FINISH THE VERSE: Acts 20

Remember, the full list of FTV's can always be found at this link. The // in the verse marks the minimum number of words you need from the FTV to uniquely identify it.

QUESTION:  And now, behold // I am…

ANSWER:  …going to Jerusalem, constrained by the Spirit, not knowing what will happen to me there, except that the Holy Spirit testifies to me in every city that imprisonment and afflictions await me.  (Acts 20:22-23)

QUESTION:  But I // do not account…

ANSWER:  …my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God. (Acts 20:24)

QUESTION:  And now I // commend you…

ANSWER:  …to God and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up and to give you the inheritance among all those who are sanctified.  (Acts 20:32)

QUESTION:  In all  // things I have shown…

ANSWER:  …you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” (Acts 20:35)

WEEKLY COMIC: Frozen Chosen

BONUS COMIC: Biblical Math

Playing catchup with MP3s

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• Acts 17
• Acts 18
• Acts 19
• Acts 20

THIS WEEK: Study Acts, Chapter 20

This week (January 27 thru February 2), please study Acts, Chapter 20.

If you want to read the chapter online, click here. (Free website Biblegateway.Com)

Listen to the chapter.  (MP3s will come later when delivered)

If you'd like to read a commentary on the chapter, click here.

If you want to download the puzzle for this week, click here.

Study Tip: It's cold out there and there is a lot of snow falling.  There are two ways to handle days like this:  (1)  get distracted and watch the snow fall or (2) use the extra indoor time to study up!  Districts is only about 10 weeks away, and this is your prime time to prepare.

Upcoming Events:

- April 17-18 - Districts Quiz Meet in Dallas, PA

BIBLE QUIZ TEAM PRACTICE IS CANCELLED

The flakes are falling, Monroe schools are closing early, and while walking Lily I was slipping and sliding on the roads.  So, we are canceling practice for tonight.  Check your e-mail for some practice questions you can enjoy with hot cocoa tonight.

We’ll be going on to study Acts 20 this coming week.  We’ll quiz on BOTH chapters next Monday.

Stay safe, dry, and warm… unless you prefer to sled or snowball fight!  ;-)

Watching for Snow!

The current forecast calls for snow beginning sometime between 9 AM and 3 PM, and continuing through Wednesday morning!  The coaches are keeping a close eye on things, and will let you know if practice gets cancelled.  Cancellations would be posted here and on the church facebook page, as well as sent via e-mail.

We hope to see you tonight.  If not, remember we will NOT be stopping but will continue onto Acts 20 and quiz on both chapters next week.

MUSICAL INTERLUDE: No One Higher

REFERENCE QUESTIONS: Acts 19

Remember, the full list of Reference Questions can always be found in the sidebar or at this link.

QUESTION:  According to Acts 19:4, John baptized with what?
ANSWER:  The baptism of repentance.  (cf 1:5; 11:16; 19:4)

QUESTION:  According to Acts 19:5, who were baptized?
ANSWER:  (They) Some disciples (at Ephesus).  (cf 2:41; 8:12, 16:15, 16:33, 18:8, 19:5)

QUESTION:  According to Acts 19:25, you know what?
ANSWER:  That from this business we have our wealth.  (cf 1:24; 2:22; 10:36, 37; 15:7; 19:25; 20:18, 20, 34)

QUESTION:  According to Acts 19:32, the assembly was what?
ANSWER:  In confusion.  (cf 19:32; 23:7)

WEEKLY COMIC: Do Do the Due

FINISH THE VERSE: Acts 19

Remember, the full list of FTV's can always be found at this link. The // in the verse marks the minimum number of words you need from the FTV to uniquely identify it.

