THIS WEEK: Review Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, & Philemon

The next two weeks (April 21 thru April 23), please review all books and chapters from this year.

If you want to review the books online,

• Click here for Galatians
• Click here for Ephesians
• Click here for Philippians
• Click here for Colossians
• Click here for Philemon

Remember these key items for Districts:

• We're leaving the church at 10:30 AM (please arrive before then!)
• Bring $5 for a pizza lunch at Cresskill
• We'll quiz all afternoon
• You'll have a chance to call your parents on the way home to let them know when we'll be back.

THIS WEEK: Review Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, & Philemon

The next two weeks (April 14 thru April 20), please review all books and chapters from this year.

If you want to review the books online,

• Click here for Galatians
• Click here for Ephesians
• Click here for Philippians
• Click here for Colossians
• Click here for Philemon

Study Tip: We've only got a few weeks left until Districts.  Now is the time to shore up your knowledge of these essential books, and ensure you are ready to quiz against the other teams.  Take some time to identify which weeks you did well and which weeks you did poorly.  Study the weak spots and be ready for what's coming!

THIS WEEK: Review Ephesians 1 - 6

This week (January 21 thru January 27), please review Ephesians, Chapters 1-6.

If you want to read the chapters online, click here.

Click here to listen to audio of the chapter.

Study Tip: We've been reviewing a long time now, but hold on just one more week and we'll be diving into Philippians.  Good things come to hose who wait!

THIS WEEK: Review Ephesians 1 thru 6

This week (January 14 thru January 20), please review Ephesians, Chapters 1-6.

If you want to read the chapters online, click here.

Click here to listen to audio of the chapter.

Study Tip: It was a long holiday break, but now we're back in the swing of things with weekly practices and a regular schedule.  Don't struggle trying to figure out a new way of doing things, but focus on re-establishing the habits and schedule you had before the holidays.  At the very least, be sure to read the chapter(s) twice every day.

THIS WEEK: Study Ephesians, Chapter 6

No, this is not a broken record.  Bible Quiz Practice finally resumes next Wednesday.  This week (January 7 thru January 13), please continue studying Ephesians, Chapter 6.

If you want to read the chapter online, click here.

Click here to listen to audio of the chapter.

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

Study Tip: Practices resume next Wednesday, so if you've fallen behind then now is the time to get back on the horse.  If you've stayed faithful, then good for you and be sure to not to slack off as things come down to the wire.

THIS WEEK: Study Ephesians, Chapter 6

This week (December 24 thru January 13), please continue studying Ephesians, Chapter 6.

If you want to read the chapter online, click here.

Click here to listen to audio of the chapter.

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

Study Tip: We're still a few weeks off from the return of Bible Quizzing, but the Christmas season can be an excellent time to find relevance in the words you read.  As you study this week, take the time to reflect on how the coming of Jesus in human form applies to the words of the chapter.  It is only because he came to Earth, to live for us, to die for us, and to rise again, that we can have the assurance of the apostles.

THIS WEEK: Study Ephesians, Chapter 6

This week (December 24 thru January 13), please continue studying Ephesians, Chapter 6.

If you want to read the chapter online, click here.

Click here to listen to audio of the chapter.

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

Study Tip: We're still a few weeks off from the return of Bible Quizzing, but the Christmas season can be an excellent time to find relevance in the words you read.  As you study this week, take the time to reflect on how the coming of Jesus in human form applies to the words of the chapter.  It is only because he came to Earth, to live for us, to die for us, and to rise again, that we can have the assurance of the apostles.

THIS WEEK: Study Ephesians, Chapter 6

This week (December 17 thru January 13), please study Ephesians, Chapter 6.

If you want to read the chapter online, click here.

Click here to listen to audio of the chapter.

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

Study Tip: We've got the next few weeks off from Bible Quiz Team, but don't allow this to stop your momentum.  Set aside a little time every day to study Ephesians 6, and to review the chapters of Galatians and Ephesians that we've been over so far.  Choose one chapter each day and read it through at least twice.  Celebrate the coming of Jesus by the study of His word.

THIS WEEK: Study Ephesians, Chapter 5

This week (December 10 thru December 16), please study Ephesians, Chapter 5.

If you want to read the chapter online, click here.

