What this lesson will help you understand

In Lesson 6, we considered how a person receives salvation through Jesus Christ. Lesson 7 examined the new life God gives. This lesson asks how a believer begins living that life in ordinary circumstances. Scripture, Prayer, fellowship, and obedience belong together as we learn to follow Jesus.

The purpose is to help you take thoughtful first steps and explain why they matter. By the end, you should be able to explain discipleship in relation to grace; read a short biblical passage in context and distinguish its meaning from your application; use Jesus’ teaching to guide Prayer; identify important qualities of a faithful church; reason through an everyday decision using Scripture; and develop a realistic plan for continuing through difficulties.

You will meet Aron Neal again, the fictional character from Lessons 6 and 7. His circumstances will give us opportunities to consider how biblical truth reaches daily decisions. Keep a Bible and something to write with nearby. Read the assigned passages before answering the questions. The Academy uses the NKJV for teaching; you may consult your own Bible translation.

Opening Prayer

Father in Heaven, thank You for the life You give through Jesus Christ. Teach us to hear Your Word carefully and respond with faith and obedience. Help us recognize what needs to change, ask for help honestly, and love the people You place before us. Give us patience as we learn and courage to follow Your Son. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

An ordinary Tuesday

Aron set his Bible beside the coffee mug and checked the clock. Twelve minutes before he needed to leave.

He had decided to begin reading every morning. Yesterday he had opened near the middle, read several verses, and wondered whether they were meant for him. Today he tried the beginning of the New Testament. There were names. Quite a few names.

He knew they must matter. He did not know what he was supposed to do with them before work.

At church on Sunday, the pastor had spoken about following Jesus. Aron had liked the sound of it. He had been less certain when he tried to picture Tuesday.

There would be deliveries, a meeting he did not want to attend, and a coworker who could make almost any conversation unpleasant. His sister had called twice. He had been putting off returning her call because it would probably take longer than he wanted.

He bowed his head.

“Father, help me follow Jesus today.”

He waited, wondering whether he should say something else. His thoughts wandered to the meeting.

On the way out, he sent the pastor a message: I believe what we talked about. I just don’t know how to get started with the everyday part.

The reply came during his first break.

Start with a short passage in Mark. Read it carefully. We can talk about your questions. And pay attention to the people you already know you need to love today.

Aron looked at his sister’s name in his recent calls.

That part, at least, was not hard to understand.

Remember before moving forward

Answer these questions briefly from memory, then consult the earlier lessons if needed.

1. Why can a person’s good works never become the purchase price of salvation?

2. What is the difference between being justified before God and growing in Christian maturity?

3. How does the Holy Spirit’s presence change our understanding of the help available to a believer?

Keep your answers nearby. They will help you recognize a common mistake: treating Christian practices as a new way to earn the acceptance that comes through Christ.

1 What following Jesus means

Read Luke 9:18–25 and Ephesians 2:8–10.

A disciple is a learner and follower. Christian discipleship involves learning from Jesus and living under His authority. It reaches our understanding, desires, relationships, and conduct. We do not merely collect information about Him; we learn to trust and obey Him.

In Luke 9, Peter identifies Jesus as the Christ. Jesus then speaks about His coming suffering, death, and Resurrection. His call to follow Him belongs within that setting. The One Who calls disciples to costly faithfulness is Himself going toward the cross.

When Jesus speaks of denying ourselves and taking up our cross daily, He is not teaching self-hatred. Nor is He simply giving a religious name to every inconvenience. The cross was an instrument of execution. His words call for a surrender of self-rule and a willingness to remain faithful to Him even when doing so brings loss, rejection, or suffering.

That seriousness reaches ordinary life. Aron may not face public persecution on Tuesday, but he may have to surrender the desire to appear faultless, to win every argument, or to protect his convenience at someone else’s expense. Following Jesus changes whose authority settles the question.

Grace and obedience belong together

Ephesians 2:8–10 gives us the proper order. Salvation is God’s gift, received through faith rather than earned by works. Those saved through Christ are also created for good works. The passage leaves no room for boasting that we purchased salvation, and no room for treating obedience as irrelevant.

Suppose Aron begins reading his Bible because he fears that God will accept him only after a perfect week. He has confused spiritual growth with earning salvation. Suppose instead he says that grace means he can ignore whatever Jesus teaches. He has misunderstood the purpose of the life God gives.

