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| Do you have any suggestions or changes for this program? | You could fix your quotation marks and apostrophes 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? | How much the Lord abundantly loves us Add Comment |
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| How is this a comfort in times of fear? | It tells someone is always caring for you Add Comment |
| Is it easy? | No 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? | It 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 take me up 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? | God Add Comment |
| What can you do to help you during those times when it is not easy to wait on the Lord? | Prayer Asking God for the strength And the opportunity to apply the truths you have learned Add Comment |
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| As a Christian, do you ever have to fear that God will abandon you? | Not often Add Comment |
| Now the second conversation (verses 7-9). What do you notice about Psalm 51 and Psalm 27:7-9? | They have similar themes 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? | It is Add Comment |
| As a Christian, do you ever have to fear that God will abandon you? | Not often Add Comment |
| Now the second conversation (verses 7-9). What do you notice about Psalm 51 and Psalm 27:7-9? | They have similar themes 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? | It is Add Comment |
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| What conclusions did he make as a result of his actions? (Note: He will hide me, He will conceal me, He will lift me are all symbolic.) | God saves him 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? | Absolute trust Add Comment |
| What in verse 2 keeps you from doing so? | Fear Add Comment |
| Enemies, war! That is a lot to be afraid of. Why is David confident nonetheless? | Because he has God 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? | Prayer pray now asking God to give us strength and opportunities to use the truth we have learned Add Comment |
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| What is David’s response to his fears? | God Add Comment |
| What did he bring back to his mind? | God 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? | Social Add Comment |
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| What image does the still waters bring to your mind? | A calm river 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? | No Add Comment |
| What is the connection between green pastures, still waters and He restores my soul? | Cause pastures and rivers for sheep is food and water, but he is the food and water for our soul Add Comment |
| How important is it to have a life where Jesus is leading it? | The most important Add Comment |
| How does this image of lying in a green pasture make you feel? | Relaxed Add Comment |
| Staying with the shepherd/sheep picture, what image comes to mind when you read verse 2? | The Shepherd and sheep Add Comment |
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| What does God tell Moses to tell the Israelites who sent him? | His word 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? | His love Add Comment |
| What else does God tell Moses to tell the Israelites (verse 15)? | His other words Add Comment |
| For review, do you remember what LORD means (from Psalm 8 "Oh LORD our Lord")? If so, what does it mean? | God Add Comment |
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| Sheep are very helpless, they can eat themselves to death if not watched and if you put them on their backs they can die as they can't right themselves. Isaiah 53:6 says, "All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned-everyone- to his own way." We, like sheep, would be forever lost and would easily die without a Shepherd. Is God your Shepherd? | Yes 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? | The sheep Add Comment |
| Do your actions (the way you live) demonstrate that God is your Shepherd? | Not nearly enough Add Comment |
| What is the second phrase of verse 1? | I shall not want 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. | Water food Add Comment |
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| Why was David not afraid of death? | Because he has God 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? | He cares for us Add Comment |
| What as David not afraid of in verse 4? | Death Add Comment |
| Have you experienced God's discipline? | If so, I have not recognized it Add Comment |
| A shepherd uses his staff to guide, direct and discipline his sheep. Do you find it comforting when your parents discipline you? | No Add Comment |
| Why was David not afraid of death? | Because he has God 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? | He cares for us Add Comment |
| What as David not afraid of in verse 4? | Death Add Comment |
| Have you experienced God's discipline? | If so, I have not recognized it Add Comment |
| A shepherd uses his staff to guide, direct and discipline his sheep. Do you find it comforting when your parents discipline you? | No 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? | No Add Comment |
| Have you experience a life of overflowing joy, peace, and love? | No 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? | By Prayer. Pray now, asking God to give us strength and opportunities to use the true this we have learned. Add Comment |
| What can you start doing or stop doing to experience more peace and less fear and overflowing joy and love? | Stop sinning 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 God created it 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 we are small compared to creation 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.” | Because he Add Comment |
| After reading all this, do you see that you are valuable to God? And why? | Yes 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?” | It shows how majestic the Lord really is 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? | The devil 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 agree Add Comment |
