How can I set the right direction for my Iife?

Ih. Dwight L. Moodywas onoeasked by a snippy reporter how he could defend such teaching. His reply? "Sir, the Bible needs no defense. Like a lion, it needgonly to be releasedfrom its @ge.' You have spent the year releasing the truths of God'sWor4 and He has promised that it will not retura to Him void but will accomplishHis purpces. At the sametime, the Goepelmust reach both head and heart. Althougb the school year is coming to an end, your influence upon your students hasjust begun. In have addition to the Biblical foundation 5rou laid, you have also establisheda personal relationship with each gtudent. Don't let that relationship fade over the summer months. Either by e-mail, note or persond call, try to touch baswith your shrdents throughout srunmer. Enourage them in their personal faith quest duringt.he srunmer months.

The studentswill review the latter part of Bible history in an effort to see"the big picture" as they conclude year'scourse. the ..

For though I am absentin the flesh, yet I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your goodorder and the steadfastness of your faith in Christ. As you therefore have receivedChrist Jesusthe Lord, sowalk in Him. (Colossians 2:5-6)

A Life of Faith

If you've ever assumed that God's work in the world is accomplished primarily by ordained clerry, your teaching ministry this past year should convince you othennise. The students who have sat in your class have been your special "flock" for over nine months. These young people were in your class becauseGod wanted them there. You have been His vessel to communicate His truth (and love) to them.

A Review of Latter Bible History B. Encouragementtowad naith c. flemonstration of Conpetene

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Week 36 provides options for reviewing presentedinWeeks l through 35' lessons Theseinclude: 1) Review basedon students' summarizing weeks and sharing information. ofevents 2) Reviewbasedon discussion can be incorporated and topics. These into a gameformat or other class activities. 3) Review of QuestFactsmaterial that distills essential information for the course. 4) Review of specificquestionsrelated to the final exam which Youwill need to provide. Dependingon the time Youhave available, selectthe option/s that will work best for you in relation to the day exams are scheduled.While the review is basedon cumulative information, it is your choiceto developa test basedon the previous 17 weeks,or to review these weeks but evaluate only the last two weeks' in with schoolpolicy. accordonce Feel free to switch or eliminate any of the days so that they better fit your schedule. ,

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The students will review the general flow of information from Week 19 through Week 35. 1. Once again review with students the over-all structure of the Bible. Refer to your class timeline, which should be similar to the one below.

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New Testameot. ^l"n volunteers to explain the various events on the timeline' 4. Remind students that this final week is one of review. They should be able to share the coreinfomation for the courseas presentedon the blocks of QuestFacts' Also, in" t"t-" on Master 96.1.1aand 86'1'1b should be familiar to them. Passout copies and let small groups of students review the terms during the remainder of the class'

,*U"t s shouldread Week 36 in 1. * their worktext prior to tomorrow'sclass' 2. You may want to assignstudentsto a review of eachweek using QuestFile 86'1' and shared Thesecan then be discussed in classon DaY3' amongstudents

5) An analogy is drawn between building

a house and building a life of faith. Write each of the three lessons on the board or a transparency. Ask students to explain how failing to pay attention in each of these areaa will afrect the construction of the house, as well as the building of a life of faith. 6) Whether it is the construction of a house or the constrrrction of a life, it all comes down to the str,ength of the foundation. That's the point that Jesug is naking in Matthew 7:?.f27. As a class, review 1 Corinthians 3:1F14. Note how Paul reinforces the words of Jesus found in Matthew 7. 7) Setting the right direction for life should be the oonoern ofevery believer. Show and discuss a transparency of Master 362.1. Just as the gospels provide the foundation for the rest of the New Testament, they provide the Christian with an understanding of the foundation of our faith. That foundation, of course, is Jesus Christ. Using the information provided in the student worktext, discuss how the gospels set the cours of life in the right direction. 2. Remind students that to oometo the end of a yearJong oonrse called FaithQtrcst and to fail to make a personal somrnitrnsat' to grow in faith would be a travesty. Knowledge without commitment is like plowing a field without planfng 8ed-all you get is weeds. Challenge students again toward their own personal queat of faith and a determination to live life fully.

