WEEK 5: Study John 4:1-26

This week (September 30 thru October 6), please study John, Chapter 4:1-26

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

Listen Online: Click here to download an MP3 of the chapter. (As always, the password is "quizpad" without the quotes.)

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

Study Tip: Ask yourelf, are you learning SCRIPTURE or QUIZ QUESTIONS? Bible quizzing is certainly a great competition, but our ultimate goal is to really learn the Bible verses we are studying. Be sure as you read through these books, you take the time to make sure you understand what you read. Are there terms you don't understand? Ask your parents, or the coaches. Are there concepts or stories referred that you have not read? Seek them out in the Old Testament! The more you understand what you read, the better you will be able to bring it back later when you need it.

Upcoming Events: Saturday, November 6: Quiz Meet - Cresskill, NJ

What is your Religion IQ?

What do you know about religion? Not just Christianity, but the many different religions that surround us. If you're like most Americans, you don't know very much. A new study shows that American religious knowledge is at, perhaps, an all-time low.

More than half of Protestants (53 percent) cannot correctly identify Martin Luther as the person who inspired the Protestant Reformation. Forty-five percent of Catholics do not know that their church teaches that the bread and wine used in Communion do not merely symbolize but actually become the body and blood of Christ. And 43 percent of Jews do not recognize that Maimonides, one of the most venerated rabbis in history, was Jewish.

Coach Mark's Photos from the Quiz Meet

Click on the image below for the whole set!

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Finish the Verse Questions for John 3

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

Question: In reply...
Answer: ...Jesus declared, "I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again." (John 3:3)

Question: Jesus answered, "I tell you...
Answer: ...the truth, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit. (John 3:5)

Question: Just...
Answer: ...as Moses lifted up the snake in the desert, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life.
(John 3:14-15)

Question: "For God...
Answer: ...so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son,[f] that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. (John 3:16-17)

Question: Whoever believes...
Answer: ...in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because he has not believed in the name of God's one and only Son. (John 3:18)

Question: This is the...
Answer: ...verdict: Light has come into the world, but men loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil. Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that his deeds will be exposed. (John 3:19-20)

Question: But whoever...
Answer: ...lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what he has done has been done through God." (John 3:21)

Question: The Father...
Answer: ...loves the Son and has placed everything in his hands. Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God's wrath remains on him." (John 3:35-36)

Quiz Meet: One lunch, two teams

Quiz Meet: Lunchtime!

Reference Questions for John 3

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

Question: According to John 3:1, Nicodemus was what?
Answer: A man of the Pharisees, a member of the Jewish ruling council

Question: According to John 3:2, we know what?
Answer: (He (he/Nicodemus) came to Jesus at night and said,) "Rabbi, we know you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the miraculous signs you are doing if God were not with him."

Question: According to John 3:3, I tell you what truth?
Answer: (In reply Jesus declared,) "I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again."

Question: According to John 3:5, I tell you what truth?
Answer: (Jesus answered,) "I tell you the truth, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit.

Question: According to John 3:11, I tell you what truth?
Answer: (I tell you the truth,) we speak of what we know, and we testify to what we have seen, but still you people do not accept our testimony.

Question: According to John 3:13, no one has ever what?
Answer: Gone into heaven (except the one who came from heaven--the Son of Man)

Question: According to John 3:16, who shall have eternal life?
Answer: Whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

Question: According to John 3:22, who baptized?
Answer: (After this, Jesus and his disciples went out into the Judean countryside, where he spent some time with them, and) He - Jesus baptized.

Question: According to John 3:23, John was what?
Answer: John also was baptizing at Aenon near Salim, because there was plenty of water, (and people were constantly coming to be baptized.)

Question: According to John 3:33, God is what?
Answer: (The man who has accepted it has certified that) God is truthful.

Question: According to John 3:35, the Father loves the Son and what?
Answer: (The Father loves the Son) and has placed everything in his hands.

Question: According to John 3:36, who has eternal life?
Answer: Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, (but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God's wrath remains on him.)

What about a scroll?

REMINDER: Quiz Meet Saturday

WHAT: Trumbull's Home Quiz Meet - Our First Quiz Meet of the 2010-2011 Season
WHEN DO QUIZZERS ARRIVE: 8:45 AM
WHEN WILL OTHER TEAMS ARRIVE: 9:00 AM
WHAT TIME WILL WE BE DONE: Noon
WHAT IS THE COST: $5 for lunch (Subway sandwiches)
ANYTHING ELSE: Don't forget to bring a bottle of soda or juice!

WEEK 4: Study John 3

This week (September 23 thru September 29), please study John, Chapter 3

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

Listen Online: Click here to download an MP3 of the chapter. (As always, the password is "quizpad" without the quotes.)

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

Upcoming Events: This Saturday, September 25: Quiz Meet - Trumbull, CT

MP3 from Mr Sarris are here!

