WEEK 17: Study Matthew, Chapter 15

This week (December 31 thru January 6), please study Matthew, Chapter 15.

If you want to read the chapter online, click here. (Free website Biblegateway.Com)

Download an MP3 of the chapter.

Download a puzzle for the chapter.

If you'd like to read a commentary on the chapter, click here. (Free website, BibleStudyTools.Com)

Study Tip:  Were you surprised at how many former quizzers showed up for the Trumbull Homecoming? The fact is, the habits of studying and memorization you form now will last a lifetime. And the scripture you memorize now will always be with you.  Remember, every day as you study, that you're not just studying for the next practice or the next quiz, you're studying for life!

Upcoming Events:
- Saturday, January 19 - Midwinter Quiz Meet in Sparta, NJ

REMINDER: No practice today

Just a reminder that there is no practice during Sunday School today.  If you'll be at church, please plan to attend Pastor Greg's class.  Otherwise, enjoy a day off to spend with family!

MUSICAL INTERLUDE BONUS: Light of the Stable (with Christmas Lights)

WEEKLY COMIC: Feeding the Lunch Rush

BONUS COMIC: A Light in the East

Fun with the Coaches

Sorry, folks.  I just couldn't resist.  Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Monroe Coaches!



(The "Happy Holidays" at the end is the only option offered.  I would have preferred a more Christ-centered salutation.)

MUSICAL INTERLUDE: Christ is Come!

Merry Christmas!  Happy birthday Jesus!

WEEK 16: Review Matthew, Chapters 11-14

This week (December 24 thru December 30), please review Matthew, Chapters 11-14.

There is no practice next week, to allow Quiz Team families to celebrate Christmas and the New Year.  We use such weeks as review weeks.  Please take a moment and consider your weakest chapters, so you can focus there for this week.

Past Chapter Resources:

• Matthew 11
• Matthew 12
• Matthew 13
• Matthew 14

Study Tip: There's going to be a huge temptation to take the next week "off" from Bible Quizzing.  After all, it's Christmas and then New Years and you're going to be busy anyway.  But the brain is like a muscle.  If you use it, it gets stronger.  If you let it rest, it gets weaker.  Don't let your knowledge of the Gospel of Matthew weaken over the next two weeks!  Keep working and stay strong!  Midwinter is coming!

Upcoming Events:
- Sunday, December 29 - NO PRACTICE
- Saturday, January 19 - Midwinter Quiz Meet in Sparta, NJ

CHAPTER REVIEW: Matthew 14

If you will not be in practice this week, we don't want you to miss out on the review of the chapter.  You can download Coach Mark's lesson by clicking here, or on the image below.

PHOTOS: A glimpse of our future?

This last Wednesday, the Trumbull Bible Quiz Team had their "Homecoming" event.  This time, every year, former quizzers return to Calvary Church to celebrate Bible Quizzing and to encourage the current team.  Quizzers from as far back as the 70s have come back over the years.  This could be a preview of our own future!

WEEKLY COMIC: Walk Before You Run

REFERENCE QUESTIONS: Matthew 14

Remember, the full list of Reference Questions can always be found in the sidebar or at this link.

QUESTION:  According  to  Matthew  14:14, He  had  compassion  on  whom?

ANSWER:  (Them) A  large  crowd. 9:36; 20:34

QUESTION:  According  to  Matthew  14:20, The  disciples  picked  up  how  many  basketfuls  of  broken  pieces  that  were  left  over?

ANSWER:  Twelve. 15:37

QUESTION:  According  to  Matthew  14:21, The  number  of  those  who  ate  was  how  many?

ANSWER:  About  five  thousand  men  (besides  women  and  children). 15:38

QUESTION:  According  to  Matthew  14:26, Who  were  terrified?

ANSWER:  (They) The  disciples. 17:6; 27:54

QUESTION:  According  to  Matthew  14:33, Who  worshiped  him?

ANSWER:  Then  those  who  were  in  the  boat. 2:11; 28:9, 17

FINISH THE VERSE: Matthew 14

Remember, the full list of FTV's can always be found at this link. The // in the verse marks the minimum number of words you need from the FTV to uniquely identify it.

