bible notes

John 19-21

  1. Who was the last trial of Jesus before?

Pilate

  1. Who was the notorious prisoner that the Roman leadership used as a bargaining chip with the hardened crowd of Jews?

Barabbas

  1. What Jewish feast was going on at this time that caused multitudes of Jews to be in Jerusalem?

 Passover

  1. From John 19, there were three phrases that Jesus uttered from among the seven attributed to him while on the cross:

" I thirst " / “it is finished” / “Mother here is your son; here is your mother”

  1. While in front of the Romans, what crime was Jesus charged with?

he claimed he was the king

  1. When Pilate “took water and washed his hands in front of the multitude saying...” What did he say?

 do what you will with him he's not my problem

  1. When Jesus said from the cross, “women behold your son” who was the son and the woman he was talking about?

John, Mary(mother)

  1. Which two of the apostles were the first ones to the tomb on Easter morning?

 Peter / John

  1. Name the two men who took the body of Jesus to be buried:

Joseph of Arimathea / Nicodemus

  1. What was unusual about the last 3 hours that Jesus was on the cross?

it was really dark

  1. Who was the first person to see the Resurrected Christ?

Mary

  1. What was the most barbaric form of capital punishment, the most cruel and horrifying death, and capable of description by any word?

 Crucifixion

  1.  List two steps taken by the Romans to ensure that the body could not be disturbed in the grave:

large stone; guards 

  1. Which apostle said that he would not believe unless he saw the nail prints in the hands and the spear scar on Jesus's side?

Thomas

  1. When the body wasn't there on Easter Sunday morning, we said that there could only be three conclusions drawn as to what happened:

the disciples took him / the gardener took him / he rose from the dead

  1. From First Corinthians 15, what are two things that are in vain if Christ has not risen?

 the Resurrection was essential for the gospel / our salvation

  1. From John 20:31, why were the signs he wrote about given to us?

So that we may believe through Jesus the Christ, the Son of God, we may have life in his name

  1. Right after the resurrection, what did seven of the Apostles go back to doing?

 Fishing

  1. Which of the Apostles did Jesus spend considerable time restoring in John 21?

Peter

  1. What question did you just ask of him three times?

 Do you love me?

  1. From your notes: with Mary what is believing?

 Tears - joy 

  1. What did Jesus tell Simon each time after he asked him if he loved him?

 feed my sheep

  1. With Thomas what is believing?

 seeing 

  1. What Greek word for love was Peter willing to commit to?

 Palao

  1. When Jesus sought to restore Peter, by what name did he address him?

 Brother / Simon Peter

  1. When Jesus said, “Do you love me more than these”, what were the two options as to what he meant?

 the disciples / his family

  1. What did we say was the simplest aim of seemingly adding chapter 21 to John's gospel?

 to restore Peter

  1. How did Peter die?

 crucified upside down because he didn't want it to be like Jesus is

  1.  What did Jesus say he would make these former fishermen into?

Fishers of men

  1. What are the three reasons for the writing of John 21?

 resurrection of Peter / John will not see Jesus's return / relate to the Risen Christ

  1.  Jesus said to Peter, “Never mind the task that is given to someone else, your job is to_____.”

Feed my sheep

  1.  What sign was put over the cross of Christ?

 Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews

  1. What did the Jews want that sign to say?

 Jesus claims to be / “I am the king of the Jews”

True + False - 

  • There were very few witnesses that saw the resurrected Christ.

  • The meal and John 21 of fish and bread on the sea was served by Jesus himself.

  • Jesus told Peter how John would die.

  • Jesus made it very clear to Peter that it was none of his concern what might happen to John.

  • There were even some that circulated the rumor that Peter would never die.

  • John wrote everything he knew about Jesus.

  • Prophecy was fulfilled when the soldiers cast lots for Christ's seamless garment.

  • Jesus and trusted the care of his mother to Peter.

  • At the trials before the Romans, the Jewish leaders maintained their charges against Jesus of blasphemy and working on the sabbath.

