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| Do you have any suggestions or changes for this program? | no 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? | That God is in control Add Comment |
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| How is this a comfort in times of fear? | That God is always there 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? | Because you have to know he has a plan 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 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? | Trust in God, Seeking God's Presence, Patience and Courage Add Comment |
| What can you do to help you during those times when it is not easy to wait on the Lord? | pray Add Comment |
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| As a Christian, do you ever have to fear that God will abandon you? | no Add Comment |
| Now the second conversation (verses 7-9). What do you notice about Psalm 51 and Psalm 27:7-9? | Psalm 51 is about making us whole, and Psalm 27 is about protecting us 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 he is always there for you 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 protect 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? | Knowing God is in control Add Comment |
| What in verse 2 keeps you from doing so? | knowing God is on your side Add Comment |
| Enemies, war! That is a lot to be afraid of. Why is David confident nonetheless? | Because he knows God Add Comment |
| Have you ever been bullied and wanted to retaliate? | not really Add Comment |
| The answer to why is found in verse 4 & 5. What action did David take that took away his fears? | God will keep him safe Add Comment |
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| What is David’s response to his fears? | with faith and confidence Add Comment |
| What did he bring back to his mind? | Gods faithfulness and protection 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? | fears like not getting homework done Add Comment |
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| What image does the still waters bring to your mind? | a quiet stream 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? | poorly Add Comment |
| What is the connection between green pastures, still waters and He restores my soul? | it all helps us to be calm Add Comment |
| How important is it to have a life where Jesus is leading it? | very important Add Comment |
| How does this image of lying in a green pasture make you feel? | safe Add Comment |
| Staying with the shepherd/sheep picture, what image comes to mind when you read verse 2? | laying in a nice grass field 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? | Incredibly powerful Add Comment |
| What else does God tell Moses to tell the Israelites (verse 15)? | The Lord, the God of your fathers Add Comment |
| For review, do you remember what LORD means (from Psalm 8 "Oh LORD our Lord")? If so, what does it mean? | Yahweh 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? | sheep Add Comment |
| Do your actions (the way you live) demonstrate that God is your Shepherd? | I try to 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. | Provision, Rest, Guidance, Restoration, Protection, Comfort, Abundance, Anointing, Goodness and Mercy, Eternal Security Add Comment |
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| Why was David not afraid of death? | He believed he would go to heaven 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? | knowing he cares for us Add Comment |
| What as David not afraid of in verse 4? | valley of death Add Comment |
| Have you experienced God's discipline? | yes, through my parents Add Comment |
| A shepherd uses his staff to guide, direct and discipline his sheep. Do you find it comforting when your parents discipline you? | some times 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? | yes Add Comment |
| Have you experience a life of overflowing joy, peace, and love? | when we accept Jesus as our savior we can have that life with him 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? | pray and ask God to help us not be afraid. Add Comment |
| What can you start doing or stop doing to experience more peace and less fear and overflowing joy and love? | you can start reading Gods word more 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 we will know he made 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 so small 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 is Add Comment |
| After reading all this, do you see that you are valuable to God? And why? | Yes, because he said we are the pinnacle of his creation 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 he is all powerful and we should give him the glory 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 foes are the world, and the enemy is the devil and the avenger is Jesus 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's the second one Add Comment |
| How does this relate to Jesus’ confrontation with the chief priests and the scribes mentioned in Matthew 21? | it was one on many 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 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 son of David, Jesus Add Comment |
| What is the result of their praising in verse 2 of Psalm 8? | established a stronghold against their enemies Add Comment |
| Do you think He silenced them? | i think God silenced their enemies 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? | that he is very powerful Add Comment |
