Bible Discovery IV: Answer Key
1. While completing this honor, take time to pray for God’s guidance before each Bible study session. Keep a simple journal or prayer log that includes: (a) when you prayed, (b) what you prayed about, and (c) one insight or discovery that came during or after your study. At the end of the honor, review your journal and write a short reflection (3–5 sentences) about how prayer shaped your Bible discovery journey.
2. Define, explain or illustrate the following terms within a Biblical context during the time of the early church (A.D. 34 - A.D. 90):
2a. Apostle
2b. Deacon
2c. Laying on of hands
2d. Spiritual gifts
2e. Missionary
2f. Tent-maker evangelist
2g. Imprisonment
2h. Martyrdom
3. Choose six individuals from the list below to research/read their story (or selected parts of it in the case of Peter or Paul). For each, write one or two sentences explaining their significance in the Bible narrative and what you personally learn from their example. If working in a group, divide the list so each member contributes and then share your findings with one another.
3a. Peter
3b. Stephen
3c. Philip
3d. Cornelius
3e. Saul/Paul
3f. Lydia or the Philippian jailer
3g. Pricilla & Aquila
3h. Timothy or Luke
3e. Saul/Paul
3j. Jewish religious rulers
4. Memorize Acts 1:8. Find one story in the book of Acts that illustrates each of the three levels of mission work described in this passage. Retell the story briefly in your own words.
5. Discover what Christianity meant in the New Testament Church (and what it means today) by completing the following tasks (or their equivalent as determined by your instructor):
5a. Outline or summarize as a result of group study and discussion.
5ai
What Christianity is.
5aii
The marks of a true disciple.
5aiii
The forces involved in becoming a Christian.
5b. Arrange a minimum of 5 passages in order for a “Gospel Presentation.” Mark your Bible in such a way that you are able to go smoothly from one passage to another during your explanation. Key passages may include:
5bi
5bii
5biii
5biv
5bv
5bvi
5bvii
1 John 5:11-12 (1 John 3:16, John 3:16)
5bviii
5bix
5c. Practice giving a 3-5 point “Gospel Presentation.” If possible, find an appropriate opportunity to give this presentation to a non-Christian friend.
5d. Discover or create a metaphor that explains the sinner’s need for a Savior. Share that metaphor with your instructor or group.
6. On a map drawn of the Biblical era during the times of the early church, outline the four Pauline missionary journeys. Choose and summarize what you believe to be a “key story” for each of the four trips (four stories). Explain to another the value of the story to the current Christian experience.
7. Do one of the following:
7a. Learn about how the Holy Spirit helps people and helps us grow spiritually. Read or listen to a few Bible stories or verses about the Holy Spirit. Then, choose a fun way to show what you learned—this could be a short skit, poster, group talk, drawing, or even a simple video or slideshow. Suggested passages include:
7ai
7aii
7aiii
7aiv
7av
7b. Read one of the following chapters from at least two translations. Then, write a letter to a friend imagining yourself as a character in the story. Explain what has happened that has affected you during the events of that chapter and give an evaluation of what is happening and its importance/significance to you. Your letter should include a greeting, the summary and evaluation, a farewell, and a signature.
7bi
Acts 2 - Pentecost & Peter’s sermon to many language groups
7bii
Acts 8 - Ethiopian eunuch converted by Philip
7biii
Acts 9 - Saul becomes a Christian
7biv
Acts 10 - Sheet vision/Cornelius converted
7bv
Acts 12 - Peter freed from prison
7bvi
Acts 16 - Lydia, the fortune-teller, and the Philippian jailer become Christians
7bvii
Acts 27-28 - Paul shipwrecked on Malta, bitten by a poisonous snake
8. Do one of the following:
8a. Discuss how the Christian can possess the fruit of the Spirit as described by Paul in his letter to the Galatians (5:22-23). Self-evaluate which parts of the fruit of the Spirit you have started to acquire, and those you need God’s help to learn. Journal about your experience.
8b. Complete an online or print Spiritual Gifts Inventory (preferably one “for youth”). Evaluate its description of what the tool lists as your possible spiritual gifts. Come up with two ways to try out a new ministry based on your discovery.
8c. Using creative media (such as clay, diorama, or natural materials), share what the Bible means when it talks about Christian unity (Philippians 2:2-3, Ephesians 4:11-13, 1 Corinthians 1:10, Galatians 3:28, Acts 4:32)
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