WEEKLY COMIC: An Inconvenient Truth

REFERENCE QUESTIONS: James 1

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

QUESTION:  According to James 1:3, you know what?
ANSWER:  That the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. (cf Rom 13:11; Jam 1:3; 3:1)

QUESTION:  According to James 1:12, blessed is whom?
ANSWER:  The man who remains steadfast under trial. (cf *Rom 4:8; 14:22; Jam 1:12)

QUESTION:  According to James 1:12, God has promised what to those who love him?
ANSWER:  The crown of life. (cf *Jam 2:5)

QUESTION:  According to James 1:16, do not be what?
ANSWER:  Deceived (my dear brothers). (cf Rom 11:18; 12: 2,11, 16, 21; Jam 1:16)

QUESTION:  According to James 1:19, be what?
ANSWER:  Quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger. (cf Rom 12:2; Jam 1:19; 5:7, 8)

QUESTION:  According to James 1:19, let every person be what? 
ANSWER:  Quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger. (cf Rom 13:1)

FINISH THE VERSE: James 1

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:  Count // it all joy...
ANSWER:  ...my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. (James 1:2-4)

QUESTION:  If any of // you lacks...
ANSWER:  ...wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. (James 1:5)

QUESTION:  Blessed is // the man...
ANSWER:  ...who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. (James 1:12)

QUESTION:  Let no // one say...
ANSWER:  ...when he is tempted, I am being tempted by God, for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one. But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. Then desire when it has conceived gives birth to sin, and sin when it is fully grown brings forth death. (James 1:13-15)


QUESTION:  Every // good gift...
ANSWER:  ...and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. (James 1:17)

QUESTION:  Know this //my beloved brothers:...
ANSWER:  ...let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness that God requires. (James 1:19-20)

QUESTION:  But be // doers of the word...
ANSWER:  ...and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. (James 1:22)

QUESTION:  If anyone // thinks...
ANSWER:  ...he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless. (James 1:26)


QUESTION:  Religion // that is pure...
ANSWER:  ...and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world. (James 1:27)

MUSICAL INTERLUDE: Only King Forever

THIS WEEK: Study James, Chapter 1

This week (January 27 thru Febryary 2), please study James, chapter 1.

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: Do you learn the chapter well, but have a hard time placing questions in a real quiz where it is across multiple chapters? Creating and studying an outline of a book or chapters can be very helpful in putting it all in order in your mind. If you need an example of a good outline, this link or this link may be helpful.

Upcoming Events:
- February 15, 2014:  CT Side Meet (Location TBA)

BONUS MUSIC: God of the Impossible

Everyone is home safe despite snowy roads. #midwinter #biblequizzing

Heading home! GPS predicts arrival at the Ahuja's house about 4:45 pm.

Monroe got 1st place! #midwinter #biblequizzing

Closing ceremonies #midwinter #biblequizzing

Last Quiz of the Day! #midwinter #biblequizzing

Final two quizzes begin! #midwinter #biblequizzing

So far, so good for Monroe. #midwinter #biblequizzing

How you know you're in a #BibleQuizzing church. ;-)

Lunchtime! #midwinter #biblequizzing

In the window... #midwinter #biblequizzing

Snack time! #midwinter #biblequizzing

Round 2! #midwinter #biblequizzing

Quizzing begins! #midwinter #biblequizzing

Opening ceremonies! #midwinter #biblequizzing

The Tournament Poster. #midwinter #biblequizzing

Gathering... #biblequizzing #midwinter

Arriving at the Sparta Church for the Day.

MIDWINTER SCHEDULE

Here's the schedule for the day.

8:30 AM:  Arrive at Beacon Hill EFC.  Breakfast and Opening Ceremonies
9:00 AM:  Quizzing Begins
12:30 PM:  Lunchtime (Served at the Church)
1:30 PM:  Quizzing Resumes
2:30 PM:  Closing Ceremonies
3:30 PM:  Depart for Home

Keep an eye here, as we will plan to post photos from the day as we go along.

