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| Do you have any suggestions or changes for this program? | There were some weird spots in the final few lessons that had weird characters in the middle of the questions and I couldn't understand what they were for. 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? | I just feel transformed. I now look to God for almost all of my problems, and I feel amazing, not just because of the monetary benefit but because I feel closer to God! Add Comment |
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| How is this a comfort in times of fear? | Because we know we won't be forgotten. Add Comment |
| Is it easy? | Not always. 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? | Very. God's plan is best. 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? | The Lord will receive us. 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? | Be strong, take heart, and wait for the Lord. Add Comment |
| What can you do to help you during those times when it is not easy to wait on the Lord? | Think of something calming. Add Comment |
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| As a Christian, do you ever have to fear that God will abandon you? | Nope. Add Comment |
| Now the second conversation (verses 7-9). What do you notice about Psalm 51 and Psalm 27:7-9? | In Psalm 27, David wants the Lord to have mercy, and in Psalm 51, David wants to be forgiven. 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? | Because his heart is seeking the Lord, as is he, and the Lord tells him to, and the Lord says, "Seek and you shall find; knock and the door will be opened." The Lord won't abandon him or us. 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.) | he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his sacred tent and set me high upon a rock. 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? | Because we can use the Lord as an anchor, a way to stabilize ourselves in the midst of turmoil, and if that's in mind, what could stop us? Add Comment |
| What in verse 2 keeps you from doing so? | N/A Add Comment |
| Enemies, war! That is a lot to be afraid of. Why is David confident nonetheless? | Because the Lord is on his side. 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? | He asked something of the Lord. Add Comment |
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| What is David’s response to his fears? | To pray. Add Comment |
| What did he bring back to his mind? | The LORD. 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? | Fear of spiders, fear of not being accepted or of being ignored. Add Comment |
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| What image does the still waters bring to your mind? | A calm, secluded mountain lake with greenery all around, sunny, and mid 70 degrees. 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? | Not that I can think of. Add Comment |
| What is the connection between green pastures, still waters and He restores my soul? | He provides for us what we require. Add Comment |
| How important is it to have a life where Jesus is leading it? | Very. Add Comment |
| How does this image of lying in a green pasture make you feel? | Comfy. Add Comment |
| Staying with the shepherd/sheep picture, what image comes to mind when you read verse 2? | One of my friends showing me a cool place they've found in the woods maybe? Add Comment |
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| What does God tell Moses to tell the Israelites who sent him? | I am has sent me to you. 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? | A friend, a powerful king, something too large to fathom, and someone who comforts. Add Comment |
| What else does God tell Moses to tell the Israelites (verse 15)? | The LORD, the God of your fathers has sent me to you. Add Comment |
| For review, do you remember what LORD means (from Psalm 8 "Oh LORD our Lord")? If so, what does it mean? | Yahweh, our God, creator of the universe and all contained in it. 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? | Yes. I find that since I started this Camp Morrow course, I've been turning to the bible for answers more and more. 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? | His flock. Add Comment |
| Do your actions (the way you live) demonstrate that God is your Shepherd? | Not always. Add Comment |
| What is the second phrase of verse 1? | I lack nothing. 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. | Quiet waters, refreshed soul, comfort, goodness, love. Add Comment |
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| Why was David not afraid of death? | Because the Lord's rod and staff comfort him, and the Lord is 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? | I know I'm loved, and usually if the Lord disciplines me, I probably have people who love me to help. Add Comment |
| What as David not afraid of in verse 4? | Evil. Add Comment |
| Have you experienced God's discipline? | Probably, but I can't think of an instance. Add Comment |
| A shepherd uses his staff to guide, direct and discipline his sheep. Do you find it comforting when your parents discipline you? | Not usually, but sometimes. 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? | I don't know if I would feel safe eating with a bunch of enemies. That would put me on edge. Add Comment |
| Have you experience a life of overflowing joy, peace, and love? | Sometimes I feel perfectly content, usually on the bus in the quiet of the morning, and I can understand that everything is going to be OK. 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? | Think to please him and not my peers. Add Comment |
