Teachings / Response to Christ

Question 1

Three characteristics of the beatitudes

Answer 1

1. Dangled promises give us hope for the future
2. Great reversal reminds us that God’s kingdom is opposed to the world
3. Physiological reality - practicing these principles produce good mental health / perspective

Question 2

Characteristics of salt (4)

Answer 2

1. Preservative
2. Flavorful
3. Disinfectant
4. Leaves people thirsty

Question 3

3 As of fruit

Answer 3

1. Attitude
2. Actions
3. Attributes

Question 4

Definition of integrity

Answer 4

Living with pure motives

Question 5

What are the 5 parts of the Lord’s Prayer?

Answer 5

1. Praise
2. Submission
3. Supplication (Supplies)
4. Confession
5. Spiritual protection

Question 6

P - Be receptive to God’s word

Answer 6

Four soils

Question 7

P - Believers and non believers exist together until judgement

Answer 7

Weeds

Question 8

P - Small faith is multiplied

Answer 8

Mustard seed

Question 9

P - Sell out for God (all in)

Answer 9

Hidden treasure

Question 10

P - Forgive as God forgives

Answer 10

Unmerciful servant

Question 11

P - Salvation is in God’s time

Answer 11

Workers paid equally

Question 12

P - Actions speak louder than words

Answer 12

Two sons

Question 13

P - Accept the salvation invitation

Answer 13

Wedding feast

Question 14

P - Many will reject God’s son

Answer 14

Wicked tenants

Question 15

P - Be prepared

Answer 15

Ten virgins

Question 16

P - Use our gifts for God

Answer 16

Talents

Question 17

What to expect before / during the end times (6)

Answer 17

1. Be on guard against false teachers - Those claiming to be Christ will preform signs and wonders
2. War and natural disasters will be prevalent
3. Persecution of Christians will be prevalent

Question 18

P - Talk is cheap

Answer 18

House on the Rock

Question 19

Characteristics of light

Answer 19

1. Reveals truth
2. Is a guide
3. Exposes darkness

Question 20

Central theme of Christianity

Answer 20

Love

Question 21

The greatest commandment is _____ .

Answer 21

Love

Question 22

Service (2)

Answer 22

1. We must be humble and unselfish in relationships

2. We are not to be served, but to be servants

Question 23

List and describe 4 parts of the quadrilema

Answer 23

1. Lord
   - Jesus is who he says he is (Son of God)
2. Lunatic
   - Jesus was a madman - only believed he was the son of God, but was out of his mind
3. Liar
   - Jesus was a false teacher - falsely claimed divinity
4. Legend
   - Jesus did not exist at all

Question 24

3 key teachings on money (out of 5)

Answer 24

1. We must give with pure motives and in secret
2. Store up treasures in heaven
3. Do not worry about material things - have faith that God will provide
4. Cannot serve both God and money
5. God desires out heart / trust more than our money

Question 25

4 Characteristics of a disciple

Answer 25

1. Puts Jesus as their Lord 2. Personal relationship with God 3. Follower of Christ's teachings 4. You are not your own

Question 26

2 of the 3 costs of discipleship

Answer 26

1. Self-denial: To give ourselves completely 2. Persecution / opposition: Many trails throughout our commitment to Christ 3. Surrender, submit, sacrifice

Question 27

3 of the 4 blessings of discipleship

Answer 27

1. Living life as it was meant to be 2. Greater purpose / significance 3. Protection - Belonging to something greater than ourselves 4. Eternal salvation

Question 28

6 spiritual disciplines

Answer 28

1. Solitude and silence 2. Fasting 3. Bible Study 4. Service 5. Worship 6. Prayer

Question 29

2 functions of a disciple

Answer 29

1. Mission / evangelism (Go and make more disciples) | 2. Personal transformation (Becoming more like God)

Question 30

Sanctification (def.)

Answer 30

Being conformed to the likeness of Jesus

Question 31

Spiritual disciplines (def.)

Answer 31

An exercise in which we partner with the Holy Spirit by putting ourselves in positions of obedience and availability so that the Holy Spirit can transform us