Bible Quiz: The Law as Teacher
1. In Deuteronomy 6:5, which of the following is NOT one of the areas to love the Lord.
A. soul
B. strength
C. heart
D. blood ✔
2. Which of the following is NOT true about God's law.
A. The law has only a negative function, to show us our sins. ✔
B. God’s law can’t give life.
C. The law points us to the way of life through Christ.
D. The law shows us our need of grace.
3. Deuteronomy 31:9-13 contains Moses’ last words to Israel before they enter the promised land. What is it about?
A. Reminders on how to train the children for battle
B. Instructions for God's people to follow the way of life ✔
C. Methods on how to conquer the enemy.
D. Ways on how to destroy the idols.
4. In Deuteronomy 31:13, Moses describes the importance of future generations’ learning the law as a two-step process. What is it?
A. (i) fear the Lord; (ii) do prayer and fasting
B. (i) hear the law; (ii) learn to teach others
C. (i) hear the law; (ii) learn to fear the Lord ✔
D. (i) obey the law; (ii) live abundantly
5. Moses knows that after his death, the Israelites will misbehave in Canaan. So he instructs the Levites to place the ___ next to the ark of the covenant.
A. unleavened bread
B. wooden stick
C. tablets of stone
D. Book of the Law ✔
6. Moses instructs the Levites to place the Book of the Law next to the ark of the covenant in order for it to be the ___.
A. law
B. witness ✔
C. accuser
D. servant
7. In Deuteronomy 31:19, God instructed Moses to write down what God has taught him and teach the Israelites about it so that it `may be a witness for God against Israel.` What is it?
A. a story
B. a letter
C. a book
D. a song ✔
8. In Joshua 1:7-8, what are the marks of success in God's eyes?
A. self-reliance
B. creativity and talent
C. innovation and risk-taking
D. obedience ✔
9. Some people are faithful, loving, and obedient. And yet disaster strikes them as well. Why?
A. Christians must rely to self to be safe.
B. None of us are immune to the results of sin. ✔
C. God's people must obey the law letter by letter.
D. If failed, one must try prayer and fasting.
10. Who is the best example of a man who lived a perfect obedience to God and His law yet suffered and tested severely?
A. Joseph in Egypt
B. Jesus ✔
C. Job
D. Moses
A. soul
B. strength
C. heart
D. blood ✔
2. Which of the following is NOT true about God's law.
A. The law has only a negative function, to show us our sins. ✔
B. God’s law can’t give life.
C. The law points us to the way of life through Christ.
D. The law shows us our need of grace.
3. Deuteronomy 31:9-13 contains Moses’ last words to Israel before they enter the promised land. What is it about?
A. Reminders on how to train the children for battle
B. Instructions for God's people to follow the way of life ✔
C. Methods on how to conquer the enemy.
D. Ways on how to destroy the idols.
4. In Deuteronomy 31:13, Moses describes the importance of future generations’ learning the law as a two-step process. What is it?
A. (i) fear the Lord; (ii) do prayer and fasting
B. (i) hear the law; (ii) learn to teach others
C. (i) hear the law; (ii) learn to fear the Lord ✔
D. (i) obey the law; (ii) live abundantly
5. Moses knows that after his death, the Israelites will misbehave in Canaan. So he instructs the Levites to place the ___ next to the ark of the covenant.
A. unleavened bread
B. wooden stick
C. tablets of stone
D. Book of the Law ✔
6. Moses instructs the Levites to place the Book of the Law next to the ark of the covenant in order for it to be the ___.
A. law
B. witness ✔
C. accuser
D. servant
7. In Deuteronomy 31:19, God instructed Moses to write down what God has taught him and teach the Israelites about it so that it `may be a witness for God against Israel.` What is it?
A. a story
B. a letter
C. a book
D. a song ✔
8. In Joshua 1:7-8, what are the marks of success in God's eyes?
A. self-reliance
B. creativity and talent
C. innovation and risk-taking
D. obedience ✔
9. Some people are faithful, loving, and obedient. And yet disaster strikes them as well. Why?
A. Christians must rely to self to be safe.
B. None of us are immune to the results of sin. ✔
C. God's people must obey the law letter by letter.
D. If failed, one must try prayer and fasting.
10. Who is the best example of a man who lived a perfect obedience to God and His law yet suffered and tested severely?
A. Joseph in Egypt
B. Jesus ✔
C. Job
D. Moses
“That so-called faith in Christ which professes to release men from the obligation of obedience to God, is not faith, but presumption. ‘By grace are ye saved through faith.’ But ‘faith, if it hath not works, is dead.’ Ephesians 2:8; James 2:17. Jesus said of Himself before He came to earth, ‘I delight to do Thy will, O My God: yea, Thy law is within My heart.’ Psalm 40:8. And just before He ascended again to heaven He declared, ‘I have kept My Father’s commandments, and abide in His love.’ John 15:10. The Scripture says, ‘Hereby we do know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments … . He that saith he abideth in Him ought himself also so to walk even as He walked.’ 1 John 2:3-6.” — Ellen G. White, Steps to Christ, p. 61.
