The Bible
How many books are in the bible?
66
True or False:
Your time is from God
Your money is from God
Your life is not from God
FALSE
What is Fasting?
refraining from something Physical to gain something spiritual
refraining from physical food
The human body can't last more than 5 days
T or F
False
What are the bible's original languages?
Hebrew, Aramaic, Greek
What is tithing?
To give 10 percent of your first fruits (paycheck, time, energy)
Fasting helps us ______ on God
Focus
Why type of lives do we need to live?
lives that exemplify that we are children on Christ
What generes are are these biblical books: Genesis, Job, Luke, Titus?
Genesis- Law
Job- Poetic
Luke- Gospel
Titus- Paul's Letters
How do we tithe?
1. Give first, not last
2. Give Consistintenly
3. Give with intention
What is the Goal of fasting?
to pursue God
What types of struggles do we face that keep us from being disciplined in our spiritual disciplines?
Pastor went over a few of them (name at least 3)
Idolatry
Fornication
Thieves
Homosexuality
Adultery
What is wrong with this passage? "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God and the Word was a god"
Give a reason why
"a"
"god"
It a rewriting the bible into their own ideas.
What is the purpose of serving?
to break selfishess
Why is prayer important when fasting?
It's the fuel to our fast, it's the spiritual backing
Paul said we can do whatever we want but_______________________.
Not everything benefits us
What are the five steps to reading the Bible?
1. Choose a translation
2. Choose a place and time
3. Understand the context
4. Read slowly & ask questions
5. Pray and apply
Serving puts you in position
Warning: Being out of position leads us to falling
What example did we see this in?
David when he was out of battle
Why is BY Fasting?
Spiritual growth as a group
Camp
Names the 3 guidelines God Establishes
1. Understand God's Commandments
2. Know God's Limits
3. Learn God's decrees
When is our Fast and Prayer?
Thursdays: 12am-12pm or 5pm
No fast food
Prayer chain at 5am