Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Bible > Passions, Experiences, Values, Esther, finding Hope > Flashcards

Passions, Experiences, Values, Esther, finding Hope Flashcards

1
Q

exposure to hazard and the chance of injury or loss.

A

risk

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

to steer you toward a course of action.

A

compel

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

something that precipitates or accelerates an event or change

A

catalyst

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

wish, crave, or long for as for something that brings satisfaction or enjoyment.

A

desire

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

to cause you actually start moving in the right direction.

A

impel

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

an attraction or curiosity about something.

A

interest

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

to keep you moving forward in the right direction.

A

propel

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

energy or power to influence, affect, or control.

A

force

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

to surrender something for the sake of something else.

A

sacrifice

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What are the three levels in which our passions emerge?

A

interest
desire
sacrifice

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What are the three important conditions outlined in Psalm 37:3-6 about receiving the desires of our hearts?

When we ___ in the Lord’s ways as being good, our desires will be for those “good” ways.

When we __ in the Lord, our desires will be for that in which we __ – The Lord and His ways.

When we __ our ways to the Lord, we will restrict our desires to only those ways that are of the
Lord.

A

trust

delight,delight

commit

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What does Proverbs 4:23 teach us about pursuing our passions?

A

”Above all else, guard your heart,
for everything you do flows from it.”

a. That we need to guard what enters our heart, for it is where the passions come from.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What does Philippians 2:3-4 teach us about our interests?

A

“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain
conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves,V4 not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.”

a. We are always to HUMBLY consider the interests of others, and avoid pursuing our own interests
in a VAIN or CONCEITED manner.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Who was credited in scripture as modeling the behavior outlined in Philippians 2:3-4?

A

timothy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

existing conditions or surroundings.

A

circumstances

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

of essential and decisive importance.

A

critical

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

the degree of strength or severity.

A

intensity

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

persistent, irrational fear; resulting in avoidance.

A

phobia

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

What is the primary point being made by Robert Frost ‘s quote at the start of the chapter?

A

God has called
each of us in a UNIQUE manner (that is the road LESS traveled). Whereas individuals are tempted to
follow the crowd (that is the road WELL traveled).

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

The first critical force is __. Explain how when this force happens and the duration of it impacts your
experience

A

Time,
The time an experience happens (like during formative years in childhood or as a young
adult) and how long it occurs (duration) has the greatest impact on an individual’s life

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

The second critical force is ____.Explain how the positive and negative examples of this
force impacts your experience

A

circumstances,
Positive experiences shape us in a reinforcing manner (for example:
good family relationships growing up will likely lead to healthy relationships as an adult); while negative
experiences shape us in a reactionary manner (for example: poor family relationships growing up will
likely lead to unhealthy relationships as an adult filled with combat and a lack of trust).

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

The third critical force is ____. Explain how the strong and weak influence of this force impacts
your experience

A

intensity,
The level of influence of an experience will have a lasting impact (like a close friend
moving away) or a relatively small impact (like a casual friend moving away) on your life

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

What was the example the author gave from the physical earth to illustrate how three shaping forces
work?

A

carbon

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

What were the three ways this item from the physical earth can manifest itself depending upon how
much heat is applied?

A

Carbon starts as coal, becomes graphite and then a diamond

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Q

What is the name the author gave to his advice for each of you to write your own autobiographies?

A

biologs

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
26
Q

Once these life-changing experiences have been identified, it will help us understand:
a. The __ we have as an outlook toward situations and other people.

b. The __ that have been cultivated within us.
c. The __ we have developed and perform daily.
d. Any ___ that have been created in us.
e. The source of ___ we use to propel us towards our goals.

A 
attitudes
values
habits
phobias
inspiration
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
27
Q

___ gave glory and thankfulness to God for staying with him and guiding him through troubling
times.

A

david

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
28
Q

__ did not hold bitterness towards his experiences. Instead he used his position of authority to
show compassion.

A

joseph

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
29
Q

___ became one of the first individuals to spread the gospel of Christianity and wrote many books of
the New Testament despite his persecution and killing of Christians while he was a young man.

