Another cabin at the ghost town of Geneva City, Colorado.
 

Points To Ponder 07/31/2005

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“The greatness of a man’s power is in the measure of his surrender.” - William Booth (Founder of the Salvation Army)

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BIBLE QUIZ:

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(New Testament/Book of Acts) - What was the FIRST thing Saul did after he received back his eyesight?

And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, "Brother Saul, the Lord Jesus, who appeared to you on the road by which you were coming, has sent me so that you may regain your sight, and be filled with the Holy Spirit." And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales: and he received sight forthwith, and arose, and was ____________.

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For the answer to the quiz from yesterday see Acts 9:10-20.

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Wildflowers en route the ghost town of Geneva City, Colorado.
 

Points To Ponder 07/30/2005

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"The only time most people think about eternity is at funerals . . .” - Rick Warren

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BIBLE QUIZ:

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(New Testament/Book of Acts) And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named __________; and to him said the Lord in a vision, “__________”. And he said, “Behold, I am here, Lord”. And the Lord said unto him, “Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and inquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he is praying, And hath seen in a vision a man named ___________ coming in, and putting his hand on him, that he might receive his sight.”

BONUS POINT: Why was this man reluctant to do what the Lord asked?

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For the answer to the quiz from yesterday see Acts 9:8ff.

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Old cabin at the ghost town of Geneva City, Colorado.
 

Points To Ponder 07/29/2005

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“God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him.” - John Piper

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BIBLE QUIZ:

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(New Testament/Book of Acts) How long was Saul blind after his Damascus Road experience?

1) 3 days

2) 4 days

3) 5 days

BONUS POINT: What did he eat during this time?

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For the answer to the quiz from yesterday see Acts 9:1-18.

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Wildflowers en route to the ghost town of Geneva City, Colorado.
 

Points To Ponder 07/28/2005

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“All that is not eternal is eternally useless.” - C.S. Lewis

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BIBLE QUIZ:

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(New Testament/Book of Acts) When they stoned Stephen the witnesses laid down their clothes at a young man's feet, whose name was Saul. And Saul was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles. And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest, And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto Jerusalem. What happen to Saul on his way to Damascus? (Delete two wrong answers and put the remainder in the proper sequence)

1) An angel knocked him to the ground and when he got up he was blind for seven days.

2) Saul asked the Lord what he wanted him to do.

3) The men that were with Saul heard a voice but saw no man.

4) There shined about Saul and his companions a bright light from heaven.

5) The men who were with Saul died before the angel.

6) Saul fell to the earth and heard a voice saying, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me”?

BONUS POINT: What was Saul’s physical condition after the “Damascus road experience”.

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For the answer to the quiz from yesterday see Acts 8:18-24.

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Another old cabin at the ghost town of Geneva City, Colorado.
 

Points To Ponder 07/27/2005

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“Self-worth and net worth are not the same thing.” - Rick Warren

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BIBLE QUIZ:

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(New Testament/Book of Acts) And they, when they had testified and preached the word of the Lord, returned to Jerusalem, and preached the gospel in many villages of the Samaritans. And the angel of the Lord spoke unto Philip, saying, “Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goes down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert”. And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who had the charge of all her treasure, and had come to Jerusalem for to worship, Was returning, and sitting in his chariot reading Isaiah the prophet. Then the Spirit said unto Philip, “Go near, and join thyself to this chariot”. And Philip ran up to him, and heard him reading the prophet Isaiah, and said, “Do you understand what you are reading?” And he said, “How can I, except some man should guide me?” And he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him. The place of the scripture which he read was this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth: In his humiliation his judgment was taken away: and who shall declare his generation? for his life is taken from the earth.

And the eunuch answered Philip, and said, “I pray thee, of whom does the prophet speak? of himself, or of some other man?” Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus. And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what hinders me to be baptized? What was the answer of Philip?

And Philip said, If you ___________ with all ______ heart, you may. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.

BONUS POINT: What happened to Philip after he baptized the eunuch?

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For the answer to the quiz from yesterday see Acts 8:18-24.

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A view from inside an old cabin at the ghost town of Geneva City, Colorado.
 

