SCOREBOARD: Standings for Midwinter

The way we work Midwinter every year, the top 5 scorers from each division will be the "starting 5" on the pads.  Everyone else will be on the "bench" to come in if the starters quiz out.  Here's a glimpse of how the current standings look.  You still have a few weeks to improve your position!

REFERENCE QUESTIONS: Matthew 15

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

QUESTION:  According  to  Mat  15:11, What  does  not  make  him  'unclean'?

ANSWER:  What  goes  into  a  man's  mouth. 15:20

QUESTION:  According  to  Mat  15:20, What  does  not  make  him  'unclean'?
ANSWER:  Eating  with  unwashed  hands. 15:11

QUESTION:  According  to  Mat  15:25, Who  knelt  before  him?
ANSWER:  The  (Canaanite) woman  (whose  daughter  was  suffering  terribly  from  demon-possession). 8:2; 9:18; 17:14; 27:29

QUESTION:  According  to  Mat  15:30, He  healed  whom?
ANSWER:  (Them) The  lame, the  blind, the  crippled, the  mute  and  many  others. 4:24; 12:15; 19:2; 21:14

QUESTION:  According  to  Mat  15:37, The  disciples  picked  up  how  many  basketfuls  of  broken  pieces  that  were  left  over?
ANSWER:  Seven. 14:20

QUESTION:  According  to  Mat  15:38, The  number  of  those  who  ate  was  how  many?
ANSWER:  Four  thousand  (besides  women  and  children). 14:21

FINISH THE VERSE: Matthew 15

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:    For out // of the heart…

ANSWER:  …come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander. These are what make a man unclean; but eating with unwashed hands does not make him unclean.  (Matthew 15:19-20 )

QUESTION:    Great // crowds came to him,…

ANSWER:  ...bringing the lame, the blind, the crippled, the mute and many others, and laid them at his feet; and he healed them. The people were amazed when they saw the mute speaking, the crippled made well, the lame walking and the blind seeing. And they praised the God of Israel.  (Matthew 15:30-31 )

QUESTION:    Jesus called // the crowd…

ANSWER:  …to him and said, "Listen and understand. What goes into a man's mouth does not make him unclean, but what comes out of his mouth, that is what makes him unclean."  (Matthew 15:10-11 )

QUESTION:    You hypocrites! // Isaiah was right…

ANSWER:  ...when he prophesied about you:  "These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me.  They worship me in vain; their teachings are but rules taught by men. "  (Matthew 15:07-09 )

MUSICAL INTERLUDE BONUS: Light of the Stable (with Christmas Lights)

WEEKLY COMIC: Feeding the Lunch Rush

WEEK 17: Study Matthew, Chapter 15

This week (December 27 thru January 2), please study Matthew, Chapter 15.

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

Download an MP3 of the chapter.

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

Study Tip: Were you surprised at Homecoming how well the former quizzers did?  After all, for some, it has been 20 years since they had been a quizzer!  The fact is, the habits of studying and memorization you form now will last a lifetime. And the scripture you memorize now will always be with you.  Remember, every day as you study, that you're not just studying for the next practice or the next quiz, you're studying for life!

Upcoming Events:
- Saturday, January 19 - Midwinter Quiz Meet in Sparta, NJ

REMINDER: No practice today

Just a reminder that we are not having practice tonight.  Enjoy a night off to spend with friends and family.

MUSICAL INTERLUDE: Christ is Come!

Merry Christmas!  Happy birthday Jesus!

SCOREBOARD: December 19

Quizzer Scoreboard:

Former Quizzer Scoreboard:

Fun with the Coaches

Sorry, folks.  I just couldn't resist.  Merry Christmas from the Trumbull Coaches!



(The "Happy Holidays" at the end is the only option offered.  I would have preferred a more Christ-centered salutation.)

Photos from Homecoming!

Photos from Wednesday's 2012 TRUMBULL HOMECOMING are online and ready for your enjoyment.  Click on the image below for the whole set.

WEEKLY COMIC: Walk Before You Run

WEEK 16: Review Matthew, Chapters 11-14

This week (December 20 thru December 26), please review Matthew, Chapters 11-14.