  • “We have no King but Caesar, " had always been the Jewish reaction of respect given to the Roman King.

Chapter 1-2

  1. According to Swindoll, even though the Christian family seems to be on the decline, list two encouraging signs:

It is as strong as it was 50 years ago/you have to work for it

  1. List 3 characteristics from Swindoll’s book of families that consider their family to be strong:

Committed to the family/committed spiritually/make good decisions in a crisis/good communication

  1. From Genesis 2, there are four principles that the Lord establishes for marriage. List them:

severance/permanance/intimacy/unity

  1. The Jewish Shema was taught by Jewish men to their sons in particular. List 3 of the four admonitions from Deuteronomy 6:

Love the Lord fervently/fear the Lord greatly/teach the young diligently/hear the word continually

  1. Proverbs 18:10 “The name of the Lord is a______.

Strong tower 

  1. What was Carl Sandburg's description of President Lincoln?

Godly man 

  1. Moses said in Deuteronomy 6:6 that these commandments have to be in our____?

Hearts  

  1. According to Deuteronomy 6:5 how am I to love the Lord?

With all your heart, soul, and strength

  1. 3 John 4 “I have no greater joy____”

Than to see that my children are walking with the Lord

  1. Good basketball is_______.

Quick execution of proper fundamentals

  1. Joyce Landorf said that every woman wants a man with what two seemingly opposite qualities?

Strong / gentle

  1. Dan Benson said that for every positive comment made in the home there are__negative ones.

10

  1. From Thessalonians 2:7-11, Paul identifies 5 qualities of a godly man/dad:

A found affection/A Spiritual Authenticity/A positive influence/An unselfish diligence/

A transparent life

  1. Paul said that he shared the Gospel with the Thessalonians, but what else did he share?

His life

  1. In Romans 1:24-27, there is the severest judgment pronounced against what group?

Christians(Believers)

  1. When Paul was unable to go meet with the church at Thessalonica, who did he send with words of encouragement and hope from him?

Prophet(Timothy)

  1. By____a house is built, by_____it is established, and by____the rooms are filled…”

wisdom/understanding/knowledge

  1. Husbands_____your wives.

Love

  1. Wives___your husbands.

submit , respect

  1. Children____your parents.

Obey 

  1. Dads dont___your children.

Provoke 

  1. Swindoll said to a kid love equals?

Time 

  1. A husband is to love his wife as compared to what 2 things?

Christ lives the church/he loves himself

  1. Paul said we are to share not just the gospel with our kids but our?

Lives 

  1. Order of Godly husband priorities:

God/wife/kids/everything else

True + False -

  • There is a definite organized attack on masculinity today.

  • There is a difference between a hard worker and a workaholic.

      - The most important decision we will ever make is who we marry.

      O     The example the book used for the dad who showed affection was the parable of the talents.

  • To live successfully in Israel parents would have to be permeated by the word of God.

  • Talking about the Lord should be as natural as talking about sports or weather.

      -     The task of spiritually indoctrinating our children is basically the responsibility of the church.

  • It is impossible for a dad to impart to his children principles he doesn't embrace or believe in.

  •  Scriptural truths are more permanently transferred to our kids through our living than our words. 

  • Modeling the truth certainly outweighs preaching it to our kids.

  • Diligently teaching our kids carries with it the idea of intensely sharpening them.

  • Sexual promiscuity in a woman can often be traced to the lack of motherly affection in her childhood.

  • Parents are to pass on to their children and grandchildren an awesome and healthy fear of God. 

  • If we have a Christian home our kids will automatically catch that zeal for Christ.

  • The Lord's advice to the Jews when they were about to go to the promised land was to not forget about the Lord.

  •  Swindoll would say that over the last decades there has been an all-out assault on masculinity.

  • As boys grow their need for physical affection from Mom like hugging and kissing lessons and more physical contact like wrestling bags of having a high fives, Knuckles and jostling becomes more primary.

