Read II Corinthians 5: 17-20 and Matthew 28:18-20.
Answer in writing:
1) What ministry or work has God given every believer? In other words, what task has God told every child of His to do?
2) From the first passage above, what exactly does that include?
3) Define the word "ambassador."
4) According to Matthew 28, what have God's children been given to enable them to obey their Father's directions?
5) What are God's children to teach to others who become born into God's family?
Read the lesson in your books for Day 18.
Monday, April 30, 2012
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Questions and Scriptures
Write down answers to the following questions from the passages of Scripture:
1) Besides the things discussed Tuesday (perseverance, character, assurance and hope, the Light of God, His power and the Gospel truth), what else is produced from persecution? Read II Corinthians 4: 5- 18.
2) What will living a godly life in Christ bring in some form? Read II Timothy 3:12
3) From what can God's children never be separated? Read Romans 8: 35-39
Read John 1:12-14, Romans 8: 14-16, and Luke 11: 9-13. Read II Peter 1: 10a.
Are you a child of God? Explain in one written paragraph how you personally have assurance that you are a child of God.
1) Besides the things discussed Tuesday (perseverance, character, assurance and hope, the Light of God, His power and the Gospel truth), what else is produced from persecution? Read II Corinthians 4: 5- 18.
2) What will living a godly life in Christ bring in some form? Read II Timothy 3:12
3) From what can God's children never be separated? Read Romans 8: 35-39
Read John 1:12-14, Romans 8: 14-16, and Luke 11: 9-13. Read II Peter 1: 10a.
Are you a child of God? Explain in one written paragraph how you personally have assurance that you are a child of God.
Sunday, April 22, 2012
When Trouble Comes
Read James 1:2-4 and Romans 5:1-5; then, read the text for Day 16. Can you think of any instance when you were changed for the better as a result of having suffered something? Have you ever learned something as a result of suffering? Write down 1 situation of either of these to share with the class.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Temptation
Those who were absent and those who did not bring part or all of their homework today should have that to show on Friday.
Read the text for Day 15. This day's application has already been assigned to you, except for the part of sharing your weakest area that seems to be attacked. Who will dare to go with God here and share this area not only with God but also with a trusted friend who will give their understanding, prayer support, and accountability? (I believe your parents would be willing and honored to be that friend to you!) It really is a step of growth to humbly share your spiritual needs with others in the body of Christ who can partner with you on your pilgrim journey. So, I double dare you!
Next, choose a passage of Scripture that addresses one of your weakest areas to temptation or that is an area of consistent weakness in your life. Write that Scripture on an index card and meditate on it at least twice a day, preferably early in the day and then at the end of your day to assess your progress. Read it frequently and it will become "implanted" in your memory and into your character. Bring it to class on Friday.
Use the prayer as a guide to help you talk to God about temptation. Read the following verses during a time of prayer to provide topics for your talking to God about this lesson: Hebrews 2:18, I John 1: 8 - 2: 2, II Peter 2:9, Hebrews 4:15 - 16, I Thessalonians 3: 5, and Luke 8: 13.
Read the text for Day 15. This day's application has already been assigned to you, except for the part of sharing your weakest area that seems to be attacked. Who will dare to go with God here and share this area not only with God but also with a trusted friend who will give their understanding, prayer support, and accountability? (I believe your parents would be willing and honored to be that friend to you!) It really is a step of growth to humbly share your spiritual needs with others in the body of Christ who can partner with you on your pilgrim journey. So, I double dare you!
Next, choose a passage of Scripture that addresses one of your weakest areas to temptation or that is an area of consistent weakness in your life. Write that Scripture on an index card and meditate on it at least twice a day, preferably early in the day and then at the end of your day to assess your progress. Read it frequently and it will become "implanted" in your memory and into your character. Bring it to class on Friday.
Use the prayer as a guide to help you talk to God about temptation. Read the following verses during a time of prayer to provide topics for your talking to God about this lesson: Hebrews 2:18, I John 1: 8 - 2: 2, II Peter 2:9, Hebrews 4:15 - 16, I Thessalonians 3: 5, and Luke 8: 13.
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Your Enemy cont'd
Remembering our last class discussion, write down what you think the areas of strength and weakness are in your life. Be specific.
Read I Corinthians 10: 12-14 and James 1: 13-27.
Write down any areas in which you believe the devil may have been active in your life in the past or currently.
According to the above passages, make a written list of all the ways to guard yourself from Satan's schemes.
Read I Corinthians 10: 12-14 and James 1: 13-27.
Write down any areas in which you believe the devil may have been active in your life in the past or currently.
According to the above passages, make a written list of all the ways to guard yourself from Satan's schemes.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Your Enemy
Complete reading the text for Day 14.
Answer the following questions as you read the Scriptures below:
1) Name one test for recognizing if a teaching is from God or of the devil. Cite a Bible reference with your answer.
2) Which passage below would you apply to someone who claims that the Jesus Christ of the Bible was not an actual human but a literary character meant to convey spiritual understanding.
3) Name one reason for Christ living in the flesh. Cite a verse with your answer.
4) Who is the god of this world and what is one thing he does to people. Cite which verse addresses this question.
5) What does Matthew 25:41 say God has prepared for the devil and his angels, and who else will live there?
6) What do the children of the devil want to do?
7) Where is peace in this life found, and what is the basis for taking courage?
(I John 4:1-6, Hebrews 2:14-15, 2 Corinthians 4:4, Ephesians 6:10-18, Matthew 25:41, John 10:10, John 8:44, and John 16:33.)
Answer the following questions as you read the Scriptures below:
1) Name one test for recognizing if a teaching is from God or of the devil. Cite a Bible reference with your answer.
2) Which passage below would you apply to someone who claims that the Jesus Christ of the Bible was not an actual human but a literary character meant to convey spiritual understanding.
3) Name one reason for Christ living in the flesh. Cite a verse with your answer.
4) Who is the god of this world and what is one thing he does to people. Cite which verse addresses this question.
5) What does Matthew 25:41 say God has prepared for the devil and his angels, and who else will live there?
6) What do the children of the devil want to do?
7) Where is peace in this life found, and what is the basis for taking courage?
(I John 4:1-6, Hebrews 2:14-15, 2 Corinthians 4:4, Ephesians 6:10-18, Matthew 25:41, John 10:10, John 8:44, and John 16:33.)
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