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2010-05-27T13:16:00.001-07:00

Greetings Dipika Pavani -

Please contact me regarding your "Jesus" blog with the World Bible School Introductory lesson and messages. I am very interested in learning more of your plans for this blog.

For the work of the Master -

Edie Connel
World Bible School
"Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven" Matthew 5:16 (NAS).

New WBS Study Helper Reassignment

2010-05-27T12:48:00.001-07:00

Dear dipika,

Greetings from your friends at World Bible School. We are writing today to let you know we have made arrangements for a new WBS study helper to be your partner through the WBS courses. We apologize for the delay and hope this will serve to help you through the courses at a speed that will benefit your spiritual growth. Your continued desire to study the scriptures is an encouragement to us!

Your new study helper is: Edie Connel
Email address: edie@wbschool.org

Edie is eager to begin studying with you and will contact you to discuss which WBS lesson(s) you have completed and where to begin.

If you have comments or questions for your new study helper, you may email Edie at:

mailto:edie@wbschool.org

We appreciate this opportunity to study the Bible with you and feel it is a treasure. Thank you for your patience during this transition.

May God Bless You with grace and mercy,

Your Friends at WBS
mailto:students@wbschool.org

World Bible School

2010-05-26T15:49:00.001-07:00

My name is Mary Wischkaemper. I will be your study helper. I live in Hobbs, NM. I am married and have two daughters and two grandsons. I am a member of the Jefferson St. Church of Christ.

The first lesson didn't come through correctly. I am sending the second lesson.

WORLD BIBLE SCHOOL

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Instructions:
1.Read the lesson.
2.In the "Reply Section", answer the questions and complete the Student Information.
3.Cut and return the Reply Section to your Study Helper, via e-mail, to be graded. You will find your Study Helper's name and address following the questions. Your Study Helper will review your lesson and send you the next lesson in the series if you qualify.

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GOD HAS SPOKEN: Lesson 1

"God Has Spoken Through Nature"

"In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." Genesis 1:1

With these words the Bible opens the history of our world. It does not try to prove that God exists. From the very beginning God already is, and He is already active. The writers of the Bible never doubt or question God's existence. Nor do they go into long arguments to show to others that God is real. Why is this?

God's Presence Is Well Known

"No one has ever seen God" (John 1:18). The fact that God is not directly seen does not have to lead to doubt. Though God is invisible, we know He is there because of the results of His powerful work. The world around us, called "nature," is one of those results (Genesis 1:1). With other results of God's work, nature speaks clearly of its Creator.

People through the ages, and all over the world, have come to the same conclusion: Creation points to an amazing Creator.

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Seeing The Creator Through Creation

The apostle Paul speaks of those who try to hide the truth about God. He shows why God is angry with them:

"Since what may be known about God is plain to them, because
God has made it plain to them. For since the creation of the
world God's invisible qualities -- his eternal power and
divine nature -- have been clearly seen, being understood
from what has been made, so that men are without excuse"
(Romans 1:19-20).

Realities about God can be "clearly seen!" How? "Being understood from what has been made." Looking at creation helps us to know about God!

We know of the wind's presence by its effects as it moves dust and leaves. In a far greater way, we know things about God by the effect of His work around us. God has made it clear. That is why people have "no excuse" when they twist the truth about God.

Creation By Accident?

Some want to live as if there is no God to whom they must answer. To avoid the need for God they teach that all we see came into being by accident. Over the ages, small bits of matter gradually changed by accident and formed humans who have no spirit and no real purpose. From a long line of accidents, we are an accident on its way to its final accident!

Does such a picture make sense? How could so many accidents result in such order? What would happen if you caused a great explosion to scatter a pile of rocks and wood? Even if you repeated this many times over, would the millions of pieces ever have the chance of coming together in such a way as to form a normal house? Would the heavier rocks happen to come down first to make a perfect foundation? Would smaller pieces fall in by chance to make straight walls on all sides, with doors and windows all in place? Would other pieces finally fall in such order as to make a roof that keeps rain out?

Every house has a builder

No one would dare say that a house came about by accident. Its order and design show beyond a doubt that it had a builder. Notice the simple force of Hebrews 3:4,

"For every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of
everything."

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Creation Tells The Glory Of God

What about the order of the stars and planets? Israel's great king, David, sang this song:

"The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the
work of His hands" (Psalm 19:1).

King David was right. If our sun (just one of billions of stars) is so powerful, how much more powerful is the One who made all suns! He is called "the Father of lights" (James 1:17)!

