THIS WEEK: Review Ephesians 1 thru 6

This week (January 14 thru January 20), please review Ephesians, Chapters 1-6.

If you want to read the chapters online, click here.

Click here to listen to audio of the chapter.

Study Tip: It was a long holiday break, but now we're back in the swing of things with weekly practices and a regular schedule.  Don't struggle trying to figure out a new way of doing things, but focus on re-establishing the habits and schedule you had before the holidays.  At the very least, be sure to read the chapter(s) twice every day.

THIS WEEK: Study Ephesians, Chapter 6

No, this is not a broken record.  Bible Quiz Practice finally resumes next Wednesday.  This week (January 7 thru January 13), please continue studying Ephesians, Chapter 6.

If you want to read the chapter online, click here.

Click here to listen to audio of the chapter.

If you'd like to read a commentary on the chapter, click here.

Study Tip: Practices resume next Wednesday, so if you've fallen behind then now is the time to get back on the horse.  If you've stayed faithful, then good for you and be sure to not to slack off as things come down to the wire.

THIS WEEK: Study Ephesians, Chapter 6

This week (December 24 thru January 13), please continue studying Ephesians, Chapter 6.

If you want to read the chapter online, click here.

Click here to listen to audio of the chapter.

If you'd like to read a commentary on the chapter, click here.

Study Tip: We're still a few weeks off from the return of Bible Quizzing, but the Christmas season can be an excellent time to find relevance in the words you read.  As you study this week, take the time to reflect on how the coming of Jesus in human form applies to the words of the chapter.  It is only because he came to Earth, to live for us, to die for us, and to rise again, that we can have the assurance of the apostles.

THIS WEEK: Study Ephesians, Chapter 6

This week (December 24 thru January 13), please continue studying Ephesians, Chapter 6.

If you want to read the chapter online, click here.

Click here to listen to audio of the chapter.

If you'd like to read a commentary on the chapter, click here.

Study Tip: We're still a few weeks off from the return of Bible Quizzing, but the Christmas season can be an excellent time to find relevance in the words you read.  As you study this week, take the time to reflect on how the coming of Jesus in human form applies to the words of the chapter.  It is only because he came to Earth, to live for us, to die for us, and to rise again, that we can have the assurance of the apostles.

THIS WEEK: Study Ephesians, Chapter 6

This week (December 17 thru January 13), please study Ephesians, Chapter 6.

If you want to read the chapter online, click here.

Click here to listen to audio of the chapter.

If you'd like to read a commentary on the chapter, click here.

Study Tip: We've got the next few weeks off from Bible Quiz Team, but don't allow this to stop your momentum.  Set aside a little time every day to study Ephesians 6, and to review the chapters of Galatians and Ephesians that we've been over so far.  Choose one chapter each day and read it through at least twice.  Celebrate the coming of Jesus by the study of His word.

THIS WEEK: Study Ephesians, Chapter 5

This week (December 10 thru December 16), please study Ephesians, Chapter 5.

If you want to read the chapter online, click here.

Click here to listen to audio of the chapter.

If you'd like to read a commentary on the chapter, click here.

Study Tip: Next week is our last practice of 2015.  MAKE THE MOST OF IT!  Focus in and study extra-hard so that you don't lose too much over the two weeks we're off for Christmas and New Years.  End well and retain well.  End badly and you may not even remember what Ephesus is when you return "next year".

THIS WEEK: Study Ephesians, Chapter 4

This week (December 3 thru December 9), please study Ephesians, Chapter 4.

If you want to read the chapter online, click here.

Click here to listen to audio of the chapter.

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

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.

THIS WEEK: Study Ephesians, Chapter 3

This week (November 25 thru December 2), please KEEP STUDYING Ephesians, Chapter 3.

If you want to read the chapter online, click here.

Click here to listen to audio of the chapter.

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

Study Tip: Thanksgiving is over, the turkey is eaten, and there's nothing left to do but start Christmas shopping, right?  WRONG!  This is an excellent day to work off those extra calories by exercising your brain.  Call up another quizzer and set up a time to quiz each other and be thankful for the team!

THIS WEEK: Study Ephesians, Chapter 3

These NEXT TWO weeks (November 19 thru December 2), please study Ephesians, Chapter 3.

If you want to read the chapter online, click here.

Click here to listen to audio of the chapter.

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

Study Tip: We've got two weeks to work thru one chapter, so the temptation will be to slack off.  DON'T DO IT!  Keep focussed and study a little every night.  This is the season for thankfulness to God for His gifts and His Word - including Ephesians 3 - is one of His greatest gifts to us!

THIS WEEK: Study Ephesians, Chapter 2

This week (November 12 thru November 18), please study Ephesians, Chapter 2.

If you want to read the chapter online, click here.

Click here to listen to audio of the chapter.

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

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.

THIS WEEK: Study Ephesians, Chapter 1

This week (November 5 thru November 11), please study Ephesians, Chapter 1.

If you want to read the chapter online, click here.

Click here to listen to audio of the chapter.

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

Study Tip: Are you a morning person or a night owl? Do you find yourself happiest and most focused early in the day, in the middle of it, or late at night when everyone else had gone to bed? Pay attention to these patterns in yourself, and try to study accordingly. If you are a morning person, consider getting up a half hour earlier and studying before school. If you are a night owl, you may want to make your studying the last thing you do before bed. Knowing your own rhythms can be of great help when trying to put God's word into your mind and heart.

