Finding Hope Through Discovery in Bible Study

Set Free! Amazing Grace!! Reflections on Daniel 12 Sabbath School Bible Study March 28, 2020 Larry R. Evans Introduction The story is told of a very old and sick man who asked his doctor what heaven would be like.   In that moment, the doctor heard the old man’s dog barking and scratching at the door.   The dog had followed his master to the doctor’s office. Turning to his patient the doctor told him the noise was his dog who did not know what was happening in the room but who wanted to be with him.   Then the doctor said: “Is it not the same with you? You do not know what happens behind the door called death, but you know your Master is already there.” This quarter we have been studying the book of Daniel, a book often alluded to by Jesus both directly and indirectly. Last week we pointed out how every chapter of the historical section of the book, chapters 1-6, emphasized that “come what may,” we can be assured we are not alone. God is with us.   He resp

“Never Alone” Or “From Battle to Victory” Or “Has God Been Quarantined? Have We?” Sabbath School Bible Study March 14, 2020 Larry R Evans Introduction to Daniel 10 When confronted with a crisis, it is easy to feel like we are facing it alone or that solutions are beyond our reach. It seems as though some think God is quarantined and not available. I am reminded of the message found in the official theme song for Adventist Possibility Ministries entitled, “Not Alone.”   When it is sung by the Watoto Children’s Choir which is made up of orphaned children from Uganda it is especially meaningful. Here are the lyrics of the first stanza: Through all of my tears You see my fears I'm not alone When I need a friend You take my hand I'm not alone If the trials come And my worries seem too much to bear Lord, You lift me up And hold me close I'm not alone You're my friend Like no other You have