Points To Ponder 07/26/2005

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“We are a product of our past, but we don’t have to be prisoners of it.” - Rick Warren

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BIBLE QUIZ:

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(New Testament/Book of Acts) After the death of Stephen Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them. And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things which Philip spoke, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did. For unclean spirits, crying with loud voices, came out of many that were possessed with them: and many taken with palsies, and that were lame, were healed. And there was great joy in that city. But there was a certain man, called Simon, which beforetime in the same city used sorcery, and bewitched the people of Samaria, giving out that himself was some great one: To whom they all gave heed, from the least to the greatest, saying, This man is the great power of God. And to him they had regard, because that of long time he had bewitched them with sorceries. But when they believed Philip preaching the things concerning the kingdom of God, and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women. Then Simon himself believed also: and when he was baptized, he continued with Philip, and wondered, beholding the miracles and signs which were done. After Simon saw and believed what was the sin he committed? (Pick One)

1). He offered the gift of salvation to those who would pay him money.

2). He arose and spoke to a eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who had the charge of all her treasure, and had come to Jerusalem for to worship,

3). He offered the apostles money for the gift of being able to lay hands on people and have them receive the Holy Spirit.

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For the answer to the quiz from yesterday see Acts 7 & 8.

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A wild rose on our trip to the ghost town of Geneva City, Colorado.
 

Points To Ponder 07/25/2005

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A true friend never gets in your way unless you happen to be going down.

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BIBLE QUIZ:

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(New Testament/Book of Acts) And cast Stephen out of the city, and stoned him: and the witnesses laid down their clothes at a young man's feet, whose name was __________. And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep. And __________ was consenting unto his death. And at that time there was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles. And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation over him.

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For the answer to the quiz from yesterday see Acts 7:51-8:2.

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An abandoned cabin at the ghost town of Geneva City, Colorado.
 

Points To Ponder 07/24/2005

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“You weren’t put on earth to be remembered. You were put here to prepare for eternity.” - Rick Warren

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BIBLE QUIZ:

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(New Testament/Book of Acts) ) When they brought Stephen before the council Stephen gave a long testimony about the history of Israel. The council listened intently until Stephen said some things that cut them to the heart, and then they gnashed on him with their teeth. But Stephen, being full of the Holy Spirit, looked up to _________, and saw the glory of God, and ________ standing on the right hand of God, Then they cried out with a loud voice, and stopped their ears, and ran upon him with one accord, and cast him out of the city, and stoned him.

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For the answer to the quiz from yesterday see Acts 6:8ff.

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Crossing a stream en route to the ghost town of Geneva City, Colorado.
 

Points To Ponder 07/23/2005

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“There are two kinds of people: those who say to God ‘Thy will be done’ and those to whom God says, ‘All right then, have it your way.’ ” - C. S. Lewis

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BIBLE QUIZ:

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(New Testament/Book of Acts) One of the seven that was selected as being full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom also became the first Christian martyr. This happened when there arose some of the synagogue of the Libertines, and Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and of them of Cilicia and of Asia who were not able to resist the wisdom and the spirit by which this man spoke so they stirred up the people, and the elders, and the scribes, and came upon him, and caught him, and brought him to the council. Who was the first Christian martyr?

1. Justus

2. Prochorus

3. Barsabbas

4. Stephen

5. Philip

6. Nicanor

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For the answer to the quiz from yesterday see Acts 6:3-15.

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Here is a waterfall on our way to the ghost town of Geneva City, Colorado.
 

Points To Ponder 07/22/2005

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“Given enough time, all your trophies will be trashed by someone else.” - James Dobson

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BIBLE QUIZ:

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New Testament - Therefore, they chose seven men of honest report, who were full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom to take care of the distribution of food to the widows. Which of the following were not numbered with the seven? (Pick Three)

1) Justus

2) Stephen

3) Philip

4) Prochorus

5) Barsabbas

6) Nicanor

7) Timon

8) Matthias

9) Parmenas

10) Nicolas

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For the answer to the quiz from yesterday see Acts 6:1-7ff.

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A view from our recent trip to the ghost town of Geneva City, Colorado. I believe this is Santa Fe Peak.
 

Points To Ponder 07/21/2005

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“Many people are like gyroscopes, spinning around at a frantic pace but never going anywhere.” - Rick Warren

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BIBLE QUIZ:

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New Testament - How did the disciples settle the dispute between the Grecians (Hellenists) and the Hebrews:

1) The twelve summoned the multitude and had them select seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom that they appointed to take care of this business.

