Wednesday, December 2, 2009

peter blog test

1 Peter:

Who wrote it? peter
When was it written? circa 64 ad
What is the setting? rome during the persecution of nero
Who was it written to? jewish christians
What does 1 Peter 3:9 say? (Write out scripture) dont repay evil for evil dont retaliate with insults when people insult you, instead repay them back with a blessing.
2 Peter:

Who wrote it? peter
When was it written? circa 67 ad
Who was it written to? all believers in the roman empire
What is 2 Peter about (2 things)? exorting christians to grow in faith, warning christians about false teachers
What does 2 Peter 1:3 say? (Write out scripture) by his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a Godly life

Friday, November 20, 2009

james 3

danielle:

james 3:1 Dear brothers and sisters,[a] not many of you should become teachers in the church, for we who teach will be judged more strictly. 2 Indeed, we all make many mistakes. For if we could control our tongues, we would be perfect and could also control ourselves in every other way.



if we could all control our tongues then we would be perfect in every other way because the mouth is what gets you in trouble the most. we are supposed to watch what we say but most times we dont. we need to think before we speak because we often times we hurt peoples feelings when we say things we dont think about and we can never take it back. if only everyone would keep their mouth shut unlesss they have spmething wise to say, this world would be a much better place. always remember to think before you speak!

3When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can turn the whole animal. 4Or take ships as an example. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot wants to go. 5Likewise the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark. 6The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole person, sets the whole course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.

our tongues can control the rest of our body. the tongue can either be used for good or for evil. we can use our tongue to boast and be mean to people or we can use our tongue to uplift peopl e and preach the gospel. God gave us a tongue for a reason. use it for a good reason!!!





James 3 warns us to be careful what we teach because we will be judged by what we teach. We need to teach the right, not the wrong.

James 3:9-10 says,"Sometimes it praises our Lord and Father, and sometimes it curses those who have been made in the image of God. 10 And so blessing and cursing come pouring out of the same mouth." In this scripture James is telling us that some people will go around teaching

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Hebrews 12

kelli:

Hebrews 12 explains the the God's discipline proves his love.
Hebrews 12:5-6 says, “My child, don’t make light of the Lord’s discipline, and don’t give up when he corrects you.6 For the Lord disciplines those he loves, and he punishes each one he accepts as his child.” This scripture stuck out to me because everyone is always complaining about their parents' discipline against them. Well in this scripture it tells us that God disciplines the ones he loves. To me this means that if God didn't truely love us, he wouldn't discipline us. When God disciplines, he wants us to learn right from wrong.

Danielle:

hebrews 12:5 And have you forgotten the encouraging words God spoke to you as his children?[d] He said,
“My child,[e] don’t make light of the Lord’s discipline, and don’t give up when he corrects you. 6 For the Lord disciplines those he loves, and he punishes each one he accepts as his child.”[f]

This passage tells us that if God corrects us then obviously he loves us because he corrects those that he loves. God wants us to learn from our mistakes and never make them again, this can only be done if we are disciplined.

12 So take a new grip with your tired hands and strengthen your weak knees. 13 Mark out a straight path for your feet so that those who are weak and lame will not fall but become strong.

This scripture is very encouraging to me. we need to set a goal and work until we achieve that goal. if we rely on the Lord and endure through the end then we will get stronger in the Lord. God will never give us more than we can handle but he wants to challenge us so that we will draw nigh unto him.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

titus and philemon blog test

Titus:

Who wrote it?
paul
When was it written?
circa 63 ad
Who is Titus?
left in charge when paul left church of Crete
Where is Titus at?
church in Crete
What is Paul’s Main Point? (Write out scripture and reference)
titus 2:1
promote the King of living that reflects wholesome teaching.
titus 1:12-13
"even one of their own men, a prophet from Crete, has said about them, 'the people of Crete are all liars, cruel animals, and lazy gluttons. 'this is true. so reprimand them sternly"
Philemon:

Who wrote it?
paul
When was it written?
circa 60 ad
Who is Philemon?
a christian slave owner/church leader in the first century ad. he holds church meetings in his home
Who is Onesimus?
philemans runaway son
he met paul in prison adn converted to christianity
What does Paul say to Philemon?
he asked him to show mercy to a runaway slave named onesimus



kelli:
God revealed to us his love and kindness by dying for our sins. He doesnt want us to get involved in foolish conversations. He wants us to know that God loves us and he washed away our sins.

danielle:
paul is telling them not to be involved with foolish discussions about spiritual pedigrees instead w eshould all get along. God's grace is poured over all of them but they shouldnt start quarrells or any of that foolishness. God washed away our sins and covered us with his grace.

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

"What a Christian Looks Like"

1. What does Paul say about older men?
-Paul tells Titus to teach them self-control and patience so they'll make wise choices and earn the respect that younger people give them. And since others look up to them, they of all people need to understand the Christian faith.
2. What does Paul say about older women?
-They shouldn't bad-mouth people or drink too much. And they should become mentors, teaching young women how to be good wives and mothers.
3. What does Paul say about young men?
-They should learn from Titus's example of what it means to be kind and helpful toward others.
4. What does Paul say about slaves?
-They should try their best to please their masters.
5. What does Paul say about Roman citizens?
-"remind the believers to submit to the government and its officers. They hsould be obedient, always ready to do what is good". Paul wants Christianity to become one of the shining lights in the Roman Empire--a spiritual power for good in an evil world.