Read John 14:15. Jesus connects love for Him with keeping His commandments. Obedience is a fitting response to His love and authority. It is also something we must learn, often through correction and practice.

This means we can take small beginnings seriously without pretending that smallness is the goal. A learner may begin with one truthful conversation. Over time, truthfulness should shape the whole life.

Read James 2:14–18. James asks us to consider someone who speaks kindly to a person lacking food and clothing but does nothing to help. What good have those words accomplished? His example helps us understand why a claim of faith must reach our conduct. Paul explains that good works cannot earn salvation; James explains that living faith does not remain merely a claim. We obey Jesus because we trust Him, and that trust should become visible in how we live.

Think it through

Aron says, “If I am saved by grace, why does it matter whether I obey Jesus tomorrow?” Using Ephesians 2:8–10 and James 2:14–18, explain why obedience cannot purchase salvation and why it nevertheless belongs in a believer’s life. Give one concrete example.

We now turn to practices through which a disciple learns. Begin with Scripture, because we need to understand the teaching we intend to follow.

2 Learning to read Scripture with understanding

Read Mark 1:14–20 and 2 Timothy 3:14–17.

The Bible introduces us to God’s character, His saving work, and the life He calls His people to live. Second Timothy connects Scripture with wisdom for salvation through faith in Christ, and with teaching, correction, and preparation for good works. Reading therefore serves both understanding and faithful action.

A manageable beginning is to read through a Gospel in order. Mark provides a relatively short account of Jesus’ ministry, death, and Resurrection. Read a few paragraphs at a time, keeping track of what comes before and after them. This helps you follow an author’s thought instead of treating isolated sentences as messages detached from their setting.

Some passages will be difficult. Difficulty is a reason to slow down, ask questions, and seek sound help. You do not need to pretend to understand every detail before you can learn anything.

A worked example from Mark

We can approach Mark 1:14–20 through three questions: What does the passage say? What does it mean in context? How should I respond?

First, observe what is actually there. Jesus announces the Kingdom of God and calls people to repentance and belief. He calls Simon and Andrew, then James and John. They are fishermen. They leave their work to follow Him. Write these observations before deciding how the passage applies to you.

Second, consider meaning. The passage introduces Jesus’ proclamation and His call of these disciples. His authority is central. They are responding to Him and being called into a changed purpose. Mark is showing us something about Who Jesus is and what His call requires.

Third, consider a faithful response. The passage gives us reason to take Jesus’ authority seriously and to examine whether we are willing to follow Him. It does not, by itself, command every reader to leave a job immediately. The particular actions of these fishermen belong to their particular call. Scripture elsewhere also teaches faithfulness in daily work. We apply this account by considering its meaning within the wider teaching of Scripture.

Aron could reasonably ask whether comfort or approval has become more important to him than obedience to Jesus. He could not reasonably conclude that Mark has instructed every Christian delivery driver to resign tomorrow.

Notice the difference between meaning and application. Meaning concerns what the passage communicates in its setting. Application concerns an appropriate response to that truth in our circumstances. Several applications may be faithful to the same meaning; an application that contradicts the passage is not made sound by being personally appealing.

When a verse seems to promise exactly what you want

Read Philippians 4:10–13 for this exercise. Imagine someone using verse 13 to claim that faith guarantees success in any career goal. Look at Paul’s discussion of need, abundance, and contentment in the surrounding verses.

What difficulty is Paul actually addressing? Explain how the context changes that person’s claim. Then describe one faithful application for someone having a difficult week at work.

If you cannot answer confidently, identify what you do understand and what you would ask a mature Christian. Honest questions are part of careful reading. A study aid or online answer can assist you, but should be checked against the passage itself.

You have now practiced observing, interpreting, and applying. Reading brings God’s teaching before us; Prayer is part of our response to Him.

3 Learning to Pray honestly

Read Matthew 6:5–13.

Jesus teaches Prayer within His instruction about life before the Father. He warns against performing religious acts to impress others. He also rejects the idea that a person can secure a hearing through an abundance of words. The Father already knows His children’s needs.

That knowledge does not make Prayer pointless. Jesus still teaches His disciples to Pray. Prayer expresses dependence upon God, brings our needs before Him, and trains our attention toward His Name, His Kingdom, and His will.

