Memory Text:

“But we all, with unveiled face, beholding

as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are
being transformed into the same image
from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of
the Lord” (2 Corinthians 3:18, NKJV).
• “For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the
image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many
brethren” (Rom. 8:29, NKJV).
• “…Job…was blameless and upright, one who feared God and turned
away from evil (Job 1:1).
• “let your light shine…that they may see your good works and give
glory to your Father who is in heaven (Matt 5:16).
• “God has exhibited…spectacle to the world, to angels, and to men (1
Cor 4:9). so that through the church the manifold wisdom of God
might now be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly
places (Eph. 3:10).
Lesson: I exhibit to the world Christ’s character in me.

1. The restoration of the “image of God” in man equals:

A. The honor of God in man
B. The character of Christ in man
C. The wisdom of God in man
D. The glory of Christ in man
Application Question: I exhibit to the world Christ’s character in me.

Strongly Oppose Somewhat Oppose Neutral Somewhat favor Strongly favor

• “Then Job answered and said: “Today also my
complaint is bitter; my hand is heavy on account of my
groaning” (Job 23:1).
• “Behold, I go forward, but he is not there, and
backward, but I do not perceive him; on the left hand
when he is working, I do not behold him; he turns to
the right hand, but I do not see him” (Job 23:8-9).
• “But he knows the way that I take; when he has tried
me, I shall come out as gold” (Job 23:10).
Lesson: I persevere amidst trials until I “come out as gold.”

2. Which statement is not true to Job?

A. Job trusted in the Lord
B. Job was determined to endure
C. Job looked into the future
D. Job saw the controversy
Application Question: I persevere amidst trials until I “come out as gold.

• “Afterward the other virgins came also, saying, Lord, lord, open to us.’ But he
answered, ‘Truly, I say to you, I do not know you.’(Matt 25:11).
• “The Spirit works upon man’s heart, according to his desire and consent
implanting in him a new nature; but the class represented by the foolish virgins
have been content with a superficial work. They do not know God. They have not
studied His character; they have not held communion with Him; therefore they do
not know how to trust, how to look and live. Their service to God degenerates into
a form.” — Ellen G. White, Christ’s Object Lessons , p. 411.
• “When the Son of Man comes in his glory…as a shepherd separates the sheep
from the goats…as you did not do…go away into eternal punishment, but the
righteous into eternal life” (Matt 25:41-46).

Lesson: I allow the Spirit a deeper work of character-building.

3. In the parable, the foolish virgins are represented as begging

for oil, and failing to receive it at their request. This is
symbolic of those:
A. Who failed to develop Christ-like character
B. Who received the truth and left the church
C. Who received the message but reject Christ
D. Who did not receive the Latter rain
Application Question: I allow the Spirit a deeper work of character-building.

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• “At that time shall arise Michael…there shall be a time of

trouble…(Dan 12:1) And those who are wise shall shine like the
brightness of the sky above; and those who turn many to
righteousness, like the stars forever and ever” (Dan 12:3).
• “Many shall purify themselves and make themselves white and
be refined, but the wicked shall act wickedly. And none of the
wicked shall understand, but those who are wise shall
understand” (Dan 12:10).
• “Let the evildoer still do evil, and the filthy still be filthy, and the
righteous still do right, and the holy still be holy.” (Rev22:11)

Lesson: I purify, make white, re ne my character.

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4. Which statement does not refer to the “wise” in Daniel 12?

A. People with understanding of the final events
B. People with understanding of the time of trouble
C. People who allow the time of trouble to purify them
D. People who know exactly the dates of the time of trouble

Application Question: I purify, make white, re ne my character.

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•“And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists,

the shepherds and teachers…for building up the body of
Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith…to
mature manhood…fullness of Christ” (Eph 4:11-13)
•“…we are to grow up in every way into…Christ…the
whole body, joined and held together …when each
part is working properly, makes the body grow so that it
builds itself up in love” (Eph 4: 15,16).

Lesson: I grow in Christ thru the church community.

5. Which one is not a part of the purposes for

church community?
A. Building up the body of Christ
B. Attaining to the unity of the faith
C. Maturing manhood
D. Fulfilling of Christ
Application Question: I grow in Christ thru the church community.

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 Closing Statement
“Character cannot be developed in ease and
quiet. Only through experience of trial and
suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision
cleared, ambition inspired, and success
achieved.”
Helen Keller: Leadership, vol. 17, no. 4.