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What is the central task of Christian leadership according to class discussions?
Influencing God’s people toward God’s purposes
What does waiting on God in prayer teach us?
Patience and trust
In Matthew 7:21-23, what is the result for those who are just "fans" of Jesus?
Jesus says, "I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!"
Which Greek word for love refers to unconditional love, like Jesus' sacrifice?
Agape
What does Ephesians 5:25 instruct husbands to do?
Love their wives as Christ loved the church
What does Luke 18:1-8 teach about persistent prayer?
Persistent prayer pays off
According to James 4:3, why might someone not receive what they ask for in prayer?
They ask with wrong motives
A key difference in biblical vs. modern marriage is that biblical marriage views it as:
A picture of Christ's love for the church
According to the ABC’s of sharing the gospel, what does "A" stand for?
Admit you are a sinner
What is the Greek word for a familial or parental love.
Storge
According to Proverbs 17:17, what does a true friend show "no matter what"?
Love
From the friendship examples, which pair demonstrated covenant loyalty where one risked their life for the other?
David and Jonathan
What are the three main steps in the inductive Bible study process?
a) Observation
b) Interpretation
c) Application
What should believers do according to 2 Corinthians 13:5?
Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith
In the story of Jonah what did fear lead to?
Resistance against God's call
In biblical dating, what is emphasized over modern dating's focus on multiple romantic relationships?
Intimacy reserved for one spouse
Which parable is used to illustrate the word of God into the hearts of the people?
Parable of the Sower
What does "count the cost" in discipleship refer to?
Understanding the sacrifices required to follow Jesus
What is the main purpose of marriage we identified in class?
To make you holy more than happy
What is the correct description of the Thorny soil?
Respond to the Word but are overcome by worries, greed, and worldly desires
What are two qualifications of leadership described in 1 Timothy 3:1-13?
Willingness to go and Christlike character
In the story of Ruth and Naomi (Ruth 1:16-17), Ruth shows commitment by:
Declaring, "Where you go I will go"
What are the three steps of conflict resolution in discipleship according to Matthew 18:15-20?
Address privately, then with witnesses, then the church
Who is called to be a disciple-maker?
Anyone who follows Jesus and enters into relationships to help others trust
Ecclesiastes 4:12
“And though a man might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him, a threefold cord is not quickly broken.”