QUESTION:  And when they // climbed...
...into the boat, the wind died down. Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, "Truly you are the Son of God."  (Matthew 14:32-33)

MUSICAL INTERLUDE: I Heard The Bells on Christmas Day

WEEK 15: Study Matthew, Chapter 14

This week (December 17 thru December 23), please study Matthew, Chapter 14.

If you want to read the chapter online, click here. (Free website Biblegateway.Com)

Download an MP3 of the chapter.

Download the puzzle for the chapter.

If you'd like to read a commentary on the chapter, click here. (Free website, ChristNotes.Com)

Study Tip: We are now approaching the halfway point in the Quizzing Year. Are you suddenly realizing how far behind you are in the study process? Fear not! Most quiz meets tend to have more questions from the last few chapters studied, than from anywhere else. If you have not been studying to your best up until now, start fresh this week and you'll quickly see an expert in the later chapters of Matthew has a lot to offer to the team at Midwinter and beyond!

Upcoming Events:
- Saturday, January 19 - Midwinter Quiz Meet in Sparta, NJ

CHAPTER REVIEW: Matthew 13

We're not going to have practice this week, but instead will be having a special combined Sunday School.  But we don't want you to miss out on the details of Chapter 13, so you can download Coach Mark's lesson by clicking here, or on the image below.

ANNOUNCEMENT: Cantata has been postponed

Thanks to everyone who came out to the practice last night, but due to the events in Newtown yesterday, Beacon Hill Church will be postponing the Christmas Cantata.  We'll let you know the new dates and times when they are available.  We will be having Bible Quiz Team practice as usual during Sunday School, however.

Update 9:15 AM:  We will not have practice tomorrow.  Instead, there will be a combined teen Sunday School to talk about the tragedy.

Please be praying for the victims, their families, the school workers, and the first responders caught up in this tragedy.  Prayer is a powerful thing to comfort and move communities toward solidarity and healing.

REMINDER: Christmas Cantata Run-Thru Tonight!

Please keep in mind that tonight is the Christmas Cantata run-thru practice.

• We're starting at 7:00 PM.  (We're arriving before the choir, so we can work out our pieces before they are there.)
• We were warned last night that the practice may go late (last night went to 9 PM, tonight will probably go later).  Please plan accordingly.

And just a few reminders for Sunday:

• Study Luke 1:26-38, 2:1-20 for the Cantata, and Matthew 13 for practice
• Wear your Quiz Team shirt and black pants
• Be in the sanctuary, ready to practice by 8:00 AM
• Please plan to be in both services

WEEKLY COMIC: Parabolic Funny

REFERENCE QUESTIONS: Matthew 12

Remember, the full list of Reference Questions can always be found in the sidebar or at this link.

QUESTION:  According  to  Matthew12:3, Haven't  you  read  what?

ANSWER:  What  David  did  when  he  and  his  companions  were  hungry? 12:5, 19:4

QUESTION:  According  to  Matthew12:5, Haven't  you  read  what?
ANSWER:  (In  the  Law) That  on  the  Sabbath  the  priests  in  the  temple  desecrate  the  day  and  yet  are  innocent? 12:3, 19:4

QUESTION:  According  to  Matthew12:8, The  Son  of  Man  is  what?
ANSWER:  Lord  of  the  Sabbath. 26:45

QUESTION:  According  to  Matthew12:17-18, What  was  spoken  through  the  prophet  Isaiah?
ANSWER:  "Here  is  my  servant  whom  I  have  chosen, the  one  I  love, in  whom  I  delight; I  will  put  my  Spirit  on  him, and  he  will  proclaim  justice  to  the  nations." 3:3; 8:17

QUESTION:  According  to  Matthew12:22, Jesus  healed  whom?
ANSWER:  (Him) A  demon-possessed  man  who  was  blind  and  mute. 4:24; 12:15; 15:30; 19:2; 21:14

QUESTION:  According  to  Matthew12:41, One  greater  than  whom  is  here?
ANSWER:  Jonah. 12:6, 42

QUESTION:  According  to  Matthew12:42, One  greater  than  whom  is  here?
ANSWER:  Solomon. 12:6, 41

FINISH THE VERSE: Matthew 12

Remember, the full list of FTV's can always be found at this link. The // in the verse marks the minimum number of words you need from the FTV to uniquely identify it.

