Bible Quizzing and the WPF - Page 4

AncientPaths · #31 12-22-2011, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jfrog

Care to elaborate?

Uhhh. Well, when I got older and understood more about the meanings behind the scriptures, I still had a lot I knew from memory - which was nice.

AncientPaths · #32 12-22-2011, 05:59 PM

I actually do think people try to overemphasize its spiritual significance at times. Parents do get really into it, and I think memorization alone won't gain you much. But, even hearing and reciting scripture is better than not doing it, so I think it has its place.

Honestly, for me, it helped me come out of my shell a bit, and I became comfortable speaking in front of hundreds of people at a very young age. It taught me how to keep things in long term memory, and it helped me have confidence and learn disciple. All of those things have served me well.

Hoovie · #33 12-22-2011, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by AncientPaths

I actually do think people try to overemphasize its spiritual significance at times. Parents do get really into it, and I think memorization alone won't gain you much. But, even hearing and reciting scripture is better than not doing it, so I think it has its place.

Honestly, for me, it helped me come out of my shell a bit, and I became comfortable speaking in front of hundreds of people at a very young age. It taught me how to keep things in long term memory, and it helped me have confidence and learn disciple. All of those things have served me well.

I can see that. Quizzing has helped my kids in various ways, but so has community theater. However I do think memorizing scripture is a good thing, period. That can be with or without a program, and is something we incorporate in homeschool.

aegsm76 · #34 12-23-2011, 10:32 AM

The verses that I learned as a quizzer helped me through the late teens and early 20's. I really credit quizzing with keeping me in relationship with God.
It also has helped me as a witnessing tool.
I don't have to look at a list of verses or have a printout in front of me to witness to people.
I also have two sons who are solidly in church and they credit much of this to quizzing.
Now, I would agree that quizzing and winning can become your "idol".
I have seen it happen and the results are not good.
I guess that's why we never won a national competition!
However, we did come in fourth several times at NABQT!

returnman · #35 12-23-2011, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by aegsm76

The verses that I learned as a quizzer helped me through the late teens and early 20's. I really credit quizzing with keeping me in relationship with God.
It also has helped me as a witnessing tool.
I don't have to look at a list of verses or have a printout in front of me to witness to people.
I also have two sons who are solidly in church and they credit much of this to quizzing.
Now, I would agree that quizzing and winning can become your "idol".
I have seen it happen and the results are not good.
I guess that's why we never won a national competition!
However, we did come in fourth several times at NABQT!

Fourth aint too shaby! What church and when?

AncientPaths · #36 12-23-2011, 12:00 PM

We won junior nationals when I was in Indiana. Closest we got in seniors (Texas) was 5th.

AncientPaths · #37 12-23-2011, 12:03 PM

And I quizzed in Indiana from '81 (8 years old) to '85. Then Texas from '88 to '91.

returnman · #38 12-23-2011, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by AncientPaths

And I quizzed in Indiana from '81 (8 years old) to '85. Then Texas from '88 to '91.

Somewhat before my kids time. Sounds like you might have quizzed with Fauberts (Canada). Jonathan McClintock was probably around then too. Went to church with him at New Life (Bridgeton) around that time and Lonnie Brown. Bro. Brown one of the most admirable men I have known.

returnman · #39 12-23-2011, 12:57 PM

Getting back to original post, the WPF has a more open door in their quizzing program and a team of some of the best running it. I would expect most UPC pastors to remain faithful to the orgs program, but have heard that some churches do participate in WPF quizzing. Should be interesting how that plays out in time.

AncientPaths · #40 12-23-2011, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by returnman

Somewhat before my kids time. Sounds like you might have quizzed with Fauberts (Canada). Jonathan McClintock was probably around then too. Went to church with him at New Life (Bridgeton) around that time and Lonnie Brown. Bro. Brown one of the most admirable men I have known.

Certainly know Jonathan McClintock. We're close with that whole family.