THIS WEEK: Study Acts, Chapter 16

This week (January 8 thru January 14), please study Acts, Chapter 16.

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

Click here to download an MP3 of the chapter.

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

If you want to download the puzzle for this week, click here.

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 17 - Midwinter Quiz Meet in Monroe, CT

REMINDER: Practice is ON tonight

Practices resume TONIGHT after a long hiatus.  We hope to see everyone here, ready to quiz on Acts 14 and 15.

HUMOR: Coffee Break!

Not mine.  From here.

A married couple were arguing who is making the coffee, the wife said that in the Bible it says that men should make the coffee and the husband asked her where it said that. The wife opened the Bible and said: "Right here in HEBREWS!"

SCOREBOARD: Standings as of Today

Practices resume this week.  Here's the standings.  You still have several weeks to bump up your totals before Midwinter on January 17!

FINISH THE VERSE: Acts 14 & 15

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:  Men, // why are you doing these things? 
ANSWER:  ...We also are men, of like nature with you, and we bring you good news, that you should turn from these vain things to a living God, who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and all that is in them. (Acts 14:15)

QUESTION:  Yet he // did not leave himself...
ANSWER:  ...without witness, for he did good by giving you rains from heaven and fruitful seasons, satisfying your hearts with food and gladness.” (Acts 14:17)

QUESTION:  And when they had appointed // elders for them... 
ANSWER:  ...in every church, with prayer and fasting they committed them to the Lord in whom they had believed. (Acts 14:23)

QUESTION:  And after  // there had been much debate…
ANSWER:  …Peter stood up and said to them, “Brothers, you know that in the early days God made a choice among you, that by my mouth the Gentiles should hear the word of the gospel and believe. (Acts 15:7)

QUESTION:  And God, who // knows the heart,…
ANSWER:  …bore witness to them, by giving them the Holy Spirit just as he did to us, and he made no distinction between us and them, having cleansed their hearts by faith. (Acts 15:8-9)

QUESTION:  But we // believe…
ANSWER:  …that we will be saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, just as they will.” (Acts 15:11)

QUESTION:  After // this I will return,…

ANSWER:  …and I will rebuild the tent of David that has fallen; I will rebuild its ruins, and I will restore it, that the remnant of mankind may seek the Lord, and all the Gentiles who are called by my name, says the Lord, who makes these things known from of old.’ (Acts 15:16-18)

REFERENCE QUESTIONS: Acts 14 & 15

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

QUESTION:  According to Acts 14:1, who believed?
ANSWER:  A great number of Jews and Gentiles.  (cf 4:4; 8:13; 11:21; 13:12,48; 14:1; 17:12, 34; 18:8)

QUESTION:  According to Acts 14:15, we bring you what?
ANSWER:  Good news.  (cf 13:32; 14:15)

QUESTION:  According to Acts 14:27, when they arrived, they what?
ANSWER:  Gathered the church together (and) they declared all that God had done with them and how He had opened a door of faith to the Gentiles.  (cf 1:13; 13:5; 14:27; 17:10)

QUESTION:  According to Acts 15:6, the apostles were what?
ANSWER:  Gathered together (apostles and elders) to consider this matter.  (cf 4:33; 15:6)

QUESTION:  According to Acts 15:7, you know what?
ANSWER:  That in the early days God made a choice among you that by my mouth the Gentiles should hear the word of the gospel and believe.  (cf 1:24; 2:22; 10:36, 37; 15:7; 19:25; 20:18, 20, 34)

QUESTION:  According to Acts 15:11, who will be saved?
ANSWER:  We, just as (they) the Gentiles will (through the grace of the Lord Jesus).  (cf 11:14, 15:11; 16:31)

QUESTION:  According to Acts 15:15-16, what is written?
ANSWER:  After this I will return, and I will rebuild the tent of David that has fallen; I will rebuild its ruins, and I will restore it.  (cf 1:20; 7:42; 13:33; 15:15; 23:5)

QUESTION:  According to Acts 15:22, they sent whom?
ANSWER:  Judas called Barsabbas, and Silas, leading men among the brothers.  (cf 8:14; 11:22)

QUESTION:  According to Acts 15:22, who was called Barsabbas?
ANSWER:  Judas.  (cf 1:23; 15:22

WEEKLY COMIC: Resolution Repeat

Happy New Year!

