State Of Dead - Master Key

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State of the Dead Book of Matthew

Answer Key Part I State of the Dead Marks: 40x1.5 = 60 1. When a person dies, the spirit returns to God and the body returns to the dust. What happens to the soul? a. Goes back to God b. Mixes with the air c. Sleeps till resurrection d. Goes back to earth Answer: the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice John 5:28,29 So man lieth down, and riseth not: till the heavens [be] no more, they shall not awake, nor be raised out of their sleep. Job 14:12 2. What is the ‘spirit’ that goes back to God? a. The Consciousness b. The Inner Mind c. Breath of God d. Our Soul Answer: the spirit shall return unto God who gave it. Eccl 12:7 All the while my breath is in me, and the spirit of God is in my nostrils Job 27:3 3. According to Mathew 10:28, when is a soul destroyed? a. Second Coming b. Executive Judgement c. When a person dies d. When a name is scribbled from the Book of life Answer: which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. Matt 10:28 4. How will you explain the vision of ‘souls under the altar’ in Revelation asking God for vengeance (Revelation 6:9)? A. It is a figurative speech; it is not to be taken literally B. Altar of sacrifice refers to earth; souls under the altar are those restless beings buried in earth C. God momentarily awakens the souls to hear from them and comfort them D. It is symbolic just like the blood of Abel which cried out a. A & B are right

b. C & D are wrong c. B & D are right d. B & C are wrong Answer: The book of revelation is contained in symbols and everything needs to be interpreted by comparing with the other parts of the Bible Blood of Abel cries out: “And he said, What hast thou done? the voice of thy brother’s blood crieth unto me from the ground.” (Genesis 4:10, KJV 1900) 5. How will you explain that the parable of Lazarus and the Rich man cannot be taken literally? A. Parables cannot be used to define doctrines B. There is no other reference to Abraham’s bosom in the Bible (at the mouth of two are three witnesses every word may be established) C. It includes many statements which are explicitly wrong according to Bible (Immediate reward at death, dead visiting the living) D. Jesus used the familiar belief of their time to teach a lesson a. A & B are right b. A & C are right c. A, B & C are right d. All the options are right Answer: In this parable Christ was meeting the people on their own ground. The doctrine of a conscious state of existence between death and the resurrection was held by many of those who were listening to Christ's words. The Saviour knew of their ideas, and He framed His parable so as to inculcate important truths through these preconceived opinions. He held up before His hearers a mirror wherein they might see themselves in their true relation to God. He used the prevailing opinion to convey the idea He wished to make prominent to all--that no man is valued for his possessions; for all he has belongs to him only as lent by the Lord. A misuse of these gifts will place him below the poorest and most afflicted man who loves God and trusts in Him. {COL 263.2} Christ desires His hearers to understand that it is impossible for men to secure the salvation of the soul after death. "Son," Abraham is represented as answering, "remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things; but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented. And beside all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed; so that they which would pass from hence to you can not; neither can they pass to us, that would come from thence." Thus Christ represented the hopelessness of looking for a second probation. This life is the only time given to man in which to prepare for eternity. {COL 263.3} 6. When the Sadducees questioned Jesus about resurrection, Jesus answered ‘God is the God of Living and not the dead; all live unto Him’ (when referring to Abraham). What does this mean? A. Abraham went to heaven at death B. God sees the future as present C. He who believes in God will never die D. When we die, we live as spirits in heaven a. A & B are wrong b. A & D are wrong c. B & C are wrong d. B & D are wrong Answer:A. Fasle – Self evident; B. True: “Declaring the end from the beginning, And from ancient times the things that are not yet done, Saying, My counsel shall stand, And I will do all my pleasure:” (Isaiah 46:10, KJV 1900); C. True: “And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?” (John 11:26, KJV 1900); D. False: Self-explanatory 7. “Verily, I say unto you, today you will be with me in paradise” - Did the thief go to heaven with Jesus that day? A. No, Jesus Himself did not go heaven till resurrection Sunday B. No, this was a punctuation error as the Greek manuscripts lack any punctuations

C. Yes, because Jesus promised him D. No, the thief did not die that day (“Evening and the morning shall be one day”) a. A, B & D are correct b. A & B are correct c. C & D are wrong d. C & B are wrong Answer: Jesus did not promise the penitent thief that he should go with him, upon the day of their crucifixion, to Paradise; for he himself did not ascend to his Father until three days afterward. See John 20:17. But he declared unto him, "I say unto thee today--" meaning to impress the fact upon his mind, that at that time, while enduring ignominy and persecution, he had the power to save sinners. He was man's Advocate with the Father, having the same power as when he healed the sick and raised the dead to life; it was his divine right to promise that day to the repentant, believing malefactor, "Thou shalt be with me in Paradise." {3SP 157.2} 8. How did the spirit of Samuel conjured up by the witch of Endor know the future accurately? (1. Israelites will be defeated 2. Saul and his sons will die in battle 3. David will become the future king) a. Satan can predict future to an extent based on his vast knowledge and experience b. Satan can sometimes know the future with God’s special permission: c. Satan can absolutely control events to make his words come true (prince of this world): d. Satan only repeated what God had already said before Answer: b. False – Self evident c. False - "..., till thou know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will.” (Daniel 4:25, KJV 1900) d. False – And Samuel said unto him, The LORD hath rent the kingdom of Israel from thee this day, and hath given it to a neighbour of thine, that is better than thou. 1 Sam 15:28 There are many who become restless when they cannot know the definite outcome of affairs. They cannot endure uncertainty, and in their impatience they refuse to wait to see the salvation of God. Apprehended evils drive them nearly distracted. They give way to their rebellious feelings, and run hither and thither in passionate grief, seeking intelligence concerning that which has not been revealed. If they would but trust in God, and watch unto prayer, they would find divine consolation. Their spirit would be calmed by communion with God. The weary and the heavy-laden would find rest unto their souls if they would only go to Jesus; but when they neglect the means that God has ordained for their comfort, and resort to other sources, hoping to learn what God has withheld, they commit the error of Saul, and thereby gain only a knowledge of evil. {PP 687.1} God is not pleased with this course, and has expressed it in the most explicit terms. This impatient haste to tear away the veil from the future reveals a lack of faith in God and leaves the soul open to the suggestions of the master deceiver. Satan leads men to consult those that have familiar spirits; and by revealing hidden things of the past, he inspires confidence in his power to foretell things to come. By experience gained through the long ages he can reason from cause to effect and often forecast, with a degree of accuracy, some of the future events of man's life. Thus he is enabled to deceive poor, misguided souls and bring them under his power and lead them captive at his will. {PP 687.2} 9. “The day you eat the fruit - you shall surely die” - Why Adam lived for 930 years when he was supposed to die that very day? a. One day in God’s sight equals a thousand years (2 Peter 3:8) b. Adam died spiritually that same day c. Jesus immediately stepped in as a sacrifice d. God punished the lamb in the place of Adam Answer: As soon as there was sin, there was a Saviour. Christ knew that He would have to suffer, yet He became man's substitute. As soon as Adam sinned, the Son of God presented Himself

as surety for the human race, with just as much power to avert the doom pronounced upon the guilty as when He died upon the cross of Calvary (Ibid., March 12, 1901). {1BC 1084.8} “And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.” (Revelation 13:8, KJV 1900) 10. Why do we bury the dead? a. We were taken from the earth b. It is difficult to resurrect if burnt c. To help them cross Jordan d. To contain their spirit from haunting

Answer: “In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return.” (Genesis 3:19, KJV 1900) b. False - “But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.” (Matthew 19:26, KJV 1900); c. False – Self evident; d. False – Self evident. 11. How was the Witch of Endor able to bring back the spirit of Samuel? a. She had the ability to communicate with the dead b. Satan can bring up dead people at will c. God allowed just for that instance to prove Saul’s heart d. An evil spirit impersonated prophet Samuel Answer: When Saul inquired for Samuel, the Lord did not cause Samuel to appear to Saul. He saw nothing. Satan was not allowed to disturb the rest of Samuel in the grave, and bring him up in reality to the witch of Endor. God does not give Satan power to resurrect the dead. But Satan's angels assume the form of dead friends, and speak and act like them, that through professed dead friends he can the better carry on his work of deception. Satan knew Samuel well, and he knew how to represent him before the witch of Endor, and to utter correctly the fate of Saul and his sons. {CC 172.2} 12. The book of Hebrews talks about Abel’s blood speaking; how is this possible? a. His soul is under the altar giving blood a voice b. It is a figurative speech; not to be taken literally but to be interpreted with common sense c. The blood here refers to ‘soul’; God is able to able to communicate with dead souls d. Every martyr’s soul cries out till wholly avenged Answer: a. False – Self evident c. - False: “God is not the God of the dead, but of the living.” (Matthew 22:32, KJV 1900) d. - False: “Also their love, and their hatred, and their envy, is now perished; neither have they any more a portion for ever in any thing that is done under the sun.” (Ecclesiastes 9:6, KJV 1900) 13. What did Jesus mean by “Whosoever believeth in me shall never die”? A. Jesus was referring to the second death B. Jesus was referring to the spiritual death C. By believing in Jesus, we partake of the Divine nature that cannot die D. When a Christian dies, only the body perishes - his soul continues to live in heaven a. A, B & C are right b. A & C are right c. B & D are right d. All are right Answer: A. True: Jesus refers to first death as “Sleep” - John 11:11

