January: Creation, the Fall, and Early Humanity
Name the specific three things God created on the third day of creation.
Answer: The sea, dry ground, and vegetation or plant.
Scripture Reference: Genesis 1:9-13 (NIV)
According to 1 John 4, what provides a believer with boldness on the day of judgment?
Answer: Love (specifically love made complete).
Scripture Reference: 1 John 4:17 (NIV)
What specific action restores our fellowship with God and others when sin has created an obstacle?
Answer: Walking in the light.
Scripture Reference: 1 John 1:7 (NIV)
Name the two cities and the mountain mentioned as the setting for Jesus' Triumphal Entry.
Answer: Bethphage, Bethany, and the Mount of Olives.
Scripture Reference: Luke 19:28-29 (NIV)
From what specific material did God form the first man, Adam?
Answer: The dust of the earth. Scripture Reference: Genesis 2:7 (NIV)
How does the scripture define a person who claims to love God but hates their brother or sister?
Answer: A liar.
Scripture Reference: 1 John 4:20 (NIV)
What must a believer do to receive forgiveness and be cleansed from all unrighteousness?
Answer: Confess their sins.
Scripture Reference: 1 John 1:9 (NIV)
Why did the owners of the colt allow the disciples to take the animal?
Answer: Because they said, "The Lord has need of it."
Scripture Reference: Luke 19:33-34 (NIV)
What was the physical source used by God to create the first woman, Eve?
Answer: Adam’s rib.
Scripture Reference: Genesis 2:21-22 (NIV)
Who are believers commanded to love, according to the teachings in 1 John and the examples of Jesus?
Answer: Everyone (not only those who love us).
Scripture Reference: 1 John 4:7-21 (NIV)
What is identified as the greatest obstacle to our fellowship with God?
Answer: Sin.
Scripture Reference: 1 John 1:6 (NIV)
On what specific animal did Jesus ride during His entry into Jerusalem, and what did it signify?
Answer: A colt (young donkey); it signified humility and kingship.
Scripture Reference: Luke 19:35 (NIV)
What two things did God create on the first day of the week?
Day and night.
Scripture Reference: Genesis 1:3-5 (NIV)
What specific act did God do to show His love for the world?
Answer: He sent His only Son (Jesus).
Scripture Reference:John 3:16-17 (NIV)
Fellowship is described as being two-fold; who are the two groups we have fellowship with
Answer: God and others (fellow believers).
Scripture Reference: 1 John 1:3 (NIV)
What did the people do with their cloaks as Jesus rode along the road?
Answer: They spread them on the road.
Scripture Reference:Luke 19:36 (NIV)
On which specific day of the creation week did God create land animals and human beings?
The sixth day.
Scripture Reference: Genesis 1:24-31 (NIV)
Name six attributes that love is NOT, according to the list in 1 Corinthians 13.
Answer: Not jealous, not proud, not rude, not self-seeking, not easily angered, keeps no record of wrongs.
Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 13:4-5 (NIV)
What is the specific cleansing agent that purifies us from all sin?
Answer: The blood of Jesus.
Scripture Reference: 1 John 1:7 (NIV)
What title or position did the people acknowledge Jesus held during His entry?
Answer: King.
Scripture Reference: Luke 19:38 (NIV)