MUSICAL INTERLUDE: Joy to the World

THIS WEEK: Study Romans, Chapter 14

This week (December 30 thru January 4), please study Romans, chapter 14

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

Click here to download an MP3 of the chapter.

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

If you want to download the puzzle for this week, click here.

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 Romans has a lot to offer to the team at Midwinter and beyond!

Upcoming Events:
- Friday, January 10, Christmas Party in Monroe, CT
- January 25, Midwinter Quiz Meet in Sparta, NJ

REMINDER: No Practice Today

Don't forget, there is no practice today.  If you are at church for Sunday School, please attend Pastor Greg's class.

PHOTOS: Pictures from Trumbull's Homecoming!

Every year, Trumbull invites back all former quizzers (including Coach Matt and Mark) to come back and quiz with the current team at "Homecoming".  Click on the image below for the whole set!

WEEKLY COMIC: This is why we say WISE men!

Online Gutenberg Bible

The Gutenberg Bible was one of the first books every produced by the moveable type printing press, and is widely considered a great work of art.  Now, scans from a Gutenberg Bible are available online for free!  Click on thru and enjoy a little bit of Biblical history during Christmas week!

Merry Christmas from the Coaches!

Happy birthday, Jesus!  Thank you for coming to bring us all joy and grace!
(Sorry for the "Happy Holidays" at the end of the video.  It was the only option offered.)

MUSICAL INTERLUDE: White As Snow

THIS WEEK: Review Romans, Chapters 11-13

This week (December 23 thru December 29), please review Romans, chapters 11-13

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

For resources on past chapters, click below:

• Romans 11
• Romans 12
• Romans 13

Study Tip:  Wednesday is Christmas and the Wednesday after that is New Years.  It may be tempting to lose yourself in holiday cheer and forget all about Bible Quizzing.  DON'T DO IT!  Christmas is the time we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the very man Paul is spending all of Romans talking about.  Set aside some time each day over the next two weeks to review Romans, and you'll find your Christmas season substantially enhanced.

Upcoming Events:
- Friday, January 10, Christmas Party in Monroe, CT
- January 25, Midwinter Quiz Meet in Sparta, NJ

CHAPTER REVIEW: Romans 13

If you'll miss 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.

REFERENCE QUESTIONS: Romans 13

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

QUESTION:  According to Romans 13:1, let every person be what? 
ANSWER:  Subject to the governing authorities. (cf Jam 1:19)

QUESTION:  According to Romans 13:1, there is no what?
ANSWER:  Authority except from God. (cf Rom 3:18, 22; 4:15; 10:12; 13:1; Jam 1:17)

QUESTION:  According to Romans 13:9, you shall not what?
ANSWER:  Commit adultery, murder, steal, covet. (cf Rom 7:7)

QUESTION:  According to Romans 13:11, you know what?
ANSWER:  The time, that the hour has come for you to wake from sleep. (cf Rom 13:11; Jam 1:3; 3:1)

QUESTION:  According to Romans 13:12, what is at hand? 
ANSWER:  The day. (cf Jam 5:8)

WEEKLY COMIC: A "Wise" Observation

FINISH THE VERSE: Romans 13

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: Let every // person be subject... 
ANSWER:  ...to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. (Romans 13:1)

QUESTION: Owe no // one anything...
ANSWER:  ...except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. (Romans 13:8)

QUESTION: Love // does no wrong... 
ANSWER:  ...to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfilling of the law. (Romans 13:10)

QUESTION: But put // on the Lord Jesus Christ...
ANSWER:  ...and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires. (Romans 13:14)

Gift Game Help

It's still a few weeks away (January 10), but the Quiz Team Christmas Party is coming!  Every year some people have NO problem thinking of ideas for presents for the gift game at the Quiz Team Christmas party. ...And every year some people are ABSOLUTELY stumped. If you need some ideas, here are a few popular ideas from past years.

