| Question | Answer |
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| What can you do to better show love to other people? | yeah Add Comment |
| How did Boaz show noble character? | he was strong Add Comment |
| What do you learn about God's love through reading Ruth? | he loves all of us of but already knew that Add Comment |
| Is there anything new that stood out to you reading through Ruth again? | not really Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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| What did Boaz say about Ruth that he had heard in verse 11? | ji 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? | ji Add Comment |
| What is one thing you can do so that people will speak about you the way you want them to? | ij Add Comment |
| What do you want people to say about you? | j Add Comment |
| How does Ruth continue to show respect and love towards Naomi? | jijijiji Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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| How did Ruth show love for Naomi? | hi Add Comment |
| How did God show love toward Ruth? | ih Add Comment |
| How did Boaz show love for Ruth? | ihh 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? | ih Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What did Naomi tell the people to call her and why? | a child of God Add Comment |
| Ruth is moving to a foreign land and a foreign people, how do you think she felt and how would you feel? | nervous Add Comment |
| Why do you think Ruth wanted to stay with Naomi? | idk Add Comment |
| What did Ruth tell Naomi when Naomi told her to go back with Orpah? | no Add Comment |
| What did Naomi tell the people to call her and why? | a child of God Add Comment |
| Ruth is moving to a foreign land and a foreign people, how do you think she felt and how would you feel? | nervous Add Comment |
| Why do you think Ruth wanted to stay with Naomi? | idk Add Comment |
| What did Ruth tell Naomi when Naomi told her to go back with Orpah? | no Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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| What stands out to as the main theme of the book? | a young woman Add Comment |
| Did you read the whole book? | maybe Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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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? | that is what we souldn't do 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 Add Comment |
| What should have been Jonah's response after God told him to go to Nineveh? | lets gooo Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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| How do you respond when God does something that you don't like? | hih Add Comment |
| How should we respond when someone does something that we don't like or agree with? | ih 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? | ih Add Comment |
| What Are some of God's traits listed in this chapter? | arranged Add Comment |
| What was Jonah's response when God did something he disagreed with? | hi Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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| How should we respond to the Word of God? | do what it says Add Comment |
| What was God's message for Nineveh? | he sent a message with Jonah Add Comment |
| How did Nineveh respond to the message from God? | they exepted the message Add Comment |
| What did God do when He saw their response? | he was happy Add Comment |
| How do you usually respond to God's Word? | sometimes Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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| When we are troubled or are in difficult situations what should we do, and continue doing? | ask God for help Add Comment |
| What did Jonah realize while in the fish? | that he should listen to God Add Comment |
| What is the first thing Jonah did when he finds himself in a bad situation? | he cried to the Lord Add Comment |
| What are some difficult things in your life that you need to pray about? | idk Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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| What was Jonah told to do? | get up and go to the great city of nineveh Add Comment |
| What did the sailors come to realize after they threw Jonah off the boat? | he was the problem Add Comment |
| What did he do instead? | he went in the opposite direction of where God told him to go 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 Add Comment |
| Why did God send a storm after the ship Jonah was on? | to make him go to the city he was supposed to go Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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| Why do you think Paul said to "remember my chains"? | idk 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? | to live for God and to live longer to preach to the new generation Add Comment |
| What is Paul asking for prayer for? | a better prospective 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 gets you thinking Add Comment |
| What are the main things you pray about? | to feel better Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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| What does it look like to set your heart and mind on Christ? | to follow him with mind, heart and soul Add Comment |
| What does it look like to put to death sin? | go to hell Add Comment |
| What can you do to help set your mind and heart on Christ and put to death the sin? | read the Bible more Add Comment |
| Why do you want to set your heart and mind on Christ and put to death the sin? | so, I don't go to hell, and it would be fun to meet him Add Comment |