B. True: Spiritual life begins when Jesus in the person of the Holy Spirit is received into our hearts – John 6:63, and this is the divine nature that God imparts to us. Ellen White says, “Except ye eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink his blood, ye have no life in you. Whoso eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, hath eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day. . . . It is the Spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life." The question comes home to us today, Are we eating the flesh and drinking the blood of the Son of God? It is by beholding the love of Christ, by drinking it in, by dwelling upon it, that we eat his flesh and drink his blood, becoming partakers of the divine nature. As we meditate upon the truth as it is in Jesus, it becomes more deeply impressed upon the soul. "The words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life." It is through the ministry of the Word that the saints are to be perfected... The sermon may arouse the conscience, but the labor will be lost if the soul is left to settle down into the same state of indifference as before the words were spoken. The messenger is to speak as moved by the Spirit of God, and then he must come close to souls through personal labor, and guide the conscience, and fasten the truth in a sure place. The minister has a work to do in the home circle, teaching the members of the family concerning the great love wherewith God hath loved us, that they may know what it is to eat the flesh and drink the blood of the Son of God. When the heart of the messenger is warmed with the love of Jesus, he will have a message to give that will be as a savor of life unto life, or of death unto death. He will not feel that his responsibility is over when he leaves the desk; there is a God-appointed work for him to do as a careful, tender shepherd of the flock of God. If he is a heaven-sent messenger, the truth will be in him as fire shut up in his bones, and it will be continually shining to enlighten those who are ignorant of what Jesus is to them, and of what they are to Jesus He will teach them that the only way to reach the heaven above, is to cling to Jesus, day by day, hour by hour, mounting step by step to the heights of Christ. {PH118 11.3} C. True: Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust – 2 Peter 1:4 He who had said, "I lay down my life, that I might take it again," came forth from the grave to life that was in Himself. Humanity died: divinity did not die. In His divinity, Christ possessed the power to break the bonds of death. He declares that He has life in Himself to quicken whom He will. . . {FLB 51.3} D. False – Self Evident 14. 1 Peter 4:6 talks about “Gospel preached to the dead”; what does this mean? a. This is a special opportunity for those who died without knowledge of Truth b. All of us were dead once - in sin c. God gives one more chance to everyone after death d. It refers to those who were resurrected through the ages (they got a second chance at life - ex. Lazarus) Answer: a. False - “And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:” (Hebrews 9:27, KJV 1900) b. True - “And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins;” (Ephesians 2:1, KJV 1900) c. False – Same reason as a. d. When the gospel was preached (if at all) they were alive and not dead, hence the verse cannot apply to those people who got a second chance at life 15. How many people were resurrected in Biblical history to die again? a. 6 b. 7 c. 8 d. 9

Answer: Elijah - Widow’s son; Elisha – Shulamite's son; Elisha (after death) - resurrected nameless man during war; Jesus – Jairus's daughter, Nain Widow’s son, Lazarus; Paul – Eutychus; Peter Dorcas 16. Among the following, which 4 people raised the dead to life? (as recorded in the Bible) a. Moses, Elijah, Jesus, Elisha b. Peter, James, Jesus, Paul c. Peter, Paul, Jesus, Elisha d. Samuel, Jesus, Moses, Elijah Answer: Moses, Samuel and James have not raised anyone to life based on Biblical account 17. All of the following human beings have died but are now in heaven. a. Elder 18, Moses, Elder 22 b. David, Elijah, Elder 6 c. Moses, Elijah, Enoch d. Adam, Enoch, Elder 12 Explanation: David is not in heaven (Acts 2:34); Enoch and Elijah went to heaven without death (Heb 11:5); 18. In the old testament touching a dead body means uncleanness for 7 days? Why? a. Due to health reasons b. To prevent relationship with dead c. To prevent worship of dead d. All of the above Answer: Self-evident 19. What is a ‘Soul’? a. The person himself b. The mind of a person c. The essence of a person d. The character of a person

Answer: “And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.” (Genesis 2:7, KJV 1900) 20. We can understand the truth about the dead only by a. Our common sense b. What our church teaches c. Our experience and communion with God d. The Word of God

Answer: “To the law and to the testimony: If they speak not according to this word, It is because there is no light in them.” (Isaiah 8:20, KJV 1900) 21. When the Devil counterfeits Jesus’ second coming, all of the following are going to take place except a. Resurrection of the dead b. Healing of sick c. Conversion experiences d. Brings fire down from heaven Answer: a – true: Satan cannot do this as he does not have life in himself. Jesus said “The hour is coming, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God: and they that hear shall

live. For as the Father hath life in himself; so hath he given to the Son to have life in himself; and hath given him authority to execute judgment also, because he is the Son of man" (John 5:25-27) b and d - Satan does miracles, hence false: “And he doeth great wonders, so that he maketh fire come down from heaven on the earth in the sight of men,” (Revelation 13:13, KJV 1900) c – conversions do happen hence false: “And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.” (Revelation 13:8, KJV 1900) 22. What was Satan’s first lie on earth? a. “Ye will not surely die” b. “God prohibited you from eating any fruit” c. “Your eyes shall be opened” d. “You shall be like gods, knowing good and evil” Answer: a. Gen 3:4 – first lie b. This is a question and not a statement, hence cannot be considered a lie c. This is in Gen 3:5 after the first lie d. This also is in Gen 3:5, hence was told after the first lie 23. What was the punishment for those who communicated with the dead in Moses’ time? a. Death by stoning b. Death by burning c. Death by hanging d. Exile from Israel Answer: “A man also or woman that hath a familiar spirit, or that is a wizard, shall surely be put to death: they shall stone them with stones: their blood shall be upon them.” (Leviticus 20:27, KJV 1900) 24. What is ‘Spiritual Death’? a. Separation from God b. Second death c. Knowledge of good and evil d. First death

Answer: “And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; ... That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world:” (Ephesians 2:1, 12 KJV 1900) “And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled” (Colossians 1:21, KJV 1900)

25. How is the miracle of raising dead back to life different from the resurrection of the saints at the coming of Jesus Christ? a. They die again b. They are raised in mortal bodies c. They can get sick again d. All are right Answer: Self-evident 26. The only path of safety in the last days is a. To walk the narrow way as prescribed by the Bible and SOP b. Church manual c. Church pastors and leaders

d. Traditions and custom of this world

Answer: “To the law and to the testimony: If they speak not according to this word, It is because there is no light in them.” (Isaiah 8:20, KJV 1900) 27. An angel comes and stand before you claiming to have a message from God. How would you know it is from God or Satan? a. Test the message with the Bible b. Analyse the situation carefully c. Your own personal relationship with God d. Based on your feelings

Answer: “To the law and to the testimony: If they speak not according to this word, It is because there is no light in them.” (Isaiah 8:20, KJV 1900) 28. What was the lying spirit before God’s throne which promised to hurt Ahab? a. The spirit of Abiram the son of Hiel the Bethelite b. The spirit of Nadab the Jezreelite c. An Evil spirit d. The Holy Spirit

Answer: The spirit is described as a lying spirit – Hence, this can’t be the spirit of God as God cannot lie - “In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began;” (Titus 1:2, KJV 1900) 29. Which is not one of the miracles of dead spirits mentioned in the Bible? a. Bring fire down from heaven b. Impersonate Jesus’ second coming c. Forecast the future d. Raise the dead Answer: See explanation to answer 21 30. Which of the following statements is right regarding ‘Jesus preaching in the spirit to those who died during Noah’s flood.’ “For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit: By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison; Which sometime were disobedient, when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water.” 1Pet 3:18-20? a. Both are events separated by time; but the Spirit is same b. While in the grave Jesus went to the past to preach the gospel one last time c. The unrepentant sinner who dies is kept in a spirit prison d. There is a second chance after death Answer: a. True – Quickened by the Spirit: by which also... - This is clearly talking about the Spirit of Christ and the Holy Spirit is described as the Spirit of Christ in many places (ex: Philipians 1:19). Bible says “And the LORD said, My spirit shall not always strive with man, for that he also is flesh: yet his days shall be an hundred and twenty years.” (Genesis 6:3, KJV 1900) b. False – Dead sleep until raised: Job 14:12 c. False – Dead sleep until resurrection, whether righteous or sinful: Job 14:12 and John 5:28,29 d. False - “And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:” (Hebrews 9:27, KJV 1900) 31. Which is a right idea held by people about ‘State of the Dead’ during Jesus’ time? a. The Dead do not rise again till judgement

b. The Dead get their rewards immediately at death c. People in heaven and hell can communicate d. The Dead can go back and witness to the living Answer: As evidenced by the parable of “Rich man and Lazarus” - Jesus used the familiar idea of the people to teach a lesson 32. Among the following, which is not a medium of communication with the dead? a. Magic b. Nature c. Psychics d. Witchcraft Answer: Self-evident 33. Are haunted houses for real? How will you explain it? a. Yes, vengeful spirits of the dead linger around till satisfied b. Yes, lost spirits wander around until they find a guide c. Yes, they are devils taking personality d. No, all such phenomenon can be explained by science

