Finding Hope Through Discovery in Bible Study

Sabbath School Class—A Life of Discovery March 1, 2008 Larry R Evans Quiz for Reflection 1. The disciples learned what kind of illness to take to Jesus for healing. [Lk 4:38,39] True or False? 2. The faith of others can determine the outcome of a crisis for someone else. [Lk 5:17-26] True or False? 3. If we truly have love for our friends and family nothing will be able to separate us. [Mt 10:24-25] True or False? 4. Discipleship reaches its goal once we develop an abiding/close relationship with Christ. [Jn 15:1-5; Mt 28:18-20] True or False? 5. As disciples of Christ, we can be assured of salvation if we have followed Him wherever He has led despite the hardships which we may have encountered. [Eph 2:8-10; 1 Cor 13:3] True or False? Introductory Reflections Discipleship begins as a response of faith. When Jesus extended the call, “Follow Me”, it was faith that responded. Discipleship continues as an experience dominat

Sabbath School Class—A Life of Discovery March 1, 2008 Larry R Evans Class teaching notes will be added later in the week. Quiz for Reflection 1. The disciples learned what kind of illness to tell and not to tell Jesus about for healing. [Lk 4:38,39] True or False? 2. The faith of others can determine the outcome of a crisis for someone else. [Lk 15:17-26] True or False? 3. Theological discussions can inhibit healing. [Lk 5:21-24] True or False? 4. Jesus, the Prince of Peace, came to bring peace to a divided world. [Mk 9:50; Jn 14:25-27; Lk 12:49-53; Mt 10:34] True or False? 5. If we truly have love for our friends and family nothing will be able to separate us. [Mt 10:24-25] True or False? 6. When our life is threatened by sickness or an intruder of any kind, the Bible teaches that we should not seek to preserve it. [Mk 8:35-37] True or False? 7. Discipleship reaches its goal once we develop an abidin

Sabbath School Class—A Life of Discovery February 23, 2008 Larry R Evans There will be no class notes this week due to other responsibilities. however at the end of the quiz is "Reflections in Review" which does give a brief summary of this week's study. Quiz for Reflection 1. Discipleship is or of an experience than a title. [Mk 8:34] True or False? 2. Choosing the right “bakery” is a life or death decision. [Jn 6:26, 27] True or False? 3. There should be no organizational differentiation in God’s Church. [Mt 18:1-4] True or False? 4. Children teach us that it is possible to believe without having all the answers to our questions. [Mt 18:1-6] True or False? 5. Jesus never calls us to discipleship, to being a follower, without giving us reasons to believe. [Mt 17:1-13] True or False? 6. Because of their devotion and commitment to Christ disciples will be protected from Spiritual deception. [Mt 24: 4-4

Sabbath School Class—A Life of Discovery February 16, 2008 Larry R Evans Quiz for Reflection 1. Jesus called both disciples and apostles to carry out His mission. [Mk 3:13,14] True or False? 2. For salt to do its work it must be able to be distinguished from the food to which it is added. [Mt 5:13] True or False? 3. Leaders of disciples must lead by showing and not just by telling. [Lk 4:19; See EGW in Acts of the Apostles, pp 32, 45; Eph. 4:7-13] True or False? 4. According to Christ’s instruction to His disciples regarding the wise and foolish builders, all future disciples should take classes in weather forecasting. [Mt 7:24-27] True or False? 5. It is possible for the blessings that come with service to obscure the needs of the ones serving. [Lk 10:20] True or False? Introductory Reflection The “Sermon on the Mount” in Matthew 5 begins this way: Matt 5:1-2 Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His

Sabbath School Class—A Life of Discovery February 16, 2008 Larry R Evans The teaching notes will be posted later today (Friday, Feb.15) Quiz for Reflection 1. There is a difference between an apostle and a disciple. [Lk 6:12,13] True or False? 2. Jesus called both disciples and apostles to carry out His mission. [Mk 3:13,14] True or False? 3. For salt to do its work it must be able to be distinguished from the food to which it is added. [Mt 5:13] True or False? 4. Leaders of disciples must not forget that disciples need hands-on training. [Mt 6:5,6,7,9; Lk 11:1] True or False? 5. It is possible to “inspect” fruit without “judging” it. [Mt 7:1-5, 15-20] True or False? 6. According to Christ’s instruction to His disciples regarding the wise and foolish builders, all future disciples should take classes in weather forecasting. [Mt 7:24-27] True or False? 7. Leaders of disciples must lead by showing and not just by telling. [Lk 4:

Sabbath School Class—A Life of Discovery February 9, 2008 Larry R Evans [Due to other responsibilities and travel there will be no additional class notes this week. They will resume the following week.] Quiz for Reflection 1. Those who believe in biblical creation are less likely to hold ethnic prejudices. [Jn 1:3; Acts 10:34-36] True or False? 2. Before we serve someone we should determine if they are citizens of our country? [Lk 17:11-16] True or False? 3. It is difficult for Christians who have a long spiritual heritage to see new Christians receive unique spiritual blessings when they do not receive them. [Acts 11:1-3, 15-18] True or False? 4. Jesus showed by His treatment of the Canaanite woman that prejudices towards others will not hinder them from coming to Him. [Mt 15:21-28 ] True or False? 5. Faith is not a feeling. [Acts 8:39] True or False? 6. The leadership of the church where the disciples were first called Christians was e

Quiz for Reflection 1. The only disciples Jesus had were men. [Mt 29:55-57] True or False? 2. The faith of a true disciple is not limited by cultural norms. [Mk. 5:25-34] True or False? 3. If something is really good and wholesome it will not distract us from our relationship with Christ. [Mk 10:38-42] True or False? 4. Jesus recognized cultural gender barriers and worked around them. [Jn 4:4-30] True or False? Introduction As we take up our study for today we need to bear in mind that, “The church is God’s appointed agency for the salvation of men. It was organized for service, and its mission is to carry the gospel to the world.” (E G White, Acts of the Apostles , p.9) The church is God’s agency for bringing hope to the world. Any thought of exclusivity by any segment of that body is clearly refuted by the words of Isaiah, “Mine house shall be called an house of prayer for all people.” (Isa 56:7) When Jesus came 2,000 years ago to live