BIBLE CREATE QUIZ

1. Day 1: Forgiveness and Reconciliation

On the first day of the student’s week of devotion, I have understood better
as to what is meant by the word “reconciliation” and “forgiveness”.
According to what I’ve learned is that reconciliation is something that
cannot be done without forgiveness, because how can someone restore a
relationship with someone when hatred, bitterness, and anger still exist in
the heart and mind? And this correlates to our relationship with God. We
have sinned against Him, however with His great love for us, He has
forgiven us and our sins are paid through His Son , so we can be
reconciled and live with Him eternally if we believe in Him. Forgiveness has
such a wonderful meaning that some might haven’t realized yet, and
probably underestimated. It’s like looking at an ugly, wrecked, old gate, that
is being hesitated to open, but when opened, is a garden filled with colors
that brings peace from within.

On the first day of the student's week of devotion, I had a deeper

understanding of what the terms "reconciliation" and "forgiveness" entail.
According to what I've learned, reconciliation is unattainable without
forgiveness, since how can one reestablish a connection with someone
while hatred, bitterness, and resentment remain in the heart and mind?
This is also applicable to our connection with God. We have sinned against
Him, but because of His tremendous love for us, he has forgiven us and
paid for our sins through His Son, so that we might be reconciled with Him
and live eternally with Him if we believe.

Forgiveness has such a lovely meaning that some may not have realized it
yet, or may have misjudged it. It's like gazing at an unsightly, destroyed,
old gate that people are hesitant to enter, but when opened, reveals a
garden full of colors that provide serenity from within.

2. Day 2: Forgiveness: Arms wide Open

On the second day of student’s week of devotion, I felt understood and
blessed. As what the speaker said that “arms wide open” resembles Jesus
Christ’s arms while being nailed on the cross. I have come up to the
realization that it kind of also symbolizes that it’s like positioned wide open
 to let us know that it’s like a friend that open’s their arms for you to come
and hug them after they have forgiven you, it’s like about how God wants
us to come to Him and be reconciled with Him after He has forgiven you.
Having the thought that forgiving is for us to have peace, and also for
ourselves to heal is wonderful. People may hurt us with the nails of hatred
and anger and get us wounded, but if we forgive, the wound that they had
caused us will soon be healed and become a scar. I’ve learned that the
scar represents our character, represents who we are as a person,
because if we don’t forgive, it will never heal, but if we forgive, the wound
won’t stay there forever and it will be covered with healing.

On the second day of the student's week of devotion, I felt understood and
blessed. As the speaker stated, "arms wide open" represents Jesus
Christ's arms while nailed to the cross. I've realized that it also represents
that it's positioned wide open to let us know that it's like a friend who
extends their arms for you to come and hug them after they've forgiven
you. It's similar to how God desires for us to come to Him and be
reconciled with Him after He has forgiven us. It's good to consider that
forgiving allows us to find peace and recover. People may wound us with
their nails of hatred and anger, but if we forgive, the wound that they have
caused us will soon be healed and become a scar. I’ve learned that the
scar reflects our character, who we are as a person, because if we don’t
forgive, it will never heal, but if we forgive, the wound will not remain there
forever and it will be covered with healing.

3. Day 3: The Embrace: From God to Us

On the third day of student’s week of devotion, I have learned that His
embrace was not to blame but to save, that some of us might think that
when God wants us to ask forgiveness, it is to punish us, however, it is a
way for us to be reconciled with Him, to build a deeper connection or
relationship with Him. Genuine reconciliation starts with God and extends
to us. Jesus is embracing us and we must embrace Him back, just like how
we hug someone, how will it be genuine and affectionate when it is only
one sided, just as what the speaker said. We must definitely embrace Him,
because He lets us know of our worth and because He is absolutely worthy
of it as well.
 
On the third day of the students' week of devotion, I got to know that His
embrace was not to blame but to save. Some of us may believe that when
God wants us to ask for forgiveness, it is to punish us. However, it is a way for
us to be reconciled with Him and to establish a profound connection or
relationship with Him. Genuine reconciliation begins with God and continues
through us. Jesus is embracing us, and we must return the embrace. How can
a hug be sincere and affectionate if it is simply one-sided, as the speaker
stated? We must undoubtedly embrace Him because He reminds us of our
value and because He is also completely deserving of it.
 
