Sin as predator and self description
Who killed his brother Abel and why?
Cain, he was angry and jealous
According to Jeremiah 17:9, what is deceitful above all things?
The human heart
Who was the commander of the Aramean army who suffered from leprosy?
What type of bird did God send to satisfy the Israelites' craving for meat?
Quail
Cite Psalm 51:4
"Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight; so you are right in your verdict and justified when you judge."
What did God compare sin to when warning Cain?
A predator crouching at the door
What is a person who trusts in God compared to?
a tree planted by water
Which prophet told Naaman how to be healed?
Elisha
Author of Psalm 51
King David
“Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin.
According to Keller, why was Cain's offering rejected?
halfheartedness
What did Jesus warn His disciples to watch out for?
(in ch sin as leaven)
The yeast of the Pharisees and Herod
Why did Jonah become angry when God spared Nineveh?
Because God showed mercy to people Jonah believed deserved judgment
According to Keller, how can good things like romance, success, and career become forms of slavery?
When they become our ultimate desires and sources of fulfillment instead of God, they begin to control us
Psalm 139:23-24
“Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life.”
What was the evidence of Saul’s disobedience?
bleeting of sheep
What did the Pharisees ask Jesus to show them?
a sign from Heaven
According to Keller, what is the central spiritual problem illustrated by Jonah's anger?
Self-righteousness—depending on one's own goodness and resisting God's grace toward others
What kind of heart does King David ask for in Psalm 51:10
clean/pure
*bonus 100 points if you sing it
Psalm 34:8
“Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!”
What three characteristics of sin does Keller identify in Genesis 4:7?
Sin hides itself, desires to control us, and can be defeated through God's help
What two contrasting attitudes does Keller use to describe sin and Jesus' sacrificial love?
"Your life for mine" versus "My life for yours"
Why did Naaman initially become angry at Elisha's instructions?
He expected an impressive healing ritual and was offended by the simple instructions
According to Keller, why is repentance more than simply feeling sorry for sin?
(2 things!)
- experience God’s love
- feel genuine grief for hurting God
Psalm 5:3-6
““Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. “
Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. “
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.”