Nehemiah the Steward
What does it mean to be a "steward"?
Stewardship: An ethic that embodies responsible planning and management of resources
What are the first five books of the Bible called?
The Pentatuch
What is the goal of prayer?
To have a one on one relationship with the Lord
How many people did Peter convert to Christianity on the Pentecost?
3000
What are some other names for the Holy Spirit? Name three
1.The Lord
2.The Giver of Life
3. The Heavenly King
4. The Comforter
5. The Spirit of Truth
6. The Treasure of Goodness
7. The Spirit of Sonship
What was Nehemiah's job in the King's palace?
What were the divided kingdoms?
Israel and Judah
What are some reasons we give not to pray?
1.I don’t feel the presence of God
2.I get too distracted
3.I don’t feel like praying
4.I don’t have time
What image did the Lord show Peter to explain to Him that gentiles were also worthy of the gospel?
He showed him a great sheet coming down from heaven full of many animals clean and unclean according to the Jewish beliefs and God told him to kill and eat, which was against the Jewish religion to eat an unclean animal. This was God’s message to Peter that Christ came for all Jews and non-Jews.
What are some symbols of the Holy Spirit?
1. The Dove
2. The water
3. The fire
4. The wind
5. The Oil
6. The cloud
What did God call Nehemiah to do?
To lead the rebuilding effort of Jerusalem's walls.
How many major and how many minor prophets?
6 major and 12 minor. (major because the length of their books is longer not because they are more important than the minor prophets).
The Lord's prayer. Shut your door and pray.
How was Saul converted to christianity and became St. Paul?
He saw Christ on the road to Damascus as a blinding light asking him, "Saul, Saul why do you persecute me?"
What are some examples of rites in the church in which the Holy spirit plays a significant role?
The sacraments of confession, chrismation, unction of the sick, matrimony, eucharist, baptism, and priesthood.
Finish the memory verse: The God of heaven himself will prosper us; therefore, we his ______ will _____ and _______. Nehemiah 2:20
The God of heaven Himself will prosper us; therefore, we His servants will arise and build. Nehemiah 2:20
Who are the four patriarchs?
Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph
What is "communal prayer"?
Praising with the rest of the church congregation.
How many missionary trips did St. Paul make?
3
What are the supernatural gifts of the Holy Spirit?
Gift of healing:to heal the sick
Miracles:like moving the mountain
Knowledge:to know secrets of heartsSpeaking in tongues:talking in a different language
Interpreting of tongues:to translate someone else's foreign language
Visions & Revelations: To prophesy of things to come
Why was Nehemiah considered a good steward?
Because he managed his duties with the utmost obedience to God's instructions for him.
What are the categories of the old testament books?
The Pentatuch, the books of history, books of wisdom and poetry, post-exile books and the prophetic books.
What are the 6 types of prayers?
1.Thanksgiving 2.Blessing 3.Praise 4.Confession 5.Petition 6.Intercession
What happened at St. Paul's martyrdom?
ST Paul was walking with his executioner, he met a young woman who believed through him and who also was a kinswoman of the Emperor. She walked next to him crying and he comforted her and asked for her veil.He wrapped his head with her veil and asked her to go back. The executioner cut off his head and left it wrapped in the veil (St Paul’s martyrdom was in 67 AD).The girl met the executioner on his way back and asked him about ST Paul. He told her what happened and that St Paul’s head is laying with the veil on it. She told him that she saw ST Peter and ST Paul just passing by her arrayed in the apparel of kings and had crowns decorated with jewels and that ST Paul gave her the veil and she showed the soldier the veil who marveled and believed in the Lord Christ.
What are all the fruits of the spirit?
1.Love
2.Joy
3.Peace
4.Long suffering
5.Gentleness
6.Goodness
7.faithfulness
8.Meekness
9.Self control