The Lord’s Prayer begins with the Father rather than the speaker’s performance. Reverence belongs with the closeness of addressing Him as Father. We ask that His Name be honored and His will done. Our own desires are brought into that larger concern.

Jesus then teaches us to ask for daily provision, forgiveness, and help against temptation and evil. These requests acknowledge that we are dependent, sinful, and in need of His protection. The plural language also reminds us that our concerns extend beyond ourselves.

Putting the pattern into practice

Aron does not need to find an impressive voice. He can begin with what Jesus has taught and speak truthfully about the day before him.

“Father, You know what this day will bring. Help me honor You in how I work and speak. Thank You for providing for us. Please help my sister with what she is facing. Forgive my impatience and help me deal with it honestly. When I want to defend myself instead of telling the truth, help me obey You.”

This is an example, not a script that must be copied. The Lord’s Prayer may itself be Prayed thoughtfully. It can also guide us in expressing particular needs. In either case, attention and sincerity matter more than producing fresh or polished language.

Asking forgiveness does not mean that Jesus’ sacrifice must be repeated. As we learned in Lesson 7, believers continue to confess sin and depend upon Christ. Jesus also connects receiving mercy with extending forgiveness to others. A person cannot rightly appeal to God’s mercy while treating personal revenge as a right that must be protected.

Forgiveness does not make wrongdoing harmless or automatically restore broken trust. It calls us away from revenge. Truth, accountability, and wise boundaries may still be needed.

Distraction and unanswered requests

If your thoughts wander, return to what you were saying. It can help to Pray from a short written list or respond to the passage you have just read. There is no need to treat a distracted moment as proof that God has refused to hear you.

Prayer is also not a technique for controlling outcomes. First John 5:14 connects confidence in Prayer with asking according to God’s will. We may ask earnestly and continue asking while trusting His wisdom. When the answer is delayed or different from what we hoped, we should not invent certainty about His reasons or assume that the person who Prayed lacked sufficient faith.

Some situations call for both Prayer and action. Aron can Pray for his sister and return her call. Asking God to care for someone should make us attentive to opportunities to offer care ourselves.

Explain and apply

A new believer says, “I stopped Praying because my words sounded clumsy, and the problem did not go away.” Using Matthew 6:5–13, explain two misunderstandings in that conclusion. Then suggest a simple way to begin again without promising a particular outcome.

Before moving on, explain from memory why context matters in reading Scripture and why impressive wording is unnecessary in Prayer. This is a good place to pause and return later.

4 Becoming part of a church family

Read Acts 2:41–47 and Hebrews 10:24–25.

The believers described in Acts learn together, share life, break bread, and Pray. Their care becomes practical as needs are met. Christian fellowship includes relationships in which believers encourage one another and bear responsibility for one another’s good.

Hebrews calls believers to consider how to stir one another toward love and good works, and to continue gathering and encouraging one another. Notice the active responsibility. Church life involves considering what another person needs, not simply deciding whether an event suited us.

The Academy can help you learn. A local congregation offers relationships, shared worship, pastoral care, and opportunities for service that an online course cannot provide by itself. A believer needs people who can know them, answer questions, recognize struggles, and receive their help in return.

What to look for in a church

Look for a church that teaches Scripture in context and openly proclaims Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, including His death and Resurrection and salvation by God’s grace through faith. Its teaching should be consistent with the foundational truths we have studied. A warm welcome matters, but friendliness alone cannot establish whether the teaching is faithful.

Pay attention also to how people are treated. Are questions welcomed and answered from Scripture? Do leaders acknowledge responsibility for their conduct? Is there care for those who are easily overlooked? Do members have opportunities to grow and serve? Claims of spiritual authority do not place leaders beyond correction.

No congregation is free from human weakness. Ordinary imperfections call for patience. Serious dishonesty, exploitation, or teaching that abandons the Gospel should not be excused as merely imperfect people being imperfect. When uncertain, seek counsel from mature Christians whose faithfulness you have reason to trust.

A practical first step is to attend a service and ask to speak with a pastor afterward. You might explain that you are learning to follow Jesus and ask how the church helps new believers grow. Bring questions about its beliefs, fellowship, and Baptism. You do not have to understand every church practice before beginning that conversation.

