Halloween
Instead of focusing on scary, dark, or evil things, what types of things does Philippians 4:8 command believers to think about and celebrate? (Run and grab a Bible to find out!)
Whatever is true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, and praiseworthy.
Which German monk started the Protestant Reformation on October 31, 1517?
Martin Luther
Which favorite son of Jacob received a colorful coat that made his eleven brothers so jealous they sold him into slavery?
Joseph
What language did William Tyndale translate the New Testament into so ordinary people could read it?
English
Why does Romans 12:2 warn Christians against joining in popular worldly traditions that glorify evil and fear? (Run and grab a Bible to find the answer!)
Because believers are called not to be conformed to this world, but to be transformed by the renewal of their minds.
How many points or statements—called theses—did Martin Luther nail to the church door in Wittenberg?
95
What miraculous sight was on fire without burning up when God first called Moses?
The burning bush.
What did William Tyndale want ordinary people to be able to do with the Bible?
Read and understand it in their own language.
Why is celebrating Reformation Day a better choice for Christians than celebrating modern Halloween?
Any one of these:
It honors God instead of celebrating fear and darkness.
It remembers how God restored the truth of the Bible.
It celebrates salvation by grace through faith in Jesus.
It focuses on light and truth.
It encourages us to be holy and set apart!
What special certificates or papers was the church selling, falsely promising that buying them would grant forgiveness for sins?
Indulgences
What body of water did God part so the Israelites could escape Egypt on dry ground?
The Red Sea.
What happened to William Tyndale in 1536 because of his work translating the Bible?
He was executed.
What does the name "Halloween" originally mean, referring to the evening before a day set aside to remember holy believers and martyrs?
All Hallows' Eve (the eve of All Saints' Day).
Why did church leaders get so angry at Martin Luther that they declared him an outlaw and banned his books? What was he teaching about salvation?
Because he taught that salvation comes through faith in Jesus alone, not by buying certificates or following human rules.
Which young king asked God for wisdom to govern his people well instead of asking for riches or a long life?
King Solomon.
In what year did William Tyndale publish his English New Testament?
1526 (500th anniversary today!)
What ancient pagan festival did Halloween originate from, where people sacrificed to false gods and dressed up to scare away evil spirits and ghosts?
Samhain (pronounced sow-in)
What famous hymn, based on Psalm 46, did Martin Luther write about God being a strong castle and protector?
"A Mighty Fortress Is Our God"
Which brave woman defeated the enemy general Sisera by driving a tent peg through his head while he was sleeping in her tent?
Jael