Henry: Hello I'm Henry
Max the monkey: And I'm Max
Henry: We welcomed you to Bible Glory Games
Max the monkey: Today topic is Mediation
Round one
Henry: Q1. Who was mentioned as going out to mediate in the field in the Book of Genesis? A) Isaac, B) Adam, C) Noah or D) Peter?
Max the monkey: Q2. Which biblical figure was instructed to mediate on the law day and night? A) Eve, B) Paul, C) Joshua or D) Simon?
Henry: Q3. What did Paul encourage Timothy to meditate on for his spiritual development? A) Music and Art, B) Nature, C) Tea or D) Scriptures?
Max the monkey: Q4. Which psalmist expressed the value of meditating on God’s law day and night? A) Psalm 1:2, B) Psalm 150, C) Psalm 91 or D) Psalm 31?
Round two
Henry: Q5. Mediation according to the Bible is sin. True or false?
Max the monkey: Q6. The Old Testament believers and New Testament Christians practiced contemplative prayer or Christian meditation. True or false?
Henry: Q7. Transcendental meditation, often associated with eastern religions, is the same as biblical meditation. True or false?
Max the monkey: Q8. Meditation in the Bible often involves repeating a specific word or phrase. True or false?
Answers
Henry: The first one is A. Isaac (Genesis 24:63) engaged in this practice, although the details are sparse.
Max the monkey: The second answer is C. Joshua received this instruction from God (Joshua 1:8). By meditating on the law, Joshua and the Israelites internalized its principles, contributing to their success in conquering the promised land.
Henry: The third answer is D. In 1 Timothy 4:15, Paul advised Timothy to meditate on the Scriptures, allowing them to contribute to his growth in faith.
Max the monkey: The fourth answer is A. Psalm 1:2 states that the blessed person delights in the law of the Lord and meditates on it day and night.
Henry: The fifth answer is false. The act of meditation is not sinful. But the kind of meditation and its intention are important. In Christianity, God and His Word ought to be the main subjects of meditation. Scripture meditation on God's love, deeds, and teachings is encouraged for Christians.
Max the monkey: The sixth answer is false. There is no such thing as Christian meditation or contemplative prayer in the Bible. Such practices were not followed by Christians of the Old or New Testaments.
Henry: The seventh answer is false. Biblical meditation is not transcendental meditation. It is risky and may leave a person vulnerable to demonic assault. Conversely, biblical meditation centres around God's Word and teachings.
Max the monkey: The eighth answer is true. Biblical meditation does not emphasise repetition in and of itself, yet there are times when it is helpful. The psalmist frequently repeats verses such as "Bless the Lord, O my soul" (Psalm 103) or "His steadfast love endures forever" (Psalm 136). The intention is to glorify God and uphold the truth.
Henry: Thank you for playing with us
Max the monkey: We hope that we will play with you again
Both: (Waving their hands) Adieu!
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