Edit en/2024-04-cq & update 2023-03 videos

src/en/2024-04-cq/01/01.md

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-title: 'The Beginning'
+title: The Beginning
 date: 28/09/2024
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@@ -23,4 +23,6 @@ John wasted no time in confronting us with his first metaphor. Jesus is the crea
 
 Look through the Gospel of John and see how many metaphors you can find. Write them down. Explore what they might be communicating.
 
+Using a Bible app, a Bible search software, or a concordance, write down as many verses in John as you can find that contain “I am” statements. What do they tell you about Jesus?
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src/en/2024-04-cq/01/02.md

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-title: 'Hearing the Overture'
+title: Hearing the Overture
 date: 29/09/2024
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@@ -15,4 +15,8 @@ John declared that the Word is God; it embodies all of God’s attributes. When
 
 As the first subsection concludes (John 1:4–8), John moves from describing Creation to presenting the cosmic background. Two opposing forces are introduced: light and darkness. They are personified, for there is an enemy operating in the shadows of the story just as God operates in the light. The struggle between light and darkness appears often within this Gospel book (i.e., 3:19–21; 8:12; 11:9, 10; 12:35, 46; 13:2, 27).
 
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+Memorize John 1:1–5. Write it out multiple times to help with memorization.
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+`What phrases jump out at you?`
+
+`What questions come to mind?`

src/en/2024-04-cq/01/03.md

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-title: 'The Word and Creation'
+title: The Word and Creation
 date: 30/09/2024
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@@ -15,12 +15,10 @@ The expression “only begotten” (vv. 14, 18) often confuses readers. However,
 
 John 1:17 clearly states that the Creator, Jesus Christ, has entered creation. In verse 18, we first encounter the metaphor of Father and Son, portraying the intimacy between the Word and God. The Son being in the Father’s bosom illustrates tender familiarity. Here is the reason for the incarnation: so the Word can make God known in a world dark with misunderstanding. Only One who has been with the Father from eternity past can give this authoritative revelation.
 
-Journal:
+#### Journal:
 
 `How do you describe Jesus giving “light to every man” (John 1:9)?`
 
 `Who are some people in John’s Gospel who received Jesus and thus became children of God?`
 
-`Compare verses 10 and 11 to verses 12 and 13. Which group of people do you consider yourself to be part of?`
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+`Compare verses 10 and 11 to verses 12 and 13. Which group of people do you consider yourself to be part of?`

src/en/2024-04-cq/01/04.md

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 #### inSpect
 
-The opening
-verses of John depict the Word as eternal, in perpetual communion with God, and
-literally being God. Other passages of Scripture emphasize Christ’s humanity.
-Consider the following passages. Look at how they form a complete image,
-considering various angles of the incarnation.
+The opening verses of John depict the Word as eternal, in perpetual communion with God, and literally being God. Other passages of Scripture emphasize Christ’s humanity. Consider the following passages. Look at how they form a complete image, considering various angles of the incarnation.
 
 `John 4:21–23`
 
@@ -23,4 +19,4 @@ considering various angles of the incarnation.
 
 `Hebrews 1:5–9`
 
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+`What other verses/promises come to mind in connection with John 1?`

src/en/2024-04-cq/01/05.md

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-title: 'Interpreting the Word'
+title: Interpreting the Word
 date: 02/10/2024
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@@ -21,12 +21,12 @@ Second, pull together the relevant passages of Scripture and look for an underly
 
 Third, ask what interpretation makes the most sense for the majority of the verses. If one or two verses don’t seem to harmonize with the others, ask yourself why. Perhaps you are making assumptions. Possibly you are seeing an emphasis that isn’t there or are missing one that is.
 
-Journal:
+#### Journal:
 
-`Meditate on John 1 again and look for where Jesus is.`
+Meditate on John 1 again and look for where Jesus is.
 
 `What do we know about the history, identity, and nature of Jesus from the opening verses of John?`
 
 `How do you see Jesus differently or see Him again?`
 
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+`Prayer Response:`

src/en/2024-04-cq/01/06.md

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-title: 'The Divinity of Christ'
+title: The Divinity of Christ
 date: 03/10/2024
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 “The Comforter that Christ promised to send... is the Spirit in all the fullness of the Godhead, making manifest the power of divine grace to all who receive and believe in Christ as a personal Saviour. There are three living persons of the heavenly trio; in the name of these three great powers—the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit—... these powers will co-operate with the obedient subjects of heaven in their efforts to live the new life in Christ” (Ellen G. White, Evangelism [1946], 614, 615).
 