| How does this relate to Jesus’ confrontation with the chief priests and the scribes mentioned in Matthew 21? | It is similar 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 is him 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? | God Add Comment |
| What is the result of their praising in verse 2 of Psalm 8? | Fortitude Add Comment |
| Do you think He silenced them? | Yeah 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? | How wonderful they are Add Comment |
| What is the result of the children praising Jesus in the temple as explained in the Matthew passage in verse 15? | The priest get mad Add Comment |
| When you look up at the stars in the sky what do you think about? | God 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? | His greatness 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? | To bring glory to God Add Comment |
| 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? | His greatness 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? | To bring glory to God Add Comment |
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| Why did David write a song about both the night and the day? | Cause both exist Add Comment |
| What must the being who made all this, both what is seen and what is not seen, be like? | Wonderful Add Comment |
| How constantly does God declare what is like by what has been made? | Always Add Comment |
| What qualities/ characteristics of God can you discover by what has been made? List as many as you can. | His love, dedication humility patience And willingness to serve 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. | Not achieving the greatness you can 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. | Cause God is Add Comment |
| Pay close attention to Romans 1:19-21. Why do people not clearly see God and what He is like by what has been made? | They are desensitized 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 Add Comment |
| Why is it important to know what is in the Bible? | Because it is God Add Comment |
| 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 Add Comment |
| Why is it important to know what is in the Bible? | Because it is God Add Comment |
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| Why would David call God his Rock? | Because of God Add Comment |
| What are the benefits of obeying God's Word that David gives? | Being better and all things getting better Add Comment |
| What does David describe about God's Word (verses 7-10)? List as many as you find. | How wonderful and great it is Add Comment |
| Why do you think David uses a lot of repitition when describing God's Word (the Bible)? | So remembering is easier Add Comment |
| Why would David call God his Redeemer? | Because God redeemed him Add Comment |
| Why would David call God his Rock? | Because of God Add Comment |
| What are the benefits of obeying God's Word that David gives? | Being better and all things getting better Add Comment |
| What does David describe about God's Word (verses 7-10)? List as many as you find. | How wonderful and great it is Add Comment |
| Why do you think David uses a lot of repitition when describing God's Word (the Bible)? | So remembering is easier Add Comment |
| Why would David call God his Redeemer? | Because God redeemed him 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? | The grace of 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 Add Comment |
| Write in one sentence the main point of this Psalm. | To provide others with Gods help Add Comment |
| How can you use this Psalm to encourage others who are going through hard times? | Tell them this psalm 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? | Shielding deliverance and blessings Add Comment |
| A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son. (You can read about it in 2 Samuel chapters 11-18). This Psalm is often called a morning psalm. Why would this be helpful to sing or pray in the morning? | To start the day with God Add Comment |
| Write in one sentence the main point of this Psalm. | The greatness of God Add Comment |
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| What than are we to ponder (think deeply about)? | His greatness 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. | Not often, but just stress 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? | To fear his retribution 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. | OK Add Comment |
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| What do you notice about God and his character in this Psalm? | He is powerful and holy and just 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 Add Comment |
| How do want God to use the truths in this Psalm in your life and through your life? | You would ask me to pray now asking God for the strength to apply the truths I Add Comment |
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| Why is the contrast important? | To emphasize it Add Comment |
| What are some things Psalm 3 and Psalm 139 have in common? | They Add Comment |
| There is a contrast in the psalm around the idea of salvation. What is it ? | You can Add Comment |
| Why is the contrast important? | To emphasize it Add Comment |
| What are some things Psalm 3 and Psalm 139 have in common? | They Add Comment |
| There is a contrast in the psalm around the idea of salvation. What is it ? | You can Add Comment |
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| What do you learn about Jesus from this passage? | He is very holy Add Comment |
| Why does Jesus seem so calm? | He knew all along and has God Add Comment |
| How can we learn to remain calm during a crisis, storm, stress, emergency, etc? | We can pray now God for the strength and the opportunity to apply the truths I Add Comment |
| What do you learn about the disciples, how were they reacting and feeling? | They know nothing 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? | That they must continue to spread the word Add Comment |
| How could this be confusing to His disciples? | They are confused why he can Add Comment |
