C. Thought and Discussion Questions

1. Why didn't God want the builders of Babel to live together in a large community? Are there problems peculiar to close living? (pp. 72, 73)

SR-SG 26.3

2. The tower builders wanted to “be as gods.” Does this sound familiar? (p. 73)

SR-SG 26.4

3. Search for evidence of Abraham’s affection for Sarah, Isaac, and Ishmael. Is Hagar ever loved as a wife? (pp. 78-81)

SR-SG 26.5

4. If Abraham had patiently waited for the promise of a son to be fulfilled in Sarah, he “would not have been subjected to the closest test that was ever required of man.” (p. 80) For study on this point see 5T 623, ML 92, 9T 182, and 4BC 1146.SR-SG 26.6

5. What is the long-range significance of Abraham’s words to Isaac: “God will provide Himself a lamb”? (p. 82)

SR-SG 27.1

6. It is said that Abraham “was anxious to have a wife selected for him [Isaac] who would not lead him from God.” (p. 84) Compare for study with page 62 and Genesis 6:2.SR-SG 27.2

7. Isaac was pleased with Esau’s “bold, courageous spirit manifested in hunting wild beasts.” (p. 87) Was Isaac different than his son? Study pages 82, 84, and Genesis 26:18-22 for Isaac’s personality.

SR-SG 27.3

8. For an unusual contrast of Jacob and Esau see Patriarchs and Prophets, pages 177-182. Look for words describing each character and the attitudes that made one worthy of the birthright and the other not.SR-SG 27.4

9. Can you find two evidences from Genesis 31:19-35 that Laban, like his forebears, had strayed from the worship of the true God? (See p. 127)

SR-SG 27.5