Photos from Homecoming!

The photos from Homecoming are up and ready for your enjoyment! If you know any former quizzers who don't check quizpad.com everyday, you may want to let them know as well. Click on the image below for the whole set.

Pass the word. We will be having Homecoming 2012 next year, as well!

Call it!

WEEK 17: Review Hebrews 7-13

This week (December 29 thru January 4), please review Hebrews, Chapters 7-13

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

Listen to the chapters here. (MP3s coming later.)

Study Tip: We will be quizzing on all of Hebrews next Wednesday. Now is your chance to firm up your knowledge. If you lost last week to Christmas activities, no problem. You've got from now until next Wednesday to catch up. Set aside the time, and be sure to cover some material every day. At the VERY LEAST, read through 2 chapters each day, twice a day, which will cover all 13 chapters by next Wednesday.

Upcoming Events:
- January 20-22, Midwinter Quiz Meet in Lititz, PA

REMINDER: No Practice Tonight!

There is no practice tonight. Enjoy the night off to spend extra time with your family.

MUSICAL INTERLUDE: I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day

Don't forget why we celebrated so soon!

Happy Birthday, Jesus

Luke 2:1-20
1 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 And everyone went to their own town to register.

4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. 6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.

8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”

13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,

14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven,
and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”

15 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”

16 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. 17 When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, 18 and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. 20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.

Christmas Eve is upon us!

Remember, there are two Christmas Eve services tonight:
- 5:00 PM - Family Service
- 11:00 PM - Candlelight Service

He always knows the right gift!

WEEK 16: Review Hebrews 1-6

This week (December 22 thru December 28), please review Hebrews, Chapters 1-6

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

Listen to the chapters here. (MP3s coming later.)

Study Tip: We have completed our study of Hebrews and will be diving into 1 Peter when we return in January. This is your last, best chance to firm up your knowledge of this book before we start filling our brains with new stuff. Take the opportunity of the next two weeks to identify the chapters you are weak on, and firm up your knowledge. Remember, Midwinter is coming!

Upcoming Events:
- No practice next week (December 28)
- January 20-22, Midwinter Quiz Meet in Lititz, PA

Homecoming is TONIGHT!

Quizzing begins at 7:00 PM. We'll be quizzing on Hebrews 13. All former quizzers are invited to come and quiz.

Snacks and fellowship will begin approximately 8:00 PM. Feel free to come only for the fellowship, if you can't make the quizzing.

Quiz Team Homecoming is TOMORROW!

Are you ready for the return of the Ghosts of Quizzers Past? Quiz Team Homecoming is TOMORROW. We're hoping for a big turnout of graduated quizzers. Whether you last quizzed last year, or you last quizzed decades ago, come on out to quiz against the current team and then stay for snacks and fellowship at 7 PM Wednesday!

Countdown to Homecoming

Rules of the stable...

Finish the Verse Questions for Hebrews 13

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: Do not forget // to entertain...
Answer: ... strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it. (Hebrews 13:2)

Question: Marriage // should be honored...
Answer: ... by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral. (Hebrews 13:4)

Question: Keep // Keep your lives...
Answer: ... free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?” (Hebrews 13:5-6)

Question: Jesus // Christ is the same...
Answer: ... yesterday and today and forever. (Hebrews 13:8)

Question: Through // Jesus, therefore,...
Answer: ...let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that confess his name. And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. (Hebrews 13:15-16)

Question: Obey // your leaders...
Answer: ... and submit to their authority. They keep watch over you as men who must give an account. Obey them so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no advantage to you. (Hebrews 13:17)

Question: May // the God of peace,...
Answer: ...who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, 21 equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. (Hebrews 13:20-21)

Reference Questions for Hebrews 13

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

QUESTION: According to Heb 13:2, Do not forget what?
ANSWER: To entertain strangers (for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it). (cf Heb 13:16; 2Pe 3:8)

QUESTION: According to Heb 13:3, Remember whom?
ANSWER: Those in prison (as if you were their fellow prisoners), and those who are mistreated (as if you yourselves were suffering). (cf Heb 13:7)

