Patriarchs and Prophets -- Study Guide

Chapter 1: Why Was Sin Permitted?

1. In heaven, Lucifer began to insinuate doubts concerning God’s law that governed the angels. How does he continue to attack God’s law? PP-SG 3.1

2. What steps did Lucifer take that caused a spirit of dissatisfaction to grow among the angels? How did the loyal angels respond during this time? PP-SG 3.2

3. The counsel and entreaties of the loyal angels opened a door of hope to the angels blinded by Satan’s deceptions; had they heeded, they might have broken away from his snares. How does this encourage you to witness to those who seem to have fallen beyond hope? PP-SG 3.3

4. Why did God not destroy Satan, but see fit to allow sin to run its course? PP-SG 3.4