There is no practice next week, to allow Quiz Team families to celebrate Christmas and the New Year.  We use such weeks as review weeks.  Please take a moment and consider your weakest chapters, so you can focus there for this week.

Past Chapter Resources:

• Matthew 11
• Matthew 12
• Matthew 13
• Matthew 14

Study Tip: There's going to be a huge temptation to take the next week "off" from Bible Quizzing.  After all, it's Christmas and then New Years and you're going to be busy anyway.  But the brain is like a muscle.  If you use it, it gets stronger.  If you let it rest, it gets weaker.  Don't let your knowledge of the Gospel of Matthew weaken over the next two weeks!  Keep working and stay strong!  Midwinter is coming!


Upcoming Events:
- Saturday, January 19 - Midwinter Quiz Meet in Sparta, NJ

REMINDER: Homecoming is TONIGHT!

Our annual Trumbull Bible Quiz Team Homecoming event is tonight.  Former quizzers should arrive at 7 PM to quiz, or 8 PM for fellowship.  We're hoping for a good turnout!

MUSICAL INTERLUDE: I Heard The Bells on Christmas Day

SCOREBOARD: December 5 & 12

REFERENCE QUESTIONS: Matthew 14

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

QUESTION:  According  to  Matthew  14:14, He  had  compassion  on  whom?

ANSWER:  (Them) A  large  crowd. 9:36; 20:34

QUESTION:  According  to  Matthew  14:20, The  disciples  picked  up  how  many  basketfuls  of  broken  pieces  that  were  left  over?

ANSWER:  Twelve. 15:37

QUESTION:  According  to  Matthew  14:21, The  number  of  those  who  ate  was  how  many?

ANSWER:  About  five  thousand  men  (besides  women  and  children). 15:38

QUESTION:  According  to  Matthew  14:26, Who  were  terrified?

ANSWER:  (They) The  disciples. 17:6; 27:54

QUESTION:  According  to  Matthew  14:33, Who  worshiped  him?

ANSWER:  Then  those  who  were  in  the  boat. 2:11; 28:9, 17

FINISH THE VERSE: Matthew 14

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:  And when they // climbed...
...into the boat, the wind died down. Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, "Truly you are the Son of God."  (Matthew 14:32-33)

WEEKLY COMIC: Parabolic Funny

WEEK 15: Study Matthew, Chapter 14

This week (December 7 thru December 19), please study Matthew, Chapter 14.

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

Download an MP3 of the chapter.

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

Study Tip: We are now approaching the halfway point in the Quizzing Year. Are you suddenly realizing how far behind you are in the study process? Fear not! Most quiz meets tend to have more questions from the last few chapters studied, than from anywhere else. If you have not been studying to your best up until now, start fresh this week and you'll quickly see an expert in the later chapters of Matthew has a lot to offer to the team at Midwinter and beyond!

Upcoming Events:
- Wednesday, December 19 - Quiz Team Homecoming!
- Saturday, January 19 - Midwinter Quiz Meet in Sparta, NJ

REMINDER: Homecoming is next week!

Next Wednesday will be our annual Trumbull Bible Quiz Team Homecoming!  Any former quizzer is invited to join us for time of remembrance and celebration.  Come at 7:00 PM to quiz with the current team (on Matthew 14), or come at 8:00 PM for a time of snacks and fellowship.

Please be sure to remind any friends or family members who may be in town for Christmas break.

MUSICAL INTERLUDE: Christmas is Coming

Photos from the Christmas Party

Photos from the Christmas Party are up and ready for your enjoyment.  Click on the image below or click here to see them all.

REFERENCE QUESTIONS: Matthew 12

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

QUESTION:  According  to  Matthew12:3, Haven't  you  read  what?