QUESTION: According to Heb 13:7, Remember whom?
ANSWER: Your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. (cf Heb 13:3)

QUESTION: According to Heb 13:9, Do not be what?
ANSWER: Carried away by all kinds of strange teachings. (cf 1Pe 3:14, 4:12, 4:16)

QUESTION: According to Heb 13:13, Let us what?
ANSWER: Go to him (Jesus) outside the camp, bearing the disgrace he bore. (cf Heb 4:1, 4:11, 4:14, 4:16, 6:1, 10:22, 10:23, 10:24, 10:25, 12:1, 12:2, 12:28, 13:15)

QUESTION: According to Heb 13:14, We do not have what?
ANSWER: An enduring city (here). (cf Heb 4:15)

QUESTION: According to Heb 13:15, Let us what?
ANSWER: Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise-- the fruit of lips that confess his name. (cf Heb 4:1, 4:11, 4:14, 4:16, 6:1, 10:22, 10:23, 10:24, 10:25, 12:1, 12:2, 12:28, 13;13)

QUESTION: According to Heb 13:16, Do not forget what?
ANSWER: To do good and to share with others (for with such sacrifices God is pleased). (cf Heb 13:2; 2Pe 3:8)

QUESTION: According to Heb 13:22, I urge you to what?
ANSWER: (Brothers,) I urge you to bear with my word of exhortation, (for I have written you only a short letter). (cf Heb 13:19, 1Pe 2:11)

QUESTION: According to Heb 13:23, I want you to what?
ANSWER: Know that our brother Timothy has been released. (cf 2Pe 3:2)

A Whale of a Joke

WEEK 15: Study Hebrews 13

This week (December 15 thru December 21), please study Hebrews, Chapter 13

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

Listen to the chapter here. (MP3s coming later.)

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 Hebrews & 1 Peter has a lot to offer to the team at Midwinter and beyond!

Upcoming Events:
- December 21, Quiz Team Homecoming
- January 20-22, Midwinter Quiz Meet in Lititz, PA

REMINDER: Quiz Team Homecoming is NEXT WEEK

Quiz Team Homecoming is NEXT WEEK! If you have any siblings or parents who are former quizzers, please invite them to come out to next Wednesday's practice. They are invited for the whole thing, but are welcome any time from 7 PM to 8:30 PM. We want them to quiz alongside us, and then stay for some snacks and fellowship afterwards. Spread the word!

MUSICAL INTERLUDE: I Will Follow You

As requested by one enterprising Quizzer. By MikesChair.

Photos from the Christmas Party!

Photos from the Christmas Party are up and ready for your perusal. Click here or on the image below.

Finish the Verse Questions for Hebrews 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: Therefore, since we are surrounded // by...
Answer: ...such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. (Hebrews 12:1)

Question: Let us fix // our eyes..
Answer: ... on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. (Hebrews 12:2)

Question: Consider // him who endured...
Answer: ...such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. (Hebrews 12:3)

Question: And you // have forgotten...
Answer: ... that word of encouragement that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not make light of the Lord’s discipline, and do not lose heart when he rebukes you, because the Lord disciplines those he loves, and he punishes everyone he accepts as a son.” (Hebrews 12:5-6)

Question: Endure // hardship as discipline;...
Answer: ...God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father? (Hebrews 12:7)

Question: No // discipline seems pleasant...
Answer: ...at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. (Hebrews 12:11)

Question: Make // every effort...
Answer: ...to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. (Hebrews 12:14)

Question: See to it that // no one misses...
Answer: ...the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many. (Hebrews 12:15)

Question: Therefore, since we are receiving // a kingdom...
Answer: ...that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, 29 for our “God is a consuming fire.” (Hebrews) 12:28-29)

Reference Questions for Hebrews 12

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

Question: According to Heb 12:1, Let us what?
Answer: (Since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us) Throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. (cf Heb 4:1,11,14,16; 6:1; 10:22,23,24,25; 12:2,28; 13:13,15)

