For each description, choose wise or foolish.Not honest and slanders [ Select ] Seeks instruction [ Select ] Is industrious and hard-working [ Select ] Unresponsive to discipline [ Select ] Values and listens to his father's instruction [ Select ] Welcomes correction [ Select ] Dishonest and corrupt [ Select ] Brings sorrow to his father [ Select ]
foolishwisewisefoolishwisewisefoolishfoolish
Fill in the blanks by choosing the correct words.The man with many friends may cause himself harm. Proverbs 18:24The righteous carefully considers his friends, for the way of the [ Select ] leads them astray. Proverbs 12:26He who walks with [ Select ] men will be [ Select ], but the companion of [ Select ] will be destroyed. Proverbs 13:20
friendswickedwisefools
According to C.S. Lewis, what are three errors people commit when thinking about friendships?
Thinking that as long as we have friends, all is well.Thinking we are superior to those outside our group.Thinking that we are solely responsible for the development of our little group of friends.
No one sets out wanting to be a failure. What two factors can lead to a bad ending to a poorly lived life as a man?
He made some poor choices and got into some difficulty but did not reset the course.He made some poor choices and got into some difficulty but did not reset the course.
The best thing you can do at this time in your life, then, is to ___________________ to know how you should set your course for life.
seek your maker
King David, the one who killed Goliath and became king of Israel after Saul, made some big mistakes, but he is known as... (I Samuel 13:14, 16:7)
a man after God's own heart
Solomon wrote in Ecclesiastes that the whole duty of man hinged on two things. What are those two things?
keep God's commandmentsfear God
In what areas of life is it important that a young man strive in order to be God's Man?
in responsibilities in schoolworkhis relationship with his familyin responsibilities at work (or chores at home)his relationship with God
The dictionary defines man simply as...
an adult male human.
According to the lesson, being an "adult" has three aspects to consider.
sociologicalemotionalbiological
Choose the words to complete the definition of what it means to be an adult male, or man, from the world's perspective.A man is an adult male who, as much as he is able, takes [ Select ] for his own life, and for [ Select ] his care.
1. full responsibility2. those committed to
Spiritual adulthood is keeping in mind that we are made by and for [ Select ] and will one day [ Select ] to Him.
1. God2. Answer
The world does not talk about what kind of dimensions when talking about manhood?
spiritual and biblical dimensions
True ______________ is God-centered because God made ______________. (one word goes in both blanks)
manhood
Men without God and His influence in their lives, choose what types of things to define their manhood? (Select correct answers as mentioned in the lesson)
having no curfew or respect for their parents/authoritygrowing facial hairdrinking beer and fightingbeing strong and shooting guns
What are those actions and attitudes exhibited by God's man? Select all appropriate answers.
God's man knows he is answerable to GodGod's man has a proper relationship with GodGod's man remembers that God is the creator of the universeGod's man is reverent and obedient towards God
According to the lesson, God can be characterized by three words. Select the correct answers.
truthloveholy
Directly translated, the word "holy" means...
set apart from what is common or corrupted
God's love is characterized by his willingness in being _____________ in offering His only begotten Son as a ransom for our sins.
sacrificial
Knowing that truth is a core attribute of God, we know that it is impossible for God to...
lie
A godly man is called to ____________ God in all of His attributes.
imitate
Restate Matthew 22:37-39 in your own words.
Matthew 22:37-39 tells us that we are to give everything unto God and to glorify and love Him in every way. It also tells us that we are to treat others the way we want to be treated.
Joseph was one of _________ sons of ___________.
12...Jacob
As a teenager, Joseph was sold to travelers in a passing caravan who took him to...
Egypt
Joseph found favor while in Egypt, and worked for a man of position named...
Potiphar
Despite Joseph's continued refusal to submit to the pressures of Potiphar's wife, she lied and Joseph was sent to...
prison
Match the dreams Joseph was able to interpret with God's help to their meanings."Behold, I have dreamed another dream. Behold, the sun, the moon, and eleven stars were bowing down to me.""In my dream there was a vine before me, and on the vine there were three branches. As soon as it budded, its blossoms shot forth, and the clusters ripened into grapes. Pharaoh's cup was in my hand, and I took the grapes and pressed them into Pharaoh's cup and placed the cup in Pharaoh's hand.""I also had a dream: there were three cake baskets on my head, and in the uppermost basket there were all sorts of baked food for Pharaoh, but the birds were eating it out of the basket on my head."Pharaoh dreamed that he was standing by the Nile, and behold, there came up out of the Nile seven cows, attractive and plump, and they fed in the reed grass. And behold, seven other cows, ugly and thin, came up out of the Nile after them, and stood by the other cows on the bank of the Nile. And the ugly, thin cows ate up the seven attractive, plump cows.Pharaoh...fell asleep and dreamed a second time. And behold, seven ears of grain, plump and good, were growing on one stalk. And behold, after them sprouted seven ears, thin and blighted by the east wind. And the thin ears swallowed up the seven plump, full ears.
a prediction of Joseph being a leader over his brothersin three days the cupbearer would be restored to his positionin three days the baker would be hangedthere would be seven good years of producing goods and then seven years of faminethe second similar dream confirmed that the message to Pharaoh was from God
Throughout all of Joseph's trials at the hands of others, Joseph was never...
bitter towards God.