• Nerf toys (guns, balls, etc.)
• Tool sets
• Bible-themed toys
• Christian CDs
• Candy
• Gift Cards

Special before-Christmas and after-Christmas sales are a good time to pick up presents for cheap.  Keep an eye out! Your gift may be the one most-traded this year.

MUSICAL INTERLUDE: What a Glorious Night

THIS WEEK: Study Romans, Chapter 13

This week (December 16 thru December 23), please read Romans, chapter 13

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

Click here to download an MP3 of the chapter.

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

If you want to download the puzzle for this week, click here.

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, January 10, Christmas Party in Monroe, CT
- January 25, Midwinter Quiz Meet in Sparta, NJ

CHAPTER REVIEW: Romans 12

Today's practice has been cancelled by snow, but 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.

REFERENCE QUESTIONS: Romans 12

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

QUESTION:  According to Romans 12:1, I appeal to you how? 
ANSWER:  By the mercies of God. (cf Rom 15:30)

QUESTION:  According to Romans 12:2, do not be what?
ANSWER:  Conformed to this world. (cf Rom 11:18; 12: 2, 11, 16, 21; Jam 1:16)

QUESTION:  According to Romans 12:11, do not be what?
ANSWER:  Slothful in zeal. (cf Rom 11:18; 12: 2, 11, 16, 21; Jam 1:16)

QUESTION:  According to Romans 12:16, do not be what?
ANSWER:  Haughty. (cf Rom 11:18; 12: 2, 11, 16, 21; Jam 1:16)

QUESTION:  According to Romans 12:16, live how?
ANSWER:  In harmony with one another. (cf Rom 12:16, 18)

QUESTION:  According to Romans 12:18, live how?
ANSWER:  Peacably with all (if possible, so far as it depends on you). (cf Rom 12:16, 18)

QUESTION:  According to Romans 12:19, what is written?
ANSWER:  “Vengeance is mine, I will repay,” (says the Lord). (cf Rom 1:17; 2:24; 3:4, 10; 4:17; 8:36; 9:13, 33; 10:15; 11:8, 26; 12:19; 14:11; 15:3, 9, 21)

QUESTION:  According to Romans 12:21, do not be what?
ANSWER:  Overcome by evil. (cf Rom 11:18; 12: 2, 11, 16, 21; Jam 1:16)

WEEKLY COMIC: Good Question!

FINISH THE VERSE: Romans 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: I appeal to you, therefore //...
ANSWER:  ...brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. (Romans 12:1)

QUESTION: Do not be conformed // to this world...
ANSWER:  ...but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. (Romans 12:2)

QUESTION: For by the // grace given to me...
ANSWER:  ...I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned. (Romans 12:3)

QUESTION: For as // in one body...
ANSWER:  ...we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. (Romans 12:4-5)

QUESTION: Let love // be genuine...
ANSWER:  ...Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. (Romans 12:9-10)

QUESTION: Repay // no one evil for evil...
ANSWER:  ...but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. (Romans 12:17-18)

QUESTION: Beloved, // never avenger yourselves
ANSWER:  ...but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” To the contrary, “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.” (Romans 12:19-20)


QUESTION: Do not be overcome // by evil...
ANSWER:  ...but overcome evil with good. (Romans 12:21)

PHOTOS: Pictures from the Quiz Meet

It's been a few weeks, but the paparazzi pictures from the Quiz Meet in Monroe, CT are up and ready for your enjoyment.  Click on the images below to see each whole set.

Coach Mark's Photos:


Coach Matt's Photos:

MUSICAL INTERLUDE: All You've Ever Wanted

THIS WEEK: Study Romans, Chapter 12

This week (December 9 thru December 15), please read Romans, chapter 12

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

Click here to download an MP3 of the chapter.

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

If you want to download the puzzle for this week, click here.

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, January 10, Christmas Party in Monroe, CT
- January 25, Midwinter Quiz Meet in Sparta, NJ

CHAPTER REVIEW: Romans 11

If you'll miss 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.

