Ephesians 1
Ephesians 2
Ephesians 3
Counter-intuitive
HARD Disney
Final Jeopardy
100
Who wrote the book of Ephesians, and who did he write this letter to?
Written by Paul to the church in Ephesus
100
What does it mean for us to have a sinful nature?
We are born sinners.
We are not sinners because we sin; we sin because we're sinners
(Physically alive but spiritually dead, man is sinful by nature. )
100
What is stewardship?
Manager; one to be responsible over
100
Biweekly means every other week.
Bimonthly means what?
Twice a month
100
Where do the lions live in the Lion King?
Pride Rock
100
What is Boo's real name from Monsters Inc?
200
What are the first three chapters of Ephesians about vs. the last three?
Chapters 1-3 = orthodoxy
(correct or straight doctrine/theology)
Chapters 4-6 = orthopraxy
(correct or straight behavior/application)
200
How are we saved?
Ephesians 2:8-9
By faith through the grace of God
(not our own doing so that no one can boast. He chose us. We didn't choose Him)
200
What was the mystery revealed to Paul?
Gentiles and Jews were fellow heirs (equal citizens) in the kingdom of God!
200
The Hawaiian word "kao" refers to what animal?
goat
200
Name 3 official Disney princesses that were not born into royalty
Belle, Cinderella, Raya, Mulan, Tiana
200
Explain the difference between "according to the riches" vs. "out of his riches" and which one is how God gives? Give an example.
“according to the riches” means that as rich as you are, that's how richly you give.
“out of your riches” is however much or little you feel like giving
God gives according to his riches.
Example: "according to the riches of his grace..." How much grace does God give? More than we deserve, more than what is required. (He saved us how? By sacrificing His only son. Is that all? No. He adopted us as his children and made us co-heirs with Christ. Is He done? Nope. He also seals us with the Holy Spirit. Finished? Not yet. He prepares a home and inheritance for us)
300
What is the theme of Ephesians?
Believers' treasure house
(We have a lot of spiritual resources and we need to use them! Don't be like Hetty Green!)
300
What is the difference between mercy and grace?
Mercy is not getting something (bad) that you deserve; grace is getting something (good) that you do not deserve
300
What are the two purposes of the mystery revealed to Paul? Is salvation the end goal?
No. Salvation is not the end goal. The purpose is:
1) God’s wisdom would be put on display for all angels to see, v.10
2) That God is glorified
300
Which is the hottest planet in our solar system?
Venus (due to its thick atmosphere)
300
Which Disney character says, "All it takes is faith and trust..."
Peter Pan
400
In Ephesians 1, we discussed 7 spiritual blessings. Name 5 of them.
Blessed with 1. election, 2. adoption, 3. redemption, 4. forgiveness, 5. revelation of God's purpose in history, 6. sealing of the Holy Spirit, 7. inheritance
400
Give an example of a sinful lifestyle/to live in the world
Give an example of something good that can become an idol
Pursuing the things of this world, living for yourself, following what the world teaches instead of God's word
good things that can become idols:
Education/good grades/getting into a good college, family, friends, etc.
400
What's the difference between saber and conocer?
saber is to know facts/information; conocer is to know people, be familiar with something
(As Counselors, our desire for you is not just that you know facts about God, but that you would truly know...to understand so deeply that it changes you)
400
Meteorology is the study of what?
weather
400
who is this?
Baby Hercules
500
What does redeem mean? What does sealed with the Holy Spirit mean?
Redeem = to gain or regain possession of (something) in exchange for payment
Sealed with the Holy Spirit:
1) to confirm an object or document as genuine
The Holy Spirit verifies that you are a genuine Christian
2) to mark something as one's property
The Holy Spirit confirms you are God's child/you belong to God 3)
3) to make something secure
The Holy Spirit makes the believer secure in his/her faith
500
What are the ghosts of Christian past, present, and future?
PAST: dead in trespasses; we are sinful by nature. We live a sinful life; sinful lifestyle (v. 1-3);
PRESENT: made alive; saved through faith -> God's gift; God (the giver, the one whom we have offended) initiates forgiveness and offers mercy/forgiveness through Christ and promises to raise us up and seat us in the heavenly places;
FUTURE: good works -> bring glory to God; God’s character is proclaimed in our story. EVERYTHING is from God
(His initiation, His grace, mercy, the faith we have/our ability to believe, etc. ….ALL is from God, so you cannot boast)
500
In the beginning of Chapter 3, what does Paul do from v.2-13 before continuing on with verse 14?
Bonus: What is an em dash?
He goes back to explain the mystery again (that he had already spoke about in Ephesians 2) so there is no confusion about the equality of Jews and Gentiles in God's plan.
em dash = A longer dash...used to create a strong break in a sentence, often to indicate a change in tone or thought
500
In what country did French Fries originate?
Belgium
500
How many Disney parks are there and where are they located?
12
California, Florida, Tokyo, Paris, Hong Kong, China