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LESSON 12: Dealing With Difficult Passages
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- 1. Multiple Choice
What is the best way to deal with Bible passages that we don't understand or seem to contradict each other?
a. Read the passages as standalone verses to gain understanding
b. Change the language of the texts to better suit our understanding
c. Read passages in context and be sure to not overlook any details
d. Come to conclusions as quickly as possible to avoid becoming unsure again
- 2. Multiple Choice
2. What attitude should we have when studying the Bible, especially particularly difficult passages?
a. Absolute confidence that we will immediately know the answers
b. A humble, teachable spirit
c. A carefree, unconcerned attitude – we will be led wherever/whenever we will be led when reading, it doesn't matter
d. An already preconceived conviction, looking for supporting evidence to what is already in our minds
- 3. Multiple Choice
3. According to Paul's advice to Timothy (eg, 1 Tim 4, 2 Tim 1:7) we should:
a. Casually read the Bible. It's okay, we aren't going to understand all of it anyway
b. Wait until we are older, it will be easier to study then
c. Engage in debates, especially with people who do not take the Bible seriously, for the fun of it
d. Take our studying and our lifestyle seriously. They affect each other and can affect others, too
- 4. Multiple Choice
4. What steps can we take in order to better understand the Bible and teachings that we hear?
a. Be like the Bereans, study every day to see if what is being presented is true
b. Always come to the Bible with an attitude of prayer. Let the Holy Spirit guide our study
c. Cross reference Bible passages with other similar passages from the Bible itself
d. All of the above
- 5. Multiple Choice
5. True or False? When we come across passages that are difficult for us to understand, we should give up. Studying further will only frustrate us or confuse us further.
a. True
b. False
- 6. Multiple Choice
6. Jesus should be our main focus of studying the Bible because:
a. He is the way, the truth, and the life – no man comes to the Father but through Him
b. His example of being tempted in the wilderness and responding with correct and in context Scriptures is a great example for us
c. He always used Scripture to explain His message and His purpose for coming to earth
d. All of the above
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