In the Beginning
What was the first action Godd performed in Genesis 1.
Creating
How does Christt being the "image of the invisible God" affect our understanding of His humanity?
Christ perfectly reveals God-His humanity expresses God's nature, not obscures it.
A persons spiriual condition-walking in faith or rebellion.
What was the religious significance of the well?
It was Jacob's well, a site tied to Israel's patriarchs-a sacred ancestral location.
What happened immediately before this passage?
A series of parables from Mark 4:1-34
Why is it sifnificant that God performed or commanded every action in Genesis 1?
To demonstrate that He is the creator of all things.
What are the "thrones", "dominions", "principalities", and "powers" Christ created?
All ranks of spiritual and celestial beings-angelic, cosmic, and unseen authorities.
How did David describe God's knowledge in verses 1-4 (Psalm 139).
As complete, constant, and intimate-God knows every thought and word before it's spoken.
Why would Jesus' request surprise the Samaritan woman?
Jews did not speak to Samaritans, especially not to Samaritan women.
What is the difference between unclean spirits and devils?
None-the terms are used interchangeably
In its only other Old Testament occurence, what does "without form and void" refer to?
Why empasize reconciliation to Christ rather than the Father?
Because the hymn centers on Christ's blood adn His personal role in reconciliation.
What is the limit to God's presence?
There is none! He is present in heaven, Sheol, the sea, and every possible location.
What was the woman's immediate reaction to His offer of living water?
She desired it-but misunderstood it as physical relief.
What was unusual about Jesus casting out these demons?
Jesus talked less than usual. He did not engage them in extended dialogue.
What did God do so that the earth was no longer "without form and void"?
He spoke and produced- light, order, boundaries, land vegetation. God commnaded and organized the Earth
How does Paul connect reconciliation to Christ's resurrection?
Christ is the firstborn from the dead, beginning the new creation, making reconciliation possible.
What did David say covered him in verse 11?
Darkness
What are 3 main attritbutes of "living water"?
(1) It comes from God. (2) It gives eternal life (3) It never runs out.
What 3 things did the demons know about Jessus?
(1)His identity, (2)His power over them.(3) That He would judge them one day.
What is significant about the Spirit of God moving over the waters?
It shows that God was already actively present, preparing careation, ready to begin shaping and forming the world.
What must believers remain grounded in?
The hope of the Gospel
Grounded, settled and unmoved.
"Thou has possessed my reins"- in the womb, at conception.
What cultural barriers did Jesus cross in this conversation? (there are 4 total)
Jew--->Samaritan
Man--->Woman
Rabbi--->sinful outcast
Clean--->Unclean
How effective was the formerly demon possesed man as a witness?
He became a powerful and effective witness.
This Church's lukewarm-ness made Jesus want to spit them out!
Laodicea