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<b>1. <section begin=req1 /><noinclude></noinclude>While completing this honor, take time to pray for God’s guidance before each Bible study session. Keep a simple journal or prayer log that includes: (a) when you prayed, (b) what you prayed about, and (c) one insight or discovery that came during or after your study. At the end of the honor, review your journal and write a short reflection (3–5 sentences) about how prayer shaped your Bible discovery journey.
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<b>2. <section begin=req2 /><noinclude></noinclude>Define, explain or illustrate the following terms within a Biblical context during the time of the early church (A.D. 34 - A.D. 90):
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:<b>a. <section begin=req2a /><noinclude></noinclude>Apostle
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:<b>b. <section begin=req2b /><noinclude></noinclude>Deacon
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:<b>c. <section begin=req2c /><noinclude></noinclude>Laying on of hands
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:<b>d. <section begin=req2d /><noinclude></noinclude>Spiritual gifts
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:<b>e. <section begin=req2e /><noinclude></noinclude>Missionary
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:<b>f. <section begin=req2f /><noinclude></noinclude>Tent-maker evangelist
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:<b>g. <section begin=req2g /><noinclude></noinclude>Imprisonment
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:<b>h. <section begin=req2h /><noinclude></noinclude>Martyrdom
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<b>3. <section begin=req3 /><noinclude></noinclude>Choose six individuals from the list below to research/read their story (or selected parts of it in the case of Peter or Paul). For each, write one or two sentences explaining their significance in the Bible narrative and what you personally learn from their example. If working in a group, divide the list so each member contributes and then share your findings with one another.
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:<b>a. <section begin=req3a /><noinclude></noinclude>Peter
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:<b>b. <section begin=req3b /><noinclude></noinclude>Stephen
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:<b>c. <section begin=req3c /><noinclude></noinclude>Philip
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:<b>d. <section begin=req3d /><noinclude></noinclude>Cornelius
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:<b>e. <section begin=req3e /><noinclude></noinclude>Saul/Paul
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:<b>f. <section begin=req3f /><noinclude></noinclude>Lydia or the Philippian jailer
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:<b>g. <section begin=req3g /><noinclude></noinclude>Pricilla & Aquila
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:<b>h. <section begin=req3h /><noinclude></noinclude>Timothy or Luke
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:<b>i. <section begin=req3i /><noinclude></noinclude>Herod, Felix, Agrippa, Nero
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:<b>j. <section begin=req3j /><noinclude></noinclude>Jewish religious rulers
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<b>4. <section begin=req4 /><noinclude></noinclude>Memorize Acts 1:8. Find one story in the book of Acts that illustrates each of the three levels of mission work described in this passage. Retell the story briefly in your own words.
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<b>5. <section begin=req5 /><noinclude></noinclude>Discover what Christianity meant in the New Testament Church (and what it means today) by completing the following tasks (or their equivalent as determined by your instructor):
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:<b>a. <section begin=req5a /><noinclude></noinclude>Outline or summarize as a result of group study and discussion.
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::<b>i. <section begin=req5ai /><noinclude></noinclude>What Christianity is.
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::<b>ii. <section begin=req5aii /><noinclude></noinclude>The marks of a true disciple.
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::<b>iii. <section begin=req5aiii /><noinclude></noinclude>The forces involved in becoming a Christian.
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:<b>b. <section begin=req5b /><noinclude></noinclude>Arrange a minimum of 5 passages in order for a “Gospel Presentation.” Mark your Bible in such a way that you are able to go smoothly from one passage to another during your explanation. Key passages may include:
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::<b>i. <section begin=req5bi /><noinclude></noinclude>{{bible link|Romans 3:23}}
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::<b>ii. <section begin=req5bii /><noinclude></noinclude>{{bible link|Romans 6:23}}
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::<b>iii. <section begin=req5biii /><noinclude></noinclude>{{bible link|Acts 3:19}}
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::<b>iv. <section begin=req5biv /><noinclude></noinclude>{{bible link|Romans 10:9-10}}
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::<b>v. <section begin=req5bv /><noinclude></noinclude>{{bible link|Acts 16:31}}
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::<b>vi. <section begin=req5bvi /><noinclude></noinclude>{{bible link|Philippians 4:13}}
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::<b>vii. <section begin=req5bvii /><noinclude></noinclude>{{bible link|1 John 5:11-12}} ({{bible link|1 John 3:16, John 3:16}})
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::<b>viii. <section begin=req5bviii /><noinclude></noinclude>{{bible link|1 John 1:9}}
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::<b>ix. <section begin=req5bix /><noinclude></noinclude>{{bible link|1 John 4:11; 1 Corinthians 13}}
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:<b>c. <section begin=req5c /><noinclude></noinclude>Practice giving a 3-5 point “Gospel Presentation.” If possible, find an appropriate opportunity to give this presentation to a non-Christian friend.