Baptism belongs here as a response of faith and obedience to Christ, as discussed in Lesson 7. If you have trusted Him and have not been baptized, speak with a faithful pastor about taking that step. Baptism is not a reward for finishing enough lessons or a requirement for earning salvation.

If illness, disability, distance, or necessary work makes attendance difficult, speak with a church about ways to remain connected. The aim is meaningful participation and mutual care, with practical arrangements suited to the circumstances.

Think beyond preference

One church has music Aron enjoys, but its teaching rarely explains Scripture or the Gospel. Another has less familiar music, teaches Scripture carefully, and offers patient help with his questions. What should carry the greatest weight as he considers where to grow? Explain why music preference alone is an insufficient basis for his decision.

Belonging to a church gives us places to learn and serve. The same obedience must also reach the rest of the week.

5 Obeying Jesus in ordinary decisions

Read James 1:22–25 and Galatians 5:16, 22–23.

James warns that hearing the Word without doing it can become self-deception. A person may feel reassured by familiarity with Christian teaching while refusing to let it correct anything. Understanding should lead toward a response.

Galatians describes life by the Spirit and the fruit He produces. Love, patience, kindness, faithfulness, and self-control become visible in conduct toward actual people. The Holy Spirit’s help does not remove our responsibility to act. We depend upon Him as we choose to obey.

This reaches speech, honesty, work, relationships, forgiveness, and service. The question is often straightforward before it becomes easy: What does faithfulness require here?

A decision that costs something

That afternoon, Aron discovers that he has entered a delivery number incorrectly. Correcting it will delay the report. His supervisor is already frustrated about mistakes, and a coworker suggests leaving it alone.

“No one is going to check every number,” the coworker says.

Aron feels the appeal immediately. He wants to be thought reliable. Admitting the error seems likely to damage exactly that impression.

He remembers Ephesians 4:25, which calls believers away from falsehood and toward truthfulness. His first responsibility is no longer unclear. He needs to report the error and help correct it.

He Prays briefly for courage, checks the correct number, and tells his supervisor what happened. He does not blame the software or offer a long speech about how honest he is trying to become.

The supervisor is displeased. The correction takes time. Nothing in the afternoon proves that obedience always produces an immediately pleasant result.

Yet Aron has acted faithfully. The inconvenience does not make the truth less true or the decision less right.

Reasoning through a decision

Begin by describing the situation honestly. Separate what you know from what you are assuming. Aron knows he entered the wrong number; he only imagines exactly what his supervisor will think of him.

Next, identify the relevant biblical teaching. A direct command carries more weight than a convenient feeling. Where there is no explicit instruction for a particular choice, consider the wider teaching of Scripture, the responsibilities involved, and wise counsel. Choosing between two legitimate jobs, for example, may require judgment about family obligations, abilities, and opportunities rather than finding a verse that names an employer.

Then examine your motives and the effects on other people. Is fear of embarrassment disguising itself as concern for efficiency? Are you ignoring someone else’s needs? Finally, choose a faithful action and accept responsibility for it. Pray for help and seek counsel when the matter is unclear.

We do not need to describe every preference as a message from God. We do need to respond to what He has made clear.

Your turn

A coworker begins telling Aron an embarrassing story about someone who is absent. Aron is unsure whether the story is true. He wants to fit in and is tempted to add a joke.

Read Ephesians 4:29. Explain how its teaching applies. Name a response Aron could make, the desire he may need to resist, and a likely social cost. Your answer should do more than say, “Be nice.”

Obedience also includes taking initiative to do good. Returning a lonely person’s call, listening without rushing, sharing a skill, and completing work faithfully can all become expressions of love. Christian service need not wait for a title or public role.

6 Continuing when following becomes difficult

Read Hebrews 12:1–3 and Philippians 1:3–6.

By Friday, Aron has missed two mornings of reading. He has also lost patience during a phone call. His first thought is to put the Bible away until he feels more consistent.

That response would turn discouragement into further distance. The better response is to face what happened and begin again.

Hebrews describes endurance with attention fixed upon Jesus. The passage recognizes opposition and weariness; it does not assume that faithful people never become tired. Philippians expresses confidence in God’s continuing work among the believers. Christian growth rests upon His faithfulness while calling for our continuing response.

