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True or False:
Galatians 6:1 tells us if anyone is caught in a sin we must rebuke them harshly as a father would to his son so as to restore them to righteousness.
FALSE.
Galatians 6:1 says, "Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness."
You must complete this action before "taking up your cross".
What is denying yourself?
Apart from this, faith is useless.
What is works?
"Do you want to be shown, you foolish person, that faith apart from works is useless?" James 2:20
"Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces __________." James 1:2-3
"Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance/steadfastness/patience." James 1:2-3
This feeling can cause people to avoid spiritual growth because it requires effort and change.
What is comfort?
One of these don't belong:
"Community is for Spiritual Growth, Service, Support, Celebration, an Audience, Worship"
What is an Audience?
- Community isn't a place to showcase ourselves but to grow through our imperfections with the help of others and celebrate together.
Fill in the blank:
"I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your _____ as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual/reasonable _____." Romans 12:1
"I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual/reasonable worship/service." Romans 12:1
The Lord told us to only boast about this one thing.
What is understanding and knowing God?
The Lord says he is close to these people.
Who are the brokenhearted?
"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." Psalms 34:18
The main differences between comfort vs. rest.
What is self-reliance vs God-dependent, what is settling vs preparing to go forward, what is causing spiritual dullness vs renewing faithfulness.
(must have named 2)
Fill in the blank:
"And let us consider how to stir up one another to _____ and good works, not neglecting to _____ _____, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near." Hebrews 10:24-25
Fill in the blank:
"And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near." Hebrews 10:24-25
Jesus said we cannot be this unless we pick up our cross and follow him.
What is a disciple?
Fill in the blank:
"Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does __________________ who is in heaven." Matthew 7:21
"Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven." Matthew 7:21
This many lepers got healed by Jesus and only one turned back to rejoice in Luke 17.
What is 10?
The Bible frequently contrasts diligence with this specific trait.
What is "slothfulness"? (-100 points if answered sluggish, laziness)
About this many people were added to the church the day of Pentecost (The first church/community ever started in Jerusalem).
What is about 3,000?
What did Jesus pray and ask God to do in the garden before He was crucified? What was Jesus's ultimate desire?
"Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours be done." Luke 22:42
In Matthew 7:23, Jesus says, "I never knew you," showing that doing these things is not enough.
What is prophesying, casting out demons and doing many mighty works in Jesus name? (What is outward religious activity without relationship?)
"Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name? And then will I declare to them 'I never know you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.'" Matthew 7:22-2
Philippians 4 tells us to do this action with a certain attitude instead of being anxious.
What is presenting your requests to God by prayer and petition with thanksgiving?
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Phil. 4:5-7
This Old Testament figure fell into sin when he stayed home instead of going to war.
Who is David?
Paul uses these body parts in 1 Corinthians 12 to exemplify the Body of Christ having different roles, yet are all equally important.
What is a foot, hand, ear, eye and head?
"If the whole body were an eye, where would be the sense of hearing? If the whole body were an ear, where would be the sense of smell?...If all were a single member, where would the body be?"
1 Cor 12:17-19
Jesus told us to pick up our crosses in this book(s).
What is Matthew, Mark, & Luke?
Fill in the blank:
"For I desire _____ rather than ______, and the _______________ rather than burnt _______" Hosea 6:6
Fill in the blank:
"For I desire loyalty/love/mercy rather than sacrifice, and the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings" Hosea 6:6
Jesus uses this idiom to compare someone committing to God but then getting distracted by their past/old ways, making them "unfit for the kingdom of God".
What is putting your hand to the plow and looking back?
"Jesus replied, 'No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God.'" Luke 9:62
These qualities keep you from being ineffective or unfruitful in the knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ (must name at least 3).
(2 Peter 1:8)
What is adding to your faith goodness/virtue, knowledge, self-control, steadfastness/perseverance, godliness, brotherly affection, and love.