Question: According to Heb 12:2, Jesus is the what?
Answer: The author and perfecter of our faith. (cf Heb 3:1, 12:24)

Question: According to Heb 12:2, Let us what?
Answer: Fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith. (cf Heb 4:1, 4:11, 4:14, 4:16, 6:1, 10:22, 10:23, 10:24, 10:25, 12:1, 12:28, 13;13, 13:15)

Question: According to Heb 12:14, Make every effort to what?
Answer: To live in peace with all men and to be holy. (cf Heb 4:11; 2Pe 1:5, 3:14)

Question: According to Heb 12:14, Why be holy?
Answer: Without holiness no one will see the Lord. (cf 1Pe 1:16)

Question: According to Heb 12:15, See to it that what?
Answer: No one misses the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many. (cf Heb 3:12, 8:5, 12:25)

Question: According to Heb 12:23, God is what?
Answer: The judge of all men. (cf Heb 3:3, 12:29)

Question: According to Heb 12:24, Jesus is the what?
Answer: The mediator of a new covenant. (cf Heb 3:1, 12:2)

Question: According to Heb 12:25, See to it that what?
Answer: You do not refuse him who speaks. (cf Heb 3:12, 8:5, 12:15)

Question: According to Heb 12:26, Now he has what?
Answer: Promised, "Once more I will shake not only the earth but also the heavens." (cf Heb 9:26)

Question: According to Heb 12:28, Let us what?
Answer: (Since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us) Be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe. (cf Heb 4:1, 4:11, 4:14, 4:16, 6:1, 10:22, 10:23, 10:24, 10:25, 12:1, 12:2, 13;13, 13:15)

Question: According to Heb 12:29, God is what?
Answer: A consuming fire. (cf Heb 3:3, 12:23)

Christmas Party is Tonight!

The party is TONIGHT! Hoping to see you all there at 6 PM. Here's your quick checklist to see if you're ready.

• Do you have your wrapped $5-$10 gift for the game? (Quiz team members and coaches only. Not mandatory.)
• Have you arranged with Jim to bring something for the potluck dinner?
• Have you replied to the eVite?
• Are you ready to have some fun?

If you answered YES to all of the above, we'll see you tonight! If you answered NO, what are you waiting for?

WEEK 14: Study Hebrews 12

This week (December 8 thru December 14), please study Hebrews, Chapter 12

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

Listen to the chapter here. (MP3s coming later.)

If you'd like to read a commentary on the chapter, click here. (Free website, ChristNotes.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:
- December 9, Quiz Team Christmas Party
- December 21, Quiz Team Homecoming
- January 20-22, Midwinter Quiz Meet in Lititz, PA

Scoreboard from Practice

Photos from a Quizzer

Coaches aren't the only ones with cameras these days! Quizzer Josh played the shutterbug this past Quiz Meet and has asked me to post his shots for everyone to see. Click on the image below for the whole set.

(Should we give him the nickname "Paparazzi"?)

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, although obviously we're hoping for no issues on Friday.

ANNOUNCEMENT: Quiz Team Homecoming on Wednesday, December 21

This notice has already gone out to most emeritus quizzers via Facebook or e-mail, but please pass this along to any who may not have heard yet.

WHAT IS IT? Quiz Team Homecoming for Former Quizzers of All Ages!

WHEN IS IT? Wednesday, December 21 from 7 PM to 9 PM

WHERE IS IT? Calvary Church, the Round Room

WHAT DOES IT ENTAIL? Former quizzers are invited to come and quiz with the current team on Hebrews, chapter 13, and then stay for a welcome-back celebration with snacks! Come on our to see friends from years past, and encourage the quizzers studying hard today!

DOES IT COST ME ANYTHING? Not a dime. Unless you count the gas for the car, oats for the horse, or shoe-leather for your moccasins to get here.

