Scripture Memorization
In this Scripture, the children of Israel were instructed to "bind [the Scripture] for a sign upon thine hand, and they shall be as frontlets between thine eyes"
Deuteronomy 6
This phrase, in its original language, is orthotomeo, and it means "to make a straight cut".
Rightly divide
In what Scripture (book, chapter, verse) does Jesus say "thou hast left thy first love"?
Revelation 2:4
Give one definition of "constraineth".
Compel; to hold together
What is the theme of FTHCS for the 2022-23 Academic Year?
Motivated by love to live for Jesus
Name one of the three reasons we memorize scripture as seen in Deut. 6:2-3 and as discussed in class.
1. Helps us grow in fear (reverence and respect) for God
2. Helps us keep God's commandments
3. That "it might be well" with us
The phrase "rightly dividing" only occurs in the Bible in this Scripture.
Revelation 2:1-4 was written to...?
[The angel of] the church at Ephesus
The love of Christ (Jesus' love for them).
True or False; if false, correct the statement:
"The Intent of a message/exhortation is what the listener should take away."
False - the Intent of a message is what motivates the speaker to give the message; the Purpose of a message is what the listener should take away.
Name one of the three reasons we memorize scripture as seen in Deut. 6:2-3 and as discussed in class.
1. Helps us grow in fear (reverence and respect) for God
2. Helps us keep God's commandments
3. That "it might be well" with us
In this step of Rightly Dividing the Word, we look for historical information on the author, audience, and other general historical information.
Step 5
The "angel of the church of Ephesus" is most likely...?
The church's pastor.
Name two physical challenge that Paul was motivated to overcome because of the love of Christ.
Near death experiences, being whipped, beaten, stoned, shipwreck, perils [of waters, robbers, etc.], weariness and pain, hunger and thirst, cold and nakedness, etc.
What is false doctrine?
Doctrine that is false :)
Any teaching that goes against the truth of God's Word.
Name a scripture (outside of Deuteronomy 6) we used in class to study why we memorize scriptures. How does this scripture encourage us to memorize scriptures?
Psalm 1
Psalm 119:9-16, 97-104
Proverbs 3:1-4
2 Timothy 3:16
In Matthew 22:21, Jesus says, "Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's; and unto God the things that are God's".
Explain what is happening in this scripture by examining the literary context.
What are the seven golden candlesticks mentioned in Revelation 2:1?
The seven major churches of that time period (the churches at Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamos, Thyatira, Sardis, Philidelphia, Laodicea)
Name one mental/emotional challenge that Paul was motivated to overcome because of the love of Christ.
Dealing with the upset Corinthians
People openly making fun of Paul to the church he founded.
People questioning Paul's ministry and generally being unappreciative of his ministry
What is a "tithe"?
10% of your gross income.
One member of your team must recite their personal Scripture Memory Verse.
(Answer varies)
Use BLB to identify the transliteration and a relevant definition of the phrase "be touched with the feeling of" in Hebrews 4:15.
Transliteration: Sympatheo
Relevant Definitions: (to feel sympathy with, to commiserate, have compassion)What does Jesus mean when He say's "thou hast left thy first love"?
One member of your group must correctly recite 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 (by memory).
Correct!
Explain how and why Peter changed between the Gospels and Acts.
Between the Gospels and Acts, Peter gained boldness, conviction, and faith (amongst other things). He gained these things because he witnessed the death and resurrection of Jesus and because of the coming of the Holy Spirit.