Finding Hope Through Discovery in Bible Study

Unfortunately there will be no notes this week do to my travel schedule. We will post the notes for October 6 in a few days. -- Larry Evans

Sabbath School Lesson September 22, 2007 Teacher: Larry R Evans What a powerful message Hosea has recorded for us. Is there hope for those who have fallen, who have made some horrible mistakes. Does trouble indicate the end or a possibility for a new beginning. Are we more like Hosea or Gomer? What kind of temptations must Hosea have encountered? What was the major obstacle for Gomer in coming back? How easy do we make it for those who have fallen to come back? All are questions that need prayerful reflection. Questions for Reflection Grace creates hope through troubling. True or False God suffers because those whom He loves are untrue to Him. True or False The difficulty facing God with Israel of old was Israel’s goodness. True or False The message of Hosea is: Be more faithful to God than to the “gods” of this world. True or False Hosea teaches that deep down in Gomer’s heart was some goodness that simpl

The following are questions which we will use to form our class notes. The notes will be uploaded later this week. We would encourage you to read through the book of Hosea. The questions are meant for you to reflect on the timeless principles found within this important book of the Bible. What does it teach about relationships, forgiveness, sin, grace, God, man, hope and repentance? Do you find yourself anywhere in the story of Hosea and Gomer? Our subtitle is taken from Hosea 2:15. Questions for Reflection The Door of Hope Grace creates hope through troubling. True or False God suffers because those whom He loves are untrue to Him. True or False A religion based on the denial of the God of revelation is idolatry. True or False The difficulty facing God with Israel of old was Israel’s goodness. True or False The message of Hosea is: Be more faithful to God than to the “gods” of this world. True or False

Ahab and Jezebel: Abuse of Authority or The Power of Influence AND The Influence of Power Sabbath School Lesson September 15, 2007 Teacher: Larry R Evans Questions for Reflection 1. Power and authority should be exercised in family relationships. True or False 2. The impact of selfishness is not limited to the one who is self-centered. True or False 3. Influence is power. True or False 4. Compromise produces a false picture of reality. True or False 5. Following the principles of God’s law can be destructive. True or False 6. Abuse ends with the life of the abuser. True or False Introduction Former UN Security Secretary General, Dag Hammarskjold once said, “You cannot play with the animal in you without becoming wholly animal, play with f

Questions for Reflection 1. Power and authority should be exercised in family relationships. True or False 2. The impact of selfishness is not limited to the one who is self-centered. True or False 3. Influence is power. True or False 4. Compromise of conscience is a powerful influence. True or False 5. Compromise produces a new picture of reality. True or False 6. Following the principles of God’s law can be destructive. True or False 7. Abuse ends with the life of the abuser. True or False