| How could this be encouraging to the disciples and to you? | To know Jesus, trusts them and us Add Comment |
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| Who is the focus of Jesus' prayers? | God Add Comment |
| What does Jesus focus His prayer on for the disciples and other believers? | For their success Add Comment |
| What does Jesus praying tell you about the importance of prayer? | It tells us how praying now and Opportunity to apply the truths and strengths we have learned is important Add Comment |
| What can you learn from Jesus' prayers as to how to pray for others? | Pray for their success Add Comment |
| How would this change the way you pray for others? | It would help me to pray now asking God for the strength and the I have learned Add Comment |
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| Why was Jesus' death necessary? | To save us from our sins Add Comment |
| Why did Pilate give into the crowd and pharisees? | They were very insistent Add Comment |
| What stands out to you about His death? | We crucified him Add Comment |
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| What can you learn about comforting someone from the way Jesus responded to Mary? | We can learn from him to do as he does Add Comment |
| What doubts do you have about Jesus being alive or being God? | More than I should 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? | I think it Add Comment |
| Why was is it important that Jesus showed Himself to others? | To spread the word 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. | No Add Comment |
| What do you learn about forgiveness and reconciliation from Jesus? | We must always forgive Add Comment |
| How do you think Peter felt after Jesus talked to him? | Thankful Add Comment |
| What did Jesus do for Peter? | Forgive him Add Comment |
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| Why can you not accomplish anything apart from Christ? | Cause Christ is everything Add Comment |
| How can this passage give you courage in your life? | It helps me pray now asking God for the opportunity to apply the truth, I Add Comment |
| What is the main point of Jesus' teaching in this passage? | To educate those who are not Add Comment |
| What can you do on your own? | Very little Add Comment |
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| How could this help His disciples in the coming days and down the road? | They can remember him and be like him Add Comment |
| What is the main point of this passage-what is Jesus' purpose in this passage? | To be an example Add Comment |
| How can this passage encourage you in your faith and in your life? | To think what Jesus would do 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)? | Pray now, asking God for strength and the opportunity to apply the truth I Add Comment |
| This chapter takes place on Thursday evening, the day before He is crucified. | Yeah Add Comment |
| What was the point of Jesus washing the disciples' feet? | To show humility Add Comment |
| What attribute or charater trait of Jesus stands out to you in this passage and why? | His humbleness Add Comment |
| How do you think Peter felt when Jesus predicted his denials? | Awful Add Comment |
| How would you feel if Jesus called out your sin ahead of time? | Awful Add Comment |
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| Why are the people so excited for Jesus? | He is the Messiah Add Comment |
| What does Jesus focus on following His grand entrance into Jerusalem and why? | Prayer 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 rejoice in him Add Comment |
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| What is the main point of this passage? | To teach about God Add Comment |
| What does God reveal about Himself? | He loves Add Comment |
| What do you learn about God in this passage? | He is wonderful Add Comment |
| How can you use this passage to explain the gospel to someone? | By showing the goodness of God Add Comment |
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| How should you apply Jesus' teaching at the end of the chapter to your own life? | Everyday Add Comment |
| Why did Jesus hide Himself from the people after feeding them and why is this important that He did not let them? | To not be praised Add Comment |
| Why was it so hard for the people to understand Jesus teaching in this passage? | People are dumb 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? | The parables Jesus used Add Comment |
| What do you see as a consistant theme or method to Jesus' teaching style (including this passage)? | He uses a lot of parables Add Comment |
| How does it help you to understand His teaching? | It makes it more relatable Add Comment |
| Why do you think Jesus uses earthly things as illustrations (water, light, bread, sheep, etc.) in His teaching? | So humans understand Add Comment |
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| What is the main point to Jesus' teaching in this passage? | To educate those who don Add Comment |
| Why are the Pharisees so upset with Jesus' teaching? | They Add Comment |
| What do you learn from Jesus' boldness towards the Pharisees? | We should be bold about God too Add Comment |
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| What is the main point of this passage? | To teach people about God Add Comment |
| What is a truth Jesus keeps trying to get the people and Pharisees to understand and believe? | The word of 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 contradict yourself Add Comment |
| What do you learn about Jesus and God? | They are great Add Comment |
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| Why was it so hard for the Pharisees to believe Jesus' teaching? | They are ignorant Add Comment |
| Could Jesus be the Christ, the Messiah, if He were not God? Why or why not? | That Add Comment |
| What evidence is there in this passage that Jesus is God? | He is very Godlike 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? | Yes Add Comment |
| What does that tell you about God's desire for man (including you)? | He wants everyone to stop sinning Add Comment |