MY MOM/DAD/UNCLE/AUNT/ROOMMATE WAS A FORMER QUIZZER. SHOULD I ASK THEM TO COME? Absolutely! Anyone who ever quizzed on the Calvary Church quiz team is invited! Pass the word!

ANNOUNCEMENT: Christmas Party on December 9!

It's again time for our annual Bible Quiz Team Christmas Party! This year, the party will be on December 9 and we're hoping all quizzers and their families can attend!

WHEN IS IT? December 9, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

WHERE IS IT? Calvary Church in the old Fellowship Hall (downstairs in the old building)

WHO IS INVITED? All quizzers and their families.

WHAT IS THE COST? There is no monetary cost, but we ask each family to bring an appetizer, entree, or desert. Please contact Coach Jim to work out the details for your family.

WHAT WILL WE DO? Eat a good dinner, conversate, watch a Christmas video, and play our annual "Gift Game".

WHAT IS THE GIFT GAME? All quizzers (but no family members, sorry!) are welcome to bring a wrapped gift costing between $5 and $10. We'll then do our own version of a "Yankee Swap" to see who goes home with which gift. It's lots of fun!

DO I HAVE TO PLAY THE GAME? Nope. We hope you do, but if you don't want to take part, no problem.

ANYTHING ELSE I SHOULD KNOW? In case of snow, keep an eye here on QuizPad.Com for any cancellation/postponement announcements (but don't expect us to cancel unless things are truly inclement, we've partied through storms before!)

Unfair Advantages

WEEK 13: Study Hebrews 11:19-39

This week (December 1 thru December 7), please study Hebrews, Chapter 11:19-39

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

Listen to the chapter here. (MP3s coming later.)

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

Study Tip: Did you notice that we're coming down to the last few chapters of Hebrews? Now is the time to double-down and focus your studying. All of our work in the new year will be on 1 and 2 Peter. So, make the most of your time in Hebrews now! It'll be doubly hard to catch up later!

Upcoming Events:
- December 9, Quiz Team Christmas Party
- December 21, Quiz Team Homecoming
- January 20-22, Midwinter Quiz Meet in Lititz, PA

Scoreboard for Practices & the Quiz Meet in Sparta

MUSICAL INTERLUDE: For the Honor

By Elevation Worship

Photos of the Quiz Meet

Take a moment and relive the fun of the Quiz Meet in Sparta! Click on the images below for each full set.

Coach Mark's Photos:


Coach Matt's Photos:

Finish the Verse Questions for Hebrews 11:1-19

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: Now // faith is being...
Answer: ...sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. (Hebrews 11:1)

Question: By //faith we understand...
Answer: ...that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible. (Hebrews 11:3)

Question: And without // faith...
Answer: ... it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. (Hebrews 11:6)

Reference Questions for Hebrews 11:1-19

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

Question: According to Heb 11:6, What is impossible?
Answer: Without faith it is impossible to please God. (cf Heb 6:4, 6:18, 10:4)

Question: According to Heb 11:8, By faith Abraham what?
Answer: When called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going. (cf Heb 11:11, 17)

Question: According to Heb 11:11, By faith Abraham what?
Answer: Even though he was past age-- and Sarah herself was barren-- was enabled to become a father, because he considered him faithful who had made the promise. (cf Heb 11:8, 17)

Question: According to Heb 11:16, God is not what?
Answer: Ashamed to be called their God (for he has prepared a city for them.) (cf Heb 6:10)

Question: According to Heb 11:17, By faith Abraham what?
Answer: When God tested him, offered Isaac as a sacrifice. (cf Heb 11:8, 11)

WEEK 12: Study Hebrews 11:1-19

This week (November 25 thru November 30), please study Hebrews, Chapter 11:1-19

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

Listen to the chapter here. (MP3s coming later.)

If you'd like to read a commentary on the chapter, click here. (Free website, ChristNotes.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:
- January 20-22, Midwinter Quiz Meet in Lititz, PA

Happy Thanksgiving!

REMINDER: No Practice Tonight!

