Chapter 17

Pages 238-252

This chapter and the next divide up the consideration of the seven last plagues and their effect, first on the wicked, then the righteous.LDE-SG 41.1

1. Note the actions of God’s angels in holding events back:
They hold back ____________________________ (LDE 238:3)
They restrain ________________________ (LDE 239:1)
They hold in check ___________________________ (LDE 239:3)LDE-SG 41.2

2. The glory of God is shown in His ___________________ and His ___________________. (LDE 240:1)LDE-SG 41.3

3. At the present time Jesus is our ___________________, but when the judgment is complete He will become ___________________. (LDE 240:3)LDE-SG 41.4

4. In no government can lawbreakers determine their own ___________________. (LDE 241:1)LDE-SG 41.5

5. “Law that has no ___________________ is of no ___________________.” (LDE 241:1)LDE-SG 41.6

6. What actions would God NOT allow Noah or Lot to take? (LDE 241:2)

LDE-SG 41.7

7. Under what circumstances does God remove His protection from us? (LDE 242:1)

LDE-SG 41.8

8. Give some examples from the Bible of the destructive power of God’s angels. (LDE 243)

LDE-SG 42.1

9. “The same destructive ___________________ exercised by ___________________ angels when God commands, will be exercised by ___________________ angels when He ___________________.” (LDE 244:0)LDE-SG 42.2

10. Consider the cumulative effect of the seven last plagues if they were to be universal.
1. Grievous sores
2. The seas turned to blood
3. Rivers and fountains of waters turned to blood
4. Scorching sun
5. Darkness
6. Gathering for the battle of God Almighty
7. The battle of Armageddon and great hailLDE-SG 42.3

11. What saves the wicked world from total destruction by the plagues? (LDE 246:1)

LDE-SG 42.4

12. What special class do those who are lost condemn? (LDE 247:3)

LDE-SG 42.5

13. Is the battle of Armageddon a literal or spiritual conflict? (LDE 250:2; 251:4)

LDE-SG 42.6