Click here to listen to audio of the chapter.

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

Study Tip: Next week is our last practice of 2015.  MAKE THE MOST OF IT!  Focus in and study extra-hard so that you don't lose too much over the two weeks we're off for Christmas and New Years.  End well and retain well.  End badly and you may not even remember what Ephesus is when you return "next year".

REFERENCE QUESTIONS: Ephesians 4

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

QUESTION:  According to Ephesians 4:4, you were called to what?
ANSWER:  The one hope that belongs to your call. (cf Gal 5:13; Ephesians 4:4; Col 3:15)

QUESTION:  According to Ephesians 4:17, I say what?
ANSWER:  (This) That you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their minds. (cf Gal 4:15; Ephesians 4:17)

QUESTION:  According to Ephesians 4:22, put off what?
ANSWER:  Your old self, (which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires). (cf Ephesians 4:22; Col 3:9)

QUESTION:  According to Ephesians 4:24, put on what?
ANSWER:  The new self (created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and
Holiness). (cf Ephesians 4:24; 6:11; Col 3:12, 14)

QUESTION:  According to Ephesians 4:25, we are members of what?
ANSWER:  One of another. (cf Ephesians 4:25; 5:30)

QUESTION:  According to Ephesians 4:25, let each one what?
ANSWER:  Let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor. (cf Gal 6:4; Ephesians 4:25; Ephesians 5:33)

QUESTION:  According to Ephesians 4:26, do not what?
ANSWER:  (Be angry and) Do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger. (cf Gal 5:1, 13; Ephesians 4:26, 30; 5:7,18; Col 2:21; 3:9)

QUESTION:  According to Ephesians 4:30, do not what?
ANSWER:  Grieve the Holy Spirit of God (by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption). (cf Gal 5:1, 13; Ephesians 4:26, 30; 5:7, 18; Col 2:21; 3:9)

QUESTION:  According to Ephesians 4:32, be what?

ANSWER:  Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. (cf Ephesians 4:32; 5:1, 18; 6:10; Col 3:15)

THIS WEEK: Study Ephesians, Chapter 4

This week (December 3 thru December 9), please study Ephesians, Chapter 4.

If you want to read the chapter online, click here.

Click here to listen to audio of the chapter.

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

Study Tip: Christmas is now bearing down upon us, and if you're like me, you are a little bit overwhelmed with everything that has to get done.  How can you fit your studying for Bible Quiz Team into the schedule?  They key is to set clear and simple goals.  Consider creating a to-do list for each day of tasks that must be done before bedtime, and checking them off as you go.  AND make sure "study Bible Quiz Team material" is on that list!  Having a list can help focus you, and keep you from accidentally drifting off into unproductive activities.

ARE YOU READY? - Ephesians 3

Are you ready to quiz tonight?  Here is a quick self-test you can do to see whether you're prepared or need to do some last-minute cramming!

QUESTION:  On behalf of you Gentiles, what?

QUESTION:  Finish the Verse: This...

QUESTION:  2 PART:  Through the church the manifold wisdom of God
might now be made known to who?

QUESTION:  He may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being how?

QUESTION:  REFERENCE:  According to Ephesians 3:13, I ask you what?

THIS WEEK: Study Ephesians, Chapter 3

This week (November 25 thru December 2), please KEEP STUDYING Ephesians, Chapter 3.

If you want to read the chapter online, click here.

Click here to listen to audio of the chapter.

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

Study Tip: Thanksgiving is over, the turkey is eaten, and there's nothing left to do but start Christmas shopping, right?  WRONG!  This is an excellent day to work off those extra calories by exercising your brain.  Call up another quizzer and set up a time to quiz each other and be thankful for the team!

