Posts Tagged ‘bible’

We are given my grandmother a surprise birthday party this weekend and being that she is a religious person, the theme is the Bible. I wanted to know some games that we could play that are religious or mainly relate to the bible. As of right now, I made a Bible anagram, Bible bingo, and a Bible quiz. But I wanted to add some hands-on games that we don’t need paper and pencil to play. Because everybody doesn’t like to play games that require writing.

In Luke 8:11 Jesus explains that the seed he was sowing out to everyone, (that would bring an abundant crop for some) was the "Word of God."

So, what was this "Word of God" that he was sowing? I doubt that he was passing out those Old Testament scrolls (so it was not the Bible).

Others have told me that the Word is Jesus. But that does not make any sense in this context. And others told me that his "Word" was his teachings. But the people who say that don’t explain what that particular teaching was, so I just assume they don’t know.

Do you know what Jesus was sowing in the Parable of the Sower? He called it the "Word of God" and said that people hear the word of God and "Do It." So what did he want those people "doing" so that they would have an abundant crop?

I have asked similar questions before, but no one has admitted they don’t know… but their answers lead me to think that they don’t know. Is anyone here willing to admit that they don’t know?

More context on the Kingdom Gospel is in my biography.

Looking for some good Biblical Christian Video Game Trivia that I can play online in my browser in Flash format. Basically games that allow me to learn and study the bible and have fun doing it by playing games that teach me stuff and that test my knowledge of the bible.

For me, the book of Job has always been a mysterious story. What is God trying to tell us through the story of Job. I guess its that if we always have faith, that ultimately God will be there for us. Job was diseased, tortured, he lost everything, and he still kept his faith. I guess the story also tells us that no matter what happens on Earth, God is in charge and can do anything.

And then there’s Revelations: that story is just full of mysterious and strange things.

What books and stories in the Bible confound you the most?

Whether your an Atheist or a Christian just answer this question based upon what you think the bible says.

It’s just a little trivia to see how well people know the bible.

How many sheep would be on Noah’s ark?

Christ used the term "Word of God" in the parable of the sower to describe the seed that he was sowing out to everyone, and said his Word had the potential to produce a bountiful crop. (Gospel of Luke)

Now, keep in mind, he was giving his "Word of God" out before the Crucifixion, which means that it had nothing at all to do with blood for sin… but it did have the potential to produce a bountiful crop.

Do you think Christ’s "Word of God" was more profound and more powerful than the "word" that is read from a book (Bible) these days?

(This question and puzzle about "the Word" came from http://gospelenigma.com if you want to look into the complete context)

{{Let me say first that I respect all religions, & I do not believe that any religion or faith is "wrong". I think religion is a beautiful thing that can sometimes be warped by people, but is overall a beautiful thing.
Let me also state that I am not interested in hateful answers, or anyone trying to sway my beliefs, I am quite happy with my life. All flaming will be reported!}}

I have been sick lately, & cannot work. A couple of my friends are single parents, so I’ve volunteered to babysit, when needed. I’ve ended up babysitting more than I’d ever expected for a group of siblings, all of whom I love & adore. Their ages are from 2 & a half years to 11 years.

I knew they were being raised in the Protestant Church (as was I), but I never saw it as an issue until last week.

My husband & I are Pagan, my stepson is Christian (He’s 10, we’ve encouraged him to worship in any way he is comfortable, so long as he has good values) & my youngest boy was Christened in the Methodist Church (A family tradition of mine), but is not old enough to claim a religion.

One of the oldest children asked me what my pentacle was & I explained to her that it was like my version of a cross. I cut her off, because I don’t want to confuse her in any way.

Later on, she approached me again about my Ankh necklace & I explained that it was also like a cross, but that it came from the Ancient Egyptians.

She was puzzled, & her younger brother joined the conversation. I tried to skirt the issue & change the subject, but she was so inquisitive.I finally told them a story from the Bible that I love & distracted them with a movie.

I have known their parents since we were all in high school & their mom is not in the picture (long story, but she’s basically a deadbeat & might as well be non-existent in their lives). Their Dad knows that we are pagan & very open about religion & has never instructed us to hide these facts, but he hasn’t told us how to explain them either.

I love these kids dearly & I do not want to lie to them, but I don’t want to upset their dad or drive a wedge between the kids & us either.

