Seeing Yourself Through God’s Eyes
Our self-image should not be inflated by pride nor devastated by what?
The reality of sin.
Which fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22–23) directly relates to patience?
Longsuffering (patience).
Why is holiness NOT something you can simply “put on” like clothing?
Because holiness is an inward transformation by God’s Spirit, lived out daily, not an outward show
What does the world’s pattern usually aim to achieve?
Wealth, success, recognition, or personal desires.
Who prayed in secret for cities before revival broke out, and what role did he play in Charles Finney’s ministry?
Daniel “Father” Nash; he interceded ahead of Finney, and Finney knew revival would break out when Nash was present.
Which verses emphasize humility before God as a foundation for right self-image?
1 Peter 5:6–11 and James 4:4–10.
Who endured betrayal, prison, and years of delay before rising to power in Egypt?
Joseph.
What physical places in the Old Testament were marked as holy to show God’s
The tabernacle, the temple, and the priesthood.
What is God’s desired result when we follow His pattern?
That His people walk in holiness.
During the Azusa Street Revival, which scripture was fulfilled as people experienced the outpouring of the Spirit across nations and races?
Acts 2:17 – “I will pour out My Spirit upon all flesh…”
In Galatians 4:6–7, what title is given to believers that reflects their true identity in Christ?
Sons and heirs of God.
According to Romans 5:3–4, what chain reaction does tribulation produce in a believer?
Tribulation → patience → character → hope.
What was torn at Christ’s death that symbolized access to God’s holiness?
The temple veil (Matthew 27:51).
Which biblical couple lost their covering by failing to guard a stress point of obedience, and what does this teach us about holiness?
Adam and Eve—showing that disobedience removes the garment of holiness (Genesis 3:7).
How did Job demonstrate ultimate patience under extreme loss, and which Scripture summarizes God’s view of his endurance?
He endured loss of family, health, and wealth without cursing God; James 5:11 – “You have heard of the patience of Job, and seen the end of the Lord.”
The Early Christian Kingdom of Aksum saw themselves as descendants of which biblical figure?
The Queen of Sheba (1 Kings 10).
The prophet Habakkuk teaches us that even if the vision delays, what must we do?
Wait for it, because it will surely come; it will not tarry (Habakkuk 2:3).
Why is God’s pattern of holiness compared to a cloak?
Because holiness is built step by step like a cloak—strong, protective, and designed to cover and set
Cutting fabric on the bias (Step 4) represents what spiritual reality?
Leaning on God’s grace for strength under pressure.
Which 4th-century African king declared Christianity the state religion of Aksum, and what verse did his people claim as a prophecy about themselves?
King Ezana; Psalm 68:31 – “Ethiopia shall soon stretch out her hands unto God.”
Philippians 2:3–4 warns against what attitude when considering self-image?
Pride or selfish ambition.
Which prophetess waited decades in worship and saw the Messiah as her reward?
Anna
Why is praying in tongues called the “perfect prayer” in connection to holiness?
Because the Spirit intercedes according to God’s will, building the believer’s spirit man and conforming them to Christ’s holiness (Romans 8:26–27, Jude 20).
In Step 5, cutting away excess fabric symbolizes what?
Removing sin and compromise from our lives.
How did David exemplify perseverance before becoming king, and what verse expresses his trust in God’s timing?
He lived in caves, hiding from Saul, refusing shortcuts to the throne; Psalm 31:15 – “My times are in thy hand.”