Generation Leaders

Antioch Exam Review

2009-12-11T12:06:00.000-08:00

Antioch Interns,

These are the questions you should review in preparation for your exam. As a reminder, you will be taking this exam at 9am on December 18th at the church. Study well.

Blessings,
Pastoral Staff

1. Be able to define the clarity, necessity, sufficiency, authority, and inerrancy of Scripture.
2. Know the three essential assertions of the Doctrine of the Trinity.
3. Know the distinction of Creator and creation and why this is important.
4. What does it mean that God is Sovereign?
5. Why do we pray?
6. Who is our mediator in our prayer? Is there more than one mediator?
7. Is Christ our high priest? Why?
8. Is Christ our sacrifice? Why?
9. What are angels? What are demons?
10. What does the bible mean when it refers to the word man?
11. What does it mean for male and female to distinct in role, but equal in essence?
12. What is original sin?
13. Are we sinful by nature or by action?
14. Is sin inherited?
15. Is there punishment for sin?
16. Was Jesus Christ born of a virgin? Is this important?
17. Was Jesus Christ fully man?
18. Was Jesus Christ fully God?
19. Jesus spoke to ________ and told him that he must be born again to enter the kingdom of heaven.
20. In the book of Genesis, who “believed God, and it was accounted to him as righteousness”?
21. What is the section of Scripture in Matthew chapter 5-7 commonly known as?
22. What is the section of Scripture in Matthew chapter 5 verse 1-10 commonly known as?
23. In Ephesians 5, Paul says “Do not be drunk with wine which is debauchery, but be _________________.”
24. What is the fruit of the Spirit?
25. According to Jesus, is it more important to follow rules or have a heart that adores God?
26. In Luke 15, who are the parables mainly being geared toward?
27. According to John Maxwell, what is the definition of leadership in one word?
28. According to John Maxwell, is it more important to tell others about integrity or show them integrity?
29. According to Ephesians 2, how does salvation happen?
30. Are we saved through works or faith?
31. What does it mean to be justified?
32. What does it mean to be progressively sanctified?
33. According to John Maxwell, what is a leader's highest commodity?
34. According to 2 Timothy 2, who does Paul expect Timothy to entrust the gospel to?
35. How many people came to know the Lord in Acts 2 on the day of Pentecost?
36. What are Generation’s 6 Core Convictions?
37. Matthew 28:18 is also known as the _________________________.
38. According to Romans 1, when God turns you over to your own desire that is also known as His ___________ wrath.
39. Why doesn’t it work to explain the Doctrine of the Trinity with the example of ice, water, and steam or and egg?
40. Name 5 incommunicable attributes of God.
41. Name 5 communicable attributes of God.
42. In Matt. 5, Jesus says Blesses are the ___________________, for they shall see God.
43. Jesus says it is easier for a_____________________________, than for a rich man to enter the kingdom.
44. We are saved by ________ alone, through _________ alone, in _________ alone?
45. The word _________________ means turning wrath to favor.
46. According to Romans 12, we are to be a “living ____________”, unto God and this is our “spiritual act of _________________.”
47. According to Romans 3:23 “all have _________________ and fallen short of the glory of God.”
48. In the book of James chapter 2, he tells us “_________ without __________ is dead.”
49. Does James deny justification by faith in this passage?
50. According to James 4, why is it that sometimes we ask and do not receive from the Lord?

Life Group Notes-11-18-09 Judgement

2009-11-22T13:24:00.000-08:00

The Rebel Life Pt 5

“Judgement”

Small Group Notes

11-18-09

LIFE-GROUP LEADER INSTRUCTIONS

1. Take time to read the passages of study and pray through them. Work through them in your own life and consider yourself first in all of the questions below.

2.Think through ways that you can help the group understand that it is possible to live the as Salt & Light, but NOT without Christ's help.