| Why is it important to understand that Jesus and God are equal? | To love them both 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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| Why do you think Nicodemus came to Jesus at night? | To know if he was truly of God Add Comment |
| What do you learn about man? | They are flawed Add Comment |
| What do you learn about God from this passage? | God tells us what we need to do but we don Add Comment |
| Why do you think Nicodemus had such a hard time understanding what Jesus was teaching him? | Nicodemus did not believe Add Comment |
| How would you share with someone why they need Jesus? | Show them a bible quote 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? | Annoying people Add Comment |
| What can you learn from Jesus' approach to evangelism that you could use? | He uses every opportunity Add Comment |
| How did Jesus turn a drink of water into an opportunity to evanglize (share the gospel or in this case, share about Himself)? | He talked about the water of life Add Comment |
| What is the number one thing that keeps you from telling someone about Jesus? | Fear Add Comment |
| Is there anyone you treat differently because of how they look, think, believe or any other reason? If so, what do you need to do to change that? | Yes, be more accepting Add Comment |
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| What do you learn about holiness and obedience? | They are core virtues Add Comment |
| Why was Jesus in the right to drive out the money changers from the temple? | They were turning the holy temple unholy Add Comment |
| What do you learn about Jesus' authority? | He has a big authority Add Comment |
| What do you learn about righteoues anger? | It is justified Add Comment |
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| What do you learn about Jesus? | He is full of grace and truth Add Comment |
| What do you learn about the relationship between God and Jesus? | His one and only son Add Comment |
| What do you learn about God? | Nobody has seen him 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? | To redeem us Add Comment |
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| What can you do to better show love to other people? | Do like God Add Comment |
| How did Boaz show noble character? | Boaz marries ruth Add Comment |
| What do you learn about God's love through reading Ruth? | God loves everyone Add Comment |
| Is there anything new that stood out to you reading through Ruth again? | How willing ruth was to sacrifice Add Comment |
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| What did Boaz say about Ruth that he had heard in verse 11? | She 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? | Volunteer at senior centers Add Comment |
| What is one thing you can do so that people will speak about you the way you want them to? | Honor God in my actions Add Comment |
| What do you want people to say about you? | Noble is a good thing Add Comment |
| How does Ruth continue to show respect and love towards Naomi? | Ruth secures housing for naomi Add Comment |
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| How did Ruth show love for Naomi? | She came to a foreign land with her Add Comment |
| How did God show love toward Ruth? | God helped boaz to help ruth Add Comment |
| How did Boaz show love for Ruth? | He let her work 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? | It means it Add Comment |
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| What did Naomi tell the people to call her and why? | Mara, because God made her life bitter Add Comment |
| What did Naomi tell the people to call her and why? | Mara, because God 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? | Scared, scared 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, scared Add Comment |
| Why do you think Ruth wanted to stay with Naomi? | Ruth doesn Add Comment |
| Why do you think Ruth wanted to stay with Naomi? | Ruth doesn Add Comment |
| What did Ruth tell Naomi when Naomi told her to go back with Orpah? | She didn Add Comment |
| What did Ruth tell Naomi when Naomi told her to go back with Orpah? | She didn Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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| What stands out to as the main theme of the book? | Faithfullness Add Comment |
| Did you read the whole book? | I have in the past Add Comment |
| What stands out to as the main theme of the book? | Faithfullness Add Comment |
| Did you read the whole book? | I have in the past Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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| What was Jonah told to do? | Preach Add Comment |
| What did the sailors come to realize after they threw Jonah off the boat? | The storm subsided Add Comment |
| What did he do instead? | Run 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, I regreted it after Add Comment |
| Why did God send a storm after the ship Jonah was on? | To convince him to preach Add Comment |
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| When we are troubled or are in difficult situations what should we do, and continue doing? | Pray Add Comment |
| What did Jonah realize while in the fish? | Regret Add Comment |
| When we are troubled or are in difficult situations what should we do, and continue doing? | Pray Add Comment |
| What is the first thing Jonah did when he finds himself in a bad situation? | Pray Add Comment |
| What did Jonah realize while in the fish? | Regret Add Comment |
| What are some difficult things in your life that you need to pray about? | Addiction and affliction Add Comment |
| What is the first thing Jonah did when he finds himself in a bad situation? | Pray Add Comment |
| What are some difficult things in your life that you need to pray about? | Addiction and affliction Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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| How should we respond to the Word of God? | Reverence Add Comment |
| What was God's message for Nineveh? | Change your ways Add Comment |