The first question after a failure is not how to pretend it did not happen. It is how to respond truthfully. Confess sin to God. Where you have harmed someone, acknowledge it and pursue appropriate repair. Return to the next faithful action. If the same difficulty keeps recurring, seek help and examine the habits or circumstances that contribute to it.

Aron can apologize for the impatient call, consider why he was rushing, and arrange a less hurried time to speak. He can read a short passage this evening. He does not need to wait until Monday to resume following Jesus.

Distinguish a useful practice from a measure of worth

A daily reading time can be helpful. Scripture does not prescribe the same morning schedule or number of minutes for every believer. Missing a planned session is not, by itself, the same thing as deliberately rejecting God. It may reveal an unrealistic plan, an unexpected responsibility, or a habit that needs attention.

At the same time, repeated avoidance deserves honest examination. Ask what is happening instead of either condemning yourself automatically or excusing everything automatically. A shorter, attentive reading period may serve growth better than an ambitious plan you continually abandon.

When a question troubles you, write it down and bring it to Scripture and a trustworthy teacher. You do not need to choose between hiding doubts and allowing an unanswered question to decide everything. Understanding often develops through patient study and conversation.

Suffering can also make ordinary practices difficult. A Christian who is grieving or exhausted may need others to Pray alongside them, help with practical needs, and carry some of the burden. Receiving such care is part of belonging to Christ’s people.

Respond to discouragement

Aron says, “I failed again. I should stop calling myself a learner until I can get this right.” Explain why that response misunderstands learning to follow Jesus. Give him two concrete next steps while still taking his conduct seriously.

7 A practical first week

Use the following plan as a starting point you can adapt to your responsibilities. The aim is thoughtful attention and faithful response, not completing a perfect record. Have a notebook ready for observations and questions.

Day 1 — Read Mark 1:14–20. Write one observation about Jesus and one question about following Him. Pray about the authority He should have in an actual decision before you.

Day 2 — Read Mark 1:21–28. Observe what Jesus does and how the people respond. Explain what the account shows about His authority. Avoid rushing to make every detail an instruction about yourself.

Day 3 — Read Matthew 6:5–13 again. Let Jesus’ teaching guide your Prayer. Include someone else’s need and consider whether there is a practical way you can help.

Day 4 — Read Ephesians 4:25–32. Choose one instruction that addresses your speech or relationships. Describe a specific action you can take in response. Follow through where possible.

Day 5 — Read Mark 1:29–39. Observe both Jesus’ ministry to people and His time in Prayer. Consider what the passage teaches without assuming your daily schedule must duplicate His.

Day 6 — Take a step toward Christian fellowship. Contact a church, arrange a conversation with a mature believer, or participate in your congregation. Plan for its next gathering. If Baptism remains your next step, ask a pastor about it.

Day 7 — Review your notes. What have you learned about Jesus? What did you act upon? What remains unclear? Pray about the coming week and choose a manageable rhythm to continue.

Each day, make time to Pray honestly about what you have read and the people and responsibilities before you. The activities do not have to occur on these exact days. A shift worker, parent, student, or caregiver may need a different schedule. Keep the purpose while adjusting the arrangement.

Build your own plan

Write down when and where you are likely to read and Pray, what you will read next, and whom you can approach with questions. Include one concrete act of obedience and one step toward fellowship. Explain why your plan is realistic and what you will do if a day is interrupted.

Keep your personal weekly plan in your own notebook.

The next Tuesday

A week later, Aron still had twelve minutes before leaving.

This time he knew where he had stopped reading. There was a question in the margin of his notebook for the pastor. Another line reminded him to ask his sister how the appointment had gone.

The problem at work had been corrected. His supervisor had not congratulated him on his spiritual growth. His sister had been glad he called.

Aron read the next paragraph in Mark. He went back to the sentence before it because he wanted to understand why Jesus had answered as He did.

Then he Prayed. He thanked the Father for His patience and asked for help with a conversation he had been avoiding.

He still wished some things came more naturally. He still had questions about passages that other people seemed to understand immediately.

But he no longer thought he had to solve the whole Christian life before beginning the day.

He closed the notebook, picked up his keys, and went to work.

Personal reflection

Which practice seems most unfamiliar to you, and what help would make beginning easier?

Where are you most tempted to understand Jesus’ teaching without acting upon it?

