Review for:
The Laymen's Movement In Prophecy
Study #15 answer sheet
  1. According to Christ Objection Lessons p. 21; List 3 principal reasons Christ spoke in parables. (COL:21) 1.
        2. 1. To Impress the lessons He was teaching upon the minds
        2. Because the People were unprepared for the truths he was teaching.
        3. Because in Minds opened to the Holy Spirit the teaching were made plainer and clearer as time went on.
  2. In Hosea Chapter 1 the Lord commands his prophet to take a wife of whoredoms. Was this a literal or symbolic Marriage? Explain why. He would never command his prophet to bread His law. 2 Cor. 6:14 says, do not be unequally yoked....
  3. In Hosea 1:2-5, Hosea (Husband) is a symbol of God  and Gomer, (Wife) is a symbol of God's church in her youth-- Apostate Israel
  4. What is the significance of the Valley of Jezreel to ancient Israel? Israel, the 10 tribes, met their utter defeat,--their bow was broken there.
  5. What is the meaning of "Loruhamah"? Hosea 1:6. For I will no longer have mercy on the house of Israel.
  6. This child's name denotes the complete destruction of the house of Israel, (10 tribes).
  7. What is the meaning of "Loammi"? Hosea 1:8-9. Ye are not my people I will not be your God.
  8. What act of the Jewish nation caused God to name the child, Loammi? The crucifixion of Christ, -ie-Their rejection of God's only son Jesus Christ.
  9. In Hosea 2, what is the significance of the Lord removing 'Lo' from the children's names. It signified the Lord's re-acceptance of His People
  10. Who does this new Ammi & Ruhamah symbolize? Church Membership, the Laity, male & Female.
  11. Jezreel is a symbol of whom? God's Mouth piece -- Prophet to the church.
  12. God through His modern day prophet has called for Revival & Reformation. List some of the reasons given for this call.  Black Sliding,; Turned from following Jesus,; Adopted customs & Practices of the world.
  13. What do the illegitimate children, (children of whoredoms), symbolize? Hosea 2:3-5. Unconverted Church Members, --Chaff
  14. In Hosea 2:6 summarize the meaning of "I will hedge up thy way with thorns, and make a wall, that she shall not find her paths". The church will lose her way, what she purposes dose not work out. God is not in it
  15. What is the consequence of one "Achan" in our midst? 5T:157 We are weak and no success attends our efforts at soul winning.
  16. What is the intent behind calling God 'Ishi' instead of 'Baali'? It speaks of a more intimate relationship with God.
  17. From what walk of life would we expect this antitypical Jezreel, (God's mouth piece for today) to come from? TM:70 From Channels of God's own choosing.
  18. Why doesn't the Lord generally choose men of learning & high position to lead out in reform movements? GC:456, 5T:80-81. Because they trust to their own wisdom. They do not trust in God as their all in all.
  19. Upon what principle should we accept any truth? Is it in harmony with God's Word.
  20. Why can we not put explicit trust in anyone when it comes to matters of eternal interest? Because men are fallible and will make mistakes. You will lose your soul with them.
  21. What was one of the greatest arguments against William Miller's movement? It was being preached by laymen. A laymen's movement.
  22. Whom will the Lord choose to finish his work? Someone with a humble spirit who God can use.
  23. What truly makes one great in God's sight? To have a humble heart & a contrite spirit, willing to be used by God at any cost to self.

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