THIS WEEK: Review Galatians, Chapters1- 6

This week (October 29 thru November 4), please review Galatians, Chapters 1 through 6.

If you want to read the chapter online, click here.

Click here to listen to audio of the chapter.

Study Tip: Are you a morning person or a night owl? Do you find yourself happiest and most focused early in the day, in the middle of it, or late at night when everyone else had gone to bed? Pay attention to these patterns in yourself, and try to study accordingly. If you are a morning person, consider getting up a half hour earlier and studying before school. If you are a night owl, you may want to make your studying the last thing you do before bed. Knowing your own rhythms can be of great help when trying to put God's word into your mind and heart.

THIS WEEK: Study Galatians, Chapter 6

This week (October 22 thru October 28), please study Galatians, Chapter 6.

If you want to read the chapter online, click here.

Click here to listen to audio of the chapter.

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

Study Tip: Did you know that memories can be linked to aid in recall? Consider doing your studying to a specific piece of music (without lyrics). Then, when you need to recall the chapter for studying, humming the music may bring back the chapter to mind. Some even find that associating other keys, such as smells, can help their recall for difficult passages of scripture.

THIS WEEK: Study Galatians, Chapter 5

This week (October 15 thru October 21), please study Galatians, Chapter 5.

If you want to read the chapter online, click here.

Click here to listen to audio of the chapter.

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

Study Tip: Where do you do your Bible Quizzing studying? In our age of Multitasking, it is common for people to try to study with the TV or radio on. Others try to do it in the main thoroughfare of the house, where parents are cleaning, siblings are talking on the phone, and pets are running by. This is not optimal for memory or concentration. Try finding a quiet corner of the house, and do your studying without music or video paying. Focus can make an incredible difference in your memory retention.

THIS WEEK: Study Galatians, Chapter 4

This week (October 8 thru October 14), please study Galatians, Chapter 4.

If you want to read the chapter online, click here.

Click here to listen to audio of the chapter.

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

Study Tip: How many senses are you engaging when you study? For most of us, the more of our senses we use, the deeper what we study is moved into our memory. Try reading the chapter out loud (engaging eyes and ears). Try writing out the chapter by hand (engaging eyes and hands). Try associating parts of the chapter with pictures that you draw (engaging eyes in multiple ways). Experiment with different ways of embedding scripture into your memory.

THIS WEEK: Study Galatians, Chapter 3

This week (October 1 thru October 7), please study Galatians, Chapter 3.

If you want to read the chapter online, click here.

Click here to listen to audio of the chapter.

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

Study Tip: Having problems absorbing the text in such a way that you can get questions at practice? Consider getting your family or friends involved. Have them pick up a Bible and pick a verse from the chapter you are studying. Have them read the first half (or little bit) of the verse, and then you try to complete as much as you can. This gets you used to hearing the text the same way you will in practice.

THIS WEEK: Study Galatians, Chapter 2

This week (September 24 thru September 30), please study Galatians, Chapter 2.

If you want to read the chapter online, click here.

Click here to listen to audio of the chapter.

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

Study Tip: All bible quizzing is done in the ESV's 2004 edition. This is different from past years which were always in the NIV 1984 version.  If you got a scripture portion from the coaches, it is in the correct version.  Be careful, as if you give answers from the NIV (or other versions) it may be ruled wrong.

THIS WEEK: Study Galatians, Chapter 1

In order to give everyone time to get onto the same page, we'll be repeating Galatians 1 this week.  It was great to see everyone at the Kickoff!

This week (September 17 thru September 23), please study Galatians, Chapter 1.

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

Click here to listen to audio of the chapter.

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

Study Tip: For Bible Quizzing, we recommend at a minimum that quizzers read the chapter at least twice each day. This provides a good foundation for studying as the quizzer becomes familiar with the material. It is often good to make this a first-thing-in-the-morning, and a last-thing-at-night event, as that lodges the material in the brain for the subconscious to work on it during your day and overnight.

THIS WEEK: Study Galatians, Chapter 1

This week (September 10 thru September 16), please study Galatians, Chapter 1.

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

Click here to listen to audio of the chapter.

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

(Note, there will be no puzzles this year, as Acme Quiz has discontinued ESV support.)

Study Tip: For Bible Quizzing, we recommend at a minimum that quizzers read the chapter at least twice each day. This provides a good foundation for studying as the quizzer becomes familiar with the material. It is often good to make this a first-thing-in-the-morning, and a last-thing-at-night event, as that lodges the material in the brain for the subconscious to work on it during your day and overnight.

Upcoming Events:
- September 16 - Practices begin

THIS WEEK: Study Acts, Chapter 28

This week (April 9 thru April 15, please study Acts, Chapter 28.

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.

If you want to download the puzzle for this week, click here.

Study Tip: This is our last week of new material.  After this, it is all review which is much harder to stay motivated for.  Use the excitement and interest of "the new" to keep yourself motivated this week.  Because Districts is almost upon us!

Upcoming Events:

- April 17-18 - Districts Quiz Meet in Dallas, PA