LOVE
The Word who was with God and was God became human. According to John 1:14, what happened to the Word, and what did those who saw Him behold? State the reference and recite the complete verse.
“And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.”
The LORD alone is God. According to Deuteronomy 6:4, what truth about God were the Israelites commanded to hear? State the reference and recite the complete verse.
“Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD.”
God’s presence is described in different ways in the passages we studied. Compare Psalm 46:1 and Matthew 28:20: what does each passage reveal about how God is present with His people?
State both references and recite both complete verses.
Psalm 46:1 — “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
Matthew 28:20 —“Lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.”
According to Romans 2:11, what principle of God’s justice means that He does not favour one person over another? State the reference and recite the complete verse.
“For there is no respect of persons with God.”
The angel told Joseph what the child should be called and explained the reason for His name. According to Matthew 1:21, what was the child to be called, and what would He do for His people? State the reference and recite the complete verse.
“And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.”
Sarah was promised a son even though the circumstances appeared impossible. According toGenesis 18:14, what question did the LORD ask, and what did He promise at the appointed time? State the reference and recite the complete verse.
“Is anything too hard for the LORD? At the time appointed I will return unto thee, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son.”
Our salvation is not something we earn by our own good works. According to Titus 3:5, what does Scripture say salvation is not based on, and according to what did God save us? State the reference and recite the complete verse.
“Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost.”
Jesus taught that God knows even the smallest details about us. According to Matthew 10:30, what did Jesus say about the hairs of our head? State the reference and recite the complete verse.
“But the very hairs of your head are all numbered.”
God existed before the mountains, earth, and world were formed. Complete the statement from Psalm 90:2: “Before the ______ were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the ______ and the ______, even from ______ to ______, thou art God.”
mountains; earth; world; everlasting; everlasting.
Jesus commissioned His disciples to make disciples of all nations. According to Matthew 28:20, how long did Jesus promise to be with them? State the reference and recite the complete verse.
“Lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.”
Jesus Christ did not begin to exist when He was born in Bethlehem. According to John 1:1, what does Scripture say about the Word’s existence and relationship with God? State the reference and recite the complete verse.
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”
A young believer says, “I will trust God only when I understand how He will solve my problem.” Which passage in our study directly challenges this attitude by teaching that faith is necessary to please God? State the reference, explain the point briefly, and recite the complete verse.
Hebrews 11:6 — “But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.”
God does not change. Complete Malachi 3:6: “For I am the LORD, I ______ not; therefore ye sons of ______ are not ______.”
Change; Jacob; consumed.
If Jesus is the true Vine, what should remaining connected to Him look like in the daily life of a young believer? Give several practical examples.
Prayer, obedience, faith, studying God’s Word, and living according to His teaching.
Jesus described Himself as the Bread of Life. According to John 6:35, what did Jesus promise concerning the person who comes to Him and the person who believes in Him? State the reference and recite the complete verse.
“And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.”
2Habakkuk 1:13 teaches us about God’s attitude toward evil. Complete the statement: “Thou art of______ eyes than to behold ______, and canst not look on ______.”
purer; evil; iniquity.
A young believer may sometimes feel rejected by the world. According to 1 John 3:1, why does the world not know us? State the reference and recite the complete verse.
“Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.”
A believer must not allow other things to take the place of God. According to 1 Corinthians 8:6, how does Scripture distinguish between the one God the Father and the one Lord Jesus Christ? State the reference and recite the complete verse.
“But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him.”
When a young believer faces something that appears impossible, which verse in our study gives the direct assurance that nothing is impossible with God? State the reference and recite the complete verse.
Luke 1:37 — “For with God nothing shall be impossible.”
God’s mercy calls sinners to turn back to Him. According to Isaiah 55:7, what should the wicked and unrighteous person forsake, what should he do instead, and what will God do in response? State the reference and recite the complete verse.
“Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.”