  • Buying our kids material things proves our love for them.

  • Many fathers leave the spiritual training of the kids to the mom.

  • Every Dad should know he's leaving an undeniable thumbprint on the life of each of his kids.

  • It is acceptable for parents to turn over the responsibilities of training their kids to the Christian school or church. 

Chapter 3-4

  1. In chapter 3 Swindell lists five, two word phrases that summarize a mom's contribution to the family.

Transparent tenderness / self-control/unselfish love/authentic spirituality/inner confidence

  1.  the precious and pleasant riches in the family:

 memories/good relationship with God/Character traits 

  1.  What percentage of those families with children said they wouldn't have children if they could do it all over again?

 70%

  1. Lincoln said no one is poor who had a______.

 Godly mom 

  1. What is the Greek word for power(inner might or inherent strength)?

Dumanis

  1.  Who was the lady that Swindell used as an example of one with uncommon inner confidence?

Sandra De O’Conner 

  1. So what position in the United States government did she obtain?

 judicial Supreme Court judge

  1. What are the three characteristics that were identified in boys that had high self-esteem:

More loved and appreciated at home/ their parents have been more strict/ they were characterized by democracy and openness

  1.  In chapter 3, young chuck had a bird. What kind was it or what happened to it?

Canary bird named twit that died because it bled out 

  1.  What was one boy's answer to this question “ what is small and gray or brown, has four legs, climbs trees, has a big bushy tail and hides nuts for the winter?”

I think it's a squirrel but I'll say Jesus

  1.  Paul told Timothy that the Lord has not given him what type of spirit?

 spirit of fear

  1.  What is the number one killer of children under five?

 Abuse

  1. What is the primary starting point in understanding how to raise/discipline your kids?

 know your kid

  1.  What verses from Proverbs are most fundamental in the training of your kid?

 Proverbs 22:6 “train up your child in the way he should go when he is old he will not depart from it”

  1. What is one of two things that will give you wisdom to your child from proverbs?

 “with Rod and reproof comes wisdom but a child of himself brings shame to his mother”

  1. With what type of nature are we all born with?

 Sinful

  1.  What is the greatest gift we can give to young children?

 a sensitive spirit

  1.  Who was the most famous preacher of the Great Awakening that had an amazing number of descendants who served the Lord?

Jonathan Edwards

  1. Secure mature people are best described in 15 words:

 know who you are, like who you are, be who you are

  1. According to Proverbs 22:6 when should parents start to discipline their kids / when should they stop?

 when they know the word no / when they leave home or 18

  1.  According to Proverbs 22:6 when he is old has two meanings?

 when he is old/when he can grow facial hair

  1. The spirit that the Holy Spirit gave to Timothy included three characteristics:

 power /love /strength

  1. A child Left to himself spiritually will bring:

 his mother shame

  1.  Parents tend to make two mistakes when raising their kids:

 Compare them to other kids / raise them how they were raised

  1.  Proverbs 20:11 says “it is by his______that a boy distinguishes himself if his conduct is pure and right.”

Good deeds

  1.  From what passage in the Bible does Swindoll address the subject of our good bents?

Psalm 139

  1. The universal depravity of mankind, our tendency to sin, our “bent towards Badness”is officially called:

 sinful nature

  1.  What are the two extremes:

 nurse / Midwife - baby and the bit in horse's mouth

  1.  Children are born spiritually___.

 Dead

  1.  Who was the foremost and evangelicalist in America for nearly 70 years from the 1950s until his death in 2017?

Billy Graham

  1.  What are the three things that will make your marriage almost divorce proof?

 read your Bible together / go to church together / pray together

  1. What are the five requirements for an ideal marriage?

 Divine family / spiritual exercise / dedicated husband and father / devoted wife and mom/disciplined and obedient kids

True + False - 

  • We are born without a good or bad bent; we are neutral at birth.

  • Every baby starts life a little savage, completely selfish and self-centered.

