Background
How were the Levite priests paid?
From the tithes of the people
What's the reference of the verse in the discovery journal that tells us to turn to God and do deeds consistent with repentance?
Acts 26:20
What is the Greek word and reference for double-minded? BONUS 100: What is the definition?
dipsycho - James 4:8
BONUS: two-spirited, i.e. vacillating (in opinion or purpose); - double-minded
What does God do when we draw near to him?
a. Forgives us
b. Cleanses us of pride
c. Draws near to us
d. None of the above
c. Draws near to us
What roles other than keeping their homes and families did some women have?
Women could serve either secular or religious roles, such as business dealers and prophetesses.
What proverb matches with James 4:16? What do both these verses condemn?
Proverbs 27:1. Both condemn boasting.
What does James tell believers not to have? (give Greek word and reference)
alazonela-(arrogance/boastings) - James 4:16
What does God do when we humble ourselves in his presence?
a. cleanses us of pride
b. lifts us up
c. both a and b
d. none of the above
b. lifts us up
What were the three jobs God's people usually worked in in Ancient Israel?
Who does God fight against?
What is the reference and what theme is it under?
God fights against those who have rebelled and grieved His Holy Spirit.
Isaiah 63:10 and the theme is friendship with the world and enmity with God.
What James 4:10 say and what Greek word is mentioned?
James 4:10 tells us that all who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted. Greek word tapeinoo
What two things are opposed to each other and what is the reference?
a. life and death - Matthew 18:24
b. God and man - Ephesians 2:1
c. flesh and Spirit - Galatians 5:19
d. None of the above
d. None of the above
How many women were mentioned in the background study? Give their names, vocations, and references.(Partial credit will be given)
There were 3 women mentioned in the background study. (25 points)
1. Huldah - prophetess - 2 Kings 22:14 (125 points)
2. Lydia - seller of purple goods - Acts 16:14 (125 points)
3. Priscilla - tentmaker - Acts 18:1-3 (125 points)
What are the definitions for repentance and unrepentance? What is the reference?
Repentance: the action of someone who confesses and forsakes their sins
Unrepentance: the action of someone who conceals his sin and hardens his heart
Reference: Proverbs 28:13-14
What is the root [Greek] word for hedonism and what is the definition?
hedone
hedonism - a philosophy that promotes pleasure as the end goal of life
What reference tells us to take up our cross and come after Christ?
a. Luke 17:25
b. Luke 14:26-28
c. John 17:4
d. John 11:5
b. Luke 14:26-28
DAILY DOUBLE!!!
Who was Othniel the son of and who was his uncle?What was Othniel's vocation and how did he come to being what he was?
What did the Lord do for Othniel?
What is the reference for Othniel?
Othniel was the son of Kenaz, who was Caleb's brother.
Othniel was judge, and he became one when the Spirit of God came upon him.
The Lord gave Rishathaim, king of Aram into the hands of Othniel.
Othniel and his feats are referenced in Judges 3:9-10.
What are the corresponding verses to the following and give descriptions:
- James 4:12
- James 4:10
- James 4:8
- Matthew 7:1 - "judge not, that you be not judged"
- Luke 14:11 - "for all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted"
- Matthew 5:8 - "Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God"
What does God give and who does he give it to? Use the Greek words and give the references for the Greek words
God gives charis(grace/favor - James 4:6) to the tapeinoo(humble - James 4:10).
What example(s) of friendship with the world and enmity with God are not mentioned in the Discovery Journal?
a. The desires of the flesh and eyes, and the pride of life are of the world
b. If you covet your neighbor's belongings openly, you cause your neighbor to stumble.
c. God fought against those who rebelled and grieved His Holy Spirit
d. If you covet your neighbor's sheep, you covet your neighbor's horse
b - 450 d
d - 50
both - 500