Please remember that there is NO practice tonight. We're taking the week off, so that you can attend the Thanksgiving Eve Service at church, and celebrate this holiday with your families. Enjoy the break, and we'll see you again next Wednesday!

Reviewing This Week

This will be our first Review Week of the year, where we ask you to go back over existing material rather than learning new stuff. This will allow you to enjoy your Thanksgiving time off, while also solidifying your understanding of the book of Hebrews. Review time should be easier than studying new material, but don't use that as an excuse to slack off! Keeping up the habit of learning is how you stay sharp.

As you review, remember these useful tools:
- The full list of Reference Questions is available here
- The full list of Finish the Verse Questions in available here
- The full list of Keywords can be found here

Happy Birthday, Coach Matt!

Today is Coach Matt's birthday. Take a moment to wish him a happy day here in the comments, over on Facebook, or by e-mail. Let's make today a special day for him!

MUSICAL INTERLUDE: One Mistake

By Seventh Day Slumber

QUIZ MEET: Back at the church!

QUIZ MEET: Leaving Sparta now. GPS says home at 2:30 pm.

QUIZ MEET: Lunch Time!!!

QUIZ MEET: Team Mates

QUIZ MEET: A pause that refreshes

QUIZ MEET: Quizzing begins!

QUIZ MEET: Opening Ceremonies

QUIZ MEET: This... Is... SPARTA!

QUIZ MEET: On the bus, Gus.

QUIZ MEET: Loading up & moving out!

It's all in how you look at it

Details for the Quiz Meet Tomorrow

WHAT TIME DO WE LEAVE THE CHURCH? We're leaving at 7:00 AM. (NOT 7:30 AM, as indicated at practice) Please arrive by 6:50 AM, so that we can load the minibus.

WHERE ARE WE GOING? We'll be quizzing at Sparta Evangelical Free Church in Sparta, NJ

WHAT TIME WILL WE BE BACK? We're looking to be back about 2:00 PM. Teens will be allowed to call their parents when we cross the Tappan Zee Bridge for a more exact timing.

WHAT IS THE COST? Please bring $5 for lunch. Sparta will be providing it.

WHAT CHAPTERS ARE WE QUIZZING ON? We'll be quizzing on Hebrews, chapters 1 through 10.

SCHEDULE CHANGE: Leaving at 7:00 AM Saturday!

There is change from what we discussed at practice last night. We will be leaving for the Quiz Meet at 7:00 AM, not 7:30 AM. Please make a note, and set your alarm clocks a half hour earlier!

WEEK 11: Review Hebrews 1-3

This week (November 17 thru November 23), please review Hebrews, Chapters 1-3

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

Listen to the chapters here. (MP3s coming later.)

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 19, 2011: Quiz Meet in Sparta, NJ
- Wednesday, November 23, 2011: NO PRACTICE

REMINDER: T-Shirts on sale tonight!

If you're in Quizzing and do not have a team shirt (or if you have grown and need a new size), Coach Mark will be selling shirts at practice tonight for $15. These uniforms are not a requirement to quiz, but we suggest all quizzers have them for at last Midwinter and Districts quizzes. If you buy them tonight, you can wear them to the quiz meet this weekend!

MUSICAL INTERLUDE: God Is Not Dead

MUSICAL INTERLUDE: Eyes on the Sparrow

Finish the Verse Questions for Hebrews 10:19-39

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: Let us draw // near to God...
Answer: ...with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. (Hebrews 10:22)

Question: Let us hold //unswervingly...
Answer: ...to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. (Hebrews 10:23)

Question: And let // us consider...
Answer: ...how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. (Hebrews 10:24)

Question: Let us not // give up meeting...
Answer: ... together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. (Hebrews 10:25)

Question: If // we deliberately...
Answer: ...keep on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no sacrifice for sins is left, but only a fearful expectation of judgment and of raging fire that will consume the enemies of God.(Hebrews 10:26-27)

Reference Questions for Hebrews 10:19-39

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

Question: According to Heb 10:21, We have a what?
Answer: A great priest over the house of God. (cf Heb 4:14)