The students will understand the importance of building a life of faith on a proper foundation. 1. Debrief the reading of Week 86 in the worktext. 1) Ask if students have had similar thoughts as Sarah, Ashley and Ginny. What determination have they made? 2) Ask if students have noted the different attitudes of graduates from high school-those who are serious as they focus on the commencement of a life for which they are wholly responsible versus those who seem clueless, even irresponsible. 3) Ginny notes that every person lives a life of faith. Discuss with students what this means. 4) Discuss the statement "Everyone builds life on some foundational values and desires." A philosophy expressed in a recent movie is'You do what you are." Another philosophical underpinning is that "No person acts for long in opposition to his beliefs." Help students relate these ideas so that they understand that life is based on faithstrong core beliefs that lead to action. Those actions, day by day, lead to a life either fulfilled or failed. The time to start is now.

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86.1.1a and 36.1.1b. a) Tleat them as flash cards for students to share information related to the categories, definitions, explanations, discussions, etc. b) Set up a "JeoPard/ tYPe game bY numbering and pasting nine envelopes to poster board in a three-bY-five array. Divide the class into two teams designated X and O and ask someone to writ their letter on six pieces of paper' Place items in the envelopes. At each turn a student pulls an item and asks a question 6s teammates to elicit the response on the card. If the team fails to answer correctly, play reverts to the opposing side and another question must be asked. The team that correctly answers can paperclip its X or O on the envelope until a winner achieves three letters in a row. A second round of play can then begrn. c) Distribute the terms to students and make them responsible to review the information then share it with others in small groups. d) Show the terms one at a time and require students to write one test question related to this answer. These can be placed on index cards, collected and used sg 6 fnnk from which to conduct class review and to assemble a test for students. e) Show the terms one at a time and require students to write three facts for each.

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2. Use student reslrcrlnes to review the semester's course. The review can be extended to any extra days that are available to you.

The studentswill review how each book of the New Testamentcontributesto building a life of faith. 1. Prior to review days,refer students to QuestFile 36.1 to use as a pattern for their personalpaper or distribute copies should of Master 86.3.1. This exercise for be completed eachweek of the student worktext, beginningwith Week21. Placestudentsin groupsof three to four and let them shareinformation, meking and improving notes. After about ten minutes provide a signal for studentsto regroupand again share notes. until all students Repeatthe process have notesfor Weeks2L-35.

3. Continue to use the terms on Maste,rg 36.1.1a and 36.l.lb as desired. Also use the QuestFacts material for neview. 4. Rernind students of your expectations regarding any memorization assignments. These could include: o o o o T\pelve Disciples Books of the New lbstanent Memory vergeg Historical sequence of events

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The students will continue their review process. 1. If this day is available to you, continue any of the activities suggested previously' 2. Use either a master copy of your exam or a larger version test bank/ study gurde to review your specific expectations of students on the final exam.

3. Take an opportunity today or tomorrow \/ to for studentsto providefeedback you' will not Assurethem that their comments affect their grades. Master 36.4.1can be usedfor this PurPose. 4, Challengestudentsto a deePer commitmentto growing in spiritual them to consider maturity, then encourage promiseson the self-evaluationand QuestFile 36.2. Thesecan be completed, removedfrom the booksand placedin selfenvelopes.Collectthe sealed addressed and plan to return them to envelopes in a coupleof months as reminders students of their commitments.

The students will demonstrate their knowledge and application of information related to the close of the Old Testament and to the New Testament. 1. Select questions from those suggested by students, or from the Test Banks on the CD-ROM, to assemble a final exam. Administer it in the time you have available. 2. Check memory work assignments either as part ofthe general exam or independently. See Master 36.5.1 if Colossians2:5-G was assigned-also available in other Bible versions on the CD-ROM. 3. While it is difficult with final exams, provide feedback to students to the degree possible. Be sure to encourage them in their walk with the Lord as they look forward to studying .RealityQuesfnext year.

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l. True or False: Explainany Falseanswers' the time of the Roman EmperorNero' T 1. First Peter was probablywritten during for no apparent reason' (allowed by F 2. peter reminds Christians that suffering happens God to strengthenour faith) not the same as sufferingfor Christ' f 3. Sufferingbecauseof your wrongdoingsis sufto described in relationship Jesus', T 4. suffering, in the New Testamentis almost always fering on the cross. Testament. (John's) F S. peter's epistles were the last ones written in the New (James) f' 6. Jude was likely the half-brother of Peter' (Seel John 1:14.) T Z. ft's obvious John had personalexperiencewith Jesus Christ. I goodness. (Goodness uirtue F g. peter taught that knowledgewould automaticallylead to must be first added to faith, then knowledge') r 9. Second and Third John are the shortest books of the Bible. ll. Fill in the Blank: ScripturalTruths