Yet the sun's strength is strictly controlled. If the sun changed its course even a little, all life on our planet would soon end. Everything is in perfect place for life to exist on this earth. Such careful design in every detail must have a Builder! But we have not yet mentioned the man and woman, with their children, who live in this amazing home.

The brain of even the smallest child has many more active parts than all the stars the eye sees at night! Our minds work with great thoughts. Our eyes see beauty in living colors. The human spirit has power to _choose_ and to _love_. Our hearts reach high in _worship_. King David, when he thought of his own body and soul, was moved to sing to God,

"I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully
made; your works are wonderful, I know that full
well" (Psalm 139:14).

The person who pretends there is no God and no soul is like a mouse eating bread in the dark. With its mouth full, the mouse announces, "I do not believe there is a baker. I do not believe there is such a thing as grain for making bread, for I have never seen these things." We stand on the evidence! The proof is all around us and _within_ us! The Bible describes those who refuse to see it:

"For although they knew God, they neither glorified Him as
God nor gave thanks to him, but their thinking became futile
and their foolish hearts were darkened. Although they claimed
to be wise, they became fools" (Romans 1:21-22).

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Give Glory And Thanks To God

Notice that Paul, in Romans 1:21, show that it is only right that we should give to our Maker glory and thanks. The air we breathe is GOD'S air -- its gases mixed in just the right parts to give life and not death. When you eat, remember that the food and drink you enjoy are God's good provisions for you.

"God has not left himself without testimony; He has shown
kindness by giving you rain from heaven and crops in their
seasons; He provides you with plenty of food and fills your
hearts with joy" (Acts 14:17).

That we exist and live at all is itself a wonderful gift. The truth is that we owe all that we are and have to our Maker! When we truly understand that, it is not hard to give to God the praise due to His name. It is not hard to give back in service to Him the life that He first gave to us. It is the right thing to do. And our lives are far better in every way when we respect, worship and serve our Creator. Such service takes time and effort. Yet isn't that time actually the time HE is giving to us? "Our" time on earth can and will end some day. Since it is really HIS gift of time, we can afford to take time for Him. Believing in God goes beyond simply knowing facts about God. It leads us to praise God and to seek Him. Even those who do not yet know how to come to God can begin to seek Him. A Roman soldier named Cornelius was one such person (Acts 10). Because he was truly seeking God, his prayers were heard.

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Let's Sum It Up

God does not need to prove that He exists for it is already obvious. Just look around you! Look in the mirror at how you are put together! You know that this life and universe are far too orderly to be accidents. That means that behind all this there is a very wise, powerful Creator. His work also shows that He really cares about what He made. It's time we cared enough to thank Him for the life He gave us.

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Questions On God Has Spoken: Lesson One

"God Has Spoken Through Nature"

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

Type in the correct letter (A, B, OR C) representing the correct answer. There is only one correct answer for each Scripture given.

[ ] 1. {John 1:18} No one has ever...
(A)known God, (B)pleased God, (C)seen God.

[ ] 2. {Romans 1:19-20} What may be known about God is...
(A)not yet revealed, (B)plain, clear (C)unclear.

[ ] 3.{Romans 1:19-20} We understand about God from what...
(A)has been made, (B)we have always believed, (C)we wish for.

[ ] 4. {Hebrews 3:4} The Builder of everything is...
(A)Accident, (B)God, (C)Nature.

[ ] 5.{Psalm 147:8-9} Rain comes from...
(A)God, (B)Nature, (C)Spirits.

[ ] 6. {Psalm 19:1} The heavens tell about the glory of...
(A)God, (B)Nature, (C)Science.

[ ] 7.{James 1:17} God is the Father of...
(A)angels (B)children, (C)lights.

[ ] 8.{Psalm 139:14} When David thought of how God made him, David...
(A)became proud, (B)blamed God, (C)praised God.

[ ] 9.{Romans 1:21-22} The hearts of those who do not thank God become...
(A)wiser, (B)darkened, (C)no better and no worse.

[ ] 10.{Acts 14:17} Rains, crops and food show God's...
(A)kindness, (B)power, (C)wisdom.

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DISCUSSION QUESTION

Your Discussion answers are required, but they will _not_ be used for marks or grades. This allows you to give your own thinking and opinion on some of the subjects we have studied.

1. Has the world always existed? Or did it have a beginning? If it began, what is your belief about how it began?

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STUDENT INFORMATION

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Students, please use this section for any comments or questions that you would like to ask your Study Helper.

