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

WEEK 7: Study Hebrews 8

This week (October 20 thru October 26), please study Hebrews, Chapter 8

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

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

MUSICAL INTERLUDE: We Are

Finish the Verse Questions for Hebrews 7

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 former // regulation is set aside...
Answer: ...because it was weak and useless 19 (for the law made nothing perfect), and a better hope is introduced, by which we draw near to God. (Hebrews 7:18-19)

Question: Therefore he // is able...
Answer: ...to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them. (Hebrews 7:25)

Question: Such // a high priest...
Answer: ...meets our need—one who is holy, blameless, pure, set apart from sinners, exalted above the heavens. (Hebrews 7:26)

Question: Unlike // the other high priests,...
Answer: ...he does not need to offer sacrifices day after day, first for his own sins, and then for the sins of the people. He sacrificed for their sins once for all when he offered himself. (Hebrews 7:27)

Scoreboard from Practice

Reference Questions for Hebrews 7

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

Question: According to Heb 7:5, The law requires what?
Answer: The descendants of Levi who become priests to collect a tenth from the people (that is, their brothers-- even though their brothers are descended from Abraham). (cf Heb 9:22)

Question: According to Heb 7:21, He became what?
Answer: A priest (with an oath when God said to him, "The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind: 'You are a priest forever'"). (cf Heb 1:4, 5:9)

Question: According to Heb 7:25, He is able to what?
Answer: Save completely those who come to God through him (because he always lives to intercede for them). (cf Heb 2:18, 5:2)

Question: According to Heb 7:26, Such a high priest what?
Answer: Meets our need. (cf Heb 8:1)

Question: According to Heb 7:27, What was once for all?
Answer: He sacrificed for their sins once for all when he offered himself. (Heb 9:12, 9:26, 10:10; 1Pe 3:18)

REMINDER: Today's Quiz Meet CANCELLED

In case anyone hasn't been checking their e-mail, Facebook, or the website before today, please be aware that today's quiz meet was cancelled due to unforeseen issues with the Sparta and Cresskill Teams. Our next Quiz Meet will be November 19th, in Sparta.

Don't Look Down

SCHEDULE CHANGE: WEEKEND QUIZ MEET CANCELLED

Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances with both the Sparta and Cresskill teams, there will be NO Quiz Meet this weekend. We apologize for the late notice. More information to come here on the Website, as it becomes available. In the meantime, please study Hebrews 7 for next Wednesday.

WEEK 6: Study Hebrews 7

This week (October 13 thru October 19), please study Hebrews, Chapter 7

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

Upcoming Events:
- Saturday, October 15, 2011: Quiz Meet in Trumbull, CT

CANCELLED: Home Meet this Saturday!

Unfortunately, the meet was cancelled due to unforeseen issues with both of the other teams. Our next meet will be in November.

WHERE IS OUR QUIZ MEET THIS SATURDAY?
We're the Home Team! We're quizzing at Calvary Evangelical Free Church in Trumbull, CT

WHAT TIME WILL THINGS BEGIN?
Quizzers are asked to arrive at 8:45 AM to help with setup. Other teams will start arriving about 9 AM. Quizzing will begin about 1/2 hour later. (As always, keep you eyes here for any schedule changes.)

WHAT SHOULD WE BRING?
Each quizzer should bring $5 for lunch, and a 2-liter bottle of soda (or juice).

ARE SPECTATORS WELCOME?
Parents, family members, and friends are welcome to come and watch the quizzes!

MUSICAL INTERLUDE: Courageous

Scoreboard from Practice

For comparison, the coaches (who competed in 4 of the 7 quizzes) scored 140 points total this week.

Finish the Verse Questions for Hebrews 6

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: God // is not unjust;...
Answer: ...he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them. (Hebrews 6:10)

Question: We want // each of you to show...
Answer: ...this same diligence to the very end, in order to make your hope sure. We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised. (Hebrews 6:11-12)

Question: Because God // wanted to make...
Answer: ...the unchanging nature of his purpose very clear to the heirs of what was promised, he confirmed it with an oath. God did this so that, by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope offered to us may be greatly encouraged. (Hebrews 6:17-18)

Question: We have // this hope as an anchor...
Answer: ...for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, where Jesus, who went before us, has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek. (Hebrews 19-20)

Reference Questions for Hebrews 6

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

Question: According to Heb 6:1, Let us what?
Answer: Leave the elementary teachings about Christ, and go on to maturity. (cf Heb 4:1, 4:11, 4:14, 4:16, 10:22, 10:23, 10:24, 10:25, 12:1, 12:2, 12:28, 13:13, 13:15)

Question: According to Heb 6:4-6, What is impossible?
Answer: For those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit, who have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers of the coming age, if they fall away, to be brought back to repentance. (cf Heb 6:18, 10:4, 11:6)

Question: According to Heb 6:10, God is not what?
Answer: Unjust. (cf Heb 11:16)

Question: According to Heb 6:18, What is impossible?
Answer: For God to lie. (cf Heb 6:4, 10:4, 11:6)

What is the mother of invention?

WEEK 5: Study Hebrews 6

This week (October 6 thru October 12), please study Hebrews, Chapter 6

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: 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, October 15, 2011: Quiz Meet in Trumbull, CT

REMINDER: Practices go to 8:30 PM starting tonight!

Starting tonight, practices will be going to 8:30 PM! Parents, Please plan your pickups appropriately.

Are you ready for a Quiz Meet on our HOME TURF?

We typically only have one Quiz Meet per year in Trumbull, and this year it will be on October 15! Please mark your calendars now. Families are encouraged to attend and cheer on the quizzers (and we may be asking you to bring some goodies to welcome our guests).

More info to come!

Scoreboard - Week 3

Finish the Verse Questions for Hebrews 5

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: During // the days...
Answer: ...of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission. (Hebrews 5:7)

Question: Although // he was a son,...
Answer: ... he learned obedience from what he suffered and, once made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him and was designated by God to be high priest in the order of Melchizedek. (Hebrews 5:8-10)

Question: Anyone // who lives on milk,...
Answer: ... being still an infant, is not acquainted with the teaching about righteousness. 14 But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil. (Hebrews 5:13-14)

Reference Questions for Hebrews 5

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

Question: According to Heb 5:1, Every high priest is what?
Answer: Selected from among men and appointed to represent them (men) in matters related to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. (cf Heb 8:3)

Question: According to Heb 5:2, He is able to what?
Answer: Deal gently with those who are ignorant and are going astray (since he himself is subject to weakness). (cf Heb 2:18, 7:25)

Question: According to Heb 5:9, He became what?
Answer: The source of eternal salvation for all who obey him (once made perfect). (cf Heb 1:4, 7:21)