Finding Hope Through Discovery in Bible Study

Due to international travel I will not be able to update my Sabbath School Class Notes during the month of October. -- Larry R Evans

Sabbath School Class—Life as Discovery and Hope September 27, 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 closer we come to God the more we realize how much we are like Him. True or False? [Isa 6:1-6; Job 41:5,6; Rev. 1:7] 2. The experience of Isaiah teaches that God uses individuals for His service who grasp their own unworthiness yet at the same time God’s amazing grace. True or False? [Isa 6:5-9] 3. The Bible teaches that we should count the cost before we accept the call of God. True or False? [Isa 6:8; Heb 11:8] 4. As disciples of Christ we are to “go” because He has invested power and authority in His disciples. True or False? [Mt 28:16-20] 5. The commission to “go” is a mandate to correct theological issues in contrast to the presentation of a “so...

Sabbath School Class—Life as Discovery and Hope September 20, 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. It is unlikely that Philip was the husband of one wife. True or False ? [1 Tim 3:12] 2. The early church was characterized by “togetherness.” True or False? [Acts 2:42-47; 4:32-33] 3. Delegation weakens the authority and control role of a leader. True or False ? [Acts 6:1-4] 4. In the past, when believers were persecuted for their faith they followed common sense and did not share their faith. True or False? [Acts 8:1-4] 5. The Holy Spirit did not begin working on the heart of the Ethiopian eunuch until after Philip went to the chariot and began speaking with him. True or False? [Acts 8:30-31] 6. Spiritual gifts are given to individuals so ...

Sabbath School Class—Life as Discovery and Hope September 13, 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. Since parents know what their children will face in the future they can be selective with which Bible stories they teach their children. True or False? [Deut 4:9; 6:6,7] 2. A great power in the battle with temptation is the power of choice. True or False? [Dan. 1:8] 3. For Daniel and His companions there was no difference between taking pagan names and eating pagan food. True or False? [Dan. 1:6-8] 4. If God has given someone a spiritual gift it is not necessary to pray for its development. True or False? [Dan 2:17-23] 5. The test of how genuine our faith really is can be summed up as: As in the case of Daniel and the lions den, if God intervenes and sav...

Sabbath School Class—Life as Discovery and Hope August 23, 2008 Larry R Evans (From Nashville, TN) 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. Peter was the rock upon which Christ’s Church is built. True or False? [Mt 16:18; then compare Deut 31:23-29 and 32:4 with Mt 16:5-12, 17,18 then compare Deut 31:23 with Mt 16:18 and 1 Cor 10:4] 2. In actuality, Peter was one of the lesser apostles as far as leadership and influence was concerned. True or False? [Acts 2:14; 3:1,6; 4:8, 13; 5:15] 3. Peter acknowledged that he had special powers and recognition by God. True or False ? [Acts 4:8-12; 10:25] 4. Both maintaining the infrastructure/organizational framework of the church and seeking the lost are part of the mission God has given to His Church. True or False? [Acts 6:2-4; 8:14] ...

Sabbath School Class—Life as Discovery and Hope August 23, 2008 Larry R Evans (From Walla Walla,WA) 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. Peter is an illustration of the truth behind the proverb which says, “Weaknesses are strengths overextended.” True or False? [Mt 4:18-20; Jn 18:7-11] 2. Doing spiritually foolish things is a sign that one has not spent enough time with Jesus. True or False? [Mt 14:22-32; 26:36-46] 3. Being able to give the right answer to spiritual questions and understanding the spiritual implications of the questions being asked is one and the same thing. True or False? [Mt 16:13-26; 26:31-35] 4. Well meaning disciples of Christ can be a spiritual stumbling block to others. True or False? [Mt 16:23] 5. Pain (in various forms—physical, mental, spi...

Sabbath School Class—Life as Discovery and Hope July 26, 2008 Larry R Evans , D.Min. Quiz for Reflection 1. “Who was Jesus?” and “Who are we?” are unrelated questions? True or False? 2. The miracles of Jesus were not critical to the fulfillment of His mission on earth. True or False? 3. Jesus had political power and influence while living among us. True or False? 4. The miracles done by Jesus demonstrated that “doing” was superior to “being.” True or False? 5. Our attitude towards others is a revelation of who we are. True or False? 6. In the mind of Jesus, leaders who made mistakes were hypocrites and should not be trusted with the spiritual welfare of others. True or False? 7. Hypocrites are hurt the most by their own hypocrisy. True or False? 8. “When people refuse to listen, they are not rejecting us personally; they are rejecting Jesus.” True or False? Reflective Review This is not a lesson ...