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His Return as King and Friend . . . OR . . . Does God Really Loves us Forever?

Sabbath School Class—Life as Discovery and Hope June 28, 2008 Larry R Evans Quiz for Reflection [To get the most from the quiz read the passages in brackets and look for a thread of thought which may give more depth and understanding to the question being asked.] 1. The fear factor should not be used when describing the Second Coming of Christ. [Mt 25:31-34; 2 Thess 1:6-9; Jn 14:1-3] True or False? 2. As we see earthquakes and wars abounding we should not be alarmed. [Lk 12:14-21; Mt 24:3-8; Mk 13:5-8] True or False? 3. We can influence the timing of Christ’s Second Coming. [Mt 24:14; Rev 12:7-12] True or False? Introductory Reflections “ On February 15, 1921, Dr Evan O’Neill Kane surgeon at Kane Summit Hospital, New York Summit Hospital, New York City, performed the first major surgery with local anesthetic. He had performed nearly 4,000 appendectomies in his 37-year career. Who would be willing to go through surgery with only...

His Return as King and Friend . . .OR . . . Does God Really Love Us Forever?

Sabbath School Class—Life as Discovery and Hope June 28, 2008 Larry R Evans, D.Min. Quiz for Reflection [To get the most from the quiz read the passages in brackets and look for a thread of thought which may give more depth and understanding to the question being asked.] 1. The Old Testament atonement symbolism ended at the cross of Christ. [Lev.16:29-34; Dan. 8:13-26; Heb. 9:28] True or False? 2. The fear factor should not be used when describing the Second Coming of Christ. [Mt 25:31-34; 2 Thess 1:6-9; Jn 14:1-3] True or False? 3. What Jesus emphasized about His Coming depended on the group to whom He was speaking. [Jn 13:36-Jn 14:3; Mt 24:30-31; Rev 1:5-7 & 6:15-17] True or False? 4. As we see earthquakes and wars abounding we should not be alarmed. [Lk 12:14-21; Mt 24:3-8; Mk 13:5-8] True or False? 5. We can influence the timing of Christ’s Second Coming. [Mt 24:14; Rev 12:7-12] True or False? 6. The be...

The Efficacy of His Priestly Ministry OR How to Have Hope When You Feel Hopeless!

Sabbath School Class—Life as Discovery and Hope June 21, 2008 Larry R Evans Quiz for Reflection [To get the most from the quiz read the passages in brackets and look for a thread of thought which may give more depth and understanding to the question being asked.] 1. The sanctuary service teaches just how complicated the plan of salvation really is. [Heb 8:1; Dan 12:1; Mt 24:3,21] True or False? 2. When it comes to the biblical meaning of the sanctuary it is clear that the emphasis is on judgment. [Ex 25:8; Matt 1:22,23; Lk 4:17-19; Heb 9:11-15] True or False? 3. Jesus connected His own ministry to the sanctuary service. [Ex 25:30; Jn 6:47, 48; Mt 26:26; Ex 25:37; Rev 1:20; Jn 8:12] True or False? 4. When John the Baptist introduced Jesus as the Lamb of God he did so to describe the kingly power of the Anointed One. [Jn 1:29; Isa 53:7; Rev 12:10-12] True or False? 5. Christ’s intercession in Heaven can be summarized in one word...

The Efficacy of His Priestly Ministry . . . OR . . . How to Have Hope When You Feel Hopeless

Sabbath School Class—Life as Discovery and Hope June 21, 2008 Larry R Evans Quiz for Reflection [To get the most from the quiz read the passages in brackets and look for a thread of thought which may give more depth and understanding to the question being asked.] 1. The sanctuary service teaches just how complicated the plan of salvation really is. [Heb 8:1; Dan 12:1; Mt 24:3,21] True or False? 2. When it comes to the biblical meaning of the sanctuary it is clear that the emphasis is on judgment. [Ex 25:8; Matt 1:22,23; Lk 4:17-19; Heb 9:11-15] True or False? 3. Jesus connected His own ministry to the sanctuary service. [Ex 25:30; Jn 6:47, 48; Mt 26:26; Ex 25:37; Rev 1:20; Jn 8:12] True or False? 4. When John the Baptist introduced Jesus as the Lamb of God he did so to describe the kingly power of the Anointed One. [Jn 1:29; Isa 53:7; Rev 12:10-12] True or False? 5. Christ’s intercession in Heaven can be summarized in one wor...

The Ressurection Story . . . OR . . . It's No Secret

Sabbath School Class—Life as Discovery and Hope June 14, 2008 Larry R Evans Quiz for Reflection [To get the most from the quiz read the passages in brackets and look for a thread of thought which may give more depth and understanding to the question being asked.] 1. Despite denials, the resurrection of Jesus was public knowledge at the time. [Mt 27:50-53, 54-56, 57-62, 62-66] True or False? 2. Without the resurrection of Jesus the Christian faith would be futile. [Heb 12:1-3; 13:11-14; 1 Cor 15:17] True or False? 3. The primary importance of the resurrection of Jesus is that it validates His divinity. [Acts 2:32-39; 3:11-16; 2:9-11] True or False? 4. The resurrection of Jesus was the foundation for the explosive growth of the early Christian church. [Acts 2:31-33, 42-47; 11:19-21; Philip 3:7-14] True or False? 5. Prior to the bodily resurrection of God’s people will dwell with God in Heaven. [Philip 3:10,11; 1 Cor 15...

The Meaning of His Death. . . OR . . . Born to Die

Sabbath School Class—Life as Discovery and Hope May 31, 2008 Larry R Evans Quiz for Reflection [To get the most from the quiz read the passages in brackets and look for a thread of thought which may give more depth and understanding to the question being asked.] 1. The coming of Christ will be the cause of the “fall” of many. [Lk 2:34; Micah 7:6,7; Mt 10:35,36] True or False? 2. The Jews and the Romans put Jesus to death. [Jn 1:29; Mt 27:45-50; Jn 19:28-30; Mk 10:45; Jn 3:16] True or False? 3. Wrath and love are not compatible traits of God. [Eph 5:1,2; Heb.10:31; Mt 10:28; Mk 10:45; Mt 27:46; Jn 3:16] True or False? 4. God is angry and that anger is both personal and active. [Heb 2:17; Rev 6:16; 2 Thess 1:7-9; Rom 5:8-11; 2 Cor 5:16-21] True or False? 5. Given the right opportunity, our natural, innate goodness will blossom and flourish. [Rom 3:10,23; 7:14-20; 2 Cor 5:16-19] True or False? 6. The unfallen ang...