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Life Calling: 13-16 Test Flashcards

1
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defines the fundamental purpose of your existence, succinctly describing why you exist and what you are meant to do with your life

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mission

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depicts a long-term view of the way your world will look in the future if you are successful in carrying out your mission

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vision

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describes the strategy that culminates in you actually fulfilling your mission

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action

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4
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situation with a good chance or prospect for advancement or success

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opportunity

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any question or matter involving danger, doubt, uncertainty, or difficulty

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problem

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a system of principles used for guidance in practical affairs

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philosophy

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what one believes to have relative worth, merit, or importance

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values

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a compelling desire for some type of achievement or distinction

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ambition

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to make clear and distinct

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articulate

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cause to move in a particular direction by or as if by a pulling force.

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draw

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existing conditions or surroundings

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circumstance

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12
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moral excellence

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virtue

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13
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long for, aim, at or seek earnestly

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aspire

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14
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the quality of mind and spirit that enables a person to face their fears

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courage

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15
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see in one’s mind something or beauty, charm, value or desirability

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dream

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job, assignment, chore or act of work

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task

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17
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purpose toward which an endeavor is directed

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goal

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a plan, method, or series of actions for obtaining a specific goal or result

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strategy

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a line of thought or action leading from one point of reference to another

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direction

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20
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to intentionally attempt something even when there is a chance of failure

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risk

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21
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Frederick ________’s quote stating that individuals will find their life calling in “the _____ that you need most to do and that the ______ most needs to have done.”

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Buechner, work, world

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22
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Is our call to serve the world an optional one?

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No (NOTE - Our choice to accept the call IS OPTIONAL, God’s call IS NOT - it is the only call He is
giving to us). This question is about God’s call, not about our choice to accept the call.

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23
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We are to recognize which people will respond to us; the textbook used the example of how Paul was effective preaching to the ________:,
while Peter was most effective preaching to the _____.

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Gentiles, jews

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24
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_______ is an example of someone we learned about early in the school year who was never happy in accepting God’s role in his life.

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Jonah

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25
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What are the four key questions to ask when we start the process of putting together our Personal Mission?

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Who or what is the target of my mission?
What will it look like if my mission is successful?
What is it that I will be doing?
What do I need to do in order to get started?

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26
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What are the four (4) areas the textbook identified as the needs of the world that draw us?

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people, problem, opportunity, location

27
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__________ is an individual who gave one of the best examples of displaying a passionate vision in his “I Have a Dream” speech.

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Martin Luther King Jr.

28
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List the specific four forces of need used in the “I Have A Dream” speech that drew this person and will draw us.

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People - Racial minorities in the United States
Problem - Discrimination in the laws of the United States and economic opportunities for minorities
Opportunity - To raise awareness and change the laws
Location - The United States, specifically urban areas in the Northern states and throughout the Southern states

29
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Where in scripture is the Great Commission found?

A

Matthew 28:18-20

30
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What are the six concepts in the Great Commission that guide our personal mission and set the context for our overall Life Calling:

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  1. Go
  2. Make disciples
  3. Baptize
  4. Teach
  5. Have all authority
  6. Christ is with you
31
Q

What is the central theme of the teaching contained in Acts 1:8 and James 4:13-15?

A

….

32
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We are to discover that vision = _______ and that vision ≠ ______

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picture, task

33
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In the text, the author outlined the following three ingredients that will help you form a life-changing vision:

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imagination
inspiration
independence

34
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is the ingredient of developing a life-changing vision through the formation of a conscious idea or mental image of something
you have never before wholly thought of in reality.

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imagination

35
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is the ingredient of allowing the voices of your spirit, soul, and heart to speak as loud as your mind and body.

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inspiration

36
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is the ingredient of guiding your dreams towards your own images rather than those of others..

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independence

37
Q

Is the scripture that states “Without a vision, the people perish.”

A

proverbs 29:18

38
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What are the three phases of the dream cycle

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dreamer
dream caster
dream maker

39
Q

In God’s calling to “Open our Eyes” the textbook used the account of _____ to teach us how to see possibilities in situations where we once
only saw challenges.

A

Elisha

40
Q

In God’s calling to “Lift Up Your Eyes” the textbook used the account of_____to teach about hope and encouragement in the times of despair
and discouragement.

A

Isaiah

41
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In all of these teachings, we are called to “see” beyond ourselves. What is the primary reason we are called to “see” beyond ourselves?

A

moves us beyond the temptation

42
Q

Where in scripture do you find Jesus’ Command to us to Love God and Love Others?

A

Matthew 22:37-40

43
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What are the two essential qualities that are required when taking action and obtaining resources as we move toward our vision?

A

courage

risk

44
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What are the four steps that can help us “cross the bridge from vision to action” as described in our curriculum?

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-established directions
-set SMART goals
-resource the vision
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take action

45
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List the S.M.A.R.T. goals.

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S-specific
M-measurable
A-achievable
R-relevant
T-time framed
46
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What are the “three T’s” of stewardship?

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  • Talent
  • Time
  • Treasure
47
Q

What is the central theme given from the teaching in James 2, Matthew 25:26-27, and Proverbs 20:11?

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Faith requires ACTION in order for the faith to bear fruit

48
Q

Who said in 2 Timothy 4:7 “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”

A

Paul

49
Q

When the curriculum states “One of the most dramatic illustrations of this can be found in the tragic story of Judas”, what is the “this” that the
author is referencing?

A

Judas never made his actions subject to what he claimed (said) was his faith. ACTIONS SHOW WHAT YOU REALLY BELIEVE

50
Q

In the conclusion of our book, what does the author state are the four barriers that must be overcome in order to pursue our Life Calling?

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  1. Overcome the selfishness of indifference
  2. Overcome the comfort of complacency
  3. Overcome the fear of failure
  4. Overcome the avoidance of pain
51
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If there are no Foundational Values as an anchor, there will be no deep _________ to guide our search for a Life Calling.

A

Meaning

52
Q

If we ignore our Unique Design, there will be no _______in our lives, our efforts will be misdirected, and we will fail to see the___________ of our lives.

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  • Clarity

- Significance

53
Q

If there is no outward response to the world through a Personal Mission, then our Life Calling will remain _______, and we will
fail to experience the _______ that comes from service.

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  • Unfulfilled

- Hope

54
Q

Does the author state that developing your life-calling ends when this class ends?

A

No - it is a lifelong learning process

55
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Needs –> Action

A

Assemble

56
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Action –> Needs

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Solve

57
Q

Action –> Vision

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Achieve

58
Q

Vision –> Actions

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Embolden

59
Q

Vision –> Needs

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Focus

60
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Needs –> Vision

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Germinate

61
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Life Calling Model (top circle)

  1. ________
    1. ________
    2. ________
    3. ________
A
  1. Foundational Values
    1. Faith
    2. Character
    3. Service
62
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Life Calling Model (bottom left circle)

  1. ________
    1. ________
    2. ________
    3. ________
A
  1. Personal Mission
    1. Needs
    2. Vision
    3. Action
63
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Life Calling Model (bottom right circle)

  1. ________
    1. ________
    2. ________
    3. ________
A
  1. Unique Design
    1. Strengths
    2. Passions
    3. Experiences

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