ANSWER:  What  David  did  when  he  and  his  companions  were  hungry? 12:5, 19:4

QUESTION:  According  to  Matthew12:5, Haven't  you  read  what?
ANSWER:  (In  the  Law) That  on  the  Sabbath  the  priests  in  the  temple  desecrate  the  day  and  yet  are  innocent? 12:3, 19:4

QUESTION:  According  to  Matthew12:8, The  Son  of  Man  is  what?
ANSWER:  Lord  of  the  Sabbath. 26:45

QUESTION:  According  to  Matthew12:17-18, What  was  spoken  through  the  prophet  Isaiah?
ANSWER:  "Here  is  my  servant  whom  I  have  chosen, the  one  I  love, in  whom  I  delight; I  will  put  my  Spirit  on  him, and  he  will  proclaim  justice  to  the  nations." 3:3; 8:17

QUESTION:  According  to  Matthew12:22, Jesus  healed  whom?
ANSWER:  (Him) A  demon-possessed  man  who  was  blind  and  mute. 4:24; 12:15; 15:30; 19:2; 21:14

QUESTION:  According  to  Matthew12:41, One  greater  than  whom  is  here?
ANSWER:  Jonah. 12:6, 42

QUESTION:  According  to  Matthew12:42, One  greater  than  whom  is  here?
ANSWER:  Solomon. 12:6, 41

FINISH THE VERSE: Matthew 12

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:  But I tell you that // men...

ANSWER:  ...will have to give account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken.  (Matthew 12:36 )

QUESTION:  For as // Jonah was...

ANSWER:  ...three days and three nights in the belly of a huge fish, so the Son of Man will be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.  (Matthew 12:40 )

QUESTION:  Make // a tree good...

ANSWER:  ...and its fruit will be good, or make a tree bad and its fruit will be bad, for a tree is recognized by its fruit.  (Matthew 12:33 )

QUESTION:  Pointing // to his disciples,...

ANSWER:  ...he said, "Here are my mother and my brothers. For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother."  (Matthew 12:49-50 )

QUESTION:  The good // man brings...

ANSWER:  ...good things out of the good stored up in him, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in him.  (Matthew 12:35 )

REMINDER: Christmas Party Tonight!

Hope to see you all at there tonight with a potluck dish!

WEEKLY COMIC: Sabbath Irony

WEEK 14: Study Matthew, Chapter 13

This week (December 6 thru December 12), please study Matthew, Chapter 14.

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

Download an MP3 of the chapter.

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

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:
- Wednesday, December 19 - Quiz Team Homecoming!
- Saturday, January 19 - Midwinter Quiz Meet in Sparta, NJ

SCOREBOARD: October 17 - November 28

Apologies for falling behind on the scoreboard.  Life happened, as it often does.  Here are the current standings!

Gift Game Help

Every year some people have NO problem thinking of ideas for presents for the gift game at the Quiz Team Christmas party. ...And every year some people are ABSOLUTELY stumped. If you need some ideas, here are a few popular ideas from past years.

• Nerf toys (guns, balls, etc.)
• Tool sets
• Bible-themed toys
• Christian CDs
• Candy
• Gift Cards

If the weather should turn nasty, be sure to keep your eyes here on QuizPad.Com for any announcements. We have had to postpone the party before for safety reasons, but at the moment weather reports indicate a quiet day for Friday.

MUSICAL INTERLUDE: Joy to the World

REFERENCE QUESTIONS: Matthew 12

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

QUESTION:  According  to  Matthew 12:3, Haven't  you  read  what?

ANSWER:  What  David  did  when  he  and  his  companions  were  hungry? 12:5, 19:4

QUESTION:  According  to  Matthew 12:5, Haven't  you  read  what?

ANSWER:  (In  the  Law) That  on  the  Sabbath  the  priests  in  the  temple  desecrate  the  day  and  yet are  innocent? 12:3, 19:4

QUESTION:  According  to  Matthew 12:8, The  Son  of  Man  is  what?

ANSWER:  Lord  of  the  Sabbath. 26:45

QUESTION:  According  to  Matthew 12:17-18, What  was  spoken  through  the  prophet  Isaiah?

ANSWER:  "Here  is  my  servant  whom  I  have  chosen, the  one  I  love, in  whom  I  delight; I  will  put  my  Spirit  on  him, and  he  will  proclaim  justice  to  the  nations." 3:3; 8:17

QUESTION:  According  to  Matthew 12:22, Jesus  healed  whom?

