Apostle Paul
Where was Paul when he wrote his letter to the Philippians?
Jail/house arrest in Rome
What did God give the Israelites in response to their complaining in Exodus 16:1-8?
Manna
What is the free, cheerful, and sacrificial sharing of material and immaterial resources without reluctance or compulsion?
Where is this verse written? "Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you."
A. Galatians 6:9
B. Hebrews 13:5
C. Philippians 3:7
D. 1 Timothy 6:6
B. Hebrews 13:5
Who was a non-Israelite diviner or prophet from Mesopotamia who was hired to curse the Israelites as they approached the Promised Land?
Balaam
Who was Paul writing to when he said, "Now godliness with contentment is great gain"
Timothy
Which Old Testament character lost his wealth, health, and family in a single day, yet contentedly worshiped God saying, "The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away."
Job
What is a strong, unhealthy desire for another person’s possessions, wealth, or status?
Covetousness
Where is this verse written? "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.”
A. Romans 10:17
B. Luke 4:4
C. Matthew 6:34
D. 1 John 4:19
C. Matthew 6:34
Who was the great grandfather of King David?
Boaz
In 2 Corinthians 12, Paul asked God to take away his "thorn in the flesh." What was God's response?
A. He said to be of good courage
B. He removed the "thorn in the flesh'
C. He said His grace is enough
C. He said His grace is enough
“My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12:9
Which King in Israel's history was impatient and disobeyed God before going out to battle with the Philistines?
King Saul
What is an insatiable, self-centered desire for more that places material things above God and harms other people?
Greed
What was the main passage of tonight's lesson?
Philippians 4:11-13
Who was a prophetess and Israel’s only female judge?
Deborah
Paul famously states "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." What is he referring to?
He knows how to live in abundance but also live in need/poverty
Why did Lot and Abram separate from each other?
There wasn't enough land for their herds to be together.
What is a heart posture that recognizes God's goodness, provision, and faithfulness, expressed through worship, obedience, and trust in all circumstances?
Gratitude
Which book of the Bible lists Jesus' genealogy through his mother Mary?
Luke (3:23-38)
What was the name of Moses' wife?
Zipporah
Who was the messenger who brought Paul a care package while he was under arrest in Rome?
Epaphroditus
What is the 10th and final Commandment God gave to Moses that targets the root enemy of contentment?
You shall not covet (Deuteronomy 5:21)
What is an inward, quiet spiritual state of joy, peace, and trust in God's sovereign provision and wisdom, remaining completely independent of outward circumstances or material wealth?
Contentment
Which book of the Bible lists Jesus' genealogy through his father Joseph?
Matthew (1:1-17)
Who killed 1,000 Philistine men with the jawbone of a donkey?
Samson