REMINDER: No practice tonight

Remember, there is NO practice tonight due to Holy Week. Spend the time preparing for Easter with your family. And catching up on any studying you may have gotten behind on. And consider attending the Maundy Thursday service tomorrow.

Coach Mark & Matt's Photos from the Quiz Meet

Photos from the Quiz Meet are up and ready for your viewing. Click in the images below for the sets from Coach Mark and Coach Matt.

Coach Mark's Photos


Coach Matt's Photos

Finish the Verse Questions for 2 Corinthians 11

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

Question: And no...
Answer: ...wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. It is not surprising, then, if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will be what their actions deserve. (2 Corinthians 11:14-15)

Reference Questions for 2 Corinthians 11

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

Question: According to 2 Corinthians 11:3, I am afraid that what?
Answer: I am afraid that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent's cunning, your minds may somehow be led astray from your sincere and pure devotion to Christ.

Question: According to 2 Corinthians 11:23, I have what?
Answer: I have worked much harder, been in prison more frequently, been flogged more severely, and been exposed to death again and again.

Question: According to 2 Corinthians 11:24, I received what?
Answer: Five times I received from the Jews the forty lashes minus one.

Question: According to 2 Corinthians 11:25, three times I what?
Answer: Three times I was beaten with rods, once I was stoned, three times I was shipwrecked, I spent a night and a day in the open sea

Question: According to 2 Corinthians 11:26, I have been what?
Answer: I have been constantly on the move. I have been in danger from rivers, in danger from bandits, in danger from my own countrymen, in danger from Gentiles; in danger in the city, in danger in the country, in danger at sea; and in danger from false brothers.

Question: According to 2 Corinthians 11:27, I have what?
Answer: I have labored and toiled and have often gone without sleep; I have known hunger and thirst and have often gone without food; I have been cold and naked.

All too punny

Tomorrow's Schedule

You don't want to be late! Here is our rough schedule for tomorrow's Trumbull Quiz Meet.
8:30 AM: Trumbull Quizzers arrive & help set up
9:00 AM: Out-of-town Quizzers arrive & snacks ensue!
9:30 AM: Devotionals with Pastor Mike
10:00 AM: Quizzing begins!
- 6 quizzes
12:00 PM: Lunchtime (Don't forget to bring $5 and 2 bottles of soda!)
1:00 PM: Departure & help clean up

WEEK 30: Study 2 Corintians 11

This week (March 25 thru March 31), please study 2 Corinthians, Chapter 11.

REMINDER: There is NO PRACTICE next Wednesday. Celebrate Holy Week with your family instead.

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

DOWNLOAD: Click here to download the MP3 for 2 Corinthians 11. (Password is "quizpad" without the quotes. Available for only 90 days.)

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

Study Tip: This week, you are studying without a Practice to keep you motivated. How are you planning to keep your interest up? One way is to set a personal deadline for your studying. Instead of a formal practice, ask a friend, parent, or sibling to quiz you on the material by a specific time next Wednesday. You'll be amazing how having a deadline can focus your mind!

Upcoming Events:
- Saturday, March 27: Monthly Quiz Meet - Trumbull, CT

What do I need to know for Saturday?

This Saturday is the much-anticipated annual Home Quiz Meet! Montgommery and Essex Fells will be driving up to Trumbull to see all that we have to offer, and to quiz against the very best of the best of the New England District (that's YOU, if you didn't know). Now that the event is so close, what do you need to know as a quizzer?

1. We're having a Big Sandwich for lunch. Bring $5.
2. Bring 2 large bottles of soda. Feel free to bring Diet or fruit juice, if that is what you drink.
3. Parents and siblings are welcome!
4. If you have one, please wear your Quiz Team T-shirt or Sweatshirt. If not, please wear blue.
5. We will be asking you to come early to help set up. Jim will have the exact time tonight.
6. Be ready to stay afterward to help clean-up, too.
7. Please be careful to be good hosts. Keep an eye out for quizzers or coaches who seem lost, and be ready to direct them. (If there is anyone you are unsure about, come and get a coach.)

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Pennies from heaven?

From Finding Elim.