A

paul

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
30
Q

Time spent alone in a quiet place

A

solitude

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
31
Q

Thinking or acting for oneself, free from the influence or control of others

A

independence

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
32
Q

Maintaining strict moral or ethical principles with honesty and genuineness

A

integrity

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
33
Q

Capability to make things happen

A

power

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
34
Q

A life where all aspects function correctly and there is little disruption or confusion

A

order

35
Q

Living a life free of excess or extremes

A

moderation

36
Q

Maintaining one’s allegiance or devotion to another

A

loyalty

37
Q

Upholding what is morally right and fair

A

justice

38
Q

A state of ease and satisfaction

A

comfort

39
Q

Freedom from care, anxiety or danger

A

security

40
Q

Affinity and closeness resulting from a mutual relationship

A

friendship

41
Q

Remaining true to one’s word, promises, or vows

A

faithfulness

42
Q

Quality of being original in thought, expression, and imagination

A

creativity

43
Q

Something that is expected or required or someone, often performed out of moral or legal
obligation

A

duty

44
Q

Taking actions to help others

A

service

45
Q

Participating in unusual or exciting experiences

A

adventure

46
Q

Ability to treat others with love and care

A

kindness

47
Q

Accomplishing something; especially with a high level of success or significant ability

A

achievement

48
Q

A life that avoids complexity and luxury

A

simplicity

49
Q

Enjoyment or playfulness

A

fun

50
Q

Explain the “value” of knowing these definitions and implementing them into your life?

A

Primarily so that you are able to recognize what is important to you and how to have clarity in
determining the paths you will take and measuring how you are doing

51
Q

Explain the critical forces that impacted the experiences of Esther’s youth:

A

Her parents died when she was young during the raid of her country—-

52
Q

Who was Esther’s older cousin that she went to live with?

A

mordecai

53
Q

What country was her older cousin living in?

A

susa (persia)

54
Q

Esther and her cousin were part of a long-standing conflict between these two nations dating back to the
birth of __’s two sons:
a. ____- was the father of the nation of Israel.
b. __ - was the father of the nation of Islam.

A

abraham,

a. issac
b. ishmael

55
Q

The king of the nation where Esther and her cousin were living was named

A

xerxes

56
Q

What were the circumstances that resulted in Esther becoming the queen of this nation?

A

When Xerxes called Queen Vashti to attend the banquet he was conducting, she refused. This
refusal was considered a threat to all men in the kingdom of Persia because their wives would act in
refusal to their husbands in the same manner Vashti did. Because of this, Xerxes decided to replace
Vashti and held an open search for the all the woman of the kingdom

57
Q

Who was the advisor to the king that was elevated to a position of authority?

A

haman

58
Q

Why was this advisor upset at Esther’s cousin?

A

Because Mordecai would not bend down to Haman

because he was a Jew

59
Q

What did this advisor try to get the king to approve in order to gain revenge against Esther’s cousin?

A

To have all the Jews killed because they would not bow down to the king and were considered a
threat to his rule

60
Q

What did Esther’s cousin do to gain favor in the eyes of the king?

A

He had uncovered a plot to

assassinate the king

61
Q

When the king wanted to give glory to Esther’s cousin, what did the king’s advisor think was happening?

A

Haman thought the king wanted to give glory to him

62
Q

What did Esther do in order to expose the advisor and save her people?

A

She held a banquet, and

revealed that she was a Jew and exposed Haman as the person plotting for the killing of the Jewish people

63
Q

Describe what it means to have “active faith”?

A

Understanding that we are living within God’s
provision for us; through our relationship with Him by the Holy Spirit and His Living Word to provide all
that we need regardless of the situations of each day

64
Q

In developing faith, Hebrews 5:11-6:20 states that our faith will develop as we _____.

A

mature

65
Q

In Hebrews 11:1, Faith is described as being confident in what we ___ for and being ____ about
what we do not see.

A

hope,sure

66
Q 
The Wall St. Journal article “Finding Hope When Everything Feels Hopeless” by Elizabeth Bernstein was
shared in class to illustrate how science recognizes the need for \_\_\_\_.
A

hope

67
Q

The area of science that the article focuses upon to give evidence and support this need is
____.