ANSWER:  (Him) A  demon-possessed  man  who  was  blind  and  mute. 4:24; 12:15; 15:30; 19:2; 21:14

QUESTION:  According  to  Matthew 12:41, One  greater  than  whom  is  here?

ANSWER:  Jonah. 12:6, 42

QUESTION:  According  to  Matthew 12:42, One  greater  than  whom  is  here?

ANSWER:  Solomon. 12:6, 41

FINISH THE VERSE: Matthew 12

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:  But I tell you that // men...

...will have to give account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken.  (Matthew 12:36 )

QUESTION:  For as // Jonah was...

...three days and three nights in the belly of a huge fish, so the Son of Man will be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.  (Matthew 12:40 )

QUESTION:  Make // a tree good...
...and its fruit will be good, or make a tree bad and its fruit will be bad, for a tree is recognized by its fruit.  (Matthew 12:33 )

QUESTION:  Pointing // to his disciples,...
...he said, "Here are my mother and my brothers. For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother."  (Matthew 12:49-50 )

QUESTION:  The good // man brings...
...good things out of the good stored up in him, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in him.  (Matthew 12:35 )

WEEKLY COMIC: Stylin'

WEEK 13: Study Matthew, Chapter 12

This week (November 29 thru December 5), please study Matthew, Chapter 12.

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

Download an MP3 of the chapter.

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

Study Tip: Are you taking full advantage of the tools available to you for studying?  While we provide commentaries, MP3s, puzzles, lists of reference and FTV questions, scripture portions and keywords, many quizzers wind up just doing the same old thing and just read the chapters for their studying.  There is nothing wrong with that, but it can become old hat after a while and you can lose the excitement that comes with new discoveries.  Consider really digging into ALL of the tools at your disposal to reignite your excitement for Bible Quizzing!

Upcoming Events:
- Friday, December 7 - Christmas Party in Trumbull, CT
- Saturday, January 19 - Midwinter Quiz Meet in Sparta, NJ

ANNOUNCEMENT: Annual Bible Quiz Team Christmas Party

It's that time of year again!  The annual Bible Quiz Team Christmas Party will be held on Friday, December 7.  And both Trumbull and Monroe will be celebrating together!

WHEN:  Friday, December 7
STARTING TIME:  6:00 PM
ENDING TIME:  About 9:00 PM
WHERE:  Calvary Evangelical Free Church in Trumbull, CT (Fellowship Hall)
WHO IS INVITED:  Quizzers and their families
WHAT DO I BRING:  A potluck dish for each family and each quizzer is invited to take part in the "Gift Game".
WHAT IS THE "GIFT GAME":  Similar to a "Yankee Swap", each participant will bring a wrapped gift worth between $5 and $10.  Then we'll go around the room and play the game to figure out who gets what gift.

Hope to see you all there!

MUSICAL INTERLUDE: All For You

REFERENCE QUESTIONS: Matthew 11

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

QUESTION:  According  to  Matthew 11:6, Blessed  is  who?

ANSWER:  The  man  who  does  not  fall  away  on  account  of  me. 21:9, 23:39

QUESTION:  According  to  Matthew 11:10, What  is  written?

ANSWER:  "I  will  send  my  messenger  ahead  of  you, who  will  prepare  your  way  before  you."

QUESTION:  According  to  Matthew 11:22, It  will  be  more  bearable  for  whom  on  the  day  of  judgment?

ANSWER:  Tyre  and  Sidon. 10:15, 11:24

QUESTION:  According  to  Matthew 11:24, It  will  be  more  bearable  for  whom  on  the  day  of  judgment?

ANSWER:  Sodom. 10:15, 11:22

FINISH THE VERSE: Matthew 11

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:  Jesus replied, "Go // back...
ANSWER:  ...and report to John what you hear and see: The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy are cured, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor."  (Matthew 11:04-05 )

QUESTION:  Come // to me, all you...
ANSWER:  ...who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.  (Matthew 11:28-30 )

MUSICAL INTERLUDE: Thankful

WEEK 12: Study Matthew, Chapter 11

This week (November 23 thru November 28), please study Matthew, Chapter 11.

