Midwinter "Official" Scores

Here are the "official" scores from Midwinter (i.e. points gotten in "official" quizzes). "Total Score" is points scored overall, "Total Net Score" is points accrued for your team, including points lost due to wrong answers. "Ranking" is how you individually did against everyone who quizzed in your division.



Remember, scores reset as of our next practice.

Finish the Verse Questions for John 14

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

Question: "Do not let...
Answer: ...your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me.” (John 14:1)

Question: “In my...
Answer: ...Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.” (John 14:2-3)

Question: Jesus answered, "I am...
Answer: ...the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6)

Question: "If you love...
Answer: ...me, you will obey what I command.” (John 14:15)

Question: “And...
Answer: ...I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever— the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you.” (John 14:16-17)

Question: “Whoever has...
Answer: ...my commands and obeys them, he is the one who loves me. He who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love him and show myself to him." (John 14:21)

Question: Jesus replied, "If...
Answer: ...anyone loves me, he will obey my teaching. My Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him.” (John 14:23)

Question: “But the...
Answer: ...Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.” (John 14:26)

Question: “Peace...
Answer: ...I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. “(John 14:27)

Reference Questions for John 14

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

Question: According to John 14:1, do not what?
Answer: Do not let your hearts be troubled. (Trust in God ; trust also in me.)

Question: According to John 14:2, I am going there why?
Answer: (In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you.) I am going there to prepare a place for you.

Question: According to John 14:3, what if I go?
Answer: If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. (I - Jesus)

Question: According to John 14:4, you know what?
Answer: You know the way to the place where I am going.

Question: According to John 14:6, I am the what?
Answer: (Jesus answered,) "I am the way and the truth and the life. (No one comes to the Father except through me.)

Question: According to John 14:9, who has seen the Father?
Answer: (Jesus answered: "Don't you know me, Philip, even after I have been among you such a long time?) Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, 'Show us the Father'?

Question: According to John 14:12, I tell you what truth?
Answer: (I tell you the truth,) anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.

Question: According to John 14:17, you know whom?
Answer: (The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him.) But you know him - the Spirit of truth, (for he lives with you and will be in you.)

Question: According to John 14:17, the world cannot what?
Answer: The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. (him/the Spirit of truth)

Question: According to John 14:18, I will not what?
Answer: I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.

Question: According to John 14:21, who loves me?
Answer: Whoever has my commands and obeys them, he is the one who loves me.

Question: According to John 14:26, the Counselor will what?
Answer: The Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.

Question: According to John 14:26, who is the Counselor?
Answer: The Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name

Question: According to John 14:27, I give you what?
Answer: Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you

Question: According to John 14:27, do not what?
Answer: (Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives.) Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

Question: According to John 14:27, I do not what?
Answer: [Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you.] I do not give to you as the world gives. (Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.)

Question: According to John 14:30, who is coming?
Answer: (I will not speak with you much longer, for) the prince of this world is coming.

No one knows the day of the hour...

WEEK 22: Study John 14

This week (January 27 thru February 2), please study John, Chapter 14

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

Download the MP3: 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, Biblegateway.Com)

Study Tip: For me, Midwinter was the event in my Quizzing career where it all started to click. I began to understand WHY I was quizzing, and it served as a jumping-off point to become a better quizzer. You can do the same thing. If you have not been one of our top quizzers to date, use what you have learned now to dedicate yourself to studying for the rest of the year. There is still time to learn enough chapters to be effective, and to use the coming review weeks to brush up your skills on past chapters. You can still be a key player for our team.

Upcoming Events:
- Saturday, February 12, 2011: Quiz Meet - Trumbull, CT

Practice cancelled due to the impending snow!

Midwinter Quiz may be over, but we're still in the middle of winter so the snow is still with us. There will be no practice tonight. But please keep studying! We'll be quizzing on both John 13 and John 14 next week.

Midwinter Scoreboard

Remember, we reset all scores after Midwinter. So, if you did poorly in the first half of the year, you have a great chance to improve your standings before Districts!

Photos from Midwinter

Coach Mark's photos from Midwinter are up and ready for your perusal. Click the image below for the whole set.

Finish the Verse Questions for John 13

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

Question: It...
Answer: ...was just before the Passover Feast. Jesus knew that the time had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he now showed them the full extent of his love. (John 13:1)

Question: Now that...
Answer: ...I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another's feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. (John 13:14-15)

Question: "A...
Answer: ...new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." (John 13:34-35)

Reference Questions for John 13

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

Question: According to John 13:1, Jesus knew what?
Answer: (It was just before the Passover Feast.) Jesus knew that the time had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father.

