Abraham’s Journey
What did God tell Abram to leave when He called him to go to a land He would show him?
His country, his relatives, and his father’s household
At the wedding in Cana, what miracle did Jesus perform?
He turned water into wine.
In the parable of the sower, what was being scattered on the different types of soil?
Seed, representing the word of the kingdom or God’s message.
What should be at the center of a Christian marriage so that the relationship is built on more than feelings alone?
God, with both spouses seeking to build their marriage according to His Word and will.
According to our study, why does sin separate humanity from God?
God is holy, and sin is contrary to His character. Sin damages our relationship with Him and leaves humanity in need of reconciliation.
Which relative traveled with Abram when he left his homeland?
Lot, his nephew.
Which religious leader came to speak with Jesus at night and heard Him explain the need to be born again?
Nicodemus
Which tiny seed did Jesus use to illustrate the kingdom of heaven growing from something very small?
A mustard seed.
Why can’t love and respect be reduced to simply waiting until the other person treats you the way you want to be treated?
Both are biblical responsibilities expressed through our own choices and actions, not just reactions to what the other person does.
What is salvation, and who makes it possible?
Salvation is God’s rescue from sin and its consequences, made possible through Jesus Christ.
God promised to make Abram into what, despite the fact that he and Sarai did not yet have a child?
A great nation, and God promised to bless him and make his name great.
In John 4, whom did Jesus meet at the well and speak with about living water?
A Samaritan woman.
In the parable of the hidden treasure, what did the man do after discovering treasure hidden in a field?
He sold everything he had and bought the field.
In a Christian marriage, what distinguishes servant leadership from controlling behavior?
Servant leadership uses responsibility to serve, sacrifice, guide, and care for the other person rather than dominate or demand obedience for selfish reasons.
Can a person earn salvation simply by doing enough good works?
No. Salvation is a gift of God’s grace received through faith in Jesus Christ. Good works are a response to God’s grace, not a way to purchase salvation.
What physical sign did God establish as a sign of His covenant with Abraham and his descendants?
Circumcision
In Luke 4, after Jesus read from the scroll of Isaiah in Nazareth, how did many people in the synagogue eventually respond to Him?
They became angry, rejected Him, and attempted to drive Him out of town.
In the parable of the pearl of great value, what did the merchant do after finding the pearl?
He sold everything he had and bought it.
When a disagreement arises, what should the goal be besides proving that you are right?
Understanding one another, communicating honestly and lovingly, resolving the conflict, and pursuing reconciliation.
In the Christian doctrine of the Trinity, what are the three Persons?
The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
When God tested Abraham by asking him to offer Isaac, what did God provide as the substitute sacrifice?
A ram caught in a thicket.
John 1 says that “the Word became flesh.” Who is the Word referring to?
Jesus Christ, the Word who became human and dwelt among us.
In the parable of the weeds, what happens at the harvest that Jesus uses to explain the end of the age?
The weeds are separated from the wheat. Jesus explains that the righteous and the wicked will be separated at the end of the age.
A husband and wife disagree. One feels dismissed, while the other feels misunderstood. Instead of immediately defending themselves, what biblical principles should guide their next steps?
Listen carefully, seek to understand before responding, speak truth with love, take responsibility for their own actions, and work toward peace and reconciliation.
How does the Trinity differ from the idea that Christians believe in three separate gods?
Christians believe in one God who eternally exists as three distinct Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. They are not three gods, nor are they simply one Person taking three different forms.