3. Think of practical ways to show our students that we must be Salt first and then Light, but without Christ both of these are Impossible

Passages of Study

- Matthew 7:1-9

Questions

1.What does Jesus mean when he says “Judge Not”?

2.What affect has this scripture had on our world today(churches/world/etc.)?

3.What does feed the sheep mean?

4.What does “take the plank out of your own eye before you try to get the splinter out of your” mean?

Application

1.In what immediately practical ways can we live these commands out in our schools, families, jobs, etc?

2.How can we avoid being tripped up by the enemy while trying to live these things out?

3.How can we avoid being our own worst enemy while trying to live these things out?

-Lets allow this message to really transform us!

Other Scriptures to Refer to

Hebrews 4:13, Matthew 7:15, John 7:24, Ephesians 4:32, John 13:35, 1 Corinthians 5:1-3,

Matthew 23:13

The Rebel Life: Matthew 6:19-34

2009-11-14T08:57:00.000-08:00

The Rebel Life

“Idolatry of Self”

Small Group Notes

11-11-09

LIFE-GROUP LEADER INSTRUCTIONS

1. Take time to read the passages of study and pray through them. Work through them in your own life and consider yourself first in all of the questions below.

2.Think through ways that you can help the group understand the core of the message... You can think of illustrations, stories, etc.

Passages of Study

- Matthew 6:19-34

Questions

1. What do you think the pattern of Christ message is from Matthew 6:1-34?

2. Do we understand that we can do right things, but with the wrong motives, and be in sin?

3. How then would you define sin based upon this understanding? Is it more than breaking the rules?

4. Why do you think that Christ used money to address the selfishness in people's heart?

5. How do you think doing things from selfish motives becomes idolatry?

Application

1. Do we find ourselves struggling to gain the approval of people rather than resting in the approval of Christ?

2. How do we feel that we can uproot the idolatry in our hearts that causes us to seek to be approved, adored, and ultimately worshipped by others?

3.In what practical ways can we alter the ways that we spend our money, our time, and our energy to fight our love affair with ourselves?

POWER HOUSE PRAYER REMINDER

2009-11-12T07:17:00.000-08:00

Hello Family

Hope all is well, Let not forget Power House Prayer is coming up this next Friday which is the 20th from 6pm-9pm. Lets make sure that we are getting all of our students here.

We WILL NOT become what Christ sees us to be if we are not seeking his face as a ministry, crying out for this generation, for our families, for our friends. Lets actually run this race together.

"The christian who is not praying is playing"

-John Piper

Rebel Life Part 6-Eye for an eye

2009-10-18T08:46:00.001-07:00

The Rebel Life Pt 6

"Eye for an Eye"

Life Group Notes

09-18-09

LIFE-GROUP LEADER INSTRUCTIONS

1. Take time to read the passages of study and pray through them. Work through them in your own life and consider yourself first in all of the questions below.

2. Think through ways that you can help the group understand that it is possible to live the Beatitudes, but NOT without Christ's help.

3. Think of practical ways to show our students that believing otherwise leads to self-righteousness rather than life in Jesus. Reveal sin and point out the need for repentance before the Beatitudes are fought for.

Passages of Study

- Matthew 5:38-48

Questions

1.What was the real true meaning of an eye for an eye?( to control Excess or an amount more than necessary)

2.Why would God even allow punishment?(Because not is not only gracious but he is righteous Duet. 32:4)

3.What is our initial human reaction when someone offends us?Why?

Is an eye for an eye ment for people that are not christians?Why?(No, because you have to look at the sermon on the mount as a whole. And in order to be able to do verses 13-48, we must have applied verses 1-11 to our lives, which means have received Christ and his grace to do the things he is saying. By pushing this onto a non believer we are telling him he can do this without the grace of God. Not biblical.)

Why is it so important to love our enemies?(Because we were once enemies of Christ and he loved us, so to show Christ love we love our enemies)
How can you truly be able to turn the other cheek?(When your dead to your flesh)

Application

1.In what immediately practical ways can we live these commands out in our schools, families, jobs, etc?