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

Download an MP3 of the chapter.

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:
- Friday, December 7 - Christmas Party in Trumbull, CT
- Saturday, January 19 - Midwinter Quiz Meet in Sparta, NJ

Happy Thanksgiving!

REMINDER: No Practice Tonight

There is no practice tonight.  Go and enjoy Thanksgiving week with your family instead.  We'll resume, as normal, next Wednesday!

PHOTOS: Trumbull Quiz Meet

The photos from this weekend's Quiz Meet are up and ready for your enjoyment. Click on either of the links/images below to see either set.

Coach Mark's Photos:


Coach Matt's Photos:

BIBLE NEWS: 2012 National Bible Bee

It is good to remember that our system of Bible Quizzing and memorization isn't the only one.  Recently, the 2012 National Bible Bee kicked off and hundreds of kids & teens came out to compete in learning scripture!

The fourth annual Bible Bee kicked off Wednesday in Sevierville, Tenn., where 300 qualifiers from across the U.S. began competing in events designed to test their knowledge of the Scriptures. The books that will be focused on throughout this year's competition are 1 and 2 Timothy – letters written by the Apostle Paul to Timothy, a young pastor in Ephesus.
At the local level,contestants had thoroughly studied 2 Timothy and memorized at least 25 Bible Memory passages. Children in each age division – primary, junior and senior – at the national challenge are also responsible for having thoroughly studied 1 Timothy and having memorized several hundred additional verses from throughout both the Old and New Testaments.

BONUS COMIC: Wondrous Creation

QUIZ MEET: Heading home!

QUIZ MEET: Lunchtime!

QUIZ MEET: The whole room.

QUIZ MEET: 3 on 3

QUIZ MEET: Quizzing begins... With 3 teams

QUIZ MEET: A Full House #biblequizzing

QUIZ MEET: See you there!

The quiz meet is today!  We'll see you there!

WEEKLY COMIC: Winner!

WEEK 11: Review Matthew, Chapters 1-10

This week (November 15 thru November 21), please review Matthew, Chapters 1-10.

There is no practice next week, to allow Quiz Team families to celebrate Thanksgiving.  We use such weeks as review weeks.  Please take a moment and consider your weakest chapters, so you can focus there for this week.

Past Chapter Resources:

• Matthew 1
• Matthew 2
• Matthew 3
• Matthew 4
• Matthew 5
• Matthew 6
• Matthew 7
• Matthew 8
• Matthew 9
• Matthew 10

Study Tip: Have you noticed over time that you come to associate certain places with certain activities? Sports people find themselves automatically putting on their game face as they walk into a gym. Have you considered doing your studying in the same place every day? After a while, your mind will learn to associate that place with focus and concentration, and getting into the zone will be just a little easier.

Upcoming Events:
- Saturday, November 17 - Quiz Meet in Trumbull, CT
- No practice for Wednesday, November 22 - Thanksgiving Week

CHECKPOINT: Matthew 8, 9, & 10

Can you believe it has been three weeks since the last practice?  Hard to believe.  There will be a lot of material to cover tonight.  Are you ready?  These checkpoint questions can be a useful way to see if your studying is up to snuff.  If not, time to crack the Bible and cram!

QUESTIONS:
1.  REFERENCE:  According  to  Matthew  8:13, Who  was  healed?
2.  REGULAR :  Proclaim from the ROOFS, what is whispered where?
3.  FTV :  The men // were amazed...
4.  REGULAR :  It is not the HEALTHY who need WHAT?
5.  REGULAR :  Not one of WHAT will fall to the ground APART from the will of your Father?