James 1:17 describes the Father as unchanging. Complete the verse: “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from ______, and cometh down from the Father of ______, with whom is no ______, neither shadow of ______.”
above; lights; variableness; turning.
When a young believer feels unloved or forgotten, what assurance does Jeremiah 31:3 give? State the reference and recite the complete verse.
“The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.”
A believer who has sinned is not told to hide from God. According to the passage we studied in JOHN 1:9, what should the believer do, and what does God promise to do in response? State the reference and recite the complete verse.
1 John 1:9 — “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
The birth of Jesus Christ was announced as something extraordinary. According to Isaiah 7:14, what sign did the LORD Himself say He would give? State the reference and recite the complete verse.
“Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.”
God’s covenant and His spoken Word are dependable. Complete Psalm 89:34: “My ______ will I not break, nor ______ the thing that is gone out of my ______.”
Covenant; alter; lips.
The birth of Jesus was humble even though He is the Son of God. According to Luke 2:7, what did Mary do after giving birth to her firstborn Son, and why was He laid in a manger? State the reference and recite the complete verse.
“And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.”
Which passage in our study declares that God has done whatever He has pleased? State the reference and recite the complete verse.
Psalm 115:3 — “But our God is in the heavens: he hath done whatsoever he hath pleased.”
Jesus used the picture of a vine to describe His relationship with the Father. According to John 15:1, what did Jesus call Himself, and what did He call the Father? State the reference and recite the complete verse.
“I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman.”
Which verse in our study teaches that God knows what is happening everywhere? Give the reference and complete the quotation: “The eyes of the LORD are in ______ place, beholding the ______ and the ______.”
Proverbs 15:3 — every; evil; good.
God is Spirit, and worship must be offered in the right manner. According to John 4:24, what is God, and how must those who worship Him worship? State the reference and recite the complete verse.
“God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.”
Three statements below come from passages in our study. Give the Bible reference for each and recite the complete verse or quotation:
(a) “The LORD our God is one LORD.” (b) “The word of the LORD is right.” (c) “There is no respect of persons with God.”
(a) Deuteronomy 6:4 — “Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD.”
(b) Psalm 33:4 — “For the word of the LORD is right; and all his works are done in truth.”
(c) Romans 2:11 — “For there is no respect of persons with God.”)
A believer who has sinned is not told to hide from God. According to 1 John 1:9, what should the believer do, and what does God promise to do in response? State the reference and recite the complete verse.
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
David declared, “The LORD is my shepherd.” According to Psalm 23:1, what does this statement teach about the believer’s relationship with God, and what does “I shall not want” express?
It expresses confidence that God cares for, guides, protects, and provides for His people; “I shall not want” expresses confidence in His care.
God is good, ready to forgive, and rich in mercy. Complete Psalm 86:5: “For thou, Lord, art______, and ready to forgive; and ______ in ______ unto all them that call upon thee.”
good; plenteous; mercy.
Mary recognized the greatness and holiness of God. Complete Luke 1:49: “For he that is ______hath done to me great things; and ______ is his name.”
mighty; holy.
John the Baptist pointed people away from himself and toward Jesus. According to John 1:29, what title did John give Jesus, and what did he say Jesus would take away? State the reference and recite the complete verse.
“Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.”
Job declared his confidence in God’s unlimited power. Complete Job 42:2: “I know that thou canst do ______, and that no ______ can be ______ from thee.”
every thing; thought; withholden.
Which two passages in our study describe Jesus as the “Door” and the “Lamb of God”? Give both references and state the titles used for Jesus.
John 10:9 — “I am the door”; John 1:29 — “Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.”
God showed His works to His people for a specific purpose. According to Deuteronomy 4:35, what were they meant to know? State the reference and recite the complete verse.
“Unto thee it was shewed, that thou mightest know that the LORD he is God; there is none else beside him.”
Creation points people toward the glory of its Creator. According to Psalm 19:1, what do the heavens declare, and what does the firmament show? State the reference and recite the complete verse.