  • Teddy Roosevelt said, “the greatest reward is the reward of children, the reward of a happy family life.”

  • Our children are like pliable, little, soft hunks of clay that parents can push, mold, twist, roll them out to be what they want them to become.

  •  Swindell said a primary starting point in raising kids is knowing them thoroughly.

  •  Following Proverbs 22:6 is a guarantee that our kids will serve the Lord.

  • Kids, sometimes, when they're home are restrictive, parent-dominated, and outwardly religiously rebel in a very defined manner when they can finally leave home.

  •  God says he is intimately acquainted with all of our ways.

  •  He who does not punish evil, commands it to be done.

  •  her attitude stinks is far more revealing about a person's character than their accomplishments.

  •  The Duke's family was an amazing example of great parenting resulting in generations of service to the Lord. 

  •  children are born spiritually dead.

  •  parents should cooperate with the appearance of good traits and counteract the bad.

  •  Parents realize that by providing a good environment and more education, their kids will eventually turn out right even if they are left to themselves spiritually.

  • One out of 300 Christian couples divorce.

  • One out of 2 worldly couples divorce. 

Chapter 5-6

  1. Who is Bradford?

“Bradford the Barbarian” was a gentle parented 5 year old who ran the house. He has a high chair that looks like an airplane and he spits his food everywhere. He then tried to take food off of someone else's plate, then he fell and screamed claiming that the guest hit him. To which the guest said “I would never hit the head of the home.”

  1. Swindoll gave 4 two word phrases/suggestions in helping with discipline of kids:

Stay balanced/start early/be consistent/be reasonable 

  1. Who was Robert?

Robert was a 10 year old who would not sit down in the dentist office and he threatened to take off all of his clothes. So he did and the dentist would not give him his clothes back. His mom then thanked the dentist b/c Robert had been blackmailing her like that forever.

  1. Proverbs 13:24 “He who spares the rod________”

Hates his son, but he who loves his child disciplines him diligently

  1. Proverbs 29:15, what 2 things will bring about wisdom in our kids' lives?

Rod and reproof

  1. It is essential that parents teach our kids to associate wrongdoing or sin with…

Pain not their hands(don’t conflict pain with you)

  1. What are 2 apparent signs that are clues that self esteem is lacking?

Hide behind masks/erect defenses 

  1. 2 analogies on how a husband is to love his wife?

As christ loves the church/as he loves himself/as he nourishes himself

  1. No man ever hated his own flesh, but he____and _____it.

nourishes/cherishes

  1. What is bound in the heart of a child?

Sin 

  1. What will drive it far from him?

discipline

  1. In Ephesians 6:4, dads are cautioned not to_____their kids.

Provoke

  1. _____is corporal punishment.

Spanking 

  1. Where must the essential of self-esteem be built?

Home 

  1. List 3 characteristics of abuse:

unfair/unexpected/tortures/painful/leaves scars/extreme

  1. List 3 characteristics of discipline:

fair/expected/balanced/doesn't leave scars/upholds dignity/comes from a place of love

  1. Regarding the discipline of our kids, it is essential that parents shape their childrens___without breaking their_____.

will/spirit

  1. What type of child will bring shame to his parents?

A child left to himself

  1. What special event took place in the Swindoll home when someone did something noteworthy?

Red plate

  1. Every parent must equip their kids to “compensate”.Explain:

You encourage them to do what they can do, and help them overcome what they can't do. 

True + False -

  • Disciplining kids should always be done in front of their siblings so that all will learn to obey. 

  • Spanking a child is termed capital punishment.

  • Willful defiance has increased in America because parents don't do their job disciplining their children.

  • According to Psalm 14:1 “fooliishness” simply means lightheartedness or fun-loving. 

  • Swindoll said sibling rivalry is a good thing-to let our kids fight it out when they disagree. 

  • Bad attitudes are not nearly as serious to be dealt with then serious actions.

  • If we love our kids, our diligent discipline confirms that love. 

  • There is no difference between physical abuse and corporal punishment. 