QUESTION:  But I tell you that // men...

ANSWER:  ...will have to give account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken.  (Matthew 12:36 )

QUESTION:  For as // Jonah was...

ANSWER:  ...three days and three nights in the belly of a huge fish, so the Son of Man will be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.  (Matthew 12:40 )

QUESTION:  Make // a tree good...

ANSWER:  ...and its fruit will be good, or make a tree bad and its fruit will be bad, for a tree is recognized by its fruit.  (Matthew 12:33 )

QUESTION:  Pointing // to his disciples,...

ANSWER:  ...he said, "Here are my mother and my brothers. For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother."  (Matthew 12:49-50 )

QUESTION:  The good // man brings...

ANSWER:  ...good things out of the good stored up in him, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in him.  (Matthew 12:35 )

MUSICAL INTERLUDE: Christmas is Coming

Photos from the Christmas Party

Photos from the Christmas Party are up and ready for your enjoyment.  Click on the image below or click here to see them all.

WEEK 14: Study Matthew, Chapter 13

This week (December 6 thru December 12), please study Matthew, Chapter 14.

If you want to read the chapter online, click here. (Free website Biblegateway.Com)

Download an MP3 of the chapter.

Download the puzzle for the chapter.

If you'd like to read a commentary on the chapter, click here. (Free website, ChristNotes.Com)

Study Tip: Christmas is now bearing down upon us, and if you're like me, you are a little bit overwhelmed with everything that has to get done.  How can you fit your studying for Bible Quiz Team into the schedule?  They key is to set clear and simple goals.  Consider creating a to-do list for each day of tasks that must be done before bedtime, and checking them off as you go.  AND make sure "study Bible Quiz Team material" is on that list!  Having a list can help focus you, and keep you from accidentally drifting off into unproductive activities.

Upcoming Events:
- Friday, December 14 - Cantata Run-Thru at 7 PM
- Sunday, December 16 - Christmas Cantata - Please arrive by 8 AM!
- Saturday, January 19 - Midwinter Quiz Meet in Sparta, NJ

CHAPTER REVIEW: Matthew 12

If you will not be in practice this week, we don't want you to miss out on the review of the chapter.  You can download Coach Mark's lesson by clicking here, or on the image below.

SAVE THESE DATES: Christmas Cantata

We've been discussing it for a few weeks at practice, but here is the "official" announcement.  The Bible Quiz Team will be part of the Christmas Cantata this year!  Dont worry, there are no lines to learn - just a portion of scripture to quiz on.  Just like every Sunday.


SECTION TO STUDY:
• Luke 1:26-38
• Luke 2:1-20.

RUN THROUGH PRACTICE:
Date:  Friday, December 14, 2012
Arrive:  7:00 PM
Dress:  Casual

CANTATA:
Date:  Sunday, December 16, 2012
Arrive:  8:00 AM SHARP
First Service:  8:30 AM
Second Service:  11:00 AM
Dress:  Quiz Team Shirts & Black Pants

Please also study the regular chapter for the week.  We will be doing practice during Sunday School, as usual.

REMINDER: Christmas Party Tonight!

Hope to see you all at Calvary Church at 6 PM tonight with a potluck dish!

WEEKLY COMIC: Sabbath Irony

REFERENCE QUESTIONS: Matthew 12

Remember, the full list of Reference Questions can always be found in the sidebar or at this link.

QUESTION:  According  to  Matthew 12:3, Haven't  you  read  what?

ANSWER:  What  David  did  when  he  and  his  companions  were  hungry? 12:5, 19:4

QUESTION:  According  to  Matthew 12:5, Haven't  you  read  what?

ANSWER:  (In  the  Law) That  on  the  Sabbath  the  priests  in  the  temple  desecrate  the  day  and  yet are  innocent? 12:3, 19:4

QUESTION:  According  to  Matthew 12:8, The  Son  of  Man  is  what?

