1 and 2 Peter test :)

1 Peter:

Who wrote it? Peter.
When was it written?Circa 62-64 AD.
What is the setting? In Rome during the persecution of Nero.
Who was it written to? Jewish Christians suffering persecution.
What does 1 Peter 3:9 say? (Write out scripture)" Don't repay evil for evil.Don't retaliate with insults when people insult you. Instead, pay 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 throughout the Roman Empire.
What is 2 Peter about (2 things)? 1. Exhorting Christians to grow in faith. 2. 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. "

Hebrews 12 assignment

Read Hebrews 12
2) Each person in your group should type a 3 paragraph summary (5-7 sentences each) about this chapter to your blog. What stuck out to you? Which scriptures encouraged you? (give me the reference, ex: Hebrews 12:15) How? Which scripture stuck out to you the most? Why?
3) Post each of your 3 paragraph summaries to your blog


Rebecca- in vs.2 i love this verse because it always reminds me to keep on focusing on God. Vs. 3 stuck out to me because it reminds me of what Jesus has done for me and it makes me love him even more. He endured so much pain and suffering because he loves us and he wants us to never give up. In vs. 6 it says that God disciplines the ones that he loves. It always makes me feel bad when i get punished or in trouble. i always try to remember this verse and it always makes me feel better to know that God still loves me.
In vs. 7 it says to endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as sons. This always makes me feel better. It tells me that I am God's child no matter what. He loves me and that will never change. It says that if we are not disciplined then we are not his children. So i will always remember when i am being corrected that it means that i am God's child.
In vs. 14 it says to make every effort to live in peace with all men. This is a very important verse to remember. Because I need to strive for this. I need to remember this when i am mad at someone. To try not to be mad but act peacefully.

Kayla- Verse 14: "Try to live in peace with everyone, and seek to live a clean and holy life, for those who are not holy will not see the Lord." Since we're girls we deal with jealousy alot. It's so easy for us to talk about someone or stray off. But i feel if we keep this verse in mind then it would be easier for us to stay on track. The verse also says the consequence at the end. If we keep on living a wrong life then we won't be able to see the Lord.

Verse 28: "Since we are receiving a Kingdom that cannot be destroyed, let us be thankful and please God by worshiping him with holy fear and awe." This verse reminds us to stay onn track what God promises us is more than worth anything else in this world.

titus 3 paragraph

titus 3 1 paragraph summary.

Rebecca- Vs.2 To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, [but] gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men. This stood out to me because I need to work on this. It just reminded me to work on it and to try and remember to be kind to everyone no matter what.

Kayla- 3:9 "But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain." This is manily saying that we should obey the laws and our authority.

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Titus & Philemon Online Blog Test
Titus:

Who wrote it? Paul.
When was it written? Circa 63 AD.
Who is Titus? Paul left him in charge when he left the church in Crete.
Where is Titus at? Crete.
What is Paul’s Main Point? (Write out scripture and reference)Titus 2:1 "Promote the kind of living that reflects a wholesome teaching."

Philemon:

Who wrote it? Paul
When was it written? Circa 60 AD
Who is Philemon? A Christian slave owner / church leadern the first century AD.
Who is Onesimus? Philemon's runaway slave
What does Paul say to Philemon? He advises him to go back to his master.

Titus and Philemon Assignment

Read "How To Pastor A Congregation of Scum" on page 451. Answer questions and post to blog:
1) What's the "one liner" in Paul's letter? " The people of Crete are all liars, cruel animals, and lazy gluttons. "
2) Who is Paul quoting? A Crete writer
3) What is Titus' job in Crete? To organize the churches, appoint leaders, and continue teaching the people about Christianity.
4) The Island People are descended from? Mercenaries, pirates, and swindlers.
5) Though Cretans are spiritually sick, ...? Paul knows they are just the kind of poeple who need Jesus most.



