WEEKLY COMIC: God *is* good, but...

Thanks to Will Sarris for the MP3s

Did you download the MP3 of Matthew 1 last week?  If not, be sure to download it now (password is "monroebiblequiz.com").

We just wanted to take a moment to thank former Bible Quizzer William Sarris for recording these MP3s for us.  Will is a voiceover artist and great supporter of our ministry.  We'll have a new MP3 every week, so stay tuned.  (If you have problems downloading or playing MP3s, let us know.  We can burn a CD for you instead.)

BIBLE NEWS: A Bible-Based Tablet?

It comes as no surprise to anyone who knows me, but I am an avid user of the Apple iPad. It is not only used for surfing the web and checking e-mail, but also for studying the Bible, taking notes during sermons, and reading Biblical references. So, I viewed with interest the news that a new group is looking to bring about a "Biblical tablet computer" filled with books about the Bible, Christian radio stations, and a "safe" web browser.

The Edifi tablet is a full-colour touchscreen, much like Apple's iPad - but it's pre-loaded with Bible passages, Christian radio stations and free religious e-Books.

The seven-inch Android tablet is $149, and will launch soon in America - and even non-believers might be tempted by its low price.

MUSICAL INTERLUDE: Rest Easy

PHOTOS: Greek Orthodox Church

Our church comes from the Reformed tradition of Christianity. This branch of the faith has largely abandoned religion art in the sanctuary in favor of a much more spare and sparse experience. But some other Christian traditions are very different in this. We visited the St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church this past weekend for their Odyssey Greek Festival, and took the chance to see the amazing art on display there. We thought you might enjoy seeing some of the photos. Click on the image below for the whole set.

HUMOR: Biblical Role Models

Not mine, found online.

A young boy had just gotten his driver's permit and enquired of his father, if they could discuss his use of the car. His father said, "I'll make a deal with you. You bring your grades up from a C to a B average, study your Bible a little, get your hair cut and we'll talk about the car."
Well, the boy thought about that for a moment, and settle for the offer, and they agreed on it. After about six weeks they went in to the study, where his father said, "Son, I've been real proud. You've brought your grades up, and I've observed that you have been studying your Bible, and participating a lot more in the Bible study groups. But, I'm real disappointed, since you haven't gotten your hair cut."
The young man paused a moment, and then said, "You know, Dad, I've been thinking about that, and I've noticed in my studies of the Bible that Samson had long hair, John the Baptist had long hair, Moses had long hair and there's even a strong argument that Jesus had long hair also."
To this his father replied, "Did you also notice they all walked everywhere they went?"

FINISH THE VERSE: Matthew 1

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: This is how // the birth...
Answer: ...of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. (Matthew 1:18)

Question: She // will give birth...
Answer: ...to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus,[a](A) because he will save his people from their sins. (Matthew 1:21)


Question: All // this took place...
Answer: ...to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: “The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel”—which means, “God with us.” (Matthew 1:22-23)