-Journal:
+#### Journal:
 
 `After this week’s study, what are some personal applications you are convicted of in your life?`
 
 `What are some practical applications you must make in your school, family, workplace, and church life?`
 
-`Review the memory verse. How does it apply to your life this week?`
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+`Review the memory verse. How does it apply to your life this week?`

src/en/2024-04-cq/01/07.md

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-title: 'inQuire'
+title: inQuire
 date: 04/10/2024
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-#### inQuire
+#### inQuire
+
+Share questions, understandings, and perplexities from this week’s study. What are at least two ideas you hadn’t thought about before? Below are some questions and points for opening a discussion with others.
+
+`Read John 1:1–3 while focusing on the idea that the Word is a metaphor for Christ. How does this impact your understanding?`
+
+`What does the introduction to John teach us about Jesus’ identity?`
+
+`How do the “I am” statements in John affect your understanding of Jesus and His work?`
+
+`What are the criteria for being a child of God? (John 1:12.)`
+
+`Identify areas of your life where you experience a conflict between light and darkness. What steps can you take to make it easier to respond to the light?`
+
+`In what ways has learning about Jesus helped you understand the Father better? (John 1:18.)`
+
+`How has studying these verses helped you grow spiritually?`
+
+`What practical insights did you gain from John 1?`
+
+`In this upcoming week, how can you share with others what you have learned from John 1?`

src/en/2024-04-cq/01/info.yml

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-title: "The Beginning"
+title: "God Incarnate"
 start_date: "28/09/2024"
 end_date: "04/10/2024"

src/en/2024-04-cq/02/01.md

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-title: 'The Shining Light'
+title: The Shining Light
 date: 05/10/2024
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src/en/2024-04-cq/02/02.md

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-title: 'The First Sign'
+title: The First Sign
 date: 06/10/2024
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@@ -17,10 +17,8 @@ John used “hour” in three different ways. Sometimes it simply refers to a ti
 
 This foreshadowing is reflected in John’s statement that Jesus manifested His glory at the wedding (2:11). Glory is an important theme in this book (1:14; 12:27, 28; 17:1–4). In what way can Jesus’ death be considered glorious? Glory relates to a revelation—an unfolding of God’s character and presence in this world (Exod. 24:15–18; 34:29–35; 40:34–38). In the abundant gift of the wine, we see God’s desire and willingness to bless our lives. This miracle, far from being trivial, demonstrates His unlimited supply of grace (John 1:16).
 
-Journal:
+#### Journal:
 
 `Jesus’ first miracle can seem somewhat mundane or perhaps like a matter of convenience. How has God helped you with the small things in life?`
 
-`What’s the significance of Jesus choosing a simple setting to first reveal His glory?`
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+`What’s the significance of Jesus choosing a simple setting to first reveal His glory?`

src/en/2024-04-cq/02/03.md

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-title: 'Cleansing the Temple'
+title: Cleansing the Temple
 date: 07/10/2024
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@@ -15,12 +15,10 @@ Jesus received mixed responses to His actions. The religious leaders demanded a
 
 For the Jews living in Jesus’ time, the temple in Jerusalem symbolized the hope and greatness of Israel. In John 2:19, Jesus spoke metaphorically, comparing His body to the temple. As the Word incarnate, Jesus is the new temple. He reveals God dwelling among humanity. As we retell and rethink Jesus’ stories, we interact with not only the written word but also the Word made flesh. Jesus is revealed to us in new and fresh ways.
 
-Journal:
+#### Journal:
 
 `What questions emerge after studying this lesson? What parts are difficult?`
 
 `What other principles and conclusions do you find?`
 
-`How does a confrontational Jesus fit with your view of His character? Do you need to adjust your view?`
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+`How does a confrontational Jesus fit with your view of His character? Do you need to adjust your view?`

src/en/2024-04-cq/02/04.md

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 #### inSpect
 
-How can these
-verses clarify our understanding of the events in John 2?
+How can these verses clarify our understanding of the events in John 2?
 
 Christ’s hour:
 
@@ -26,6 +25,4 @@ The Temple and Jesus:
 
 `Psalm 69:9 16:1`
 
-What other passages of Scripture can help us understand John 2?
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+`What other passages of Scripture can help us understand John 2?`

src/en/2024-04-cq/02/05.md

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-title: 'Irony and Misunderstanding'
+title: Irony and Misunderstanding
 date: 09/10/2024
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@@ -11,12 +11,12 @@ The master of ceremonies didn’t know where the extra wine came from. Jesus had
 
 Just after Jesus cleansed the temple, His words were mistakenly applied to the temple building (John 2:18–21). Those engaged in conversation with Him focused on how the temple was constructed, forming the basis of their critique of Jesus. They misunderstood Jesus’ words and didn’t realize that He was actually referring to His body as the temple. (John frequently gave his readers insights that the people in the Gospel didn’t have.) Jesus’ response referenced the demand for signs. Jesus foreshadowed that the greatest sign would be His death, burial, and resurrection. However, another, more personal lesson is at work here. In verse 22, from his vantage point after the resurrection, John explained the deeper meaning of this exchange. His experience was much like ours as we read the Gospel in the twenty-first century. We can all reflect on Christ’s life after His resurrection. Simply telling the narrative of Christ’s life wasn’t enough for John. He was predominately concerned with how past events become alive in the believer’s life. As we remember and retell the story of Christ, we engage with the Word made flesh, the revelation of God in humanity.
 