  • Soloman clearly links love with discipline. 

  • Disciplining our children should begin when they are of junior high age.

  • Children often live up to what parents say about them or expect of them. 

  • Whom the Lord delights in, He scourges.

  • Much of your happiness comes from your self-esteem.

  • How much you think of yourself depends upon what you do for a living. 

  • Children are born spiritually dead. 

  • If you are quick to infer from people's behavior that they dislike you, your self-esteem is lacking. 

  • A child is never taught to be sinful. 

  • We are all born with a sinful nature.

  • Bad attitudes must be dealt with just as severely as bad actions.

  • Parents tend to compare their children as a goal to motivate them.

  • High self-esteem is just noisy conceit.

  • A christian should be the most fulfilled,confident,and satisfied person. 

  • Discipline proves deliverance. 

  • Severe judgment is awaiting adults who abuse their young children.

  • One of the ultimate goals of discipline is to build a child's inner confidence. 

  • The lord reproves those whom He loves as does a dad the son he delights in. 

  • Corporal punishment should be done in the presence of the other family members so that all can learn not to sin. 

  • Discipline should humiliate the child as he learns. 

  • Rivalries between siblings should not be regarded as serious, but simply let them learn to fight out their difficulties. 

Chapter 7-8

  1. List 2 of the 3 suggestions for keeping ‘fun’ in the family:

Failure is not the end/be authentic/unless its impossible, say yes/have less rules and policies

  1. Who was the son of a prostitute, but was a courageous warrior who struggled with identity?

Jepthah

  1. Who killed Amnon for raping his full sister?

Absolum

  1. Who became king of Judah at 8 years old and started to follow / seek after the Lord by age 16?

Josiah

  1.  What was King David's only daughter?

Tamar

  1. Absalom had a daughter. What was her name?

Tamar

  1. Who was Josiah's grandfather who ruled Judah for 55 years and was brought to the Lord later in life?

Hezekiah 

  1. Why did Davidson think the Lord was gracious in Saving the king in question 7 after he had been such a terrible King?

Because of the honored prayers

  1. Who was The Godly great-grandfather of Josiah?

Hezekiah 

  1. Spendall listed two key reasons for the durability of the Golden Gate Bridge - list them:

 Swang 20 ft / ropes that protected/ big cement towers

  1.  What did Swindoll say about forced convictions?

 they are less important than personal convictions

  1.  First Samuel 2:30 says that God honors...?

Those who honor him 

  1. What was the key factor in Daniel's succession in King Nebuchadnezzar's court? Daniel 1:8

Daniel made up his mind/He didn't eat the King's food but rather fueled his body

  1.  What title did jephthah eventually have in Israel?

Judge

  1. When Jephthah was kicked out of his dad's home, who did he associate with?

Worthless men 

  1. Why didn't King David do anything when one of his sons raped his only daughter?

 because he felt guilty about Bathsheba

  1.  After Absalom killed his brother, Amnon, to whom did he flee?

 His maternal grandparents

  1.  What son of David chose attitudes of resentment, rebellion and retaliation?

 Absalom

  1. What did the workers at the temple find when they were working to reopen and restore it under King Josiah?

 the first five books of the Bible (pentateuch) 

  1. Swindell said the two biggest enemies to having fun in the family or having flexibility are:

 hurry up / rigidity

  1.  Who did King David have an adulterous affair with?

Bathsheba

  1. Who spent 3 years living with his maternal grandparents because he was fearful of what his dad might do?

Absolum

  1.  At his reading of the books of Moses, what did King Josiah demand of the people of Judah and Jerusalem?

 destroy their idols and turn to the Lord

  1.  List three of the types of food / drink that Daniel convinced of the king would be better in his diet:

Water / whole grain / vegetables

  1.  Swindoll listed for questions that young people are asking today:

 who am I / which lifestyle will I adopt / which attitudes will I have / whose rules will I respect

True + False -

  •  Josiah's dad and Grandpa were instrumental in setting a strong example for him to follow a Godly lifestyle.