2.How can we avoid being tripped up by the enemy while trying to live these things out?

3.How can we avoid being our own worst enemy while trying to live these things out?

Other Scriptures to see

Duet. 32:4, Exodus 21:22-25, Ephesians 2:3, Luke 10:29,

Rebel Life Part 5-Oaths

2009-10-10T18:46:00.000-07:00

The Rebel Life Pt 5

“Oaths”

Small Group Notes

10-11-09

LIFE-GROUP LEADER INSTRUCTIONS

1. Take time to read the passages of study and pray through them. Work through them in your own life and consider yourself first in all of the questions below.

2.Think through ways that you can help the group understand that it is possible to live the as Salt & Light, but NOT without Christ's help.

3. Think of practical ways to show our students that we must be Salt first and then Light, but without Christ both of these are Impossible

Passages of Study

- Matthew 5:33-37

Questions

1.Why do you think that Jesus said not to take Oaths?

2.Why is it in our modern society Lying is looked at as not a big deal?

3.Why does Christ see Lying as a big deal?

4.Do you think the lack of seriousness for this command has to do with the horrible state our society is in today.

Application

1.In what immediately practical ways can we live these commands out in our schools, families, jobs, etc?

2.How can we avoid being tripped up by the enemy while trying to live these things out?

3.How can we avoid being our own worst enemy while trying to live these things out?

Other Scriptures to Refer to

1 Timothy 1:10, Matthew 23:16, James 5:12, Isaiah 66:1, Colossians 4:6

Life Group Notes for this week!

2009-10-03T15:41:00.000-07:00

Life group leaders,
You guys are doing amazing job! Thank you so much for your faithfulness at leading and guiding the students at Generation. You are a part of helping us shepherd our flock well. The pastors could not do it without you, so again, thank you.
In way of reminder, please make sure that you are calling students to invite them to life group and actively looking for students that are not plugged in before and after services.

Keep up with the good work!
God bless.

The Rebel Life Pt 4
"Matthew 5:21-30"
Small Group Notes
09-30-09

LIFE-GROUP LEADER INSTRUCTIONS
1. Take time to read the passages of study and pray through them. Work through them in your own life and consider yourself first in all of the questions below.
2. Think through ways that you can help the group understand that sin is a condition of the heart, and not merely an action.
3. Think of practical ways to show our students the damaging effects that anger & lust have on their soul.

Passages of Study

- Matthew 5:21-30

Questions

1. Why do you think Jesus said that anger in our heart is the same as murdering someone?
2. List a few ways that anger manifest itself in our lives… (Jealousy, Envy, Gossip, Rage, Etc) 3. Why would Jesus command that we repair our broken relationships before we offer our worship to him?
4. Why do you think Jesus said that lust is the same as committing adultery?
5. In what ways do you feel that lust damages your understanding of sex?

Application

1. In what immediately practical ways can we live these commands out in our schools, families, jobs, etc?
2. How can we avoid being tripped up by the enemy while trying to live these things out?
3. How can we avoid being our own worst enemy while trying to live these things out?
4. Have you sought to reconcile all of the anger in your heart toward the people in your world?

Leader Life Group

2009-09-25T13:03:00.000-07:00

Hola Generation Leaders!

I first of all want to tell you all that we love you! I have been hearing that small groups are growing and going great. Praise Christ for that! Keep working hard and being faithful.

Now, just a quick reminder for this Sunday Night. Remember that this Sunday is the last Sunday of the week. So this means that we have NO LIFE GROUP for our students this week. However, this week is our very first Leaders Life Group. We will be splitting up guys and gals this week so here are the two locations:

Girls - Pastor Lauren's Apartment (email Pastor Lauren for directions)

lauren@generationministries.net

Guys - Pastor Kort's Apartment (email Pastor Kort for directions)

kort@generationministries.net

Just so you all know, this small group will consist of ALL Executive Staff members and ALL Life Group Leaders. The good news is that the majority wear multiple hats so that we don't have to have two separate groups but just one! It all starts at 7pm, so be where you need to be and don't be late!

