Finding Hope Through Discovery in Bible Study

Sabbath School Class—A Life of Discovery December 29, 2007 Larry R Evans Quiz for Reflection 1. Sin first arose because of the restrictions God imposed. [Isa 14:12-14] True or False? 2. The closer we come to the sinless One the more we are drawn to the sinful ones. [2 Cor 4:13-15] True or False? 3. Having one’s motives misunderstood can lead to sufferings and temptations. [Matt 26:59-68] True or False? 4. The greatest anguish anyone can experience is the separation from God. [Mk 13:33-34; Rev 6:16] True or False? 5. Bearing our griefs and sorrows was the hardest part for Jesus when hanging upon the cross. [Isa 53:14; 2 Cor 5:21] True or False? 6. Our entrance into everlasting life is made possible by the submission of someone else. [Mk 14:36; Gal. 2:20] True or False? Introduction During the past few weeks we have studied six different Christian virtues which are tested and tried and, if given a chance, will eventually mature dur...

Class notes will be posted later this week. -- LRE December 29, 2007 Larry R Evans Quiz for Reflection for Next Week's Study 1. Sin first arose because of the restrictions God imposed. [Isa 14:12-14] True or False? 2. The cross of Christ came as a result of our abuse of the freedom granted to us by God. [Gn 1:26; Rom 6:23; Jn 3:16] Tr ue or False? 3. Christ’s entrance into this world resulted in the death of innocent people. [Matt 2:16-18] True or False? 4. The birth of Jesus caused weeping among many mothers. [Matt 2:18] True or False? 5. Being raised in a sinful environment is ample reason for adopting a life of rebellion. [Jn 1:46,47] True or False? 6. The closer we come to the sinless One the more we are drawn to the sinful ones. [2 Cor 4:13-15] True or False? 7. Having one’s motives misunderstood can lead to sufferings and temptations. [Matt 26:59-68] True or False? 8. Personal rejection of the innocent leads to ange...

There will be no teaching notes this week, however, the quiz follows. When answering the questions below do not assume that the first impressions are correct. Be sure to read the texts in brackets and see if there are other ways of understanding the questions being asked. -- LRE Sabbath School Class—A Life of Discovery December 22, 2007 Larry R Evans Quiz for Reflection 1. He serves best who serves from a position of power and authority. [Philp 2:6,7] True or False? 2. To make a difference in a specific culture one must identify with the norms of that culture. [Philp 2:8] True or False? 3. Preserving the rights and equalities of others is alien to Christian priorities. [Philp 2:4] True or False? 4. If we wish to know God’s will we must first be willing to sacrifice. [Rom 12:1,2] True or False? 5. Which is more in harmony with the Christian’s perspective of living a life for Christ: (a.) Asking ourselves what is the meaning of life for me, OR ...

Since I will not be teaching the class this Sabbath there will be no class notes per se other than the reflective quiz below. -- Larry Evans Sabbath School Class—A Life of Discovery December 15, 2007 Larry R Evans Quiz for Reflection 1. Hope is the motivation for patience. [Rom 15:4,5] True or False? 2. The Lord is never tardy, therefore while we may wait for others we won’t have to wait for Him. [Ps 27:14; 37:7] True or False? 3. The strength of our hope is determined by how long we have to wait. [Rom 5:3-5] True or False? 4. God answers our prayers “when” we pray. [Rom 5:6; Gal 4:4; Dan 9:23; 10: 2,12] True or False? 5. We may have to wait on God at times but fortunately He doesn’t have to wait on us. [2 Chron 7:14; Num 14:11; Josh 18:3] True or False? 6. When we know what God’s will is for us we should work to bring it about. [1 Sam 16:1,13; 24:4-6, 16-21] True or False? 7. Fear caused by feelings of: a lack of competency, failure...

A Life of Discovery December 8, 2007 Larry R Evans Questions for Reflection 1. Service to others is best done when we have a sense of self-confidence and not when we feel life has broken us. 2 Cor 12:10] True or False? 2. If it’s not broken it may not be fixed. [Jn 21:15-18] True or False? 3. God sometimes tests our capacity for compassion by allowing us to experience from others opposition, disobedience and criticism. [Jonah 4] True or False? 4. Genuine compassion for blatant sinners is sometimes as difficult to demonstrate as it is for sinners to change their ways.[Lk 7:36-37] True or False? 5. Love for our enemies, according to Matt 5, is developing a warm positive feeling towards those who have mistreated us. [Mt 5:45,48] True or False? 6. Humility begins by changing our attitude about our self. [Ex 3:1-14] True or False? Introduction Some years ago I discovered a wonderful devotional book. The wife of Oswald Chambers gathered n...

Sabbath School Class December 8, 2007 Larry R Evans Questions for Reflection 1. Meekness fades as the Christian matures in faith enabling the Christian to become bolder in sharing the gospel.[Rom 15:1-5] True or False? 2. Service to others is best done when we have a sense of confidence and not when we feel life has broken us. 2 Cor 12:10] True or False? 3. Sometimes our heartaches are redemptive for others. [Ezek 24:15-27] True or False? 4. If it’s not broken it may not be fixed. [Jn 21:15-18] True or False? 5. God sometimes tests our capacity for compassion by allowing us to experience from others opposition, disobedience and criticism. [Jonah 4] True or False? 6. Genuine compassion for blatant sinners is sometimes as difficult to demonstrate as it is for sinners to change their ways.[Lk 7:36-37] True or False? 7. According to Matthew 5 political opponents should love one another. [Matt 5:43, 45] True or False? 8. Love ...

Sabbath School Class December 1, 2007 Larry R Evans Questions for Reflection 1. Praise sustains faith. [Rom 10:17] True or False? 2. Praise is something we do in church. [Philip 4:4] True or False? 3. Praise is an act of faith. [Philip 4:4-7] True or False? 4. The names for God give reasons for hope. True or False? 5. Praise is something we do to affirm the positives we see God doing. [Psalm 145; Hab 3:17,18] True or False? 6. We learn from Jehoshapat’s experience that when fighting our battles, we do not need to face the enemy because God will fight the battle for us. [2 Chron 20:1-30] True or False? INTRODUCTION If you want to find enthusiasm in the Bible, I mean goose bump excitement, I suggest that you turn to Rev. 5:11-14. There you will find so much excitement that you sense the author is having a problem finding the right words. Listen to the words and sense the exhilaration of the moment: Rev 5:11-14 11 Th...