| What can you start doing or stop doing to experience more peace and less fear and overflowing joy and love? | Stop caring as much what other people think, start always thinking of God. 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? | Because all that God has made is truly impressive, and we should be in awe of a being so powerful. 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? | Because it seems like there would be so musch to split his attention between that he wouldn't have time to care for each and every single person in the world. 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 Lord has created many amazing things. Add Comment |
| After reading all this, do you see that you are valuable to God? And why? | Yes. Because he is all powerful and majestic, and he cares for all of us. 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?” | Because now we realize that the Lord is more powerful than we could ever imagine, and he is worthy of our praise. 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? | Foes are those against God, avenger refers to Him? 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? | I think it means that his glory is anchored to heaven and his power is there not tied to Earthly possessions. Add Comment |
| How does this relate to Jesus’ confrontation with the chief priests and the scribes mentioned in Matthew 21? | He is avenging the fact that they were desecrating his temple and stealing from the poor. 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 rules over the heavens and the Earth. 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? | The Lord. Add Comment |
| What is the result of their praising in verse 2 of Psalm 8? | Ditto. Add Comment |
| Do you think He silenced them? | Nope. 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? | They must've been very influential in Jesus' life. Add Comment |
| What is the result of the children praising Jesus in the temple as explained in the Matthew passage in verse 15? | He has established a stronghold against his enemies. Add Comment |
| When you look up at the stars in the sky what do you think about? | They look nice, sometimes you wonder if that star is still there even, or if it's just the light. 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? | I don't know. 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 don't know. I don't really understand. Add Comment |
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| Why did David write a song about both the night and the day? | Because both are important, both were created by God? Add Comment |
| What must the being who made all this, both what is seen and what is not seen, be like? | Holy and good. Add Comment |
| How constantly does God declare what is like by what has been made? | I don't know what "what has been made" is referring to. Add Comment |
| What qualities/ characteristics of God can you discover by what has been made? List as many as you can. | WDYM "what has been made"? 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. | Falling into sin, no longer obeying Him, bad choices, bad stuff in general. 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. | Because they both kind of come down to disobeying authority. 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? | People didn't praise him and their hearts were darkened. 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. 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 don't have one because my schedule is erratic from day to day, and the times I wake up and go to bed change daily depending on what happens in the daytime. I could maybe do it right before bed though, but we read as a family then and I want to do something in addition to that. Add Comment |
| Why is it important to know what is in the Bible? | Because the bible is the World's most important historical document, and It gives us ways to live and why to live that way. Add Comment |
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| Why would David call God his Rock? | Because God should be used as a foundation on which you build your life. Add Comment |
| What are the benefits of obeying God's Word that David gives? | We are warned, we get great reward, we know what is and isn't sin, and we can be blameless, innocent of great transgression. Add Comment |
| What does David describe about God's Word (verses 7-10)? List as many as you find. | It's perfect, refreshing, trustworthy, wise, right, joyous, radiant, pure, forever enduring, and much more precious than gold. Add Comment |
| Why do you think David uses a lot of repitition when describing God's Word (the Bible)? | Because then it gets the point across. Add Comment |
| Why would David call God his Redeemer? | Because God redeemed us all through his death, and David knew of this to come. 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? | Through the Lord, anything is possible. Great trials fade to dust in the face of a Great God. 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? | Pray and give thanks. Add Comment |
| Write in one sentence the main point of this Psalm. | The Lord will bring us peace. Add Comment |
| How can you use this Psalm to encourage others who are going through hard times? | Share it with them and explain that God is in control. Add Comment |
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| What than are we to ponder (think deeply about)? | God, and we can peacefully sleep. 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. | I always have songs stuck in my head. 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? | Because we know he's in control and can hand him the reins. 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. | Know that the Lord has set apart his faithful servant, and know to not sin. Add Comment |
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| What do you notice about God and his character in this Psalm? | He is like a shield and protector. 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? | Prayer and connecting with God. Add Comment |
| How do want God to use the truths in this Psalm in your life and through your life? | So that I can go and spred God's word regardless of any enemies coming my way. Add Comment |