For the most part, there is a depressing cycle of (1) laws given or repeated, (2) laws violated, and (3) God’s anger as a result of the violation and the horrible consequences that follow.
This cycle happens again and again, to the point where we as readers ask ourselves in frustration, “What is Israel’s problem? They are the most stubborn, rebellious group of people on the face of the earth.”
We act shocked at Israel’s failures for 30 seconds, and then something happens. Slowly we look away from the nation of Israel and instead gaze into the proverbial mirror and see the reflection of our personal histories. If we are honest, we see some striking similarities between ourselves and Israel, and like King David unwittingly condemning himself upon hearing Nathan’s parable, we, too, hear the law announce to us, “Thou art the man” (2 Sam. 12:7).
What we learn here is something fundamental about God Himself. What kind of Being is this who willingly enters into a covenant relationship with a people He knows beforehand will be unfaithful to Him? We marry with the expectation that our spouse will be faithful to us till death. If we were unsure, we probably wouldn’t commit.
And yet, the God of the Hebrews, our God, embraces us with open arms, knowing that He will be stabbed in the back by our sin and rebellion against Him.
The mere fact that He enters into committed relationships with people such as us is a miracle in itself. His later promises of salvation, forgiveness, and restoration are the simple outgrowth of a divine heart that counts the cost of our rebellion and sin and concludes the price small enough for a chance to be in our company for eternity.
The first step in really applying the law to one’s life is reading and prayerfully reflecting on it. And we are not talking about just the Ten Commandments. They will forever have a hallowed place in both Christian and Judaic circles, and they should. The Law as defined as Torah or the first five books of the Old Testament is what the ancients meant when speaking of Law. Once we realize this, “law” takes on a definition that demands broadening. The Garden of Eden story—that’s Law; all the stories of Abraham—that’s Law; the parting of the Red Sea—that’s Law; et cetera. For this reason, Law also is properly translated as “teaching” or “instruction.”
Yes, we would all hope that we would allow the Law that God gave us to actually teach us something. It would be strange to think otherwise, and how unfortunate it is that sometimes the Instruction (i.e., the Law) is the last place people (even Christians) look for instruction.
Sabbath School Lesson | Christian Education | Lesson 3 | October 10-16, 2020 | The Law as Teacher
For the most part, there is a depressing cycle of (1) laws given or repeated, (2) laws violated, and (3) God’s anger as a result of the violation and the horrible consequences that follow.
This cycle happens again and again, to the point where we as readers ask ourselves in frustration, “What is Israel’s problem? They are the most stubborn, rebellious group of people on the face of the earth.”
We act shocked at Israel’s failures for 30 seconds, and then something happens. Slowly we look away from the nation of Israel and instead gaze into the proverbial mirror and see the reflection of our personal histories. If we are honest, we see some striking similarities between ourselves and Israel, and like King David unwittingly condemning himself upon hearing Nathan’s parable, we, too, hear the law announce to us, “Thou art the man” (2 Sam. 12:7).
What we learn here is something fundamental about God Himself. What kind of Being is this who willingly enters into a covenant relationship with a people He knows beforehand will be unfaithful to Him? We marry with the expectation that our spouse will be faithful to us till death. If we were unsure, we probably wouldn’t commit.
And yet, the God of the Hebrews, our God, embraces us with open arms, knowing that He will be stabbed in the back by our sin and rebellion against Him.
The mere fact that He enters into committed relationships with people such as us is a miracle in itself. His later promises of salvation, forgiveness, and restoration are the simple outgrowth of a divine heart that counts the cost of our rebellion and sin and concludes the price small enough for a chance to be in our company for eternity.
The first step in really applying the law to one’s life is reading and prayerfully reflecting on it. And we are not talking about just the Ten Commandments. They will forever have a hallowed place in both Christian and Judaic circles, and they should. The Law as defined as Torah or the first five books of the Old Testament is what the ancients meant when speaking of Law. Once we realize this, “law” takes on a definition that demands broadening. The Garden of Eden story—that’s Law; all the stories of Abraham—that’s Law; the parting of the Red Sea—that’s Law; et cetera. For this reason, Law also is properly translated as “teaching” or “instruction.”
Yes, we would all hope that we would allow the Law that God gave us to actually teach us something. It would be strange to think otherwise, and how unfortunate it is that sometimes the Instruction (i.e., the Law) is the last place people (even Christians) look for instruction.
Sabbath School Lesson | Christian Education | Lesson 3 | October 10-16, 2020 | The Law as Teacher