WEEKLY COMIC: Be Careful with Scripture

REFERENCE QUESTIONS: Romans 11

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

QUESTION:  According to Romans 11:1, I ask what?
ANSWER:  Has God rejected his people? (cf Rom 10:18, 19; 11:1, 11)

QUESTION:  According to Romans 11:2, do you not know what?
ANSWER:  What the Scripture says of Elijah, how he appeals to God against Israel. (cf Rom 6:3, 16; 7:1; 11:2; Jam 4:4)

QUESTION:  According to Romans 11:8, what is written?
ANSWER:  “God gave them a spirit of stupor, eyes that would not see and ears that would not hear, down to this very day.” (cf Rom 1:17; 2:24; 3:4, 10; 4:17; 8:36; 9:13, 33; 10:15; 11:8, 26; 12:19; 14:11; 15:3, 9, 21)

QUESTION:  According to Romans 11:11, I ask what?
ANSWER:  Did they stumble in order that they might fall? (cf Rom 10:18, 19; 11:1, 11)

QUESTION:  According to Romans 11:13, I am speaking to whom? 
ANSWER:  You Gentiles. (cf Rom 7:1; 11:13)

QUESTION:  According to Romans 11:18, do not be what?
ANSWER:  Arrogant toward the branches. (cf Rom 11:18; 12: 2, 11, 16, 21; Jam 1:16)

QUESTION:  According to Romans 11:26, what is written?
ANSWER:  “The Deliverer will come from Zion; he will banish ungodliness from Jacob.” (cf *Rom 1:17; 2:24; 3:4, 10; 4:17; 8:36; 9:13, 33; 10:15; 11:8, 26; 12:19; 14:11; 15:3, 9, 21)

QUESTION:  According to Romans 11:26, who will be saved? 
ANSWER:  All Israel. (cf *Rom 9:27; 10:9, 13; 11:26)

FINISH THE VERSE: Romans 11

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: Note // then the kindness... 
ANSWER:  ...and the severity of God: severity toward those who have fallen, but God’s kindness to you, provided you continue in his kindness. Otherwise you too will be cut off. (Romans 11:22)

QUESTION: Oh, the // depth of the riches... 
ANSWER:  ...and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his ways! (Romans 11:33)


QUESTION: For who has // known the mind...
ANSWER:  ...of the Lord or who has been his counselor? Or who has given a gift to him that he might be repaid? (Romans 11:34-35)

VOCABULARY: Romans 11

Paul had a large vocabulary, so sometimes he uses words with which you may be unfamiliar.  This weekly series attempts to help by highlighting potentially unfamiliar terminology.  If there are additional words you need help with, please e-mail the coaches.

Romans 11 Vocabulary:

Foreknew:  Had prior awareness of; Prophetic understanding

Demolished:  Destroyed

Altars:  Structure upon which offerings are placed for sacrifice

Baal:  False god worshipped by the Babylonian people

Stupor:  Near-unconsciousness

Snare:  A rope-based trap for animals

Grafted In:  Gardening technique whereby a branch of one kind of plant is attached to the trunk of another plant

Banish:  To exile or cast out

Inscrutable:  Impossible to discover or figure out

MUSICAL INTERLUDE: Love Alone Is Worth the Fight

THIS WEEK: Study Romans, Chapter 11

This week (December 2 thru December 8), please read Romans, chapter 11

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

Click here to download an MP3 of the chapter.

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

If you want to download the puzzle for this week, click here.

Study Tip: For some people, the best way to make the Bible a priority in your life is to put it at the start of every day. Rather than waiting for after homework, dinner, or whatever else you normally put before studying, consider setting your alarm 15 minutes earlier in the morning and spending that time reading thru that week's chapter. This can set the tone for your day, and give you a chance to apply the lessons of the chapter in your daily life

Upcoming Events:
- Friday, January 10, Christmas Party in Monroe, CT
- January 25, Midwinter Quiz Meet in Sparta, NJ

REMINDER: No Practice Today

There is no Bible Quiz Team practice today. Please meet with Pastor Greg's class if you'll be around for Sunday School.  We'll see you next week!