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~' QUESTIONS
1. What evil characteristics were manifested in the life
of, Joseph's brethren? Gen. 37:3-11.
2. What p did they take after yielding to Satan's
, temptation to kill Joseph? Gen. 37·2&-28. ~I't t
Joseph's
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by warfare as Moses thought, but by His own mighty
power, that the glory might be ascribed to Him al "-
"Patriarchs and Prophets," P. 247.
11. What grace needed to be developed lin Moses' before
he could become the leader of Israel? Heb. 10:36. .
1'2. In what way did Moses ,.acquire patience, and how
much time did he require. to ev:elop iliis characteris-
tic? Ex. 3:1; Acts 7:30.-4-e
NOTE: "In the solemn grandeur of the everlasting
bills he beheld the majesty of the Most High, and in con-
trast realized how powerless and insignificant were. the
gods of Egypt. Everywhere the Creator's name was writ-
ten. Moses seemed to stand. in His presence, and to be
overshadowed by His power. Here h' r'de and se ~uf-
ie cy was swe t away, In the stern simplicity 0 nis
WI erness I e, ilie results of the ease and luxury of
Egypt disappeared. Moses became patient, reverent, and
bumble 'very. meek, above all men which were upon the
face of the earth,' ~ t ~ ~ ~ 'n t e mi hty G d
o J c ."-"Patriarc an rop e s," p. 2 .
13. To whom, next to Giod. was Moses indebted for his
qualification as a great leader?
ANSWER: "Let ~ feel that her moments .
are priceless; her work WIll be tested in the solemn day
of accounts. Then it will be found that many of the
fililures and crimes of men and women have resulted from
the ignorance and neglect of those whose duty it was to
~uide their childish feet in the right way. tI Then it will
be found that many who have blessed the world with the
light of genius and truth and holiness, owe the principles
that ere the mainspring of their influence and success
to a praying Christian mother.'T'"Patriarchs and Pro-
phets," p. 24~ J / '
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Lesson No.4-Sabbath, April 211, 1946. q.~
THE DEPARTURE FROM EGYPT
QUESTIONS
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1. Why was Moses not willing to accept the commissIon
to deliver Israel? Ex. 4:10-14.
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NOTE: "He (Moses)' had been so long away from
the Egyptians that he had not so clear knowledge and
ready use of their lallguage as when he was among
them. . . . Moses was now directed to Aaron, his elder
brother, who, having been in daily use of the language of
the Egyptians, was able to speak it perfectly. He was
told that Aaron was coming to meet him."-"Patriarchs
and Prophets," p. 254.
2. When Moses return'ed to Egypt, what did he first do?
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3. In what condition were the children of Israel at that
time?
ANSWER: "In their bondage the Israelites had to
some extent lost the knowledge of God's law, and they
had departed from its precepts. The Sabbath had been
generally disregarded, and the exactions of their task-
masters made its observance apparently impossible. But
Mose,', had shown his ~eople that obedience to God was
the first condition of. de~~; ana 'the ell'ort~
to restore tfie"ObServance-of TheSabbath had come .to the
notice of their oppressors."-"Patriarchs and Prophets,"
p. 258. '
4. W!hen Moses asked Pharaoh to let Isra'el go, what
answer did he receive, and what did the. king com-
mand? Ex. 5:4-9. '
5. What did some of the children of Israel as' a result
of their oppression do, and what was their position to-
ward Moses and Aaron? Ex. 5:19-21.
6. When God saw that Pharao-h stood in ,the way of let-
ting His people go, what decision did He make? Ex.
6:1. I
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Lesson No. 6-Sabbath, May 11, 1946.
ANSWER: "~G~od~i:;":~~~~~il;
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to'Yard the Lord's servants? 1 Tim. 5:19. ?I? J}J....I
BAALAM
QUESTIONS
1. Why does God permit temptations and trials to pass
over His people?
ANSWER: "It is'thus that God still tests His people.
And if they fail to endure the trial, He brings them
agajn to the same point, and the second time the trial
~ill co~e ~loser,. and b e ·e than the - preced-
mg. ThIs IS contmued u ey ear the test, or, jf they
are still rebellious, God withdraws His light from them,
and leaves them in darkness."-"Patriarchs and Prophets,"
p. 437.
2. Where do we find the IsraeHtes again in their. wan·
d-erings? Num. 22:1. .
3). What came upon the ·Moabites when they saw the
children of !,srael in the plalins of Moab Olli the shore
of the Jordan? NUilll. 22:2, 3.
4. To whom did the king of t e Moabites send m,>elssen.
geis and forr what purpose? 'Nurn:. 22:5, &
5. What means were used by the messengers to win
Baalam to curse Israel? Num. 22:7.
6. After Baalam had listened to their report, what answer
did be give them? Num. 22:8·11. _
7. Did Baalam know the will of God concerning Israel?
What did he do? Num. ~2:12, 13.
NOTE: "He was not ignorant of God's work in be-
half of Israel; and when the messengers announced their
errand, he well knew that it was his duty to refuse the
rewards of Balak, and to dismiss the ambassadors."-"Pat-
riarchs and Prophets," p. 439.
8. What did the king of the Moabites then do, and what
answer did Baalam give to these representatives?
Num. 2'2:15.19. ' .
NOTE: "A second time Baalam was tested. In re-
sponse to the solicitations of the ambassadors, he pro·'
fessed great conscientiousnes.s and integrity, assuring them
that 'no amount of gold and silver could induce him to go-
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contrary to the will of God. But he longed to comply
with the king's request; and. although the will of God had
- been already definitely made known to him, he urged the
messengers to tarry, that he might further inquire of
God; as though the Infinite One were a man, to be per-
suaded."-"Patriarchs and Prophets," p. 440.
9'. When Baalam refused to do God's will, what answer
did he r.ecei.ve? Num. 22:20.
10. What sin cherished in the life of Baalam caused his
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rum.
ANSWER:' "Baalam 'loved the wages of unrighteous-
ness.' The sin of covetousness, which God declares to be
idolatry. had made him a time-server, and through this
one fault, Satan gained entire control "of him. It was
this that caused his ruin."-"Patrial'chs and Prophets," pp.
439. 440.