Friday, July 15, 2011

Even in the Best of Churches

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In what city did Euodia and Syntyche live? Philippi (Philippians 4:2) Paul risked his life to found the first European church in Philippi ...
Thursday, July 14, 2011

Remembering Shalmaneser

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Hoshea, last king of Israel, was defeated by what king of Assyria? Shalmaneser (II Kings 17:9, 10) The northern kingdom of Israel was defe...
Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Paul is Dead

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In what chapter of the Book of Acts is Paul’s death recorded? None. Though Paul is the primary human protagonist in the second half of the...
Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Born Again In The U.S.A.

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Who said, “You have been born anew, not of perishable seed but of imperishable through the living and abiding word of God?” Peter (I Peter 1...
Monday, July 11, 2011

Eutychus: Bored to Death?

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Who fell out of a balcony while Paul was preaching? Eutychus (Act 20:9) During, his third “missionary journey”, Paul and his entourage sta...
Friday, July 8, 2011

Multiplication Table: Feeding if the 5,000

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How many baskets were left over after the feeding of the 5,000? Twelve (Luke 9:17) The feeding of the 5,000 is the only miracle to appear ...
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Thursday, July 7, 2011

The Rainbow: Disarming God

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After the flood, what sign did God give of his covenant? The rainbow After the cataclysmic flood, withstood only by Noah’s family, God pro...
Wednesday, July 6, 2011

You Don't Mess with the Zo-on

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How many living creatures are there around the throne? Four (Revelation 4:6) The fourth chapter of Revelation is pivotal as it marks the b...
Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Jacob and the Stairway to Heaven

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What did Jacob name the place where he saw the angels descending and ascending? Bethel (Genesis 28:19) En route to Paddan-Aram to procure ...
Monday, July 4, 2011

The Indelible Minority

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What two spies sent into Canaan brought Moses a positive report? Joshua and Caleb Before invading Canaan, Moses commissioned twelve spies,...
Friday, July 1, 2011

Sacred Bread & Profane Men

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Whose men ate the Bread of the Presence? David’s (I Samuel 21:6) While visiting Nob, under the auspices of being on a mission for king Sau...
Thursday, June 30, 2011

Lamenting the Crucifixion

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In which book is it prophesied “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me”? Psalm (22:1) At the ninth hour (3 PM) on the day he was crucif...
Wednesday, June 29, 2011

The Ordinary Inbreaking of the Holy Spirit

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How is the Holy Spirit described at the baptism of Jesus? As descending like a dove. In the Synoptic gospels (Matthew 3:16-17; Mark 1:9:1-...
Tuesday, June 28, 2011

The Pearly Gates

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Of which precious jewel are the gates of the Holy City made? Each gate of a single pearl (Revelation 21:21) Near the conclusion of the Boo...
Monday, June 27, 2011

Elijah: Troublemaker for God

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Which prophet did Ahab call “troubler of Israel”? Elijah (I Kings 18:17) When Ahab encounters Elijah, the king addresses the prophet as “t...
Friday, June 24, 2011

Israel's Marching Orders

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How many days did the Israelites march around Jericho? Seven (Joshua 6:15). The Israelites’ first battle in their conquest of the Promised...
Thursday, June 23, 2011

Jacob: The Chase Is On

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Who was the man whose brother held onto his heel? Esau. When we first see the patriarch Jacob in the Bible, he is grabbing his twin brothe...
Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Jesus: A to Z?

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Which book describes Jesus as the Alpha and the Omega? Revelation. The expression “Alpha and Omega” fittingly appears at both the beginnin...
Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Writing Through Silvanus

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Who was Peter’s secretary? Silvanus (I Peter 5:12) Many have concluded that Silvanus served as Peter’s secretary during the composition of...
Monday, June 20, 2011

Reuben's Redemption

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What was the name of Jacob’s first son? Reuben Reuben was the firstborn of Jacob’s twelve sons (Genesis 29:32, 35:23; Exodus 6:14; Numbers...
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Friday, June 17, 2011

Paul and the Difficulty of Accepting Change

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Why did Paul have a hard time joining with the disciples at first? They were afraid of him. (Acts 9:26) It was difficult for Paul, then kn...