| What does it look like to forgive someone? | to forgive them for what they've done Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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| Using that example, what does God say about that? | that it is the devil trying to get to us 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? | not good Add Comment |
| What have we been given? | the gift of eternal life Add Comment |
| Who is our authority? | God and Jesus Christ Add Comment |
| What dwells in Christ? | humans Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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| List at least 4 different characteristics or roles of Jesus list in verses 15-20? | hi Add Comment |
| What is the gospel Paul talks about in verse 23? | hih Add Comment |
| What is the mystery Paul talks about in verse 26? | ihh Add Comment |
| What is Paul's desire in verse 28? | ih Add Comment |
| What stands out to you from this passage about Jesus? | ih Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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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? | hi Add Comment |
| What happens to your focus when you are thankful? | hi Add Comment |
| Why do you think Paul adds "with thanksgiving"? | hi Add Comment |
| What do you have to be thankful for? | hi Add Comment |
| What should you be thinking about that would be in line with whatever is true, noble, right, pure and lovely? | ji Add Comment |
| What does it mean to "let your gentleness be evident to all"? | hi Add Comment |
| List 5 reasons you have to "rejoice in the Lord always". | hi Add Comment |
| Paul then follows up with what to think on. How does thinking this way also help with anxiety and worry? | hi Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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| What was Paul's focus before he was saved? | to focus on God Add Comment |
| What does Paul now consider gain, what is most important to him now? | God Add Comment |
| What is Paul's main point in verses 12-21? | hi 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"? | hi Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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| What is Paul's encouragement for believers in the first 4 verses? | to have interest in other not just your self Add Comment |
| What two things does Paul say believers are granted in verse 29 | to oner God Add Comment |
| According to verse 13, what is our purpose? | to do what God pleases Add Comment |
| How can you put Paul's encouragement from verses 1-4 into practice? | dont be selfish Add Comment |
| How can you "shine like stars" in this generation? | hi Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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| Why is Paul in prison? | hi Add Comment |
| What can you learn about prayer based on Paul's example? | hi Add Comment |
| What is Paul's perspective about his time in prison? | hi Add Comment |
| What is Paul's perspective on life? | hi Add Comment |
| How is God using Paul while in prison? | hi Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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| What is our struggle against? | the devil Add Comment |
| What do you think is the main reason why many Christians pray so little and so rarely? | because they have it all figured out Add Comment |
| What do we need for the battle? | our honesty Add Comment |
| What keeps you from praying? | time 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. | getting out of bed Add Comment |
| What does it look like to honor your parents? | do what they say without complaining Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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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? | imitate God in the highest Add Comment |
| Would your life look different if you submitted to this list and lived it out? How would it look different? | a lot different than now 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? | so again i say each man must love his wife as he loves himself and the wife must respect her husband Add Comment |
| How does living according to what Paul lists make you stand out from kids at school? | being out of the ordinary Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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| What does Paul insist that believers do (v17-19)? | dont live like the gentiles Add Comment |
| Paul gives a specific list of things to follow. Which of these do you want/need to work on? | some of them Add Comment |
| What should we do that will help us to obey God? | read the Bible Add Comment |
| What are 3 characteristics Paul lists in verse 2 of the kind of people God wants us to be? | humble and gentle Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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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? | treat everyone the same Add Comment |
| What did God want Paul to do (v8-9)? | go tell Add Comment |
| What is the mystery Paul talks about (v6)? | what is it Add Comment |
| How do you feel about talking about the Chrisitan faith with others? What do you struggle with and what gives you encouragement? | no not really Add Comment |
| 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? | treat everyone the same 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. | Bryce my nabor and gaven also my nabor and mathew Add Comment |
| What did God want Paul to do (v8-9)? | go tell Add Comment |
| What is the mystery Paul talks about (v6)? | what is it Add Comment |
