Finding Hope Through Discovery in Bible Study

Sabbath School Class—Life as Discovery and Hope November 15, 2008 Larry R Evans Questions for Reflection 1. The altar was a symbol of God’s presence, and by accepting the sacrifice, God was assuming responsibility for the sin of the person. True or False? 2. The altar of sacrifice found in the sanctuary pointed individuals to the cross of Christ. True or False? 3. Today,the role of the priest of the Old Testament is carried out by the clergy. True or False? 4. Atonement in the Bible is symbolized as an event. True or False? 5. The Feast of Trumpets ritual illustrated the final resolution of the sin problem. True or False? 6. Because the sacrifice on the cross was complete we no longer need a mediator. True or False? 7. The scapegoat as portrayed in the sanctuary services was a substitute sacrifice for the Israelites who had been rebellious and sinful. True or False? 8. The Day of Atonement symboli...

Sabbath School Class—Life as Discovery and Hope November 8, 2008 Larry R Evans 1. The animal sacrificial system began with Abraham. True or False? 2. Forgiveness and overlooking sin are not the same? True or False? 3. Sin becomes sin when we become aware that what we are doing is wrong? True or False? 4. With God’s economy, both the poor and the wealthy must bring a sin offering. True or False? 5. There is no sin God cannot forgive if the sinner repents from it. True or False? 6. Sin and penalty cannot be separated from each other? True or False? 7. In the Old Testament we find many different offerings with complementary functions, while in the New Testament we find only one single sacrifice. True or False? Introduction I recently returned from a fascinating trip to some of the most remote parts of Indonesia. I remember one village especially. I was given permission to enter what was called a ...

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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] ...