-Journal:
+#### Journal:
 
-`Meditate on John 2 again and look for where Jesus is.`
+Meditate on John 2 again and look for where Jesus is.
 
 `Can you think of an experience when a looming disaster unexpectedly turned into a time of plenty?`
 
 `How do you see Jesus differently or see Him again?`
 
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+`Prayer Response:`

src/en/2024-04-cq/02/06.md

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-title: 'Ever Fresh and New'
+title: Ever Fresh and New
 date: 10/10/2024
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 “In the Saviour’s death the powers of darkness seemed to prevail, and they exulted in their victory. But from the rent sepulcher of Joseph, Jesus came forth a conqueror. ‘Having spoiled principalities and powers, He made a show of them openly, triumphing over them.’ Colossians 2:15. By virtue of His death and resurrection He became the minister of the ‘true tabernacle, which the Lord pitched, and not man.’ Hebrews 8:2” (Ibid., 165, 166).
 
-Journal:
+#### Journal:
 
 `After this week’s study, what are some personal applications you are convicted of in your life?`
 
 `What are some practical applications you must make in your school, family, workplace, and church life?`
 
-`Review the memory verse. How does it apply to your life this week?`
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+`Review the memory verse. How does it apply to your life this week?`

src/en/2024-04-cq/02/07.md

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 #### inQuire
 
+Share insights from your study this week. Include any questions you might have for the group, as well as discoveries, observations, and new understandings. Below are some questions for discussion with the rest of your study group.
+
 `Why do you think Jesus worked a miracle that didn’t address a major or life-threatening need?`
 
 `Place yourself in the scene at Cana and imagine hearing what happened from the servants. How would you respond?`

src/en/2024-04-cq/02/info.yml

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-title: "The Shining Light"
+title: "Christ’s Opening Ministry"
 start_date: "05/10/2024"
 end_date: "11/10/2024"

src/en/2024-04-cq/03/01.md

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-title: 'Midnight Visit'
+title: Midnight Visit
 date: 12/10/2024
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src/en/2024-04-cq/03/02.md

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-title: 'The Teacher of Israel'
+title: The Teacher of Israel
 date: 13/10/2024
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@@ -15,14 +15,12 @@ Jesus used the expression “Most assuredly, I say to you” three times (3:3, 5
 
 As Jesus expanded the audience, Nicodemus faded from the conversation, full of wonder (3:9). This leaves us uncertain as to how much he understood, though we do know that as a Pharisee, he certainly would’ve recognized the illustration of Moses lifting the serpent (vv. 14, 15). Indeed, at Jesus’ death, the “light from that secret interview illumined the cross upon Calvary, and Nicodemus saw in Jesus the world’s Redeemer” (Ellen G. White, The Desire of Ages [1898], 177). Only as we contemplate the crucifixion can we understand Jesus’ words about new life. When Jesus laid down His life (John 10:18), He made it possible for us to experience eternal life.
 
-Journal:
+#### Journal:
 
 `Memorize your favorite verses from John 3. Write them out multiple times to help with memorization.`
 
 `How much progress did Jesus make with Nicodemus during this secret conversation?`
 
 `Why was it difficult for Nicodemus to comprehend his own spiritual need?`
 
-`Why is it sometimes difficult for us to comprehend our own spiritual needs?`
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+`Why is it sometimes difficult for us to comprehend our own spiritual needs?`

src/en/2024-04-cq/03/03.md

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-title: 'The Gospel’s Source and Function'
+title: The Gospel’s Source and Function
 date: 14/10/2024
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@@ -15,12 +15,10 @@ Verses 17–21 explore the importance of our response to God’s gift of Jesus.
 
 What began as a conversation between Christ and Nicodemus ended with a deep discussion about salvation. The passage employs metaphors, irony, and wordplay. John’s stories are rich with theological language, helping us know how to live our lives with God.
 
-Journal:
+#### Journal:
 
 `What questions emerge after studying this lesson? Which parts are difficult?`
 
 `What other principles and conclusions do you find?`
 
-`Do you need to accept God’s gift of eternal life, whether for the first time or again?`
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+`Do you need to accept God’s gift of eternal life, whether for the first time or again?`

src/en/2024-04-cq/03/04.md

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 #### inSpect
 
-How do the
-following verses help us understand John 3:1–21?
+How do the following verses help us understand John 3:1–21?
 
 The rebirth:
 
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 `1 Peter 2:24`
 
-What other verses/promises come to mind in connection with John 3?
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+`What other verses/promises come to mind in connection with John 3?`