  •  Prior to his testing in Babylon, Daniel had already made up his mind, meaning that he was a young man of strong convictions.

  • It is impossible for kids to do well spiritually if they haven't had a good Heritage at the beginning of their life.

  • Josiah embraced scripture without reservation and cultivated a heart for God while he was young.

  • Personal convictions are far more important and will stand the temptations we will face in life much greater than parents convictions.

  • Much of one's happiness depends on their self-esteem

  • Grandparents are vital in raising their grandkids because they usually have one ingredient most parents don't have  - time

  • The love we show to our spouses ought to be indirect proportion to the love we have for ourselves

  • Loving ourselves enables us to unselfishly love others

  • Find areas of strength in children's lives, and help them develop these to compensate for weaker areas.

  • Appearance plus admiration equals a whole person.

  • Performance plus accomplishments equals a whole person

  • Status plus recognition equals a whole person.

  • The shape of our children's future is molded largely by those that hang around.

  • Few things are more damaging to a teen than rejection.

  • Teens must be given room to make up their minds

Chapter 9-10

  1. List three characteristics of Eli:

 priest / father / mentor

  1. What was Samuels' response to Eli each time the Lord called him three times in chapter 3?

‘Here I am, you called me”

  1.  After the third time that Samuel went to eli, what did Eli tell him to say if the Lord called him again?

“ Here I Am Lord, a servant”

  1. The Lord told Samuel that he was going to do something so spectacular that it would do what to those who heard of it?

 shock them / their ears would tingle

  1.  What nation defeated the Jews where 30,000 died including Eli sons?

 the Philistines

  1. Why were the sons of Eli called worthless men?

they were corrupt priests who violated divine law / abused their power / showed no respect for God or the worshippers

  1. How did Eli die?

 when he heard the news of his son's dying / the loss of the  Arc of the Covenant he fell back and broke his neck

  1.  Why did Eli and his sons die according to 1st Samuel?

divine judgment for their corruption / wickedness / failure to honor God

  1. Who is Eli?

Priest / hophni and phineas's father / Samuels Mentor / thought Hannah was drunk when she was in the temple / fat / judged for 40 years

  1. Who were Hophni and Phineas?

 Eli's son's / Wicked and were those men / they would take the fork and eat too much meat with the priests / died on the same day

  1.  Who was Hannah?

 couldn't have kids / elkanahs wife / had six kids / Samuel's mom / said long prayer / sang to the Lord

  1. Who was Peninnah?

Could have children / elkanah's wife / had at least four kids

  1.  Who was Samuel?

  Hannah's son / Mighty warrior / his mentor was Eli

  1. Who was Elkanah?

His father was Ephraim / his wives were peninnah and Hannah / loved Hannah more / rich

  1. Who was Ichabod?

 Eli's daughter-in-law's son / Eli's grandchild  /born after they died

  1. God sees Rebellion on the same level as the sin of?

 demonism

  1.  What is Swindoll's most important admonition regarding the rebellion of older teens?

 stand firm

  1. Which of the two sons rebelled in Luke 15?

Younger

  1. What should the decision to dismiss an older rebel from the base primarily on?

 Justice

  1. The way of the transgressor is?

 hard

  1. What is one thing a parent can not do with an older Rebel?

 change them  

  1. ___dies hard.

rebellion

  1. How did the father of the Rebel regard his son during his rebellious days?

“My son is dead”

  1.  Whenever repentance occurs, what should be the response of any offended christian?

Forgiveness

  1.  Who is the most significant factor in our homes regarding our kids?

Parents 

  1. Who had the biggest problem with the acceptance of the Rebel back into their home?

Older brother

  1.  List three principles for confronting rebellion in the family:

 choose principles over person / a child cannot ruin your home / if they repent, choose forgiveness

  1.  What was Dad's reaction when his rebellious son came home?

 overwhelming Joy

  1. Under Jewish law, what could a father do with an absolutely rebellious son that nothing further apparently could be done with him?