Monday, November 2, 2009

1 Thessalonians Assignment

What convinced Paul to go to Greece?
a nighttime vision
What does Acts 16:9 say?
"Come over to Macedonia and help us"
Where was the first European church planted?
Philippi
What's the Egnatian Way? Where does it bring him?
a Roman Road that brings him to the busy town of Thessalonica
How many miles does he WALK?
90
Where is Paul when he gets a report on the church in Thessalonica?
Corinth
What are the "three main questions" of the church?
-What should they do about the persecution they are facing?
-How should christians behave?
-When is Jesus coming, and what happens to chrisians who die before then?

How many people lived in Thessalonica?
100000
How was Thessalonica a "free city"?
Roman granted it special privleges such as the right to govern itself, freedom from military occupation, and exemption from some taxes
Who was Cassander?
former general of Alexander the Great, founded the city
When did Romans capture the city?
167 BC
What's "Thessaloniki"?
Greeces second largest city

What does 1 Thess 4:3 say?
"God's will is for you to be holy"
What does 1 Thess 5:23-24 say?
"Now may the God of peace make you holy in every way, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless until our Lord Jesus Christ comes again. God will make this happen, for he who calls you is faithful"
What does Matt. 5:48 say?
"You are to be perfect, even as your Father in heaven is perfect"
What is holiness? (summarize the main points)
-reaching a point of spiritual maturity
-a goal
-description of our one-of-a-kind God

Monday, October 26, 2009

Isaiah 40:31...Just felt like blogging...Kelli =)

But those who wait on the LORD will find new strength. They will fly high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.

qavah:
1) to wait, look for, hope, expect
a) (Qal) waiting (participle)
b) (Piel)
1) to wait or look eagerly for
2) to lie in wait for
3) to wait for, linger for
2) to collect, bind together
a) (Niphal) to be collected
YÄ•hovah:
Jehovah = "the existing One"
1) the proper name of the one true God
a) unpronounced except with the vowel pointings of 0136
chalaph:
1) to pass on or away, pass through, pass by, go through, grow up, change, to go on from
a) (Qal)
1) to pass on quickly
2) to pass away (vanish)
3) to come on anew, sprout again (of grass)
4) to pass through
5) to overstep, transgress
b) (Piel) to cause to pass, change
c) (Hiph)
1) to change, substitute, alter, change for better, renew
2) to show newness (of tree)
chalaph:
1) to pass on or away, pass through, pass by, go through, grow up, change, to go on from
a) (Qal)
1) to pass on quickly
2) to pass away (vanish)
3) to come on anew, sprout again (of grass)
4) to pass through
5) to overstep, transgress
b) (Piel) to cause to pass, change
c) (Hiph)
1) to change, substitute, alter, change for better, renew
2) to show newness (of tree)
koach:
1) strength, power, might
a) human strength
b) strength (of angels)
c) power (of God)
d) strength (of animals)
e) strength, produce, wealth (of soil)
2) a small reptile, probably a kind of lizard, which is unclean
a) perhaps an extinct animal, exact meaning is unknown
`alah:
1) to go up, ascend, climb
a) (Qal)
1) to go up, ascend
2) to meet, visit, follow, depart, withdraw, retreat
3) to go up, come up (of animals)
4) to spring up, grow, shoot forth (of vegetation)
5) to go up, go up over, rise (of natural phenomenon)
6) to come up (before God)
7) to go up, go up over, extend (of boundary)
8) to excel, be superior to
b) (Niphal)
1) to be taken up, be brought up, be taken away
2) to take oneself away
3) to be exalted
c) (Hiphil)
1) to bring up, cause to ascend or climb, cause to go up
2) to bring up, bring against, take away
3) to bring up, draw up, train
4) to cause to ascend
5) to rouse, stir up (mentally)
6) to offer, bring up (of gifts)
7) to exalt
8) to cause to ascend, offer
d) (Hophal)
1) to be carried away, be led up
2) to be taken up into, be inserted in
3) to be offered
e) (Hithpael) to lift oneself
'eber:
1) pinion, wing
a) of bird (dove, eagle)
b) of Babylonian king (fig.)
nesher:
1) eagle, vulture, griffon-vulture
ruwts:
1) to run
a) (Qal)
1) to run
2) runners (participle as subst)
b) (Polel) to run swiftly, dart
c) (Hiphil)
1) to bring or move quickly, hurry
2) to drive away from, cause to run away
yaga`:
1) to toil, labour, grow weary, be weary
a) (Qal)
1) to toil, labour
2) to grow weary, be weary
b) (Piel) to weary, make weary, cause to go toilsomely
c) (Hiphil) to make to toil, make weary, cause to be weary
yaga`:
1) to toil, labour, grow weary, be weary
a) (Qal)
1) to toil, labour
2) to grow weary, be weary
b) (Piel) to weary, make weary, cause to go toilsomely
c) (Hiphil) to make to toil, make weary, cause to be weary
halak:
1) to go, walk, come
a) (Qal)
1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away
2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.)
b) (Piel)
1) to walk
2) to walk (fig.)
c) (Hithpael)
1) to traverse
2) to walk about
d) (Niphal) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
ya`aph:
1) to be or grow weary, be fatigued, be faint
a) (Qal) to be or grow weary, be fatigued, be faint
b) (Hophal) wearied (participle)
ya`aph:
1) to be or grow weary, be fatigued, be faint
a) (Qal) to be or grow weary, be fatigued, be faint
b) (Hophal) wearied (participle)