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Many Sabbath School class teachers either preach a sermon to their class or deliver a monologue on the whole lesson, going through it "day-by-day." The most rewarding sessions involve the members in discussion. These questions here are intended to stimulate the active participation of the members in your class. Of course pertinent information imparted by the teacher is also very valuable, for which there are many resources in print and on the internet. This site seeks to provide a resource for discussions.

If you are a member and not a teacher and your class is boring, try asking questions such as these in your class.

Monday, 1 June 2020

Lesson 10 (May 30-June 5), The Bible as History

Why did God keep reminding Israel that He brought them out of slavery? 

David, Solomon and the Monarchy
  1. What aspects of the David history in the Bible makes it believable?
  2. Why is there no archaeological evidence of giants like Goliath?
  3. Are there sufficient details in the David-Goliath story to make it convincing?
Isaiah, Hezekiah, and Sennacherib
  1. Why did God permit the capture by Assyria of so many cities of Judah? Why did He spare Jerusalem?
  2. Of what benefit is it for God to give a sign that would be fulfilled in part over a three-year period?
  3. How concerned is God about His reputation?
Daniel, Nebuchadnezzar, and Babylon
  1. How significant is it to find a name on an ancient tablet that matches the Bible record?
  2. Was Daniel a vegan? How important is it to be a vegan?
  3. Will Nebuchadnezzar be in heaven?
The Historical Jesus
  1. Was Caiaphas sincere in his attitude towards Jesus? Was he living up to the light he had?
  2. Why do you think God did not see fit to preserve evidence of Jesus life on earth as proof that He really lived?
  3. What is the best evidenced that Jesus was a real person?
Faith and History
  1. Have all nations of the earth been blessed through Abraham as was prophecied?
  2. What do we learn about salvation through the life and experience of Rahab?
  3. Is it true that everyone in heaven will need to have "stars in their crown?" That is, do those hoping to go to heaven have to have witnessed successfully to others?