6.  SITUATION:  Who said it? To whom? When? What was the result? - "Take heart, daughter. Your faith has healed you."

ANSWERS:
1.  His  (centurion's) servant. 9:22, 15:28, 17:18
2.  In your ear  (Matthew 10:27 )
3.  ...and asked, "What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the waves obey him!"  (Matthew 8:27 )
4.  Need a DOCTOR  (Matthew 9:12 )
5.  Them (them - sparrows)  (Matthew 10:29 )

6.  Jesus turned and saw her. He said (her/a woman who had been subject to BLEEDING for twelve years) -- After she came up behind him and touched the edge of his cloak --And the woman was healed from that moment.  (Matthew 9:20-22 )

REMINDER: The Next Quiz Meet is Saturday

This Saturday is the next Bible Quiz Meet, and it's going to be on our home turf.  Hope to see you all there!

WHEN:  Saturday, November 17
STARTING TIME:  9:00 AM
ENDING TIME:  1:00 PM
COST:  $5 for lunch
CONTENT:  Matthew 1-10

REMINDER: Study Matthew 8, 9, *AND* 10

It's been a strange few weeks with both Hurricane Sandy and the Snowvember weather event conspiring to keep us at home on Wednesdays!  But this Wednesday, we will be FREE to meet and quiz to our hearts content.  Remember, we'll be quizzing on ALL MISSED CHAPTERS.  So, come ready to compete on Matthew chapters 8, 9, and 10.  There's a Quiz Meet coming up on Saturday, so we can't afford to slack off now!

REFERENCE QUESTIONS: Matthew 10

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

QUESTION:  According  to  Matthew 10:15, It  will  be  more  bearable  for  whom  on  the  day  of  judgment?
ANSWER:  Sodom  and  Gomorrah. 11:22, 11:24

QUESTION:  According  to  Matthew 10:19, Do  not  worry  about  what?
ANSWER:  What  to  say  or  how  to  say  it  (when  they  arrest  you). 6:25, 6:34

QUESTION:  According  to  Matthew 10:28, Do  not  be  afraid  of  whom?

ANSWER:  Those  who  kill  the  body  but  cannot  kill  the  soul. 10:26

QUESTION:  According  to  Matthew 10:35, I  have  come  to  what?

ANSWER:  Turn  "a  man  against  his  father, a  daughter  against  her  mother, a  daughter-in-law  against  her  mother-in-law." 5:17

FINISH THE VERSE: Matthew 10

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:  Anyone // who loves his father…
ANSWER:  or mother more than me is not worthy of me; anyone who loves his son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me; and anyone who does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me.  (Matthew 10:37-38 )

QUESTION:  Are // not two sparrows…
ANSWER:  …sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.  (Matthew 10:29-31 )

QUESTION:  Do not be // afraid of…
ANSWER:  …those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.  (Matthew 10:28 )

QUESTION:  Whoever acknowledges // me before…
ANSWER:  …men, I will also acknowledge him before my Father in heaven. But whoever disowns me before men, I will disown him before my Father in heaven.  (Matthew 10:32-33 )

QUESTION:  Whoever finds // his life…
ANSWER:  ...will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.  (Matthew 10:39 )

WEEKLY COMIC: Pun Collections

WEEK 10: Study Matthew, Chapter 10

This week (November 8 thru November 14), please study Matthew, Chapter 10.

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

Download an MP3 of the chapter.

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

Study Tip: During the holiday season, it becomes increasingly difficult to stay focused on Quiz Team.  Parties, concerts, plays, etc. eat more and more into your daily study time. How do you cope? First, accept the fact that your life will have competing priorities and that sometimes Quiz Team can't be #1. Second, realize that we only HAVE time if we MAKE TIME. Set aside some time every day for studying. Make it the same time, as much as possible, and try to be disciplined. Eventually, study time will become a habit, and something you won't have to work so hard to keep up.

Upcoming Events:
- Saturday, November 17 - Quiz Meet in Trumbull, CT

ALERT: PRACTICE IS CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER

Unfortunately, due to adverse weather conditions, we will not be having practice tonight.  Enjoy a night off, and let's get going onto Matthew chapter 10 for next week.  Remember, next Saturday is the November Quiz Meet!

REMINDER: Today's Schedule

Practices resume tonight.  We're looking forward to seeing all of you at regular time to quiz on Matthew 8 and Matthew 9.

