Finding Hope Through Discovery in Bible Study

“Finding Meaning and Purpose: Living by the Word of God” June 27, 2020 Larry R Evans Introduction In 1996 the staff at Bridger  Wilderness Park  in Wyoming posted some of the suggestions that had been returned to them by park visitors.    Here are just a few: 1.      Trails need to be reconstructed.    Please avoid building trails that go uphill. 2.      Too many bugs and leeches and spiders and spider webs. Please spray the wilderness to rid the area of these pests.  3.      Chairlifts need to be in some places so that we can get to wonderful views without having to hike to them. 4.      The coyotes made too much noise last night and kept me awake. Please eradicate these annoying animals. 5.      A small deer came into my camp and stole my jar of pickles.    Is there a way I can get reimbursed? (Mark Buchanan,...

Bible Prophecy  God Speaks to His Anxious & Hurting People June 13, 2020 Sabbath School Bible Class Larry R Evans Introduction Waiting is not easy.  Having faith in God does not end the cries for an end to suffering. Violence in our cities, the coronavirus pandemic, devastating tornados and typhons, and starving orphaned children all make waiting for the coming of Jesus difficult.  At the same time, it is hard to read the Bible without seeing that God is even more anxious to put an end to the hurts of the world. God is not silent.  His intentions are clear. He has a plan. We have a hope. Waiting is still not easy. In the past, God has spoken hope through Bible prophecy. Today, He is doing the same. He is aware how hard waiting is for us. He knows we are impatiently asking “How long?” and “What about justice?” When He opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain for the word of God an...

Part II The Death of Character and Mission People of the Problem, People of the Solution Genesis 11-22 Sabbath School Bible Class May 30, 2020 Larry R Evans We began our study last week by saying, “ The first book of the Bible begins with the words, “In the beginning God” (Gen. 1:1) and the last book closes with the words, “Come, Lord Jesus” (Rev. 22:21). This suggests that God has definite plans to finish what He has begun!” How true that is! We focused on how God was restoring both character and His mission and how His covenant with Abram was the hinge in the Old Testament for accomplishing this. This week we will give special attention to the people with whom God wishes to accomplish His mission.    We will see that they are both the solution as well as the problem.    The good news is that God will provide, and He will prevail until the mission is accomplished and we are at home with Him! One author concluded, well, at least “we aren’t...