Zadok Discipleship Course - Armed for War

Lessons 1-4

Concept Review Test

30 Questions · 50 Points · Dr. Steve Foss

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Concept Review - Lessons 1-4

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This test is not checking how well you memorized the material. It is checking whether you understood the concepts well enough to apply them.

Each question presents a real-life scenario or a deeper application of what was taught in Lessons 1-4. Read carefully and think about the principle behind the teaching, not just the words.

When you are finished, click Submit & Grade to receive your score and detailed feedback on every question.

Part A - Multiple Choice (20 questions · 2 pts each · 40 pts total)

Lesson 1 - The Process of Change

1. A church member has attended services faithfully for twenty years but still responds to disagreement with jealousy and strife. According to this course, what is the most accurate diagnosis?

A. They are a spiritual baby - years in church do not equal maturity B. They have not yet found the right church C. They are spiritually mature but emotionally immature D. They need more Bible knowledge to overcome these patterns

2. A pastor preaches only encouraging messages and never challenges the congregation about sin or areas needing change. His church is large and everyone feels good leaving. What does this course say is the most likely result?

A. A thriving, mature congregation that loves God deeply B. No lasting transformation - comfort without confrontation produces no genuine change C. Healthy discipleship built on a foundation of grace D. A balanced approach that avoids legalism

3. Someone reads the same Bible passage fifty times and can recite it perfectly - but their behavior has not changed at all. What is the most likely explanation?

A. The passage does not apply to their situation B. They need to read it fifty more times C. They are consciously choosing to disobey what they know D. They have received information but not revelation - it has stayed in the head, not penetrated the spirit

4. The Great Commission calls us to "make disciples." Why does this fundamentally change what the church is responsible for beyond simply sharing the gospel?

A. Because disciples donate more to the church than converts B. Because discipleship programs help people form meaningful community C. Because disciples are produced through intentional formation, not just a moment of decision - the commission is not complete at a raised hand D. Because the word disciple appears more often than convert in Scripture

5. Why does God reveal Himself "line upon line, precept upon precept" rather than all at once?

A. Because He is holding back and wants us to earn more revelation B. Because the Bible was written gradually over centuries C. Because some truths are reserved only for mature Christians D. Because human capacity for receiving and applying truth is limited - He builds layer by layer so each truth can be absorbed before the next comes

Lesson 2 - Moving from Milk to Meat

6. What is the critical difference between being ignorant of the Word and being unskilled in the Word of righteousness?

A. Ignorant people do not know the Word; unskilled people know it but cannot apply it to their own lives B. Ignorant people have not read the Bible; unskilled people have read it but not understood it C. There is no real difference - both describe people who need more Bible education D. Unskilled people are newer Christians; ignorant people have been believers longer

7. A person hears a difficult truth from the Word, feels a flash of conviction, then spends the next week explaining to everyone why it does not really apply to them. What is happening?

A. They are correctly applying biblical discernment to evaluate whether the teaching was sound B. Their self-deception is being exposed - and instead of running to the light, they are running and hiding from it C. They are demonstrating healthy critical thinking about doctrine D. They simply need more time to process the truth before applying it

8. Why must the decision to endure painful correction be made in advance - before the pain actually arrives?

A. Because correction is always announced ahead of time so you can prepare B. Because it is easier to endure pain when you know it is coming C. Because the flesh rises the moment correction comes, and a decision made in that moment is almost always self-protective - the choice must be predetermined D. Because God only corrects those who volunteer for it beforehand

9. During a conference, Cerullo's associate told the author that he need to read his audience. The author thought it was his best message but the resoonce was muted. The author's flesh rose immediately with defensiveness. What happened next, and what does it teach?

A. He immediately agreed publicly to demonstrate humility before the other ministers B. He rejected the correction because it came from an associate rather than from Cerullo directly C. He argued his case and later realized he had been right all along D. He humble himself and asked for the minister to explain what he meant. He listen and learned for over an hour and immediately applied what he was told in the next service - and that choice opened a door to an extraordinary move of God in his ministry

10. The lesson teaches that the measure you apply to seeking understanding is the measure you receive back. What does this mean practically for your growth?

A. The depth of revelation you receive is directly proportional to the hunger and intentionality you bring to seeking it B. Students who attend more sessions will automatically receive more understanding C. God gives more revelation to people who are more naturally intelligent D. Understanding is distributed equally regardless of how much effort a person invests

Lesson 3 - Abiding in the Vine

11. A ministry leader has a congregation of thousands, performs healings regularly, and is internationally known. Is this sufficient evidence that they are bearing the fruit Jesus commands in John 15?

A. Yes - large following, miracles, and influence are clear signs of fruit B. Partially - miracles are genuine fruit, but crowds must also be weighed C. No - crowds and miracles are explicitly identified as wrong definitions of fruit; Jesus looks for character formed through abiding D. Yes - God would not allow such a platform without genuine fruitfulness

12. What is the most important principle from Matthew 7:22-23 for understanding the difference between gifts and fruit?

A. That spiritual gifts can be counterfeited by evil spirits, so all supernatural activity is suspect B. That prophecy and miracles are no longer available in the church today C. That only ordained ministers can operate safely in supernatural gifts D. That operating in genuine spiritual gifts does not guarantee genuine relationship with Christ - gifts and fruit are not the same thing

13. What is the essential difference between character and personality, and why does the gap between them matter?

A. Character is who you are in private; personality is your public image - the wider the gap, the greater the deception operating in your life B. Personality is your temperament type; character is your skill set - both are equally important to develop C. Character is developed through education; personality is inherited - neither can be significantly changed D. Personality matters more in public ministry; character matters more in personal relationships

14. Romans 8:29 says we are predestined "to be conformed to the image of His Son." How does this single truth redefine what a successful Christian life looks like?