cast him out

  1.  According to 1 Timothy 3 list three characteristics of a pastor:

Married to one woman / gentle / prudent / isn't addicted to drugs or alcohol / selfless / runs his house well

  1.  Proverbs 19:18 says, “Discipline your son while he is young and there is hope, or you will____his life.

Ruin

  1. Parents must always stand firm on Christian___, but can change from time to time___.

Principles / rules

  1. List two factors that should be considered before expelling an older rebel from the home:

A child cannot run a home / if they repent choose forgiveness

  1. What was the secret to the spiritual success of Samuel in the temple according to Swindoll?

 Hannah's Prayer

  1. Sociologist Carle Zimmerman Compiled a list of several elements that were causing the deterioration of the family in 1947:

 causeless divorce / less children / rebellious youth / forgetting the importance of marriage

  1. List two factors in the family deterioration of Eli's family.

 Sons were worthless / he didn't punish them

True + False - 

  •  Samuel's mentors and righteousness and Eli's home or his outstanding sons, Hophni and Phineas.

  •  Samuel was called by the Lord and these chapters to be a mighty warrior leading all of Israel into war.

  • The Israelites seem to place their trust in the ark as an idol rather than God representing it, which probably led to their defeat.

  • Hannah had no more children, Samuel was her only one.

  • Many times the scars of rebellion never go away completely.

  • The greatest testimony is a life that was committed to Christ in early age and stayed in Christ their whole life.

  • A home is similar to a laboratory to help kids grow into independent adults.

  • When the Children Are Young and a family, the parents should maintain loose control of them so as to show their trust in them.

  • The father of the prodigal handled things biblically and that he demanded that his son be a servant for 2 years to discipline him.

  • It is not the circumstances in life that cause tragedy, but our reaction to them.

  • When repentance occurs with a rebellious teen, forgiveness shouldn't follow too quickly, but observe his life and walk to see if his repentance is the real thing.

  • Our sin can bring a curse on ourselves, our children, and even our grandchildren.

  • A chief requirement in considering a man for the office of pastor is how he does control his own family.

  •  Hannah was denied children for several years because of a sinful lifestyle that she eventually repented of and was granted children.

  • The example of family living in the Bible are always for favorable, idealistic, and showing only the good in their lives

  • Blaming someone else or self pity are usually responses to trials.

  • Swindoll believes that the scars of rebellion are always completely healed and that full joy in Christ is always the final outcome of repentance.

Chapter 11-12

  1. List the four major factors that will have to deal with in life:

 people / events / decision / results

  1.  According to second Samuel 22:31 and Psalm 18:30, “As God_____”

 “has given he can take away”

  1.  According to Satan, why did Job serve God?

Because he had everything he needed

  1. Who was David's rebellious son?

Absolum 

  1. List qualities regarding Job:

Feared god / hated evil / upright /selfless / greatest man in the east

  1. What was the limit of the attack on Job the first time, set by the Lord?

 don't touch Job

  1. What was the limit of the attack on Job the second time?

 don't kill Job

  1. Who are the three characters in the story of Job?

God / job / Satan

  1.  Matthew 5:45 says that the rain falls on who?

 good and bad people

  1. 1 Peter 5:6 says we should_____ourselves under God's Mighty hand and in due time he will/may_______us.

Humble/exalt

  1. List things that happened to the house built on the sand as well as the one built on the rock from Matthew 7:24-27:

The house built on the sand fell during the storm while the house built on the Rocks did firm

  1.  Paul said in Philippians 4:11 that he had learned to be____whether he had much or little. 

Content

  1.  Psalm 27:14 says we should____on the Lord and He will strengthen our heart/resolve/determination.

Wait

  1. What was the end of the story of Job in chapter 42 after he had Faithfully endured these trials?

Got doubled his stuff

  1. What did job's friends say was the reason for his suffering?

 his unresolved sin

  1. What was the only thing the Lord did not multiply in the story of Job?

 his children

  1. Who gives and who takes away according to job?

The lord 

  1. What was Job's wife's advice to him in the midst of his suffering?

 “Curse God and die”

  1. How long did it take Job to lose everything?

1 day

  1. Regarding the three Hebrew boys that were threatened with the fiery furnace, they said their God whom they serve is able to deliver them, but____they still wouldn't serve Nebuchadnezzar,. Daniel 3:16-18

“If not”

  1. What was King David's first question to both runners when they came back from Battle?

“Is it well with the young man Absalom?”

