The Desire of Ages -- Study Guide

Chapter 3: “The Fullness of the Time”

1. How did God direct world affairs so that the world was ripe for the coming of the Savior? DA-SG 6.1

2. In Galatians 4:4 Paul writes that Christ’s coming occurred “in the fullness of time.” How should this evidence of God’s wisdom and perfect timing affect our trust in Him? DA-SG 6.2

3. “Israel hoarded the living manna,” thereby shutting out the light of God’s truth from its neighbors. How can the contemporary church avoid making the same mistake with non-believers? DA-SG 6.3

4. How did Israel’s system of worship differ from the heathen religions of the time? DA-SG 6.4