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Logo and text copyright (C)1993 by World Bible School, Austin, Texas. All Rights Reserved. The Scripture quotations in this lesson are from THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. Copyright (C)1973, 1978, 1984 International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Bible Publishers.
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WBS - Introducing Your Study Helper

2010-05-25T20:30:00.001-07:00

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"But grow in grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
To Him be the glory, both now and to the day of eternity. Amen."
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Dear dipika,

I have sent your Lesson 1 answers along with your information to your personal study helper. Your personal Bible study helper is:

Mary (CS) Wischkaemper
mailto:mary_wischkaemper@yahoo.com

You should receive a message from Mary (CS) today or tomorrow. Since emails do not always reach their destination, let me know if you do not receive a message in the next few days. It is our desire to get you started on the rest of the lessons as soon as possible!

Mary (CS) will grade your first Intro lesson and return it to you with the second Introductory lesson.

We have been given a special blessing to be able to go to our Father in prayer for help, encouragement, thanksgiving, or forgiveness. If you have a prayer request we encourage you to share this with your new study partner, Mary (CS), as you begin your study.

BIBLE STUDY SUGGESTIONS

1 - PRAY. We suggest that you begin each study with a simple prayer. Prayer will help remind you the Bible studies are more than information, but they are a communication between you and Him.

2 - TAKE TIME. We suggest you take time to complete the lessons because of the importance of the subject. We hope that you will pause to think about God's message and allow it to bring your life closer to Jesus each day.

3 - BE CONSISTENT. We know you are involved in many activities and are busy. We suggest that you set a regular time, even if it is a small amount, to study each day. Mary (CS) will try to work with your schedule to develop a study pace that is comfortable for you both.

4 - TEST THE TEACHING. dipika, we encourage you to test everything you are taught. Please know that Mary (CS) is available to help with your biblical questions by directing you back to the Scriptures for answers. Going back to the Bible is the only way we can know for certain that our answers are coming from God.

Take a moment and read a very short example of this in Acts 17:10-12. A group of people from a city called Berea examined the Scriptures to make sure the things Paul was teaching was really from God and not merely a teaching created by men. In this passage, God called the Bereans "noble-minded" because of their study.

5 - BE HONEST. We challenge you to be honest and use good reasoning as you study the Scriptures. Thinking is allowed and encouraged! So, use your mind and look at the Scriptures in search of truth.

May God bless us all with a submissive heart as we study His Word.

The WBS Family
WBS-Internet
http://www.wbschool.org

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WBS - GETTING STARTED and FAQs - 1/4

2006-11-06T22:59:00.000-08:00

Hello dipika,

Welcome to World Bible School!

GETTING STARTED
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STEP 1 - Read Delighted to Meet You - 2/4!
STEP 2 - Read the Introductory Lesson 1 - 3/4.
STEP 3 - Open and Reply to the Introductory Lesson 1 Questions - 4/4.

If you did not receive all the above messages, please email WBS for assistance: students@wbschool.org

dipika, read the Introductory Lesson 1 - (3/4) and complete the Reply section (4/4) which contains the questions about the lessons. Use the "Reply" button to enable you to type your answers on the page and return them to WBS.

After WBS receives your answers to the Introductory lesson, we will put you in the queue for a Bible study helper. As soon as an opening is available in an online study helper's class, WBS will send you an email message with the name and email address of your Bible study helper. Because of the large number of students enrolling in the studies, the wait may be as much as two weeks. We appreciate your patience as we are eager to study with you.

It is a very special blessing we have been given to be able to go to our Father in Heaven for help, for thanksgiving, for forgiveness, for strength and for any other blessing or concern we may have. If you have a special prayer request, please share this with your WBS study helper.

If you experience problems returning your first lesson: http://www.wbschool.org/student/reply_help.htm

(Please be sure you do not send your first lesson back as an attachment.)

FAQS
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DOES WBS OFFER ANY STUDIES ON THE WEB?

Our Library contains, short studies, mini web lessons, and devotionals. http://www.wbschool.org/student/library/

MAY I CHANGE FROM EMAIL COURSES TO POSTAL MAIL COURSES?

Yes, fill out the WBS Postal Enrollment Form:
http://www.wbschool.org/enroll/enroll-postal.html

WHAT COURSES DOES WORLD BIBLE SCHOOL OFFER?

http://www.wbschool.org/enroll/courselisting.html

OTHER FAQS
For more answers to frequently asked questions:
http://www.wbschool.org/aboutus/faqs/home.html

May the Lord surround you with daily demonstrations of His love and constant care.