But they are also predicting a storm today, which may include snow.  If the church should be closed and practice cancelled, we will be announcing it here as soon as we know about it.  So, be sure to check back from time to time.

MUSICAL INTERLUDE: Whom Shall I Fear?

REMINDER: We're quizzing on Matthew 8 *and* 9 Wednesday!

We had to take a week off for Trunk-Or-Treat and Hurricane Sandy, but we'll be resuming practices this Wednesday at the normal time!  Remember, we did not stop the study schedule, and will be quizzing on both Matthew 8 and Matthew 9.  See you there!  (And thanks to Mrs. Pasquini for the photos below)

REFERENCE QUESTIONS: Matthew 9

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

QUESTION:  According  to  Matthew  9:13, I  have  not  come  why?

ANSWER:  To  call  the  righteous  (but  sinners). 5:17

QUESTION:  According  to  Matthew  9:18, Who  came  and  knelt  before  him?

ANSWER:  A  ruler. 8:2, 15:25, 17:14

QUESTION:  According  to  Matthew  9:22, Who  was  healed  from  that  moment?

ANSWER:  The  woman  (who  had  been  subject  to  bleeding  for  twelve  years). 17:18

QUESTION:  According  to  Matthew  9:36, He  had  compassion  on  whom?

ANSWER:  (Them) The  crowds. 14:14; 20:34

FINISH THE VERSE: Matthew 9

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:  On hearing // this, Jesus said,…

ANSWER:  ..."It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. But go and learn what this means: ëI desire mercy, not sacrifice.í For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners."  (Matthew 9:12-13 )

QUESTION:    Then he said // to his disciples,…

ANSWER:  …"The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field."  (Matthew 9:37-38 )

QUESTION:    When he // saw the crowds,…

ANSWER:  ...he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.  (Matthew 9:36 )

WEEKLY COMIC: Sleeping In

WEEK 9: Study Matthew, Chapter 9

This week (November 1 thru November 7), please study Matthew, Chapter 9.

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

Download an MP3 of the chapter.

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

Study Tip: Looking for more study tips from a different source? Check out StudyTips.Org for other ideas for improving your studying of the Bible and in school.

Upcoming Events:
- Saturday, November 17 - Quiz Meet in Trumbull, CT

REMINDER: NO PRACTICE TONIGHT

There is no Bible Quiz Team practice tonight, because the church is closed while people deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.  (Trunk or Treat has been moved to Sunday, November 4.)  Please be praying for those affected.

But keep studying!  We'll be moving onto Matthew 8 for next Wednesday.

Coach Mark's Photos from the Quiz Meet

Coach Mark (from Monroe, but has subbed once or twice this year) has posted his photos from the Cresskill Quiz Meet and Liberty Island Trip.  Click here or on the image below for the whole set.

REMINDER: No practice on Wednesday

Please keep in mind there is no practice on Wednesday, due to Trunk or Treat.  Even if the event is cancelled by the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, we will not be meeting.

Coach Matt's Photos from the Quiz Meet

Coach Matt (from Monroe) has posted his photos from the Quiz Meet & Liberty Island Trip for your viewing pleasure. Click here, or on the image below for the whole set!

REFERENCE QUESTIONS: Matthew 8

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

QUESTION:  According  to  Matthew  8:1, Large  crowds  followed  him  when?

ANSWER:  When  he  came  down  from  the  mountainside. 19:2

QUESTION:  According  to  Matthew  8:2, Who  came  and  knelt  before  him?

ANSWER:  A  man  with  leprosy. 9:18, 15:25, 17:14

QUESTION:  According  to  Matthew  8:13, Who  was  healed?

ANSWER:  His  (centurion's) servant. 9:22, 15:28, 17:18

QUESTION:  According  to  Matthew  8:17, What  was  spoken  through  the  prophet  Isaiah?

ANSWER:  "He  took  up  our  infirmities  and  carried  our  diseases." 12:17

QUIZ MEET: Today in a Nutshell

QUIZ MEET: Homecoming.

QUIZ MEET: Headed home, GPS estimates 6:20 pm arrival

QUIZ MEET: NJ 9/11 Memorial