The Desire of Ages -- Study Guide

Chapter 85: By the Sea Once More

1. Why do public sins necessitate public confession? What lessons can churches draw from Peter’s experience? DA-SG 88.1

2. What is the single most important characteristic that Jesus is looking for in His disciples? How can we obtain more of this characteristic? DA-SG 88.2

3. Read Matthew 7:1-5. Why is it easy to judge others, yet hard to honestly evaluate ourselves? DA-SG 88.3

4. “Peter was naturally forward and impulsive, and Satan had taken advantage of these characteristics to overthrow him.” What are the weak points of your own personality that Satan tries to exploit? DA-SG 88.4