BI 205 Textbook RR3 (Hebrews through Epilogue)
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Scripture’s Story: A Unifying Hope
, Reading Response 3
Hebrews through Epilogue, pp. 169–193
Question 1:
Give three examples from
Scripture's Story
, pp. 169–193, where the authors discussed the theme of
God's destruction / disciplining of evil in Hebrews through the book’s epilogue
. Begin each answer by noting the
page number where your answer was found. Be sure to give each example using 1–2 complete sentences for a total
of no fewer than twenty words.
1.
On page 181, the author discusses how God would use the “Day of the Lord” as the means to
destroy evil and purify creation. This is a clear example of how God will one day destroy evil.
2.
On page 187, the author talks about the opening of the seals and how these are the judgements
on this sinful world and the evil/wickedness that exists. This one of the final ways God will
destroy Evil.
3.
On page 189, the author talks about the assurance that Babylon will fall, and this is one more of
God’s guarantee of the destruction of evil.
Question 2:
Give three examples from
Scripture's Story
, pp. 169–193, where the authors discussed the theme of
God's restoring creation in Hebrews through the book’s epilogue
. Begin each answer by noting the page number
where your answer was found. Be sure to give each example using 1–2 complete sentences for a total of no fewer
than twenty words.
1.
On page 190, the author talks about the final arrival of the new creation. Here the new heaven
and new earth are finally created and through this God has finally restored his creation for the
last time.
2.
On page 171, the author talks about the Lord one day restoring all things and bringing the world
back to its perfect state.
3.
On page 177, the authors mention how the Old Testament believers had faith in the coming of
the new creation. They longed for the “better country” which was promised by God. Our faith
will not be in vain for the Lord will restore his creation.
Question 3:
Give three examples from
Scripture's Story
, pp. 169–193, where the authors discussed the theme of
God's desire to dwell with his people in Hebrews through the book’s epilogue
. Begin each answer by noting the
page number where your answer was found. Be sure to give each example using 1–2 complete sentences for a total
of no fewer than twenty words.
1.
On page 191, the author talks about God freely dwelling with his people in the New Jerusalem.
Here we see not only a desire but God dwelling with us forever.
2.
On page 177, the author exhorts his readers to cling to the grace of God and the hope that one
day we will dwell with him in eternity. God has always desired to dwell with us and will by
calling each of us home one day soon.
3.
On page 183, the author talks about how Jude uses three different examples to demonstrate
that God saves his own yet judges those who reject Him. God will save those that love him and
through that we will dwell with him for eternity.
Question 4:
What truth about God's character or actions stood out to you the most from the reading? How will
that influence your walk with Him today? Begin your answer by noting the page number where this truth is
discussed. Be sure to give your answer using 1–2 complete sentences for a total of no fewer than twenty words.
1.
Page 191, The truth that I found that stood out the most is the fact that no matter what we will suffer
though God for God, we will dwell with him forever. God has saved all of us and in the end we will be
with Him forever.
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