Thanking God for a great 2014, and praying for an even better 2015.

REMINDER: No Practice!

No practice tonight due to New Years Eve.  Thank God for a good 2014, and pray for an even better 2015!

BONUS COMIC: Peter and Moses Go Fishing

MUSICAL INTERLUDE: Glory to God in the Highest

HUMOR: Taking Jesus for a Ride

Not mine.  From here.

The pastor was looking over the crèche the day after Christmas when he noticed that the baby Jesus was missing. He went outside and saw a little boy pulling a new red wagon. In the wagon was Jesus.

We walked up to the boy and said, "Hi, there. Where did you get the baby Jesus?"

The boy answered honestly, "In the church."

"Why did you take him?" the pastor asked.

"Well," said the boy, "I prayed to the Lord Jesus and asked him for a wagon for Christmas. I told Him that if He gave me one, I'd take Him for a ride in it."

MUSICAL INTERLUDE: We Three Kings

WEEKLY COMIC: It just makes sense

Merry Christmas from the Coaches!

Happy birthday, Jesus!  Thank you for coming to Earth so humbly to show us your love.

REMINDER: No Practice Tonight!

There is no practice tonight.  Go to one of the Christmas Eve Services instead at 5:00 PM or 11:00 PM!

BONUS COMIC: True Miracle

CHAPTER REVIEWS: Acts 15

Trumbull quizzers are officially invited to tonight's practice at Beacon Hill Church in Monroe, CT at 6:30 PM.  Your own practice on Wednesday was cancelled, but you can join us for some fun time.

If you'll miss practice this week we don't want you to miss out on the review of the chapter.  You can download Coach Mark's lesson by clicking here, or on the image below.

MUSICAL INTERLUDE: Carol of the Bells

PHOTOS: Coach Mark's Pictures from the Combined Monroe/Trumbull Practice

This past Monday, we had a combined practice with both Monroe and Trumbull.  (And we're doing it again next Monday with Acts 15!)  Click here or on the image below for the whole set!

WEEKLY COMIC: Cool, cool, cool!

THIS WEEK: Review Acts, Chapters 11-14

This week (December 18 thru December 24), please review Acts, Chapters 11-14.

There is no practice next week due to Christmas Eve, but all Trumbull quizzers are invited to join the Monroe Bible Quiz Team at Beacon Hill Church in Monroe, CT to quiz on Acts 15 on Monday, December 22!

If you need the materials to review/study any specific chapter, please click on the link below:

• Acts 11
• Acts 12
• Acts 13
• Acts 14

Study Tip:  Next Wednesday is Christmas Eve and the Wednesday after that is New Years Eve.  That is three whole weeks without a practice, so it may be tempting to lose yourself in holiday cheer and forget all about Bible Quizzing.  DON'T DO IT!  Christmas is the time we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the very man that the apostles are spending all of Acts talking about.  Set aside some time each day over the next two weeks to review, and you'll find your Christmas season substantially enhanced.

Upcoming Events:

- January 17 - Midwinter Quiz Meet in Monroe, CT

REMINDER: No Practice Today!

There is no Quiz Team practice today, because the church is closed.  Enjoy some extra time with family, or use the extra time for review.

SCOREBOARD: Practice 12/10

Friends and Competitors

CHAPTER REVIEWS: Acts 14

Trumbull quizzers are officially invited to tonight's practice at Beacon Hill Church in Monroe, CT at 6:30 PM.  Your own practice on Wednesday was cancelled, but you can join us for some fun time.