2) Peter summoned the disciples and ordered them to personally oversee the distribution of food to the widows of both the Grecians (Hellenists) and the Hebrews.

3) Peter personally took on the responsibility of insuring that the distribution of food to the widows of both the Grecians (Hellenists) and the Hebrews was done fairly.

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For the answer to the quiz from yesterday see Acts 6:1ff.

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Alpine Sunflower 

Points To Ponder 07/20/2005

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It’s not how many hours you put in but how much you put into the hours.

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BIBLE QUIZ:

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New Testament - And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews:

1) Because the Grecians wanted to celebrate the Sabbath on Saturday, not Sunday.

2) Because the Hebrews felt that they were doing all the work while the Grecians just sat around.

3) Because the Grecians felt their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution of food.

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For the answer to the quiz from yesterday see Acts 5:34ff.

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Colorado wildflowers. 

Points To Ponder 07/19/2005

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Without God, life has no purpose . . . without purpose life has no meaning . . . without meaning life has no significance.

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BIBLE QUIZ:

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New Testament - But the angel of the Lord by night opened the prison doors, and brought them (Peter and the apostles) forth, and said, “Go, stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life.” Early the next morning the apostles did as they were commanded and went into the temple and taught the people. However, when the high priest came, and they that were with him, and called the council together, and all the senate of the children of Israel, and sent to the prison to have them brought out. But they found the prison shut with all safety, and the keepers standing without before the doors: but when we had opened, we they found no man within. Then came one and told them, saying, Behold, the men whom ye put in prison are standing in the temple, and teaching the people. Then went the captain with the officers, and brought them without violence: for they feared the people, lest they should have been stoned. The counsel wanted to slay them but Gamaliel, a doctor of the law, who had a good reputation among all the people offered some other advice in regards to the apostles. What was his advice? (Pick one)

1) “Have the apostles severely flogged and send them on their way with a stern warning not to preach anymore in the name of Jesus.”

2) “Let the apostles alone because if this is the work of men, it will come to nothing, but if it is from God, you cannot overthrow it; lest you be found to be fighting against God.”

3) This is what the Gamaliel says: “Put these fellows in prison and give them nothing but bread and water for forty days, then release them with a stern warning not to preach anymore in the name of Jesus.”

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For the answer to the quiz from yesterday see Acts 5:16ff.

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More old equipmet at a mine on Brown's Mountain (near Ouray, Colorado).
 

Points To Ponder 07/18/2005

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Happiness is a perfume you cannot pour on others without getting a few drops on yourself.

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BIBLE QUIZ: (fill in the blank)

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New Testament - Multitudes of people were being healed by the hand of the Lord through the apostles, then the high priest rose up, and all they that were with him, (which is the sect of the Sadducees,) and they were filled with indignation, and laid their hands on the apostles, and put them in the common prison. But the _______ of the ______ by ________ opened the prison doors, and brought them forth, and said, “Go, stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life”.

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For the answer to the quiz from yesterday see Acts 5:11ff.

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More old equipmet at a mine on Brown's Mountain (near Ouray, Colorado) 

Points To Ponder 07/17/2005

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No earthly enterprise is as important as the business of bringing lost souls to Christ. This should be central to the lives of all His followers, regardless of what they do for a career. - Bill Hybels

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BIBLE QUIZ: (fill in the blank)

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New Testament - And great fear came upon all the church, and upon as many as heard these things. And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people; (and they were all with one accord in Solomon's porch. And the rest dared not associate with them: but the people magnified them. And more and more believers were the added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women.) They brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the ____________ of ________ passing by might fall on some of them. There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing sick folks, and them which were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed every one.

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For the answer to the quiz from yesterday see Acts 5:1ff.

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Remains of an old mine en route to Brown's Mountain (near Ouray, Colorado)

 

Points To Ponder 07/16/2005

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If you can’t feed a hundred people, then feed just one.

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BIBLE QUIZ:

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New Testament - But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession of land and kept back part of the price, with his wife also being privy to it, and he brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles' feet. But Peter said, Ananias, “Why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit, and to keep back part of the price of the land? While it remained, was it not your own? And after it was sold, was it not in your own power? Why have you conceived this thing in your heart? You have not lied unto men, but unto God.” And Ananias hearing these words: (Pick One)

1) Went out and hanged himself.

2) Told peter that it was his wife’s idea.

3) Fell down and died.

