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