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:<b>d. <section begin=req5d /><noinclude></noinclude>Discover or create a metaphor that explains the sinner’s need for a Savior. Share that metaphor with your instructor or group.
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<b>6. <section begin=req6 /><noinclude></noinclude>On a map drawn of the Biblical era during the times of the early church, outline the four Pauline missionary journeys. Choose and summarize what you believe to be a “key story” for each of the four trips (four stories). Explain to another the value of the story to the current Christian experience.
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<b>7. <section begin=req7 /><noinclude></noinclude>Do one of the following:
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:<b>a. <section begin=req7a /><noinclude></noinclude>Learn about how the Holy Spirit helps people and helps us grow spiritually. Read or listen to a few Bible stories or verses about the Holy Spirit. Then, choose a fun way to show what you learned—this could be a short skit, poster, group talk, drawing, or even a simple video or slideshow. Suggested passages include:
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::<b>i. <section begin=req7ai /><noinclude></noinclude>{{bible link|Acts 1:12-Acts 2:41}}
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::<b>ii. <section begin=req7aii /><noinclude></noinclude>{{bible link|John 14:15-31}}
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::<b>iii. <section begin=req7aiii /><noinclude></noinclude>{{bible link|Romans 8:26-27}}
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::<b>iv. <section begin=req7aiv /><noinclude></noinclude>{{bible link|1 Corinthians 12:1-13}}
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::<b>v. <section begin=req7av /><noinclude></noinclude>{{bible link|1 Corinthians 2:9-16}}
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:<b>b. <section begin=req7b /><noinclude></noinclude>Read one of the following chapters from at least two translations. Then, write a letter to a friend imagining yourself as a character in the story. Explain what has happened that has affected you during the events of that chapter and give an evaluation of what is happening and its importance/significance to you. Your letter should include a greeting, the summary and evaluation, a farewell, and a signature.
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::<b>i. <section begin=req7bi /><noinclude></noinclude>{{bible link|Acts 2}} - Pentecost & Peter’s sermon to many language groups
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::<b>ii. <section begin=req7bii /><noinclude></noinclude>{{bible link|Acts 8}} - Ethiopian eunuch converted by Philip
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::<b>iii. <section begin=req7biii /><noinclude></noinclude>{{bible link|Acts 9}} - Saul becomes a Christian
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::<b>iv. <section begin=req7biv /><noinclude></noinclude>{{bible link|Acts 10}} - Sheet vision/Cornelius converted
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::<b>v. <section begin=req7bv /><noinclude></noinclude>{{bible link|Acts 12}} - Peter freed from prison
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::<b>vi. <section begin=req7bv /><noinclude></noinclude>{{bible link|Acts 16}} - Lydia, the fortune-teller, and the Philippian jailer become Christians
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::<b>vii. <section begin=req7bv /><noinclude></noinclude>{{bible link|Acts 27-28}} - Paul shipwrecked on Malta, bitten by a poisonous snake
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<b>8. <section begin=req8 /><noinclude></noinclude>Do one of the following:
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:<b>a. <section begin=req8a /><noinclude></noinclude>Discuss how the Christian can possess the fruit of the Spirit as described by Paul in his letter to the Galatians (5:22-23). Self-evaluate which parts of the fruit of the Spirit you have started to acquire, and those you need God’s help to learn. Journal about your experience.
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:<b>b. <section begin=req8b /><noinclude></noinclude>Complete an online or print Spiritual Gifts Inventory (preferably one “for youth”). Evaluate its description of what the tool lists as your possible spiritual gifts. Come up with two ways to try out a new ministry based on your discovery.
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:<b>c. <section begin=req8c /><noinclude></noinclude>Using creative media (such as clay, diorama, or natural materials), share what the Bible means when it talks about Christian unity ({{bible link|Philippians 2:2-3}}, {{bible link|Ephesians 4:11-13}}, {{bible link|1 Corinthians 1:10}}, {{bible link|Galatians 3:28}}, {{bible link|Acts 4:32}})
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