Joseph was sold into slavery because...
his brothers were jealous of the attention Jacob gave Joseph.
From the story of Joseph, we can learn that being God's man is recognizing that God owes us...
nothing.
In prison, Joseph was shown favor because "the Lord was with Joseph" and Joseph was trusted by...
the keeper of the prison.
After interpreting Pharaoh's dreams, Joseph was made Pharaoh's...
chief administrator
Later in life, Joseph forgave his brothers for what they did to him as a teenager. He told them, "you meant ________ against me, but God meant it for _______________ ." (Genesis 50:19-20)
evil...good
Joseph renounced His Egyptian identity and embraced his Hebrew identity. We see this when he made his brothers promise that his [ Select ] would be carried out of Egypt to his true home. Joseph based this request on the fact that God, the true God, would in time come and bring the children of Israel out of Egypt to give them the land promised to [ Select ](Genesis 50:24). For Joseph to say this was [ Select ] and trust in the true God as well as a demonstration that, despite his good fortune, prosperity, and prestige in Egypt, this was not his home. No matter how good the world may treat God's man, he knows to whom He belongs. He does not finally identify with those who do not know God, but with [select].
Answer 1:bonesAnswer 2:Abraham, Issac and JacobAnswer 3:an act of faithAnswer 4:the true people of God.
Timothy's name means...
honoring God
Like Paul, Timothy had parents that came from two different backgrounds. His mother was and his father was .
Jewish...Greek
Who taught Timothy the Scriptures at an early age and beyond?
mother and grandmother
Paul first met Timothy in what city?
Derbe
Timothy started a church in the Greek city of...
Ephesus
Timothy traveled and worked with Paul for approximately [ Select ] years. Paul considered Timothy a " [ Select ] " in the faith. Timothy accompanied Paul on [Select] missionary journeys. Paul wrote [ Select ] letters titled with Timothy's name.
Answer 1:eightAnswer 2:sonAnswer 3:twoAnswer 4:two
One of the things you really need as a young person who is becoming a man is to earn the _________ of the older adult men and women around you in both church and community.
good reputation
In order to become a godly young man, it helps to have a godly older man to serve as a....
mentor
God's men do not quit when hardship hits. Instead, choose four actions God's man takes when times get tough.
pray hardstay the coursegathers his resourcesseek God
According to 2 Timothy 3:17, what makes "the man of God... complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work"?
studying scriptures
Those who are seeking to live a life honoring to God, like Timothy, will... (select two)
flee youthful passionspursue righteousness, faith, love and peace
As God's man, it is important to be willing to be a loving...
sevant
Desmond Doss never used a rifle during World Warr II, yet he was able to help save approximately _________of his fellow soldiers during and after a heated battle at a place called Hacksaw Ridge.
seventy-five
Hacksaw Ridge was on the island of...
Okinawa
Desmond Doss was willing to serve in the U.S, Army as a medic, but he refused to carry a gun or harm anyone because he strictly observed the _____commandment which says, "Thou shall not kill.
sixth
During the battle of Okinawa, medics were targeted by the Japanese so they could stop people like Doss from helping their fellow soldiers. How were medics distinguished from other soldiers?
medics had red crosses on their helmets
Desmond Doss was the first __________ __________to receive the Medal of Honor for meritorious service.
conscientious objector
A conscientious objector is...
a person who refuses on moral or religious grounds to serve in the armed forces or to bear arms in a military conflict.
Because Desmond refused to even hold a weapon, the men in his unit considered him a...
coward
What did Desmond lose on the battlefield that was his most precious possession?
the Bible his wife gave him
what president gave desmond the medal of Honor?
Harry Truman
Desmond did not want to work on Saturday because he was a member of what denomination? (This denomination observes Saturday as the Sabbath)
seventh day adventist
How did Desmond live out the Scripture in Matthew 5:38-39 that teaches us to turn the other cheek? Write your answer in two to three complete sentences.
When he was made fun of and bullied by his fellow soldiers especially in boot camp. He didn't react to their remarks or actions but just took it and "turned the other cheek".
desmond wanted to be like Christ by...
saving life
while in boot camp, desmond doss...
did not hide his faith in God
Because of his _________________________________ , Desmond stayed back when the rest of his unit left Hacksaw Ridge. He was determined to do one thing, the very thing he had committed himself to when joining the army, the _____________ .
Answer 1:deep convictionsAnswer 2:saving of lives
Courage is not the absence of fear, but instead the...
performance of duty despite how afraid you are.
