Being a
Follower of Jesus
Follower of Jesus
Luke 9:23 says Jesus' followers must do these three things.
Deny themselves, take up their cross daily, and follow Him
How many books are in the Bible?
66 Books
What is the second book of the Bible?
Exodus
What is our first observation question we ask when studying the Bible?
What does it say?
True of False:
The Bible says you will have to suffer.
True – Suffering is a part of life.
John 15:5 compares Jesus' and His followers to this.
Jesus is the vine, and His followers are the branches
The Bible is broken down into these two sections.
The Old and New Testaments
What is the third book of the New Testament?
Luke
Why is it important to read the verses around a passage instead of reading one verse by itself?
To understand the context and what the passage actually means.
True or False:
The Bible says you should do whatever makes you happy.
False – The Bibles teaches you should so whatever makes you holy.
James 1:22 says we should do this with the Word of God.
Put it into practice and do what it says
According to 2 Peter 1:21, who inspired the writers of Scripture?
The Holy Spirit moved people to speak from God.
What book of the Bible is mostly written by David?
Psalms
What is our third application question we ask when studying the Bible?
How does this apply to my life?
True of False:
Your identity is based on who you are.
False – Your identity is based on who God says you are and the love He has for you.
Name three fruits of the Holy Spirit in Galatians 5:22–23.
Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, or self-control
What language was the Old Testament mostly written in?
Hebrew
What book of the Bible includes the "Hall of Faith"?
Hebrews
What is our second interpretation question we ask when studying the Bible?
What does it mean?
What does it mean to deny yourself?
It means refusing to make your own wants or feelings more important than following Jesus.
Romans 12:2 says this is how we will prove what God's will is.
By being transformed by the renewing of our minds
What language was the New Testament written in?
Greek
What book of the Bible details Paul's missionary journeys?
According to Acts 17:11, what did the Bereans do to determine if what they heard was true?
They examined the Scriptures every day.
What does it mean to "pick up your cross"?
It means being willing to pay the cost of obedience.