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 )