Desmond was able to save so many people because of a special ______ he learned back in Virgina earlier in his life.
knot
If you live true to your principles and stand up for what you believe, just like Jesus, Paul, Desmond, and others, you may experience...(choose two)
ridiculerejection
In the video "Just Like You," LeCrae is talking about early in his life and the negative influence of...
not having a father who cared.
At the end of the video "Just Like You," LeCrae is wanting to be just like...
Jesus
In the second video with LeCrae's testimony, what were some of the things he saw as a child that influenced him negatively?
gunsgangsdrugsone more i didnt get
As s teenager, LeCrae kept a Bible on the seat of his car..
as a good luck charm.
When a police officer pulled him over, instead of taking LeCrae to jail...
the officer let him go and encouraged him to get into the Word.
While in college, LeCrae realized he needed to completely surrender to the Lord, and after being stopped in a car wreck, he gave his life to Christ, and...
not - joined a christian band a began singing praise songs at youth events.
LeCrae's career really took off when he realized he could combine...
the message of salvation and rap music.
LeCrae said his father loved [a1] more than he loved his son.
drugs
So to define passion we will say it is a willingness to [ Select ] great loss and setbacks in order to accomplish a worthwhile [ Select ].
Answer 1:sufferAnswer 2:goal
Tim Tebow is famous for...(choose all correct answers)
playing professional football and baseballwinning the Heisman Trophybeing the quarterback for the University of Florida
Besides his fame as a professional athlete, Tim Tebow shared his beliefs by...
speaking at schools and prisonsserving on mission in the Philippines
Tim was so determined to finish what he started that in one football game in high school he continued to play in a game after...
fracturing a leg bone.
Tim Tebow said, "We have to humble ourselves, and the way you do that is by _________ other people.
serving
Tim Tebow has lived out the verse in Romans 1:16 that states, "For I am not ________ of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes.
ashamed
One thing that Tim Tebow stresses in his book Shaken is having a...
deeper relationship with Jesus Christ
When Tim was not successful at playing professional football, many of his critics were...
glad to see him fail
Tim Tebow started the Tim Tebow Foundation in 2010. The foundation has helped others such as...(choose all correct answers)
orphansspecial needs childrenterminally ill Children
Throughout his career in sports and in the ups and downs of life, Tim Tebow has never...
questioned God
At the end of the day, it's about glorifying God." - Tim Tebow
glorifying
Spiritual adulthood is keeping in mind that we are made by and for God and will one day answer to Him.
Godanswer
God's love is characterized by his willingness to being _____________ in offering His only begotten Son as a ransom for our sins.
sacrificial
A faithful believer who taught her son Timothy the Scriptures at an early ageAn early Christian missionary who both visited cities and wrote letters to spread the Gospel message in the first century A.D. A young disciple of Paul who went on missionary journeys and led a church in Ephesus A young Hebrew man that God used to help save Egypt and fellow Hebrew people during a terrible famine The father of twelve sons and one daughter who showed favoritism towards one son by making him a special coatAn Egyptian leader who had dreams and had to rely on a jailed servant to interpret his dreams
EunicePaulTimothyJosephJacobPharaoh
The man with many friendsthe righteous carefully considers his friendshe who walks with wise men will be wise
may cause himself harmfor the way of the wicked leads them astraybut the companion of fools will be destroyed
What are two signs that someone is reaching manhood?
striving for responsibility and caring for yourself
These are some of the characteristics that are appropriate for male children (boys) but not for male adults (who are supposed to be men). Choose all applicable characteristics that would apply to young boys.
Getting all of your meals prepared for yougetting all or most of your needs and wants met by othershaving someone make sure you are clean
Match the immature actions or characteristics to ones that are more responsible and showing movement towards manhood.Lacks clear goals, direction, and purpose for lifeIndecisive about most thingsLate for important engagementsHas careless spending habits, and is in excessive debtContinually puts off doing things until the last minute and procrastinates
Has clear goals for graduating high-school, getting into college or trade school, getting a jobDecisive about choices about what to do and where to goBeing on time or early for a job or appointmentsThinks carefully about spending and manages money wellmakes plans, gets projects done on time, and uses time wisely
A character in pop culture that personifies immaturity and irresponsibility instead of moving towards manhood is...
peter Pan
Based on Scripture, who is the second Adam?
Jesus Christ
What are the two archetypes that describe the two "Adams"?
death - separation, darkness, depravity, shadow manlife - love, light, life-giving, true and real
Adam was created in the [Select] of God. He was supposed to obey God, but instead, Adam listened to [Select] and became the first man to [ Select ] .
imageobeysatansin
The word "sin" is first used in the Bible in reference to...
Cain and Abel
The principle of the rope would say that we are either roped to ____________ or to _____________. Rebels in ___________ and redeemed in _____________. (the same answers go in both sentences)
Adam...Christ
Shadow manhood, not real manhood, leads to...
problems and pains
You are either living the shadow humanity, the legacy of Adam, or living real humanity, the legacy of the last Adam, ________________.