| What is the result of the children praising Jesus in the temple as explained in the Matthew passage in verse 15? | they know how great God is Add Comment |
| When you look up at the stars in the sky what do you think about? | how far away they are 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? | To show how amazing God is 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 praise God and sing of how great he is Add Comment |
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| Why did David write a song about both the night and the day? | to show God is good all the time Add Comment |
| What must the being who made all this, both what is seen and what is not seen, be like? | Extremely powerful Add Comment |
| How constantly does God declare what is like by what has been made? | constantly Add Comment |
| What qualities/ characteristics of God can you discover by what has been made? List as many as you can. | That he is the creator, that he is good 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. | You won't see how great he is, you don't have the peace from knowing he is God 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 God said to do it and if we don't do it, we aren't' following his rules 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 knew God but did not praise him 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)? | yes 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 read the bible most nights, its going pretty good Add Comment |
| Why is it important to know what is in the Bible? | so we can defend our faith Add Comment |
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| Why would David call God his Rock? | because you can stand on him and he will not fall Add Comment |
| What are the benefits of obeying God's Word that David gives? | Revives the soul, provides wisdom, brings joy, Enlightens the eyes, Add Comment |
| What does David describe about God's Word (verses 7-10)? List as many as you find. | it's perfect, refreshes the soul, statutes are trustworthy, gives joy to the heart, more precious than gold. Add Comment |
| Why do you think David uses a lot of repitition when describing God's Word (the Bible)? | because he wants us to get the point that God is amazing Add Comment |
| Why would David call God his Redeemer? | because God saved us 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? | Trust 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? | Praise God Add Comment |
| Write in one sentence the main point of this Psalm. | God protects us Add Comment |
| How can you use this Psalm to encourage others who are going through hard times? | Tell them that God is in control Add Comment |
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| What than are we to ponder (think deeply about)? | Gods grace 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. | Yes, I think about baseball 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? | We would have more peace 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 for himself; the Lord hears when I call to him. Tremble and do not sin. when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent. Add Comment |
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| What do you notice about God and his character in this Psalm? | He is our 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? | To praise God when you start your day Add Comment |
| How do want God to use the truths in this Psalm in your life and through your life? | protect me Add Comment |
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| Why is the contrast important? | it shows the full scope of salvation Add Comment |
| What are some things Psalm 3 and Psalm 139 have in common? | They both praise God for how he is in control Add Comment |
| There is a contrast in the psalm around the idea of salvation. What is it ? | psalm 3 is about saving from external enimies while psalm 139 is more about internal 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? | he is a shield around us, sustains us, lifts our head high 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? | it gets you ready for the day Add Comment |
| Write in one sentence the main point of this Psalm. | God is in control and watching over us. Add Comment |
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| Why was Jesus' death necessary? | because he was perfect and we couldn't save ourselves Add Comment |
| Why did Pilate give into the crowd and pharisees? | He wanted to please them Add Comment |
| What stands out to you about His death? | he survived all the beatings 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? | Standing true to their faith and how the holy spirit will guide them. Add Comment |
| How could this be confusing to His disciples? | They might not understand that he is leaving Add Comment |
| How could this be encouraging to the disciples and to you? | knowing the holy spirit is there for us Add Comment |
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| Who is the focus of Jesus' prayers? | Asking God to glorify himself, asking for protection and sanctification of his disciples, and unity among believers Add Comment |
| What does Jesus focus His prayer on for the disciples and other believers? | That they would stay true to the faith Add Comment |
| What does Jesus praying tell you about the importance of prayer? | That if he did it we should DEFINETLY do it Add Comment |
