30 Questions
What happened when the curtain was torn from top to bottom?
An earthquake took place
Who appeared to many people after Jesus' resurrection, according to the text?
The holy people who had died
What happened to death when Christ died?
It died
What does Paul say about the message proclaimed in the text?
It is the power of God
According to the sermon by Alistair Begg, what does God want us to acknowledge about ourselves?
That we are weak and broken
What was the purpose of Christ sending Paul?
To preach the gospel
According to the sermon, what was significant about the crucifixion of Christ?
It was a manifestation of God's power
What was the reaction of the priests when the temple curtain was torn?
They were confused
What did the Romans think of crucifixion?
It was a common form of punishment
According to the sermon, what happened when Jesus died on the cross?
The temple curtain was torn
What was the purpose of the thorn in Paul's flesh?
To humble him
How many times did Paul ask the Lord to remove the thorn in his flesh?
Three times
What is God's purpose for us now?
To conform us to the image of His Son
What does Isaiah 40:31 say about those who wait for the LORD?
All of the above
What does Alistair Begg say is the reason for the weakness of the contemporary church?
Lack of waiting on the LORD
Why does Jehoshaphat express his own inadequacy in his prayer?
Because he wants to seek guidance from God
Who does Jehoshaphat say rules over all the kingdoms of the nations?
God
What does Jehoshaphat ask God to do in his prayer?
Execute judgment on the men of Ammon and Moab and Mount Seir
What does Alistair Begg emphasize in his sermon?
The importance of knowing God's promises
What does Gideon ask the Lord in Judges 6:15?
How he can save Israel
According to Alistair Begg, why do self-assured people not pray?
Because they have everything covered and do not see the need to pray
According to Alistair Begg, why does God want to bring us to the place of recognizing our weakness?
Because He wants us to rely on Him entirely
What was Gideon's initial reaction when God told him he had too many men to deliver Midian into their hands?
He was relieved and thought it would be an easy victory
What is the ultimate purpose of God for His people, according to Alistair Begg?
To make them completely dependent on Him
How does David respond to Saul's assertions about his ability to defeat Goliath?
He acknowledges his past victories but trusts in God's deliverance
What does David believe about his ability to deal with Goliath?
David believes he will be able to deal with Goliath because he has defeated a lion and a bear before.
What is God's concern according to the text?
God's concern is for His name, His glory, His people, His unfolding eternal purpose, and His kingdom.
What is the larger perspective of the events in 1 Samuel 17 according to the text?
The larger perspective is about the Lord's Anointed in the Lord's place so that God's people in God's place may be under God's rule enjoying God's pleasure.
What is David's approach not antithetical to?
David's approach is not antithetical to reason or sensibility.
What does the text say about the non sequitur approach some people may have?
The non sequitur approach assumes that reason, sensibility, and pragmatism will be set against a great leap of faith into nothingness.
Discover the Power of Patience: Test your understanding of waiting on God, trusting His timing, and surrendering to His will. Embrace the wisdom of the older generation and learn to let go of idols that hinder your faith journey. Are you ready to give your all to God?
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