Answer: “And I saw three unclean spirits like frogs come out of the mouth of the dragon, and out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet. For they are the spirits of devils, working miracles, which go forth unto the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty.” (Revelation 16:13–14, KJV 1900) 34. According to the Bible, David was comforted over Amnon when he died, even though he was a wicked son. Why? a. Because Amnon was finally at peace in heaven b. Because Amnon was finally at rest on earth c. Because Amnon was burning in hell (thus receiving the punishment for raping Tamar) d. Because all people - good or bad - finally go to heaven

Answer: Job 3:17-19 There the wicked cease from troubling; and there the weary be at rest. There the prisoners rest together; they hear not the voice of the oppressor. The small and great are there; and the servant is free from his master 35. What does Ecclesiastes not mean by ‘Spirit of man going upwards and the spirit of beast going downwards to earth’? a. Resurrection is only for man b. Pets do not come to heaven c. There is no record of lives of animals kept in heaven’s books d. At death, spirit survive and live on

Answer: “And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:” (Hebrews 9:27, KJV 1900) “And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.” (Revelation 22:12, KJV 1900) Only man is judged and rewarded – Other earthly creatures are not judged or rewarded. Thus, the spirit of man going upward denotes the record in heaven and the fact that man is resurrected to get the reward. Option D is the correct answer as the question is asking for the wrong option

36. What does Paul in Philippians mean by “Having a desire to depart and to be with Christ”? (Phil 1:23) a. The first conscious moment after death is resurrection and the presence of Christ b. Paul had a special promise from God that he will be with God after death c. Saints go to heaven at death d. Always be with Jesus in the mind

Answer: “So man lieth down, and riseth not: Till the heavens be no more, they shall not awake, Nor be raised out of their sleep.” (Job 14:12, KJV 1900) “For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:” (1 Thessalonians 4:16, KJV 1900) After death, the moment man wakes up, he sees Jesus. Thus for a person, the first conscious moment after death is resurrection – thus he is with the Lord after death 37. What does Paul in 2 Corinthians mean by “Willing to be absent from the body, to be present with the Lord”? (2 Cor 5:8) a. When we die, we live with the Lord b. After death, we sleep till the resurrection (when we awake we are present with the Lord) c. We should seek to die soon, so we can live with the Lord soon d. Heaven is full of spirits which live without bodies Answer: See above (36) 38. Does Satan have the power to give life to the dead? a. No, life comes only from God b. Yes, Satan can give life under special circumstances c. No, but he can create lower forms d. Yes, he changed water into blood in Moses’ time Answer: See explanation to answer 21 39. How did the magicians of Egypt bring more frogs from water or turn the rod to a serpent? Does not the life-giving power belong only to God? a. Satan is a master of illusions b. There is a trick to every magic; some simple, some sophisticated c. Satan can work to certain extraordinary extent as far as God allows d. All are right Answer: “And I saw three unclean spirits like frogs come out of the mouth of the dragon, and out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet. For they are the spirits of devils, working miracles, which go forth unto the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty.” (Revelation 16:13–14, KJV 1900) 40. What is the last one to be destroyed in fire? a. Sin b. Death c. Sinner d. Satan

Answer: “And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death.” (Revelation 20:14, KJV 1900) KJV 1 Corinthians 15:26 The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.

Part II Book of Matthew 60x1 - 60

I Who said to Whom 41. He shall save his people from their sins a. Gabriel to Joseph b. Simeon to Mary c. Zechariah in his prophecy d. Gabriel to Mary

a.

Answer: Gabriel to Joseph Ref: Mat 1:21

42. Go and search diligently for the young child a. Herod to Wise men b. Angels to Shepherds c. Priests to Jesus’ parents d. Holy Spirit to Simeon

a.

Answer: Herod to Wise men Ref: Mat 2:8

43. Bring forth fruits meet for repentance a. John the Baptist to Sadducees and Pharisees b. John the Baptist to Pharisees c. Jesus to Pharisees d. Jesus to Herodians and Publicans

a.

Answer: John the Baptist to Sadducees and Pharisees Ref: Mat 3:7,8

44. Follow me and I will make you fishers of men a. Jesus to Peter and Andrew b. Jesus to James and John c. Jesus to Peter and John d. Jesus to Andrew and James

a.

Answer: Jesus to Peter and Andrew Ref: Mat 4:18,19

45. Or do we look for another? a. John the Baptist to Jesus b. Jesus’ Disciples to Jesus c. Pharisees to John the Baptist d. John’s disciples to John

a.

Answer: John the Baptist to Jesus

Ref: Mat 11:2,3 46. Is not this the carpenter’s Son? a. Disciples of Jesus among themselves b. People of Capernaum among themselves c. Scribes and Pharisees among themselves d. Brothers of Jesus among themselves Answer: b. People of Capernaum among themselves Ref: Mat 13:55 47. Declare unto us this parable a. Disciples to Jesus (concerning Sower and Seed) b. Disciples to Jesus (concerning Woman and Leaven) c. Disciples to Jesus (concerning Pearl of Great value) d. Disciples to Jesus (concerning Blind leading the Blind) Answer: d. Disciples to Jesus (concerning blind leading the blind) Ref: Mat 15:15 48. It is not meet to take the children’s bread, and to cast it to dogs a. Disciples to lady of Canaan b. Jesus to the lady of Canaan c. Rich man to Lazarus d. Simon the Pharisee to Jesus (regarding Mary Magdalene) Answer: b. Jesus to the lady of Canaan Ref: Mat 15:26 49. Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God a. Jesus to Satan b. God to Jesus c. Jesus to Disciples d. Jesus to the Herodians

a.

Answer: Jesus to Satan Ref: Mat 4:7

50. All hail! a. Angel Gabriel to Mary (Jesus’ mother) b. Choir of Angels to Shepherds guarding the sheep c. Jesus to the women (at His tomb) d. Angel of the Lord to the women (at Jesus’ tomb) Answer: c. Jesus to the women (at His tomb) Ref: Mat 28:9

II Reference 51. For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife a. Leviticus 19:19,20 b. Genesis 2:24

c. Ecclesiastes 4:9 d. Hosea 2:2 Answer: b. Genesis 2:24 Ref: Mat 19:5 52. My house shall be called the house of prayer a. 1 Kings 8:29 b. Nehemiah 1:6 c. Genesis 28:17 d. Isaiah 56:7 Answer: d. Isaiah 56:7 Ref: Mat 21:13 53. The stones which the builder's rejected, the same is become the head of the corner a. Psalm 118:22 b. Psalm 144:12 c. Isaiah 28:16 d. Job 38:6 Answer: a. Psalm 118:22 Ref: Mat 21:42 54. The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool a. Psalm 2:8 b. Psalm 110:1 c. Lamentations 2:1 d. Isaiah 66:1 Answer: b. Psalm 110:1 Ref: Mat 22:44 55. They parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast lots a. Psalm 45:8 b. Psalm 133:2 c. Psalm 22:18 d. Isaiah 53:7 Answer: c. Psalm 22:18 Ref: Mat 27:35 56. Behold a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel a. Psalm 46:11 b. Zechariah 8:23 c. Isaiah 7:14 d. 1Kings 13:5 Answer: c. Isaiah 7:14 Ref: Mat 1:23

57. Out of Egypt have I called my son a. Exodus 2:24 b. Genesis 49:10 c. Psalm 81:10 d. Hosea 11:1 Answer: d. Hosea 11:1 Ref: Mat 2:15 58. The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight a. Isaiah 40:3 b. Malachi 3:1 c. Isaiah 52:7 d. Song of Solomon 8:5 Answer: a. Isaiah 40:3 Ref: Mat 3:3 59. I will have mercy and not sacrifice a. Jeremiah 33:11 b. 1Samuel 15:22 c. Proverbs 21:3 d. Hosea 6:6 Answer: d. Hosea 6:6 Ref: Mat 9:13 60. In vain do they worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men a. Ezekiel 33:31 b. Isaiah 29:13 c. Isaiah 1:12 d. Zechariah 7:5-6 Answer: b. Isaiah 29:13

III Teachings 61. Who are the mother and brothers of Jesus? a. Whoever does the will of the Father in Heaven b. Whoever listens to the voice of the Father in Heaven c. Whoever hears the words of the Father in Heaven d. Whoever commits himself to the Father in Heaven Answer: a. Matthew 12:46-50: While he yet talked to the people, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, desiring to speak with him. Then one said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to speak with thee. But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren? And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren! For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.

62. According to Matthew, what is the reason given for the Great Commission? a. Because people need to know b. Because Jesus is omnipotent c. Because sinners need to be warned d. Because Jesus coming is very soon Answer: b. Matthew 28:18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth

63. Which of the following statements Jesus did not make when He defended the woman who anointed Him at the feast? a. The poor is always with you b. She did it for my crucifixion c. She has done a good work on me d. This deed shall be proclaimed everywhere Answer: b. Matthew 26:10-13 When Jesus understood it, he said unto them, Why trouble ye the woman? for she hath wrought a good work upon me. For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not always. For in that she hath poured this ointment on my body, she did it for my burial. Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, there shall also this, that this woman hath done, be told for a memorial of her.