  1. Who killed Absalom?

Joab

  1. Who was David's main General and close friend?

Joab

  1.  Swindoll said if I'm going to endure the unbearable I need three things:

A savior that is reliable / faith that can't be shaken / friends who are honest /  a walk that is realistic

  1.  According to Swindoll, what is the most important quality in a dad?

Consistency

  1. List at least two actions that indicate that job was morning over his losses:

 shared his head / tore robes / fell down and worshiped(prostate)

  1. What was Job personally afflicted with?

Boils from head to toe

  1. C.S. Lewis said, “God speaks to us in our_____.”

Pain  

True + False - 

  • Job did not send in all of his grieving and loss.

  • Job was punished because of his secret sin and the poor example of his life.

  • There are times when punishment or problems or a result of sin in our lives.

  • Job understood that God, if we have a right relationship with him, only allows good things in our lives.

  • President Lincoln said, “I am now the most miserable man living.”

  • After David's affair with Bathsheba, he had a multitude of problems throughout the rest of his life.

  • Joseph was the favorite son in Jacob's family, so much that his brothers plotted to kill him.

  • These are all true of David -  a man after God's Own Heart / Giant killer / king / songwriter / warrior

  • Samuel was involved in the selection of the first two kings of the 12 United tribes of Israel.

  • Job took his relationship with the Lord very seriously.

  • During Job's painful time, his wife deserted him emotionally and physically.

Chapter 13-14

  1. How many people entered the Ark?

 Eight

  1. How long did it rain?

40 days / 40 nights

  1. What does God show us in our everyday life as a promise that he will never destroy the Earth again with water?

 Rainbow

  1. What did Peter call Noah in second Peter 2:5?

 preacher of righteousness

  1. How long did it take Noah to build the ark?

120 years 

  1. What were the dimensions of the ark?

 450 ft long / 75 ft wide / 45 ft High

  1. There are four characteristics of Noah:

 Blendless / walked with God / righteous / upright / had three kids

  1. How many converts Noah have in the years that he had built the ark?

 Zero

  1. Psalm 27:14 says we should____ on the Lord and in doing so he strengthened our heart/resolve/determination in these trials. 

wait(trust)

  1. Who was Charlie Steinmetz?

crippled dwarf / Henry Ford's electrician / he charged $10 for tinkering but $9,990 for knowing where to Tinker

  1. What does living in the “if onlys” mean?

Indecisive and defensive / always making excuses(e.i -  “If only this.., “If only that…”)

  1. How long were Noah and his family on the ark?

371 days 

  1. Where did the ark come to a resting place?

Mt. ararat(turkey)

  1. Always the biggest obstacle to humanity is____?

Pride

  1. Swindoll listed 4 principles that will prepare our kids for their release:

remind your family that the unusual is God's standard procedure / keep in mind that God is still looking for families who model faith / fight the tendency to prefer security to availability

  1. List the four key factors regarding Humanity:

we are all imperfect / we can't change the past / we are personally responsible for our wrongs / we have the hope of healing because all our wrongs fell on Christ

  1. How long was it before it started to rain?

7 days 

  1. How many miles was Noah away from a body of water?

500 miles 

  1. How many railroad cars would be the capacity of the ark?

522

  1. 1 Peter 5:10 

Restore / confirm / establish / strengthen 

  1. How many feet above the tallest mountain was the water level?

 22 ½  feet