If you could design a perfect world, what would it look like?

Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more.

~Revelation 21:1

Who is the "greatest" person you've known up close? Did some kind of suffering contribute to his or her greatness?

Rejoice greatly, O daughter Zion!
    Shout aloud, O daughter Jerusalem!
Lo, your king comes to you;
    triumphant and victorious is he,
humble and riding on a donkey,
    on a colt, the foal of a donkey.

~Zechariah 9:9

As Revelation tells it, events that appear tragic can work great good. Have you ever experienced that in your life?

His tail swept down a third of the stars of heaven and threw them to the earth. Then the dragon stood before the woman who was about to bear a child, so that he might devour her child as soon as it was born.

~Revelation 12:4

Two potential dangers in reading Revelation are avoiding it entirely or getting obsessed with its details. Which danger are you most familiar with? Why do we need the message of Revelation today?

In appearance the locusts were like horses equipped for battle. On their heads were what looked like crowns of gold; their faces were like human faces,

~Revelation 9:7

I am actually familiar with both dangers.

What meaning does the image of Jesus as a slain lamb have for you? What are your favorite "pictures" or images of Jesus?

And I began to weep bitterly because no one was found worthy to open the scroll or to look into it.

~Revelation 5:4

What emotions do you feel knowing that some prophecies have not yet been fulfilled?

He shall judge between many peoples,
    and shall arbitrate between strong nations far away;
they shall beat their swords into plowshares,
    and their spears into pruning hooks;
nation shall not lift up sword against nation,
    neither shall they learn war any more;

~Micah 4:3

I don't think we should worry or feel sad that some prophecies haven't come to fruition, God knows what is all planned and we need to rely on that.

Gnosticisim showed itself in several ways: the belief that matter was evil, a desire for "super-spirituality", a tendency towards loose morals. How can we counter those same trends among Christians today?

By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God,

~I John 4:2

How does Daniel's view of history affect your perspective on world politics? How should a Christian regard the human "powers-at-be"?

“The king will do as he pleases. He will exalt and magnify himself above every god and will say unheard-of things against the God of gods. He will be successful until the time of wrath is completed, for what has been determined must take place.

~Daniel 11:36

What images "litter the landscape" in our time? Are they symbols of power? If so, how does that power affect you?

“After that, in my vision at night I looked, and there before me was a fourth beast—terrifying and frightening and very powerful. It had large iron teeth; it crushed and devoured its victims and trampled underfoot whatever was left. It was different from all the former beasts, and it had ten horns.

~Daniel 7:7

Do the most powerful people you know recognize God's "higher power?" What could you do to help them see it?

the last group of people I knew that had power somewhere (or at least thought they did) do not recognize God's "higher power", I believe.  Quite frankly, since they were so mean and cruel, I don't know if there is anything I could do to help them.

If Jesus were to give youa nickname, what would it be? Has your personality undergone major changes? What still needs work?

Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you in due time.

I Peter 5:6

Is there any place today for "bad news" of the kind Ezekiel proclaimed?

They come to you as people come, and they sit before you as my people, and they hear your words, but they will not obey them. For flattery is on their lips, but their heart is set on their gain.

~Ezekiel 33:31

In your relationship with God, are you more concerned with past failures? Or with hopes for the future?

In the twelfth year of our exile, in the tenth month, on the fifth day of the month, someone who had escaped from Jerusalem came to me and said, “The city has fallen.”

~Ezekiel 33:21

I would say that it's a combination of the two.  If I made a mistake in the past, I don't want to make the same mistake again.  If I did something that could benefit the future, then I hope that that task has come to fruition.

Do you believe in universal standards of right and wrong? What "code of conduct" applies to everybody, regardless of their upbringing?

I will execute great vengeance on them with wrathful punishments. Then they shall know that I am the Lord, when I lay my vengeance on them.

~Ezekiel 25:17

James 2 warns against favoritism based ib sicuak ckass, Does such favoritism happen among Christians today? Is there any difference between the way rich and poor people think about following Jesus?

But he gives all the more grace; therefore it says,

“God opposes the proud,

    but gives grace to the humble.”

~James 4:6

Have you ever loved someone who didn't love you back? What emotions do you feel?

Then I said, Ah, she is worn out with adulteries, but they carry on their sexual acts with her.

~Ezekiel 23:43

Yes, I have loved someone that didn't love me back.  Maybe I still love them, I just can't bring myself to say it until they do.  That's how I feel I can protect myself from being hurt because all I feel is angry and sad altogether when I can't tell that someone doesn't care for me the same way I do.

If you were to die today, what "monument" would you leave behind?

something that involves music.

Hebrews 11 mentions some people who prospered and some who suffered, yet all had faith. Taking into account what this passage says, try to come up with your own definition of faith.

These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised,

~Hebrews 11:39

What practical help does Hebrews give on how to read the Old Testament? Of what value are the Old Testament laws and religious rituals?

For if there had been nothing wrong with that first covenant, no place would have been sought for another.

~Hebrews 8:7

Can you discern any pattern or purpose to the violence in the world today?

But that day belongs to the Lord, the Lord Almighty—
    a day of vengeance, for vengeance on his foes.
The sword will devour till it is satisfied,
    till it has quenched its thirst with blood.
For the Lord, the Lord Almighty, will offer sacrifice
    in the land of the north by the River Euphrates.

~Jeremiah 46:10

How does God get through to you? Does he use dramatic means like Jeremiah's or quieter methods?

Again and again I sent all my servants the prophets to you. They said, “Each of you must turn from your wicked ways and reform your actions; do not follow other gods to serve them. Then you will live in the land I have given to you and your ancestors.” But you have not paid attention or listened to me.

~Jeremiah 35:15

I would say that God uses quieter methods for me.

Jeremiah bought a field as a sign of his faith in the future of Isreal. By what "investments" can you demonstrate practical faith in God's kingdom?

“‘So do not be afraid, Jacob my servant;
    do not be dismayed, Israel,’
declares the Lord.
‘I will surely save you out of a distant place,
    your descendants from the land of their exile.
Jacob will again have peace and security,
    and no one will make him afraid.

~Jeremiah 30:10

People sometime say about Jesus, "I don't believe he was God, but he was a very fine man-like Gandhi or Buddha." What arguments does the author of Hebrews use to contradict this?

Jesus has been found worthy of greater honor than Moses, just as the builder of a house has greater honor than the house itself.

~Hebrews 3:3

I can't really say it any better than what is stated above.