THIS WEEK: Study Romans, Chapter 4

This week (September 30 thru October 6), please study Romans, Chapter 4.

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, Biblegateway.Com)

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

Study Tip: How many senses are you engaging when you study? For most of us, the more of our senses we use, the deeper what we study is moved into our memory. Try reading the chapter out loud (engaging eyes and ears). Try writing out the chapter by hand (engaging eyes and hands). Try associating parts of the chapter with pictures that you draw (engaging eyes in multiple ways). Experiment with different ways of embedding scripture into your memory.

Upcoming Events:
- October 26 - Quiz Meet in Trumbull, CT

CHAPTER REVIEW: Romans 3

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.

REFERENCE QUESTIONS: Romans 3

Please Note:  Some corrections were made to these Reference Questions on Sept 19.  If you have a printed copy from before that date, you'll need to correct it.

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

QUESTION:  According to Romans 3:4, what is written?
ANSWER:  “That you may be justified in your words, and prevail when you are judged.” (cf Rom 1:17; 2:24;3:4, 10; 4:17; 8:36; 9:13, 33; 10:15; 11:8, 26; 12:19;14:11; 15:3, 9, 21)

QUESTION:  According to Romans 3:10, what is written?
ANSWER:  “None is righteous, no, not one.” (cf Rom 1:17; 2:24;3:4, 10; 4:17; 8:36; 9:13, 33; 10:15; 11:8, 26; 12:19;14:11; 15:3, 9, 21)

QUESTION:  According to Romans 3:11, no one what?
ANSWER:  Understands; seeks for God. (cf Rom 3:12)

QUESTION:  According to Romans 3:12, no one what?
ANSWER:  Does good. (cf Rom 3:11)

QUESTION:  According to Romans 3:18, there is no what?
ANSWER:  Fear of God before their eyes. (cf Rom 3:18, 22; 4:15;10:12; 13:1; Jam 1:17)

QUESTION:  According to Romans 3:19, we know that what?
ANSWER:  Whatever the law says, it speaks to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be stopped,and the whole world may be held accountable to God. (cf Rom 2:2; 3:19; 6:6, 9; 7:14; 8:22, 28)

QUESTION:  According to Romans 3:22, there is no what?
ANSWER:  Distinction. (cf Rom 3:18, 22; 4:15; 10:12; 13:1; Jam1:17

WEEKLY COMIC: Wait for it...

FINISH THE VERSE: Romans 3

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: As // it is written:...

ANSWER:  ..None is righteous, no, not one; no one understands; no one seeks for God. All have turned aside; together they have become worthless; no one does good, not even one. (Romans 3:10-12)

QUESTION: For by works // of the law...
ANSWER:  ...no human being will be justified in his sight, since through the law comes knowledge of sin. (Romans 3:20)

QUESTION: For all // have sinned...
ANSWER:  ...and fall short of the glory of God. (Romans 3:23

VOCABULARY: Romans 3

Paul had a large vocabulary, so sometimes he uses words with which you may be unfamiliar.  This weekly series attempts to help by highlighting potentially unfamiliar terminology.  If there are additional words you need help with, please e-mail the coaches.

Romans 3 Vocabulary:

Oracles:  An authoritative or wise expression or answer (Source:  Mirriam-Webster.Com)

Nullify:  To invalidate; To stop enforcement of  (Source:  Dictionary.Reference.Com)

Prevail:  Win; Prove superior (Source:  Vocabulary.Com)

Slanderously:  Lie about with an intent to harm (Source:  Legal-Dictionary.TheFreeDictionary.Com)

Condemnation:  Blame, set aside for punishment (Source:  Mirriam-Webster.Com)

Asps:  Venomous snakes found in the nile region  (Source:  Wikipedia.Com)

Manifested:  Clearly revealed  (Source:  Vocabulary.Com)

Propitiation:  Satisfying or appeasing the wrath of another (especially God) (Source:  GotQuestions.Org)

Forbearance:  Tolerance and restraint in the face of provocation; patience (Source:  TheFreeDictionary.Com)

MUSICAL INTERLUDE: Chasing You