Question: According to John 13:3, Jesus knew what?
Answer: Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God;

Question: According to John 13:11, he knew what?
Answer: He knew who was going to betray him, (and that was why he said not every one was clean.) (he/Jesus)

Question: According to John 13:16, I tell you what truth?
Answer: (I tell you the truth,) no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him.

Question: According to John 13:18, this is to fulfill what?
Answer: (This is to fulfill) the scripture: 'He who shares my bread has lifted up his heel against me.'

Question: According to John 13:18, I know whom?
Answer: I know those I have chosen.

Question: According to John 13:20, I tell you what truth?
Answer: (I tell you the truth,) whoever accepts anyone I send accepts me; and whoever accepts me accepts the one who sent me."

Question: According to John 13:21, I tell you what truth?
Answer: (After he had said this, Jesus was troubled in spirit and testified,) "I tell you the truth, one of you is going to betray me."

Question: According to John 13:31, now is what?
Answer: (When he - Judas was gone, Jesus said,) "Now is the Son of Man glorified and God is glorified in him."

Question: According to John 13:33, I tell you what?
Answer: (My children, I will be with you only a little longer.) You will look for me, and just as I told the Jews, so I tell you now: Where I am going, you cannot come.

Question: According to John 13:34, I give you what?
Answer: A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.

Question: According to John 13:35, love one another why?
Answer: By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.

Question: According to John 13:36, where I am going, you what?
Answer: (Simon Peter asked him, "Lord, where are you going?" Jesus replied,) "Where I am going, you cannot follow now, but you will follow later."

Question: According to John 13:38, I tell you what truth?
Answer: (Then Jesus answered, "Will you really lay down your life for me? I tell you the truth,) before the rooster crows, you will disown me three times!

MIDWINTER: Back at the church

MIDWINTER: At the Tappan Zee Bridge...

MIDWINTER: Leaving restaurant, GPS estimates arrival home at 7:30 pm.

MIDWINTER: Double Tag Team Claw Machine Win!

MIDWINTER: Lower Team took 2nd place!

MIDWINTER: Dinnertime!

MIDWINTER: Worship!

MIDWINTER: Coaches Quiz! (Both Chesners quizzed out correct.)

MIDWINTER: 3 team tie-breaker

MIDWINTER: Closing ceremonies.

MIDWINTER: Juggling a balanced diet.

MIDWINTER: Lunch

MIDWINTER: Quizzing resumes.

MIDWINTER: Snack time!

MIDWINTER: This... Is... SPARTA!

MIDWINTER: Quizzing begins!

MIDWINTER: Opening ceremonies

MIDWINTER: Gathering for the Opening

MIDWINTER: Arrival in Sparta

MIDWINTER: And we're off! GPS says arrival about 8:45 am.

The chilly faithful!

Gathering in the Cold Dark

MIDWINTER!!!

Looking forward to seeing everyone bright and early at 6:30 AM! It is supposed to be VERY cold, so be sure to dress warmly. If you only have a quiz team t-shirt, this may be a good day to wear it over a turtleneck or have a zip-up sweatshirt that you can wear over it.

Parents, Keep checking back here all day, as we plan to post photos and videos from the road!

Leftovers?

WEEK 21: Study John 13

This week (January 20 thru January 26), please study John, Chapter 13

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

Download the MP3: 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: Miwdinter is 48 hours away! Are you ready? My first Midwinter (as a quizzer) I was NOT prepared. But I was able to make a difference! How? By hunkering down by myself the last night before, and spending every spare minute before and between Quizzes cramming. It's a whole lot less effective than spending the months before studying, but it's still a big help to the team. If it snows on Friday, that may be a special chance to sit down with your scripture portion and learn, learn, learn!

Upcoming Events:
- Saturday, January 22, 2011: Midwinter Quiz Meet - Sparta, NJ

Scoreboard AND Midwinter Teams

We have crossed the Finish Line... or at least the halfway point. Here are the scores from tonight AND the teams for Midwinter.

So... What are we quizzing on tonight?

We missed last Wednesday, so some quizzers may be wondering if we're quizzing on last week's section (John 11:39-57) or this week's section (John 12). The answer is both. Remember, Midwinter is this coming weekend, and we need to be ready for all of the questions they'll have there which will include John 12.