We want to extend our thanks to Mr. George Sarris for again agreeing to record MP3s for us of this year's chapters for Quiz Team! If you want to add these to your iPod/MP3 Player to enhance your study schedule, click on the links below:
- John 1
- John 2
As always, use the password "quizpad" (without the quotes) to download these. They are available for only 90 days.

Subsequent chapters will be posted with the weekly update.

Reminder: Trumbull's Home Quiz Meet is Saturday!

This coming weekend, we will have our first quiz meet of the year... and it will be right here in Trumbull!!! We'll be hosting teams from Cresskill, Mongomery, and Sparta, NJ for a day of Bible Quizzing, fun, and fellowship. Parents and siblings are welcome to attend and cheer us on. Quizzing will extend from about 9 AM to about noon. (Quizzer will be asked to come earlier in order to help with setup.) We'll be quizzing on John 1 and John 2.

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Finish the Verse Questions for John 2

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

Question: This, the...
Answer: ...first of his miraculous signs, Jesus performed at Cana in Galilee. He thus revealed his glory, and his disciples put their faith in him. (John 2:11)

Question: After...
Answer: ...he was raised from the dead, his disciples recalled what he had said. Then they believed the Scripture and the words that Jesus had spoken. (John 2:22)

Reference Questions for John 2

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

Question: According to John 2:11, who put their faith in him?
Answer: (This, the first of his miraculous signs, Jesus performed at Cana in Galilee. He thus revealed his glory, and) his disciples put their faith in him.

Question: According to John 2:13, Jesus went up to Jerusalem when?
Answer: When it was almost time for the Jewish Passover, (Jesus went up to Jerusalem.)

Question: According to John 2:17, what is written?
Answer: (His disciples remembered that it is written:) "Zeal for your house will consume me."

Question: According to John 2:22, they believed what?
Answer: They believed the Scripture and the words that Jesus had spoken. (they/his disciples)

Smile!

WEEK 3: Study John 2

This week (September 16 thru September 22), please study John, Chapter 2

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

Listen Online: Click here to listen to the chapter. (We're hoping to have MP3s again this year, but are still working on them.)

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

Study Tip: Have you checked out the Keywords List link in the links list to the left? Keywords are words used only once in all of the chapters we are studying. By learning the keywords for a chapter, you can quickly identify where a question comes from if you jump before you are certain of an answer. Studying keywords can make the difference between a good and a great quizzer.

Upcoming Events: Saturday, September 25: Quiz Meet - Trumbull, CT

New Bible Quizzing Rules

You may not know it, but every year the rules for Bible Quizzing change a little bit to keep up with the times. We keep the most current rules up here on the website for you, but it may not have occurred to you to actually take a moment and read them over. Well, here's your chance as we have now posted the new 2010-2011 rulebook. Read them online, or download them for review later.

Familiarity with these rules may be critical at Midwinter or Round-up, where Contests are allowed and the rules are strictly adhered to.

FROM DR. RON: The Chiasm of John 1:1-18

Dr. Ron Fay is a former Trumbull Quizzer from back in the days when Coach Mark and Coach Matt were competing. In the days since then, his love of the Bible has lead him to a PhD in New Testament Greek with a specialty in the works of the apostle John. He is now the Chair of the Johannine Literature Study Group for the Evangelical Theological Society, and a pastor at Cornerstone Community Church.

FROM DR RON - The Chiasm of John 1-1-18

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Finish the Verse Questions for John 1:29-51

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

Question: The next...
Answer: ...day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, "Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! (John 1:29)

Question: I would...
Answer: ...not have known him, except that the one who sent me to baptize with water told me, 'The man on whom you see the Spirit come down and remain is he who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.' I have seen and I testify that this is the Son of God.
(John 1:33-34)

Reference Questions for John 1:29-51

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

Question: According to John 1:32, I saw what?
Answer: (John gave this testimony:) "I saw the Spirit come down from heaven as a dove and remain on him."

Question: According to John 1:40, Andrew was what?
Answer: * Simon Peter's brother, * was one of the two who heard what John had said and *(was one) who had followed Jesus.

Question: According to John 1:41, we have found whom?
Answer: The first thing Andrew did was to find his brother Simon and tell him, "We have found the Messiah" (that is, the Christ).

Question: According to John 1:41, the Christ is whom?
Answer: The Messiah

Question: According to John 1:43, he said to WHOM, "Follow me."?
Answer: Finding Philip, he said to him, "Follow me." (he/Jesus)

Question: According to John 1:44 Andrew was what?
Answer: Was from the town of Bethsaida.

Question: According to John 1:45, we have found whom?
Answer: (Philip found Nathanael and told him,) "We have found the one Moses wrote about in the Law, and about whom the prophets also wrote--Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph."

Question: According to John 1:51, I tell you what truth?
Answer: (He then added, "I tell you the truth,) you shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man."

Irony & Sin

WEEK 2: Study John 1:29-51

This week (September 9 thru September 15), please study John, Chapter 1, Verses 29-51.

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

Listen Online: Click here to listen to the chapter. (We're hoping to have MP3s again this year, but are still working on them.)