| How did Nineveh respond to the message from God? | They listened Add Comment |
| What did God do when He saw their response? | He forgave them Add Comment |
| How do you usually respond to God's Word? | Not listen as much as I should 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? | The people don Add Comment |
| What is something from the book of Jonah that you can take and put into practice in your everyday life? | Listening to God more Add Comment |
| What should have been Jonah's response after God told him to go to Nineveh? | Listened Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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| How do you respond when God does something that you don't like? | I don Add Comment |
| How should we respond when someone does something that we don't like or agree with? | Tell 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? | What would Jesus do Add Comment |
| What Are some of God's traits listed in this chapter? | Righteous Add Comment |
| What was Jonah's response when God did something he disagreed with? | He disagreed Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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| Why do you think Paul said to "remember my chains"? | Remember it wasn 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 may get bibles and be able to come together Add Comment |
| What is Paul asking for prayer for? | To be able to proclaim the word freely 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 helps you to understand where you lack Add Comment |
| What are the main things you pray about? | Asking for things, and thanking him Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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| What does it look like to set your heart and mind on Christ? | Fully alive Add Comment |
| What does it look like to put to death sin? | To be freed Add Comment |
| What does it look like to set your heart and mind on Christ? | Fully alive Add Comment |
| What can you do to help set your mind and heart on Christ and put to death the sin? | Pray Add Comment |
| What does it look like to put to death sin? | To be freed Add Comment |
| Why do you want to set your heart and mind on Christ and put to death the sin? | It is the right thing to do Add Comment |
| What can you do to help set your mind and heart on Christ and put to death the sin? | Pray Add Comment |
| What does it look like to forgive someone? | To hold no ill contempt towards someone Add Comment |
| Why do you want to set your heart and mind on Christ and put to death the sin? | It is the right thing to do Add Comment |
| What does it look like to forgive someone? | To hold no ill contempt towards someone Add Comment |
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| Using that example, what does God say about that? | Not to 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? | Some laws Add Comment |
| What have we been given? | Jesus as Lord Add Comment |
| Who is our authority? | Jesus Add Comment |
| What dwells in Christ? | Wisdom and knowledge Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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| List at least 4 different characteristics or roles of Jesus list in verses 15-20? | The head of the church, the beginning, the firstborn, all things are created through him Add Comment |
| What is the gospel Paul talks about in verse 23? | Gods word Add Comment |
| What is the mystery Paul talks about in verse 26? | God Add Comment |
| What is Paul's desire in verse 28? | Everyone may mature in Christ Add Comment |
| What stands out to you from this passage about Jesus? | Pauls love of God Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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| What is Paul's encouragement for believers in the first 4 verses? | God Add Comment |
| What two things does Paul say believers are granted in verse 29 | Great joy and honor Add Comment |
| According to verse 13, what is our purpose? | Fulfill Gods purpose Add Comment |
| How can you put Paul's encouragement from verses 1-4 into practice? | By knowing we are loved Add Comment |
| How can you "shine like stars" in this generation? | Allow God to shine through you Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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| Why is Paul in prison? | Preaching Add Comment |
| What can you learn about prayer based on Paul's example? | What to pray about Add Comment |
| What is Paul's perspective about his time in prison? | He was not mad Add Comment |
| What is Paul's perspective on life? | It is very holy Add Comment |
| How is God using Paul while in prison? | To write for us today Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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| What was Paul's focus before he was saved? | Persecution 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? | Follow God 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"? | We change are actions to achieve the goal 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? | Thanksgiving Add Comment |
| What happens to your focus when you are thankful? | It becomes more focused on the thankfulness Add Comment |
| Why do you think Paul adds "with thanksgiving"? | To show our gratitude Add Comment |
| What do you have to be thankful for? | My family Add Comment |
| What should you be thinking about that would be in line with whatever is true, noble, right, pure and lovely? | God Add Comment |
| What does it mean to "let your gentleness be evident to all"? | Show how God works through you Add Comment |
| List 5 reasons you have to "rejoice in the Lord always". | His forgiveness, love, joy, kindness, and gentleness Add Comment |
| Paul then follows up with what to think on. How does thinking this way also help with anxiety and worry? | If you are thankful you physically cannot be anxious 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? | They don Add Comment |
| What do we need for the battle? | Prayer Add Comment |