Question: According to Heb 10:22, Let us what?
Answer: Draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. (cf Heb 4:1, 4:11, 4:14, 4:16, 6:1, 10:23, 10:24, 10:25, 12:1, 12:2, 12:28, 13;13, 13:15)

Question: According to Heb 10:23, Let us what?
Answer: Hold unswervingly to the hope we profess (for he who promised is faithful). (cf Heb 4:1, 4:11, 4:14, 4:16, 6:1, 10:22, 10:24, 10:25, 12:1, 12:2, 12:28, 13;13, 13:15)

Question: According to Heb 10:24, Let us what?
Answer: Consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. (cf Heb 4:1, 4:11, 4:14, 4:16, 6:1, 10:22, 10:23, 10:25, 12:1, 12:2, 12:28, 13;13, 13:15)

Question: According to Heb 10:25, Let us what?
Answer: Not give up meeting together as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another-- and all the more as you see the Day approaching. (cf Heb 4:1, 4:11, 4:14, 4:16, 6:1, 10:22, 10:23, 10:24, 12:1, 12:2, 12:28, 13;13, 13:15)

Question: According to Heb 10:36, You will receive what?
Answer: What he has promised (when you have done the will of God). (cf 1Pe 5:4, 2Pe 1:11)

Therefore God again set a certain day, calling it Today...

From Coach Michelina...

WEEK 10: Study Hebrews 10:19-39

This week (November 10 thru November 16), please study Hebrews, Chapter 10:1-18

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

Listen to the chapter here. (MP3s coming later.)

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

Upcoming Events:
- Saturday, November 19, 2011: Quiz Meet in Sparta, NJ

No T-Shirt Orders Tonight

I had planned to bring t-shirts tonight for any quizzers who wanted to buy them before our next Quiz Meet. But I have come down with a nasty cold, and will not be attending practice tonight. I'll start bringing the shirts next week. They can be bought for $15 each.

IMPORTANT: FTV and References for this week corrected!

Apologies for any confusion. FTV and Reference Questions for Hebrews 9 were mistakenly posted Saturday and Sunday. These posts have now been corrected with information from Hebrews 10:1-18. Please review and study as needed.

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MUSICAL INTERLUDE: Strong Enough

Finish the Verse Questions for Hebrews 10:1-18

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: The law // is only a shadow...
Answer: ...of the good things that are coming—not the realities themselves. For this reason it can never, by the same sacrifices repeated endlessly year after year, make perfect those who draw near to worship. (Hebrews 10:1)

Question: But when // this priest...
Answer: ...had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God. Since that time he waits for his enemies to be made his footstool, because by one sacrifice he has made perfect forever those who are being made holy. (Hebrews 10:12-14)

Reference Questions for Hebrews 10:1-18

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

Question: According to Heb 10:4, What is impossible?
Answer: For the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins. (cf Heb 6:4, 6:18, 11:6)

Question: According to Heb 10:10, What was once for all?
Answer: (By that will) We have been made holy through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. (cf Heb 7:27, 9:12, 9:26; 1Pe 3:18)

Question: According to Heb 10:12, He sat down where?
Answer: At the right hand of God. (cf Heb 1:3, 8:1, 12:2)

Question: According to Heb 10:16, I will put my laws where?
Answer: In their hearts (and I will write them on their minds). (cf Heb 8:10)

Unexpected Consequences

WEEK 9: Study Hebrews 10:1-18

This week (November 3 thru November 9), please study Hebrews, Chapter 10:1-18

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

Listen to the chapter here. (MP3s coming later.)

If you'd like to read a commentary on the chapter, click here. (Free website, BibleGateway.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 19, 2011: Quiz Meet in Sparta, NJ

MUSICAL INTERLUDE: Monster

DID YOU KNOW: October 31 is also Reformation Day

Yesterday was not only a day for Trunk or Treat. It was also the day, 494 years ago, that Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the door of the church in Wittenberg and kicked off The Reformation. This is known as Reformation Day and celebrated by many Protestant Christians around the world.