The WBS Family
students@wbschool.org

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"I delight to do Thy will, O my God...
I have proclaimed glad tidings of righteousness ...
I have spoken of Thy faithfulness and Thy salvation;
I have not concealed Thy lovingkindness and Thy truth..."
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WBS - Delighted to Meet You! - 2/4

2006-11-06T10:02:00.001-08:00

Welcome to the WBS journey!

dipika, I'm glad you're here. Though we haven't met I know you are searching for something. Perhaps you are simply curious about the Bible. On the other hand, you may be looking for some solid answers to some of life's biggest questions.

Centuries ago, Paul, one of God's servants, reminded an audience in Athens that the world didn't come together by accident. Paul explained: "�and He made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined their appointed times, and the boundaries of their habitation, that they should seek God, if perhaps they might grope for Him and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us�"(Acts 17:26-27)

Our world is full of ideas. In fact one of our greatest challenges is trying to sort through the hundreds of messages about life that swirl overhead every day. Recently, a young lady said to me, "I have so many questions, but nowhere to go with them. I just wish I had some reference points for gnawing questions like: Why am I alive? Who is God? Sometimes, I feel like I've been dropped off in the Atlantic Ocean with no compass in the dead of night and�its overcast skies!"

dipika, you are embarking on a journey that will open windows of insight. You will be amazed to find the Gospel is a personal message. It is the message of His pursuit of you and me. As you ponder thoughts, you may feel a verse tugging you in a new direction - a direction that may be contrary to what you have always thought to be true. There may be times when a teaching challenges you to rethink your life. Whatever you may encounter in your journey, stay your course! As you research and ponder, don't make the mistake of burying your questions. The WBS teacher you are going to be introduced to is a real person. I am confident they will be a refreshing source of help and guidance as you journey along.

I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened with the wonderful insights that are ahead. May God bless you with understanding of why He put on flesh almost 2000 years ago.

Prayers and blessings as you begin your journey!

Randy
World Bible School - Internet
http://wbschool.org/wbsi_family.html

WBS Introductory Lesson 1 - Questions - 4/4

2006-11-06T10:02:00.000-08:00

I.250142-587381858de33cd177aa7b545819f98b@lessons.wbschool.org dipika pavani dipikapavani.jesus@blogger.com
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WBS Introduction Lesson: Lesson 1 Questions

"The Book"

Instructions:

1. Click on "Reply". This will enable you to type into the answer bracket before each question. (Example of answer bracket ->[ ])
2. To type in the answer bracket, place your cursor inside the bracket [ | ] and type the letter corresponding with the correct answer. (Example [b])
3. When you have completed the multiple choice questions and given us your discussion question answer, click send.
4. This lesson will be graded and returned to you by your WBS study helper along with the next lesson.

We invite you to share your thoughts and comments with your study helper at the close of this lesson as we begin this journey together!

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WORLD BIBLE SCHOOL Introduction Lesson: Lesson 1 "The Book"
Choice Questions: Type in the letter (a, b, or c) representing the correct answer:

[ ] 1. {Exodus 33:11} The LORD spoke to Moses... (A)face to face, (B)at Sinai Mountain, (C)of the future

[ ] 2. {2 Samuel 23:2-3} "The Spirit of the LORD spoke through me" was said by... (A)Saul, (B)Solomon, (C)David

[ ] 3. {Jeremiah 1:5-9} God, when making Jeremiah a prophet, touched Jeremiah's... (A)eye, (B)mouth, (C)hand

[ ] 4. {John 10:35} Jesus said that Scripture cannot be... (A)understood, (B)copied, (C)broken

[ ] 5. {Matthew 28:18-20} Jesus said that He had... (A)all knowledge, (B)all healing, (C)all authority

[ ] 6. {John 12:49-50} Jesus said His words came from... (A)Himself, (B)the Father, (C)the Angels

[ ] 7. {John 16:13} The Holy Spirit would guide the apostles into... (A)all power, (B)all truth, (C)all nations

[ ] 8. {1 Thessalonians 2:13} Paul said that his teaching was the word of... (A)men, (B)God, (C)wisdom

[ ] 9. {2 Timothy 3:15-17} All Scripture is... (A)one united story, (B)in ancient languages, (C)God-breathed

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Discussion Question: We would like to know what *You* think. Please answer the discussion question below by typing in your thoughts in the space following the question. This Discussion answer will _not_ be used for grades or marks. This allows you the opportunity to give your own ideas in your own words.

1. What would you give to someone who asked you for a GUIDE (a "map") to lead him all his life? Why would you choose that guide?

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OTHER COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS TO THE STUDY HELPER (MAY INCLUDE THE NAMES OF FRIENDS WHO WOULD LIKE TO STUDY THE BIBLE):

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