4. Day 4: Ambassadors of Reconciliation
On the fourth day of the student’s week of devotion, which is entitled
“Ambassadors of Reconciliation” I have realized that no matter how sinful
you are or how ashamed you are of what your past has been, God will
forgive you when you ask for it. There is no sin as too much to be forgiven,
because God’s mercy is great, and if we believe and have faith that we will
be forgiven, we will be forgiven.

On the fourth day of the student’s week of devotion, which is entitled

Ambassadors of Reconciliation, I have realized that no matter how sinful
you are or how ashamed you are of what your past has been, God will
forgive you when you ask for it. There is no sin as too much to be forgiven,
because God’s mercy is great, and if we confess our sins, He is faithful and
just to forgive our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness ( 1 John
1:9).

5. Day 5: Truth and Consequences

On the fifth day of the student’s week of devotion, I was reminded that
every action has its consequences, and we must think twice of the possible
outcome of our actions, perhaps it could be good or bad. The story that the
speaker shared has given us a lesson that small actions could lead to
bigger consequences, and that forgiving is reconciling, and making us
whole again. When God forgives, He doesn’t necessarily eliminate the
consequences of your wrongdoing, but he naturally used your
consequences of your action to happen because it can help us in the
 future, that it would serve as our guide to our actions, to help shape our
minds into doing what’s right.

On the fifth day of the student's week of devotion, I was reminded that
every action has a consequence, and we must consider the potential
outcome of our actions, which may be good or harmful. The speaker's
narrative taught us that minor actions may have great repercussions and
that forgiving is a way of reconciling and making us whole again. When
God forgives, He does not necessarily remove the consequences of your
wrongdoing. Rather, He allows the consequences of your actions to occur
because they can help us in the future. They may serve as our guide to our
actions and help mold our thoughts into doing what's right.

6. Day 6: The Hardest Person to Forgive

On the sixth day of the student’s week of devotion, I got to realize that the
hardest person to forgive could be anyone, but ourselves. I have learned
that if we don’t forgive ourselves for the things that we have done on the
past and the feeling that we are still holding onto the grudges, it could
mean that what Jesus had gone through wasn’t enough. So we must let go
of the chains and prison cells that we have locked ourselves into, because
God wants to forgive as He has forgiven us.

On the sixth day of the student's week of devotion, I realized that the most
difficult person to forgive could be anyone, including ourselves. I've learned
that if we don't forgive ourselves for the things we've done in the past and
feel like we're still carrying grudges against ourselves, it might signify that
what Jesus went through wasn't enough. So we must let go of the chains
and prison cells that we have locked ourselves into, because God wants us
to forgive, as He has forgiven us.

7. Day 7: New Life

On the seventh day of the student’s week of devotion, there was an example
given, which is the steps of a hug. It said that the third step which is often
overlooked, is part of the hug and is important. It is letting go, walking on and
changed. The example that was given also relates to our reconciliation with
God, because when we are forgiven, it is like we’re hugging Him, forgiven,
and reconciled. Then as we go through the walk in our lives, we are changed
and it is like a new start, or should I say, a “New Life” with Him.

On the seventh day of the student's week of devotion, an example of the steps
of a hug was offered. It was stated that the third step, which is often
disregarded, is an important part of the embrace. It is letting go, walking on,
changed. The given metaphor also refers to our reconciliation with God, for
when we are forgiven, it is as if we are hugging Him. Then, as we move
through life, we are changed, and it is as if we have a fresh start, or should I
say, a "New Life" with Him.

I have understood some things that I haven’t understood that much before.

On the seventh day of the student's week of dedication, an example of the

stages of a hug was offered. It was stated that the third step, which is often
forgotten, is a vital aspect of the embrace. It is letting go, moving forward, and
changing. The given metaphor also refers to our reconciliation with God, for
when we are forgiven, it is as if we are hugging Him, pardoned and
reconciled. Then, as we move through life, we are changed, and it is as if we
have a fresh start, or should I say, a "New Life" with Him.