Trunk or Treat Postponed... to Saturday

UPDATE 5 PM: Trunk or Treat has been moved to Saturday, November 5 from 5 PM to 8 PM.

Due to complications arising from this weekend's weather, Trunk or Treat at Calvary Church has been postponed indefinitely. Keep an eye on CalvaryEFC.Com or the church's Facebook page for more details.

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Finish the Verse Questions for Hebrews 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: He did // not enter...
Answer: ...by means of the blood of goats and calves; but he entered the Most Holy Place once for all by his own blood, having obtained eternal redemption. (Hebrews 9:12)

Question: How // much more...
Answer: ..., then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living God! (Hebrews 9:14)

Question: For this reason // Christ...
Answer: ...is the mediator of a new covenant, that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance—now that he has died as a ransom to set them free from the sins committed under the first covenant. Christ. (Hebrews 9:15)

Question: In fact, // the law requires...
Answer: ...that nearly everything be cleansed with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness. (Hebrews 9:22)

Question: For Christ did // not enter...
Answer: ...a man-made sanctuary that was only a copy of the true one; he entered heaven itself, now to appear for us in God’s presence. (Hebrews 9:24)

Question: Just // as man is destined...
Answer: ... to die once, and after that to face judgment, 28 so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many people; and he will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him. (Hebrews 9:27-28)

Reference Questions for Hebrews 9

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

Question: According to Heb 9:12, He entered where?
Answer: The Most Holy Place. (cf Heb 9:24)

Question: According to Heb 9:12, What was once for all?
Answer: He (Christ) entered the Most Holy Place once for all by his own blood. (cf Heb 7:27, 9:26, 10:10; 1Pe 3:18)

Question: According to Heb 9:15, Christ is what?
Answer: The mediator of a new covenant. (cf Heb 3:6)

Question: Q. According to Heb 9:22, The law requires what?
Answer: That nearly everything be cleansed with blood. (cf Heb 7:5)

Question: According to Heb 9:23, What was necessary?
Answer: For the copies of the heavenly things to be purified with these sacrifices, but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these. (cf Heb 8:3)

Question: According to Heb 9:24, He entered where?
Answer: Heaven itself (now to appear for us where in God's presence.) (cf Heb 9:12)

Question: According to Heb 9:26, What was once for all?
Answer: Now he has appeared once for all at the end of the ages to do away with sin by the sacrifice of himself. (cf Heb 7:27, 9:12, 10:10; 1Pe 3:18)

I don't that means what you THINK it means

WEEK 8: Study Hebrews 9

This week (October 27 thru November 2), please study Hebrews, Chapter 9

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

Listen to the chapter here. (MP3s coming later.)

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

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.

Upcoming Events:
- Saturday, November 19, 2011: Quiz Meet in Sparta, NJ

MUSICAL INTERLUDE: Evermore

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Rake & Run?

Finish the Verse Questions for Hebrews 8

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 the ministry // Jesus has received...
Answer: ...is as superior to theirs as the covenant of which he is mediator is superior to the old one, and it is founded on better promises. (Hebrews 8:6)

Reference Questions for Hebrews 8

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

Question: According to Heb 8:1, Such a high priest what?
Answer: Sat down at the right hand of the throne of the majesty in heaven, and (who) serves in the sanctuary. (cf Heb 7:26)

Question: According to Heb 8:3, Every high priest is what?
Answer: Appointed to offer both gifts and sacrifices. (cf Heb 5:1)

Question: According to Heb 8:3, What was necessary?
Answer: For this one (high priest) also to have something to offer. (cf Heb 9:23)

Question: According to Heb 8:5, See to it that what?
Answer: You make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain. (cf Heb 3:12, 12:15, 12:25)

Question: According to Heb 8:6, What is superior to theirs?
Answer: The ministry Jesus has received. (cf Heb 1:4)

Question: According to Heb 8:10, I will put my laws where?
Answer: In their minds (and write them on their hearts). (cf Heb 10:16)

It's all in a day's work