Memory Text:

“In this you greatly rejoice,

though now for a little while, if
need be, you have been grieved by
various trials” (1 Peter 1:6, NKJV).
• “And when Pharaoh drew near, the children of Israel lifted
their eyes, and behold, the Egyptians marched after them.
So they were very afraid, and the children of Israel cried
out to the Lord” (Exod. 14:10, NKJV).
• …Israel saw the Egyptians dead on the seashore. Israel saw
the great power that the LORD used against the Egyptians,
so the people feared the LORD, and they believed in the
LORD and in his servant Moses [Ex 14: 30-31].
Lesson: I believe and fear the Lord at wit’s end corner.
 1. In Exodus 14, God lead Israel to the Promised Land via
the Red Sea. Which statement is not part of package?

A. To manifest His power

B. To humble the pride of their oppressors
C. To test faith/strengthen trust in Him
D. To shut up the mouth of complainers
Application Question: Believing/fearing God at wit’s end corner.

• “The whole Israelite community set out from the Desert of

Sin, traveling from place to place as the Lord commanded.
They camped at Rephidim, but there was no water for the
people to drink” (Exod. 17:1, NIV).
• Marah: “And the people grumbled against Moses, saying,
“What shall we drink?” (Ex 15:24)
• Rephidim: Therefore the people quarreled with Moses and
said, “Give us water to drink.” (Ex 17:1)

Lesson: I exercise implicit faith in His guidance.

2. When brought into difficulty, the Israelites did the
following except what?
A. Broke into rebellion
B. Distrusted God
C. Complained against Moses
D. Keep silent in faith
Application Question: Exercising implicit faith in His guidance.

• “Then Jesus, being lled with the Holy Spirit, returned from
the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, being
tempted for forty days by the devil” (Luke 4:1, 2, NKJV).
• “stone to become bread” “not live by bread alone.’ (Luke 4:3)
• “worship me…“worship the Lord…only’” (Luke 4:7,8)
• “throw yourself down”…You shall not put the Lord your
God to the test’” (Luke 4:9-12).

Lesson: I overcome temptation by God’s word.

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3. The issue in the rst temptation (stone to bread)
of Satan to Jesus was:
A. Human appetite to address hunger
B. Use divine power for self
C. Jesus claims He is the Son of God
D. The practice of self-discipline
Application Question: Overcoming temptation by God’s Word.
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• “In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if

necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that
the tested genuineness of your faith…tested by re…result
in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus
Christ” [1 Pet. 1: 6,7].
• “Though you have not seen him, you love him…you believe
in him and rejoice with joy…obtaining the outcome of your
faith, the salvation of your souls.” [1 Pet 1:8-9].
Lesson: I persevere through “all kinds of trials” for my salvation.

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4. Peter had the task of encouraging the scattered believers.
Which statement is not part of his message?
A. Various trials
B. Genuineness of faith
C. Salvation of souls
D. Keeping the law
Application Question: Persevering through “all kinds of trials”

• “Trust in the LORD with all your heart” (Prov. 3:5)

• You will seek me and nd me, when you seek me with all
your heart (Jer 29:13).
• “All things work together for good” [Rom 8:28].
• “My grace is su cient for you…” [2 Cor 12:9].
• “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” [Heb 13:5]
Lesson: I cling to God’s promises.
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5. You have visited a new believer who is under the res

of a ictions. The best thing you can do is:
A. Preach a sermon on su erings
B. Quote God’s promises
C. Keep silent
D. Paraphrase and share God’s promises
Application Question: Clinging to God’s promises
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 Closing Statement
“But of old the Lord led his people to Rephidim, and he may
choose to lead us there also, to test our loyalty. He does not
always bring us to pleasant places. If he did, in our self-
suf ciency we should forget that he is our helper…he
permits trial and disappointment to come to us that we may
realize our helplessness, and learn to call upon him for
aid.”
—Ellen G. White, “Rephidim,” Advent Review and Sabbath Herald, April 7, 1903.
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