“The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.”
When Martha spoke about the resurrection at the last day, Jesus revealed something about Himself. According to John 11:25, what did Jesus say He is, and what promise did He make to the person who believes in Him? State the reference and recite the complete verse.
“Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live.”
Jesus promised His presence to believers gathered in His name. According to Matthew 18:20, what did He say about where two or three are gathered? State the reference and recite the complete verse.
“For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.”
God’s Word is reliable because it is right and His works are done in truth. According to Psalm 33:4, what exactly does Scripture say about the Word of the LORD and His works? State the reference and recite the complete verse.
“For the word of the LORD is right; and all his works are done in truth.”
Matthew 1:23 explains the meaning of the name Emmanuel. What does the name mean, and what does the verse say about the Virgin and her Son? State the reference and recite the complete verse.
“Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.”
Psalm 27:1 gives a believer reasons not to live in fear. Complete the verse: “The LORD is my ______ and my ______; whom shall I ______? the LORD is the ______ of my life; of whom shall I be______?”
light; salvation; fear; strength; afraid.
When a believer feels abandoned or helpless, Psalm 46:1 gives a specific description of God’s help. What three things does the verse call God? State the reference and recite the complete verse.
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
The LORD is not like a human being who can lie or change His mind. According to 1 Samuel 15:29, what is the Strength of Israel said not to do, and why?
“The Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he is not a man, that he should repent.”
What does Hebrews 13:8 teach about Jesus Christ’s character and existence across time? State the reference and recite the complete verse.
“Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and forever.”
Jesus called Himself the Good Shepherd. According to John 10:11, what does the Good Shepherd do for the sheep? State the reference and recite the complete verse.
“I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.”
Name FIVE of the titles below and give the Bible reference for each: Bread of Life, Light of the World, Door, Good Shepherd, Resurrection and Life, Way/Truth/Life, True Vine.
Bread of Life — John 6:35
Light of the World — John 8:12
Door — John 10:9
Good Shepherd— John 10:11
Resurrection and Life — John 11:25
Way, Truth and Life — John 14:6
True Vine— John 15:1. Any five.)
According to 1 Corinthians 1:9, what two things does the verse tell us about God and about the purpose for which He called us? State the reference and recite the complete verse.
“God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.”
The angel told Joseph what the child should be called and explained the reason for His name. According to Matthew 1:21, what was the child to be called, and what would He do for His people? State the reference and recite the complete verse.
“And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.”
Jesus called Himself the Door. According to John 10:9, what does Jesus say will happen to anyone who enters through Him? State the reference and recite the complete verse.
“I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.”
Faith is essential in our walk with God. According to Hebrews 11:6, what does a person who comes to God have to believe about God and about those who diligently seek Him? State the reference and recite the complete verse.
“But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.”
According to 1 John 4:16, what have believers known and believed about the love of God? What does the verse say about the person who dwells in love?
“And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.”
Thomas asked Jesus about the way to the Father. According to John 14:6, what three things did Jesus say He is, and what did He say about coming to the Father? State the reference and recite the complete verse.
“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”
According to 1 Kings 8:60, what does God desire all the people of the earth to know about Him? State the reference and recite the complete statement.
“That all the people of the earth may know that the LORD is God, and that there is none else.”
God is holy and worthy of holy worship. According to Psalm 22:3, what does Scripture say God inhabits? State the reference and recite the complete verse.
“But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel.”
Psalm 14:1 describes the person who says in his heart that there is no God. Give the three descriptions Scripture gives of such people. State the reference.
“They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.” — Psalm 14:1.
The LORD God is faithful and doesn’t cheat anyone. According to Psalm 33:4, how is the Word of the LORD, and how are all His works done?
The Word of the LORD is right, and all His works are done in truth.
Jesus is the Light of the world. According to John 8:12, what happens to the person who follows Him? State the reference and recite the complete verse.
“Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.”