Finish the Verse Questions for Luke 17

Remember, the full list of FTV's can always be found at this link.

Question: FTV: Jesus said to his disciples:...
Answer: ...Things that cause people to sin are bound to come, but woe to that person through whom they come. It would be better for him to be thrown into the sea with a millstone tied around his neck than for him to cause one of these little ones to sin. (Luke 17:01-02)

Question: FTV: So watch yourselves...
Answer: ...If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him. If he sins against you seven times in a day, and seven times comes back to you and says, 'I repent,' forgive him. (Luke 17:03-04)

Question: FTV: He replied, "If you have...
Answer: ...faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, 'Be uprooted and planted in the sea,' and it will obey you. (Luke 17:06)

Question: FTV: Once, having been asked...
Answer: ...by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, Jesus replied, "The kingdom of God does not come with your careful observation, nor will people say, 'Here it is,' or 'There it is,' because the kingdom of God is within you." (Luke 17:20-21)

Question: FTV: For the Son of Man...
Answer: ...in his day will be like the lightning, which flashes and lights up the sky from one end to the other. But first he must suffer many things and be rejected by this generation. (Luke 17:24-25)

Question: FTV: Whoever tries to keep his...
Answer: ...life will lose it, and whoever loses his life will preserve it. (Luke 17:33)

Forbidden Fruit

WEEK 22: Study Luke 17

This week (January 29 thru February 4), please study Luke 17.

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

DOWNLOAD: If you want to download the MP3, click here (Password is "quizpad", without the quotes.)

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

Study Tip: For me, Midwinter was the event in my Quizzing career where it all started to click. I began to understand WHY I was quizzing, and it served as a jumping-off point to become a better quizzer. You can do the same thing. If you have not been one of our top quizzers to date, use what you have learned now to dedicate yourself to studying for the rest of the year. There is still time to learn enough chapters to be effective, and to use the coming review weeks to brush up your skills on past chapters. You can still be a key player for our team.


Upcoming Events:
Saturday, February 28: Quiz Meet - Trumbull, CT

Practice is cancelled due to the Weather

The church is closed, so Quiz Team will not be meeting tonight. Keep studying, and we'll see you next week for Luke 17.

Midwinter Scoreboard

Scores are separated here for Upper and Lower, because Lower had half the number of quizzes as Upper.

Upper Division


Lower Division

Coach Mark's Midwinter Photos

And here are Coach Mark's photos from Midwinter. Click on the image below for the whole set.

Coach Matt's Midwinter Photos

Coach Matt was the first one up with his photos from this past weekend's meet. Click on the image below for the whole set.

WEEK 21: Review Luke 13-16

This week (January 22 thru January 28), please review Luke 13-16.

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

DOWNLOAD: If you want to download the MP3s...
Luke 13
Luke 14
Luke 15
Luke 16
(Password is "quizpad", without the quotes.)

Study Tip: Midwinter Quiz is over and now we begin the long sprint towards Districts. Take a moment this week to think over your Midwinter experience and figure out what you can learn from it? Has your studying been effective? Where do you need to focus your efforts to improve? Seeing how a major quiz works, do you need to change your emphasis to be a more effective quizzer?

Home again, home again

Home again, home again
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Leaving for home...

Leaving for home...
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...GPS says ETA is 8:37 pm. Actual ETA probably later, depending on
traffic.

- Mark C
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Dinner

Dinner
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- Mark C
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Leaving MEFC...

Leaving MEFC...
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...and stopping for dinner on the way.

- Mark C
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Closing ceremonies

Closing ceremonies
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- Mark C
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Official Lpwer Team Results

Official Lpwer Team Results
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- Mark C
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Quizzing resumes

Quizzing resumes
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- Mark C
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Lunchtime!

Lunchtime!
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- Mark C
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Hanging around

Hanging around
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- Mark C
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Lower Team is done...

Lower Team is done...
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...now we're watching Upper.

- Mark C
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Snack time

Snack time
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- Mark C
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Quizzing begins

Quizzing begins
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Opening ceremonies

Opening ceremonies
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- Mark C
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Gathering

Gathering
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Schedule

Schedule
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Arriving!

Arriving!
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And we're off!

And we're off!
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Gathering in the Dark

Gathering in the Dark
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Can't we all just get along?

Midwinter Details Revisited

Here's a quick recap of the details for Midwinter, in case you missed anything at practice or online.

Driving Schedule:
- 6:00 AM: Leave Calvary Church parking lot (yes, we know it is early, feel free to bring pillows to snooze in the vans)
- 8:30 AM: Arrive at Montgommery
- 6:00 PM: Dinner at fast food
- 8:00 PM: Return to Calvary Church

Costs:
Yearly Quizzing Fee: $15 (This also covers lunch at Midwinter and Districts)
Gas: $5
Dinner: $5 - $10 (We're stopping at fast-food. Something like Wendy's or Burger King)

If the weather should turn nasty and we have to cancel the trip, it will be posted here on Quizpad.Com. (This is unlikely, but you never know.)