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| Why is the contrast important? | Because it shows how different God is in perception to how we can see him. Add Comment |
| What are some things Psalm 3 and Psalm 139 have in common? | He knows he cannot escape God, and he also knows that God will win. Add Comment |
| There is a contrast in the psalm around the idea of salvation. What is it ? | He loves that God cares for him, but thinks that it would be great if God could slay all of David's enemies. 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? | There are many enemies in this world, the Lord sustains him, and his enemies will all be defeated by the Lord. Add Comment |
| A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son. (You can read about it in 2 Samuel chapters 11-18). This Psalm is often called a morning psalm. Why would this be helpful to sing or pray in the morning? | Because you're starting your day off with God. Add Comment |
| Write in one sentence the main point of this Psalm. | Deliverance comes from the Lord. Add Comment |
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| Why was Jesus' death necessary? | Because it was part of God's plan. Add Comment |
| Why did Pilate give into the crowd and pharisees? | Because no one wanted to listen to Pilate, but instead allow wished for the crucification of the Lord. Add Comment |
| What stands out to you about His death? | He was very calm, and all of it seemed planned. 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? | He will be leaving soon, but he knows best. Add Comment |
| How could this be confusing to His disciples? | Because they know not of what he speaks. Add Comment |
| How could this be encouraging to the disciples and to you? | God is in control, that never changes. Add Comment |
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| Who is the focus of Jesus' prayers? | Others. Add Comment |
| What does Jesus focus His prayer on for the disciples and other believers? | He wants people to believe in him and his message. Add Comment |
| What does Jesus praying tell you about the importance of prayer? | Prayer is very important, and can help us keep connection with Him. Add Comment |
| What can you learn from Jesus' prayers as to how to pray for others? | Follow his example and always pray for those around you. Add Comment |
| How would this change the way you pray for others? | Probably less self-centered prayers. Add Comment |
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| What do you learn about Jesus from this passage? | He is willing to accept whatever fate he must to carry out the Father's plans. Add Comment |
| Why does Jesus seem so calm? | Because he knew that this was what must be done. Add Comment |
| How can we learn to remain calm during a crisis, storm, stress, emergency, etc? | Practice and prayer. Add Comment |
| What do you learn about the disciples, how were they reacting and feeling? | They didn't want their teacher to go, and wished to defend him from his fate. Add Comment |
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| What can you learn about comforting someone from the way Jesus responded to Mary? | It doesn't have to be complicated. Only a few words are necessary. Add Comment |
| What doubts do you have about Jesus being alive or being God? | I just find it hard to imagine that someone could accomplish all that Jesus did, but also I watched and read The Case for Christ, which provided an amazing insight into Christianity, and the fact that it is undeniably real. 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? | She must have been amazed, and as for myself, if I was in her place, I'm not sure I would have believed that he was there. Add Comment |
| Why was is it important that Jesus showed Himself to others? | So that the scripture could be fulfilled and those nonbelievers would find faith. 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. | Probably a few people. Add Comment |
| What do you learn about forgiveness and reconciliation from Jesus? | That those are always the best option. Add Comment |
| How do you think Peter felt after Jesus talked to him? | Humbled. Add Comment |
| What did Jesus do for Peter? | He gave him fish and forgave him. Add Comment |
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| Why can you not accomplish anything apart from Christ? | Because he guides us, and if we are to do all to the glory of God, then how can we do that without him beside you? Add Comment |
| How can this passage give you courage in your life? | It calls me to be different, and that can give me strength. Add Comment |
| What is the main point of Jesus' teaching in this passage? | In Him, all is possible, but without Him we are lost. Add Comment |
| What can you do on your own? | Have integrity, Love others. Add Comment |
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| How could this help His disciples in the coming days and down the road? | He knows that he will die, and he knows that if they know that he knows what he's doing, they will be spared a great deal of hurt. Add Comment |
| What is the main point of this passage-what is Jesus' purpose in this passage? | Believe in God and He will guide you. Add Comment |
| How can this passage encourage you in your faith and in your life? | I just need to keep belief in God. 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)? | Have a clear thought process and follow your conscience. Add Comment |
| This chapter takes place on Thursday evening, the day before He is crucified. | How is this a question? Add Comment |
| What was the point of Jesus washing the disciples' feet? | To symbolize cleanliness? Add Comment |
| What attribute or charater trait of Jesus stands out to you in this passage and why? | Humble, because he is bending down and letting his father's will take over. Add Comment |
| How do you think Peter felt when Jesus predicted his denials? | Indignant. Add Comment |