Whom could you approach for patient, biblically grounded guidance?

What is one faithful step you can describe clearly enough to take this week?

Keep personal reflections in your own notebook. They are not collected or submitted here.

Lesson review

Discipleship is learning to trust and obey Jesus as Lord. Grace establishes the proper foundation: salvation is God’s gift, and good works belong within the life He gives. They cannot purchase His acceptance.

Careful Scripture reading attends to what a passage says, its meaning in context, and an appropriate response. Prayer brings us honestly before the Father in reverence and dependence. Christian fellowship gives us people with whom to worship, learn, serve, and persevere.

Obedience reaches ordinary decisions. We reason from Scripture, examine our motives, consider other people, and act in dependence upon the Holy Spirit. When we fail, we confess, address the harm, seek needed help, and continue following Christ.

Looking back across Foundations

The first eight lessons belong together. We began with Who God is and how Scripture makes Him known. We examined Who Jesus is, what sin means, and why the Gospel is good news. We then considered receiving salvation, the new life God gives, and the daily response of discipleship.

Try explaining that progression aloud without looking at a list of definitions. How does understanding God’s character help us recognize sin? Why does sin make the Gospel necessary? Why does salvation by grace lead into a changed life? Your aim is to explain the connections, not simply remember the lesson titles.

Check your understanding

Answer before reading the feedback. Support your explanations with the assigned passages. Clear reasoning matters more than religious vocabulary.

1. Grace and obedience. A friend says, “I need to obey Jesus so that He will finally agree to save me.” Another says, “Since salvation is free, obedience has no purpose.” Use Ephesians 2:8–10 to explain the error in each view.

2. Reading in context. Explain why Mark 1:16–20 does not command every believer to leave employment immediately. Identify one truth the passage does teach and a reasonable application of it.

3. Prayer. A student believes that God listens more readily to long, polished Prayers. Explain how Matthew 6:5–13 corrects that idea. Describe what Jesus teaches us to give attention to instead.

4. Fellowship. Explain two reasons a local church matters that cannot be fulfilled simply by completing an online lesson. Use Acts 2:41–47 or Hebrews 10:24–25.

5. An ordinary decision. You discover that an error you made has been blamed on someone else. No one asks whether you were responsible. Describe a faithful response, explain its biblical basis, and identify a cost you may have to accept.

6. Continuing after failure. A believer misses several planned reading times and concludes that God must no longer accept them. Explain the confusion between acceptance in Christ and a useful spiritual practice. Suggest a thoughtful next step.

7. Discernment. Someone says, “I feel peaceful about this decision, so I know God approves,” even though the decision involves dishonesty. Explain why the feeling cannot settle the matter.

8. Teach what you have learned. Write 100–150 words answering Aron’s question about beginning the everyday part of following Jesus. Connect grace, Scripture, Prayer, fellowship, and obedience. Include a Scripture reference and explain its relevance. Show how the practices belong together instead of merely listing them.

0 words — aim for 100–150 words.

Complete these eight written responses and compare your reasoning with the teaching notes. They develop your understanding but do not receive an automatic grade. The separate scored quiz below requires at least 85% to pass.

A church family

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Closing Prayer

Father in Heaven, thank You for calling us to Yourself through Jesus Christ. Help us understand Your Word and act upon it. Teach us to Pray with honesty, receive help with humility, and offer love through faithful service. When we fail, lead us to repentance and renewed obedience. Keep our hope in Your Son as we learn to follow Him each day. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Completing the first half of Foundations

You have reached the end of the first eight lessons. Before moving into the next half of Foundations, review the central truths and the connections between them. Return to any passage or question you cannot yet explain clearly. This lesson’s written response will help you prepare for the Foundations midpoint assessment.

The next part of your study will build upon this foundation. Continue the practices you have begun while your understanding deepens. Knowing more and learning to live faithfully should grow together.

Feedback and teaching notes

Lesson 8 Scored Assessment

Answer all 20 questions. Each question is worth 5 points. A score of at least 85% (17 correct answers) is required to pass. Complete your written responses above before submitting. Review the feedback and try again as needed.

Eight lessons. A meaningful beginning.

You have reached the midpoint of Foundational Studies. Take a moment to give thanks for what you have learned. Your Foundations Midterm brings these truths together and helps you prepare for the next part of your studies.