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Why is sin such a serious problem that Jesus had to die on the cross for us?
Because sin separates us from God, makes us slaves, and spoils our lives - and we cannot fix it ourselves.
What is the punishment for our sin, and why do we need Jesus?
separation from God now and forever - Romans 6:23
Share your quiet time any day from this week.
open response
Why is it important for a Christian to choose good friendships, especially during holidays?
Friends strongly influence what we do, where we go, and how we think.
Good Christian friends : help us grow closer to God
Wrong influences can pull us away from Him - especially when we have more free time and fewer church activities involvement
What is the MAIN reason the lesson gives for using specific steps (pray, choose, read, examine, question, apply) when studying the Bible?
A. To make your study routine more organized and efficient
B. To avoid misunderstanding Scripture and to let the Holy Spirit guide you into the meaning God intended
C. To finish reading the Bible faster
D. To make Bible study feel more like a school subject
B. To avoid misunderstanding Scripture and to let the Holy Spirit guide you into the meaning God intended.
What kinds of suffering did Jesus experience, and how might Christians suffer today because of Him?
Rejection, sorrow, agony in prayer, humiliation.
Christians may face teasing, loneliness, or saying no to wrong things.
Why is having a daily quiet time with God so important for growing as a Christian?
Because it helps us
* know God better & grow to be like Jesus
* stay strong against distractions or temptations
According to the lesson, how is the Bible personal for you?
A. It only tells you general truths about life.
B. It gives you a one-size-fits-all roadmap with no variation.
C. It allows God to speak to you specifically, through its words, about your situation as you study it.
D. It is only for formal worship and not for daily life.
C. It allows God to speak to you specifically, through its words, about your situation as you study it.
What can we learn about ourselves from the Ten Commandments?
They reveal that we cannot keep God’s standards perfectly
They help us see our need for forgiveness and a Savior
What are the four main things God uses to help young believers grow in their faith?
Quiet Time (Bible & prayer)
Good friendships
Healthy activities
Opportunities to serve.
What is the greatest commandments that Jesus said : Matthew 22:37 - 39
Love God = 1 - 4 commandments
Place Him above all things ( desires, choices, thoughts, time, and priorities) else
Love your neighbor = 5 - 10 commandments
Treat others with the same care, kindness, respect, and compassion you desire for yourself
When we look at the 8th Commandment, what does it reveal about the hidden ways we can take what isn’t ours - even if we never touch someone’s wallet?
Unnoticed ways : taking someone’s reputation by gossip, take time we owe others, digital copies we didn’t pay
Honesty is a heart issue, not just action
What does it actually mean to put “no other gods” before the true God in today’s world, where people don’t worship statues?
Not allowing anything to take first place in your heart, your priorities, your time, or your desire
Anything that controls your decisions, emotions, or identity more than God has become an idol
Could look like : popularity, relationship, social media, friends, sport, fashion
Does the Bible guide your ENTIRE life at once, or does God show you one step at a time?
Explain with an example from your own life (school, friendships, decisions, etc.)
show one step at a time
own example
What do the 3rd and 4th Commandments teach us about how to please God?
Honor His name with our words & honoring His day with our time (our speech and schedule).
The lesson says the Bible is “God-inspired / God-breathed.” Which of these statements best reflects what that means?
A. The writers were inspired like artists and chose some good ideas.
B. The writers were guided by the Holy Spirit so the actual words reflect God’s message.
C. The Bible has some good advice, but also lots of opinions from its human writers.
D. The Bible was written by God in one go, without any human involvement.
B. The writers were guided by the Holy Spirit so the actual words reflect God’s message.
In John 16:13, what does Jesus say the Holy Spirit will do, and how have you seen this in your own life or decisions?
open response
Turn your bible to Mark 4:20 and Galatians 5:22.
If your life was a fruit tree, what fruit would you say is
Turn your bible to Mark 4:20 and Galatians 5:22.
If your life was a fruit tree, what fruit would you say is currently growing?
And what fruit do you want God to help you grow next?
growing?
And what fruit do you want God to help you grow next?
open ended questions
What are the four main proofs from John 20 that show Jesus really rose from the dead?
The empty tomb with folded grave clothes
His appearances to witnesses
The transformed disciples
The change of the day of worship to Sunday
Why does the lesson use the “lamp to my feet” imagery (Psalms 119:105) rather than a “map”?
A. Because lamps are cheaper than maps.
B. Because God’s Word shows one step at a time rather than giving every detail in advance.
C. Because maps are not found in the Bible.
D. Because it sounds more poetic.
B. Because God’s Word shows one step at a time rather than giving every detail in advance.
What did Nicodemus learn from Jesus about how a person is saved, and how did his life later show he believed?
Jesus told Nicodemus he needed to be born again - to have new spiritual life through believing in Jesus.
Later, Nicodemus defended Jesus in the synagogue and helped bury Him publicly, showing he truly trusted and followed Christ.
What are the four things in 2 Timothy 3:16 that Scripture does?
Explain with real life example
Doctrine : true & right
Reproof : shows what’s wrong
Correction : guide into how to make it right
Instruction : how to stay on the right path
Why is the resurrection so important for our faith as Christians?
it guarantees Jesus is God, His sacrifice for sin was accepted, believers will have eternal life, and Jesus will judge the world.
Resurrection = Salvation
The God we worship:
Psalm 103 : 9
Jeremiah 32:17
Romans 1:18
Romans 6:23b
Psalm 103 : 9 | in control of all things
Jeremiah 32:17 | can do anything
Romans 1:18 | full of wrath against sin
Romans 6:23b | provides a way of forgiveness through Jesus Christ
What stopped the rich young man from following Jesus, and what does that teach us today?
He loved his money more than God. His “idol” = wealth
Anything - friends, popularity, habits, possessions, even good things - can keep us from following Jesus if we put them first.