4) Told two more lies to cover up for the one he had already told.

5) Ran and hid himself.

BONUS POINT: What did Sapphira, his wife, do when Peter asked her about the price they received for the land?

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For the answer to the quiz from yesterday see Acts 4:29ff.

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Remains of an old mine en route to Brown's Mountain (near Ouray, Colorado)

Remains of an old mine en route to Brown's Mountain (near Ouray, Colorado)

More flowers in our backyard.
 

More flowers in our backyard.
 

Pink Rose of Sharon growing in our side yard.
 

Points To Ponder 07/15/2005

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It is possible to be too big for God to use you . . . . but never too small for God to use you.

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BIBLE QUIZ:

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New Testament - But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession of land and kept back part of the price, with his wife also being privy to it, and he brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles' feet. But Peter said, Ananias, “Why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit, and to keep back part of the price of the land? While it remained, was it not your own? And after it was sold, was it not in your own power? Why have you conceived this thing in your heart? You have not lied unto men, but unto God.” And Ananias hearing these words: (Pick One)

1) Went out and hanged himself.

2) Told peter that it was his wife’s idea.

3) Fell down and died.

4) Told two more lies to cover up for the one he had already told.

5) Ran and hid himself.

BONUS POINT: What did Sapphira, his wife, do when Peter asked her about the price they received for the land?

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For the answer to the quiz from yesterday see Acts 4:29ff.

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Points To Ponder 07/14/2005

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A blind man who sees is better than a seeing man who is blind.

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BIBLE QUIZ:

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New Testament - After Peter and John were let go they went to their own company, and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said unto them and they lifted their voices up to God in prayer in one accord. The basic thrust of their prayer was: (Pick one)

1) They were in great fear and asked for the Lord to protect them from the threats of leaders and elders.

2) They called down fire and brimstone on the leaders and elders.

3) They asked the Lord for more boldness in speaking His word, and that healings, signs and wonders might be done in His name.

BONUS POINT: What happened after they prayed?

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For the answer to the quiz from yesterday see Acts 4:18ff.

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Points To Ponder 07/13/2005

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Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are stiffened.

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BIBLE QUIZ:

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New Testament - After Peter and John had spent the night in jail the rulers, elders, scribes, and Annas the high priest, and Caiaphas asked, by what power, or by what name, they had healed the lame man? Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, spoke many words to them. How did the council decide to punish Peter and John? (Pick One)

1) They commanded them not to speak at all or teach anymore in the name of Jesus.

2) They had them severely flogged and commanded them not to speak at all or teach anymore in the name of Jesus.

3) They had them severely beaten before the released them.

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For the answer to the quiz from yesterday see Acts 4:1ff.

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Points To Ponder 07/12/2005

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It’s not your outlook but your “uplook” that counts.

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BIBLE QUIZ:

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New Testament - Peter said to the lame man, “Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk”, he then took him by the right hand, and lifted him up: and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength. And the man leaped up and stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God.

However, the priests, and the Sadducees were not happy about the healing of the lame man and they laid hands on Peter and John, and put them in jail unto the next day: for it was now evening. By now the number of men who had believed upon the Lord Jesus had grown from about 3,000 to ___________ men.

1) 3,500

2) 4,000

3) 4,500

4) 5,000

5) 6,000

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For the answer to the quiz from yesterday see Acts 3:1ff.

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Points To Ponder 07/11/2005

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The next time you fell like complaining, remember that your garbage disposal probably eats better than 30 percent of the people in this world.

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BIBLE QUIZ:

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New Testament - What was the first miracle that God did through the apostles after Pentecost?

1) A man with a withered hand was healed.

2) A man who had been lame from birth was healed.

3) A certain man was healed from leprosy.

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For the answer to the quiz from yesterday see Acts 2:14ff.

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Points To Ponder 07/10/2005

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Laughter is a tranquilizer with no side effects.

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BIBLE QUIZ:

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New Testament - On the day of Pentecost __________ stood up with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd and explained to them that these men were not drunken, as they supposed, seeing it is was but the third hour of the day. But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel . . . . . He concluded by saying, “Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.” Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto __________ and to the rest of the apostles, “Men and brethren, what shall we do?” Then _________ said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. . . . Then they that gladly received his word were _______________: and the same day there were added unto them about __________ souls.

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For the answer to the quiz from yesterday see Acts 2:4-13.

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