A

psychology

68
Q

These scientists state that their research shows that ______ is crucial to:

a. ____
b. ____
c. ____

A

hope,
a. Our physical and mental health

b. Guarding against anxiety and despair
c. Protecting us from stress

69
Q

Furthermore, their research showed that people with higher levels of hope will:

a. _____
b. ____
c. _____
d. ____
e. ____
f. ____
g. ____
h. ____

A

hope,

a. Have better coping skills
b. Bounce back from setbacks faster
c. Better a problem-solving
d. Have lower levels of burnout
e. Have stronger relationships
f. Communicate better
g. Are more trusting
h. Able to set goals

70
Q

Dr. Anthony __from Keene State University, believes that having this skill is like having a “Personal
Protective Emotion” as you move through life.

A

scioli

71
Q

Scientists believe that there are two crucial components to develop ___

a. __
b. ___

A

hope,

a. motivation
b. strategy

72
Q

Scientists believe that believe that having a _____will develop this skill, and therefore will make
your goals turn into reality rather than just ___ ____.

A

strategy,

wishful thinking

73
Q

Dr. Anthony __ believes this skill is malleable, which means you can ____ it.

A

scioli,

develop (boost)

74
Q

Theses scientists have identified a specific part of the brain, known as the ___, where
thoughts and actions are initiated.

A

prefrontal cortex

75
Q

Therefore, these scientists, including one quoted in the article from Arizona State University (ASU),
believe that ___ that we make to develop and grow our brain.

A

hope is a choice

76
Q

What warning did the scientist from ASU give in regards to what the development of this skill is competing
with?

A

”Hope is competing with all our other thoughts and emotions for attention…..it has to struggle
to find its place in our mind”

77
Q

Dr. Anthony Scioli believes that people draw on four main resources to accomplish this:
a. ___- sense of continued trust and connection to others.
b. __ - the feeling of being strong and capable.
c. __ - a belief you aren’t trapped in a bad situation, and an ability to hold on to positive
thoughts and feelings even while you are processing something negative.
d. ___ - a belief in something larger than yourself.

A

scioli,

a. attachment
b. empowerment
c. survival
d. spirituality

78
Q

These scientists agree that way to develop and increase this skill is to:

a. ___ - this helps you know your baseline or starting point.
b. ___ - this helps you gain perspective in your present situation.
c. __ - this helps you focus on the future.
d. __ - this helps you experience a sense of accomplishment.
e. ___ - this helps you from focusing upon despair.
f. ___ - this helps you experience the energy of others.

A

a. measure it
b. read history
c. have a vision
d. take small steps
e. watch your words
f. spread hope

79
Q

The article quotes Dr. Michael Milona to reinforce the final point and conclude. The quote was “When
people around you are ___, that can ___ you as well.”

A

energized, energize

80
Q

As discussed in class, when we are trying to be excited about developing this skill, what was identified as
the biggest struggle in maintaining our excitement to keep going?

A

When we face obstacles, setbacks and problems (whether caused by our doing or someone else’s) while pursuing accomplishing our goals

81
Q

According to God’s Word, what is the reason we desire to have this skill?

A

to be in God’s will

82
Q

According to God’s Word, what is the primary opportunity that we have each day to develop this skill?

A

To face the problems of each day with pure joy

83
Q

According to God’s Word, identify and explain the three-fold process that we are to implement in the
development of this skill?

A

We are to 1. Show perseverance in keeping joy when facing problems
(instead of responding in flight or fight). Which is an attitude of looking forward to the responsibilities we
have.
This will result in 2. The development of our character, which is maturity.
As we mature, we will
be 3. Building and developing hope. The more we experience this process the stronger and more hopeful
we will be.

84
Q

Why is this three-fold process a sustainable way to develop and grow this skill, regardless of the
disappointments that come into our lives?

A

Because problems are the place where the development of

hope begins, it protects against the threat problems, setbacks, etc pose against us losing hope

Bible (4 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions