WorksheetsINVENTORY EXAM IN ESP
Total questions: 80
Worksheet time: 40mins
According to 2 Corinthians 5:17, what happens to a person who is 'in Christ'?
They become a redeemed individual; former things are forgotten.
They are a new creation; old things have passed away, and all things have become new.
They are reconciled to God, and their trespasses are not imputed to them.
They gain immediate access to the Father's personal number for prayer.
The lesson 'Fresh Start' (Module 1, Lesson 1) emphasizes that our old rotten lives are not merely refurbished or reconditioned, but have become what in Jesus Christ?
Repaired and mended
Made whole again
Brand new
Restored to their original state
In the context of 2 Corinthians 5:20, what is the role given to believers who have received reconciliation?
Minister of the New Covenant
Ambassador for Christ
Messenger of the Word
Tally keeper of God's grace
According to 1 John 1:9, what two characteristics of God ensure He will forgive us our sins if we confess them?
Compassionate and merciful
Faithful and just
Loving and powerful
Gracious and patient
In the lesson 'Receiving God's Forgiveness' (Module 1, Lesson 2), what is defined as the 'deadly spiritual virus' that damages our physical and spiritual being?
Debt
Unrighteousness
Worry
Sin
What does the Bible teach us to do when a wrongdoing (sin) occurs, according to the lesson on forgiveness?
Rebuke, confess, and ask for help
Repent, confess, and apologize
Fast, pray, and give offerings
Wait for divine intervention and be patient
According to Ephesians 2:8-9, what is the basis for our salvation?
The strength of our personal effort and good works.
Grace through faith, which is the gift of God.
Our faithfulness in paying all our spiritual debts to God.
A strong desire to level up our asking into seeking and knocking.
How is 'grace' defined in the lesson 'Highly Favored' (Module 1, Lesson 3)?
The capacity to do good works for God's glory.
The unmerited favor from God.
The spiritual power to overcome sin and temptation.
An opportunity to boast about one's self before God.
What is the primary danger of believing that good works can merit salvation, according to the lesson?
It gives the wealthy an advantage over the poor.
It nullifies the death of Jesus on the cross and allows one to boast.
It leads to a feeling of entitlement and self-confidence.
It prevents God from attending to one's personal needs.
In the lesson 'Well-Rested' (Module 1, Lesson 4), what invitation does Jesus Christ extend in Matthew 11:28 to those who labor and are heavy laden?
To receive an unmerited favor from God.
To find a job that will bring satisfaction to their soul.
To come to Him and receive rest.
To become persistent with God by seeking and knocking.
What is the purpose of taking Jesus' yoke upon you, according to Matthew 11:29?
To become His ambassador to the world.
To carry a heavier burden and grow stronger.
To learn from Him and find rest for your souls.
To receive a direct access to His personal number.
What analogy is used in the 'DIG DEEP' section of the 'Well-Rested' lesson (Module 1, Lesson 4) to illustrate Jesus helping us carry our problems?
A. A shepherd guiding his flock.
B. A stronger cow guiding a novice cow through a yoke.
C. An experienced rider controlling a powerful horse with a bit.
D. An architect designing a new structure.
What is the concept that Matthew 7:7-8 (Ask, Seek, Knock) encourages believers to take, according to the 'WORDS TO PONDER' section of 'Direct Access'?
Perseverance
Initiative
Holiness
Surrender
The lesson 'Direct Access' (Module 1, Lesson 5) describes Ask, Seek, and Knock as what?
Three requirements for salvation.
Different levels of prayer.
Spiritual acts of worship.
A sequence to achieve total victory in life.
When we 'knock' in prayer, the lesson suggests this act is associated with what kind of situations?
Routine requests and daily needs.
A desire to level up our asking into seeking.
Being in a rush, desperate, or a case of emergency.
Showing a willingness to be persistent with God.
What is the result of not 'quenching' the 'thirst' that translates to worry in our lives, according to the lesson 'Thirst Quencher' (Module 1, Lesson 6)?
It leads to a feeling of being unfaithful and unjust.
It nullifies the death of Jesus on the cross.