| How would you feel if Jesus called out your sin ahead of time? | Angry and embarrassed, cowed. Add Comment |
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| Why are the people so excited for Jesus? | They knew he could save them. Add Comment |
| What does Jesus focus on following His grand entrance into Jerusalem and why? | It was already prophesied and so he knew that he must follow what was written. 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 excited to see him and thought that he was truly the messiah. Add Comment |
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| What is the main point of this passage? | That Jesus is in control, and you need only believe in him and call on him to see his powers at work. Add Comment |
| What does God reveal about Himself? | Ditto. Add Comment |
| What do you learn about God in this passage? | He is all powerful, kind, and compassionate. Add Comment |
| How can you use this passage to explain the gospel to someone? | You can use it to show that God can do anything, even raise the dead, should you choose him as your guide. Add Comment |
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| What is the main point to Jesus' teaching in this passage? | To believe in the Lord. Add Comment |
| Why are the Pharisees so upset with Jesus' teaching? | Because he's contradicting them and insulting them and what they think they know. Add Comment |
| What do you learn from Jesus' boldness towards the Pharisees? | That it's ok to be outspoken about your faith. 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 don't think I could come up with something creative on the spot, I think I'd have to share personal experiences. Add Comment |
| What do you see as a consistant theme or method to Jesus' teaching style (including this passage)? | Parables. Add Comment |
| How does it help you to understand His teaching? | Because I understand the comparisons he uses. Add Comment |
| Why do you think Jesus uses earthly things as illustrations (water, light, bread, sheep, etc.) in His teaching? | Because then people can relate to what he's saying. Add Comment |
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| What is the main point to Jesus' teaching in this passage? | To believe in the Lord. Add Comment |
| Why are the Pharisees so upset with Jesus' teaching? | Because he's contradicting them and insulting them and what they think they know. Add Comment |
| What do you learn from Jesus' boldness towards the Pharisees? | That it's ok to be outspoken about your faith. Add Comment |
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| What is the main point of this passage? | JEsus was preaching but still people disbelieved. Add Comment |
| What is a truth Jesus keeps trying to get the people and Pharisees to understand and believe? | He is the messiah and God Is the one true 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 kon't make the connection and can't understand the importance of what is really happening here. Add Comment |
| What do you learn about Jesus and God? | They are one and the same in two forms. Add Comment |
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| Why was it so hard for the Pharisees to believe Jesus' teaching? | Because they thought that they were right and he contradicted a lot of things that they thought were right. Add Comment |
| Could Jesus be the Christ, the Messiah, if He were not God? Why or why not? | No. He wouldn't be able to fully understand what God wanted and be able to carry himself with such conviction. Add Comment |
| What evidence is there in this passage that Jesus is God? | No one laid a hand on him because his time had not yet come. Add Comment |
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| How should you apply Jesus' teaching at the end of the chapter to your own life? | Believe in the Lord and draw your strength from him 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 they still didn't believe that he was lord. Add Comment |
| Why was it so hard for the people to understand Jesus teaching in this passage? | They wanted the bread and knew him his whole life, yet he claimed that he came from heaven. That would be hard to accept. 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? | Sinning, disobedience, lying. Add Comment |
| What does that tell you about God's desire for man (including you)? | He wants the best for us. Add Comment |
| Why is it important to understand that Jesus and God are equal? | Because if we think that they are different beings, then we're misunderstanding. Add Comment |
| What did Jesus tell the man to do when He saw him the second time? | Stop sinning. 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? | The greasy people don't really fit in and the skater kids always fight. Add Comment |
| What can you learn from Jesus' approach to evangelism that you could use? | You can evangelize with nearly every situation. 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 turned it into an analogy. He showed that those who come to him shall be satisfied. Add Comment |
| What is the number one thing that keeps you from telling someone about Jesus? | Fear of awkward conversation. 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? | Yeah. I don't like the skater kids because they are mean. Add Comment |
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| Why do you think Nicodemus came to Jesus at night? | Because other pharisees would have shunned him if they knew maybe? Add Comment |
| What do you learn about man? | We are imperfect and need the Lord. Add Comment |
| What do you learn about God from this passage? | He gives has authority. Add Comment |
| Why do you think Nicodemus had such a hard time understanding what Jesus was teaching him? | Because he was so set into what he thought he already knew. Add Comment |
| How would you share with someone why they need Jesus? | Talking to them during a hard time? Add Comment |