FINISH THE VERSE: Ephesians 3

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:  This mystery is...
ANSWER:  ...that the Gentiles are fellow heirs, members of the same body, and partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel. (Ephesians 3:6)

QUESTION:  That according to the riches...
ANSWER:  ...of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, (Ephesians 3:16)

QUESTION:  Now to him who is able to do...
ANSWER:  ...far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen. (Ephesians 3:20-21)

REFERENCE QUESTIONS: Ephesians 3

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

QUESTION:  According to Ephesians 3:1, Paul was what?
ANSWER:  A prisoner for Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles. (Gal 1:1; Eph 1:1; 3:1; Col 1:1; Phm 1:1, 9)

QUESTION:  According to Ephesians 3:2, you have heard of what?
ANSWER:  The stewardship of God's grace that was given to me for you. (Gal 1:13; Eph 3:2; Col 1:5)

QUESTION:  According to Ephesians 3:6, what is this mystery?
ANSWER:  That the Gentiles are fellow heirs, members of the same body, and partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel. (Eph 3:6; Col 1:27)

QUESTION:  According to Ephesians 3:12, we have what in Christ?
ANSWER:  Boldness and access with confidence through our faith in him. (Gal 2:4; Eph 3:12)

QUESTION:  According to Ephesians 3:13, I ask you what?

ANSWER:  Not to lose heart over what I am suffering for you (which is your glory). (Eph 3:13; Php 4:3)

THIS WEEK: Study Ephesians, Chapter 3

These NEXT TWO weeks (November 19 thru December 2), please study Ephesians, Chapter 3.

If you want to read the chapter online, click here.

Click here to listen to audio of the chapter.

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

Study Tip: We've got two weeks to work thru one chapter, so the temptation will be to slack off.  DON'T DO IT!  Keep focussed and study a little every night.  This is the season for thankfulness to God for His gifts and His Word - including Ephesians 3 - is one of His greatest gifts to us!

ARE YOU READY? - Ephesians 2

Are you ready to quiz tonight?  Here is a quick self-test you can do to see whether you're prepared or need to do some last-minute cramming!

QUESTION:  REFERENCE:  According to Ephesians 2:1-2, you were dead in what?

QUESTION:  3 PART ANSWER:  Even when were dead in our trespasses God what?

QUESTION:  What is made in the flesh by hands?

QUESTION:  You are fellow citizens with who?

QUESTION:  What grows into a holy temple in the Lord?

FINISH THE VERSE: Ephesians 2

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:  And you were dead...
ANSWER:  ...in the trespasses and sins in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience (Ephesians 2:1-2)

QUESTION:  But God, being rich...
ANSWER:  ...in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved (Ephesians 2:4-5)

QUESTION:  For by grace you...
ANSWER:  ...have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. (Ephesians 2:8-9)

QUESTION:  For we are his workmanship...
ANSWER:  ...created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. (Ephesians 2:10)

QUESTION:  But now in Christ...
ANSWER:  ...Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. (Ephesians 2:13)

QUESTION:  For he himself is our peace,... 
ANSWER:  ...who has made us both one and has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility by abolishing the law of commandments expressed in ordinances, that he might create in himself one new man in place of the two, so making peace (Ephesians 2:14-15)

QUESTION:  So then you are no longer...
ANSWER:  ...strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, (Ephesians 2:19-20)

REFERENCE QUESTIONS: Ephesians 2

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

QUESTION:  According to Ephesians 2:1-2, you were dead in what?
ANSWER:  The trespasses and sins in which you once walked.(cf Ephesians 2:1-2; Col 2:13)

QUESTION:  According to Ephesians 2:3, we were what?
ANSWER:  By nature children of wrath, like the rest of mankind

QUESTION:  According to Ephesians 2:5, you have been saved how?
ANSWER:  By grace.

QUESTION:  According to Ephesians 2:5, we were what?
ANSWER:  Dead in our trespasses.

QUESTION:  According to Ephesians 2:6, in the heavenly places God what?
ANSWER:  Seated us with him (Christ) in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus. (cf Ephesians 1:3; 2:6)

QUESTION:  According to Ephesians 2:8-9, you have been saved how?
ANSWER:  By grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works (so that no one may boast).

QUESTION:  According to Ephesians 2:12, remember what?
ANSWER:  That you were at that time separated from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world. (cf Ephesians 2:12; Col 4:18)

QUESTION:  According to Ephesians 2:19, you are no longer what?

ANSWER:  Strangers and aliens. (cf Gal 4:7; Ephesians 2:19

THIS WEEK: Study Ephesians, Chapter 2

This week (November 12 thru November 18), please study Ephesians, Chapter 2.

If you want to read the chapter online, click here.

Click here to listen to audio of the chapter.

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