Colossians
Who is the "beloved physician" mentioned in the closing of the letter?
Luke
Paul says our conversation should be "seasoned" with what?
Salt
When the Israelites marched around Jericho, what "musical" weapon did the priests blow to make the walls fall down?
Trumpets of ram's horns
Who was a shepherd boy who defeated a giant named Goliath with only a sling and a stone?
David
Who is the current Lead Pastor of the church
Matt Rohr
What specific virtue does Paul call the "bond of perfect unity"?
Love
Paul asks for prayer that he may clearly proclaim the mystery, even though he is currently in what?
Chains / prison
Which king of Judah defeated a massive army not by fighting, but by sending a choir out to sing praises to the Lord in front of the army?
Jehoshaphat (2 Chronicles 20:21-22)
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego survived a fiery furnace that was heated to how many times its normal temperature?
Seven times hotter
Who is the Director of Integration and Discipleship Ministries?
Darren Tsang
According to Colossians 1:15, Jesus is the "image" of what
The invisible God
Paul instructs the Colossians to exchange letters with the church in which nearby city?
Laodicea
Samson didn't have a sword when he fought a thousand men at Lehi. What part of an animal did he use as a weapon instead?
The Jawbone of a donkey
Who was the runaway slave mentioned as a "faithful and dear brother" returning to the city?
Onesimus
In what year did the church's name change from "Harvest Bible Chapel York Region"
2019
What does Paul say should "rule in your hearts" in Colossians 3:15?
The peace of Christ
This person is described as a "wrestler in prayer" for the Colossians and is likely the man who first started their church. Who is he?
Epaphras 4:12
Elisha performed a "gravity-defying" miracle when he made a heavy object float in the Jordan River so a worker could retrieve it. What was the object?
An iron axhead
Who are the 4 Non-Vocational Elders of Hope Bible Church Markham (eg. not church staff)?
Dennis Azuma
Wayne Kong
Paul Stainton
Wilson Woo
In our discipleship model, we focus on the "3 Ws." What do they stand for?
Worship Christ, Walk with Christ, and Work for Christ.
Which sin does Paul explicitly equate with "idolatry" in Chapter 3
greed / covetousness
Paul says he is "filling up in my flesh what is still lacking" in regard to what?
Christ’s afflictions (for the sake of the church)
Name the 6 pieces of the Amour of God from Ephesians (including what each represents)
Ephesians 6:14-17
The Belt of Truth
The Breastplate of Righteousness
The Shoes of the Gospel of Peace
The Shield of Faith
The Helmet of Salvation
The Sword of the Spirit (word of God)
Name 3 of the 5 goals of small group, as shared on our small group's WhatsApp chat in November
3 of the following 5:
Growing in our understanding and application of the Word
Mutual ministry (support and care for one another)
Accountability (guarding our souls, speaking truth in love, prayer)
Building community
Discipleship (learning and following Jesus and helping others do the same)
What are the "4 Pillars" of Hope Markham?
Unapologetic Preaching (Proclaiming the authority of God’s Word).
Unashamed Worship (Lifting high the name of Jesus).
Unceasing Prayer (Believing in the power of prayer).
Unafraid Witness (Sharing the Gospel with boldness).