Heading to host homes! #midwinter #biblequizzing

Waiting for host families... #midwinter #bublequizzing

We have arrived!

Gathering for Midwinter...

MIDWINTER BEGINS TONIGHT!

We'll see you at the Ahuja's house at 5:00 PM.  Remember to pack a bag dinner, sleeping bag, pillow, and your quiz team shirt for tomorrow.  Call us if you'll be late!



(If there are any concerns about the weather, be sure to check back here around lunchtime.  We'll post any changes to the schedule here first.)

Some Midwinter Reminders - USEFUL DOWNLOADS

We've got only two more days until Midwinter begins!  Here are some useful links to resources you may want to review and/or print before the drive down to Sparta.

• Official Bible Quizzing Rules
• Official FTV List
• Official Reference Question List
• Keywords List
• Online Romans ESV

If you need extra copies of the questions, please contact the coaches ASAP.  

Some Midwinter Reminders - THE RULES

The full set of rules governing Bible Quizzing can always be found here (or in the sidebar), but here are a few quick reminders to keep in mind as we approach the Midwinter Bible Quiz.

TIMING:

• After the question is asked, both teams have 10 seconds to jump on a question.
• For Multiple Part and Finish the Verse questions, quizzers have 45 seconds to answer.
• For all other questions, quizzers have 30 seconds to answer.

QUIZ OUTS & BONUSES:

• Quizzers can Quiz Out right with 5 correct answers.  If you have no wrong answers, quizzers get a bonus of +10.
• Quizzers can Quiz Out wrong with 3 wrong answers.
• If 4 quizzers on one team answer a quiz question correctly, the team gets a +10 team bonus.
• If 5 quizzers on one team answer a quiz question correctly, the team gets another +10 team bonus.

CONTESTS:

• A captain must be assigned before the quiz begins.
• The captain is the only one who can present a Contest or Counter-Contest.  
• If the captain quizzes out, another captain must be assigned.
• If a quizzer believes a quizmaster has ruled in error (either right for the other team or wrong for their own team), they may ask to confer with their captain.  (A captain may choose any member of their team to confer with.)
• Conferring lasts 30 seconds.
• The captain may then present the contest.  They have 30 seconds.
• The captain of the other team may then choose to confer for 30 seconds with any member of their team.
• The captain may then present a counter-contest.  They have 30 seconds.
• The quizmaster will then rule.  They may uphold their ruling, overturn it, or declare a do-over with a new question (of the same type as the original).  There is no further appeal.
• Contests can cover the content of the answer only.  The question asked can not be contested.

If you have any questions, be sure to ask the coaches before we quiz on Saturday.

MUSICAL INTERLUDE: Build Your Kingdom Here

PHOTOS: Pictures from the Christmas Party!

Coach Mark's photos from the Christmas Party are up and ready for your enjoyment.  Click on the image below for the whole set.

CHAPTER REVIEW: Romans 16

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 16

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

QUESTION:  According to Romans 16:3, who are my fellow workers? 
ANSWER:  Prisca and Aquila. (cf Rom 16:9)

QUESTION:  According to Romans 16:5, who is my beloved? 
ANSWER:  Epaenetus. (cf Rom 16: 5, 8, 9, 12)

QUESTION:  According to Romans 16:7, who are my kinsmen? 
ANSWER:  Andronicus and Junia. (cf Rom 9:3; 16:7, 11, 21)

QUESTION:  According to Romans 16:8, who is my beloved? 
ANSWER:  Ampliatus. (cf Rom 16: 5, 8, 9, 12)

QUESTION:  According to Romans 16:9, who is my beloved? 
ANSWER:  Stachys. (cf Rom 16: 5, 8, 9, 12)

QUESTION:  According to Romans 16:11, who is my kinsman? 
ANSWER:  Herodian. (cf Rom 9:3; 16:7, 11, 21)

QUESTION:  According to Romans 16:16, who greets you? 
ANSWER:  All the churches of Christ. (cf Rom 16:23)

