CHOICES
Who was Jesus' mother and what choice did she make?
Mary -- to accept God's call to be Jesus' mother
Who is Jesus and how do we know he existed?
Son of God; Messiah; etc., the gospels and scripture!
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How many sections are in the bible? How many books are in each section?
1. old testament - 46
2. new testament - 27
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100
What is Conscience?
Conscience is the inner voice that encourages you to do good and avoid evil. God speaks to us through our conscience
what did Jesus come to show us?
the best way to live
why do we pray?
because you want to be happy
what happens when you continue making the same choice?
it becomes a habit
what is the first stage of developing a great relationship?
The first stage is design, and design is driven by purpose.
What are the three foundational principles? (additional 100 points for each definition you give)
1. Best version of yourself - best way to live is therefore in ways that help you become the best-version-of-yourself
2. Virtue - high moral standards, goodness, etc
3. Self-Control - a person who has the self-control to do what is good and right— even when it is difficult or comes at great personal cost—is universally respected
what is sin?
It is the rejection or destruction of something good. You cannot reject or destroy something that is good without rejecting goodness itself. God is goodness, and so, every sin is in some way a rejection of God.
what is the big question?
God, what do you think I should do?
what kind of book is the bible for our lives?
a guidebook
what is the purpose of relationships?
two people helping each other become the-best-version-of-themselves.
What is God's dream for you and what interferes with this?
God wants you to become the-best-version-of-yourself -->threatened by modern culture
How was Jesus a radical? What was his most radical teaching?
His life was radical. His teachings were radical. His love is radical. His invitation is radical.
Love - Jesus presents agape. Agape is selfless, sacrificial, unconditional love. This is the love we all yearn for and usually go looking for in all the wrong places
What are two reasons people do not pray?
nobody ever taught them and they don’t know where to start.
an invitation to get to know God and his Church
what is important for relationships?
Purpose matters. The foundation you choose to build your relationships upon matters.
what does it mean to be a rebel?
Reject the modern culture and the world’s empty vision for your life. Embrace God. You will be happier.
name one jesus prophecy
Isaiah 11 prophesied that the Messiah would be a descendant of David. Matthew 1:1 shows that this prophecy was fulfilled. Genesis 49 prophesied that the Messiah would be born of the tribe of Judah, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Matthew 1: fulfilled. Micah 5 prophesied that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem. Matthew 2: fulfilled. Isaiah 7 prophesied that the Messiah would be born of a virgin mother. Luke 1: fulfilled. Psalm 72 prophesied that kings would come and adore the Messiah. Matthew 2: fulfilled. Psalm 41 prophesied that the Messiah would be betrayed. Matthew 26: fulfilled. Zechariah 11 prophesied that the Messiah would be sold for thirty pieces of silver. Matthew 26: fulfille
what are the 7 steps of the prayer process?
1. GRATITUDE: Begin by thanking God in a personal dialogue for whatever you are most grateful for today. 2. AWARENESS: Revisit the times in the past twenty-four hours when you were and were not the-best-version-of-yourself. Talk to God about these situations and what you learned from them. 3. SIGNIFICANT MOMENTS: Identify something you experienced in the past twenty-four hours and explore what God might be trying to say to you through that event (or person). 4. PEACE: Ask God to forgive you for any wrong you have committed (against yourself, another person, or Him) and to fill you with a deep and abiding peace. 5. FREEDOM: Speak with God about how He is inviting you to change your life so that you can experience the freedom to be the-best-versionof-yourself. 6. OTHERS: Lift up to God anyone you feel called to pray for today, asking God to bless and guide them. 7. Pray the Our Father.
Name all eight Beatitudes from the Sermon on the Mount found in the Gospel of Matthew.
what does love do?
Love rearranges our priorities. It shows us what really matters, and in the process, banishes selfishness.