Hey, Sweet Things! How about a pop quiz?? Come on, let’s do it! But only under one condition: NO CONDEMNATION. Not one iota and I mean it. If you’re down on yourself today or somebody’s made you feel dumb or if you’ve been compulsively running like a wild woman from every spiritual discipline like we all do sometimes, you get a hall pass. This is just for fun for those who think this kind of thing is a bit exhilarating. Translation: it’s Nerd Day in Siestaville. If you’re not into the classroom thing, pass this post by and catch up on some old ones. We’ll post a new one soon.
For those of you who want to participate, please limit your comments to the question number and briefest possible response. Some of them will be simple yeses and nos. On the questions that apply, you can by all means use your Bibles but try to answer as many as possible without them. You might consider the object of the game to see how fast you can answer all of these amid the page flipping. Needless to say, you’ll need to answer your questions without reading any of the comments first. Cheating would be a tad counterproductive. Grin. You might do the test on a Word document then copy and paste it in your comment.
1. Have you been in the Scriptures today?
2. If so, what’s the primary verse you remember?
3. What is the major theme God seems to have going with you right now? (Answer in a phrase)
4. What is your favorite translation of the Bible just for the pure pleasure of reading?
5. By what Name did God tell Moses He would be known throughout all generations?
6. To what individual did Jesus say, “Have I been with you so long, and you still do not know me?”
7. How long had the man at the pool of Bethesda been an invalid?
8. For what courageous statement is Queen Esther most well known?
9. What did Potiphar’s wife keep of Joseph’s?
10. What three men did the Apostle Paul consider to be the pillars of the church?
11. What day of the week did the Apostle John receive his first post-ascension vision of Christ?
12. Those of us who are in Christ have not received a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear. What exactly did we receive instead according to that same context?
13. Name three characteristics of the Proverbs 31 woman.Try to answer first from memory.
14. Who fell asleep during one of Paul’s sermons and dropped out of the window?
15. When Isaiah saw the Lord high and lifted up, how many wings did the seraphim around Him have?
16. What two godly men had a falling out in the Book of Acts? Who was it over?
17. Name five sets of married couples in the Bible.
18. In one word, what is your biggest challenge right now?
19. Name two people you’ve encouraged today.
20. Why did Jesus marvel in Mark 6:6?
21. Are you actively getting to practice loving someone you’re pretty sure can’t stand you right now? (No names please) If so, how long have you been in this process?
22. What are the names of the firstborn son and his brother in Genesis 22:21?
23. What would the sons of Korah rather do than dwell in the tents of wickedness?
24. Who penned the Book of Hebrews?
25. What runaway slave did Paul send back to his master, asking him to receive him graciously as a brother?
Bonus: Are you memorizing a Scripture right now? If so, tell it to us!
Thanks so much for playing today! If you hated it, we’ll try to do something you like better soon.
You’re a huge blast to me.
Beth
Ok, I read #5 WAY wrong. I thought it was “by what name would MOSES be known!” haha! GOD would be known as I AM (that I AM)!!
OK, so I filled mine out (just didn’t post it) and now I need to know…when do we get the answers?! 🙂
1. Have you been in the Scriptures today? Yes
2. If so, what’s the primary verse you remember? Gen 2:31 – And God banished Adam and Eve because they disobeyed.
3. What is the major theme God seems to have going with you right now? (Answer in a phrase) Total dependence
4. What is your favorite translation of the Bible just for the pure pleasure of reading? Message
5. By what Name did God tell Moses He would be known throughout all generations? I AM
6. To what individual did Jesus say, “Have I been with you so long, and you still do not know me?” Peter?
7. How long had the man at the pool of Bethesda been an invalid? His whole life
8. For what courageous statement is Queen Esther most well known? For such a time as this.
9. What did Potiphar’s wife keep of Joseph’s? Coat
10. What three men did the Apostle Paul consider to be the pillars of the church? James, Peter, and John.
11. What day of the week did the Apostle John receive his first post-ascension vision of Christ? Fri?
12. Those of us who are in Christ have not received a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear. What exactly did we receive instead according to that same context? Spirit of Freedom
13. Name three characteristics of the Proverbs 31 woman.Try to answer first from memory. Her hands are not idle, she is respected in the community, she buys and sells her land, her family doesn’t go hungry.
14. Who fell asleep during one of Paul’s sermons and dropped out of the window? Euchytaches? The kid, who was young.
15. When Isaiah saw the Lord high and lifted up, how many wings did the seraphim around Him have? 6
16. What two godly men had a falling out in the Book of Acts? Who was it over? Paul and Barnabas, over Mark.
17. Name five sets of married couples in the Bible. Abraham and Sarah, Mary and Joseph, Jacob and Rebekah, Ruth and Boaz, Elizabeth and Zacharius
18. In one word, what is your biggest challenge right now? ministry
19. Name two people you’ve encouraged today. Husband, son
20. Why did Jesus marvel in Mark 6:6? They didn’t know him?
21. Are you actively getting to practice loving someone you’re pretty sure can’t stand you right now? (No names please) If so, how long have you been in this process? Yes, 4 yrs!
