Heart Transformation
What is repentance?
Turning away from sin and turning to God.
How did Paul encounter Jesus?
On the road to Damascus, Jesus appeared in a bright light (Acts 9:3-6).
What is the greatest commandment?
Love God and love your neighbour (Matthew 22:37-39).
What does Romans 12:2 say about how we should change our thinking?
Do not conform to the world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. (Romans 12:2)
In Acts 16, how did Paul and Silas’ faith impact the jailer and his household?
After an earthquake freed them, they chose to stay, leading the jailer to ask, "What must I do to be saved?" He and his whole family were baptized. (Acts 16:25-34).
What does Ezekiel 36:26 say about a new heart?
God will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you. He will take the heart of stone out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh.
What Old Testament king had a hardened heart, refusing to free God’s people?
Pharaoh. (Exodus 7:13, Exodus 9:12)
Which outcast did Jesus transform through healing, as recorded in Matthew 8:1-4?
A leper. Jesus touched and healed a man with leprosy, even though lepers were considered unclean and outcasts in society.
Which tax collector did Jesus transform, who left his job to follow Him?
Matthew. (Matthew 9:9)
According to Hebrews 11:6, why is faith essential in our walk with God?
Without faith, it is impossible to please God. (Hebrews 11:6)
What is the fruit of the Spirit?
Love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control (Galatians 5:22-23).
Name two books Paul wrote.
Romans, Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians.
According to Ellen G. White, what is the church's role in the community?
The church should be a place of service, helping the poor and teaching God’s love (The Ministry of Healing).
What did Zacchaeus do after Jesus visited his home?
Zacchaeus repented, gave half of his possessions to the poor, and promised to repay four times what he had taken unfairly. (Luke 19:8)
How did Esther show courage and faith in action?
She risked her life to save her people by approaching the king. (Esther 4:16)
According to 2 Corinthians 5:17, what happens when someone is in Christ?
They become a new creation; the old is gone, all things have become new. (2 Corinthians 5:17)
How did David show a transformed heart after his sin with Bathsheba?
He repented and wrote Psalm 51, asking God for a clean heart.
"Create in me a clean heart, O God,
And renew a steadfast spirit within me.
Do not cast me away from Your presence,
And do not take Your Holy Spirit from me".
What did Jesus say about helping the least of these? And in what book and chapter can it be found?
"Whatever you did for the least of these, you did for me" (Matthew 25:40).
Who was known as the “weeping prophet,” calling for repentance?
Jeremiah. (Jeremiah 9:1)
How did Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego’s faith influence their community?
Their obedience to God, even in the face of death, led King Nebuchadnezzar to praise God and decree that no one should speak against Him. (Daniel 3:28-29)
In the Parable of the Prodigal Son, what action showed his heart transformation?
He repented and returned to his father, admitting he had sinned. (Luke 15:18-20)
How did Mary Magdalene’s life change after meeting Jesus?
Jesus cast out seven demons from her, and she became one of His devoted followers. (Luke 8:2, Mark 16:9)
In Acts 2, what event empowered the early believers to transform their communities?
The Holy Spirit came at Pentecost, giving them boldness to preach and thousands were saved. (Acts 2:1-4, 41)
What three immediate changes happened in Saul’s life after his encounter with Jesus?
He was blinded.He stopped persecuting Christians.He was baptized and began preaching about Jesus. (Acts 9:8,18-20)
What act of faith did Abraham show in Genesis 22?
He was willing to sacrifice Isaac, trusting God would provide. (Genesis 22:9-12)