AngelOnLine
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Q4. (Genesis 27:33) Why couldn't Isaac reverse his blessing once he discovers Jacob's trickery?
Only God can reverse the blessing.
What is Isaac's role in this blessing?
Isaac trusted God
What is God's role in it?
It was God's plan.
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Q3. (Genesis 27:6-29) God had told Rebekah that Jacob is supposed to rule over Esau (Genesis 25:23). To what extent does this excuse her plan to deceive her husband Isaac?
Rebekah took matters into her own hands – she played God. We need to wait on God to act and not take things into our own hands.
How much responsibility does Jacob bear in the deception?
I feel that Jacob was equally responsible.
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Q2. Was Rebekah a spiritual woman, that is, interested in spiritual things?
Yes, Rebekah was a spiritual woman
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Q1. Why does the New Testament condemn Esau for selling his birthright? (Hebrews 12:16-17)
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Q3. (Philemon 18-19) Paul vouches for Onesimus and puts up his money (at least in theory) to cover Onesimus's debts to Philemon. Is this wise in all cases?
No, it wouldn't be wise in all cases.
Why does Paul do it here?
Because Onesimus was his friend and he loved him.
How does Christ vouch for us?
Christ paid our debt and vouched for us on the Cross.
When should we vouch for our Christian brothers and sisters?
We were told to love our neighbor as ourselves. Even though we shouldn't vouch for everyone, we should take a chance and vouch for our Christian brothers and sisters.
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Q2. (Philemon 14) Why doesn't Paul come right out and command Philemon?
Forgiveness must come from the heart, not a command. He wanted Philemon to forgive him because it was the right thing to do, not because someone told him to.
Is this out of respect for his personhood or to build moral character in him -- or what?
To help him build moral character.
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Q1. (Philemon 12) Why does Paul send Onesimus back to Philemon where he can lose his freedom again?
To make things right with his Master, Philemon.
Why is it necessary for Paul to do this?
To follow the Christian teachings of forgiveness.
Why is it necessary for Onesimus to do this?
To settle a dispute with his former Master.
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Q4. (Colossians 4:17) Why do you think Archippus was singled out in verse 17?
Because he was a leader in the Church of Colossae and needed a little encouragement.
If you could invent a story of his role in the Colossian church, how would you describe Archippus?
I would say that if he was in the Church today, he would be a Deacon, caring for and loving others.
In what ways does he remind you of yourself?
I think most of us need encouragement.
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Q3. (Colossians 4:5-6) What instructions does Paul give us in sharing our faith with non-believers?
To be gracious, and not give the impression that we are being defensive, or acting holier-than-thou.
Why, do you think, we sometimes let opportunities slip by?
We are afraid we will be rejected or afraid we won't be able to answer questions they might ask.
How will our conversation being "full of grace" help us represent Christ well?
If our conversations are full of grace, we will be reflecting Jesus, not reflecting on Him.
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Q2. (Colossians 4:3-4) What prayer request does Paul ask of the Colossian believers?
To pray for his Ministry and for those traveling with him.
What does it mean to pray for an "open door."
By praying for an
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Q1. (Colossians 4:2) What guidelines does Paul give us to form our praying habits?
Persistence, Alertness, and Thankfulness.
If you put these into practice fully, how would they affect your prayer life?
We would have a closer relationship with God and be better equipped to
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Q4. (Colossians 3:25-4:1) What instructions does Paul give masters -- or employers, in our culture?
Be fair and provide for them.
What would happen in the workplace if employers sought to live by this rule?
It would be a happier work place. Happy employees make for better work production.
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Q3. (Colossians 3:22-24) If you apply Paul's instructions to slaves to the role of being an employee, what is the role of sincerity as an employee?
Just as the slave obeyed his Master, we must do the same with our employer. He is in charge and we follow him.
How do we live this out when working under a poor boss?
We must still do a good job and earn our salary. We may not agree with our boss, but he is the one in charge.
In what sense are we actually "working for the Lord"?
"23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, 24 since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. 25 Anyone who does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there is no favoritism."
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Q2. (Colossians 3:20-21) In what way does obedience prepare a child for everyday life in the future?
