Some questions regarding this week's Bible Lesson (version 1.02)

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1. What did biblical writers mean by the term "Zion?"
2. How does what Isaiah writes about Zion apply to each of us today?

1. When the Psalmist tells us that God "forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases" (TEV), how does that apply to each of us today?
2. Who was Solomon?
3. For what strengths was Solomon known, and what can we learn from them?
4. For what shortcomings was Solomon known, and what can we learn from them?
5. What is the biblical basis for considering Soul as a term for God?

1. Who was Jacob?
2. By what other name was Jacob known?
3. What lessons can we learn from Jacob's encounter in Peniel, which is also known as Penuel?
4. What is the biblical basis for the term "demonstration" that is used in Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures (S&H)?
5. What is the biblical basis for the phrase "divine power" that is used in S&H?

1. Who was Hezekiah?
2. What lessons can each of us learn from Hezekiah's healing?
3. What is the biblical basis for the phrase, "immortality brought to light" that is used in S&H?
4. What is the biblical basis for the phrase "replace mortality with immortality" that is used in S&H?

1. What is the message of Jesus' "Lost Sheep" parable?
2. What does it mean to have a "clean heart" or "pure heart," and what does this have to do with Soul as a term for God?
3. What is the biblical basis for the phrase "turn from sin" that is used in S&H?

1. The Bible (TEV) states:

No longer will you be called "Forsaken," or your land be called "The Deserted Wife." Your new name will be "God Is Pleased with Her." Your land will be called "Happily Married," because the LORD is pleased with you and will be like a husband to your land.

To whom or to what is the biblical writer referring? How does this apply to each of us today?

2. What does Isaiah describe as the basis for a peaceful and safe home?
3. What do Jesus and New Testament writers teach us about commitment to marriage?
4. What do Jesus and New Testament writers teach us about care for family members?

1. The Psalmist says, "This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." (NRSV) What difference can/does this make by waking with this thought each day and celebrating with this thought throughout the day?
2. Who was John the Baptist, and what was his connection to Jesus?
3. What was the mission of John the Baptist?
4. What were the names of Jesus' twelve disciples?
5. What were the names of some of Jesus' other primary disciples beyond the traditional twelve?
6. To what did Jesus refer John's disciples in order to validate Jesus' theology and mission?
7. Is there ever any circumstance in which we need to wait to be saved? Why?