Finish the Verse Questions for 2 Corinthians 10

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

Question: For though...
Answer: ...we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. (2 Corinthians 10:3-4)

Question: We demolish...
Answer: ...arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. And we will be ready to punish every act of disobedience, once your obedience is complete. (2 Corinthians 10:5-6)

Question: But, "Let...
Answer: ...him who boasts boast in the Lord." For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends. (2 Corinthians 10:17-18)

Reference Questions for 2 Corinthians 10

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

Question: According to 2 Corinthians 10:1, I appeal to you how?
Answer: By the meekness and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you

Question: According to 2 Corinthians 10:3, we do not what?
Answer: Though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does.

Question: According to 2 Corinthians 10:9, I do not want to what?
Answer: I do not want to seem to be trying to frighten you with my letters.

Question: According to 2 Corinthians 10:10, some say what?
Answer: Some say, "His letters are weighty and forceful, but in person he is unimpressive and his speaking amounts to nothing."

Question: According to 2 Corinthians 10:13, we will not what?
Answer: We will not boast beyond proper limits, but will confine our boasting to the field God has assigned to us, a field that reaches even to you.

Question: According to 2 Corinthians 10:15-16, our hope is what?
Answer: Our hope is that, as your faith continues to grow, our area of activity among you will greatly expand, so that we can preach the gospel in the regions beyond you.

Question: According to 2 Corinthians 10:16, we do not what?
Answer: We do not want to boast about work already done in another man's territory.

Which do you listen to?

WEEK 29: Study 2 Corintians 10

This week (March 18 thru March 24), please study 2 Corinthians, Chapter 10.

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

DOWNLOAD: Click here to download the MP3 for 2 Corinthians 10. (Password is "quizpad" without the quotes. Available for only 90 days.)

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

Study Tip: Studying each week is important, but have you noticed that the review time each week has been less than stellar? If you're not finding yourself excelling during the new material each week, consider switching a little of your weekly study time over to extra review. If you can become an expert on past weeks, you may shine during the Quiz Meets, and especially Districts!

Upcoming Events:
- Saturday, March 27: Monthly Quiz Meet - Trumbull, CT

Miniature Bibles can be BIG!

Odds are your 1 and 2 Corinthians scripture portion is the smallest "Bible" you have seen in your life. But the Bible comes in many shapes and sizes these days and in one Indian town the world's smallest Bible is catching the attention of many. But it might be a bit too small for practical use for a Quizzer.

"Today, in a way, we are very particular to see a small sized Bible. It's a unique Bible; this is for the first time that a miniature Bible is being sold at our store. The Bible is nearly one inch in breadth, 1.5 inch in length and 0.6 inch in width. It is so beautiful that it can attract anyone," said Father Joseph Vaniamthara.

The locals find this miniature form of Bible very attractive and find it very useful for their children. But it takes a magnifying glass to read it.

Prayer Request: Lionel's surgery

Lionel is having surgery today for his injury. Please be praying that God is with him and gives him peace and comfort during the procedure, and that the doctor's hands are guided to do everything perfectly. And for a speedy recovery, so we see him back at practice as soon as possible!

*NEXT* Saturday is the HOME Quiz Meet

UPDATED 1:30 PM: I had a typo in this post. The Quiz Meet is 3/27. *NEXT* Saturday. Please make sure no one shows up this weekend!

Next Saturday (March 27) is our annual quiz meet in Trumbull, CT! It our one home meet of the year, and parents and siblings are invited to cheer the team on.

We're asking each quizzer to bring 2 bottle of soda or juice. We're doing a large sub for lunch. All quizzers should bring $5. Any family members who want to share in the sub should let Jim know by Wednesday and will also owe $5.

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Finish the Verse Questions for 2 Corinthians 9

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

Question: Remember...
Answer: ...this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. (2 Corinthians 9:6)

Question: Each...
Answer: ...man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. (2 Corinthians 9:7)

Question: And God...
Answer: ...is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. (2 Corinthians 9:8)

Question: Now he...
Answer: ...who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. (2 Corinthians 9:10)

Reference Questions for 2 Corinthians 9

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

Question: According to 2 Corinthians 9:7, each man should what?
Answer: Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

Question: According to 2 Corinthians 9:8, God is what?
Answer: God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.