QUESTION:  And Paul said, // “John baptized…
ANSWER:  …with the baptism of repentance, telling the people to believe in the one who was to come after him, that is, Jesus.” On hearing this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. (Acts 19:4-5)

QUESTION:  And God was // doing extraordinary…
ANSWER:  …miracles by the hands of Paul, so that even handkerchiefs or aprons that had touched his skin were carried away to the sick, and their diseases left them and the evil spirits came out of them. (Acts 19:11-12)

QUESTION:  But the evil // spirit answered them,… 
ANSWER:  …“Jesus I know, and Paul I recognize, but who are you?” And the man in whom was the evil spirit leaped on them, mastered all of them and overpowered them, so that they fled out of that house naked and wounded. (Acts 19:15-16)

QUESTION:  And a number // of those who had practiced…
ANSWER:  …magic arts brought their books together and burned them in the sight of all. And they counted the value of them and found it came to fifty thousand pieces of silver. (Acts 19:19)

PHOTOS: Coach Mark's Pictures from Midwinter

The paparazzi were on the job on Saturday.  Click here for the whole set or on the image below.

THIS WEEK: Study Acts, Chapter 19

This week (January 20 thru January 26), please study Acts, Chapter 19.

If you want to read the chapter online, click here. (Free website Biblegateway.Com)

Listen to the chapter.  (MP3s will come later when delivered)

If you'd like to read a commentary on the chapter, click here. (Free website, ChristNotes.Org)

If you want to download the puzzle for this week, click here.

Study Tip: Midwinter is behind us, but don't lose your motivation! Remember that Districts is coming up in April.  Study hard, practice hard, and you will find yourself in a good position in the weeks to come!

Upcoming Events:

- April 17-18 - Districts Quiz Meet in Dallas, PA

CHAPTER REVIEWS: Acts 18

If you'll miss practice this week we don't want you to miss out on the review of the chapter.  You can download Coach Mark's lesson by clicking here, or on the image below.

FINISH THE VERSE: Acts 18

Remember, the full list of FTV's can always be found at this link. The // in the verse marks the minimum number of words you need from the FTV to uniquely identify it.

QUESTION:  And he reasoned // in the synagogue…
ANSWER:  …every Sabbath, and tried to persuade Jews and Greeks. (Acts 18:4)

QUESTION:  And when they opposed // and reviled him,…
ANSWER:  …he shook out his garments and said to them, “Your blood be on your own heads! I am innocent. From now on I will go to the Gentiles.” (Acts 18:6)

QUESTION:  And the Lord // said to Paul…
ANSWER:  …one night in a vision, “Do not be afraid, but go on speaking and do not be silent, for I am with you, and no one will attack you to harm you, for I have many in this city who are my people.” (Acts 18:9-10)

QUESTION:  He began // to speak boldly…
ANSWER:  …in the synagogue, but when Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him aside and explained to him the way of God more accurately.  (Acts 18:26)

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MIDWINTER IS TODAY!

We'll see you at 9:00 AM!  Dress warmly!  (And if you can't make it, check back here thru the day for photos!)

REMINDER: Midwinter is TOMORROW

Midwinter Quiz Meet is tomorrow!  Don't miss out.  Here are a few quick reminders.

ARRIVAL TIME:  8:30 AM to help with setup
START TIME:  9:00 AM
COST: $5 for pizza
COVERS:  Acts 1-16
END TIME:  ~1:30 PM

REFERENCE QUESTIONS: Acts 18

Remember, the full list of Reference Questions can always be found in the sidebar or at this link.

QUESTION:  According to Acts 18:7, who was a worshiper of God?
ANSWER: Titius Justus.  (cf 16:14; 18:7)

QUESTION:  According to Acts 18:8, who was the synagogue ruler?
ANSWER: Crispus  (cf 18:8, 17)

QUESTION:  According to Acts 18:8, who were baptized?
ANSWER:  Many of the Corinthians.  (cf 2:41; 8:12, 16:15, 16:33, 18:8, 19:5)

QUESTION:  According to Acts 18:8, who believed in the Lord?
ANSWER: Crispus, the synagogue ruler, together with his entire household, and many of the Corinthians.  (cf 5:14; 9:42; 18:8)