| What keeps you from praying? | Constant distractions 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. | Doing my EYW lessons Add Comment |
| What does it look like to honor your parents? | Listen to them 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? | Walk as dearly loved children Add Comment |
| Would your life look different if you submitted to this list and lived it out? How would it look different? | Yes, it would be very different 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 husband must love his wife as himself and the wife must respect him Add Comment |
| How does living according to what Paul lists make you stand out from kids at school? | God will make you stand out by how upstanding you are Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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| What does Paul insist that believers do (v17-19)? | Do not become as the gentile Add Comment |
| Paul gives a specific list of things to follow. Which of these do you want/need to work on? | lying, sinning, holding grudges Add Comment |
| What should we do that will help us to obey God? | Pray Add Comment |
| What are 3 characteristics Paul lists in verse 2 of the kind of people God wants us to be? | Humble, gentle, and loving 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? | Baptize all Add Comment |
| What did God want Paul to do (v8-9)? | Preach Add Comment |
| What is the mystery Paul talks about (v6)? | How the Gentiles are heirs along with the isreals 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 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. | Conner, Zach, Logan Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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| In God's eyes, what is the status of those outside of Christ, and why (v3)? | By nature 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? | Everyone does at one time Add Comment |
| What was God's response to our sin problem and why did he provide a solution according to verses 4-5? | It was by God Add Comment |
| How does Paul describe the lives of these Ephesian Christians before they came to faith (v1)? | Dead in their transgressions and sins Add Comment |
| What is salvation based on according to verses 8-9? | By God Add Comment |
| What does God have planned for us? | Salvation Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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| What's the two-part definition of a true Christian in verse 15? | Faith in the Lord and love of 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? | The Father loves us, the Son died to save us, and the Holy Spirit is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance Add Comment |
| What are some of the spiritual blessings we have in Christ? | Adoption to sonship Add Comment |
| Who did Paul preach to in Ephesus? | 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? | We are his 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? | Because the jews thought the genitiles didn Add Comment |
| What task was Paul given? | To spread the gospel Add Comment |
| Why was it shocking to the Jews that Paul was called to preach the gospel to the Gentiles? | Because the jews thought the genitiles didn Add Comment |
| What task was Paul given? | To spread the gospel Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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| What issue is Paul addressing with the Galatians? | Their love of the laws Add Comment |
| Why do we still need to follow scripture if we are saved by grace through faith in Jesus? | They help us to have faith in jesus Add Comment |
| What does Paul salvation comes from? | God 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? | Badly Add Comment |
| Under what circumstance did Paul first preach the gospel to the Galatians? | An illness Add Comment |
| What does Paul say that his Christian brothers had, but now do not have? | Zeal Add Comment |
| How did the Galatians treat Paul during that time? | With kindness Add Comment |
| Have you ever lost a friend because you stood up for the truth? | No Add Comment |
| How were the Galatians treating Paul now? | Badly Add Comment |
| Under what circumstance did Paul first preach the gospel to the Galatians? | An illness Add Comment |
| What does Paul say that his Christian brothers had, but now do not have? | Zeal Add Comment |
| How did the Galatians treat Paul during that time? | With kindness Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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| How does true faith express itself? | The spirit Add Comment |
| As a Christian, what were you called to be? | God Add Comment |
| Why did Christ set us free? (verse 1) | For freedom Add Comment |
| How can you misuse your freedom? | The flesh Add Comment |
| In what way does Paul want his Christian brothers to stand firm? (verse 1) | From the yolk of slavery Add Comment |
| For those who have faith, whose righteousness do we put our hope in? | The Lord Add Comment |
| Question | Answer |
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| What is Paul's encouragement in verse 9? | God Add Comment |
| What is the truth we learn from the farmer in verse 7? | God cannot be mocked Add Comment |
| What should we be doing while we wait for the harvest of eternal life? (verse 10) | Prayer. Pray now, asking God for strength and the opportunity to apply the truths you have learned. 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? | The glory of jesus Add Comment |
| What is the Gospel? | The word of the lord Add Comment |
| What is Paul's first warning to the church in Galatia? | Stop using false gospels or you will be cursed by God 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 Add Comment |
| What does Paul mention a couple of times in is opening greeting in the first 5 verses? | The glory of jesus Add Comment |
| What is the Gospel? | The word of the lord Add Comment |
| What is Paul's first warning to the church in Galatia? | Stop using false gospels or you will be cursed by God 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 Add Comment |