A. It means God has already decided who will succeed, so our choices ultimately matter less B. It means we should prioritize supernatural gifts since they most clearly reflect Christ's image C. The ultimate measure of a successful Christian life is not ministry size, fame, or prosperity - it is how much we resemble Christ in character, especially in private D. It means everyone who is genuinely saved will eventually become sinless in this life

15. Why does genuine abiding in Christ produce answered prayer as one of its natural results?

A. Because God rewards those who spend more hours in prayer with more answers B. Because prayer is a spiritual discipline that accumulates authority over time C. Because long-term Christians carry more spiritual weight in their intercession D. Because abiding so transforms the one praying that their desires are realigned with God's - and then He gives what they ask because it is what He already wants to give

Lesson 4 - The Heart of Saul vs. the Heart of David

16. Israel demanded a king "like all the nations." God called this a rejection of Himself. What deeper condition does this reveal about how Saul-type leadership rises in every generation?

A. Saul-type leaders rise when God's people prioritize the world's approval and validation over submitting to God's direct authority B. Saul-type leaders rise when people are spiritually immature and simply need someone strong to follow C. Saul-type leaders rise because there are not enough qualified David-type leaders available D. Saul-type leaders rise because God allows it as a direct consequence of national sin

17. Saul said "I have performed the commandment of the Lord" - moments after clearly disobeying it. What does this reveal about the most dangerous feature of the Saul heart?

A. Saul was deliberately lying to protect himself from Samuel's judgment B. Saul simply misread God's command due to a lack of biblical clarity in that era C. The Saul heart has a broken internal compass - it can redefine obedience around personal preferences and sincerely believe it has obeyed God D. Saul was testing Samuel to observe how the prophet would respond

18. Even in his confession, Saul's primary request was "honor me before the elders." What does this single detail reveal about the nature of the Saul heart?

A. That Saul still had some godly instincts and genuinely wanted to preserve leadership credibility for the people's sake B. That the Saul heart's deepest concern is always image - even confession is filtered through reputation management rather than genuine grief over the offense against God C. That Saul was concerned about maintaining unity among the people during the transition D. That Saul wanted the elders to witness what he believed was a genuine act of humility

19. When David's heart "smote him" after cutting Saul's robe - when no one would have known - what does this internal response reveal?

A. That David was overly cautious and lacked the boldness needed for decisive leadership B. That David was afraid of being caught and punished later C. That David was superstitious about the sanctity of royal clothing D. That the David heart carries an internal compass calibrated to God's Word rather than people's opinions - character operates when no one is watching

20. David poured out the water his men risked their lives to bring him. What principle of leadership does this single act embody?

A. That leaders must demonstrate spiritual disciplines publicly - pouring out water symbolizes sacrifice before God B. That leaders should never accept personal gifts from those they lead C. That a David heart serves rather than being served - refusing personal comfort at the expense of those he leads, because leadership exists for the people, not the leader D. That David was primarily demonstrating gratitude to God by returning the gift as a worship offering

Part B - True or False (10 statements · 1 pt each · 10 pts total)

Each statement either reflects the teaching of Lessons 1-4 or contradicts it. Mark TRUE if it aligns with what was taught; FALSE if it does not or reverses the meaning.

Lesson 1

1. The goal of discipleship is to produce people who know more Bible content - more information automatically leads to more transformation.

TRUE FALSE

2. When God confronts us through His Word, the discomfort we feel is evidence that the Word is working - not evidence that something has gone wrong.

TRUE FALSE

Lesson 2

3. A person who has walked with God many years and moves in the supernatural has outgrown the need for correction and outside input.

TRUE FALSE

4. Self-deception by definition cannot be seen by the person experiencing it - which is precisely why outside confrontation through the Word and discipleship is not optional.

TRUE FALSE

Lesson 3

5. Because Jesus never disputed the miracles in Matthew 7:22-23, we can conclude that spiritual gifts are a reliable indicator of genuine relationship with Christ.

TRUE FALSE

6. Character is formed most powerfully in seasons of hiddenness, obscurity, and waiting - not primarily through public platform or ministry activity.

TRUE FALSE

Lesson 4

7. The Saul heart is most dangerous when it is deliberately deceiving others - consciously lying about its motives and actions.

TRUE FALSE

8. Seeking the approval of people and seeking the approval of God can coexist in a mature leader - these two motivations are not fundamentally incompatible.

TRUE FALSE

Lesson 1

9. The Word confronting us is ultimately not about tearing us down - its purpose is always to expose what must change so that genuine transformation and promotion can happen.

TRUE FALSE

Lesson 4

10. David's years hiding in the cave from Saul were a detour from God's plan - wasted time that delayed his calling.

TRUE FALSE

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Part A - Multiple Choice (40 pts)-

Part B - True or False (10 pts)-

"A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone who is fully trained will be like his teacher."

- Luke 6:40

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