| What can you learn from Jesus' prayers as to how to pray for others? | To pray for others instead of always us Add Comment |
| How would this change the way you pray for others? | I would pray for others more Add Comment |
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| What do you learn about Jesus from this passage? | he is willing to die for us Add Comment |
| Why does Jesus seem so calm? | he knew it was going to happen Add Comment |
| How can we learn to remain calm during a crisis, storm, stress, emergency, etc? | to trust that God is in control Add Comment |
| What do you learn about the disciples, how were they reacting and feeling? | they were terrified Add Comment |
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| What can you learn about comforting someone from the way Jesus responded to Mary? | Be kind while doing it Add Comment |
| What doubts do you have about Jesus being alive or being God? | I believe he is God 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 she was probably completely shocked and probably felt safe Add Comment |
| Why was is it important that Jesus showed Himself to others? | because if he didn't how would they know he rose 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. | yes Add Comment |
| What do you learn about forgiveness and reconciliation from Jesus? | that we should forgive others who are mean to us Add Comment |
| How do you think Peter felt after Jesus talked to him? | He probably felt happy that Jesus was forgiving him Add Comment |
| What did Jesus do for Peter? | he forgives and reinstates him Add Comment |
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| Why can you not accomplish anything apart from Christ? | Because Jesus saved us, but we are imperfect Add Comment |
| How can this passage give you courage in your life? | Knowing God will care for us Add Comment |
| What is the main point of Jesus' teaching in this passage? | That he is the good vine and we are the branches Add Comment |
| What can you do on your own? | We can pray and read the bible and ask for forgiveness Add Comment |
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| How could this help His disciples in the coming days and down the road? | They can trust his plan Add Comment |
| What is the main point of this passage-what is Jesus' purpose in this passage? | that he is the ONLY way to heaven and for others to follow him Add Comment |
| How can this passage encourage you in your faith and in your life? | Knowing he did rise from the dead 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)? | think before we do stuff Add Comment |
| This chapter takes place on Thursday evening, the day before He is crucified. | 1 Add Comment |
| What was the point of Jesus washing the disciples' feet? | So they would follow his example Add Comment |
| What attribute or charater trait of Jesus stands out to you in this passage and why? | H is humble even though he is all powerful Add Comment |
| How do you think Peter felt when Jesus predicted his denials? | He felt worried Add Comment |
| How would you feel if Jesus called out your sin ahead of time? | Scared and amazed Add Comment |
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| Why are the people so excited for Jesus? | Because they know he is the Christ Add Comment |
| What does Jesus focus on following His grand entrance into Jerusalem and why? | Predicting his death to warn his disciples 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 worshiped him Add Comment |
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| What is the main point of this passage? | That Jesus has power rover death Add Comment |
| What does God reveal about Himself? | He can defeat death Add Comment |
| What do you learn about God in this passage? | He can defeat death Add Comment |
| How can you use this passage to explain the gospel to someone? | showing how if Jesus can raise Lazarus, he can raise himself Add Comment |
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| What is the main point of this passage? | Jesus reveals his forgiveness and how he is the Messiah Add Comment |
| What is a truth Jesus keeps trying to get the people and Pharisees to understand and believe? | That he and God are one 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 don't believe that Jesus died for your sins Add Comment |
| What do you learn about Jesus and God? | That they are one 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? | maybe running a good race like Pual did Add Comment |
| What do you see as a consistant theme or method to Jesus' teaching style (including this passage)? | Showing he is God by making "I am" statements and doing miracles and by using things like bread and water to describe Godly things Add Comment |
| How does it help you to understand His teaching? | Because i can relate to it Add Comment |
| Why do you think Jesus uses earthly things as illustrations (water, light, bread, sheep, etc.) in His teaching? | Because it's something all the people can relate to Add Comment |
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| What is the main point to Jesus' teaching in this passage? | he heals a man blind from birth Add Comment |
| Why are the Pharisees so upset with Jesus' teaching? | Because he claimed to be God Add Comment |
| What do you learn from Jesus' boldness towards the Pharisees? | That he wanted to show them how he was God Add Comment |