QUESTION:  According to Romans 16:21, who are my kinsmen?
ANSWER:  Lucius, Jason and Sosipater. (cf *Rom 9:3; 16:7, 11, 21)

QUESTION:  According to Romans 16:21, who is my fellow worker? 
ANSWER:  Timothy. (cf *Rom 16:3)

QUESTION:  According to Romans 16:22, who greet you?
ANSWER:  (I) Tertius (who wrote this letter) (greet you in the Lord). (cf Rom 16:21)

QUESTION:  According to Romans 16:23, who greet you?
ANSWER:  Gaius, Erastus, and Quartus. (cf Rom 16:21)

WEEKLY COMIC: Pray for the Drive to Midwinter!

FINISH THE VERSE: Romans 16

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, brothers // to watch... 
ANSWER:  ....out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; avoid them. For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites, and by smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive. (Romans 16:17-18)


QUESTION: The God // of peace... 
ANSWER:  ....will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. (Romans 16:20)

Pronunciation in Romans 16

This week is unusual in that is includes a plethora of names.  The book of Romans was written in Greek, but has been translated for us into English.  But you can't translate names - they're the same in any language.  If you're having trouble with any of them, check out the pronunciation guide below.

Those Paul is Greeting:

Person	Pronunciation
Phoebe	“Fee-bee”
Prisca and Aquila	“Pris-ka” and “Uh-quill-uh”
Epaenetus	“Ep-en-ee-tus”
Mary	“Mare-ee”
Andronicus and Junia	“An-dro-nie-kus” and “Jew-nee-uh”
Ampliatus	“Am-plee-at-us”
Urbanus and Stachys	“Ur-ban-us” and “Stack-iss”
Apelles	“App-el-ess”
The family of Aristobulus	“Air-ist-ah-buh-luss”
Herodion	“Hair-oh-dee-on”
The family of Narcissus	“Nar-sis-us”
Tryphaena and Tryphosa and Persis	“Triff-ay-nuh” and Triff-oh-suh” and “Per-sis-us”
Rufus	“Roo-fuss”
Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and the brothers	“Uh-sink-rit-us” and “Fleg-on” and “Her-mees”, and “Pat-robe-us” and “Her-muss”
Philologus, Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints	“Fill-oh-log-uss” and “Jew-lee-uh” and “Ner-ay-us” and “Oh-lim-puss”

Those Sending Greetings Through Paul

Person	Pronunciation
Timothy	“Tim-Oh-Thee”
Lucius	“Lou-see-us”
Jason	“Jay-son”
Sosipater	“So-she-pay-ter”
Tertius	“Terr-she-us”
Gaius	“Guy-us”
Erastus and Quartus	“Air-as-tuss” and “Quart-uss”

MUSICAL INTERLUDE: Cry Out to Jesus

THIS WEEK: Study Romans, Chapter 16

This week (January 13 thru January 19), please study Romans, chapter 16.

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, BibleStudyTools.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:
- January 25, Midwinter Quiz Meet in Sparta, NJ

CHAPTER REVIEW: Romans 15

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 15

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

QUESTION:  According to Romans 15:3, what is written?
ANSWER:  “The reproaches of those who reproached you fell on me.” (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 15:7, welcome whom? 
ANSWER:  One another. (cf Rom 14:1)

QUESTION:  According to Romans 15:9, what is written?
ANSWER:  “Therefore I will praise you among the Gentiles, and sing to your name.” (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 15:12, Isaiah says what?
ANSWER:  “The Root of Jesse will come, even he who arises to rule the Gentiles; in him will the Gentiles hope.” (cf Rom 9:27, 29; 10:16, 20; 15:12)

QUESTION:  According to Romans 15:21, what is written?
ANSWER:  “Those who have never been told of him will see, and those who have never heard will understand.” (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 15:29, I know what?
ANSWER:  That when I come to you, I will come in the fullness of the blessing of Christ. (cf Rom 7:18; 14:14; 15:29)

QUESTION:  According to Romans 15:30, I appeal to you how? 
ANSWER:  By our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit. (cf Rom 12:1)