Jesus Christ
In rejecting God in the garden of Eden, Adam was essentially saying...
my will be done
The last Adam obeyed God in a garden called...
Gethsemane
Galatians 2:20 states, " I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and...
gave himself for me
Experts examined a variety of myths, legends, hero stories, and even true stories of actual people, and found four basic archetypes emerging. Those four archetypes are...
loverwarriormagicianking
The organizing and ordering power of your civilization or kingdom.The disciplined and defending power of your civilization.The knowledge-seeking and wise power of your civilization.The passionate and creative power of your civilization.
the kingthe warriorthe magicianthe lover
The ideals of masculinity are the archetypes and the shadow men are the stereotypes .
archetypesstereotypes
Considering Proverbs 29:2, match the "when" to the result.When the righteous are in authorityWhen the wicked bears rule
the people rejoicethe people mourn
What do shadow kings, like King Herod during the time of Christ, bring to those under their authority? Choose three.
sorrowpaindeath
in order to become a king, you must first be a...
prince
The king in us is activated when chaos needs to be .
ordered
A king is also intended to be a between the divine and the human, to bless the people with abundance and blessing of sustenance and security so that people can flourish best in their land.
channel
God designed the king in every man to rule and bring order to his "dominion." For a young man such as yourself, this "dominion" can include... (choose all applicable answers)
your roomchoresschool work
The warrior archetype is centered on the need to be a ______________ and a _____________.
defender... protector
A warrior is not defending his own _________, but lives and fights for a ________ that is higher than himself, and will ________ him.
interestscauseoutlast
In the Bible, "men of valor" can be good or ___________. They seek to do the bidding of the king and are both ________ and courageous.
evilkingloyal
In Ephesians 6:10-18 Paul describes all the "tools" of the Christian faith, such as prayer, truth, and God's word as...
the armor of God
In writing to Timothy, Paul compared the work of ministry to...
warfare
The inner ___________ is activated when there is a crisis - a problem needs to be solved.
magician
The real power of a "magician" is not supernatural powers, but instead, the power of a magician is ___________.
knowledge
The _______________ of the Old Testament are examples of the magician archetype - not because they practiced magic, but because they were given the knowledge of the near and future events.
prophets
The shadow magician does not want to use his knowledge and skills to help others, only to _________________ himself.
promote
Choose the characteristics of a shadow magician.
is arrogantbelittles othersis a braggartis a know-it-all
The characteristics of a true magician seeking to follow God include...
learns from and listens to othershumilitymentors others
Love is the highest value. Jesus taught us that loving God and loving others summarizes our duty as men. In your own words, what does Matthew 22:36-40 (Links to an external site.) say?
Matthew 22:36-40 says that we are to live our lives for the Lord and to be an example to the world (other people). We are to treat others the way we want to be treated.
Man was originally given the responsibility to have dominion over all creation. He was also to love others more than himself. That responsibility includes...(choose all applicable answers)
caring for creatures and vegetationbeing good stewards of all creationthinking of others first
King David's "men of valor" showed their "valor" through what three areas?
skillcouragestrength
Young men transform into men when they realize there is a just ______________ to live for.
cause
enemies are both _______ and ________.
externalinternal
the bible portrays life as a...
battle we fight against evil powers
Match the counter shadow man to the description that corresponds.no commitment to establishing order and justicenot willing to stand up and protect anyone or ideasno desire to learn or know anythingcompletely unconnected and passionless
passive shadow kingpassive shadow warriorpassive shadow magicianpassive shadow lover
A king brings order and the shadow king thinks of himself and does nothing to bring order. . A warrior defends and protects and the shadow warrior [ Select ] . The magician masters and solves problems, but the shadow magician [ Select ] . The lover connects with passion and intimacy, and the shadow lover [ Select ].
thinks of himself and does nothing to bring order.inflicts pain and is overall cowardlymanipulates knowledge and plays dumbhas no boundaries and is easily addicted.
the inner king is a man of order and...
just rule
the king in us is activated when chaos needs to be ________.
ordered
David, the youngest son of Jesse, was anointed king of Israel by...
Samuel
1 Samuel 16:7 states that "man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the...
heart
Choose ways that David is an archetype of the Lover.
David wrote Psalms about God's creation and played a harp.David was a loyal friend to Jonathan.David wept over the destruction at Ziklag.
As a warrior archetype, David would not back down from Goliath because David had...
God on his side
As king, David showed leadership for Israel by...
organizing care for storehouses, livestock, treasuries, produce, and military strength.
Passing on his legacy, David encourages his son Solomon to...
prove yourself a man
What is a "transpersonal vision"? It is a perspective that is...
not self-centered but instead about a cause
Choose those actions the Apostle Paul displayed that emulate qualities of a king.
worked towards unity in the churchknew that Jesus Christ was the Ultimate Kingcalled for order and decency among the Corinthiansdid not abuse authority
As a warrior, Paul...
disciplined himself, fought the good fight, and did not fear death.