QUESTION:  According to Acts 18:11, Paul stayed how long?
ANSWER:  A year and six months.  (cf 18:11, 18)

QUESTION:  According to Acts 18:17, who was the synagogue ruler?
ANSWER:  Sosthenes  (cf 18:8, 17)

QUESTION:  According to Acts 18:17, they seized whom?
ANSWER:  Sosthenes.  (cf 6:12; 16:19; 18:17; 21:30)

QUESTION:  According to Acts 18:18, Paul stayed how long?
ANSWER:  For many days longer (In Corinth).  (cf 18:11, 18)

MUSICAL INTERLUDE: Greater is He

THIS WEEK: Study Acts, Chapter 18

This week (January 13 thru January 19), please study Acts, Chapter 18.

If you want to read the chapter online, click here. (Free website Biblegateway.Com)

Listen to the chapter.  (MP3s will come later when delivered)

If you'd like to read a commentary on the chapter, click here. (Free website, StudyLight.Org)

If you want to download the puzzle for this week, click here.

Study Tip: Do you learn the chapter well, but have a hard time placing questions in a real quiz where it is across multiple chapters? Creating and studying an outline of a book or chapters can be very helpful in putting it all in order in your mind. If you need an example of a good outline, this link may be helpful.

Upcoming Events:

- January 17 - Midwinter Quiz Meet in Monroe, CT

CHAPTER REVIEWS: Acts 17

If you'll miss practice this week we don't want you to miss out on the review of the chapter.  You can download Coach Mark's lesson by clicking here, or on the image below.

BONUS MUSICAL INTERLUDE: From the Christmas Concert

ANNOUNCEMENT: Church Facebook Page!

Did you know our church has a new Facebook page?  Any schedule changes (including practice or quiz meet cancellations due to weather) will be reported there first!  Check it out:  www.facebook.com/beaconhillmonroe.

FINISH THE VERSE: Acts 17

Remember, the full list of FTV's can always be found at this link. The // in the verse marks the minimum number of words you need from the FTV to uniquely identify it.

QUESTION:  And Paul went  // in, as was his custom, …

ANSWER:  …and on three Sabbath days he reasoned with them from the Scriptures, explaining and proving that it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead, and saying, “This Jesus, whom I proclaim to you, is the Christ.” (Acts 17:2-3)

QUESTION:  Now these // Jews were…

ANSWER:  …more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so. (Acts 17:11)

QUESTION:  The God who // made the world…

ANSWER:  …and everything in it, being Lord of heaven and earth, does not live in temples made by man, nor is he served by human hands, as though he needed anything, since he himself gives to all mankind life and breath and everything. (Acts 17:24-25)

QUESTION:  And he made // from one man…

ANSWER:  …every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined allotted periods and the boundaries of their dwelling place, that they should seek God, and perhaps feel their way toward him and find him. Yet he is actually not far from each one of us, (Acts 17:26-27)

QUESTION:  Being then // God's offspring,…

ANSWER:  …we ought not to think that the divine being is like gold or silver or stone, an image formed by the art and imagination of man.  (Acts 17:29)

QUESTION:  The times // of ignorance God overlooked,…

ANSWER:  …but now he commands all people everywhere to repent, because he has fixed a day on which he will judge the world in righteousness by a man whom he has appointed; and of this he has given assurance to all by raising him from the dead.” (Acts 17:30-31)

WEEKLY COMIC: Winter Wonderland

REFERENCE QUESTIONS: Acts 17

Remember, the full list of Reference Questions can always be found in the sidebar or at this link.

