Secular Humanism
Secular humanism is a worldview attaching prime importance to what?
It attaches prime importance to humans and their resources rather than to God.
What was our first Memory Passage?
“30 Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; 31 But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name” [John 20:30–31].
Why was wine such an important part of the marriage banquet?
Wine was the primary drink during the time, so it was the main beverage the guests would be drinking at the banquet.
What did Jesus say at first when Mary told him that they had run out of wine?
He said, “My hour has not yet come.”
How is knowledge defined?
Knowledge is truth that we have good reason to believe.
According to secular humanism, where should we turn for happiness and fulfillment?
We should turn to ourselves.
Our second Biblical Principle says that God is what?
It says God is omniscient, or all-knowing.
How would running out of wine affect the bridegroom?
He would be shamed and embarrassed, since it was his responsibility to provide what his guests needed, including the wine.
How did Mary respond to what Jesus said?
She responded [in faith] by telling the servants to do whatever Jesus told them to do.
How did the disciples respond to Jesus’ miracle?
They saw His glory and believed in Him.
Why is secular humanism false?
It is false because God is the source of all life, knowledge, power, and strength, so humans need God.
Why is wisdom a character trait worth imitating?
Wisdom is worth imitating because all truth and knowledge that leads to wisdom is from God.
What kind of wine did Jesus make?
He made the best wine—the highest quality wine.
What key events in Jesus’ life was He referring to when He said His “hour” had not yet come?
He was referring to His death, Resurrection, and glorification.
Why did John call Jesus’ miracle a “sign”?
He called it a sign because Jesus’ miracles had a purpose or signal—to reveal His identity as God.
How do we know that secular humanism is false?
We know it is false in part because our own limitations show us it is false.
What is our second Memory Passage?
2 Christ, 3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. 4 I say this in order that no one may delude you with plausible arguments” [Colossians 2:2b–4].
What did the master of the feast say to the bridegroom when he tasted the water that had become wine?
He said that everyone served the good wine first and then the cheaper wine, but the bridegroom saved the good wine for last.
What did Jesus have the servants do?
He told them to fill six stone water jars with water.
What is glory?
Glory is the qualities of splendor and honor or great praise and fame.
What is a disastrous result of secular humanism?
Someone living according to it will look to themselves for redemption, not to God, so they will be separated from Him.
What does our first Biblical Principle say about Jesus?
It says that Jesus is God, the second Person of the Trinity.
In order to change water into wine, what does God have to know?
He has to know the molecular structure of water and wine.
What miracle did Jesus do?
He turned the water into wine.
What are two different ways we can gain knowledge?
We can gain knowledge through study and through experience.