As a magician, Pauls's main goal was getting others to understand the importance and knowledge of the...
kingdom of God.
Paul was continually telling and showing others how to love based on the teaching of the Gospel. Choose all the ways Paul encourage others to love.
care for one anotherpray for one anotherserve one anotherencourage one another
True men, from a Christian and godly perspective, need ___________________ at the center of their whole being and heart.
Jesus Christ
As the King of Kings, Jesus brings order to life through what four aspects?
peacejoyrighteousnesstruth
According to Matthew 6:33 and other Scripture references, we are to seek what in order for all else to work out?
the kingdom of God
Jesus did not show His strength through military might or brute force. Instead, Jesus showed His strength through...
healing the sickserving the weak and downtroddentaking a stand against the traditions of the Scribes and Pharisees
How did Jesus follow His own words spoken in John 15:13?
he died on the cross for our sins
Even though we have the four archetypes of a man as part of our personality and being, it is important that, as godly men, we keep a careful _______________ when allowing these archetypes rule in our lives.
balance
The King gives the mission, cause and higher purpose to this archetypeThe King gives this archetype security and a clam environment to work in.The King provides boundaries and unselfish motives for this archetype
the warriorThe Magicianthe lover
The Warrior protects and defends the kingdom for this archetypeThe Warrior keeps this archetype from using his knowledge for evil or controlling others.The Warrior helps this archetype not to be addicted to hedonistic pleasures of the world.
The kingThe Magicianthe lover
The Magician helps this archetype by providing healthy truth and wisdom to best rule over others.The Magician helps this archetype focus on the purpose for the fight.The Magician helps tame the wild and reckless behavior that can lead to dangerous consequences.
The kingthe warriorthe lover
The Lover helps this archetype keep connected to the people he rules over.The Lover helps this archetype remember the values that push him to action.The Lover helps this archetype pull back from ideals and knowledge and focus on the people who need his help.
The kingThe Warriorthe magician
According to the lesson material and diagram, all archetypes must be centered on ____________________ to effectively work together.
Jesus Christ, King of Kings
The lesson on faith has three goals:To [ Select ] your faith as a Christian - what it means and what Christianity is all about.To [ Select ] your faith by considering good evidence and reasons for believing.To [ Select ] your faith by explaining why you believe when faced with challenges.
definedeependefend
Using the descriptions in the lesson match the kind of faith to its definition.A faith based on parental influence as a young boy.Self-focused, self-centered, and based on having a good time in a Christian environment.A new-found faith that is emotional and wanting to share boldly with others this new faith.A faith based on going through the motions, playing the going to church game, and just acting like one who has faith.Doubts and challenges to either a real or shadow Christian experiences that breaks the present day faith.A shaky, flimsy, and weak faith that cannot withstand serious questioning or attacks.A faith which is based on a moral motivation to be free from the tight boundaries one grew up with.A true, biblical faith that has weathered testing and can withstand attacks.A faith that goes beyond personal faith and supports others in their faith travel.
Family FaithFuzzy FaithFresh FaithFaked FaithFractured FaithFaltering FaithForsaken FaithForged FaithFruitful Faith
A strong Christian faith can be compared to...
a healthy, fruit bearing tree deeply rooted in the ground
No matter what others may say, dealing with life's mysteries requires...
faith
Match the type of thinking about God's word, the Bible, to its description.By claiming to be true, something is true.Claiming that the Bible is divinely inspired or revealed to some.A collection of books that have a single, unifying message.A reliability that has been tested over thousands of years.
Circular ReasoningDivine AuthorshipUniqueness of the BibleAccuracy of the Bible
The New Testament passes three tests of historical reliability as defined by secular historiographers. Match the test to its definition.A test that looks at the number of manuscripts and and the gap of time between the writings and the oldest copies.A test that looks at eyewitness accounts and reports from those who experienced the events.A test that takes into consideration others that quoted the text such as those known as the "church fathers" and other historians.
Bibliographical TestInternal TestExternal Evidence
One of the most significant indications that God is the Bible's true author is fulfilled prophecies. Make a list of three or more Old Testament prophecies that were fulfilled by Jesus of Nazareth.
It was prophesied that the Messiah would:be born in Bethlehembe betrayed by his own peoplebe crucified with 2 criminals
One key to growing your faith is based on...
learning and living God's word
According to 2 Timothy 3:16-17, "All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for...
correctiondoctrineinstructionreproof
God's word brings order out of chaos, and it helps bring clarity to the driving force behind the Christian life.The word of God is a "two-edged sword...discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart."The Bible provides wisdom and clear direction for daily living.The Bible is God's revelation of how to love Him and to love others - the two greatest commandments.