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| Why was it so hard for the Pharisees to believe Jesus' teaching? | Because he wasn't what they excepted to be the messiah Add Comment |
| Could Jesus be the Christ, the Messiah, if He were not God? Why or why not? | No, because he would not be all powerful or be able to forgive our sins Add Comment |
| What evidence is there in this passage that Jesus is God? | He says his teaching is from the one who sent him and that he will be going back to heaven soon Add Comment |
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| How should you apply Jesus' teaching at the end of the chapter to your own life? | To believe in god fully 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 he wanted to be alone Add Comment |
| Why was it so hard for the people to understand Jesus teaching in this passage? | Because he used analogies 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? | Disobeying him Add Comment |
| What does that tell you about God's desire for man (including you)? | That we stop sinning and follow him Add Comment |
| Why is it important to understand that Jesus and God are equal? | Because we understand that one of them is not more powerful than the other Add Comment |
| What did Jesus tell the man to do when He saw him the second time? | See, you are well again. Stop sinning or something worse may happen to you. Add Comment |
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| 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? | Different age groups Add Comment |
| What can you learn from Jesus' approach to evangelism that you could use? | to do it nicely 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)? | By describing himself as holy water Add Comment |
| What is the number one thing that keeps you from telling someone about Jesus? | I'm shy 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, if everyone who does that should change it Add Comment |
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| Why do you think Nicodemus came to Jesus at night? | He didn't want other to see him Add Comment |
| What do you learn about man? | That we need a savior Add Comment |
| What do you learn about God from this passage? | that he will let anyone who believes in him into heaven Add Comment |
| Why do you think Nicodemus had such a hard time understanding what Jesus was teaching him? | Because it was a new idea to him Add Comment |
| How would you share with someone why they need Jesus? | respectfully but confidently Add Comment |
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| What do you learn about holiness and obedience? | That we should be like Jesus and do it Add Comment |
| Why was Jesus in the right to drive out the money changers from the temple? | Because the temple was supposed to be a place of worship Add Comment |
| What do you learn about Jesus' authority? | he is in charge of everything Add Comment |
| What do you learn about righteoues anger? | That it is okay to have it Add Comment |
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| What do you learn about Jesus? | He was willing to come Add Comment |
| What do you learn about the relationship between God and Jesus? | Jesus trusted God and came down to earth to save us. Add Comment |
| What do you learn about God? | That he was willing to send his only son o save us Add Comment |
| We are 4 weeks from Easter, so we are going to go through the Gospel of John so that we can go through the death and resurrection of Jesus at Easter. Who is the Word? | Jesus Add Comment |
| What do you learn about Jesus' purpose on earth? | To save us from our sins Add Comment |
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| How did Ruth show love for Naomi? | She came back with her Add Comment |
| How did God show love toward Ruth? | he helped her and care for her Add Comment |
| How did Boaz show love for Ruth? | He helped her and gave her food/water 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? | Knowing he is in control and nothing can control him Add Comment |
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| What stands out to as the main theme of the book? | That God is faithful if we obey 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 she said go had mad 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? | I would be a little excited but also scared. Add Comment |
| Why do you think Ruth wanted to stay with Naomi? | Because she loved Naomi and was loyal to her Add Comment |
| What did Ruth tell Naomi when Naomi told her to go back with Orpah? | "Don Add Comment |
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| What did Boaz say about Ruth that he had heard in verse 11? | that she was a women of noble character Add Comment |
| It may be hard at your age now, but God commands us in 1 Timothy 5 to care for widows and orphans, so Ruth is a great example of showing great love and care for a widow. Is there any widows, elderly people or someone who is alone that you know in your neighborhood that you could show kindness to? What is something you could do to show kindness and love? | Give them a gift or a card Add Comment |
| What is one thing you can do so that people will speak about you the way you want them to? | Be responible Add Comment |
| What do you want people to say about you? | That I am a man of noble character :) Add Comment |
| How does Ruth continue to show respect and love towards Naomi? | Staying loyal Add Comment |
| What did Boaz say about Ruth that he had heard in verse 11? | that she was a women of noble character Add Comment |