It gives us stress and anxiety.
It causes us to lose our status as ambassadors for Christ.
What is the primary message of Matthew 6:25, as used in 'Thirst Quencher' (Module 1, Lesson 6)?
Do not worry about life, food, drink, or clothing.
If we confess our sins, God is faithful and just to forgive us.
Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.
According to the lesson's interpretation of Matthew 6:26, what natural example is given to prove God is our Provider?
The way a hen gathers her chicks.
The way a stronger cow guides a novice cow.
The birds of the air, who do not sow seeds or put money into bank accounts, yet God feeds them.
The sheep who follow their shepherd to green pastures.
The lesson 'Thirst Quencher' uses what specific phrase to describe what worry does to your present enjoyment?
Worry is the enemy of peace.
I am killing your today through your tomorrow.
Anxiety is the thief of joy.
The stress of the future nullifies the blessings of the present.
What is offered as the solution to worrying, which allows you to enjoy life and have your thirst quenched?
Stop confessing your sins and start forgiving others.
Start worshipping God.
Seek the best clothes like the flowers of the field.
Take the initiative to ask, seek, and knock.
What is described as the 'prerequisite for the lasting change' in the lesson 'The 'I' That Matters Most' (Module 2, Lesson 1)?
Humility
Integrity
Discipline
Sincerity
According to the lesson 'The 'I' That Matters Most', how is integrity defined?
The ability to overcome temptation and sin.
The quality of being complete and having undivided moral soundness, where your life and your words are telling the same story.
The daily act of surrendering one's will to God.
The capacity to pray continually and give thanks in all circumstances.
In the iceberg analogy presented in the 'Integrity' lesson, what elements are said to be under the surface (underneath the iceberg)?
Behavior and Speech
Thoughts and Attitudes
Beliefs and Values
Thoughts and Attitudes, Beliefs and Values
Which of the following is described as a powerful transforming effect of building our integrity?
Developing meaningful relationships.
Gaining authority to pronounce forgiveness upon others.
Acquiring a strong tendency to commit wrongdoings.
Being able to change for superficial reasons like to be accepted by others.
According to the story in 'Forgiveness: The Best Choice' (Module 2, Lesson 2), where should one write down when someone hurts them, and why?
On a stone, so it can be remembered for a long time.
In the sand, so the winds of forgiveness can erase it away.
In a journal, so it can be used for future reference.
On a stone, so it can be engraved on the heart.
What number does Jesus use to symbolize 'forever' when teaching about how many times one should forgive?
Three times a day.
Seventy times seven.
Once a year, during a day of atonement.
Ten times a day.
The lesson 'Forgiveness: The Best Choice' (Module 2, Lesson 2) teaches that unforgiveness makes you a prisoner of what?
The future
Your own words
Your own pride
The past
Mark 11:25 states that to receive forgiveness from the Father in heaven, a believer must first do what?
Stand praying and forgive those they hold anything against.
Confess their sins and receive cleansing from all unrighteousness.
Take the initiative to ask, seek, and knock.
Surrender their will to God and stop worrying.
What analogy is used in the 'Make or Break' lesson (Module 2, Lesson 3) to show that if we control our tongue, we can control our life?
A. A general controlling his army with a battle plan.
B. A ship being steered by a very small rudder and a horse controlled by a small bit.
C. An iceberg, where the top part affects the underwater structure.
D. A strong cow guiding a novice cow with a yoke.
What does the lesson 'Make or Break' (Module 2, Lesson 3) suggest the tongue reveals the condition of?
One's mind and intellect.
One's will to overcome temptation.
One's heart.
One's moral soundness and integrity.
The lesson compares saying a word to what everyday item that, once released from its container, cannot be put back in?
A. A gas balloon that is let go.
B. A squeeze bottle of mustard.
C. A tube of toothpaste.
D. A spilled glass of milk.
What is the key instruction given for avoiding the destructive consequences of the tongue?
Fill our hearts with the word of God.
Speak only words of encouragement to strangers.
Avoid all forms of gossip and deceit.
Memorize the bit and rudder analogies.