ANSWER:  Lord  of  the  Sabbath. 26:45

QUESTION:  According  to  Matthew 12:17-18, What  was  spoken  through  the  prophet  Isaiah?

ANSWER:  "Here  is  my  servant  whom  I  have  chosen, the  one  I  love, in  whom  I  delight; I  will  put  my  Spirit  on  him, and  he  will  proclaim  justice  to  the  nations." 3:3; 8:17

QUESTION:  According  to  Matthew 12:22, Jesus  healed  whom?

ANSWER:  (Him) A  demon-possessed  man  who  was  blind  and  mute. 4:24; 12:15; 15:30; 19:2; 21:14

QUESTION:  According  to  Matthew 12:41, One  greater  than  whom  is  here?

ANSWER:  Jonah. 12:6, 42

QUESTION:  According  to  Matthew 12:42, One  greater  than  whom  is  here?

ANSWER:  Solomon. 12:6, 41

FINISH THE VERSE: Matthew 12

Remember, the full list of FTV's can always be found at this link. The // in the verse marks the minimum number of words you need from the FTV to uniquely identify it.

QUESTION:  But I tell you that // men...

...will have to give account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken.  (Matthew 12:36 )

QUESTION:  For as // Jonah was...

...three days and three nights in the belly of a huge fish, so the Son of Man will be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.  (Matthew 12:40 )

QUESTION:  Make // a tree good...
...and its fruit will be good, or make a tree bad and its fruit will be bad, for a tree is recognized by its fruit.  (Matthew 12:33 )

QUESTION:  Pointing // to his disciples,...
...he said, "Here are my mother and my brothers. For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother."  (Matthew 12:49-50 )

QUESTION:  The good // man brings...
...good things out of the good stored up in him, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in him.  (Matthew 12:35 )

MUSICAL INTERLUDE: Joy to the World

WEEK 13: Study Matthew, Chapter 12

This week (November 29 thru December 5), please study Matthew, Chapter 12.

If you want to read the chapter online, click here. (Free website Biblegateway.Com)

Download an MP3 of the chapter.

Download a puzzle for the chapter.

If you'd like to read a commentary on the chapter, click here. (Free website, Biblegateway.Com)

Study Tip: Are you taking full advantage of the tools available to you for studying?  While we provide commentaries, MP3s, puzzles, lists of reference and FTV questions, scripture portions and keywords, many quizzers wind up just doing the same old thing and just read the chapters for their studying.  There is nothing wrong with that, but it can become old hat after a while and you can lose the excitement that comes with new discoveries.  Consider really digging into ALL of the tools at your disposal to reignite your excitement for Bible Quizzing!

Upcoming Events:
- Friday, December 7 - Christmas Party in Trumbull, CT
- Saturday, January 19 - Midwinter Quiz Meet in Sparta, NJ

CHAPTER REVIEW: Matthew 11

If you will not be in practice this week, we don't want you to miss out on the review of the chapter.  You can download Coach Mark's lesson by clicking here, or on the image below.

ANNOUNCEMENT: Annual Bible Quiz Team Christmas Party

It's that time of year again!  The annual Bible Quiz Team Christmas Party will be held on Friday, December 7.  And both Trumbull and Monroe will be celebrating together!

WHEN:  Friday, December 7
STARTING TIME:  6:00 PM
ENDING TIME:  About 9:00 PM
WHERE:  Calvary Evangelical Free Church in Trumbull, CT (Fellowship Hall)
WHO IS INVITED:  Quizzers and their families
WHAT DO I BRING:  A potluck dish for each family and each quizzer is invited to take part in the "Gift Game".
WHAT IS THE "GIFT GAME":  Similar to a "Yankee Swap", each participant will bring a wrapped gift worth between $5 and $10.  Then we'll go around the room and play the game to figure out who gets what gift.

An eVite has gone out to everyone who gave me an e-mail address.  Please reply back with how many family members are coming, and what you'll be bringing for the potluck.  Hope to see you all there!