64. According to Jesus a. Unprofitable servant shall be cast into the inner darkness b. Watch out, because you do not know the year or the season when the Son of man comes back: c. We should share everything with others, even our oil d. Whatever is done to the least human being is done to Him Answer: d. Matt 25:40 And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me

a. wrong– Unprofitable servant is cast into outer darkness Matt 25:30 b. wrong - We do not know the day or the hour Matt 25:13 c. wrong - . Oil is not shared – Matt 25:9 65. Which is the very first saying of Jesus when asked about the end of the world? Jerusalem? a. The hour is nearer than we think; this generation shall not pass b. News and rumors of wars will be all around c. Beware of deceptions d. It shall come as a lightning from east to west Answer: c. Matthew 24:4: And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you 66. Scribes and Pharisees do all of the following that make them a hypocrite except: a. They desire for the chief seats and best greetings b. They give more importance to the gift than the altar c. They are comfortable at home and do not go out into the mission fields for converts d. They take great care to keep the outside clean but worry little about the inside Answer:

c. Matthew 23:15 Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye compass sea and land to make one proselyte, and when he is made, ye make him twofold more the child of hell than yourselves

a. false: Matt 23:6,7 b. false: Matt 23:16-20 d. false: Matt 23:25 67. According to Jesus which of the following will not come upon ‘that’ generation? a. The end of Jerusalem b. All the blood from Abel to Zacharias c. They shall witness the Son of Man coming in His Kingdom d. The kingdom restoration to Israel Answer: d. self-evident a. Matthew 23:38 b. Matthew 23:35,36 c. Matthew 23:39 68. According to Jesus, Sadducees didn’t know? a. The Scriptures nor the doctrines b. The commandments nor the traditions c. The Scriptures nor the power of God d. The commandments nor the doctrines Answer: c. Matthew 22:29 Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God

69. Which of the following was not a teaching of Jesus (from His mouth)? a. My house shall be called the house of prayer b. Give diligence to make your calling and election sure c. Whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing ye shall receive d. Whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken Answer: b. This is Peter saying 2 Pet. 1:10 70. According to Jesus what can be done on the Sabbath? a. Healing the sick and feeding the poor b. Travelling throughout the country c. Cooking food and eating d. Planning church construction and cost Answer: a. Matthew 12:12

IV Parables 71. In the parable of the sower and the seed: (pick out the wrong statement) a. The good land brings forth thirty, fifty or hundredfold b. Fast growth happens first when root is not deep c. Thorns can represent the love of money d. The seed sown by the wayside is not understood well Answer:

a. Matthew 13:8 – The good land brings forth thirty, sixty or hundredfold 72. According to Jesus, which is easier compared to which? a. Rich man entering heaven easier than camel going through the eye of a needle b. Donkey going through the eye of a needle easier than rich man entering heaven c. Rich man entering heaven easier than Donkey going through the eye of a needle d. Camel going through the eye of a needle easier than rich man entering heaven Answer: d. Matthew 19:24 And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God

73. In the parable of the talents: (pick out the correct statement) a. Before taking his journey the man gave his servants five talents, three talents and one talent to each according to his several ability b. The servant who received two talents put them in a bank and made two more talents c. The master was a hard man, reaping where he has not sown and gathering where he has not strawed d. The wicked and slothful servant who received one talent was angry and went and hid it in the earth Answer: c. Matthew 25:26 - His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed a. False – Matt 25:15 And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey b. False – We do not know what the servant did to gain more money Matt 25:22 He also that had received two talents came and said, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents beside them d. False – Matt 25:25 And I was afraid, and went and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, there thou hast that is thine

74. Which of the following is an example of acted parable? a. The cursed Fig tree b. The Vineyard and the husbandmen c. Talents d. Sower and the seed Answer: a. Matthew 21:18-20: 18 Now in the morning as he returned into the city, he hungered. 19 And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And presently the fig tree withered away.1 20 And when the disciples saw it, they marvelled, saying, How soon is the fig tree withered away

75. From the parables of Matthew 13, pick out the right statement a. The mustard seed in sown in the forest where it becomes the greatest among herbs b. The woman hid leaven in two measures of meal till the whole was leavened c. After the wicked are cast in hell fire, the righteous shall shine forth as the sun in God’s kingdom d. The good fish from the net are gathered in the vessels and the bad are burnt in fire Answer: c. True: Matthew 13:42,43 And shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth. Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Who hath ears to hear, let him hear

a. False– Mustard seed is sown in the field – Matt 13:31: Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field b. False– The woman hid the leaven in 3 measures of meal Matt 13:33 Another parable spake he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened d. False– the bad fish are cast out and not burnt – Matt 13:47,48 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind: Which, when it was full, they drew to shore, and sat down, and gathered the good into vessels, but cast the bad away

76. Why did Jesus speak the parable of house divided against itself? a. To demonstrate that the disciples should not be divided among themselves b. To explain the true source of His holy power c. To instruct the Sadducees and Pharisees to be united in doctrine d. To show that every individual must count the cost before laying hands on the plow Answer: b. Matthew 12:25-28 And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand: And if Satan cast out Satan, he is divided against himself; how shall then his kingdom stand? And if I by Beelzebub cast out devils, by whom do your children cast them out? therefore they shall be your judges. But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come unto you.

77. Why did the unclean spirit return to the same man? (pick out the wrong statement) a. He did not find rest anywhere b. The house was kept empty, swept and garnished c. He was tired of walking d. All other places were dry Answer: c. Matthew 12:43,44 When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest, and findeth none. Then he saith, I will return into my house from whence I came out; and when he is come, he findeth it empty, swept, and garnished.

78. The parable of new wine and bottles was spoken specifically to a. The disciples of John b. The Pharisees seeking to trap Jesus c. The disciples of Jesus d. John the Baptist Answer: a. Matthew 9:14-17 Then came to him the disciples of John, saying, Why do we and the Pharisees fast oft, but thy disciples fast not? And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the bridechamber mourn, as long as the bridegroom is with them? but the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken from them, and then shall they fast. No man putteth a piece of new cloth unto an old garment, for that which is put in to fill it up taketh from the garment, and the rent is made worse. Neither do men put new wine into old bottles: else the bottles break, and the wine runneth out, and the bottles perish: but they put new wine into new bottles, and both are preserved.

79. When do we know that summer is near? a. When the sky is red b. When the fig tree puts forth leaves c. When the south winds blow

d. Why the sycamore tree brings its fruits Answer: b. Matthew 24:32 Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh

80. To what purpose does the Lord make someone ruler of His house? a. To take care of the sheep b. To increase the talents c. To bring forth fruits without delay d. To feed the household in due season Answer: d. Matthew 24:45 Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season?

V Miracles 81. After which miracle did the people exclaim “Is not this the son of David?” a. Healing the man possessed by dumb and blind devil b. Opened the eyes of the blind c. Healing the leper d. Made the crippled man to walk Answer: a. Matt 12:22,23 Then was brought unto him one possessed with a devil, blind, and dumb: and he healed him, insomuch that the blind and dumb both spake and saw. And all the people were amazed, and said, Is not this the son of David?

82. How many fishes and loaves of bread did the disciples bring Jesus (at the time He fed five thousand)? a. 7 loaves and 2 fishes b. 5 loaves and few fishes c. 7 loaves and few fishes d. 5 loaves and 2 fishes

Answer: d. Matthew 14:18 And they say unto him, We have here but five loaves, and two fishes. 83. Lord save me is spoken at which of the following miracle? a. Two blind men on the way to Jerusalem b. The leper man who came to the mount c. Peter while sinking in the sea d. The man sick of the palsy when he was let down the roof Answer: c. Matthew 14:30 But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.

84. How old was the ruler’s daughter who was sick unto death and how long was the woman with issue of blood suffering? a. 13 years and 12 years b. 12 years and 12 years c. 9 years and 12 years

d. 11 years and 12 years Answer: b - Matthew 9:20, And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment: Mark 5:42 And straightway the damsel arose, and walked; for she was of the age of twelve years. And they were astonished with a great astonishment.

85. What parable does Jesus say before healing the man with withered hands on the Sabbath day? a. Donkey falling into a pit b. Release ox for leading to water c. Sheep falling into the pit d. Watering plants Answer: c – Matt 12:10-12And, behold, there was a man which had his hand withered. And they asked him, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath days? that they might accuse him.And he said unto them, What man shall there be among you, that shall have one sheep, and if it fall into a pit on the sabbath day, will he not lay hold on it, and lift it out?How much then is a man better than a sheep? Wherefore it is lawful to do well on the sabbath days.Then saith he to the man, Stretch forth thine hand. And he stretched it forth; and it was restored whole, like as the other.

86. It is not meet to take the children’s bread, and to cast it to dogs a. True b. False c. Partly true d. Partly false Answer: a. Matthew 15:26,27 But he answered and said, It is not meet to take the children's bread, and to cast it to dogs. And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters' table.

87. How many days were the people listening to Jesus before His miracle of feeding the 4000? a. 1 day b. 2 days c. 3 days d. 4 days Answer: c. Matthew 15:32 Then Jesus called his disciples unto him, and said, I have compassion on the multitude, because they continue with me now three days, and have nothing to eat: and I will not send them away fasting, lest they faint in the way.

88. Pick out the wrong statement regarding the lunatick son brought to Jesus after His transfiguration a. He was often thrown by the devil into fire or water and from heights b. He foameth, gnasheth with his teeth and pineth away c. He has a dumb spirit d. Disciples could not cast the demon away because they were not fasting Answer:

a. The child was not thrown down from heights Matthew 17:15,16,21 Lord, have mercy on my son: for he is lunatick, and sore vexed: for ofttimes he falleth into the fire, and oft into the water. 16 And I brought him to thy disciples, and they could not cure him. 21 Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting.