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| What do you learn about holiness and obedience? | I can't make a connection between these. Add Comment |
| Why was Jesus in the right to drive out the money changers from the temple? | Because they were turning a sacred place into a scam. Add Comment |
| What do you learn about Jesus' authority? | He has authority on heaven and Earth. Add Comment |
| What do you learn about righteoues anger? | anger is OK, but not all reasons for anger are right. Add Comment |
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| What do you learn about Jesus? | He is impressive and mighty. Add Comment |
| What do you learn about the relationship between God and Jesus? | God is the father, Jesus the son to be sacrificed. Add Comment |
| What do you learn about God? | He is powerful. 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. Add Comment |
| What do you learn about Jesus' purpose on earth? | His purpose on Earth was to gather his disciples and preach, as well as pay for our sins. Add Comment |
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| What did Boaz say about Ruth that he had heard in verse 11? | She should be blessed by the Lord and she is very kind. 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 sometimes help shovel people's driveways in the winter when it snows hard. Add Comment |
| What is one thing you can do so that people will speak about you the way you want them to? | Be kind. Add Comment |
| What do you want people to say about you? | that I'm nice, and smart, caring, funny, awesome, and cool. Add Comment |
| How does Ruth continue to show respect and love towards Naomi? | She tries to find a home for Ruth. Add Comment |
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| What stands out to as the main theme of the book? | God provides for those faithful to him 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 the Lord made her life bitter. 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? | I honestly don't know. Add Comment |
| What did Ruth tell Naomi when Naomi told her to go back with Orpah? | Ruth didn't want to leave Naomi Add Comment |
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| How did Ruth show love for Naomi? | She went and harvested grain for them. Add Comment |
| How did God show love toward Ruth? | He favored her and allowed her to find favor in his eyes. Add Comment |
| How did Boaz show love for Ruth? | He allowed her to do her task. 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? | I know that his plan is the best plan and don't have to worry. Add Comment |
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| What can you do to better show love to other people? | Try to understand them. Add Comment |
| How did Boaz show noble character? | He was honest and fair in his dealing. Add Comment |
| What do you learn about God's love through reading Ruth? | He always provides for those who trust him. Add Comment |
| Is there anything new that stood out to you reading through Ruth again? | No. 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 show that we should listen to God. Add Comment |
| What is something from the book of Jonah that you can take and put into practice in your everyday life? | Listening. Add Comment |
| What should have been Jonah's response after God told him to go to Nineveh? | He should have listened straight away. Add Comment |
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| How do you respond when God does something that you don't like? | I react similarly. Add Comment |
| How should we respond when someone does something that we don't like or agree with? | forgive them. 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? | Always trust the Lord. Add Comment |
| What Are some of God's traits listed in this chapter? | Compassionate, understanding. Add Comment |
| What was Jonah's response when God did something he disagreed with? | He was angry. Add Comment |
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| How should we respond to the Word of God? | With doind what it says to do. Add Comment |
| What was God's message for Nineveh? | In forty days, Nineveh was to be overthrown. Add Comment |
| How did Nineveh respond to the message from God? | This time he listened.H Add Comment |
| What did God do when He saw their response? | He didn't bring the punishment he had threatened. Add Comment |
| How do you usually respond to God's Word? | I don't respond as well as I would like. Add Comment |
| How should we respond to the Word of God? | With doind what it says to do. Add Comment |
| What was God's message for Nineveh? | In forty days, Nineveh was to be overthrown. Add Comment |
| How did Nineveh respond to the message from God? | This time he listened.H Add Comment |
| What did God do when He saw their response? | He didn't bring the punishment he had threatened. Add Comment |
| How do you usually respond to God's Word? | I don't respond as well as I would like. Add Comment |
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| When we are troubled or are in difficult situations what should we do, and continue doing? | Pray. Trust in God. Add Comment |
| What did Jonah realize while in the fish? | That the Lord was right. Add Comment |
| What is the first thing Jonah did when he finds himself in a bad situation? | He prayed. Add Comment |
| What are some difficult things in your life that you need to pray about? | My schedule, making good choices, that type of thing. Add Comment |
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| What was Jonah told to do? | Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me. Add Comment |
| What did the sailors come to realize after they threw Jonah off the boat? | The Lord is powerful and he's the one in charge. Add Comment |
| What did he do instead? | He sailed for Tarshish to flee from the Lord. 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? | Yeah. It never works out. Add Comment |