If you'll miss practice tonight we don't want you to miss out on the review of the chapter.  You can download Coach Mark's lesson by clicking here, or on the image below.

FINISH THE VERSE: Acts 14

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:  Men, // why are you doing these things? 
ANSWER:  ...We also are men, of like nature with you, and we bring you good news, that you should turn from these vain things to a living God, who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and all that is in them. (Acts 14:15)

QUESTION:  Yet he // did not leave himself...
ANSWER:  ...without witness, for he did good by giving you rains from heaven and fruitful seasons, satisfying your hearts with food and gladness.” (Acts 14:17)


QUESTION:  And when they had appointed // elders for them... 
ANSWER:  ...in every church, with prayer and fasting they committed them to the Lord in whom they had believed. (Acts 14:23)

REFERENCE QUESTIONS: Acts 14

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

QUESTION:  According to Acts 14:1, who believed?
ANSWER:  A great number of Jews and Gentiles.  (cf 4:4; 8:13; 11:21; 13:12,48; 14:1; 17:12, 34; 18:8)

QUESTION:  According to Acts 14:15, we bring you what?
ANSWER:  Good news.  (cf 13:32; 14:15)

QUESTION:  According to Acts 14:27, when they arrived, they what?
ANSWER:  Gathered the church together (and) they declared all that God had done with them and how He had opened a door of faith to the Gentiles.  (cf 1:13; 13:5; 14:27; 17:10)

WEEKLY COMIC: Yankee Swap!

THIS WEEK: Study Acts, Chapter 14

This week (December 11 thru December 17), please study Acts, Chapter 14.  

Next week's practice is cancelled as the church is closed.  But you are invited to join the Monroe Team on Monday from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Beacon Hill Church in Monroe, CT.

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

Click here to download an MP3 of the chapter.

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

If you want to download the puzzle for this week, click here.

Study Tip: Are you taking full advantage of the tools available to you for studying?  While we provide commentaries, MP3s, puzzles, lists of reference and FTV questions, scripture portions and keywords, many quizzers wind up just doing the same old thing and just read the chapters for their studying.  There is nothing wrong with that, but it can become old hat after a while and you can lose the excitement that comes with new discoveries.  Consider really digging into ALL of the tools at your disposal to reignite your excitement for Bible Quizzing!

Upcoming Events:

- January 17 - Midwinter Quiz Meet in Monroe, CT

SCOREBOARD: Practice 12/3

PHOTOS: Coach Mark's Pictures from the Christmas Party

The paparazzo caught lots of fun and hilarity at the Christmas Party.  Click here or on the image below for the whole set.

MUSICAL INTERLUDE: Hallelujah for the Cross

FINISH THE VERSE: Acts 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:  While // they were worshiping… 
ANSWER:  …the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” Then after fasting and praying they laid their hands on them and sent them off. (Acts 13:2-3)

QUESTION:  Before // his coming,…
ANSWER:  …John had proclaimed a baptism of repentance to all the people of Israel. And as John was finishing his course, he said, ‘What do you suppose that I am? I am not he. No, but behold, after me one is coming, the sandals of whose feet I am not worthy to untie.’ (Acts 13:24-25)

QUESTION:  And when they had carried // out all that was written of him,…
ANSWER:  …they took him down from the tree and laid him in a tomb. 30 But God raised him from the dead, and for many days he appeared to those who had come up with him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who are now his witnesses to the people. (Acts 13:29-31)

QUESTION:  And we bring  // you the good news…
ANSWER:  …that what God promised to the fathers,  this he has fulfilled to us their children by raising Jesus, as also it is written in the second Psalm, “‘You are my Son, today I have begotten you.’ (Acts 13:32-33)

QUESTION:  Let it // be known to you…
ANSWER:  …therefore, brothers, that through this man forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you, and by him everyone who believes is freed from everything from which you could not be freed by the law of Moses. Beware, therefore, lest what is said in the Prophets should come about: (Acts 13:38-39)

