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] True 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 anger, retaliation and a decrease in sympathy towards others. [Matt 23:37-39] True or False?

9. The more guilty one is the sharper the pain felt when rejected. [See EGW in Selected Messages, book 3, p.129] True or False?

10. As Jesus neared te completion of His task on earth a sense of peace and rest came over Him. [Mk 14:32-34] True or False?

11. The greatest anguish anyone can experience is the separation from God. [Mk 13:33-34; Rev 6:16] True or False?

12. From Christ’s experience we learn that by casting our cares upon God our suffering will be removed. [Ps 55:22; 1 Pet 5:7; Mt 26:39] True or False?

13. Life is fair – the good rejoice in their freedom and the evil get their just rewards. [Matt 20:1-16] True or False?

14. God’s vengeance towards sin was experienced by Jesus. [Mk 14:34] True or False?

15. We must go through many hardships to enter the kingdom of God. [Acts 14:22] True or False?

16. 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?

17. our entrance into everlasting life is made possible by the submission of someone else. [Mk 14:36; Gal. 2:20] True or False?

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