| It may be hard at your age now, but God commands us in 1 Timothy 5 to care for widows and orphans, so Ruth is a great example of showing great love and care for a widow. Is there any widows, elderly people or someone who is alone that you know in your neighborhood that you could show kindness to? What is something you could do to show kindness and love? | Give them a gift or a card Add Comment |
| What is one thing you can do so that people will speak about you the way you want them to? | Be responible Add Comment |
| What do you want people to say about you? | That I am a man of noble character :) Add Comment |
| How does Ruth continue to show respect and love towards Naomi? | Staying loyal Add Comment |
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| What can you do to better show love to other people? | help them when they need it Add Comment |
| How did Boaz show noble character? | He cared for ruth and Naomi Add Comment |
| What do you learn about God's love through reading Ruth? | that he loves everybody Add Comment |
| Is there anything new that stood out to you reading through Ruth again? | that Boaz accepted ruth right away 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? | We understand he is in control and repent Add Comment |
| What is something from the book of Jonah that you can take and put into practice in your everyday life? | Obey God right away Add Comment |
| What should have been Jonah's response after God told him to go to Nineveh? | he should have gone right away and obeyed God Add Comment |
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| How do you respond when God does something that you don't like? | I am disappointed but I know he knows what's best Add Comment |
| How should we respond when someone does something that we don't like or agree with? | we should be kind and respond nicely 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? | read the bible and ask God to help you with this. Add Comment |
| What Are some of God's traits listed in this chapter? | Gracious, compassionate, slow to anger, abounding in love Add Comment |
| What was Jonah's response when God did something he disagreed with? | he tried arguing with God Add Comment |
| How do you respond when God does something that you don't like? | I am disappointed but I know he knows what's best Add Comment |
| How should we respond when someone does something that we don't like or agree with? | we should be kind and respond nicely 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? | read the bible and ask God to help you with this. Add Comment |
| What Are some of God's traits listed in this chapter? | Gracious, compassionate, slow to anger, abounding in love Add Comment |
| What was Jonah's response when God did something he disagreed with? | he tried arguing with God Add Comment |
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| How should we respond to the Word of God? | We should believe him Add Comment |
| What was God's message for Nineveh? | That in forty days Ninevah will be destroyed Add Comment |
| How did Nineveh respond to the message from God? | They believed God and fasted 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? | I try to believe and trust him Add Comment |
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| When we are troubled or are in difficult situations what should we do, and continue doing? | Praying and believing that God is in control Add Comment |
| What did Jonah realize while in the fish? | That God was keeping him safe 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? | to help me with homework Add Comment |
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| What was Jonah told to do? | Go to Ninevah and tell the people to repent from their sins Add Comment |
| What did the sailors come to realize after they threw Jonah off the boat? | They worshiped God Add Comment |
| What did he do instead? | He tried to run away from god 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, there has. It did not go very well. Add Comment |
| Why did God send a storm after the ship Jonah was on? | Because Jonah disobeyed God Add Comment |
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| Why do you think Paul said to "remember my chains"? | So they will pray for him 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 will be safe and share gods good news. Add Comment |
| What is Paul asking for prayer for? | So that doors will open for them to share the gospel. Add Comment |
| How can praying for others to come to Christ and praying for courage to share Christ help you to set your mind and heart on Christ? | We will pray more and see God working Add Comment |
| What are the main things you pray about? | For God to help me be more like him and let me have a good day and help me not get hurt in my next game and for others. Add Comment |
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| List at least 4 different characteristics or roles of Jesus list in verses 15-20? | The son, Image of the invisible God, Firstborn over all creation, Head of the body of the church, the firstborn from among the dead. Add Comment |
| What is the gospel Paul talks about in verse 23? | That Jesus died for our sins. Add Comment |
| What is the mystery Paul talks about in verse 26? | How Christ is us. Add Comment |
| What is Paul's desire in verse 28? | To teach everyone with wisdom Add Comment |