How would you broach this situation? Any ideas are greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!
To Chris, Yes, I am fully aware of what the Bible says, I’ve read it hundreds of times, as well as The Book of Mormon, The Apocrypha, & hundreds of other Christian texts, I’m NOT interested in being saved. Jesus happens to be a personal hero of mine, I’m just not Christian. Thanks for caring, but I’m perfectly ok with myself.

A RIDDLE: WHO AM I?
[This riddle was written by a lady in California in response to an offer from a gentleman in Philadelphia, that he would pay anyone ,000 who could write a puzzle he could not solve. He failed to solve it and paid the money.]

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Adam, God made out of dust,
But thought it best to make me first,
So I was made before now,
To answer God’s most holy plan,
A living being I became,
And Adam gave to me my name,
I from his presence then withdrew,
And more of Adam I never knew.
I did my Maker’s law obey,
Nor never went from it astray,
Thousands of miles I go in fear,
But seldom on earth appear,
For purpose wise which God did see,
He put a living soul in me,
A soul from me God did claim,
And took from me the soul had fled,
I was the same as when first made,
And without hands or feet or soul,
I travel on from pole to pole,
I labor hard by day, by night,
To fallen man I give great light,
Thousands of people, young and old,
Will by my death great light behold,
No right or wrong can I conceive,
The Scripture I cannot believe
Although my name therein is found,
They are to me an empty sound,
No fear of death doth trouble me,
Real happiness I’ll never see,
To Heaven I shall never go, or to Hell below.
Now when these lines you slowly read
Go search your Bible with all speed,
For that my name is written there,
I do honestly to you declare,
"The answer is ONE word."

The New Testament did not even exist when Jesus used the term "Word of God" in the Parable of the Sower (Luke 8:11). So why in the world would believers think that something that did not exist would be included in what Jesus himself called the "Word of God?"

Was he sowing out Bibles?

Just exactly what was Jesus sowing out to all those people that would bring a "bountiful crop." It certainly was not the Bible… and it certainly was not himself if he was the one who was sowing that word.

Was it his message?… and if so, what particular message of his was called the "Word of God?"

This question (puzzle) comes from the Gospel Enigma e-book.

God made Adam out of the dust, but thought it best to make me first;
So I was made before the man, according to God’s Holy plan.
My whole body God made complete, without arms or hands or feet.
My ways and acts did God control, but in my body He placed no soul.
A living being I became, and Adam gave to me a name.
Then from his presence I withdrew, for this man Adam I never knew.

All my Maker’s laws I do obey, & from these laws I never stray.
1,000′s of me go in fear, but seldom on the earth appear.
Later, for a purpose God did see, He placed a living soul in me.
But that soul of mine God had to claim, & from me took it back again.
& when this soul from me had fled, I was the same as when 1st made;
Without arms, legs, or soul, I travel on from pole to pole.
My labors are from day to night, & to men I once furnished light.
1,000′s of people both young & old, did by my death bright lights behold.
No right or wrong can I conceive; the Bible & it’s teachings I can’t believe.
The fear of death doesn’t trouble me; pure happiness I will never see.
And up in Heaven I can never go, Nor in the grave or Hell below.
So, get your Bible & read with care; you’ll find my name recorded there.

It is common for ministers to say that the Bible is the Word of God, and John 1:1 says: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God."

So, the conclusion would be that the Bible is their God.

To make the puzzle even more interesting is the fact that Jesus himself was speaking about the Word of God in the Parable of the Sower, long before the New Testatment came along (and I doubt that he was sowing the Old Testament out to the people either)

I think the Word of God is something other than the Bible… something much more profound than 1500 pages of reading. So what do you think? Is the Bible the Word of God that Jesus was speakng about in the Parable of the Sower… and the Word which is found in John 1:1?

Or is the phrase "Word of God" just being used to elevate the status of people like Paul/Saul, who in fact was rather active in terrorizing the Original disciples (Acts 7:58-8:3).

Question from http://gospelenigma.com (Ch. 6)

How many car names are in the Bible?
Exp—Accord,Charger

1. When did a servant gain freedom by losing a tooth?

I found in Exodus 21:27 where it talks about this, but I was wondering if they were just looking for this or for a specific instance in the Bible (I couldn’t find one, but maybe you can?)

2. Which king is said to have gone to the seaside?

3. Who lost his life for asking to marry his stepmother?

Thanks for your help!

Anyone know of any websites where you can do crossword puzzles online?