Dying Like a Seed. . . OR. . . Learning to Surrender

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 (b.) What is life asking of me? [Gal 2:20]

6. If we wish for God to speak to us we simply need to be willing to listen as Samuel did. [1 Sam 3:10] True or False?

7. We do not control God even with our good intentions. [1 Sam 3:8-10; Acts 8:18-24] True or False?

8. There are often serious consequences for all concerned when God’s leaders become preoccupied and do not hear Him speaking. [1 Sam 2:27-3:1] True or False?

9. It is good to make God a substitute for relying on our own strength. [Zech 4:6; Gn 1:26] True or False?

10. Submitting to God means taking charge of one’s life and not being blown in every direction by the winds of change. [Mt 26:39; Philip 3:12-14; 2:5-8] True or False?

11. True service to and for others comes as we submit our desires and ambitions to God’s will. [Rom 12:1,2] True or False?

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