| What stands out to you from this passage about Jesus? | He has always been and always will be and is in control Add Comment |
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| Using that example, what does God say about that? | That we should follow him 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? | Saying you can do what you want instead of what God says Add Comment |
| What have we been given? | Forgiveness and eternal life Add Comment |
| Who is our authority? | Christ Add Comment |
| What dwells in Christ? | The essence of God Add Comment |
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| What does it look like to set your heart and mind on Christ? | seeking Christ daily, serving others. Add Comment |
| What does it look like to put to death sin? | Get rid of our old ways and start following God. Add Comment |
| What can you do to help set your mind and heart on Christ and put to death the sin? | Pray and ask God to help with this Add Comment |
| Why do you want to set your heart and mind on Christ and put to death the sin? | God wants us to put sin to death and follow him and he promises to give us eternal life. Add Comment |
| What does it look like to forgive someone? | To tell them that you forgive them for what they did for you and actually forgive them Add Comment |
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| Verse 6 tells us "do not be anxious about anything", and then he gives us ways to help us do that and to ultimately enjoy "the peace of God". Paul says to present your requests to God through prayer and petition. What does he also say should accompany those prayers? | thanksgiving Add Comment |
| What happens to your focus when you are thankful? | We begin to be thankful without noticing. Add Comment |
| Why do you think Paul adds "with thanksgiving"? | Because we should be greatful for all that Gods done for us Add Comment |
| What do you have to be thankful for? | My family and friends and Jesus Add Comment |
| What should you be thinking about that would be in line with whatever is true, noble, right, pure and lovely? | Jesus and what he did for us. Add Comment |
| What does it mean to "let your gentleness be evident to all"? | To show everyone your gentleness Add Comment |
| List 5 reasons you have to "rejoice in the Lord always". | He did for us, he always loves us, he forgives us, he offers us eternal life, he is good friend Add Comment |
| Paul then follows up with what to think on. How does thinking this way also help with anxiety and worry? | We know that God is in control and that he's good Add Comment |
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| What was Paul's focus before he was saved? | persecuting believers of Jesus Add Comment |
| What does Paul now consider gain, what is most important to him now? | spreading the word Add Comment |
| What is Paul's main point in verses 12-21? | That Jesus saved us, and we can't earn heaven Add Comment |
| Where does righteousess come from? | not from the law but through faith in Jesus 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 start to act more like Jesus. Add Comment |
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| What is Paul's encouragement for believers in the first 4 verses? | That they believe in the same God. Add Comment |
| What two things does Paul say believers are granted in verse 29 | joy, honor Add Comment |
| According to verse 13, what is our purpose? | god working through us Add Comment |
| How can you put Paul's encouragement from verses 1-4 into practice? | tell others about the gospel so you can fellowship with them Add Comment |
| How can you "shine like stars" in this generation? | tell others the good news Add Comment |
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| Why is Paul in prison? | For preaching. Add Comment |
| What can you learn about prayer based on Paul's example? | To pray all the time and make your prayers mean something. Add Comment |
| What is Paul's perspective about his time in prison? | that it was used to advance the gospel. Add Comment |
| What is Paul's perspective on life? | that we should use it to honor God. Add Comment |
| How is God using Paul while in prison? | making others stronger and he can write letters. Add Comment |
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| What is our struggle against? | Rulers, authorities, powers of this world and the evil heavenly world. Add Comment |
| What do you think is the main reason why many Christians pray so little and so rarely? | They don't remember or are doing other things. Add Comment |
| What do we need for the battle? | Armor of God. Add Comment |
| What keeps you from praying? | Being busy. 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. | Yes. Add Comment |
| What does it look like to honor your parents? | 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? | Follow Gods example Add Comment |
| Would your life look different if you submitted to this list and lived it out? How would it look different? | Jesus lived this list perfectly so our lives would look more like his. 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? | Wives: submit to your husbands Husbands: love your wives like Christ loves you Add Comment |
| How does living according to what Paul lists make you stand out from kids at school? | I go to a Christian school. Add Comment |
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| What does Paul insist that believers do (v17-19)? | Don't live greedily. Add Comment |
