Sabbath
Fill in the blank: "A new commandment I give to you, that you ____ one another; as I have ____ you" (John 13:34)
love, loved
Fill in the blank: "You are the ____ of the earth" (Matthew 5:13)
salt
True or False: According to Matthew 20:25-28, Christian leadership means having authority over others.
False (it means being a servant)
Fill in the blank: "You are My ____, says the Lord, and My ____ whom I have chosen" (Isaiah 43:10)
witnesses, servant
What does the name "Onesimus" mean?
useful
True or False: Our constant service to others through the Spirit transforms only some tasks into spiritual experiences.
False (it transforms EVERY moment and task)
What happens if salt loses its flavor, according to Matthew 5:13?
It is good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled
List three fruits of the Spirit mentioned in Galatians 5:22-25.
Any three of: love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control
According to the lesson, what's more important than standing firm in life-or-death situations?
The small daily moments of faithfulness
In Paul's letter, how did Onesimus change from "unprofitable" to "profitable"?
Through his conversion and service to Paul while in chains
What specific sign does Jesus say will show others that we are His disciples?
Love for one another
In the story of the struggling English teacher, name three specific ways students could show God's love.
1) Offer encouragement 2) Improve their behavior in class 3) Show appreciation for her efforts
In Matthew 25:31-46, what specific actions does Jesus say to separate the sheep from the goats?
Feeding hungry, giving drinks, welcoming strangers, clothing naked, visiting sick and imprisoned
True or False: Satan can destroy both body and soul according to the Ellen White quote.
False (he could only touch the body, not the life hid in Christ)
True or False: Paul met Onesimus while both were in prison.
False (only Paul was in prison)
According to Our Beliefs no. 11, what transforms every moment into a spiritual experience?
The Spirit's constant presence with us
Why does Jesus use both salt AND light as metaphors for His followers?
Salt works internally/invisibly while light works externally/visibly - we need both kinds of influence
How does John 20:21 connect to our mission of growing in Christ?
Just as the Father sent Jesus, He sends us - establishing our mission of service
Where did Jesus tell His disciples to begin their witness, and why?
Jerusalem (their home), because effective witness starts with those closest to us.
What specific request does Paul make to Philemon regarding Onesimus?
To receive him back not as a slave but as a beloved brother
In the context of John 13:34-35, why does Jesus call this a "new" commandment when loving others was already taught in the Old Testament?
It was new because Jesus added "as I have loved you" - setting His own sacrificial love as the standard.
Explain how being "hidden" (like salt dissolving) and being "visible" (like light) work together in Christian witness.
Christians must both quietly influence (salt) and openly demonstrate (light) their faith through actions
Explain how the fruits of the Spirit in Galatians 5 relate to being an effective witness for Christ.
The fruits demonstrate Christ's character in action, making our witness authentic and effective
Explain how the quote about the "heart aglow with love of Jesus" relates to effective witnessing.
True witness flows naturally from a heart transformed by Jesus's love, not from duty or obligation
How does the Onesimus story relate to our own usefulness in God's service?
Like Onesimus, we may feel useless but God can make us useful for His purpose regardless of our past