In the lesson 'Oh, No! It's Captain Hook!' (Module 2, Lesson 4), what is defined as the meaning of the Greek word 'deleazo'?
To conquer
To lure (or bait)
To struggle
To surrender
What is the primary danger hidden within the attractive 'bait' of temptation, according to the lesson?
It keeps you from developing meaningful relationships.
It gives you quick satisfaction but a long-term regret.
It makes your yoke heavy and your burden difficult.
It causes you to lose your unmerited favor from God.
What does 'sin' mean, as described by the analogy of the archer in the 'LIFE APPLICATION' section of the 'Captain Hook' lesson?
Losing your initiative to ask, seek, and knock.
Missing the mark (the bullseye on the will of God).
Being trapped in your bad habits and bondages.
Tasting and seeing that the Lord is not good.
According to 1 Corinthians 10:13, what is God's promise regarding temptation?
He will prevent all temptations from ever reaching you.
He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear and will provide a way out.
He will nullify the effect of sin on your spiritual being.
He will only allow temptations common to mankind if you have integrity.
What is the first of the '3F's' listed in the LIFE APPLICATION section for how to overcome temptation?
Focus on Jesus
Finish the day, worshipping and acknowledging God
Flee from temptation on its first onset
Forgive yourself for the past mistakes
What is one of the three items (besides the coffee beans) used in the 'WWW: When Winners Worship' lesson's opening analogy about reacting to extreme heat/trials?
An apple
An egg that becomes tough and loses its tenderness
A piece of fruit that begins to dry out and shrivel
A block of ice that melts immediately
In the analogy of the carrot, egg, and coffee beans, what is the desired winner's reaction, represented by the coffee beans?
Becoming tough and unyielding like a hard-boiled egg.
Becoming soft and weak, consumed by the hardships.
Changing the water and bringing out the freshly brewed aroma of coffee (worship).
Gaining power and authority to pronounce forgiveness.
According to Psalms 34:1-2, what should continually be in the mouth of the one who blesses the Lord at all times?
The word of God
His praise
Words of wisdom and knowledge
A confession of sins
Psalms 34:8 is quoted in the 'WWW: When Winners Worship' lesson (Module 2, Lesson 5) to encourage believers to do what?
Taste and see that the Lord is good.
Give a portion of their income to the needy.
Worship God three times a day, every day.
Learn from Jesus, for He is gentle and lowly in heart.
The lesson 'WWW: When Winners Worship' uses the story of God providing a ram for Abraham as an example of what?
A. A life of integrity.
B. God's provision on the other side of the mountain when one climbs up with faith and love.
C. The danger of a long-term regret from a quick satisfaction.
D. The principle of asking, seeking, and knocking.
According to 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, what is God's will for you in Christ Jesus?
To be ambassadors for Christ and share the miracle of transformation.
To be joyful always, pray continually, and give thanks in all circumstances.
To confess your sins, forgive others, and live a life of integrity.
To learn from Jesus, for His yoke is easy and His burden is light.
The concept of being grateful is said to originate from two Greek words, charizomai (from chasis, meaning grace) and homolegeo, which means to do what?
To be persistent or to endure.
To confess or acknowledge.
To be highly favored or to be blessed.
To find rest for your soul.
The lesson 'As Good As It Gets' (Module 2, Lesson 6) encourages believers to acknowledge what about all that they possess?
It is a fruit of God's grace and is made possible through, by, and for Him.
It is a reward for their perseverance and good works.
It is a result of their own initiative, asking, seeking, and knocking.
It is a reflection of their successful avoidance of temptation's hook.
What is the meaning of the acronym 'FAIL' mentioned in the lesson 'As Good As It Gets' (Module 2, Lesson 6)?
Forgiveness Attainable In Life
Find Answers In Leadership
Faith Applied In Living
First Attempt In Learning
What is described as a deadly spiritual virus that needs to be eliminated and damages our physical and spiritual being?
Unrighteousness
Sin
Anxiety
Lack of initiative
What kind of problem does the lesson 'Well-Rested' (Module 1, Lesson 4) list as a source of stress?