The KingThe WarriorThe MagicianThe Lover
One problem that comes out of people accepting God's word as truth is...
that some will take verses out of context and apply them incorrectly to life.
Getting a grip on the Bible includes all but which one of the following?
forget it
The key to sound biblical analysis is...
context
What are the two critical components of studying the Bible?
the reason of words *the meaning of words *the relationships of wordsI got 10/20
In what two books of the Bible does context NOT play such a key factor when studying them?
proverbspsalms
We need to take the Bible both literally (exact meaning) and literarily (figurative speech). Match the examples from Scripture to those two terms.The lips of a forbidden woman drip honey,Cain killed his brother Abel.
literarilyliterally
You can interpret the Bible using itself by the method of...
Not: reading
Taking both analysis and close study in context and putting them together to understand Scripture, you can create summary statements through the process of...
synthesis
The center of any contextual study of the Bible is the...
verse
The "thumb" of getting a "grip" on the Bible is...
application
Applying the word of God is directly related to James 1:22, which challenges us to be and not just hearers.
doers
One of the best ways to meditate on God's word is by...
memorization
A Bible with introductions, summaries and marginal notes.This gives you basic summaries, helpful graphs, charts, diagrams, and cultural details.This defines terms and biblical names.This is a book that lists words of the Bible and all their occurrences.This defines the actual Hebrew and Greek words of the Old and New Testaments into English or other common language of today.This resource lists the topics of the Bible like "feasts" or "pagan gods" or "priesthoods" and the like and all the places you can find these topics in the Bible.A basic informational book on ancient civilizations, cultures, and people groups.
a study Biblea Bible handbooka Bible dictionarya concordancea Bible lexicona topical Biblehistory books
This book of the law will not depart out of your mouth, but you will meditate in it day and night that you may learn to do all that is written in it.""How shall a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to your word.""But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.""His delight is in the law of the LORD, and in His law he meditates day and night.
Joshua 1:8Psalm 119:9James 1:22Psalm 1:2
Considering Bible passages mentioned in the lesson, what are some ideas we can know about Jesus' lifestyle of prayer.
Jesus prayed compassionatelyJesus prayed openly and in publicJesus prayed tenderlyJesus prayed privately by himselfJesus prayed frequentlyJesus prayed intimately
Even though Matthew 6:9-13 and Luke 11:1-3 are cited as the "Lord's prayer," (those are references that point to the disciples learning to pray), the prayer of Jesus that is considered "His" prayer is found in...q
John 17
Prayer can best be defined as...
a conversation, speaking with God
Many Christians have a specific place they pray each day, that they may call their "prayer closet." Jesus' place of prayer could be described as...
a desolate place, the wilderness
The purpose of Jesus' public prayer was twofold -
draw peoples' attention to their true Provider and teach truths quickly
what was Jesus's last prayer
Father, in to your hands I commit my spirit.
Just before Jesus gave instructions on how to pray, He warned of two ways NOT to pray. Choose those two.
not to pray like the hypocrites who pray pretentiouslynot to pray like the heathen who pray repetitively and anxiously
IntimatelyReverentlySubservientlyYieldinglyCommunallyDependentlyRepentantlyForgivinglyDefensivelyTriumphantly
Our Father in heaven""Hallowed (set apart) be Your Name""Your Kingdom come.""Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.""our...us...we""Give us this day our daily bread.""And forgive us our debts (sins).""As we forgive our debtors.""And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from the evil one.""For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
Finally, Jesus taught his disciples also to pray and .
persistently... specifically
What are the two primary resources for receiving biblical and godly guidance?
God's wordprayer
C.S. Lewis said he prayed not to change God, but to...
change himself
Seeks to grow in a sense of holy order, righteous structure and just rule; wants to become a person who can bless others.Developing more discipline and decisiveness in fighting the enemies; your internal shadow men and the evil in the external world.Growing in a bigger picture perspective, especially through meditating on God's big story in Scripture.Become a man who enjoys the wonders, beauty and pleasure of God's creation, and the people with you, as God's gift.
your inner kingyour inner warrioryour inner magicianyour inner lover
In Psalm 119, God's word is compared to a _______________ and a ______________________.
lamp to my feet... light to my path
In making decisions, it is impossible to know God's will for us unless we are choosing to...
out of sincere love for God and others.
As a Christian, you have the freedom to make your own decisions, but you must do so...
within God's revealed moral boundaries.
Saul (the apostle Paul) had plans to bring, "any belonging to the Way, men or women...bound to Jerusalem." God had other plans and on the road to Damascus, Paul was saved for God's purposes and plans. This is an example of what Scripture?
Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand. Proverbs 19:21
The writer of James (James 4:13-15) warns us. He tells us not to depend on plans for tomorrow, but instead, we should say...