Mark 9:17,18 And one of the multitude answered and said, Master, I have brought unto thee my son, which hath a dumb spirit; And wheresoever he taketh him, he teareth him: and he foameth, and gnasheth with his teeth, and pineth away: and I spake to thy disciples that they should cast him out; and they could not.

89. What did the disciples of John the Baptist not see Jesus doing? a. The blind receive their sight b. The poor have gospel preached to them c. The dead are raised to life d. The hungry ones receive food Answer: d. Matt 11:3-5 And said unto him, Art thou he that should come, or do we look for another?Jesus answered and said unto them, Go and shew John again those things which ye do hear and see:The blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached to them.

90. Which of the following miracle did Jesus charge to keep secret? a. Casting out the dumb spirit b. Healing the two blind men who followed Jesus c. Feeding the 5000 d. Healing the man with withered hands Answer: b. Matthew 9:27-30 And when Jesus departed thence, two blind men followed him, crying, and saying, Thou Son of David, have mercy on us.And when he was come into the house, the blind men came to him: and Jesus saith unto them, Believe ye that I am able to do this? They said unto him, Yea, Lord.Then touched he their eyes, saying, According to your faith be it unto you.And their eyes were opened; and Jesus straitly charged them, saying, See that no man know it.

VI Thought Questions 91. Why did Jesus tell the young ruler that only God is good? Did He mean that He Himself was not good enough? a. Because no one is as good as God including Jesus b. Because Jesus always exalts the Father above Himself c. Because Jesus was testing the reason why the young ruler called Him good d. Because Jesus wanted to teach the young man the real significance of “good” Answer: c. As He was walking by the way, a young ruler came running to Him, and kneeling, reverently saluted Him. “Good Master,” he said, “what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?” { COL 390.2} The ruler had addressed Christ merely as an honored rabbi, not discerning in Him the Son of God. The Saviour said, “Why callest thou Me good? There is none good but one, that is, God.” On what ground do you call Me good? God is the one good. If you recognize Me as such, you must receive Me as His Son and representative. {COL 390.3} a. Wrong– John 1:1 – The word was God b. Wrong– John 10:30 - I and my Father are one d. Wrong 92. According to Jesus the rich young ruler was lacking in? a. He was lacking the spirit of the commandments b. He was lacking in the tenth commandment which says “thou shalt not covet”

c. He was lacking in loving His neighbour d. All of the above Answer: d. The lover of self is a transgressor of the law. This Jesus desired to reveal to the young man, and He gave him a test that would make manifest the selfishness of his heart. He showed him the plague spot in his character. The young man desired no further enlightenment. He had cherished an idol in the soul; the world was his god. He professed to have kept the commandments, but he was destitute of the principle which is the very spirit and life of them all. He did not possess true love for God or man. This want was the want of everything that would qualify him to enter the kingdom of heaven. In his love of self and worldly gain he was out of harmony with the principles of heaven. {COL 392.1} 93. Which was easier to say - thy sins be forgiven thee or arise and walk? Choose carefully which was easier? Why Jesus said this and what lesson He was trying to teach? A. Assertion: Saying “Thy sins are forgiven” is easier Reason: Because nobody can verify whether someone’s sins are forgiven B. Assertion: Saying “Arise and Walk” is easier Reason: Because Jesus had been routinely healing the sick people and there have been many others in Jesus’ time doing the same C. Assertion: This miracle proved that Jesus could forgive sins Reason: Because Jesus first forgave sins and then healed the sick and God does not listen to a sinner D. Assertion: This miracle showed Jesus’ authority over sin Reason: The burden of the man with palsy was visibly taken away even as Jesus spake forgiveness; and this was the proof a. A and C are correct options b. B and D are correct options c. A and D are correct options d. B and C are correct options Answer: a. A is correct: Only God can truly know if someone’s sins are forgiven, hence it is easier to say “Your sins are forgiven” B is wrong: Doing a miracle is not humanly possible and it cannot happen by our effort – hence it is not easy C is correct: John 9:30,31: The man answered and said unto them, Why herein is a marvellous thing, that ye know not from whence he is, and yet he hath opened mine eyes. Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he heareth.

D Is wrong: Feelings are not proof of anything, though they may accompany the conversion experience – 1 John 3:20,21 For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things. Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God.

94. According to Jesus what ‘defiles’ a man? What lesson do we learn from this parable? A. It is only a parable - Jesus did not give permission for us to eat anything B. Eating anything is fine as Jesus declared that which goes inside cannot defile us C. Food has to be sanctified by the Word of God and Prayer - then only can we eat it D. Sin is formed in deeds/motives of heart rather than what he consumes as food a. A and B are correct b. A and C are correct c. A, C and D are correct d. A, B, C and D are correct Answer: c. A is correct: Parables are never meant to allow or disallow anything, instead they are used only to teach - Matthew 13:35 That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things which have been kept secret from the foundation of the world.

B is wrong: By virtue of A being correct

C is true: 1 Timothy 4:4,5 For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.

D is correct: The word of God judges the thoughts and intents of the heart - Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

95. Every scribe instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like a householder who brings old and new things from his treasure. From his treasure which things (specifically) does he bring out? What is the significance of the passage? a. Old and new things refer to the old and new covenants b. Old and new things refer to the old and the new testaments c. If only the new is taught, people will get bored because they say “the old is better” d. Nobody puts a new wine into old bottles Answer: b - The great storehouse of truth is the word of God—the written word, the book of nature, and the book of experience in God’s dealing with human life. Christ Object Lessons 125.2 96. What was the real motive behind Jesus’ first temptation? A. To cause Jesus to doubt and attempt to prove His relationship with God B. To provoke Jesus to use His divine powers for selfish gains C. To reveal the hidden powers of Jesus Christ D. To take advantage of the extreme hunger of Jesus a. A, B and C are correct b. A, B are correct c. C, D are correct d. B, C and D are correct Answer: A, B and D are correct among the above statements. However as among the given choices only ” b. A, B are correct” is correct. Hence “b” is the best answer 97. What was the sin in Jesus’ second temptation? a. To cause doubt in God’s promises b. To presume upon God’s promises c. To test the faith upon God’s promises d. To test Jesus’ Bible knowledge Answer: b The tempter thought to take advantage of Christ’s humanity, and urge Him to presumption. But while Satan can solicit, he cannot compel to sin. He said to Jesus, “Cast Thyself down,” knowing that he could not cast Him down; for God would interpose to deliver Him. Nor could Satan force Jesus to cast Himself down. Unless Christ should consent to temptation, He could not be overcome. Not all the power of earth or hell could force Him in the slightest degree to depart from the will of His Father. { DA 125.1} 98. What was the significance of the Wedding garment? Why should someone be thrown out for not wearing it? a. It was the wedding at King’s house; there should not be any discord; everyone should wear their uniforms b. The Wedding garment signified the grace of God; without it sinners case is hopeless c. The Wedding garment signified the Righteousness of Jesus Christ; without it the sinner cannot stand before the Holy King d. The King had already compromised once in bringing everyone from the streets for the wedding; He would not compromise again a second time

Answer: Although a,b and c are correct, the option ‘c’ is the most appropriate one, hence the “Best” answer 99. Jesus ate with sinners and publicans - what lesson do we learn from this? Justify His conduct. What lesson can we learn? a. We have to mingle freely with all classes of sinners b. We need to keep away from the self-righteous people like the pharisees c. We should call out sin by its right name d. We must associate with sinners to bring them the gospel Answer: d Luke 19:10 For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.

100. Why did John rebuke the Pharisees and Sadducees who came for Baptism? a. They did not get the proper Bible studies for preparation b. Some of them still believed that there is no resurrection and heaven c. They were still unrepentant; they did not forsake their sins d. They followed what the rest believed without thinking for themselves Answer: c Matthew 3:7,8 But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance:

Part III Practical Life Scenarios: 15 x 4 = 60 1. Your friend comes to you very excited. He tells you about how he met his mother at a séance (a place where they communicate with the dead people). She looked exactly like her and used the same words and gestures. He happily relates his conversations with his lost dead mom. His mom told him about heaven and God among many other things. You know that this is not his real mom but an evil spirit. He is sincere and genuinely believes this lie to be true. You say a prayer inside and start by telling him the Truth. To begin with, which relevant 4 verses will you quote to this brother?

Answer: Text Eccl 9:5-6, 10

Ps 115:17

Verse For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten. Also their love, and their hatred, and their envy, is now perished; neither have they any more a portion for ever in any [thing] that is done under the sun. Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do [it] with thy might; for [there is] no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest. The dead praise not the LORD, neither any that go down into silence.

