The Story of Redemption -- Study Guide

C. Thought and Discussion Questions

1. Compare the loud cry (Rev. 18:4, 5) with the midnight cry (Matt. 25:5-7). SR-SG 87.1

2. Jesus placed “the sins which had been confessed” upon Satan, who is to suffer their punishment. Which sins are placed on Satan, and why? (p. 403) SR-SG 87.2

3. The wicked are often grouped into at least two types. Compare these from pages p. 67, p. 72, p. 180, and p. 404. SR-SG 87.3

4. Consider how intense the activity becomes among good and evil angels during the time of trouble. Why? (pp. 406-408)

SR-SG 87.4

5. The righteous are said to be surrounded by invisible angels during the time of trouble. (p. 407) What Bible experiences come to mind?

SR-SG 87.5

6. “The graves were opened, and those who had died in faith under the third angel’s message, keeping the Sabbath, came forth from their dusty beds, glorified, to hear the covenant of peace that God was to make with those who had kept His law.” (p. 409) This special resurrection before the general resurrection of the righteous is obviously for members of the remnant church. SR-SG 87.6

7. Chapter 62 presents an unusually detailed description of heaven. Compare this eyewitness account with others given by Ellen White. For example: AH 546-550; Ed 301-309; EW 17-20; etc. SR-SG 87.7