Being Obedient (Caleb)
True or False
God’s rules and laws are for our own good. When we obey, we receive many benefits in our lives.
True.
How many times did God call Samuel?
4 times and on the 4th time, he answered.
True or False
Paul‘s life was very easy and because he didn’t face a lot of hardships, he was always cheerful.
False
Pauls life was hard but he chose to be cheerful no matter the situation.
What is the Golden rule?
Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you.
The ten virgins is what kind of story and is told by ———?
It is a PARABLE, told by JESUS
”If you ———— me, obey my —————————————-“
“If you love me obey my commandments” John 14:15
What does being teachable mean?
Hint - instructions
Willingly receive instruction
What important life lesson did we learn from Paul?
How to have a joyful or cheerful attitude in all situations.
How can words change our feelings?
Hurtful words can make people feel sad, mad or discouraged
Kind words can make people feel honored, valued, loved, or good.
Will the Son of Man (Jesus) come when everyone is ready, when will he come?
No, he will come when least expected?
How did Caleb Obey God?
He believed and trusted God that He would help the Israelites enter the promised land.
How did Samuel learn what to do when God called?
He listened to Eli, the high Priest and followed his instruction.
What did Paul say to do when we have problems?
Do not worry, instead talk to God about your problems and be thankful.
The Bible says not to talk too much. What can happen when we talk too much?
We could gossip and say mean or untrue things about others.
What does the 5 wise girls represent and the 5 foolish girls represent? What does the bridegroom represent?
What report did the ten other spies give, when they came back from the promise land?
They couldn’t (the Israelites) take the land because of the powerful people and the walled city. It would be too hard to defeat. They didn’t trust God.
“The ———— of the Lord is the foundation of true —————————————, but ———— despise wisdom and ————————.
The FEAR of the Lord is the foundation of true KNOWLEDGE, but FOOLS, despise wisdom and DISCIPLINE.
What happened to Paul that was hard?
He had many hardships: hunger, beatings, shipwreck, stoning, danger and weariness.
How are careless words used to hurt others? Negative Power of words
Name-calling, lying, gossiping, ridiculing or mocking, humiliating, destroying someones confidence, discouraging
why weren’t the foolish girls ready for the coming of the bride groom?
They didn’t think about what they would need in order to be ready to go with the bride groom. They didn’t prepare ahead, they did not have extra oil for their oil lamps if it were to have gone out.
How did Caleb benefit from following God wholeheartedly?
He lived to enter the land (while all the other spies didn’t). Or he was rewarded with inheriting and entering the Promised land.
He received God’s best for him.
What did Eli tell Samuel to say if he heard his name being called again?
”Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.”
What kinds of things did Paul say to THINK about, to help us find the strength to be joyful and not be discouraged when we face hardships?
What is true, right, pure, admirable, excellent.
(Name at least 2)
True or False
We won’t have to give an account to God for every careful or careless word we speak, he already knows so he wouldn’t judge us.
False
He will ask about the bad things you have said, you must give account to God about the good and bad things you have said to others.
Why did the bridegroom refuse to let the 5 foolish girls into his house? What did the bridegroom say?
Hint - Jewish culture, if you didn’t attend the parade you were not a guest.
They were not there when the wedding party reached the bridegrooms house. When the door is locked, they were too late.
The bridegroom said “I never knew you”