Test Flashcards
Give 4 Names of Jesus
Wonderful, Counsellor, The Mighty God, Prince of Peace
What are the collective Traits of Jesus
The Purity and Beneficence of Joseph
The Faith, Meekness, and longsuffering of Moses
The Noble, Integrity and firmness of Daniel
The Ardor and Self-Sacrifice of Paul
What are 3 ways in which God’s law can be viewed as?
- Hedge and Shield
- Guards the rights of individuals
- Ensures man’s well being
Why Did Christ come?
To show the value of The Divine Principles, by revealing their power for the regeneration of man
What was the condition of the world when Jesus came?
- Life was false and artificial
- People were treated like animals/ stepping stones
- There was physical degeneracy, mental stupor, and spiritual death.
What made up Christ’s education?
- Nature
- Scriptures
- Useful Work
- Life Experiences
How did Christ develop?
Physically, mentally, spiritually, and socially.
What does He see in every person?
The possibility of what we might become
All true education finds its center in ______________________
the Teacher Sent from God
Identify 3 methods used by The Master Teacher as He taught truth here on earth
- Use of Simple stories
- Personal Association
- Influence of Nature
Lessons from The Book of Proverbs
Laziness and its Consequences- Prov. 20:13- Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread
Counsels to Young People- Prov. 1:10- My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not
Ill use of the tongue- Prov. 4:24- Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee.
More Lessons from Proverbs
The Desirable woman- Prov. 31:16- She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
The Undesirable Woman- Proverbs 21:9 It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.
How Words Can Hurt or Heal- Prov. 11:9 “Evil words destroy one’s friends; wise discernment rescues the godly
Lessons from Proverbs Part 3
Health Temperance- Proverbs 23:2 - And put a knife to thy throat, if thou be a man given to appetite
Treatment of Poor- Proverbs 19:17 -He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord; and that which he hath given will he pay him again
Proper Child Training- Proverbs 22:6 -Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it
Lessons from Proverbs Part 4
Counsels on Moral Virtues- Proverbs 11:3 -The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them
Avoid the Get-Rich-Quick Mentality- Proverbs 28:22 - He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.
Counsels against Infidelity- Proverbs 6:32 -But whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he that doeth it destroyeth his own soul
Lessons From Proverbs Part 5
Desirable Children- Proverbs 29:3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance
Counsel Against Vices: Proverbs 20:1- Counsel against wine
The Wisdom of Seeking for Wisdom- Proverbs 12:15 - The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.
Purpose of True Education
To inspire service to God, others and self; and to recreate the image of God in man
It is said that nature is God’s handbook, why?
Through the life cycles and order of our solar systems we can see the impression of a God
Nature Testifies of God
The Schools studies in this course
The Eden School
The School of The Prophets
The School of The hereafter
Characteristics of Eden School
Teacher: God
Students: Adam and Eve
Textbook: Nature