Lesson 12 (Dec 14-20),The Cosmic Conflict Over God's Character

Revolt in the Heavenly Sanctuary

1. Can the origin of evil be explained without excusing it?
2. Can the fact that a creature sinned in a perfect environment mean that it was imperfect? Is the inability to sin mean a person is perfect or imperfect?
3. Why is pride such a horrible evil?

The Accusations

1. Is Satan correct that Job and all of us serve God for His blessings? Would we still serve God if we didn't receive blessings?
2. Is God's law too difficult for humans to keep?
3. Is God unfair in saving people who are not keeping the law?

Vindication at the Cross

1. What is the role of the cross on vindicating God? Humans?
2. What qualifications are needed to be merciful?
3. How did the sanctuary and its services teach God's mercy?
4. How did the cross affect Satan's authority and activity on this earth?

Vindication in the Judgement?

1. Does God deal justly? Or is whatever He does termed "just?"
2. If everyone concedes that God is just, can they all be saved?

The Cosmic Spectacle

1. Why did Jesus tell us to let our lights shine that men may see our good works? Aren't our good works like filthy rags?
2. How does God help us in the judgement? How do we help God in the judgement?