Lesson 13 (Dec 21-27), Exhortations From the Sanctuary

Access to the Heavenly Sanctuary

1. Why were common Israelites not permitted to enter the sanctuary?
2. Why are we allowed direct access to God?
3. Of Jesus sat down on the right hand of the Father when he ascended after the resurrection, was that the Most Holy Place? 

Cleansed and Sincere

1. Must we come to the Sanctuary clean or do we come for cleansing?
2. Do we need special clothes to come to Church? What clothes are appropriate for Sabbath?

Faith: Be Confident

1. At what point does confidence that we are forgiven become presumption? 
2. What is the danger of believing that "once saved, always saved?" Why would anyone believe that? 
3. Should we be more nervous when we come into God's presence?

Hope: Be Steadfast and Unswerving

1. If sins are forgiven when they are confessed, why do they still bother the sinner?
2. Why do members backslide? Why do they stop coming to church?
3. Why can't it be easier to be good than to be bad? 

Love: Encourage One Another

1. Why are Indians less considerate of others than people of other countries?
2. Does loving others come naturally or does it need to be cultivated? 
3. What can one do to develop love for a person one does not love?