Finding Hope Through Discovery in Bible Study

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Boaz & Ruth: Firm Foundations or Hope for the Hopeless Sabbath School Lesson August 18, 2007 Teacher: Larry R Evans Quiz for Reflection [Based on the book of Ruth ] A silver lining behind the darkest clouds should be confined to weather forecasts and not used for discouraging circumstances. True or False Selflessness is vital for lasting relationships. True or False A beggar must first be shown how destitute they are before giving them the help they need. True or False Ruth’s hope for a new future resided in her nearest kinsman, Boaz. True or False Minorities (of all kinds) are disadvantaged. True or False INTRODUCTION The word “hopeless” has been defined as “ without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success.” Ever been there? Most have at one time or another. The book of Ruth, in many ways, is about hope when no silver lining in the clouds could be seen. The setting of the st...

Boaz & Ruth: Firm Foundations or Hope for the Hopeless Sabbath School Lesson August 18, 2007 Teacher: Larry R Evans Quiz for Reflection [Based on the book of Ruth ] (Read the book of Ruth looking for principles to live by today. See if you can match incidents and/or principles from your reading with the questions below and then answer the questions.) A silver lining behind the darkest clouds should be confined to weather forecasts and not used for discouraging circumstances. True or False Selflessness is vital for lasting relationships. True or False Relatives sometimes prove to be a hindrance to reaching their own loved ones for God. True or False A beggar must first be shown how destitute they are before giving them the help they need. True or False Minorities (of all kinds) are disadvantaged. True or False One’s influence is limited or enhanced by his/her perceived status in a group. True or False Ruth’s hope...

Samson & His Women: The Folly of Passion or How Self-Centeredness Leads to Self-Destruction Sabbath School Lesson August 11, 2007 Teacher: Larry R Evans Quiz for Reflection [Based on Judges 13-16 ] When a minister makes a serious/moral mistake it is an indication that he/she was not called in the first place. True or False God’s special endowments upon a person end once he or she intentionally parts from God’s counsel. True or False The example of Samson suggests we should avoid people and circumstances which have a strong influence upon us. True or False Samson’s core problem was his lust for women. True of False Scripture portrays Samson as a man of faith. True or False Introduction C.S. Lewis wrote, "A silly idea is current that good people do not know what temptation means. This is an obvious lie. Only those who try to resist temptation know how strong it is.... A man wh...

Samson & His Women: The Folly of Passion or How Self-Centeredness Leads to Self-Destruction Sabbath School Lesson August 11, 2007 Teacher: Larry R Evans Quiz for Reflection [Based on Judges 13-16] When a minister makes a serious/moral mistake it is an indication that he/she was not called in the first place. True or False God’s special endowments upon a person end once he or she intentionally parts from God’s counsel. True or False The example of Samson suggests we should avoid people and circumstances which have a strong influence upon us. True or False Samson’s core problem was his lust for women. True of False Scripture portrays Samson as a man of faith. True or False Reflective Questions T his is another important lesson. At first glance it might appear that it is all about lust and violence. Think carefully about what is really at stake here. What are the major factors...