God uses preaching to proclaim who He is and what He has done to redeem us, and to increase our faith in Jesus Christ.
100
All sacrifices (other than the grain offering) were for what purpose?
Atonement for sin
100
What is necessary for one to receive the sacrament of baptism?
Genuine faith in Jesus Christ and a commitment to live for the Lord!
200
Who were appointed by God in the Old Testament to represent the people before God, offer sacrifices on behalf of their sins and intercede on their behalf?
Priests
200
In the New Testament, who or where is the temple of God?
Jesus is the temple; our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit
200
What are the two sacraments that God has given to us as His grace?
Baptism and the Lord’s Supper aka Communion
200
Why don’t we still make sacrifices in present day Christianity?
Jesus Christ is the perfect substitute and sacrifice that takes away sin completely and forever.
200
Can someone go to Heaven without being baptized?
Yes, but it is something that God commands believers to take part in! Luke 23:43
300
In the Old Testament, what was the name of God’s dwelling place among His people?
Tabernacle
300
God told the woman at the well that worshipers must worship in ____ and in ____.
Spirit; truth
300
God has given baptism as a _____ and _____ to the church to explain his work of grace and help us to understand what Christ has done in His life, death and resurrection.
sign; seal
300
According to Romans 12:1, what ought we to offer to God?
We offer our bodies as a living sacrifice! – it means we give our whole life / self to God!
300
What made it possible for us to be able to pray in worship?
When Jesus Christ died upon the cross, He tore the veil and made a way for us to commune directly with God Himself - Matthew 27:51
400
Why is it important to worship together with other people?
God calls us to it and promises us His presence in our midst
400
Name two acts of worship that the New Testament approves of (1 Tim. 2:1 – public prayer; 1 Tim. 4:13 – reading and preaching the Word; Col. 3:16 – singing; Mat. 28:19 – baptizing; Acts 20:7 – Lord’s Supper)
1 Tim. 2:1 – public prayer; 1 Tim. 4:13 – reading and preaching the Word; Col. 3:16 – singing; Mat. 28:19 – baptizing; Acts 20:7 – Lord’s Supper
400
What are two reasons that we sing in worship?
We sing to praise God; We sing to teach and build one another up!
400
How can we improve our worship of God?
Through preparation of our hearts to worship Him in our lives
400
Can you take part in the Lord’s Supper / Communion if you haven’t been baptized?
Yes, you can take part in the Lord’s Supper if you have placed your faith in Jesus. However, you should be baptized as a believer as Christ commanded!
500
In the Old Testament, once a year, the high priest would enter into the “Holy of Holies,” also known as the “Most Holy Place.” What did he do when inside?
Sprinkle blood of atonement on the mercy seat of the ark
500
In John 4, the woman at the well was a Samaritan. What was the argument between the Jews and the Samaritans?
They argued over the right place to worship: Jerusalem v. Samaria
500
Why is the Lord’s Supper to be a communal activity of the whole church?
It is a reminder that we are one body in Christ through His works and the power of the Holy Spirit
500
Name 3 of the 5 types of sacrifices in the OT sacrificial system.