So, please make sure you are ready. If you need to, take a few minutes before or after school to review the material.

Midwinter Details!

It's time for your friendly, neighborhood frequently-asked-questions post on Midwinter.

WHEN IS IT? This Saturday, January 22
WHERE IS IT? Sparta Evangelical Free Church in Sparta, NJ
WHAT TIME DO WE LEAVE CHURCH? 6:30 AM (Yes, we know it's early.)
WHAT TIME WILL WE BE BACK? Depending on traffic and events, between 6:30 PM and 7:00 PM
HOW MUCH WILL IT COST? $16 fee for Midwinter registration (covers lunch here and at Districts) and money for dinner (we'll be stopping on the way home, we recommend about $15)
IS MIDWINTER AN OVERNIGHT THIS YEAR? No. It'll just be a day trip for us all.
WHAT SHOULD WE BRING? If you have a Quiz Team shirt, bring it. Also your scripture portion for studying in the van.
WHAT IF IT SNOWS? Please keep an eye on QuizPad.Com. We're hoping the predicted storm will not affect us. If it does, we'll announce any details here.

Ready to buy?

Finish the Verse Questions for John 12

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

Question: "Leave...
Answer: ...her alone," Jesus replied. " It was intended that she should save this perfume for the day of my burial. You will always have the poor among you, but you will not always have me." (John 12:7-8)

Question: They...
Answer: ...took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting,
"Hosanna!"
"Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!"
"Blessed is the King of Israel!" (John 12:13)

Question: At...
Answer: ...first his disciples did not understand all this. Only after Jesus was glorified did they realize that these things had been written about him and that they had done these things to him. (John 12:16)

Question: “The man...
Answer: ...who loves his life will lose it, while the man who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life.” (John 12:25)

Question: "Now my...
Answer: ...heart is troubled, and what shall I say? 'Father, save me from this hour'? No, it was for this very reason I came to this hour. Father, glorify your name!" (John 12:27-28)

Question: But I, when...
Answer: ...I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to myself." He said this to show the kind of death he was going to die. (John 12:32-33)

Question: Yet at...
Answer: ...the same time many even among the leaders believed in him. But because of the Pharisees they would not confess their faith for fear they would be put out of the synagogue; for they loved praise from men more than praise from God. (John 12:42-43)

Reference Questions for John 12

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

Question: According to John 12:14-15, what is written?
Answer: Jesus found a young donkey and sat upon it, as it is written, "Do not be afraid, O Daughter of Zion; see, your king is coming, seated on a donkey's colt."

Question: According to John 12:23, what has come?
Answer: (Jesus replied,) "The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified."

Question: According to John 12:24, I tell you what truth?
Answer: (I tell you the truth,) unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds.

Question: According to John 12:26, who must follow me?
Answer: Whoever serves me must follow me;

Question: According to John 12:26, my Father will what?
Answer: My Father will honor the one who serves me.

Question: According to John 12:31, now is what?
Answer: Now is the time for judgment on this world; now the prince of this world will be driven out.

Question: According to John 12:34, the Christ will what?
Answer: (The crowd spoke up,) "We have heard from the Law that the Christ will remain forever, (so how can you say, 'The Son of Man must be lifted up'? Who is this 'Son of Man'?")

Question: According to John 12:38, this was to fulfill what?
Answer: This was to fulfill the word of Isaiah the prophet: "Lord, who has believed our message and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?"

Question: According to John 12:42, who believed in him?
Answer: Yet at the same time many even among the leaders believed in him. (But because of the Pharisees they would not confess their faith for fear they would be put out of the synagogue;

Question: According to John 12:46, I have come into this world why?
Answer: (I have come into the world) as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness.

Midwinter is NEXT Saturday

We missed practice this week, so we missed the chance to remind you that next Saturday is Midwinter! This will not be an overnight trip this year. We'll be leaving early on Saturday, and returning late. Midwinter is in Sparta, NJ. Study hard and be ready!

Please note there is a $16 fee per quizzer to attend Midwinter. This covers lunch at BOTH Midwinter AND Districts, as well as incidental costs for the District to run the program. (No, you don't get a discount if you only want to attend one event.) You can bring the $16 fee to practice on next Wednesday or on Saturday morning.