Reason Dead do not know anything

They do not praise God

Job 14:12, 21 Ps 146:4

Isa 38:1819 Ps 88:1012 Ps 30:9 Ps 6:5 Rev 16:14 Lev 20:27 Isa 8:19-20

So man lieth down, and riseth not: till the heavens [be] no more, they shall not awake, nor be raised out of their sleep. His sons come to honour, and he knoweth [it] not; and they are brought low, but he perceiveth [it] not of them. His breath goeth forth, he returneth to his earth; in that very day his thoughts perish. For the grave cannot praise thee, death can [not] celebrate thee: they that go down into the pit cannot hope for thy truth. The living, the living, he shall praise thee, as I [do] this day: the father to the children shall make known thy truth. Wilt thou shew wonders to the dead? shall the dead arise [and] praise thee? Selah. Shall thy lovingkindness be declared in the grave? [or] thy faithfulness in destruction? Shall thy wonders be known in the dark? and thy righteousness in the land of forgetfulness? What profit [is there] in my blood, when I go down to the pit? Shall the dust praise thee? shall it declare thy truth? For in death [there is] no remembrance of thee: in the grave who shall give thee thanks? For they are the spirits of devils, working miracles, [which] go forth unto the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty. A man also or woman that hath a familiar spirit, or that is a wizard, shall surely be put to death: they shall stone them with stones: their blood [shall be] upon them. And when they shall say unto you, Seek unto them that have familiar spirits, and unto wizards that peep, and that mutter: should not a people seek unto their God? for the living to the dead? To the law and to the testimony: if theyspeak not according to this word, [it is] because [there is] no light in them.

They do not raise till heaven be no more His thoughts perish Dead do not praise God Ibid.

Ibid. Ibid. Spirit of Devil come as dead people God hates any communication with dead Living should not try to commune with dead

2. You are working at IT company as a Human Resource manager. You are very friendly with your subordinates. One of them is a Roman Catholic. She notices that you are different from other Christians in many areas (like you don’t drink wine or smoke and you are a vegetarian). A few times, she had talked with you about God, Religion and Bible. The date is November 1, 2018. Next day is “All Souls Day”. As she is a Roman Catholic, she comes to you applying for leave to attend mass. In the course of your conversation, she asks you as to why you don’t pray for ‘your loved dead souls’? Which 4 relevant verses will you quote. (Note that the idea of “All Souls Day” is based on dead people suffering in purgatory after their death. And they need the prayers of the living to be released to heaven) Answer: Text Eccl 9:5-6, 10

Job 14:12, 21

Verse For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten. Also their love, and their hatred, and their envy, is now perished; neither have they any more a portion for ever in any [thing] that is done under the sun. Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do [it] with thy might; for [there is] no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest. So man lieth down, and riseth not: till the heavens [be] no more, they shall not awake, nor be raised out of their sleep. His sons come to honour, and he knoweth [it] not; and they are brought low, but he perceiveth [it] not of them.

Reason Dead do not suffer – their thoughts perish

Dead do not awake till heavens are no more

Ps 6:5 Ps 88:10-12 Ps 115:17 Ps 146:4 John 11:11-14

Isa 38:18-19 Ps 30:9 Ps 104:29 Eccl 12:7

For in death [there is] no remembrance of thee: in the grave who shall give thee thanks? Wilt thou shew wonders to the dead? shall the dead arise [and] praise thee? Selah. Shall thy lovingkindness be declared in the grave? [or] thy faithfulness in destruction? Shall thy wonders be known in the dark? and thy righteousness in the land of forgetfulness? The dead praise not the LORD, neither any that go down into silence. His breath goeth forth, he returneth to his earth; in that very day his thoughts perish. These things said he: and after that he saith unto them, Our friend Lazarus sleepeth; but I go, that I may awake him out of sleep. Then said his disciples, Lord, if he sleep, he shall do well. Howbeit Jesus spake of his death: but they thought that he had spoken of taking of rest in sleep. Then said Jesus unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead. For the grave cannot praise thee, death can [not] celebrate thee: they that go down into the pit cannot hope for thy truth. The living, the living, he shall praise thee, as I [do] this day: the father to the children shall make known thy truth. What profit [is there] in my blood, when I go down to the pit? Shall the dust praise thee? shall it declare thy truth? Thou hidest thy face, they are troubled: thou takest away their breath, they die, and return to their dust. Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it.

Dead do not remember God Ibid

Ibid Thoughts perish Death is sleep, till raised by Jesus they do know anything Dead do not praise God Ibid Dead return to dust not to purgatory Ibid

3. Your teenage daughter suddenly fell sick with cough and fever. In spite of taking treatment, the condition worsened daily. Soon, she was admitted at hospital and moved to ICU. All this happened in three days you don’t know what to make out of it. The doctors tell you that she is diagnosed with swine flu and her lungs are currently very bad. Her chances of survival remain low. As a mother, you are devastated. You are continuously praying and waiting outside the ICU. Suddenly one of the doctors come out looking for you. He says how your daughter suddenly collapsed and they are currently trying their best to resuscitate her back to life. You break down in prayer before God. God hears your prayers and in a turn of a series of miracles (as the doctors called it), your daughter is back in your arms ready for discharge after 2 weeks. She remembers the events which had happened when her heart failed and she relates them to you. She tells of how she went to heaven and saw Jesus. She saw the angels and ate the heavenly food. Then Jesus told her that she must go back to earth and tell everyone that Sabbath is changed to Sunday. She is very confused with this experience. Which 4 relevant verses from the Scripture can you use to take a Bible study for your daughter? (Note that experiences like this are becoming very common among people. These are referred to as “Near Death Experiences”) Answer: Text Verse Eccl For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any 9:5-6, thing, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is 10 forgotten. Also their love, and their hatred, and their envy, is now perished; neither have they any more a portion for ever in any [thing] that is done under the sun. Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do [it] with thy might; for [there is] no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.

Reason Dead cannot know anything

Eccl 12:7 Ps 115:17 Job 14:12, 21 Ps 146:4

Isa 38:1819 Ps 88:1012 Ps 30:9 Ps 6:5 Isa 8:19-20

Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it. The dead praise not the LORD, neither any that go down into silence. So man lieth down, and riseth not: till the heavens [be] no more, they shall not awake, nor be raised out of their sleep. His sons come to honour, and he knoweth [it] not; and they are brought low, but he perceiveth [it] not of them. His breath goeth forth, he returneth to his earth; in that very day his thoughts perish. For the grave cannot praise thee, death can [not] celebrate thee: they that go down into the pit cannot hope for thy truth. The living, the living, he shall praise thee, as I [do] this day: the father to the children shall make known thy truth. Wilt thou shew wonders to the dead? shall the dead arise [and] praise thee? Selah. Shall thy lovingkindness be declared in the grave? [or] thy faithfulness in destruction? Shall thy wonders be known in the dark? and thy righteousness in the land of forgetfulness? What profit [is there] in my blood, when I go down to the pit? Shall the dust praise thee? shall it declare thy truth? For in death [there is] no remembrance of thee: in the grave who shall give thee thanks? And when they shall say unto you, Seek unto them that have familiar spirits, and unto wizards that peep, and that mutter: should not a people seek unto their God? for the living to the dead? To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, [it is] because [there is] no light in them.

Dust returns to earth Dead do not praise God Dead do not awake till heavens be no more Dead cannot think Dead do not praise God Ibid

Ibid Ibid Dead can’t communicate with the living

4. One of your close Adventist friends at school has died in a tragic road traffic accident. He was a loving friend and his life was an excellent Christian example to friends. The news came as a shock to all your classmates. With tears, everyone attended the funeral service. The preacher mentioned how God is in control of everything and has a purpose for those who love Him. He went on to say that the brother is ‘sleeping’ and safe in the heart of God. When Jesus comes again, He will sound the trumpet and all dead sleeping saints will resurrect to eternal life. Your other Christian classmates are amazed at this new teaching. Later they come to you (as you belong to the same Adventist church) and ask you to explain what the pastor meant by ‘sleeping’ and what happened at ‘resurrection’? Which 4 relevant Bible texts will you quote to take a Bible study for your friends? Answer: Text John 11:11-14

Job 14:12, 21

John 5:28-29

Verse These things said he: and after that he saith unto them, Our friend Lazarus sleepeth; but I go, that I may awake him out of sleep. Then said his disciples, Lord, if he sleep, he shall do well. Howbeit Jesus spake of his death: but they thought that he had spoken of taking of rest in sleep. Then said Jesus unto them plainly, Lazarus is dead. So man lieth down, and riseth not: till the heavens [be] no more, they shall not awake, nor be raised out of their sleep. His sons come to honour, and he knoweth [it] not; and they are brought low, but he perceiveth [it] not of them. Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation.

Reason Jesus says death is sleep

Death is sleep

Jesus will wake people from death by His voice

John 11:25-26

Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?

Jesus will resurrect people in the end because He is the resurrection and life

5. You have gone for an field trip with your work colleagues to the outskirts of Mysuru for 2 weeks. In the village where you stay, the locals caution you about a nearby deserted house. The family which owned and lived in that house 100 years ago, all died in mysterious circumstances. And their spirits now haunt the house. Those who have tried to live in that house have all reported many paranormal events (like vessels clanging/falling on the floor, doors opening and closing by themselves, people in white robes seen walking in the garden after midnight). Your friends are scared by these reports but they notice that you are not afraid. How will you explain the truth to them and at the same time also explain what causes these paranormal events? Mention 4 verses. Answer: Text Eccl 9:5-6, 10

Verse For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten. Also their love, and their hatred, and their envy, is now perished; neither have they any more a portion for ever in any [thing] that is done under the sun. Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do [it] with thy might; for [there is] no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest. Job So man lieth down, and riseth not: till the heavens [be] no more, 14:12, 21 they shall not awake, nor be raised out of their sleep. His sons come to honour, and he knoweth [it] not; and they are brought low, but he perceiveth [it] not of them. Ps 146:4 His breath goeth forth, he returneth to his earth; in that very day his thoughts perish.