Spiritual Problem
Marital Problem
Financial Problem
Personal Problem
The lesson 'Direct Access' (Module 1, Lesson 5) highlights that Jesus will not consider us a nuisance when we do what action in prayer?
Asking
Seeking
Knocking
Worshipping
What is the main reason given in the lesson 'Thirst Quencher' (Module 1, Lesson 6) why we could not enjoy today?
Because we lack integrity and moral soundness.
Because we are worried about tomorrow.
Because we cannot forgive those who have hurt us.
Because we are unwilling to share the saving grace with our family.
Proverbs 10:9 states that he who walks in integrity walks securely, but he who perverts his ways will be what?
Convicted
Rebuked
Found out
Reconciled
In the lesson on integrity (Module 2, Lesson 1), what is the focus of changing from the inside out?
Changing only the visible behavior and speech.
Focusing on true freedom from the inside out, by changing to be like Jesus.
Finding a way to hide bad habits and bondages.
Eliminating all temptations on their first onset.
What is the promise regarding the yoke Jesus offers in Matthew 11:30?
It is made of wood and is light.
It is easy and His burden is light.
It is tough and makes us productive.
It helps us carry the stress from money, marital, and medical problems.
When one is persistent with God, the lesson on 'Direct Access' (Module 1, Lesson 5) promises that God will not prohibit us, but instead will do what?
Bless us with great riches and fame.
Commend us.
Give us a peaceful and prosperous life.
Immediately grant our urgent request.
What action is described in the lesson 'Thirst Quencher' (Module 1, Lesson 6) as an act of worship to God that quenches our thirst?
Giving the best shot to achieve excellence.
Surrendering everything to God, including all worries in life.
Finding a way of escape from temptation.
Controlling the tongue and avoiding gossip.
What is the phrase God uses to describe the kind of life we receive once we surrender our lives to Jesus Christ, according to the lesson 'Fresh Start' (Module 1, Lesson 1)?
A life of quiet contemplation.
A life of reconciliation and ministry.
A life of unmerited favor.
A new creation.
In the lesson 'Receiving God's Forgiveness' (Module 1, Lesson 2), what is defined as 'morally wrong, wickedness, or simply speaking anything that is evil'?
Injustice
Unrighteousness
Temptation
Transgression
What is described as the 'gift from God that we need to activate' in the lesson 'Highly Favored' (Module 1, Lesson 3)?
The Holy Spirit
Faith
Peace
Good Works
What is not a source of stress listed in the 'Well-Rested' lesson (Module 1, Lesson 4)?
Marital Problem
Money Problem
Medical Problem
Relationship Problem
What is the promise connected to the second level of prayer, 'seeking,' in the lesson 'Direct Access' (Module 1, Lesson 5)?
A promise of finding what we are searching for.
The door will be opened.
It will be given to you.
A blessing of wealth and health.
The lesson 'Thirst Quencher' (Module 1, Lesson 6) uses the example of what powerful historical figure to illustrate that he was not even clothed as beautifully as the flowers of the field?
King David
King Solomon
Prophet Moses
The Apostle Paul
A core value that is shaped through integrity and enables a person to experience peace and move freely with a good conscience is described in the lesson as what?
Meaningful relationships
Core values
Peace
Inner strength
In the story of forgiveness (Module 2, Lesson 2), where did the friend who got slapped engrave the good deed of saving his life, and why?
In the sand, to show that good deeds should be quickly forgotten.
On a stone, so no wind can ever erase it.
On a piece of paper, to share with his family later.
In the sand, to show that his friend will remain faithful and just.
The lesson 'Make or Break' (Module 2, Lesson 3) compares the tongue to what part of a ship, that steers the large vessel wherever the pilot wants to go?
The sail
The anchor
The mast
The rudder
In the context of the temptation lesson (Module 2, Lesson 4), an 'egg that is conceived in sin' is said to destroy the baby and eventually give you what kind of child?
A wayward child
A stillborn child
A child of regret
A child of unrighteousness
What is the third of the '3fs' listed in the LIFE APPLICATION section for how to overcome temptation?
Fix your eyes on Jesus.
Flee from temptation.