Updated 8:51 AM: Also, we're recommending quizzers bring about $10 for dinner. Quizzing will end between 4 and 5 PM, and we'll probably stop on the way home.

WEEK 20: Study John 12

This week (January 13 thru January 19), please study John, Chapter 12

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

Download the MP3: 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: Are you far behind on your studying and unsure how to make a difference next Saturday at Midwinter? All is not lost. In general, Midwinter tends to emphasize the last few chapters studied. If you spend this week REALLY learning John 12, you will have a chance to put your knowledge to use when you get onto the pads.

Upcoming Events:
- Saturday, January 22, 2011: Midwinter Quiz Meet - Sparta, NJ

Snow & the Bible

In this season of falling flakes, it is inevitable that snow is on our minds. So, what does the Bible have to say about snow? You might be surprised how often snow is mentioned, and how varied is its use in scripture.

Snow in reference to Jesus Christ has to do with His glory. Already in the event known as the Transfiguration (Mk 9:3), we read that his garments were shining, exceeding white as snow. In the resurrection story in Matthew 28:3 the appearance of the angel was like lightning and his clothes were white as snow. In the last book of the Bible John sees Jesus in this way: His head and hair were white like wool, as white as snow, and his eyes were like blazing fire. John tells us that when he saw the Lord in all his glory he fell at his feet as though dead. (Rev. 1:14, 17)

Tomorrow's practice canceled

We have just gotten the official word. Quiz Team Practice is canceled for tomorrow due to the expected snowstorm. Please use the extra time to study and prepare. Remember, Midwinter is nearly upon us!

SCHEDULE CHANGE: March Quiz Meet

The March Quiz Meet has been moved from March 12 in Trumbull, to March 19 in Cresskill, NJ. Please update your family calendars appropriately. The team calendar has already been updated.

Scoreboard

Finish the Verse Questions for John 11:39-57

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

Question: “He did...
Answer: ...not say this on his own, but as high priest that year he prophesied that Jesus would die for the Jewish nation, and not only for that nation but also for the scattered children of God, to bring them together and make them one.” (John 11:51-52)

Reference Questions for John 11:39-57

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

Question: According to John 11:45, who put their faith in him?
Answer: Many of the Jews who had come to visit Mary, and had seen what Jesus did, put their faith in him.

Question: According to John 11:49, Caiaphas was what?
Answer: Was high priest that year

Question: According to John 11:55, when it was almost time for the Jewish Passover what happened?
Answer: When it was almost time for the Jewish Passover, many went up from the country to Jerusalem for their ceremonial cleansing before the Passover.

Time to rethink things

WEEK 19: Study John 11:39-57

This week (January 6 thru January 12), please study John, Chapter 11:39-57

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

Download the MP3: 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, Biblegateway.Com)

Study Tip: Do you learn the chapter well, but have a hard time placing questions in a real quiz where it is across multiple chapters? Creating and studying an outline of a book or chapters can be very helpful in putting it all in order in your mind. If you need an example of a good outline, this link may be helpful.

Upcoming Events:
- Saturday, January 22, 2011: Midwinter Quiz Meet - Sparta, NJ

What's in a name?

Standings for Midwinter

Here are the team standings for Midwinter. Remember, it is only a few weeks away, so stay focused and keep studying!

Finish the Verse Questions for John 11:1-38

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

Question: Jesus said to her,...
Answer: ..."I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; 26and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?" (John 11:25-26)

Reference Questions for John 11:1-38

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

Question: According to John 11:5, Jesus loved whom?
ANSWER: Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus.

Question: According to John 11:21, who said, "Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died."
ANSWER: Martha

Question: According to John 11:25, I am the what?
ANSWER: (Jesus said to her,) "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies;

Question: According to John 11:25-26, he who believes in me will what?
ANSWER: He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die.

Question: According to John 11:25, who will live?
ANSWER: (Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life.) He who believes in me will live, even though he dies;

Question: According to John 11:27, the Christ is whom?
ANSWER: The Son of God, who was to come into the world

Question: According to John 11:32, who said, "Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died."
ANSWER: Mary

Question: According to John 11:35, who wept?
ANSWER: Jesus wept.

Happy New Year!

We here at the Quizzer's Pad want to wish every Quizzer, parent, graduate, and reader a VERY happy 2011. May God bless you in this new year, and may your knowledge of His word steadily increase.

If you're interested in reading through the Bible in 2011, this page is a good place to start!