| Why did God send a storm after the ship Jonah was on? | So that he could help Jonah obey his command Add Comment |
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| Why do you think Paul said to "remember my chains"? | Remember how I was enslaved, or jailed, and know that persecution may come and that's ok. 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 achieve their mission and that they can come to heaven to share in the eternal gift that you give. Add Comment |
| What is Paul asking for prayer for? | Pray so that we may speak the mystery of Christ. 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? | You are wanting them to be set on Christ, and therefore you sourself must be set on Christ, focusing on what you can do to get other's there. Add Comment |
| What are the main things you pray about? | My girlfriend, good fortune, thanks for what I have. Add Comment |
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| List at least 4 different characteristics or roles of Jesus list in verses 15-20? | In him, all things were created, he is before all things, in hime all things hold together, he is the head of the church. Add Comment |
| What is the gospel Paul talks about in verse 23? | This is the gospel that you heard and that has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant. Add Comment |
| What is the mystery Paul talks about in verse 26? | God;s word. Add Comment |
| What is Paul's desire in verse 28? | TO proclaim the word of God and present everyone fully mature in Christ. Add Comment |
| What stands out to you from this passage about Jesus? | The fact that the word of God is referred to as a mystery. Add Comment |
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| Using that example, what does God say about that? | N/A 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? | I can't think of anything right now Add Comment |
| What have we been given? | Faith and thankfulness. Add Comment |
| Who is our authority? | The Lord has authority over us Add Comment |
| What dwells in Christ? | WIsdom and knowledge Add Comment |
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| What does it look like to set your heart and mind on Christ? | Putting to death worldly things and walking into eh way of Christ. Add Comment |
| What does it look like to put to death sin? | Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry Add Comment |
| What can you do to help set your mind and heart on Christ and put to death the sin? | Focus on christ and not doing that which is sinful Add Comment |
| Why do you want to set your heart and mind on Christ and put to death the sin? | Because sin corrupts, but Christ provides us with what we need. Add Comment |
| What does it look like to forgive someone? | To withhold your anger, leave it, and love the other person unfailingly. 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? | Because feeling thankful is important: It helps us understand that we truly have lots of blessings. Add Comment |
| What happens to your focus when you are thankful? | Christ. Add Comment |
| Why do you think Paul adds "with thanksgiving"? | My gifts Add Comment |
| What do you have to be thankful for? | don't fight Add Comment |
| What should you be thinking about that would be in line with whatever is true, noble, right, pure and lovely? | Christ Add Comment |
| What does it mean to "let your gentleness be evident to all"? | You focus on the good Add Comment |
| List 5 reasons you have to "rejoice in the Lord always". | Thanksgiving. Add Comment |
| Paul then follows up with what to think on. How does thinking this way also help with anxiety and worry? | Gentleness to all Add Comment |
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| What was Paul's focus before he was saved? | Worldly things that didn't save him in the kingdom of God. Add Comment |
| What does Paul now consider gain, what is most important to him now? | Christ. Add Comment |
| What is Paul's main point in verses 12-21? | WE should all push on towards winning the prize for which God caled Paul haeavenward. Add Comment |
| Where does righteousess come from? | Through faith in Christ. 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"? | We become less selfish and more open to try to make the Lord our focus, and only good things can come from that. Add Comment |
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| What is Paul's encouragement for believers in the first 4 verses? | He urges us to value others and do nothing out of selfishness, but rather to be humble and look to the interests of others. Add Comment |
| What two things does Paul say believers are granted in verse 29 | We were saved by His death, and we can have joy and honor that we have someone like the Lord. Add Comment |
| According to verse 13, what is our purpose? | To serve the lord by doing that which he seems we should. Add Comment |
| How can you put Paul's encouragement from verses 1-4 into practice? | Looking into the interests of others. Add Comment |
| How can you "shine like stars" in this generation? | Holding firmly to God's word. Add Comment |
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| Why is Paul in prison? | Because of Christ. Add Comment |
| What can you learn about prayer based on Paul's example? | To always thank the Lord, nd to always pray with joy. Add Comment |
| What is Paul's perspective about his time in prison? | He knows that God is using him and accepts his fate willingly, only wishing to expand god's kingdom. Add Comment |
| What is Paul's perspective on life? | to live in Christ and to die is gain. Add Comment |
| How is God using Paul while in prison? | He is helping people realize why Paul is there, spreading word of the gospel. Add Comment |
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| What is our struggle against? | The rulers, authorities, and powers of the dark world, and against spiritual forces of evil. Add Comment |