22. What are the names of the firstborn son and his brother in Genesis 22:21? Jacob and Esau?
23. What would the sons of Korah rather do than dwell in the tents of wickedness?
24. Who penned the Book of Hebrews? Trick question! No one is sure!
25. What runaway slave did Paul send back to his master, asking him to receive him graciously as a brother? ?
the answer to question 18 is also the question on number 17. just kidding : ) thats just what i thought when i read q 18. I hope you who ever reads this is having a great day!
Beth, While this is a tad late, I hope you will read it…I’ve been needing some encouragement lately. Love you and thank you for always being here.
1. Have you been in the Scriptures today?
I have not, although, I have reminded myself of a couple of verses.
2. If so, what’s the primary verse you remember?
Philippians 4:13 – I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
3. What is the major theme God seems to have going with you right now? (Answer in a phrase)
Everything will remain the same until you make a change.
4. What is your favorite translation of the Bible just for the pure pleasure of reading?
Amplified by far. Personally, I feel it is more intimate than any other.
5. By what Name did God tell Moses He would be known throughout all generations?
Father of Many Nations?
6. To what individual did Jesus say, “Have I been with you so long, and you still do not know me?”
Peter?
7. How long had the man at the pool of Bethesda been an invalid?
All his life?
8. For what courageous statement is Queen Esther most well known?
“For such a time is this.”
9. What did Potiphar’s wife keep of Joseph’s?
Hmmm…can’t remember.
10. What three men did the Apostle Paul consider to be the pillars of the church?
Moses, Elijah, and ? I don’t even know if any of those are correct!
11. What day of the week did the Apostle John receive his first post-ascension vision of Christ?
Sadly, I don’t know.
12. Those of us who are in Christ have not received a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear. What exactly did we receive instead according to that same context?
Peace (The Holy Spirit)
13. Name three characteristics of the Proverbs 31 woman.Try to answer first from memory.
Noble. Patient. Hard working.
14. Who fell asleep during one of Paul’s sermons and dropped out of the window?
Haha! While I don’t know, I needed a laugh today!
15. When Isaiah saw the Lord high and lifted up, how many wings did the seraphim around Him have?
Whew…you are getting me, Mama Beth!
16. What two godly men had a falling out in the Book of Acts? Who was it over?
Paul and Barnabus – over the Jews?
17. Name five sets of married couples in the Bible.
Abigail and David (who was married to Nabal), Esther and King Xerxes, Abraham and Sarah, Ruth and Boaz, Mary and Joseph.
18. In one word, what is your biggest challenge right now?
Determination.
19. Name two people you’ve encouraged today.
Phyllis and Deb
20. Why did Jesus marvel in Mark 6:6?
Unbelief – I did look it up although I thought I knew the answer…don’t know if that was cheating or not!
21. Are you actively getting to practice loving someone you’re pretty sure can’t stand you right now? (No names please) If so, how long have you been in this process?
Yes; for about seven months. Not sure if she “can’t stand me” but she doesn’t seem to like a lot of people and by her actions, I’m sure she doesn’t care for me either.
22. What are the names of the firstborn son and his brother in Genesis 22:21?
Don’t know.
23. What would the sons of Korah rather do than dwell in the tents of wickedness?
This is sad.
24. Who penned the Book of Hebrews?
I think it’s been debated but believed to be Paul?
25. What runaway slave did Paul send back to his master, asking him to receive him graciously as a brother?
I have some catching up to do…
Bonus: Are you memorizing a Scripture right now? If so, tell it to us! I am trying to memorize Ephesians 3:14-19, “For this reason, I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name, that He would grant you according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; and that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled up to all the fullness of God.” I did have to look again for about half of that!
Thank you for all your words of wisdome, Mama Beth! I sure do love you!
1. yes- I am Doing you New Testament challenge and doing the Brave study.
2. Philippians 4:12-13
3. That now matter what I am going through God is sufficient.
4. I let youversion app read to me in NIV and I follow along in my womans NKJ bible and make notes.
5. I AM WHO I AM Exodus
6. Philip
7. 5 years?
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12.
13. have not read any of this yet..I am wanting the book for my birthday
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16. currnetly reading acts with you 🙂 have not gotten there yet.