Read "Tough Love" on page 452. Answer questions and post to blog:
1) What does Titus 1:12-13 say? One of themselves, a prophet of their own, said, The Cretians [are] alway liars, evil beasts, slow bellies. This witness is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith;
2) What's Titus on the island of Crete to do? To complete our work there and appoint elders in each town.
3) What's at the top of Titus' "To-Do" list? To find pastors for each of the churches scattered around the island.
4) Who's Minos? The Minoan's legendary ruler.
5) What destroyed the ancient Minoan civilization? It collapsed from mysterious reasons.
6) What happened in 67 BC? The Romans conquered the island.
7) Cretan pastors should? Be faithful to their wives; have well behaved children; not be arrogant or quick-tempered; not be heavy drinkers, viloent, or dishonest; enjoy having guest in their home; be able to teach others about the Christians lifestyle.
8)What does Titus 1:11 say? Who's Paul referring to? Whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for filthy lucre's sake. He was referring to the Jews.
9) What does Titus 3:10 say? Who's Paul referring to? A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject. He was referring to Jewish Christians in Crete.


Read "Crete Critics" page 455. Answer questions and post to blog:
1) Who was Epimenides? What'd he say? He was a Cretan prophet. He said " The people of Crete are all liars, evil brutes, and lazy gluttons."
2) What does "Kretizo" refer to? Ancient verb form of Cretan. It means "lie".
3) Who was "Callimachus"? What'd he say? A Cretan poet. " Cretans are always liars. A tomb, O Lord, Cretans built for you. But you did not die, for you are forever.
4) Who was "Plutarch"? What'd he say? A Greek historian. " All of his soldiers abandoned him except for the Cretans, who followed him not out of good will, but because they were as devoted to his riches as bees to their honeycombs."
5) Each person in your group should read the book of Titus and post a 2-paragraph summary about the book. Include 1 scripture from the book. Your thoughts about Titus? Your thoughts about Crete?
Kayla- Titus is a good book. Its a good reminder of what all God did for us. Titus 3:1-2 was a really good verse.


Read "A Favor From a Christian Slave Owner" page 456. Answer questions and post to blog:
1) Who's Philemon? A Christian leader.
2) Who's Onesimus? Philemon's runaway slave.
3) How does Paul fit into the mix? Onesimus met Paul in prison. Paul converted him to Christianity and advised hiim to go back to his master
4) Each person in your group should read the book of Philemon and post a 2-paragraph summary about the book. Include 1 scripture from the book. Your thoughts on Onesimus, Philemon, and Paul?

what a christian looks like questions

1. What does Paul say about older men? he tells Titus to teach them self-control and patience so they'll make wise choices and earn respect that younger people give them.
They need to understand the christian faith.
2. What does Paul say about older women?they shouldn't bad-mouth people or drink too much. they should become mentors to younger women by teaching them how to be good wives and mothers.
3. What does Paul say about young men? follow Titus's example of a what it means to be kind and helpful towards 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? they should submit to the government and it's officers.

Thessalonians :)

Read pp 430-431, answer following questions:
What convinced Paul to go to Greece? Nighttime vision
What does Acts 16:9 say? Act 16:9 "And a vision appeared to Paul in the night; There stood a man of Macedonia, and prayed him, saying, Come over into 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 leads to the busy port town of Thessalonica.
How many miles does he WALK? 90 miles
Where is Paul when he gets a report on the church in Thessalonica? Corinth
What are the "three main questions" of the church? 1) What should the do about the persecution they're facing? 2) How should Christians behave? 3) When is Jesus is coming, and what happens to Christians who die before then?

2) Read page 432, answer following questions:
How many people lived in Thessalonica? 100,000
How was Thessalonica a "free city"? Rome granted it special privileges such as the right to govern itself, freedom from military occupations, and exemption from some taxes.
Who was Cassander? A former general of Alexander The Great
When did Romans capture the city? 167 BC
What's "Thessaloniki"? Greece's 2nd largest city, after Athens


3) Read page 434 "How Holy Is Enough", answer following questions:
What does 1 Thess 4:3 say?
What does 1 Thess 5:23-24 say?
What does Matt. 5:48 say?
What is holiness? (summarize the main points)