Scoreboard & Midwinter Teams

As promised, here are the scores from last night's practice, including the final pre-midwinter totals, and the starting teams for Midwinter based on the scores.

Scoreboard


Upper Team


Lower Team

Midwinter stuff for tonight

Just a reminder about two important Midwinter Details for tonight.

1. Remember to bring your $15 annual quizzing fee.

2. If you need a Quiz Team shirt, remember to bring $13 for a t-shirt or $21 for a hoodie. And come early, as it is first-come, first served.

Midwinter Rules Reminders

During practice quizzes, we tend to relax things a bit to allow everyone to have fun. But it is important to remember that Midwinter is one of the two big Quiz Meets each year where every rule is followed to the letter. Here are some notes to keep in mind this weekend:

1. The only person who may talk during the question is the Quiz Master. The only person who may talk during the answer is the person whom the Quiz Master has called upon. Any other quizzer speaking or communicating in any way (sign language, mouthed words) will be assessed a FOUL.

2. Only a Captain or the Quizzer who answered a question may CONTEST the Quiz Master's ruling. The Captain may then choose one other quizzer to confer with, before presenting the contest. Random quizzers on the pads can not contest.

3. No Bible or Scripture Portion may be open during a quiz. Not even in the audience or "bench". Once the quiz begins, it must be put away.

4. A Quizzer, once having jumped and been called upon, can not turn off his or her light, even by accident. Doing so may result in a FOUL.

5. You may contest only the results of a given question or ruling. You may not contest the question. Even if the question was poorly phrased, constructed, or read. The Quiz Master may choose to throw out a question, but a quizzer may not contest it.

The rest of the rules you know. If you have any questions on the rules, please be sure to bring them on Wednesday and ask them of the coaches.

Scoreboard

Finish the Verse and Reference Questions for Luke 16

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

Question: According to Luke 16:13, you cannot what?
Answer: (No servant can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other.) You cannot serve both God and Money.


Question: FTV: No servant can serve...
Answer: ...two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money." (Luke 16:13)

Even tithing has its limits

Midwinter Quiz Details

Midwinter Quiz is a week from tomorrow (January 24). It is amazing how quickly this year has gone. This year's quiz will be a bit different this year, as we are not staying overnight. Midwinter is being help at Montgommery EFC in Belle Mead, NJ, so we will be driving up and back the same day. Here are the details.

Driving Schedule:
- 6:00 AM: Leave Calvary Church parking lot (yes, we know it is early, feel free to bring pillows to snooze in the vans)
- 8:30 AM: Arrive at Montgommery
- 6:00 PM: Dinner at fast food
- 8:00 PM: Return to Calvary Church

Costs:
Yearly Quizzing Fee: $15 (This also covers lunch at Midwinter and Districts)
Gas: $5
Dinner: $5 - $10 (We're stopping at fast-food. Something like Wendy's or Burger King)

Total Cost: about $30

Must-Bring Items:
- Quiz Team T-shirt or Hoodie (Or comparable blue shirt. Coach Mark will have shirts to purchase on Wednesday, $13 t-shirt, $21 hoodie first-come, first served)
- Jeans (No shorts, please)
- Shoes (No sandals please)

Recommended Items:
- Scripture portion or Pocket bible for study
- Question lists for study
- Warm clothes (It is MidWINTER and there may be outside activities)

Please come to next Wednesday's quiz practice ready to RSVP for this event. If you are not coming to practice, please e-mail or call Coach Jim.

WEEK 20: Study Luke 16

This week (January 15 thru January 21), please study Luke 16.

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

DOWNLOAD: If you want to download the MP3, click here (Password is "quizpad", without the quotes.)

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

Study Tip: Are you far behind on your studying and unsure how to make a difference next Saturday at Midwinter? All is not lost. In general, Midwinter tends to emphasize the last few chapters studied. If you spend this week REALLY learning Luke 16, you will have a chance to put your knowledge to use when you get onto the pads.


Upcoming Events:
Saturday, January 24: Midwinter Quiz in Montgommery, NJ

REMINDER: Ready your Quiz Team shirt

It might seem like this goes without saying, but long experience shows it is best to remind when in doubt. Midwinter is next Saturday, and it is important that all quizzers are wearing their official Quiz Team t-shirt or hoodie for the event. (If you do not have one, and would like to buy one, please contact Coach Mark.) If you have not already, now is the time to get everything ready. Parents, Please take note.

REMINDER: Parents welcome at Midwinter Quiz

Midwinter is coming up in only week and a half. Most years, we see a few parents drive down to cheer us on, but we wanted to remind families this year that Midwinter is in Montgommery, NJ and thus only a few hours drive away. More parents and families may want to come on down and be the designated cheering section, since there are no costly overnight hotel stays required.