17. Abraham and Sarah, Mary and joseph, Boaz and Ruth, Naomi and Elimelech, Adam and Eve
18. Getting Family as /spiritual invested as I am striving to be.
19. Gabe and Aiden my boys 🙂
20. lack of belief
21. no- everyone I think loves me 🙂
22. Huz Aram ?
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24.
25.
Bonus:
“My grace is sufficient for you, for my strength is made perfect in weakness” 2 corinthians 12:9
Those are without looking up…but I will be looking up those I could not answer:)
1. Yes
2. More the jist of it than anything…God’s patience is for your repentence.
3. Do everything without grumbling or complaining…”it’s hard…oops!”
4. NIV
5. I am
6. Peter
7. 38 years
8. If I perish, I perish
9. His coat – outer garment
10. What three men did the Apostle Paul consider to be the pillars of the church?
11. The first
12. power, love and self-iscipline
13. her children call her blessed, dignity and strength
14. Eutychus
15. Each had 6 wings
16. Paul and Barnabus, over John Mark
17. Abraham and Sarah, Mary and Joseph, Adam and Eve, Jacob and Rachel, Isaac and Rebekka,
18. Controlling my dang tongue
19. My boy, and my friend Carol who was just baptized
20. The unbelief of the people of Nazareth
21. yup, 20 years or so…
22. Uz and Buz…ha ha that is great!
23. Be a doorkeeper in the house of their God
24. In the words of Origen, “only God knows”
25. Onesimus
Please do more! Loved it 🙂
1. Yes, and I am currently doing the study of Ruth and Naomi at our ladies bible study.
2. Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord , not to harm you , plans to give you hope and a future .
3. This hope He has for me is REAL for these are His plans for me without harm !
4. My favorite translation of the Bible is the NIV , but a close second is my Kindle version of Holman Christian Standard Bible
5. God told Moses that he would known as ” I AM ”
6. Peter
7. The man at the pool of Bethesda had been an invalid his whole life.
8. For such a time as this .
9. Potiphar’s wife kept Josephs Coat
10. James , Peter , and John .
11. Friday
12. The Spirit of Freedom
13. Her husband safely trusts her , she extends her hands to the poor , and her children rise up and call her blessed .
14. Eutychus !
15. Six (?)
16. Paul and Barnabas had a falling out over Mark
17. Mary and Joseph , King Zerxes and Esther , Ruth and Boaz , Issac and Rebekah , Lot and Lot’s wife , Jacob and Rachel, Nabal and Abigail
18. Health
19. Daughter Kerrie and Husband
20. The lack of faith in the people of Nazareth
21. Not sure that I know of anyone who cannot stand me . If so, I would hope they would let me know to my face so I might rectify the situation.
22. Buz is the firstborn and his brother is Kemuel (?)
23. Be a doorkeeper in the house of God .
24. This has been considered controversial to some , but I have always been taught and read that it was Paul .
25. Onesimus (sp)?
Certain that this is really late in the game , but I am home recovering from surgery and catching up on your blog . This was so much fun and really set my mind on a challenge to dig into the word a little deeper to take me back to places that I have not visited in awhile . Thank you Beth for the challenge .
It brings back happy memories of me and my friends spending half the day making the biggest pile of leaves imaginable in Isham Park in NYC and jumping off a ledge of a stone wall in the park into them – it took a long time we made mountains of leaves.
I am so excited. I would be thankful to recieve any of the above gifts.
I love this season becaause I think it is Gods magnifcent powers shown in more ways in Oct and Nov. then any other season of the year. The beautiful colors of the leaves coupled with the fallen snow and not to forget the cool temperatures. God has sooooooooooooo blessed us. Thank you Jesus and thank you to all of you for your wonderful website. God bless you all throughout the season of God’s
birth.
BethI I love the Godly wisdom God gives to you in everything you do, My hearts desire is to live snd serve God in everything I am 58 and raising my 4 yr old Grandson Kaeden he was born with Hep-C he is remission now after 6 month of injections I gave him and medicine that always made his stomach hurt “Praise God” I have had him since he was 3 weeks old I have had such a blessing in my life that God gave me!I have always said I think I will retire and get a cute little lap dog!! But isnt our God so good! He gave me a baby a precious child that God knew and called by name in my daughters womb and I heard you this morning befor I work for a Doctor working for 13 years now and I will begin to journal today and ask my big God questions and ask for His wisdom in the move we want to make It is hard and lots of tears but the Joy of the Lord is with me and his PaPa, Kaeden LOVES his Papa soooo much he can do no wrong. We are thinking about retireing to houston we live near Seattle WA now but we feel God is calling us there! The cost of living is alot cheaper plus at heart I am a texan iI use to live in Amarillo for 15 yrs before ST I moved to Washington State thankyou drar sister for your prayers and uncontional love , Vicki
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