If the Lord wills, we shall live and do this or that.
something we must do or we are disobedientsomething we can do if we like, but we are free to choose another option
obligationopportunity
In 2 Corinthians 2:12-13, we are told that Paul went to Troas to [ Select ] because God had [ Select ] for him. Instead, Paul left for Macedonia because he was troubled in his spirit because he could not find [ Select ] . This is an example of how Paul viewed open doors as [ Select ] and not obligations.
preach the Gospelopened doorsMacedoniaTitus, his friendopportunities
We cannot use what happened to others in the Bible as guidelines for how God will reveal His will for us. We can depend on two things from Scripture. Choose the best answers.
What God says will happen.God's sovereign power will always be accomplished.
God's will is not so much something to find as to _________.
fulfill.
Doing what you say you will do, and doing it with honesty in speech and conduct.Getting God's perspective on all knowledge - loving all truth is His truth.Sticking to a task or job - persevering and not quitting.Being well-organized, self-controlled, and punctual in accomplishing your duties and responsibilities.Thorough and attentive to details when completing tasks.Keeping priorities straight by putting God first, family second, and all others last.
IntegrityVisionDeterminationDisciplineDiligenceBalance
An example of someone from the Old Testament who displayed all the qualities of manhood despite wrongfully being sold as a slave, thrown into prison, lied about and forgotten would be...
Joseph
When life is going well for you, and God's direction seems to be clear and prosperous, what are two ways you can show godly character?
be gratefulbe faithful
What are two governing principles that are key in understanding a biblical perspective on finances?
you are a stewardmoney is a servant
Stewardship begins with the recognition that everything we gain and own belongs to ________.
God
Any wealth you have, no matter how much or how little, needs to be used as reflected in what two key responsibilities?
use it to bring glory to God and good for othersmanage wealth wisely
Match the five basic things anyone can do with money to a corresponding biblical principle or attitude.accumulate moneyspend moneygive moneysave moneyinvest money
legitimately through work, gifts, and investingwisely without overextending your creditto further God's kingdom and to help others in needto meet future needs or for emergenciesentrust your wealth to others in order to have more in the future
What book of the Bible can be considered a handbook of instructions for a young man because of its wisdom and principles that are presented for training?
Proverbs
According to Proverbs, what are some of the characteristics of a foolish person?
rebelliousunteachabledespises wisdomunaccountable
Proverbs gives us directions on how to "know wisdom and instruction." The book begins by telling us to "hear the instruction of your [ Select ], and "the law of your [Select] ." The book goes next to how it is important to establish good friendships and carefully choose [ Select ]. Finally, Proverbs addresses how we are to develop healthy attitudes towards and about [Select].
fathermothercompanionsfemales
Proverbs is a guide for healthy manhood. Proverbs can "give the young man _________ and ____________ ".
knowledge...discretion
A time when a man leaves home because he has a job and is no longer dependent on his parents. He still goes back to visit and occasionally may ask for advice from his parents.A time when a man leaves home on bad terms and unprepared for life. He refused to respect his parents and in many situations, he fails in many areas of life.
breaking awaybreaking off
Simply stated, "roof-rules" means that while you are living under your __________ roof, you must abide by your _________ rules. (Same answer goes in both blanks).
parents'
Both in the Old Testament (Exodus 20:12) and in the New Testament (Ephesians 6:1), everyone is commanded to...
honor your father and mother
The Bible gives us two examples of how Jesus honored His earthly parents. Choose the two examples.
Jesus made sure John the disciple would take care of Mary, His mother.Jesus left Jerusalem as a boy after staying in the temple when His parents came to get Him.
Your true development into manhood hinges upon your proper response to _________________.
authority
When confronted by the authorities Peter and John could not obey their command to not preach the Gospel. What was the Apostles reason for not obeying?
we must obey God rather than man
You should obey your parents unless they ask you to...
do something that is disobedience to God
Breaking away is a (an) __________, not a single event.
process
Breaking away from your parents or guardians is not about escape, but about a healthy transition into adult life and thinking.
healthy transition
In ___________ men and their roles are clearly defined. Rituals and ceremonies mark the change from boy to man.
tribal societies
When males do not break away from their mothers, especially those who are pampered and catered to, it often leads to those males...
remaining adolescents and boys and never growing up
What are some ways young men can honor their mothers and thus making breaking away a lot smoother?
genuinely appreciate all that she has done for youthank your mother for all the training and lessons she has taught youpraise your mother and the good things she has given you
What chapter of the Bible emphasizes the qualities and actions of a godly woman who fears God?