| What do you think is the main reason why many Christians pray so little and so rarely? | They are busy, they only pray when in need, and they fear persecution. Add Comment |
| What do we need for the battle? | The full armor of god. Add Comment |
| What keeps you from praying? | As listed above. 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 don't always do everything they want. Add Comment |
| What does it look like to honor your parents? | To obey 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? | To walk in the way of love. 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 be so much more different, and therefore so much more awesome. 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? | The wife must respect her husband. Add Comment |
| How does living according to what Paul lists make you stand out from kids at school? | I'm nicer than some people, I don't use profane words, I keep my head high, and I try my best to do all to the glory of God. Add Comment |
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| What does Paul insist that believers do (v17-19)? | Live in a way that the Gentiles don't Add Comment |
| Paul gives a specific list of things to follow. Which of these do you want/need to work on? | All of them. Add Comment |
| What should we do that will help us to obey God? | "Do not give the devil a foothold." Add Comment |
| What are 3 characteristics Paul lists in verse 2 of the kind of people God wants us to be? | Humble, gentle, 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 and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the father, and of the son, and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. Add Comment |
| What did God want Paul to do (v8-9)? | He wanted Paul to preach to the Gentiles. Add Comment |
| What is the mystery Paul talks about (v6)? | This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel, members together of one body, and sharers together in the promise in Christ 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? | I feel slightly awkward but also uplifted, like I'm doing the right thing. I struggle with bringing up the topic, but once it's brought up, I do OK. 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. | Birch and his brother, and his other brother Add Comment |
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| In God's eyes, what is the status of those outside of Christ, and why (v3)? | Deserving of wrath. 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 follow the cravings and desires of our flesh, the devil doesn't make you do it. 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 with Christ because of His great love for us. Add Comment |
| How does Paul describe the lives of these Ephesian Christians before they came to faith (v1)? | Dead in their sins and transgressions. Add Comment |
| What is salvation based on according to verses 8-9? | Being saved through faith by grace as a gift of God. Add Comment |
| What does God have planned for us? | Becoming a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit. Add Comment |
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| What's the two-part definition of a true Christian in verse 15? | Always give thanks and always remember and pray. 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 made us in his image, sacrificed his son, and the Holy Spirit marks us as God's people Add Comment |
| What are some of the spiritual blessings we have in Christ? | We are gods people and he will take care of us, he has chosen us. Add Comment |
| Who did Paul preach to in Ephesus? | The Ephesians 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 adopted into the way of light, taken from an orphanage full of darkness. 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 he was a gentile and also because he once persecuted them. Add Comment |
| What task was Paul given? | Preaching the gospel to the uncircumcized Add Comment |
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| What issue is Paul addressing with the Galatians? | Faith. Add Comment |
| Why do we still need to follow scripture if we are saved by grace through faith in Jesus? | Because to believe/have faith is to do as he wishes, because you know he exists and wishes for you to do as such. Add Comment |
| What does Paul salvation comes from? | The Lord. Add Comment |
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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? | Not with the same courtesy. 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? | Zealously. Add Comment |
| How did the Galatians treat Paul during that time? | They welcomed him as though he were an angel of God, or God himself. Add Comment |
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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) | For Freedom. Add Comment |
| How can you misuse your freedom? | In pretty much every way imaginable. Add Comment |
| In what way does Paul want his Christian brothers to stand firm? (verse 1) | So that they may not be again burdened by the yoke of slavery 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? | We will reap the harvest at the proper time if we persist. Add Comment |
| What is the truth we learn from the farmer in verse 7? | A man reaps what he sows. Add Comment |
| What should we be doing while we wait for the harvest of eternal life? (verse 10) | Do good to all people Add Comment |
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| What does Paul mention a couple of times in is opening greeting in the first 5 verses? | God our Father. Add Comment |
| What is the Gospel? | The good news of Jesus Christ, or the books Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John Add Comment |
| What is Paul's first warning to the church in Galatia? | He warns them to not to try to please people, but to please God. Add Comment |
| Where does Paul receive his authority and direction? | 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? | First time. Add Comment |