Obedience gives us structure in our adult lives. It teaches us how to get along in the
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Q1. (Colossians 3:18-19) Why do you think Paul chose these directions to give to wives and husbands -- considering all the things he could have said?
Paul was simply giving them the directions that the Lord gave to him.
Why is true submission difficult for wives?
True submission is difficult for some women because they want to be in charge and don't like being told to submit to their husband.
Why is unselfish love difficult for husbands?
Some men, and some women too, are self centered. It's all about "me." To show unselfish love is very difficult sometimes.
What prompts harshness in a husband? Is the cause inner or outer?
He wants to be the
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Q4. (Colossians 3:12-14) Why are Christian virtues so important to Christ? Why are they so important to the church? Why are they so important to non-Christians? Why are they so important in our homes?
Christian virtues reflect Christ. When we abandon these virtues, we give non-Christians a reason to reject Christ's teachings. They are important in our Church so those who don't believe will see Jesus in us and they may be drawn to Him. It's important in the home, because we need to be a good example to our children and their friends who visit.
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Q3. (Colossians 3:8) Why are sins of the tongue so easy to slip into?
Sometimes we speak without thinking about what we're going to say. When we speak out of anger or stress,we will revert to using the bad language.
In what ways do they damage us and others?
You can't take back
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Q2. (Colossians 3:5) Why is sexual **** so difficult for people, especially males?
In my day, morals were taught and we were taught to respect ourselves. The world we live in today markets sex. We see it on TV, in the movies, in songs we hear on the radio. We tend to mimic what we see and hear. Women show as much of their body as they can get away with
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Q1. (Colossians 3:1-2) What does it mean to "set your heart/mind" on the things above? Does this mean that we're "too heavenly minded to be of any earthly good"? If not, what does it mean?
To me, this means that we need to remember this:
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Q4. (Colossians 2:20-23) Why are legalism and asceticism unable to restrain the sinful nature?
Because legalism and asceticism are of the flesh. It's like trying to make self look good to others. It should be all about God, not all about self.
What alternative to legalism does Paul offer in Colossians 2?
Actions and works do not save us. Salvation comes only through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ
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Q3. (Colossians 2:13-15) How did forgiveness free us from the Law?
When Jesus died on the Cross, His mercy and grace freed us from having to pay for our sins. He took the punishment for us.
What is the significance of nailing the Law to the cross?
No matter how high the price of forgiveness was, Jesus paid that price.
What does this symbolize?
It symbolizes our freedom from sin if we will only accept His sacrifice.
How did the cross bring triumph over evil spiritual forces?
Jesus was the sacrificial lamb, sacrificed for the forgiveness of our sins.
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Q2. (Colossians 2:9-10) What does verse 9 teach about Christ's full divinity?
Even though Christ lived on this earth in human form, he is still God.
In what sense are we "complete" or "come to fullness" in Christ?
We can rest in the sufficiency of Christ - we need nothing more.
What does this mean?
We are complete in Him.
Why do we sometimes fail to understand this fullness?
Satan leads us to believe that we need things of this world, and not Christ. We think we can do it on our own.
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Q1. (Colossians 2:8) Philosophy refers to a prevailing belief system. How can a belief system be empty and false?
When the teachings are man made, and not of Christ, it will be empty and false.
Have you ever personally experienced being captivated by a belief system only to find it deceptive and hollow?
I'm sure we have all fallen prey to this at least once in our lifetime. Superstitions, making it a point to read our horoscope every day and believing what it tells us. Not trusting in the one true God.
Q5. Loving Unequally
in 1. Jacob the Deceiver (Genesis 25:19-34; 27:1-41)
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Q5. (Genesis 25:28) What happens when your children sense that you love one child more than another?
It would cause jealousy, and could cause hatred among siblings.
Did such discrimination happen to you when you were growing up?
No, I had great parents. They loved each of us equally
If so, how are you finding healing?
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How can we as parents love our children equally but differently?
Each child is different, and each is a blessing from God. Parents can love each one without showing partiality. They may love one because they are in sports, and another because they love to write, but they can be loved equally.