Scoreboard

Reference Questions for Luke 15

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

Question: According to Luke 15:6, rejoice with me why?
Answer: Then he calls his friends and neighbors together and says, 'Rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep.'

Question: According to Luke 15:7, I tell you what?
Answer: I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.

Question: According to Luke 15:9, rejoice with me why?
Answer: And when she finds it, she calls her friends and neighbors together and says, 'Rejoice with me; I have found my lost coin.'

Question: According to Luke 15:10, I tell you what?
Answer: In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.

The Better Half

IMPORTANT: Annual Quizzing Fee is due for Midwinter

We try to keep the costs of quizzing as low as possible. We charge only for gas and food at the monthly quiz meets. But for the big 2 quizzes of the year a little extra is needed in order to cover trophies, hiring Quizmasters, etc. As in past years, this fee is due at Midwinter.

The cost for this year is $15 per quizzer.

This is an increase in cost from last year, but now also includes a lunch and snacks at Midwinter and Districts. The fee is required even if you are going to miss Midwinter or Districts.

If this cost is a critical issue for anyone, please contact the coaches ASAP. We do not want this to keep anyone from Midwinter.

WEEK 19: Study Luke 15

This week (January 8 thru January 14), please study Luke 15.

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

DOWNLOAD: If you want to download the MP3, click here (Password is "quizpad", without the quotes.)

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

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, check out this link may be helpful.


Upcoming Events:
Saturday, January 24: Midwinter Quiz in Montgommery, NJ

REMINDER: Practice resumes TONIGHT

It has been a few weeks, so remember that we resume our weekly Quiz Team practices tonight at 7 PM. Please try to be prompt so that we can start on time, and get as many quizzes in as possible.

Vocabulary in Luke 14

There are a few words in each chapter which may be new to you. This little feature may help you to get a better understanding of what you are reading.

There in front of him was a man suffering from dropsy. - Luke 14:2

Dropsy: An old term for the swelling of soft tissues due to the accumulation of excess water.

In years gone by, a person might have been said to have dropsy. Today one would be more descriptive and specify the cause. Thus, the person might have edema due to congestive heart failure.

If he is not able, he will send a delegation while the other is still a long way off and will ask for terms of peace. - Luke 14:32

Delegation: A person or group of persons officially elected or appointed to represent another or others

President-Elect Barack Obama to be sworn in on Lincoln's Bible

A reminder of how central faith has been to the history of America is the fact that our leaders choose to be sworn into office while placing their hand on a Bible. For President-Elect Barack Obama, the perfect Bible to choose for this duty is one owned by Abraham Lincoln - another President from Illinois.

The Lincoln Bible is part of the rare book and special collections at the Library of Congress in Washington. Clark Evans heads one of the sections there. "There is a palpable connection between Mr. Lincoln the great emancipator and having this Bible used by our first African American president," he said.

The Bible was purchased for Lincoln's first inauguration in 1861 by a clerk of the US Supreme Court. The court's seal authenticates its historic use. Evans says the Bible is not usually exhibited, except on special occasions like this.

Reference Questions for Luke 14

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

Question: According to Luke 14:1, Jesus went where?
Answer: To eat in the house of a prominent Pharisee

Question: According to Luke 14:7-8, he told them what?
Answer: When he noticed how the guests picked the places of honor at the table, he told them this parable: "When someone invites you to a wedding feast, do not take the place of honor, for a person more distinguished than you may have been invited.

Question: According to Luke 14:15, blessed is whom?
Answer: "Blessed is the man who will eat at the feast in the kingdom of God."

Question: According to Luke 14:26, who cannot be my disciple?
Answer: If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and sisters--yes, even his own life--he cannot be my disciple.

Question: According to Luke 14:27, who cannot be my disciple?
Answer: Anyone who does not carry his cross and follow me cannot be my disciple.

Question: According to Luke 14:33, who cannot be my disciple?
Answer: In the same way, any of you who does not give up everything he has cannot be my disciple.

Question: According to Luke 14:34, what is good?
Answer: Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again?

Finish the Verse for Luke 14

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

Question: FTV: For everyone who exalts himself...
Answer: ...will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted." (Luke 14:11)

Question: FTV: And anyone who does not...
Answer: ...carry his cross and follow me cannot be my disciple. (Luke 14:27)

Question: FTV: In the same way, any...
Answer: ...of you who does not give up everything he has cannot be my disciple. (Luke 14:33)

Always think of our "Sponsor"

WEEK 18: Study Luke 14

This week (January 1 thru January 7), please study Luke 14.

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

DOWNLOAD: If you want to download the MP3, click here (Password is "quizpad", without the quotes.)

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

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:
Saturday, January 24: Midwinter Quiz in Montgommery, NJ