Question: According to 2 Corinthians 9:9, what is written?
Answer: It is written: "He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever."

Question: According to 2 Corinthians 9:11, you will be what?
Answer: You will be made rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion

Question: According to 2 Corinthians 9:15, thanks be to God why?
Answer: Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!

A Season of Prayer

WEEK 28: Study 2 Corintians 9

This week (March 11 thru March 17), please study 2 Corinthians, Chapter 9.

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

DOWNLOAD: Click here to download the MP3 for 2 Corinthians 9. (Password is "quizpad" without the quotes. Available for only 90 days.)

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

Study Tip: We're now in the season of Lent, when Christians celebrate the weeks before Jesus's death on the cross and resurrection from the dead. It is traditional at this time among some Christians to give up something, in order share in some small way with Christ's suffering. If you're still unable to find time to study, perhaps you might choose something to give up for Lent (maybe a favorite TV program) to provide more time to spend in the scriptures.

Upcoming Events:
- Saturday, March 27: Monthly Quiz Meet - Trumbull, CT

Online Parallel Bible

We use the New International Version exclusively for Bible Quizzing, but every translation of scripture from the original Greek has its own strengths and weaknesses. If you are interested in seeing other translations while studying scripture, you may want to check out the Online Parallel Bible. It provides tools not only for checking different English, but also for checking back to the original language using an interlinear presentation. It can be a very exciting way to try to get deeper into the scriptures!

Maps of Corinth

Are you having a hard time picturing Corinth and the kinds of places the Corinthians live? These two maps may help you to get a better grip on the city we're studying.

Map of the City of Corinth


Map of the Region of Corinth

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Finish the Verse Questions for 2 Corinthians 8

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

Question: For you...
Answer: ...know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich. (2 Corinthians 8:9)

Reference Questions for 2 Corinthians 8

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

Question: According to 2 Corinthians 8:3, they gave how?
Answer: I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability.

Question: According to 2 Corinthians 8:5, they gave how?
Answer: They did not do as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us in keeping with God's will.

Question: According to 2 Corinthians 8:8, I want to what?
Answer: I want to test the sincerity of your love by comparing it with the earnestness of others.

Question: According to 2 Corinthians 8:9, you know what?
Answer: You know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich.

Question: According to 2 Corinthians 8:15, what is written?
Answer: It is written: "He who gathered much did not have too much, and he who gathered little did not have too little."

Show your enthusiasm!

WEEK 27: Study 2 Corintians 8

This week (March 4 thru March 10), please study 2 Corinthians, Chapter 8.

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

DOWNLOAD: Click here to download the MP3 for 2 Corinthians 8. (Password is "quizpad" without the quotes. Available for only 90 days.)

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

Study Tip: As we move ahead each week, are you finding yourself forgetting what you learned in the past week? While we DO have some review weeks coming up, they will NOT be before the next Quiz Meet. Each week, dedicate some time to reviewing the earlier chapters. Take one day (I recommend Sunday) skimming thru the books of 1 and 2 Corinthians, looking to reacquaint yourself with the major arguments and distinctive phrases. And as you learn the NEW chapters, try to remember how they fit into the overall discussion.

Upcoming Events:
- Saturday, March 27: Monthly Quiz Meet - Trumbull, CT

Music to cram by

If you're still busy learning this week's chapter, here is some music from Darth Nader to brighten up your study time. Thanks to Coach Jim for being the videographer.

Bringing your Bible to School?

When I was in high school, I brought my Bible to school all the time - sometimes as a witness, sometimes just as something to read between classes. No one ever gave me a hard time for it. But some students are finding school administrators less than open to it these days.

Nathan de La Garza tells the Racine Journal Times his pastor had challenged him to carry his Bible with him at all times.
It didn't go over well at Park High School, where an assistant principal told him to keep religion discussions out of school.
De La Garza tells the Journal Times the assistant principal was concerned he might offend somebody and entice a physical fight.

Have you faced any discrimination for bringing your Bible to school?

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