Desire of Ages Devotional Worksheet Series: Chapter 8, pg. # 1 Instructions: Carefully read each sentence of this chapter.

DO NOT skim the reading. Reverently reflect upon the words and allow your imagination to picture what is going on. DO NOT limit your readings to the paragraphs in which the answers to the questions are found. Read the WHOLE chapter. If you do not have the book The Desire of Ages, you can find it at the following website: http://www.whiteestate.org/books/da/da.asp The Desire of Ages By Ellen White. Worksheet # 1 Chapter 8: The Passover Visit Name:__________________________ ___ Date:_________________

Chapter 8: The Passover Visit

Q. A certain feast day began to be observed when the Hebrew nation was born. God desired the story of this feast to be repeated from generation to generation. What is the name of that feast? A. DA 76.1

Q. Fill in the Blank. All the ceremonies of the feast were ___________ of the work of Christ. The deliverance of Israel from Egypt was an object lesson of redemption, which the Passover was intended to keep in memory. The slain lamb, the unleavened bread, the sheaf of first fruits, represented the ________________. Answers: DA 77.1

Q. Though Jesus was obedient to the word of God, to what did He refuse to conform? A. DA 78.3

Q. Which two people desired Jesus to reverence the rabbis and give heed to their requirements? A. DA 78.3

Q. Who was it that taught Jesus in the temple? A. DA 78.3

Desire of Ages Devotional Worksheet Series: Chapter 8, pg. # 2 Q. What did Jesus do with the lessons which God taught Him? How can you practically apply the answer to this question to the information that you receive as you do these questions and daily devotions? A. DA 78.3

Q. How did Jesus present Himself when He came to question the rabbis? What does this tell you about the manner in which one should deal with someone who is in error? A. DA 78.4-78.5

Q. When did Jesus ask questions about the prophecy of Isaiah which pointed to the Lamb's suffering? In what way can you practically implement Jesus' method when someone is teaching error? A. DA 78.5

Q. Though Jesus was born to a poor family in a wicked neighborhood, what did the Jewish rabbis discern in Him? A. DA 80.1

Q. Why was it that the rabbis refused to renounce their theory concerning the Messiah? A. DA 80.3

Q. According to DA 81.1, can you give a description of Jesus' voice when He was young? A.

Q. Thought Question: According to DA 56.3, when Jesus was dedicated in the temple, it would take many years for Mary to understand the mission of Jesus. At this time, Jesus is about twelve years old. According to DA 81.6, does Mary understand Jesus' mission now? What does this tell you about the character of God in relation to the patience He has with us when we are slow of heart to understand?

Q. How many years was it that Jesus recognized that He was the Son of God before He began His public ministry? Did this knowledge make Him arrogant? How do you know? A. DA 82.1 Q. According to DA 82.2, name three reasons why God instituted the paschal service.

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Q. Fill in the Blank: As the blood of the slain lamb _______________ the homes of Israel, so the blood of Christ was to _________ their souls; but they could be saved through Christ only as by __________ they should make His life their own. Answers: DA 82.2 Q. What did God desire the Israelites to do after they returned from the paschal service? A. DA 82.2

Q. Why did the Israelites forget about the paschal service? A. DA 82.2

Q. Why did Jesus want Mary to understand His mission? A. DA 82.3

Q. Your friend desires to keep his mind on God. Can you suggest two things that He can do in order to accomplish this according to DA 83.1? A. Q. Name three ways in which we can lose the Saviour's presence. A. DA 83.1

Q. How is it that we can separate ourselves from Jesus and heavenly angels? A. DA 83.2

Q. Name three ways in which one can lose the blessing of attending a religious service. A. DA 83.2 Q. Memorize: It would be well for us to spend a thoughtful hour each day in contemplation of the life of Christ. Thought question: In regards to the two previous paragraphs, why do you think the author would suggest this exercise? DA 83.4 Fill in the Blank: If we would be saved at last, we must learn the lesson of _________________ and

Desire of Ages Devotional Worksheet Series: Chapter 8, pg. # 4 _________________ at the foot of the cross. DA 83.4 Q. If we are Christ's what two things shall we do? A. DA 83.5

Q. What will happen to us when we speak to others about Christ's love? A. DA 83.5