Finish the day, worshipping and acknowledging God.
Fight the good fight.
Worship is compared to what action that involves giving honor with sacrifices, thanksgiving, and requests, and going down with God's presence and power?
Climbing a mountain.
Swimming in the ocean.
Flying an airplane.
Running a race.
In the lesson 'As Good As It Gets' (Module 2, Lesson 6), what does a grateful winner do with the gift entrusted to them?
Nourish it, seeking to achieve excellence and make their punches count.
Keep it secret, showing humility and avoiding boasting.
Share it with the needy for immediate financial reward.
Use it to obtain unmerited favor from God.
What is the LIFE APPLICATION instruction in 'Fresh Start' (Module 1, Lesson 1) for sharing the miracle of transformation?
It is the beginning of being Christ’s ambassador.
It is the end of all sin and unrighteousness.
It is the only way to receive God’s forgiveness.
It is the key to obtaining financial prosperity.
When one is asked to 'Dig Deep' in the 'Highly Favored' lesson (Module 1, Lesson 3) about good practices like praying and fasting, what warning is given about these actions?
They will not merit us heaven.
They must be done with integrity.
They are only to be done in secret.
They should only be done three times a day.
The lesson 'Well-Rested' (Module 1, Lesson 4) mentions a scenario where some people 'have the ability to help us, but are not willing.' This contrasts with which of Jesus' qualities?
Jesus is able, but not always willing.
Jesus is only willing, but not always able.
Jesus is willing and Jesus is able.
Jesus is willing, but His yoke is too heavy to carry.
What is the promise connected to the first level of prayer, 'asking,' in the lesson 'Direct Access' (Module 1, Lesson 5)?
You will find what you are searching for.
It will be opened to you.
It will be given to you.
You will receive a direct access to the Maker of the Universe.
According to the lesson 'Thirst Quencher' (Module 1, Lesson 6), what is one way God shows He is our Provider, using the example of earthly parents?
They clothe us with the best like the flowers of the field.
They feed us using their own hands as a baby, so we did not need to worry for food.
They teach us to pray continually for our daily needs.
They provide a way of escape from danger and temptation.
What does a winner in life need to learn to do with his toughest times, besides taming his tongue, overcoming temptations, and learning forgiveness?
Turn them into a financial investment.
Turn them into a sweet aroma of worship.
Turn them into a written testimony for others to read.
Turn them into a source of personal pride.
The lesson 'As Good As It Gets' (Module 2, Lesson 6) states that a grateful heart is aligned with God's heartbeat and is a form of worship that pleases Him and fulfills what?
The mandate to conquer and rule the earth.
The destiny to be the richest person on earth.
Our purpose before Him and before men.
The requirement to practice good works.
When one is working to overcome a bad habit or bondage, the lesson 'The 'I' That Matters Most' (Module 2, Lesson 1) suggests one should avoid what action, because with Jesus there is freedom, hope, and power to change?
Making a prayer of thanksgiving.
Hiding and lying forever.
Doing it alone.
Reading the Bible and memorizing scriptures.
Ephesians 4:32 tells us to 'be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave' who?
The world
Our enemies
Our family
You
Which of the following does the lesson 'Make or Break' (Module 2, Lesson 3) describe as destructive consequences of the tongue?
Gossip, deceit, careless words, or cursing.
Lack of faith, prayer, and worship.
Missing the mark and aiming the arrow at the wrong target.
Boasting, lying, and pride.
According to the lesson 'Oh, No! It's Captain Hook!' (Module 2, Lesson 4), what is the devil's strategy when tempting you?
He always provides a way out so you can endure it.
He tempts you at your weakest point.
He tempts you with things that make your yoke easy and your burden light.
He only uses temptations that are common to mankind.
What is the LIFE APPLICATION instruction in the 'WWW: When Winners Worship' lesson (Module 2, Lesson 5) regarding going down the valley after worshipping God on the mountain?
You become a new creation, and all things become new.
You go down with His presence and power, knowing you will be better for Him each day.
You become ready to forgive seventy times seven.
You become ready to flee from all temptations on their first onset.
