Masterpiece
What is a masterpiece?
a work of outstanding artistry, skill, or workmanship
God's full Glory is unimaginable- but what are some ways we can glimpse it?
How much he loves us, how he works in our lives/in other peoples lives, the beautiful things he created (nature, animals, people), etc.
Lebron James was in a commercial for what company that we watched?
State Farm
Which came first, Passover or Easter?
Passover
Youth group is now officially called what?
J-Walkers
Why are you a masterpiece?
Because God made me, God loves me, God values me
Moses wore a veil over his face after spending time in God's presence, talking to God. Why did he have to do that?
Because he reflected God’s presence SO brightly
When we convince others to follow Jesus, we are acting as Jesus'
Ambassadors
Passover refers to the remembrance of which Biblical story?
The tenth plague against Egypt as God freed the Israelites from slavery.
What was the title of the movie we watched on movie night?
The Prince of Egypt
"we are defined by Jesus’ love and mercy and nothing else" Why does this matter?
We don't have to try to fit in or be exactly like someone else. God wants us to be ourselves, and loves us the way we are.
The moon doesn't make its own light, but the sun shines on it, and makes it look bright. How is this similar to reflecting God's Glory?
By spending time with God, we can fill up with his love, and then share that love with everyone we meet.
In 2 Corinthians 5:
Either way, Christ’s _____ controls us.
Love
When was the first Easter?
~2000 years ago
What is Sami's favorite animal?
Whale
What does it mean to live like a masterpiece?
Love yourself, be confident in who you are, don't worry about trying to be like other people, show love and kindness openly and fearlessly
How can you reflect God's Glory?
1st, by spending time with God and then sharing his love and wisdom with others
Name someone who has acted as a Jesus Ambassador to you.
Sincere Answer
When we do communion at church, how does that relate to Easter?
It marks the beginning of the new covenant, and of Jesus dying on a cross for our sins, and the victory over death we have in him on Easter, and every day.
Sami grew up on what kind of farm?
Cattle Ranch
What is the main point of Ephesians 2:10?
We are made by God to do good things
In 2 Corinthians, it tells us that the truth can be "veiled" (hidden). How do we remove the veil?
Turn towards God (through prayer, church, community with other Christians, etc)
What is the Great Commission?
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.
Jesus is sometimes called the Passover Lamb. Why?
Because Jesus is the new Passover lamb, to protect all of us from the effects of our sins.
Gus and Sami are how old?
27