Finding Hope Through Discovery in Bible Study

Jacob and Rachel: Labor of Love or Two Are Not Always Better Than One Sabbath School Lesson July 28, 2007 Teacher: Larry R Evans Quiz for Reflection 1. Being “equally yoked” is a reference to marriage and suggests that couples should be nearly thesame size. True or False 2. Laban was an honest man, bound by the customs of his time. True or False 3. God selects a few carefully chosen individuals through whom He fulfills His purposes. True or False 4. Jacob, knowing the awkwardness and difficulties faced by Rachel, proved to be understanding of her needs. True or False 5. The story of Laban’s deception of Jacob illustrates that human nature is corrupt and we just need to learn to accept it. True or False Introduction We all have values by which we live our lives. Our values help us to decide what is right and wrong, what’s important and what’s not. These values help us navigate through different situations we face in life. Such values as respect, responsibilit...

Jacob and Rachel: Labor of Love or Two Are Not Always Better Than One Sabbath School Lesson July 28, 2007 Teacher: Larry R Evans Quiz for Reflection Being “equally yoked” is a reference to marriage and suggests that couples should be nearly the same size. True or False Laban was an honest man, bound by the customs of his time. True or False God selects a few carefully chosen individuals through whom He desires to fulfill His purposes. True or False Jacob, knowing the awkwardness and difficulties faced by Rachel, proved to be understanding of her needs. True or False As demonstrated by both Rachel and Leah, God blesses innovative solutions to life’s most difficult challenges. True or False The story of Laban’s deception of Jacob illustrates that human nature is corrupt and we need to learn to accept it. True or False When treated unfairly it is j...

Isaac and Rebekah: Rearing Rivals or How Not to Keep God’s Promises Sabbath School Lesson July 21, 2007 Teacher: Larry R Evans Quiz Prayer and worship should be listed as “critical success factors.” T/F How we go about our daily work may yield consequences not related to the work itself. T/F Serious family problems suggest that a mistake in the choice of a marriage partner was made. T/F Hunger for a spiritual blessing can lead to non-spiritual solutions. T/F When we see injustices in culture or society it is appropriate to use whatever means to defeat the unjust practices. T/F If we make bad choices we can offset them by adding good choices to them. T/F Introduction Most of us have heard of the organization called “Promise Keepers.” The Promise Keepers’ vision is simply put in three words: “Men Transformed Worldwide.” In 1997, an estimated one million men gathere...

Abraham & Sarah: Tested & Tried Sabbath School Lesson July 14, 2007 Teacher: Larry R Evans Quiz If it is a legal solution to a stressful situation it will be an acceptable solution to God. True or False There are times when a half truth is permissible when it serves a higher good. True or False With God nothing is impossible if you are young and in good health. True or False Admitting our mistakes removes the consequences of the wrong. True or False Faith is often tested at the point of our most cherished possession, relationship and/or value. True or False A review of the faith experiences of the biblical patriarchs and matriarchs is an encouragement to you in your own faith walk. True or False Introduction Can truth lie? Think about this: Half - Truths Beware of those who use the truth to deceive. When someone tells you something that is true, but leaves out impo...