1 . We should rejoicewhen facing the trials of life. 2. Because Christ suffered, we should expect to suffer also. 3. We shoufd not complain when we suffer tor wrongdoing4. God has given us everything we need for godliness and life. knowledge,selfS. After receiving Christ in faith, we should work hard to add uirtue / goodness, ggdlipess and brotherbrlouecontrol, patience/ perseuerance, 6. With the Lord, a day is like a thousand years. 7. God is patienVlongsuffering,not wanting anyone to pcLiyhl--die-uldnt, but for all to be saved. our 8. ll we confess sins, God is faithfulto forgiueour sins. 9. A true Christianwill not continue to pta'etieesin. 10. ff we truly love God, we will obeyHis commandments. 11. ff we truly love God, we will loueothers also. 12. A true Christiancan expect answersto ptayer. 13. A true Christianwill have the witness of the Holy Spirit within. 14. We are not to love lhe world, includingthe lust of the eyes,lhelust of the flcsh, andthe prkle of life. 15. When Christ appears,we will be like Him. 16. We love God because He first louedus.

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17. He who has the Son has life. and 18. Petel Jude and John all warn againstfalse teachers apostas!. 19. Falseteachersdenythe deityof Christ/ that Christ is God'sSon. of 20.Christians must earnestfy contend/fight for the faith (teachings God).

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1. What was Peter's background? (Peterwas clearly the leader among Jesus'Apostles.The gospel writers emphasizethis fact by placing his name at the head of each list of Apostles and including more information about him in the four gospelsthan any person oth.er than Christ. Peter was originally a memberof a fishing family who liued in Bethsaida and later in Capernaurn. Andrew, Peter'sbrothec brought him to Christ, and his uife apparently accompaniedhim in his ministry.) name that has become 2. Who was Jude? (Jude is an English form of the name Judas----a of infamous because Judas Iscariot. In contrast to Judas Iscariot, the author of Jude was d deuoteddefenderof the Lord and the faith. Weknow little about him exceptthat he was probably a half-brother of Jesus. His epistle indicates a uervgood understanding of the OId Testament.) 3. What was John's background? (John was a fisherman when Christ called him to be one of the twelueDisciples. Near the end of the first century,prior to his exile,John urote to belieuersin and around Ephesus that their belief in God's SonJesus Christ gaue them eternal life. He also focused on a uariety of topics-loue, life, beliefs,Iight, auoidance of sin-and gaue a seriesof proofs to know that we are really saued.) 4. What were the concerns of these three writers in response to the problems believers faced toward the end of the first century? (SeeMaster 34.2.3.) and they 5. Explain what our attitude should be toward trials. (Tfials should be expected, should be accompaniedby rejoicing.) 6. Explain how a person can know for sure he or she is saved. (If we haue ashed Christ to forgiue our sinsand saueus, tDewill loue God and want to obeyHim rather than practic' prayer.) ansu)ered ing sin, and we will loueother Christians, and experience 7. Explain the characteristics we should add to our faith in order to face the anticipated trials of lite. (SeeDay 2, item 6.) o uirtuel goodness . knowledge . self-control . perseuerance o godliness . brotherly kindness c loue

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1. seven-YearPeriod 2. "dead" church 3. "lukewarm"chutch 4. Scarlet Thread 5. "faiillful" church of 6. led Persecution Christians church 7. "complomising" 8. "comlPt" church 9. "suffering"chutch 10.whereGod wiPesawayalltears of 11. rcpresentation lsrael 12. "left first love"

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againstthe Jews. 7 Satan'swrath is unleashed an 15 Christestablishes earthlykingdomfor 1Ofi)years. occur. 3 Thesealjudgments of enjoyeternalbliss in the presence God. 20 Believers /2 Antichristgathersforces to fight the final battle of Armageddon. 8 The Antichrist risesto power. /9 18 / 5 /3 10 IZ 14 6 2 // 9 /6 4 appears. The New Heaven in to All unsavedare assigned eternalseparation hell. John writessevenlettersto churchesin Asia. The trumpetjudgmentsoccur. Christreturnsto earthand wins the final victory. occur. The bowljudgments are Allunbelievers resurected and appear beforethe white thronejuOgrtent Satan,the Antichristand false prophetare assignedto the lake of firc. Two witnessesof God are killed but miraculouslyraisedto life. John sees the throne K)omof Heavenand observesthe praiseof God and $e One wor$y to open the scrollof judgments. is BabYlon destroYed. The Antichristis ioined by an equallyevilfalse prophet. Satanis releaseda short time, rebelsand is etemallydoomed to hdl. ministerto the world. Jewishevangelists 144,OOO other rsponses fl'eacherNote: You can fill in severalnumbersin orderto struc'ture if desired.)

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