Consecration
What does Malachi 1 vs 6-8 teach us about consecration?
It teaches us to give to God the best that we can offer.
What is temptation and who does it happen to?
Temptation is the suggestion or enticement to do evil. It is a common experience to all men, young people and old people alike.
Who wrote the Bible?
Men inspired by the Holy Spirit. (2 Timothy 3 vs 16, 2 Peter 1 vs 20-21)
What does 1 Thes 5 vs 17 say?
"Pray without ceasing". 1 Thes 5 vs 17
What is the key theme of 1 Corinthians 13?
Agape Love
What does it mean to be "consecrated"?
It is being devoted, dedicated. It is the commitment we give to God
From Acts 5 vs 1-5. My wife and I were tempted to steal money and to lie about donating the full amount. Who am I?
Ananias and Sapphira
What is the central theme of the Bible?
Christ and his work of redemption (John 20 vs 31, Luke 24 vs 45-47)
There are many reasons why we pray. Give two.
It can be in the form of worship and thanksgiving. (Psalms 100 vs 4)
It can be for petitions for personal needs. (Phil 4 vs 6)
It can be for breakthroughs in our lives and in the church. (Acts 12)
It can be for God’s will to be done in many areas such soul winning, spiritual growth, subduing evil influence, guidance in decision making
To maintain fellowship with God and to grow spiritually
To overcome temptation
In 1 Cor 13 vs 8, the Bible says "love never faileth". What two things are said to fail or to vanish away instead?
Tongues and Knowledge
What does Romans 12 vs 1 say?
12. [1] I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
Who is the source of temptation?
Satan is the source of temptation (Mat 4 vs 1)
Name two things that make the bible unique from other books in the world.
•Unity despite many authors
•Versatility meets needs of all people
•Influence on individuals and nations
•Preservation over centuries and fulfilled prophecies
Why is it important to pray with faith?
Because we cannot receive from God without faith. James 1 vs 5-7
Complete the verse: 1 Cor 13 vs 11
1 When I was a child, I _______as a child, I __________as a child, I _________as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things.
1 When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things. 1 Cor 13 vs 11
What are two ways we can show consecration in our personal lives?
•Being involved in Christian service
•Invite others to Christ (witnessing)
•Having concern for other people’s welfare
•Praying for others
•Being committed to grow spiritually by attending the services, praying and Bible study and quiet time
•Living a holy life
How did Jesus overcome temptation in Mat 4?
By using the word of God to counter the suggestions of Satan.
Is the Bible the final authority on all matters relating to Christian conduct? Why? Give a scripture to back your answer.
Yes. (2 Timothy 3 vs 15-17, Rev 22 vs 18-19)
What are some things that can make prayer ineffective? Give two.
•Prayers without Scriptural basis. (James 4 vs 2-3)
•Lack of conviction in the power of prayer. (Mark 11 vs 24) (lack of faith)
•Not living a righteous life. (Psalms 66 vs 18)
What does 1 Cor 13 vs 1-3 say? recite without viewing the bible.
1. Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.
2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing.
3 And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing. 1 Cor 13 vs 1-3
Which of these scriptures gives us one of the reasons we should be consecrated?
A. Psalms 23 vs 1 B. Isaiah 8 vs 9-10 C. Romans 10 vs 13 D. 2 Cor 5 vs 14-15 E. Col 3 vs 12-13
D. 2 Cor 5 vs 14-15 God wants us to give all because he gave all
14 For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead:
15 And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again
What are two things that can help a person to overcome temptation?
You have to be genuinely born again (John 3 vs 1-3)
Separate yourself from negative influences ( 2 Cor 6 vs 14,17)
Study and meditate on God’s Word (Mat 4 vs 4)
Pray (Mat 26 vs 41)
Actively seek ways to please God, rather than being passive (Col 3 vs 1-2)
From a spiritual perspective, how should we study the bible?
With prayer for God to reveal himself as you study
Writing down what you have learned and gained
With prayer for grace to do what you have discovered
With a heart willing to change and obey the Word
Without pride, unbelief, carnality and double-mindedness
What does Jeremiah 33 vs 3 say? What does it teach us about prayer?
“Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.”
1. That God wants us to pray to him. he encourages us to pray
2. That God is ready to answer our prayers when we call to Him
What are five qualities of Love listed in 1 Corinthians 13?
4. Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,
5 Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;
6 Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth;
7 Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.
8 Charity never faileth.....