Sermon Notes

SBS   Sermon Notes  Module 14

Examination File 2

"Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves..."

The Answers to the following Questions can all be found in the sermons of Module 2

Question 1: The Almighty's love prompted Him to redeem mankind.
How was our redemption made possible and what is our heavenly Father's ultimate purpose in redeeming us?
Quote Bible texts. See Sermon Note 02/01. for answer.

Question 2: Yeshua the Redeemer has been given all power by His Father in heaven.
Power over what and for what?
Quote Bible texts. See Sermon Note 02/02 for answer.

Question 3: The Almighty is eager to give His children His Holy Spirit. But He often holds back.
Why?
Quote Bible texts. See Sermon Note 02/03 for answer.

Question 4: Not all the angels in heaven are holy. In fact, Satan led millions in a revolt against God. These evil beings are now man's main enemy.
How can a true believer overcome Satan and his evil host and what are our main weapons in the spiritual warfare against evil?
Quote Bible texts. See Sermon Note 02/04 for answer.

Question 5: The wisest men in both the Old and New Testaments (Solomon and Jesus) recommend obedience to Yahweh's law as a duty, as evidence of living faith and true love.
But why is obedience so important and how will it figure in the Day of Judgement?
Quote Bible texts. See Sermon Note 02/05 for answer.

Question 6: The world is full of trouble, pain and death.
What is it that makes the true believer so joyful?
Quote Bible texts. See Sermon Note 02/06 for answer.

Question 7: The prophet Habakkuk just couldn't understand the prosperity of the wicked and the suffering of the righteous.
Where did he go and what did he see that changed his mind so dramatically?
Quote Bible texts. See Sermon Note 02/07 for answer.

Question 8: Ingratitude is a trait of this evil generation. The kindest of favours are often looked upon as rights and thankfulness is seldom expressed.
But why should the true believer keep thanking God; especially when some unpleasant experience comes his/her way?
Quote Bible texts. See Sermon Note 02/08 for answer.

Question 9: Whilst sustaining the mighty universe, there are certain things which gladden the heart of the Creator.
Name the things that please God and tell how a true believer can add to His pleasure.
Quote Bible texts. See Sermon Note 02/09 for answer.

Question 10: Yahweh has a vineyard which He has hired out. From this vineyard He is expecting fruit.
What is the vineyard and what constitutes the fruit the Almighty is looking for?
Quote Bible texts. See Sermon Note 02/10 for answer.

Question 11: The human will is like the steering wheel in a car. Too often we are in conflict with the will of God. He wants to take us in one direction and we want to go in another.
What are the benefits of surrendering to His will?
Quote Bible texts. See Sermon Note 02/11 for answer.

Question 12: In a world of multiple distractions it is so easy to forget vital matters.
Name a few things which we are told - yea commanded - to remember and also the things we are told to forget.
Quote Bible texts. See Sermon Note 02/12 for answer.

Examination File 1 Examination File 3

SBS   Sermon Notes  Module 14


June 2000
Stewarton Bible School, Stewarton, Scotland