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

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.

Upcoming Events: Saturday, September 25: Quiz Meet - Trumbull, CT

Reminder: The First Quiz Practice of the Year is TONIGHT!

The first practice of the year is TONIGHT, starting at 7:00 PM in the Round Room/Missions Room. Hoping to see all of you there!

Photos from the Kickoff

It was a good time, with good ice cream, at the Quiz Team Kickoff last week. Click on the image below for the whole set.

What are you reading?

Finish the Verse Questions for John 1:1-28

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

Question: In the...
Answer: ...beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. (John 1:1)

Question: Through...
Answer: ...him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. (John 1:3)

Question: In him...
Answer: ...was life, and that life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not understood it. (John 1:4-5)

Question: He was...
Answer: ...in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. (John 1:10)

Question: Yet to...
Answer: ...all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God— children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband's will, but born of God. (John 1:12-13)

Question: The Word...
Answer: ...became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.
(John 1:14)

Question: For the...
Answer: ...law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.
(John 1:17)

Question: No one has...
Answer: ...ever seen God, but God the One and Only,who is at the Father's side, has made him known. (John 1:18)

Question: John...
Answer: ...replied in the words of Isaiah the prophet, "I am the voice of one calling in the desert, 'Make straight the way for the Lord.' " (John 1:23)

Question: "I baptize...
Answer: ...with water," John replied, "but among you stands one you do not know. He is the one who comes after me, the thongs of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie." (John 1:26-27)

Reference Questions for John 1:1-28

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

Question: According to John 1:14, the Word what?
Answer: The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. (We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.)

Question: According to John 1:18, no one has ever what?
Answer: Seen God, (but God the One and Only, who is at the Father's side, has made him known.)

Question: According to John 1:27, he is the one who WHAT?
Answer: He is the one who comes after me, the thongs of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie. (he/Jesus - me/John the Baptist)

FROM DR. RON: Introduction to the Gospel of John

Dr. Ron Fay is a former Trumbull Quizzer from back in the days when Coach Mark and Coach Matt were competing. In the days since then, his love of the Bible has lead him to a PhD in New Testament Greek with a specialty in the works of the apostle John. He is now the Chair of the Johannine Literature Study Group for the Evangelical Theological Society, and a pastor at Cornerstone Community Church.

We start off our new series "FROM DR. RON" with his introduction to this year's book.

The Gospel of John is one of the simplest yet profound works in the New Testament. John weaves together stories from the life of Jesus in order to create a beautiful tapestry of theological depth. Using words like light, darkness, water, hour, and truth, John builds upon each section of his gospel until the significance of each passage can only be understood in light of the rest of the book.

John begins “in the beginning,” making an intentional parallel to Genesis. As the Spirit hovered over the unformed world so did Jesus enter into a darkened world, unformed spiritually. He was sent as the light of the world, and so darkness ran from him and did not and could not understand him. He was sent to his enemies in order to make them more than friends, to make them family, children of God.

John’s purpose in writing is to answer two questions: 1) who is Jesus? 2) why should I care? The answer to Jesus’ identity is more spectacular than the other Gospels in many respects due to the theological richness of John’s language and his use of the Old Testament as a comparison to Jesus. Everything done in the Old Testament Jesus does even better. He is the better Moses (the lifted up language, the feeding of the 5000), he is a better Elijah (raises the widow’s son), and instead of holding onto someone’s authority he comes in his own Name. As the Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke) tend to focus on Jesus’ followers when Jesus goes off alone, John supplements them by following Jesus instead.

In terms of the book itself, John breaks into two main parts. The Book of Signs contains chapters 1:19- end of chapter12, and the Book of Glory, containing 13-20. 1:1-18 is the introduction and chapter 21 is the conclusion or postscript. The Book of Signs is called that because it contains the seven signs John uses to show who Jesus is. The Book of Glory is called that because it contains Jesus’ teaching about himself and his final glorification through death and resurrection.

As you read through John, look at the repeated words. Keep a list of them as you go in order to see the themes John interweaves in his story. John truly is a master of his craft in illuminating the person of Jesus, using the Old Testament, describing memorable scenes, and answering the two questions.

Who is Jesus? God incarnate, the sacrificial lamb, the one who died and rose again.

Why should I care? Because he did this in order that you might repent, believe, and become an adopted child of God.

WEEK 1: Study John 1:1-28

This week (September 2 thru September 8), please study John, Chapter 1, Verses 1-28.

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

Listen Online: Click here to listen to the chapter. (We're hoping to have MP3s again this year, but are still working on them.)

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

Study Tip: The minimum you need to do in order to be an effective quizzer is to read through the section twice daily. First thing in the morning, and last thing at night usually works for me. If you absorb information better by hearing than reading, you may want to consider listening through the section instead.

Upcoming Events: Saturday, September 25: Quiz Meet - Trumbull, CT

The Kickoff is TONIGHT!

Come on out at 7:00 PM! We're looking forward to seeing everyone, and getting to know a whole new team.