Scripture Foundations
According to Ecclesiastes 1:9, what repeats itself and is “nothing new under the sun”?
History
Independence Day celebrates freedom won by brave individuals how many years ago?
250 years ago
Both the U.S. and the Kingdom of God fought battles for what shared purpose?
Freedom
Many people celebrate holidays without thinking about what was shed?
Blood
What do many Americans celebrate the 4th of July with instead of reflection?
Firecrackers, hot dogs, flags, and booze
John 1:11 says Jesus came to His own people, but what did they do?
They rejected Him
Soldiers and Jesus shared the same motive for their sacrifice — what five‑letter word?
Love
The sermon compares colonists fighting oppression to Jesus fighting what unseen enemy?
The enemy who causes tragedy
The sermon says people often forfeit their spiritual benefits because of what?
Lack of knowledge
A mother clutching a folded flag represents what kind of sacrifice?
The loss of her child for freedom
John 1:12 says those who believe and accept Jesus receive what right?
The right to become children of God
What phrase describes those who gave varying levels of sacrifice — “some gave ___ but some gave ___”?
Some gave, but some gave all
The earthly nation became a superpower; what is said about the heavenly kingdom?
It is indestructible
The crown of thorns brings peace, but many don’t realize its benefit due to what?
Not knowing or overlooking it
Jesus carries scars from what instrument that brought us healing?
The whip
Matthew 11:12 says the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and who “takes it by force”?
The violent
What banner do soldiers fight under, described as “blood‑stained”?
The United States flag
Soldiers save people they never meet; Jesus saved people who often do what toward Him?
Reject, ignore, or curse Him
The blood of Jesus sets us free from condemnation and what final judgment?
Hell
The sermon urges us to give honor where honor is due — to soldiers and to whom?
Jesus, our Messiah
What physical symbol in the sermon represents peace for a troubled mind?
The crown of thorns
What ultimate sacrifice did the Father make for humanity’s freedom?
Giving His Son
Both battles resulted in people enjoying freedom without realizing what?
The sacrifices that paid for it
People die spiritually because they find excuses and lack what essential thing?
Knowledge learned in God’s house
Jesus is willing to meet you anytime, any place, in any situation — this reflects what truth?
His constant availability and love