| How do you feel about talking about the Chrisitan faith with others? What do you struggle with and what gives you encouragement? | no not really 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. | Bryce my nabor and gaven also my nabor and mathew Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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| In God's eyes, what is the status of those outside of Christ, and why (v3)? | subjected to Gods anger 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 are all siners Add Comment |
| What was God's response to our sin problem and why did he provide a solution according to verses 4-5? | he will forgive us Add Comment |
| How does Paul describe the lives of these Ephesian Christians before they came to faith (v1)? | disobedeant siners Add Comment |
| What is salvation based on according to verses 8-9? | God saved us Add Comment |
| What does God have planned for us? | life Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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| What's the two-part definition of a true Christian in verse 15? | a strong faith in God Add Comment |
| God in three persons (the Trinity) is at work in saving us. What does each member of the Trinity specifically do; Father, Son and Holy Spirit? | love Add Comment |
| What are some of the spiritual blessings we have in Christ? | Life heaven Add Comment |
| Who did Paul preach to in Ephesus? | he preached about God Add Comment |
| What does the word "adoption" (v5) tell us about the change from our old way of life as unbelievers to our new life in Christ? | he adopted us through christ Add Comment |
| What's the two-part definition of a true Christian in verse 15? | a strong faith in God Add Comment |
| God in three persons (the Trinity) is at work in saving us. What does each member of the Trinity specifically do; Father, Son and Holy Spirit? | love Add Comment |
| What are some of the spiritual blessings we have in Christ? | Life heaven Add Comment |
| Who did Paul preach to in Ephesus? | he preached about God Add Comment |
| What does the word "adoption" (v5) tell us about the change from our old way of life as unbelievers to our new life in Christ? | he adopted us through christ Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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| What does Paul mention a couple of times in is opening greeting in the first 5 verses? | that God it great Add Comment |
| What is the Gospel? | the Bible Add Comment |
| What is Paul's first warning to the church in Galatia? | to go there and be careful Add Comment |
| Where does Paul receive his authority and direction? | not from any group of people or human authority but by Jesus Christ and by God the father that raised Jesus from the dead Add Comment |
| Welcome to the Earn Your Way Program! Whether this is your first time using this program or you are returning, we are glad you are going through it and hope this points you to Christ, that you learn more about who God is and how much He loves you and also that this helps develop the habit of spending time in God's Word. I would encourage you to begin with prayer and then end with prayer and consider what God might have you do in response to what you read. Please let us know if you have any questions, concerns or issues with the program. We are going to spend time the New Testament as we begin. Is this your first time or have you done the Earn Your Way program before? | yes Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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| What is Paul's encouragement in verse 9? | don't give up Add Comment |
| What is the truth we learn from the farmer in verse 7? | we harvest what we plant Add Comment |
| What should we be doing while we wait for the harvest of eternal life? (verse 10) | do good to everyone Add Comment |
| What is Paul's encouragement in verse 9? | don't give up Add Comment |
| What is the truth we learn from the farmer in verse 7? | we harvest what we plant Add Comment |
| What should we be doing while we wait for the harvest of eternal life? (verse 10) | do good to everyone Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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| How does true faith express itself? | in a good way Add Comment |
| As a Christian, what were you called to be? | a Christian Add Comment |
| Why did Christ set us free? (verse 1) | so your free Add Comment |
| How can you misuse your freedom? | yes Add Comment |
| In what way does Paul want his Christian brothers to stand firm? (verse 1) | dont go into savery Add Comment |
| For those who have faith, whose righteousness do we put our hope in? | people Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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| Have you ever lost a friend because you stood up for the truth? | no Add Comment |
| How were the Galatians treating Paul now? | the same way as before Add Comment |
| Under what circumstance did Paul first preach the gospel to the Galatians? | Paul was concerned for the Galatians Add Comment |
| What does Paul say that his Christian brothers had, but now do not have? | faith Add Comment |
| How did the Galatians treat Paul during that time? | they treated him the same way they treated each other Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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| What issue is Paul addressing with the Galatians? | they believe in different things Add Comment |
| Why do we still need to follow scripture if we are saved by grace through faith in Jesus? | to learn more about God and the Gospel Add Comment |
| What does Paul salvation comes from? | Christ Jesus Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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| Why was it shocking to the Jews that Paul was called to preach the gospel to the Gentiles? | they are to different lineage Add Comment |
| What task was Paul given? | to go and preach the gospel to the Gentiles Add Comment |