Earlier Lessons
Elijah was afraid, so he hid in a cave. God showed him His power in the wind, fire and an earthquake. But how did God speak to Elijah?
A still, small whisper
What do tightrope walkers use in case they fall?
Safety net
The name of the song that illustrated the lesson's topic
"Burn the Ships"
The "verse of the day" for today
Jeremiah 29:11 - "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil..."
What is it called when you've prayed about a decision, but you ask God assure you of it?
Confirmation
Who are the people in our lives that God says are our "safety nets?"
Parents, Godly mentors, Teachers, Pastors
The American colonists cut the ties with England and made an alliance with France. A Christian who is looking to "cut the ties/burn the ship" with their old life/habits should look for an alliance with what kind of a person?
The name of the man in today's "day in history" event
Eric Liddell
Circumstances in my life may not seem or feel good, but I know that God uses everything in my life for my good. -- That is based on what passage of Scripture OR which Bible character did we focus on in Lesson 12?
Romans 8:28 / Joseph
Last week's "day in history" involved a group of Christians running from the Soviet Union. They hid in a US embassy for five years, until they could finally escape to safety in 1983. What were they called?
The Siberian Seven
The American colonists were given strength by the book entitled Common Sense. What book are we given to help us in our spiritual battles?
The Bible
What the man in today's "day in history" event was known for doing
Refusing to race on a Sunday - winning in a bigger race later anyways
What are the two types of God's will?
Perfect and Permissive
When making decisions, we often are focused on the _________, while our mentors & godly authority are looking out for the future/end result.
Immediate (or Present Benefits)
True/False: The Declaration of Independence granted the American colonists freedom from British control.
False: It only declared their desire for freedom; had to fight for their actual freedom from their control.
Chariots of Fire
There are 6 steps that help us find God's perfect will for our lives. What is the first one?
How do I find God’s will?
Be __________
Pray
Read God’s Word
Ask for godly advice
Use your brain
Get out of the boat! (Step out on faith!)
Surrendered
He listened to his young friends instead of the older, wiser men
Some American colonists were known as "loyalists," because they wanted to go back to/continue living under the influences of Great Britain. In the same way, it was said that we often want to _________ with our old habits, patterns ways of living.
Reconcile
The phrase that a friend told the man in today's history event that helped him make his decision
Those who honor God, God will honor.