| Paul gives a specific list of things to follow. Which of these do you want/need to work on? | patience Add Comment |
| What should we do that will help us to obey God? | Read the bible and pray to ask him to help us. 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 into all the world and make disciples. Add Comment |
| What did God want Paul to do (v8-9)? | to preach to EVERYONE that Jesus died for them. Add Comment |
| What is the mystery Paul talks about (v6)? | That Gentile and jews can both be saved. 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 struggle with following gods' commandments every day. I enjoy being around other believers. 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. | Friend from sports Neighbor other neighbor 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? | he says, "All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our flesh" meaning everyone is tempted. Add Comment |
| What was God's response to our sin problem and why did he provide a solution according to verses 4-5? | we were dead but because of his mercy he saved us. Add Comment |
| How does Paul describe the lives of these Ephesian Christians before they came to faith (v1)? | Dead in their sins Add Comment |
| What is salvation based on according to verses 8-9? | grace Add Comment |
| What does God have planned for us? | spread his word and glorify him Add Comment |
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| What's the two-part definition of a true Christian in verse 15? | Faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all 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 created the universe and sent his son to save us, Jesus the son came to earth to die for our sins, the holy spirit helps us today to follow God better. Add Comment |
| What are some of the spiritual blessings we have in Christ? | Forgiveness of sins, blameless in his sight. 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 accepted into gods' family and have eternal life. Add Comment |
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| Why was it shocking to the Jews that Paul was called to preach the gospel to the Gentiles? | Many of the Jews believed that the gentiles had to follow the law to be saved by jesus just because they werent jews but pual was telling them that all people can be saved. Add Comment |
| What task was Paul given? | Sharing the gospel to the gentile belivers. Add Comment |
| Why was it shocking to the Jews that Paul was called to preach the gospel to the Gentiles? | Many of the Jews believed that the gentiles had to follow the law to be saved by Jesus just because they weren't Jews but Pual was telling them that all people can be saved. Add Comment |
| What task was Paul given? | Sharing the gospel to the gentile belivers. Add Comment |
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| What issue is Paul addressing with the Galatians? | The Galatians were trying to get into heaven by their own works. Add Comment |
| Why do we still need to follow scripture if we are saved by grace through faith in Jesus? | Because God tells us to and wants us to praise him. Add Comment |
| What does Paul salvation comes from? | Jesus dying for him. (and us) Add Comment |
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| Have you ever lost a friend because you stood up for the truth? | No, not that I recall. Add Comment |
| How were the Galatians treating Paul now? | We know the Galatians aren't being as nice to Pual when he says "Where, then, is your blessing of me now?) Add Comment |
| Under what circumstance did Paul first preach the gospel to the Galatians? | Illness. Add Comment |
| What does Paul say that his Christian brothers had, but now do not have? | Pual says they were once slaves but now have been set free by Christ. Add Comment |
| How did the Galatians treat Paul during that time? | they treated him like an angel or Christ himself. Add Comment |
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| How does true faith express itself? | By loving God and spending time reading the bible and helping others. Add Comment |
| As a Christian, what were you called to be? | Glorify God and spread the good news. Add Comment |
| Why did Christ set us free? (verse 1) | For freedom. Add Comment |
| How can you misuse your freedom? | By doing what we want and not following God Add Comment |
| In what way does Paul want his Christian brothers to stand firm? (verse 1) | he wants them to stand firm and not let themselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. Add Comment |
| For those who have faith, whose righteousness do we put our hope in? | God. Add Comment |
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| What is Paul's encouragement in verse 9? | Not to become tired of doing good because we will get a "harvest" if we continue. Add Comment |
| What is the truth we learn from the farmer in verse 7? | that what we spend time doing "grows" in our life. 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? | That God is sending him, and that Jesus can save them. Add Comment |
| What is the Gospel? | The gospel is the good news that Jesus died for our sins. Add Comment |
| What is Paul's first warning to the church in Galatia? | That if anyone presents a different gospel it is not true. Add Comment |
| Where does Paul receive his authority and direction? | Jesus Christ and God the Father 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? | No, I did it last year. Add Comment |