Proverbs 31
To break away from dear mom you must remind her that this was her job from the day you were born, and she has done her job. That job was to...
raise you in such a way that she can be proud of who you are
Choose four things you need to understand in order to make living in a family with other brothers and sisters a lot easier.
everyone in your family is related through creationGod ultimately put your family togetherknowing God loves everyone in your familyGod knows your family situation
Who did Jesus Christ say were his brother, mother, and sister? Matthew 12:50
whoever does the will of God
one brother killed the othertwo half brothers had problems because their mothers had animosity towards each otherthese twins had issues and problems from birthall other brothers initially hated their brother, but then had to submit to his authority
Cain and AbelIsaac and IshmaelJacob and EsauJoseph and his brothers
Even though the Bible does not specifically tell you how to treat your brothers and sisters (and any other relatives), what two things can you practice in order to get along with them?
love God and love others
Ultimately, our earthly fathers should point us to __________________.
our heavenly father
We especially see the power of fatherhood by observing the inverse effect that the absence of fathers has in the lives of boys and young men. What are six major social ills related to poor or no father relationships?
more illicit sexual activity poorer academic performance, truancy and dropout rateincreased likelihood of povertyhigher risk of behavioral and emotional problemshigher drug and alcohol use increased criminal activity
The limbo period in the life of males that exists between boyhood and manhood is known as...
adolescence
God presents himself to the human race as a...
father
Some men substitute financial support for their family for...
love and care
Adam's main failure, the first father, was his...
passivity - he did nothing.
What father in the Bible was known for "walking with God" and described as "a just man, perfect in his generation." His three sons saw how he obeyed God specifically without question.
Noah
Every father has a biblical fourfold purpose in child rearing. Choose those four expectations.
protectprovideguidecorrects
A father should guide his son(s) in two ways. Select the two correct responses.
by helping his son to discover his strengths and giftsaccording to the ways of the Lord
For fathers to provide, is not to just to make sure their families are financially safe. It also means that they provide...
emotional and phycological support
discipline is an act of...
love
Choose from the list words or phrases that are associated with mentors or mentoring.
a wise guidean older, experienced adult who helps prepare a younger person for future responsibilitiesteacheradvisorcounselor
Once God had chosen him to succeed Elijah as a prophet, who would not leave Elijah's side until Elijah was literally taken up to heaven by God?
Elisha
According to the lesson, what are some ways a young man can connect with his father?
help him to get to know youask good questionsfind your common groundlook for the good and praise it
According to Andrew Galasetti, "every man needs a...
father figure
When Samuel came to Jesse to anoint the future king of Israel, Jesse assumed Samuel would choose...
one of his favored older sons
When David came to Saul's army with provisions for his brothers, Eliab accused David of...
pride and the insolence of heart
Even though there are no verses in the New Testament referring to the relationship Jesus had with Joseph, it can be assumed that it was a good relationship based on Jesus learning the trade of Joseph, _______________ ,
carpentry
What three phrases do men (and women, too) desperately yearn and need to hear from their fathers?
I love you""I am proud of you""You are gifted and have something to contribute to this world
Ultimately, everyone needs to have a relationship with the one true Father,________________ .
God the father
Choose verses from the Bible that display the love of God as a heavenly Father.
You are loved and can love others - 1 John 4:7, 11I have always loved you - Jeremiah 31:3, Galatians 2:20I am with you, I will never leave you - Joshua 1:9, Matthew 28:20
Friendship is a powerful social force for both ____________ and ________________ .
good...evil
Thinking you are superior to those outside your group can lead to two things. Choose the best answers.
Being excusionary towards outsidersBeing rebellious towards authority
What tends to happen when a person becomes part of an "inner ring" of friends or a gang?
he compromises his valueshe practices dangerous behaviorhe forsakes true friends or damages good friendships
The man with many friendsThe righteous carefully considers his friendsHe who walks with wise men will be wise
May cause himself harm.for the way of the wicked leads them astray,but the companion of fools will be destroyed.
God never intended us to be deliberately ____________ of other people because we think ourselves _____________than them.
exclusivebetter
If you are going to be God's man, your closest friends need to be ________________ too.
God's men
Hebrews 10:24-25 encourages us to...(choose two)
stir up one another to love and good worksmeet together and encourage one another
Going to church is important to life as a Christian for what three reasons?
worship and praise Godministering to one another and fellowshiphear the word of God preached
What are some things that fellow Christian brothers can help you with if they are true friends?
study Scripture with youkeep you accountable to your Christian walkpray with and for you
What are some things that can keep you from maintaining deep connections with friends that you deem solid or important?
Worldly desiresPrideFamily commitments and busyness
Interdependent friendships are ___________ and ______________ for manhood.
necessary... healthy
Whoever wants" to be a friend of the world makes him...
an enemy of God
lust of the fleshlust of the eyes pride of life
the pursuit of pleasure and what you want are most importantall things material are most important in lifehumanity and this physical world are the highest good - there is no God
Various types of media, including internet websites, television, music, video games and others can lead to a variety of actions and problems. Choose those cited by the NIH report in the lesson.
illicit sexual behaviorviolent behaviorpoor nutrition and healthlack of motivation for educationincreased drug use
According to John 17, as Christians, we to be in the world, but not...
of the world
Write a sentence or two regarding how you can live in the world and not allow something in the world to affect you in a negative way.
I can live in the world and not be of the world by surrounding myself with Godly people that will make me a better person and keep me walking in the right direction.