Give me a Challenge!
How do we know the Bible is true?
Because the Bible is God's Word.
Because people witnessed the events of the Bible.
What does "archaeology" mean?
It is formed from two Greek words:
"archaic" means ancient
"logos" means to study
What is one way you can share the good news with your friends?
By inviting them to AWANA
By showing love and kindness
Answer will vary
2 Timothy 2:15 (Awana verse)
"Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."
What was John the Baptist's father's name?
Zacharias.
What does "prophesy" mean?
To give a message from God.
Often it contained prediction of events to happen in the future.
What does it mean that the "Bible is historically correct"?
Historically correct means that when the Bible does talk about history, it is ALWAYS exactly right.
How does science prove that a fish can eat coins?
(As in the story of the temple tax about Jesus and Peter)
Tilapia is a fish that puts anything in its mouth so that baby fish that grew up don't act baby any more.
When they were babies, the mom fish would carry the eggs and the babies in its mouth.
1 John 1:1 "That which..."
"That which was from the beginning (Christ), which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, concerning the Word of life."
According to John 19:1-14, what two things did the soldiers put on the Lord Jesus Christ?
Crown of thorns
AND
Purple robe
List 3 out 4 reasons we know the Bible is true.
1. Because God used at least 40 men to write it and it all fits together
2. Because it was written over a period of 1500 years and yet it all fits together
3. Because events that were prophesied really happend
4. Because the Bible changes people's lives
What does AWANA stand for?
Approved
Workmen
Are
Not
Ashamed
What is an "artifact"?
An object from the past which people made or used in some way.
Proverbs 30:5-6 "Every word..."
"Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him." Do not add to His words, lest He rebuke you, and you be found a liar."
What does Ephesians 2:8-9 say about salvation?
That we have been saved by faith, not of ourselves. It is a gift from God.
Not by our works.
What does it mean to "take the Lord's Name in vain?"
To use God's name loosely or inappropriately.
Why is the Law called a "tutor of sin"?
(Romans 3:20)
The law was not given to save people, but to show people they need a Savior.
What would you say to a friend or teacher when you want to share God's love and His good news with them?
Answers will vary.
2 Peter 1:21
"For prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit."
What did the Israelites have to do with their clothes at the foot of Mount Sinai?
Why?
They had to wash their clothes.
Because God will visit them on the third day.
What do I need to know about God? List 4 things you learned.
2. I need to know that God wants me to honor Him.
3. I need to know that God wants me to honor my family and neighbors.
4. I need to know that God is merciful.
What are some things you can do to HONOR God?
List 3.
1. Study and memorize verses
2. Sing praise songs
3. Attend church
4. Tell your friends about the Lord Jesus Christ
5. Pray
What are some "gods" kids your age might put before the true God.
Answers will vary.
Acts 16:29-31
"Then he called for a light, ran in, and fell down trembling before Paul and Silas. And he brought them out and said "Sirs, what must I do to be saved?" So they said, "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household."
Name two of the (many) prophecies spoken about Jesus by the prophet Isaiah.
He was oppressed and afflicted
Yet He didn't open His mouth
He was led as a lamb to slaughter