Romans 13; Authority

Question 1

What word is defined as “being able to understand a situation from another person’s perspective”?

Answer 1

empathy

Question 2

When you have an I-centered view of authority, how do you view God?

Answer 2

As a ruling God

Question 3

When you have a God-centered view of authority, how do you view God?

Answer 3

As a loving God

Question 4

When you view God in an I-centered manner, you view God and the authorities over in which two manners?

Answer 4

They will be able to get me what I want

They will prevent me from getting what I want

Question 5

When you view God and authority in a God-centered manner, you view God and the authorities your under in what manner?

Answer 5

As an opportunity to understand my purpose in any given situation

Question 6

Choosing to view God and authority in an I-centered manner is an act of ______________

Answer 6

disobedience

Question 7

Choosing to view God and authority in a God-centered manner is an act of __________

Answer 7

obedience

Question 8

Why is choosing to act in an I-centered manner described in Romans 13 as living in darkness?

Answer 8

Because you are unable to see or understand the world from outside your own self-centered viewpoint

Question 9

Why is choosing to act in a God-centered manner described in Romans 13 as putting on the armor of light?

Answer 9

Because you have become aware of the grand designs and plans that God has for you beyond your selfish desires.

Question 10

According to Romans 13, what is the “continuing debt” that we owe one another?

Answer 10

To love

Question 11

What is the three-step process that we all go through upon trusting God’s teaching that He has blessed us all with irrevocable gifts?

Answer 11

To identify the gift
To sharpen the gift
To apply the gift for the needs of our age

Question 12

When we choose to follow God and authority in a God-centered manner, how do we critique the people and problems we encounter?

Answer 12

With empathy

Question 13

Why is our ability to see a problem unique?

Answer 13

Because it is an opportunity to apply our talents to the needs of the age

Question 14

What action are we performing when we contribute to being a solution to the needs of our age?

Answer 14

Serving

Question 15

When we choose to follow God and authority in an I-centered manner, what are the two circumstances that makes our negative criticism sound valid?

Answer 15

There’s an obvious problem

Our solution can’t be tested

Question 16

Why are orgies, drunkenness, sexual immorality, debauchery, dissension, and jealousy examples of choosing the “deeds of darkness” over the armor of light?

Answer 16

These are deeds we try to keep hidden.

Question 17

Why does Paul state in Romans 13:11 that “now is the time to wake up from your slumber”?

Answer 17

Once you accept truth, there is no reason to remain in darkness.

Question 18

In James, Chapter 4 the teaching on “Boasting About Tomorrow” states that an individual with an I-centered view will make what type of statement going into each day?

Answer 18

I will do this or that today…….

Question 19

In James, Chapter 4 the teaching on “Boasting About Tomorrow” states that an individual with an God-centered view will make what type of statement going into each day?

Answer 19

If it is God’s will I will do this or that today…….

Question 20

What are the five (5) laws outlined in James 4 that provides us an outline on how to live in a God-centered manner.

Answer 20

1. Don’t put off until tomorrow what can be done today
2. Don’t allow too much planning to make you miss out on the call of the present
3. Don’t worry (God has all in control)
4. Humble yourself (avoid self-importance and the comparison trap – which leads to arrogance/depression)
5. Life is but a mist (since life is short, have priorities that reflect your awareness of this)

Question 21

Why is the conclusion in Romans 13:11 that “our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed” an absolute truth?

Answer 21

Because each day, is one day closer to the time we die and go the Heaven.

Question 22

What system did the Jewish Leaders have in place to manipulate the people?

Answer 22

A religion that stated it was for the people, but really it was a set of rules designed to control the people.

Question 23

Why were Jesus’ actions a threat to the Jewish system?

Answer 23

He didn’t require adherence to their rules in order to be receive the love of God.

Question 24

What decision did the Jewish Leaders and chief priests make in order to deal with the amount of people following Jesus?

Answer 24

Decided to kill Jesus

Question 25

What additional decision did the Jewish Leaders and chief priests make that further showed the depths they would go to in order to have the people stop following Jesus?

Answer 25

Decided to kill Lazarus

Question 26

How did Judas try to manipulate the situation regarding the oil?

Answer 26

To make it look like he was concerned about “giving” to the poor, when he actually wanted to keep $ for his own greed.

Question 27

What is the purpose of the Old Testament?

Answer 27

To tell of the coming Messiah

Question 28

Upon Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, why were the people spreading their cloaks and freshly cut branches on the road?

Answer 28

It was a testimony that the people believed that Jesus was the Messiah

Question 29

Upon entering Jerusalem, how did the request by the Greeks show a genuine response to Jesus’ authority?

Answer 29

They want to know more about the teachings of Christ, which shows they value His authority to teach.

Question 30

When Jesus overturned the tables and cleared the Temple of the money-changers, buyers and sellers, why didn’t the money-changers, buyers, and sellers challenge Him or try to stop Him?

Answer 30

True authority doesn’t need to declare itself. The buyers and sellers knew they were wrong

Question 31

What are the three (3) lessons learned from the buyers and sellers response to Jesus?

Answer 31

1. Jesus doesn’t follow the authority established by humans
2. Jesus “smashes” the systems created by humans
3. Jesus opens our eyes to the Truth that we are to follow His system, not humans

Question 32

How did the blind and lame show support of Jesus’ authority?

Answer 32

By coming to Him and being healed

Question 33

After Jesus cleared the Temple, why were the chief priests indignant over the children shouting in the Temple area “Hosanna to the Son of David”?

Answer 33

Because even little children were declaring Jesus’ authority over theirs – the children are the future.

Question 34

When the Jewish Leaders challenged Jesus in Matthew 21 by asking “by what authority” and “by who’s authority” are you doing these things, what was the motivation of the Jewish Leaders?

Answer 34

Self-centered (to maintain their power)

Question 35

What was the question Jesus posed to them?

Answer 35

John’s Baptism, was it from Heaven or by men?

Question 36

What are the two problems the Jewish Leaders had if they answered the question?

Answer 36

If they said from Heaven, then they would have to accept John’s testimony of Jesus as the Messiah
If they said from men, they would have a revolt by the people who accepted John as a prophet

Question 37

What is the lesson taught by Jesus’ refusal to answer the Jewish Leaders question on authority?

Answer 37

Reinforces the Truth that we are to follow God, not the manipulative system of humans