Lesson 11&12 Flashcards
In the Old Testament, what was Pentecost connected to?
The harvest
Pentecost serves as a reversal of what?
The Tower of Babel
What did the Spirit endue the disciples with on the day of Pentecost?
Power and authority to witness
What does Jesus call us to do before living out the mission in public space?
Practice living out the mission in the Body of Christ
List five (5) things that are NOT a barrier to serving God?
a) Marital status
b) Gender
c) Ethnicity
d) Socio-economic status
e) Age
List the three (3) aspects to living rapture ready
a) Focusing on the mission
b) Reordering our priorities
c) Clarifying our vision
Give four (4) biblical metaphors for entering the Kingdom
a) New Birth
b) Adoption
c) Engrafting
d) New creature
Why are we born again into God’s Kingdom?
So we can be Kingdom assets
In the Roman world, who would people adopt?
Adults with a proven work ethic and shared values
What do we have as adult sons and daughters of God?
Full rights and responsibilities
Give two (2) reasons why the church is not the Kingdom
a) The church has an end
b) God works through other means besides the church
What is our core identity?
A disciple of Christ
What is an important discipleship role, particularly as we enter our senior years?
Being willing to support others and their leadership and ministry
Why will there be conflict with the world?
Because we are preaching a Jesus who has been rejected
In our pluralistic, “tolerant” world, what will be challenged and questioned?
The authority of Jesus
When ministry increases, what happens?
Disciples multiply
How many people were empowered by the Spirit in the:
a) Old Testament
b) New Testament
a) Only a few
b) All of God’s people
What will happen if you try to live in the Kingdom without the power of the Spirit?
You will hurt yourself and others
When did God give directions for the Feast of Pentecost?
While the nation of Israel was still in the wilderness