Viva la Generation,

P Kort

Rebel Life Part 2 Salt & Light

2009-09-18T13:02:00.000-07:00

The Rebel Life Pt 2

"Salt & Light"

Small Group Notes

09-16-09

LIFE-GROUP LEADER INSTRUCTIONS

1. Take time to read the passages of study and pray through them. Work through them in your own life and consider yourself first in all of the questions below.

2.Think through ways that you can help the group understand that it is possible to live the as Salt & Light, but NOT without Christ's help.

3. Think of practical ways to show our students that we must be Salt first and then Light, but without Christ both of these are Impossible

Passages of Study

- Matthew 5:13-16

Questions

1.How can someone live as the Salt of the earth? (Daily praying through and applying the Beatitudes to our lives)

2.How can someone live as the Light of the world? (Daily praying througn and applying the Beatitudes to our lives and praying Christ helps us to live them out)

3.How as christians can we put our Light under a basket?(Denying that we are christians)

4.Why do you think Jesus put it in the order that he did when he said, you must be “Salt” and the you must be “Light”?(First we must be salt in our lifestyles then we must be light as we live so that we dont become Hypocrites or Pharisees)

5. Why are people going to give God glory by seeing our works?(Because in that they will see something real when we are giving our all to our God)

6.What are some Practical ways to live as the Light of the world?

7.What makes us the Light of the world?(Christ because he is the light, us being like Christ that makes us the light John 8:12)

8.How do we live as formal Christian?(Knowing enough about Christ to keep us from the world, but not enough to make Christ have any value in our lives)

Application

1.In what immediately practical ways can we live these commands out in our schools, families, jobs, etc?

2.How can we avoid being tripped up by the enemy while trying to live these things out?

3.How can we avoid being our own worst enemy while trying to live these things out?

4.How do we show that Christ is the reason for our joy?

Other Scriptures to Refer to

John 8:12, 1 Peter 3:15, John 9:5, Phil. 2:15

Small Group Leader Notes

2009-09-10T14:35:00.000-07:00

The Rebel Life Pt 1

"Happy Are Those"

Small Group Notes

09-09-09

LIFE-GROUP LEADER INSTRUCTIONS

1. Take time to read the passages of study and pray through them. Work through them in your own life and consider yourself first in all of the questions below.

2. Think through ways that you can help the group understand that it is possible to live the Beatitudes, but NOT without Christ's help.

Passages of Study

- Matthew 5:1-12

Questions

What does it mean to be poor in spirit? In view of this, what things can keep us from realizing our spiritual bankruptcy? (i.e. pride and idolatry)

How does Jesus teach us that mourning is a good thing and not a bad thing? (repentace leads to Jesus)

What is the true meaning of meekness? (meekness - a true view of oneself, and acting that out in attitude and conduct toward others) How does this play out in life, school, family, etc?

What is hungering and thirsting for righteousness? How does that work in respect to being poor in spirit?

Why is mercy so important? (Christ shows mercy on the merciful)

How does pure in heart work its way out in our spiritual walk?

What are some practical ways to live as a peacemaker?

Does being persecuted scare you? If so, why?

Application

In what immediately practical ways can we live these commands out in our schools, families, jobs, etc?

How can we avoid being tripped up by the enemy while trying to live these things out?

How can we avoid being our own worst enemy while trying to live these things out?

Life Group Kick Off - THIS SUNDAY!

2009-09-10T13:07:00.001-07:00

Leaders! Leaders! Leaders!

Don't forget that Sunday Night the 13th we are kicking off life groups for Jr. High and High School! For those of you who have spoken with Pastor Archie or Pastor Kort about being a leader, you should start recruiting NOW for your life group.

"Go ye therefore and make disciples of all nations..."
- Matthew 28:18