Escape from Paradise Chapter 14 Study Questions

Chapter 14 Meanings

The Author of Life/Ruler

The author of life is a reference to the Ruler (Jesus). Jesus is called the Author of life in Acts 3:15 and the Ruler of the kings of the earth in Revelation 1:5.

Cottage Pieces

Observing cottage pieces illustrates reading the Bible. Studying a cottage piece and grasping it tightly illustrates taking the truth of Scripture to heart.

The inscriptions on the cottage pieces are the text of Scripture. The inscription on the piece Adam receives in Chapter 14 is the parable of the hidden treasure (Matthew 13:44).

Dropping a cottage piece illustrates forgetting or doubting a portion of God’s Word. The truths of Scripture do us no good if they don’t remain in our hearts (James 1:23-25).

Empowerment

Being empowered represents receiving the Holy Spirit. All believers received the Spirit at conversion (1 Corinthians 12:13), and each has received a manifestation of the Spirit (a spiritual gift) to be used for the common good (1 Corinthians 12:7). It is the Holy Spirit who empowers believers to accomplish God’s purposes (Romans 15:13).

EXCERPT

“It’s important,” she said, holding it out to him, “that you hold the colors in your mind. If they fade from your memory, study the piece again. That will give you strength to walk.” -p.118

QUESTION 1

How does one become strengthened through God’s Word? See Psalm 1:2–3; 1 John 2:14; 1 Peter 2:2.

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