Chapter 1

Pages 11-17

1. Ellen White uses several phrases on page 11:LDE-SG 3.1

“Something great and decisive is about to take place”
“The world is on the verge of a stupendous crisis”
“Great changes are soon to take place in our world”
“The final movements will be rapid ones”

Was the end really near in Ellen White’s lifetime?

LDE-SG 3.2

2. Note some of the things Ellen White predicted as yet future: “spirit of war,” “lawlessness,” “perplexities,” “judgments of God--fire, flood, earthquake, war.” How many are yet future now? (LDE 12)
 LDE-SG 3.3

3. Review some Bible experiences when human beings responded to God’s warnings of coming judgment. Lot and Noah are examples. (LDE 13:2)

LDE-SG 3.4

4. Why were Jesus’ disciples unprepared for His death? What lesson is there for us at the present? (LDE 13:3)

LDE-SG 3.5

5. What two Bible books should have our special attention today? (LDE 15:3)

LDE-SG 3.6

6. What chapter in Daniel is especially important now? (LDE 15:4)

LDE-SG 3.7

7. When will the end come? (LDE 16:4)

LDE-SG 3.8

8. What are we counseled about dwelling on the time of trouble ahead of time? Why? (LDE 17:4)

LDE-SG 3.9