Obedience & Love
This New Testament book and chapter teaches us about the connection between loving Jesus and obeying His commands.
What is John 14?
This Old Testament book tells the story of Hannah and her earnest prayer for a child.
What is 1st Samuel?
This practice involves talking to God, sharing our joys, worries, and thanks.
What is Prayer?
What two books of the Bible describe the Israelites' song of praise after crossing the Red Sea?
Exodus 14 & 15
Our VBS theme compares the ingredients for joy to "elements" found in this kind of place.
What is God's Laboratory?
Jesus said, "If you love me, you will keep my..."
What are Commandments?
Hannah was so genuine in her prayer that Eli the priest initially thought she was in this state of mind.
What is drunk?
After receiving what she prayed for, Hannah expressed this important element in her life to God.
What is gratitude? (or thanks, praise)
This woman led women in singing and dancing after the miraculous crossing of the Red Sea.
Who is Miriam?
This New Testament book and chapter is the source of our theme verse.
What is John 15:11?
In John 14, Jesus promises to send this helper to His followers.
Who is The Holy Spirit (or the Advocate/Comforter?)
The name of the child Hannah promised to dedicate to the Lord if her prayer was answered.
Who is Samuel?
In First Samuel 1:9-20, Hannah's prayer is a great example of this kind of prayer...
What is Faith? (or humility, desperation)
The song sung by the Israelites in Exodus 15 is often called the "Song of..."
What is Moses? (or the Song of the Sea)
According to John 15:11, Jesus told His disciples these things, So that "My joy may be in you and that your joy may be..."
What is Complete? (or full)
According to John 14:21, Jesus says this will happen to those who love Him and keep His commandments.
What is they will be loved by His Father, and Jesus will love them and show Himself to them?
After Hannah poured out her heart to God, Eli tell her this...
"Go in peace, and may the God of Israel grant you what you have asked of him."
It is important to include gratitude in our prayers, not just requests because...
What is It acknowledges God's goodness, strengthens our faith, and reminds us of His blessings.
This event in Exodus prompted the Israelites to break into a song of praise and celebration.
What is God's deliverance from the Egyptian army at the Red Sea? (or the parting of the Red Sea).
Name at least two "elements" we've learned about this week that contribute to "explosive joy."
What is Obedience, Love, Genuineness, Faith, Prayer, Gratitude, Song, Praise? (any two)
Beyond just following rules, this kind of attitude does true obedience to God stem from.
What is Love? (or a desire to please Him, a grateful heart?)
The story of Hannah teaches us that genuine faith involves not only expressing our desires but also having this tool in God's ability to answer.
What is Trust? (or belief, confidence)
Regularly practicing prayer and gratitude contributes to "explosive joy" as mentioned in our theme by.
It deepens our relationship with God, reminds us of His faithfulness, and shifts our focus to His blessings.
The connection between "Song and Praise" and "explosive joy" in the context of our VBS theme is.
What is Song and praise are natural expressions of joy, gratitude, and worship that magnify God's goodness and fill us with "explosive joy.?"
All these elements, when combined, create "explosive joy" in our lives in this way.
What is they deepen our relationship with God, help us experience His presence and power, and fill us with a lasting, abundant joy that overflows from our connection with Him?