BIBLE STUDY 1 – Why Change? (Romans 12:2)
Fill in the blank: “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be ______.”
A) renewed by the Spirit
B) transformed by the renewing of your mind
C) changed in your behaviour
D) shaped by God’s will
B) transformed by the renewing of your mind
Who had just died at the beginning of Joshua 1?
Moses
Joseph was sold to which location?
Egypt
Who was imprisoned?
Peter
Where was Jesus teaching?
Hint: it was in our Christmas play
by the lake
According to Romans 12:2, transformation happens through:
A) obedience to the law
B) renewing your mind
C) strengthening your faith
D) resisting temptation
B) renewing your mind
What major change was Israel facing?
New leadership and entering the Promised Land
What repeated phrase describes Joseph’s situation in both success and prison?
the Lord was with him
How did the church respond when they found out that [answer to 100 question] was imprisoned?
praying earnestly
Peter responded to Jesus:
A) “We already tried.”
B) “Because you say so, I will let down the nets.”
C) “This won’t work.”
D) “Let someone else try.”
B) “Because you say so, I will let down the nets.
Why is change necessary for believers?
Because we are not perfect and need transformation
God tells Joshua:
A) “Be bold and fearless.”
B) “Be strong and courageous.”
C) “Be confident and victorious.”
D) “Be faithful and patient.”
B) “Be strong and courageous.”
Joseph said to his brothers:
A) “God will judge you.”
B) “You meant evil against me, but God meant it for good.”
C) “You will repay what you did.”
D) “This was your plan.”
B) “You meant evil against me, but God meant it for good.”
The night before his trial, Peter was:
A) praying loudly
B) planning escape
C) sleeping between two soldiers
D) arguing with guards
C) sleeping between two soldiers
After the miracle catch, Peter said:
A) “We are blessed.”
B) “This is amazing.”
C) “Go away from me, Lord; I am a sinful man.”
D) “We should celebrate.”
C) “Go away from me, Lord; I am a sinful man.”
Renewing the mind most closely means:
A) learning more information
B) thinking more positively
C) replacing worldly thinking with God’s truth
D) improving habits
C) replacing worldly thinking with God’s truth
“I will never leave you nor ______.”
A) abandon you
B) forget you
C) forsake you
D) fail you
C) forsake you
In Daniel 3, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego declared:
A) “Our God will rescue us.”
B) “If not, we will not serve your gods.”
C) “We will bow this once.”
D) “We need time to think.”
B) “If not, we will not serve your gods.”
During Peter’s rescue:
A) the guards fell asleep
B) the chains fell off and the gate opened
C) Herod released him
D) Peter broke free
B) the chains fell off and the gate opened
What did the disciples do after this miracle?
left everything and followed Jesus
After renewal, believers can “test and approve” what?
A) God’s promises
B) God’s will — good, pleasing and perfect
C) Their spiritual gifts
D) Their purpose in life
B) God’s will — good, pleasing and perfect
According to verse 9, Joshua’s courage is rooted in:
A) his military leadership
B) the promise of success
C) the presence of the Lord
D) the people’s support
C) the presence of the Lord
Joseph’s story teaches that unforeseen suffering shows:
A) God has lost control
B) Evil wins temporarily
C) God can sovereignly use evil for good purposes
D) Faith guarantees immediate rescue
C) God can sovereignly use evil for good purposes
Acts 12 teaches that God answers prayer in which three ways?
A) Yes, no, maybe
B) Yes, no, wait
C) Big, small, rare
D) Loud, quiet, hidden
B) Yes, no, wait
Romans 12:1 describes offering our bodies as:
A) a daily discipline
B) a holy requirement
C) a living sacrifice, true and proper worship
D) a symbol of gratitude
C) a living sacrifice, true and proper worship