MUSICAL INTERLUDE: Give Thanks

BONUS COMIC: Christmas Lights

REMINDER: THE CHRISTMAS PARTY IS *TONIGHT*!

The Annual Bible Quiz Team Christmas Party is TONIGHT!  We're looking forward to seeing everyone and having a lot of good food and fun.

START TIME:  6:30 PM
END TIME:  About 8:30 PM
WHERE IS IT? Beacon Hill Church in Monroe
WHO IS INVITED?  Quizzers and families
WHAT DO I BRING?
• Each family should bring a potluck dish
• Each quizzer should bring a wrapped $5-$10 gift for the Yankee Swap

FINISH THE VERSE: Acts 13

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:  While // they were worshiping… 
ANSWER:  …the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” Then after fasting and praying they laid their hands on them and sent them off. (Acts 13:2-3)

QUESTION:  Before // his coming,…
ANSWER:  …John had proclaimed a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. And as John was finishing his course, he said, ‘What do you suppose that I am? I am not he. No, but behold, after me one is coming, the sandals of whose feet I am not worthy to untie.’ (Acts 13:24-25)

QUESTION:  And when they had carried // out all that was written of him,…
ANSWER:  …they took him down from the tree and laid him in a tomb. 30 But God raised him from the dead, and for many days he appeared to those who had come up with him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who are now his witnesses to the people. (Acts 13:29-31)

QUESTION:  And we bring  // you the good news…
ANSWER:  …that what God promised to the fathers,  this he has fulfilled to us their children by raising Jesus, as also it is written in the second Psalm, “‘You are my Son, today I have begotten you.’ (Acts 13:32-33)

QUESTION:  Let it // be known to you…
ANSWER:  …therefore, brothers, that through this man forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you, and by him everyone who believes is freed from everything from which you could not be freed by the law of Moses. Beware, therefore, lest what is said in the Prophets should come about: (Acts 13:38-39)

QUESTION:  And Paul and // Barnabas spoke out boldly, …
ANSWER:  …saying, “It was necessary that the word of God be spoken first to you. Since you thrust it aside and judge yourselves unworthy of eternal life, behold, we are turning to the Gentiles. (Acts 13:46)

QUESTION:  For so // the Lord has commanded us,…
ANSWER:  …saying,“‘I have made you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth.’” (Acts 13:47)

QUESTION:  And when the // Gentiles heard this,…

ANSWER:  …they began rejoicing and glorifying the word of the Lord, and as many as were appointed to eternal life believed. (Acts 13:48)

REFERENCE QUESTIONS: Acts 13

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

QUESTION:  According to Acts 13:3, they laid their hands on whom?

ANSWER:  (Them) Barnabas and Saul.  (cf 6:6; 8:17; 13:3)

QUESTION:  According to Acts 13:5, when they arrived, they what?
ANSWER:  Proclaimed the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews (at Salamis).  (cf 1:13; 13:5; 14:27; 17:10)

QUESTION:  According to Acts 13:9, who was filled with the Holy Spirit?
ANSWER:  Saul, who was also called Paul.  (cf 4:8; 6:5; 7:55,11:24; 13:9)

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

QUESTION:  According to Acts 13:30, God raised whom from the dead?
ANSWER:  (Him) Jesus.  (cf 3:15; 4:10; 13:30)

QUESTION:  According to Acts 13:32-33, we bring you what?
ANSWER:  The good news that what God promised to the fathers, this he has fulfilled to us their children by raising Jesus.  (cf 13:32; 14:15)

QUESTION:  According to Acts 13:33, what is written?
ANSWER:  “You are my Son; today I have begotten you.”  (cf 1:20; 7:42; 13:33; 15:15; 23:5)

QUESTION:  According to Acts 13:38, let it be known that what?
ANSWER:  That through this man the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you.  (cf 13:38; 28:28)

QUESTION:  According to Acts 13:45, who were filled with jealousy?
ANSWER:  (They) The Jews.  (cf 5:17; 13:45)

QUESTION:  According to Acts 13:48, who believed?
ANSWER:  As many as were appointed to eternal life.  (cf 4:4; 8:13; 11:21; 13:12,48; 14:1; 17:12, 34; 18:8)

QUESTION:  According to Acts 13:52, who were filled with the Holy Spirit?

ANSWER:  The disciples.  (cf 2:4; 4:31; 13:52)

THIS WEEK: Study Acts, Chapter 13

This week (December 2 thru December 8), please study Acts, Chapter 13.

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

Click here to download an MP3 of the chapter.

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

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

Study Tip: Christmas is now bearing down upon us, and if you're like me, you are a little bit overwhelmed with everything that has to get done.  How can you fit your studying for Bible Quiz Team into the schedule?  They key is to set clear and simple goals.  Consider creating a to-do list for each day of tasks that must be done before bedtime, and checking them off as you go.  AND make sure "study Bible Quiz Team material" is on that list!  Having a list can help focus you, and keep you from accidentally drifting off into unproductive activities.

Upcoming Events:
- December 5 - Christmas Party with Trumbull (in Monroe)

- January 17 - Midwinter Quiz Meet in Monroe, CT

CHAPTER REVIEWS: Acts 12

Practices resume tonight!  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.