1. Structure and Purpose of the Church
Who is the head of the Church?
Jesus Christ
what is baptism?
a public declaration of our faith; a pledge of a good conscience toward God
What does the bread and wine symbolize?
Jesus' body and blood
Name 3 gifts of the Holy Spirit
Prophecy, healing, miracles, discerning spirits
What instrument is someone like that is without love?
sounding brass or a clanging cymbal
What's the purpose of the church?
Why can't babies be baptized?
They don't understand what they're doing
When and where did Jesus take communion with his disciples?
the night before his death in the upper room
Name 6 prophets from the old testament
Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Daniel, Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi
Though you understand all mysteries and have all faith but don't have me, you're nothing. What am I?
Love
What are 4 of the most important leadership positions in the church?
Bishop, pastor, elder, deacon
What are 3 qualifications to take baptism?
Repent, believe, understand why you must take it
What do we need to do before taking communion And how do we take it?
Why should we desire spiritual gifts?
For the building up of the church
Name the 9 gifts of the Holy Spirit
Word of Wisdom, Word of Knowledge, faith, Healing, Miracles, Prophecy, Discerning of spirits, Tongues, Interpretation of tongues
Name 5 church departments that are written in this lesson
Prayer ministry, Children's ministry, Singing and music ministry, women's ministry, groups of mercy, evangelism department, administrative department, youth ministry, education department, literature department
Dead to sin (submerge) alive with Christ (emerge)
What happens when people take communion in an unworthy manner?
They drink judgement on themself, and many are weak and sick and many sleep (die)
What gifts were shown on the day of Pentecost and what was the purpose of them?
Gift of various tongues, as a sign for unbelievers
What are 3 examples of the word of Knowledge in the book of Acts? (God clearly revealing information to someone)
Ananias was told to go and heal Paul; Phillip was sent to the eunuch; Peter was told to go with the 3 men to Cornelius' house; Paul was warned that the boat will get shipwrecked if they set sail.
Memory verse: Hebrews 13:7
Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.
Memory verse: 1 Peter 3:21
And this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also- not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a good conscience toward God. It saves you by the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Memory verse: 1 Corinthians 11:26
For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes.
Memory verse: Ephesians 4:11-12
It was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers. To prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up.
Memory verse: 1 Corinthians 14:12
So it is with you. Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, try to excel gifts that build up the church.