Rev 16:14 Lev 20:27

Isa 8:19-20

Matt 24:24 Gen 3:4

For they are the spirits of devils, working miracles, [which] go forth unto the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty. A man also or woman that hath a familiar spirit, or that is a wizard, shall surely be put to death: they shall stone them with stones: their blood [shall be] upon them.

And when they shall say unto you, Seek unto them that have familiar spirits, and unto wizards that peep, and that mutter: should not a people seek unto their God? for the living to the dead? To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, [it is] because [there is] no light in them. For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if [it were] possible, they shall deceive the very elect. And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die.

Reason Dead cannot have feelings and they don’t have any portion in anything done under sun Dead do not perceive anything Dead can’t think – hence can’t have feelings Evil angels impersonate dead spirit All communication with dead is strictly forbidden Ibid

Satan can do great signs Immortality of soul is the serpent’s lie

6. Your Hindu friend believes that her dead grandmother has now taken the form of a crow. This is why every day without fail, she makes sure to cook extra rice and keep them in the terrace for the crows. On special occasions and festivals - she even takes extra pain and expense to keep chicken pieces. One day, you visit her at home. She asks you why you don’t believe in reincarnation. Which 4 relevant verses will you quote from the Scriptures. Answer: Text Job 14:12, 21

Eccl 9:5-6, 10

Verse So man lieth down, and riseth not: till the heavens [be] no more, they shall not awake, nor be raised out of their sleep. His sons come to honour, and he knoweth [it] not; and they are brought low, but he perceiveth [it] not of them.

Eccl 12:7

For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten. Also their love, and their hatred, and their envy, is now perished; neither have they any more a portion for ever in any [thing] that is done under the sun. Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do [it] with thy might; for [there is] no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest. Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it.

Ps 115:17

The dead praise not the LORD, neither any that go down into silence.

1Tim 6:15-16

Which in his times he shall shew, [who][ is] the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords; Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom [be] honour and power everlasting. Amen. Job 4:17 Shall mortal man be more just than God? shall a man be more pure than his maker? John Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are 5:28-29 in the graves shall hear his voice, And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation. Heb 9:27

And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:

2 Sam 12:23

But now he is dead, wherefore should I fast? can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me.

Reason After death resurrection happens when heavens are no more Dead do not know anything – they can’t do anything under sun There is no reincarnation Dead become silent God alone has immortality

Man is mortal Till called forth by Jesus the dead are in grave Man can live only once Dead cannot come to the living – only the living die

7. Your friends go out to watch a Horror documentary movie. They come back and start telling you how dead spirits can take possession of inanimate objects (like barbie dolls) or even living beings. They refer to the movie as evidence. Now you know clearly that it is not the dead spirits but rather the evil angels who can take possession of these objects or human beings. How will you explain this to your friends? Which 4 relevant Scripture will you quote?

Answer: Text

Rev 16:14 Isa 8:19-20

Matt 24:24 Gen 3:4 Eccl 9:5-6, 10

Ps 115:17 Job 14:12, 21

Ps 146:4

Ps 6:5

Verse For they are the spirits of devils, working miracles, [which] go forth unto the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty. And when they shall say unto you, Seek unto them that have familiar spirits, and unto wizards that peep, and that mutter: should not a people seek unto their God? for the living to the dead? To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, [it is] because [there is] no light in them. For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if [it were] possible, they shall deceive the very elect. And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die.

For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten. Also their love, and their hatred, and their envy, is now perished; neither have they any more a portion for ever in any [thing] that is done under the sun. Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do [it] with thy might; for [there is] no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest. The dead praise not the LORD, neither any that go down into silence. So man lieth down, and riseth not: till the heavens [be] no more, they shall not awake, nor be raised out of their sleep. His sons come to honour, and he knoweth [it] not; and they are brought low, but he perceiveth [it] not of them. His breath goeth forth, he returneth to his earth; in that very day his thoughts perish. For in death [there is] no remembrance of thee: in the grave who shall give thee thanks?

Reason The spirits of devils impersonate dead people Living must not seek the dead Devil will impersonate the dead and do wonders Serpent lied that life will continue after death Dead do not know anything

Dead become silent – cannot communicate Dead will raise only when heavens are no more Dead can’t have thoughts No remembrance in death

8. A local church member suddenly started claiming that God is showing her visions. She comes to different individuals and claims that “God revealed that they must do…”. Your Church is divided over this issue. Some believe her visions are from God while others don’t. You remember how the Bible asks us to not reject any message blindly but “Prove all things”. So you are praying and waiting on God to reveal the Truth. In this situation, one day she comes to you with a message from ‘God’. She claims to have seen your dead father in heaven. And wanted to pass on his message to you. After this incident, you know for sure that she is not from God. Why? Mention 4 relevant verses in this case. Answer: Text

Isa 8:19-20

Verse And when they shall say unto you, Seek unto them that have familiar spirits, and unto wizards that peep, and that mutter: should not a people seek unto their God? for the living to the dead? To the law

Reason Because what she says is against the

Lev 20:27 Matt 24:24 Eccl 9:5-6, 10

Ps 115:17 Job 14:12, 21

Ps 146:4

Isa 38:18-19 Ps 88:10-12 Ps 30:9 Ps 6:5

and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, [it is] because [there is] no light in them. A man also or woman that hath a familiar spirit, or that is a wizard, shall surely be put to death: they shall stone them with stones: their blood [shall be] upon them. For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if [it were] possible, they shall deceive the very elect. For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten. Also their love, and their hatred, and their envy, is now perished; neither have they any more a portion for ever in any [thing] that is done under the sun. Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do [it] with thy might; for [there is] no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest. The dead praise not the LORD, neither any that go down into silence. So man lieth down, and riseth not: till the heavens [be] no more, they shall not awake, nor be raised out of their sleep. His sons come to honour, and he knoweth [it] not; and they are brought low, but he perceiveth [it] not of them. His breath goeth forth, he returneth to his earth; in that very day his thoughts perish. For the grave cannot praise thee, death can [not] celebrate thee: they that go down into the pit cannot hope for thy truth. The living, the living, he shall praise thee, as I [do] this day: the father to the children shall make known thy truth. Wilt thou shew wonders to the dead? shall the dead arise [and] praise thee? Selah. Shall thy lovingkindness be declared in the grave? [or] thy faithfulness in destruction? Shall thy wonders be known in the dark? and thy righteousness in the land of forgetfulness? What profit [is there] in my blood, when I go down to the pit? Shall the dust praise thee? shall it declare thy truth? For in death [there is] no remembrance of thee: in the grave who shall give thee thanks?

Bible, she can’t have light All communication with the dead are forbidden False prophets will arise and shew miracles The dead don’t know anything

Dead do not praise God Dead are not in heaven – they sleep The thoughts perish once people die Dead don’t praise God Ibid

Ibid Ibid

9. You and your spouse are converted to Adventism recently. Your Baptist relatives strongly opposed your move. Currently, your father’s first year death anniversary is coming up in two days. All your relatives are waiting for an announcement of a memorial service according to the customs and traditions of their denomination. But seeing that you are totally silent about it, they grow very concerned. They tell you that your father is right then in heaven and looking down on them. And he will become very sad if they don’t remember him with a memorial service. Which 4 relevant Bible texts will you direct their attention to? Answer: Text Eccl 9:5-6, 10

Verse For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten. Also their love, and their hatred, and their envy, is now perished; neither have they any more a portion for ever in any [thing] that is done under the sun. Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do [it] with thy might; for [there is] no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.

Reason Dead do not know anything, their feelings perish

Ps 115:17 Job 14:12, 21

Ps 146:4

Isa 38:18-19 Ps 88:10-12 Ps 30:9 Ps 6:5 John 5:28-29

John 11:25-26

The dead praise not the LORD, neither any that go down into silence. So man lieth down, and riseth not: till the heavens [be] no more, they shall not awake, nor be raised out of their sleep. His sons come to honour, and he knoweth [it] not; and they are brought low, but he perceiveth [it] not of them. His breath goeth forth, he returneth to his earth; in that very day his thoughts perish. For the grave cannot praise thee, death can [not] celebrate thee: they that go down into the pit cannot hope for thy truth. The living, the living, he shall praise thee, as I [do] this day: the father to the children shall make known thy truth. Wilt thou shew wonders to the dead? shall the dead arise [and] praise thee? Selah. Shall thy lovingkindness be declared in the grave? [or] thy faithfulness in destruction? Shall thy wonders be known in the dark? and thy righteousness in the land of forgetfulness? What profit [is there] in my blood, when I go down to the pit? Shall the dust praise thee? shall it declare thy truth? For in death [there is] no remembrance of thee: in the grave who shall give thee thanks? Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation. Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?

Dead don’t praise God Dead don’t rise till the end Dead can’t think Dead don’t praise God Ibid.

