think is the main reason why many Christians pray so little and so rarely? | Busy, lazy, tired, impatient Add Comment |
| What do we need for the battle? | The sword of the spirit, the shield of faith, the breastplate of righteousness, the helmet of salvation, the gospel of peace the belt of truth Add Comment |
| What keeps you from praying? | I don't feel like anything does, I pray really frequently 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. | Maybe. Add Comment |
| What does it look like to honor your parents? | Obeying them, doing what they say, no backtalk, respecting them Add Comment |
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| Paul continues his list of how we should act and what to avoid as believers. What is his summary statement in verse 1 on how to live? | Be an example of God, Add Comment |
| Would your life look different if you submitted to this list and lived it out? How would it look different? | Yes, not laughing at bad jokes, being more careful of who I choose to be friends with 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? | Husband's must love their wives as they love themselves, and wives must respect their husbands Add Comment |
| How does living according to what Paul lists make you stand out from kids at school? | Not gossiping, not giving into peer pressure, not saying bad words, not making or laughing at inappropriate jokes, have discernment of who you want to be friends with, Add Comment |
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| What does Paul insist that believers do (v17-19)? | Don't live like the Gentiles, don't give into your sinful desires Add Comment |
| Paul gives a specific list of things to follow. Which of these do you want/need to work on? | Don't let unwholesome talk come out of my mouth, build others up, don't talk bad about people, be kind and compassionate to everyone Add Comment |
| What should we do that will help us to obey God? | Pray, read the Bible, don't put ourselves into situations where we could be tempted to disobey God Add Comment |
| What are 3 characteristics Paul lists in verse 2 of the kind of people God wants us to be? | Completely humble and gentle, and patient Add Comment |
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| Gentiles were everyone else that was not a Jew (someone from the lineage of Israel). This would have been quite shocking for Jews to have other people be able to become a believer and receive the blessings of God. Read Matthew 28:18-20. What does God command us to do? | Go into the world and tell people about the good news, and baptizing people Add Comment |
| What did God want Paul to do (v8-9)? | To preach to the Gentiles about Jesus, and make known the mystery that God has kept secret Add Comment |
| What is the mystery Paul talks about (v6)? | That the Gentiles are heirs as well as Israel, and they are a part of one body, and they will share the promise of Jesus Add Comment |
| How do you feel about talking about the Chrisitan faith with others? What do you struggle with and what gives you encouragement? | It depends on who I'm talking to. If it's my group in one of the church things I go to, I'm pretty comfortable with talking about it, but if it's with someone I don't usually talk about it with, then it seems like I don't really know how to move the conversation towards that. That I have people I can talk about it with 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. | 2 of my uncles, my friend (I don't feel comfortable sharing names) Add Comment |
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| In God's eyes, what is the status of those outside of Christ, and why (v3)? | Objects of wrath, because we followed the ways of the world 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 gave in to our sinful desires Add Comment |
| What was God's response to our sin problem and why did he provide a solution according to verses 4-5? | Made us alive through Christ, and showed grace towards us. Because He loves us Add Comment |
| How does Paul describe the lives of these Ephesian Christians before they came to faith (v1)? | We were at first dead because of our sins Add Comment |
| What is salvation based on according to verses 8-9? | Nothing we can earn, it is a gift from God Add Comment |
| What does God have planned for us? | To be brought together as a dwelling place for the Holy Spirit Add Comment |
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| What's the two-part definition of a true Christian in verse 15? | Remembering to put people into our prayers 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 Holy Spirit is inside us, The Father is above us, and The Son Jesus walked among us on earth. Add Comment |
| What are some of the spiritual blessings we have in Christ? | Redemption, forgiveness, God's grace, wisdom and understanding, He made known to us His will Add Comment |
| Who did Paul preach to in Ephesus? | The saints in Ephesus Add Comment |
| What does the word "adoption" (v5) tell us about the change from our old way of life as unbelievers to our new life in Christ? | We become a part of God's family, our past is forgotten Add Comment |
| What's the two-part definition of a true Christian in verse 15? | Remembering to put people into our prayers 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 Holy Spirit is inside us, The Father is above us, and The Son Jesus walked among us on earth. Add Comment |
| What are some of the spiritual blessings we have in Christ? | Redemption, forgiveness, God's grace, wisdom and understanding, He made known to us His will Add Comment |
| Who did Paul preach to in Ephesus? | The saints in Ephesus Add Comment |
| What does the word "adoption" (v5) tell us about the change from our old way of life as unbelievers to our new life in Christ? | We become a part of God's family, our past is forgotten Add Comment |
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| What does Paul mention a couple of times in is opening greeting in the first 5 verses? | The Father and Jesus Add Comment |
| What is the Gospel? | The good news about Jesus Christ Add Comment |
| What is Paul's first warning to the church in Galatia? | There are people that are trying to confuse you about the Gospel Add Comment |
| Where does Paul receive his authority and direction? | Jesus Add Comment |
| Welcome to the Earn Your Way Program! Whether this is your first time using this program or you are returning, we are glad you are going through it and hope this points you to Christ, that you learn more about who God is and how much He loves you and also that this helps develop the habit of spending time in God's Word. I would encourage you to begin with prayer and then end with prayer and consider what God might have you do in response to what you read. Please let us know if you have any questions, concerns or issues with the program. We are going to spend time the New Testament as we begin. Is this your first time or have you done the Earn Your Way program before? | I've done it before Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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| What is Paul's encouragement in verse 9? | We will reap a harvest if we do not give up Add Comment |
| What is the truth we learn from the farmer in verse 7? | God cannot be mocked, a man reaps what He sows Add Comment |
| What should we be doing while we wait for the harvest of eternal life? (verse 10) | We should do good to everyone, especially our brothers and sisters in Christ Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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| How does true faith express itself? | Through love Add Comment |
| As a Christian, what were you called to be? | Free Add Comment |
| Why did Christ set us free? (verse 1) | So that we can be freed from the world Add Comment |
| How can you misuse your freedom? | To indulge in the sinful nature Add Comment |
| In what way does Paul want his Christian brothers to stand firm? (verse 1) | In our faith, so that we won't be burdened by the things of this world anymore Add Comment |
| For those who have faith, whose righteousness do we put our hope in? | The Holy Spirit Add Comment |
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| Have you ever lost a friend because you stood up for the truth? | Not that I can think of Add Comment |
| How were the Galatians treating Paul now? | As an enemy Add Comment |
| Under what circumstance did Paul first preach the gospel to the Galatians? | Because of an illness Add Comment |
| What does Paul say that his Christian brothers had, but now do not have? | Joy Add Comment |
| How did the Galatians treat Paul during that time? | They welcomed him, they did not scorn him, and they did no wrong to him Add Comment |
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| What issue is Paul addressing with the Galatians? | If they had faith Add Comment |
| Why do we still need to follow scripture if we are saved by grace through faith in Jesus? | Because the Bible is God's way of speaking to us, to show us things Add Comment |
| What does Paul salvation comes from? | Faith in Jesus Add Comment |
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| Why was it shocking to the Jews that Paul was called to preach the gospel to the Gentiles? | Because the Gentiles were considered to have been disobedient towards God Add Comment |
| What task was Paul given? | To preach to the Gentiles Add Comment |