Week 1
What had Abraham and Sarah been waiting on God to provide?
They were waiting for a child.
Why did the Sadducees never smile?
Because they were sad, you see!
What storm did we talk about that broke the levee, the manmade barrier, in New Orleans?
Hurricane Katrina
Who does the confidence that lasts FOREVER come from?
God
What was the name of the man that had a calling on his life to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem?
Nehemiah
In your own words, what does it mean to be HOT, BOLD, and CONFIDENT for God?
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What was the name of the son that Lord blessed Abraham and Sarah with?
Isaac
Find 2 Timothy 1:7 in your Bible and tell us what 3 things God gives us the spirit of.
- power
- love
- self-discipline
Look up Genesis 6:15-22 and tell us what the size of the ark that Noah build was.
300 cubits long, 50 cubits wide, and 30 cubits high
That translates to 450 feet long, 75 feet wide, and 45 feet high.
What did David do while his brothers were in Saul's army?
- He was in charge of his father's sheep
- He was instructed to take food to his brothers
Nehemiah was a cupbearer to the king. What is the role of a cupbearer?
To taste all foods and drinks that the king will eat or drink before he eats or drinks it.
Where did God want Jonah to go? What was he supposed to do there?
He was supposed to go to Nineveh. He was supposed to share the gospel and tell them to turn their hearts towards God.
What was the hard thing the Lord told Abraham to do?
*What was Abraham's response to Him?
The Lord told Abraham to sacrifice his son, Isaac, to God on Mount Moriah.
Abraham knew that when God called him to do something, he needed not to question God but to fully trust and obey him.
Why did the Sadducees put Peter and John in jail?
The Sadducees did not like how they were proclaiming to the people that Jesus was raised from the dead.
In Genesis 9:11-13, God gives a promise. What is this promise?
Never again will there be a flood to cover the earth.
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Your bold actions to follow Jesus impact others around you. Name something that you can do to follow Jesus (cause) and the way that it might impact others around you (effect)
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Though Nineveh was an extremely sinful city, God tells us in Jonah 4:11 why He wanted the message of salvation to go to them. What was the reason?
There were a lot of people who couldn't tell the difference between their right hand and left hand.
BONUS (100 points): What do you think is the age range of the people God was talking about?
What happened when Abraham fully obeyed the Lord?
God provided Abraham with an offering so that he wouldn't have to sacrifice his son.
In Acts 4:7-14 Peter and John are brought before rulers and elders to be questioned. Why was Peter able to respond with such boldness?
Peter had been filled with the Holy Spirit
Name one reason that you think it took so much faith for Noah to follow through with completing what God called him to do.
Possible answers:
- There had not been rain before
- People made fun of them and mocked them for building the ark
- It took a long time to build
- They had to gather a lot of materials
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1 Samuel 17:32-37 tells us why David was so confident to take on Goliath. Why was he so confident?
The Lord had rescued him from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear, so he was confident he would rescue him from the hand of the Philistine
In Nehemiah 1:11, Nehemiah was crying out to God for what?
Confidence or boldness
Why was Jonah so stubborn to the command of God?
He didn't want God to extend to them love nor forgiveness.
What happens to our hearts when we obey God?
We are warming up to God. We start to depend on Him rather than ourselves. We start becoming hot, bold, and confident!
What are some ways that Jesus wants us to be bold?
Possible Answers:
- Forgive and forget rather than get revenge
- Invite our friends to church who aren't Christ-followers
- Do the right thing even when everyone else isn't
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Read Joshua 1:9. Why should we be strong and courageous? Without fear or discouragement?
Read Nehemiah 2:2-5. How did Nehemiah's actions impact those around him?
They decided they would help him to rebuild the walls.
What could be some consequences in your life for not following the commands of God?
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What was the main idea from the lesson in week 1?
Listen to God's instructions, even when it is hard or doesn't make sense.
What was the main idea from the lesson in week 2 of this lesson?
God gives us boldness to follow Jesus.
What was the main idea from the lesson in week 3?
Build your life God's way and become strong in your faith.
What was the main idea of the lesson in week 4?
Have confidence in God, not people.
What was the main idea of the lesson in week 5?
Your bold actions impact, others around you.
What was the main idea of the lesson last week?
Even when you're stubborn, God is persistent.