Ibid. Ibid. Dead are in grave till resurrection Ibid

10. You have been taking a Bible study on State of the Dead for one of your friends who is a Methodist. He is amazed at all the verses that you have been showing him. He decides to bring his church pastor along, intending that with his immense Bible knowledge the pastor can fix things up. So a friendly debate/Bible study was setup. The pastor starts off by saying that “Souls are immortal and they don’t die”. He goes on to quote that ‘spirit returns to God at death’, ‘only body and not soul can be destroyed by man’, ‘souls are either in Abraham’s bosom or eternal hell’, ‘souls are even now crying under the altar’. The Methodist pastor sits down satisfied with his arguments and rests his case. Now it is your turn to speak. Which 4 relevant verses will you quote from Scripture to prove that ‘Souls are mortal’ and can die? Answer: Text 1Tim 6:15-16

Verse Which in his times he shall shew, [who][ is] the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords; Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom [be] honour and power everlasting. Amen. Job 4:17 Shall mortal man be more just than God? shall a man be more pure than his maker? Matt And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the 10:28 soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. Ezek Behold, all souls are mine; as the soul of the father, so also the soul 18:4 of the son is mine: the soul that sinneth, it shall die.

Reason God alone has immortality

Man is mortal Souls can be destroyed Souls that sin will die

11. Your family is studying Bible doctrines together every Sabbath. As the father and head of the family, you are leading out the study yourself. This Sabbath you are reading the doctrine of State of the

Dead. And you teach your children how Jesus compares death to sleep. Your younger child is 8 years old and she asks a question “if death is just a sleep, is it possible to dream or wake up or even walk while sleeping?” This question is unexpected and everyone now looks to you for an answer. Which 4 verses will you quote to show your family that in death, a person is not aware of anything and cannot do anything in death? Answer: Text Verse Eccl For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing, 9:5-6, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten. 10 Also their love, and their hatred, and their envy, is now perished; neither have they any more a portion for ever in any [thing] that is done under the sun. Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do [it] with thy might; for [there is] no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest. Ps The dead praise not the LORD, neither any that go down into silence. 115:17

Job 14:12, 21

So man lieth down, and riseth not: till the heavens [be] no more, they shall not awake, nor be raised out of their sleep. His sons come to honour, and he knoweth [it] not; and they are brought low, but he perceiveth [it] not of them.

Ps 146:4

His breath goeth forth, he returneth to his earth; in that very day his thoughts perish.

Isa 38:1819

For the grave cannot praise thee, death can [not] celebrate thee: they that go down into the pit cannot hope for thy truth. The living, the living, he shall praise thee, as I [do] this day: the father to the children shall make known thy truth. Wilt thou shew wonders to the dead? shall the dead arise [and] praise thee? Selah. Shall thy lovingkindness be declared in the grave? [or] thy faithfulness in destruction? Shall thy wonders be known in the dark? and thy righteousness in the land of forgetfulness? What profit [is there] in my blood, when I go down to the pit? Shall the dust praise thee? shall it declare thy truth?

Ps 88:1012 Ps 30:9 Ps 6:5 Eccl 12:7 Ps 104:29 Eccl 3:19-21

Reason Unlike sleeping person, dead can’t know anything Dead do not praise God Dead do not awake till heavens are no more Dead can’t think Dead can’t praise God Ibid

Ibid.

For in death [there is] no remembrance of thee: in the grave who shall give thee thanks?

Ibid.

Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it.

We become dust upon death Ibid.

Thou hidest thy face, they are troubled: thou takest away their breath, they die, and return to their dust. For that which befalleth the sons of men befalleth beasts; even one thing befalleth them: as the one dieth, so dieth the other; yea, they have all one breath; so that a man hath no preeminence above a beast: for all [is] vanity. All go unto one place; all are of the dust, and all turn to dust again. Who knoweth the spirit of man that goeth upward, and the spirit of the beast that goeth downward to the earth?

Ibid.

12. You are invited to speak to a Sunday congregation. You go prepared to speak about Christ’s ministry in the Sanctuary. As you await your time, a couple came and testify about their son who died two years ago. In their witness, they mention how they saw in their vision their son in heaven praising God.

They confess with tears and the congregation is moved. The Holy Spirit moves upon your heart to change the topic to State of the Dead. You need to select four clear passages from the Bible saying “that the dead do not praise God” to start off your sermon. Which will be your choice? Answer: Text Isa 8:19-20

Eccl 9:5-6, 10

Ps 115:17 Job 14:12, 21 Ps 146:4

Isa 38:1819 Ps 88:1012 Ps 30:9 Ps 6:5

Verse And when they shall say unto you, Seek unto them that have familiar spirits, and unto wizards that peep, and that mutter: should not a people seek unto their God? for the living to the dead? To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, [it is] because [there is] no light in them. For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten. Also their love, and their hatred, and their envy, is now perished; neither have they any more a portion for ever in any [thing] that is done under the sun. Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do [it] with thy might; for [there is] no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest. The dead praise not the LORD, neither any that go down into silence. So man lieth down, and riseth not: till the heavens [be] no more, they shall not awake, nor be raised out of their sleep. His sons come to honour, and he knoweth [it] not; and they are brought low, but he perceiveth [it] not of them. His breath goeth forth, he returneth to his earth; in that very day his thoughts perish. For the grave cannot praise thee, death can [not] celebrate thee: they that go down into the pit cannot hope for thy truth. The living, the living, he shall praise thee, as I [do] this day: the father to the children shall make known thy truth. Wilt thou shew wonders to the dead? shall the dead arise [and] praise thee? Selah. Shall thy lovingkindness be declared in the grave? [or] thy faithfulness in destruction? Shall thy wonders be known in the dark? and thy righteousness in the land of forgetfulness? What profit [is there] in my blood, when I go down to the pit? Shall the dust praise thee? shall it declare thy truth? For in death [there is] no remembrance of thee: in the grave who shall give thee thanks?

Reason God strictly forbids all communication with dead Dead no not know anything. They don’t have any feelings or memory Dead do not praise God Dead don’t awake – hence can’t praise God Dead can’t think – hence can’t praise Dead can’t praise Ibid

Ibid Ibid

13. You are taking Bible study on State of the Dead for one of your Pentecost friends. She is confused about so many entities like ‘spirit’, ‘soul’, ‘breath’, ‘life’, ‘body’, ‘conscience’, ‘mind’. You need to show her from the Bible that only three definitive terms are used to describe life and death, namely - ‘spirit’, ‘soul’ and ‘body’. Which four verses talking about creation and death will you use to establish the point? Answer: Text Gen 2:7

Eccl 12:7

Verse And the LORD God formed man [of] the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul. Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it.

Reason Dust, Spirit and soul Dust goes back to earth and spirit returns to God

Jas 2:26

For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.

Job 27:3

All the while my breath [is] in me, and the spirit of God [is] in my nostrils;

Ps 104:29

Thou hidest thy face, they are troubled: thou takest away their breath, they die, and return to their dust.

Eccl 3:19-21

For that which befalleth the sons of men befalleth beasts; even one thing befalleth them: as the one dieth, so dieth the other; yea, they have all one breath; so that a man hath no preeminence above a beast: for all [is] vanity. All go unto one place; all are of the dust, and all turn to dust again. Who knoweth the spirit of man that goeth upward, and the spirit of the beast that goeth downward to the earth?

Body and Spirit together makes a living person Spirit is another word for breath When God takes away breath, creatures die Man die like animals

14. You and your friend are engineering students at a prestigious college in Delhi. Both of you are staying at hostel. Your friend regularly attends church but lacks a solid knowledge of the Truth. One day, he invites you over to his room to watch Harry Potter together. Harry Potter talks about familiar spirits, witchcraft, wizardry and so forth… Which four verses you will use to say that witchcraft is prohibited strongly in the Bible? Answer: Text Isa 8:19-20

Lev 20:27 Matt 24:24

Rev 16:14 Gen 3:4

Verse And when they shall say unto you, Seek unto them that have familiar spirits, and unto wizards that peep, and that mutter: should not a people seek unto their God? for the living to the dead? To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, [it is] because [there is] no light in them. A man also or woman that hath a familiar spirit, or that is a wizard, shall surely be put to death: they shall stone them with stones: their blood [shall be] upon them. For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if [it were] possible, they shall deceive the very elect.

For they are the spirits of devils, working miracles, [which] go forth unto the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty. And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die.

Reason Witchcraft is strongly forbidden

Witchcraft is punishable with death False Christs and false prophets will do many miracles Spirits of devils work miracles Satan’s lie is the foundation of witchcraft

15. One of your friends is having an unplanned pregnancy and has doubts about abortion. Which 4 verses can you show her to state that life belongs to God and only He can end it? Answer: Text

Verse

Reason

Ezek 18:4 Eccl 8:8

Gen 2:7

Eccl 12:7 Job 27:3 Ps 104:29 Matt 10:28

Behold, all souls are mine; as the soul of the father, so also the soul of the son is mine: the soul that sinneth, it shall die. [There is] no man that hath power over the spirit to retain the spirit; neither [hath he] power in the day of death: and [there is] no discharge in [that] war; neither shall wickedness deliver those that are given to it. And the LORD God formed man [of] the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul. Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it. All the while my breath [is] in me, and the spirit of God [is] in my nostrils; Thou hidest thy face, they are troubled: thou takest away their breath, they die, and return to their dust. And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. Prepared by

Highways and Hedges

Souls belong to God Man can’t take the power to end life God created man – hence God owns man God takes back the spirit The spirit belongs to God God takes life away God only can destroy soul