QUESTION:  According to Acts 17:5, who were jealous?
ANSWER:  The Jews.  (cf 5:17, 7:9; 17:5)

QUESTION:  According to Acts 17:10, when they arrived, they what?
ANSWER:  Went into the Jewish synagogue.  (cf 1:13; 13:5; 14:27; 17:10)

QUESTION:  According to Acts 17:10, by night what?
ANSWER:  The brothers immediately sent Paul and Silas away to Berea  (cf 9:25; 17:10; 23:31)

QUESTION:  According to Acts 17:12, who believed?
ANSWER:  Many of them (Jews in Berea), with not a few Greek women of high standing as well as men.  (cf 4:4; 8:13;11:21; 13:12,48; 14:1; 17:12,34; 18:8)

QUESTION:  According to Acts 17:22, I perceive what?
ANSWER:  That in every way you are very religious  (cf 17:22; 27:10)

QUESTION:  According to Acts 17:34, who believed?
ANSWER:  Some men who joined him.  (cf 4:4; 8:13; 11:21; 13:12, 48; 14:1; 17:12, 34; 18:8)

MUSICAL INTERLUDE: Glory to God in the Highest

THIS WEEK: Study Acts, Chapter 17

This week (January 6 thru January 12), please study Acts, Chapter 17.

If you want to read the chapter online, click here. (Free website Biblegateway.Com)

Listen to the chapter.  (MP3s will come later when delivered)

If you'd like to read a commentary on the chapter, click here. (Free website, BibleGateway.Com)

If you want to download the puzzle for this week, click here.

Study Tip: For some people, the best way to make the Bible a priority in your life is to put it at the start of every day. Rather than waiting for after homework, dinner, or whatever else you normally put before studying, consider setting your alarm 15 minutes earlier in the morning and spending that time reading thru that week's chapter. This can set the tone for your day, and give you a chance to apply the lessons of the chapter in your daily life.

Upcoming Events:

- January 17 - Midwinter Quiz Meet in Monroe, CT

CHAPTER REVIEWS: Acts 16

If you'll miss practice this week we don't want you to miss out on the review of the chapter.  You can download Coach Mark's lesson by clicking here, or on the image below.

FINISH THE VERSE: Acts 16

Remember, the full list of FTV's can always be found at this link. The // in the verse marks the minimum number of words you need from the FTV to uniquely identify it.

QUESTION:  And a vision // appeared to Paul…
ANSWER:  …in the night: a man of Macedonia was standing there, urging him and saying, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” (Acts 16:9)

QUESTION:  About // midnight Paul…
ANSWER:  …and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them, and suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken. And immediately all the doors were opened, and everyone's bonds were unfastened. (Acts 16:25-26)

QUESTION:  And the jailer // called for lights…

ANSWER:  …and rushed in, and trembling with fear he fell down before Paul and Silas. Then he brought them out and said, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” And they said, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household.” (Acts 16:29-31)

REFERENCE QUESTIONS: Acts 16

Remember, the full list of Reference Questions can always be found in the sidebar or at this link.

QUESTION:  According to Acts 16:14, who was a worshiper of God?
ANSWER:  Lydia  (cf 16:14; 18:7)

QUESTION:  According to Acts 16:15, who was baptized?
ANSWER:  (She) Lydia and her household as well.  (cf 2:41; 8:12, 16:15, 16:33, 18:8, 19:5)

QUESTION:  According to Acts 16:18, in the name of Jesus Christ, what?
ANSWER:  I command you to come out of her.  (cf 2:38; 3:6; 9:27; 10:48, 16:18)

QUESTION:  According to Acts 16:19, they seized whom?
ANSWER:  Paul and Silas.  (cf 6:12; 16:19; 18:17; 21:30)

QUESTION:  According to Acts 16:29, who fell down?
ANSWER:  (He) The jailer.  (cf 5:5, 10; 10:25; 16:29; 20:9)

QUESTION:  According to Acts 16:31, who will be saved?
ANSWER:  (You) The jailer and your household.  (cf 11:14, 15:11;16:31)

QUESTION:  According to Acts 16:33, who was baptized?
ANSWER:  (He) The jailer and all his family.  (cf 2:41; 8:12, 16:15, 16:33, 18:8, 19:5

WEEKLY COMIC: Resolution Repeat

Happy New Year!

Thanking God for a great 2014, and praying for an even better 2015.