QUESTION:  And Paul and // Barnabas spoke out boldly, …
ANSWER:  …saying, “It was necessary that the word of God be spoken first to you. Since you thrust it aside and judge yourselves unworthy of eternal life, behold, we are turning to the Gentiles. (Acts 13:46)

QUESTION:  For so // the Lord has commanded us,…
ANSWER:  …saying,“‘I have made you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth.’” (Acts 13:47)

QUESTION:  And when the // Gentiles heard this,…

ANSWER:  …they began rejoicing and glorifying the word of the Lord, and as many as were appointed to eternal life believed. (Acts 13:48)

REFERENCE QUESTIONS: Acts 13

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

QUESTION:  According to Acts 13:3, they laid their hands on whom?

ANSWER:  (Them) Barnabas and Saul.  (cf 6:6; 8:17; 13:3)

QUESTION:  According to Acts 13:5, when they arrived, they what?
ANSWER:  Proclaimed the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews (at Salamis).  (cf 1:13; 13:5; 14:27; 17:10)

QUESTION:  According to Acts 13:9, who was filled with the Holy Spirit?
ANSWER:  Saul, who was also called Paul.  (cf 4:8; 6:5; 7:55,11:24; 13:9)

QUESTION:  According to Acts 13:12, who believed?
ANSWER:  The proconsul.  (cf 4:4; 8:13; 11:21; 13:12, 48; 14:1;17:12, 34; 18:8)

QUESTION:  According to Acts 13:30, God raised whom from the dead?
ANSWER:  (Him) Jesus.  (cf 3:15; 4:10; 13:30)

QUESTION:  According to Acts 13:32-33, we bring you what?
ANSWER:  The good news that what God promised to the fathers, this he has fulfilled to us their children by raising Jesus.  (cf 13:32; 14:15)

QUESTION:  According to Acts 13:33, what is written?
ANSWER:  “You are my Son; today I have begotten you.”  (cf 1:20; 7:42; 13:33; 15:15; 23:5)

QUESTION:  According to Acts 13:38, let it be known that what?
ANSWER:  That through this man the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you.  (cf 13:38; 28:28)

QUESTION:  According to Acts 13:45, who were filled with jealousy?
ANSWER:  (They) The Jews.  (cf 5:17; 13:45)

QUESTION:  According to Acts 13:48, who believed?
ANSWER:  As many as were appointed to eternal life.  (cf 4:4; 8:13; 11:21; 13:12,48; 14:1; 17:12, 34; 18:8)

QUESTION:  According to Acts 13:52, who were filled with the Holy Spirit?

ANSWER:  The disciples.  (cf 2:4; 4:31; 13:52)

REMINDER: THE CHRISTMAS PARTY IS *TONIGHT*!

The Annual Bible Quiz Team Christmas Party is TONIGHT!  We're looking forward to seeing everyone and having a lot of good food and fun.

START TIME:  6:30 PM
END TIME:  About 8:30 PM
WHERE IS IT? Beacon Hill Church in Monroe
WHO IS INVITED?  Quizzers and families
WHAT DO I BRING?
• Each family should bring a potluck dish
• Each quizzer should bring a wrapped $5-$10 gift for the Yankee Swap

THIS WEEK: Study Acts, Chapter 13

This week (December 4 thru December 10), please study Acts, Chapter 13.

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

Click here to download an MP3 of the chapter.

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

If you want to download the puzzle for this week, click here.

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.

Upcoming Events:
- December 5 - Christmas Party with Trumbull (in Monroe)

- January 17 - Midwinter Quiz Meet in Monroe, CT

REMINDER: Practices resume tonight!

Remember, practices resume tonight.  We'll be quizzing on Acts 12 and hope to see you all there!

BONUS COMIC: Christmas Lights

MUSICAL INTERLUDE: Into the Silent Night