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What was Martin Avdeitch's profession?
What was Martin Avdeitch's profession?
- Shoemaker (correct)
- Blacksmith
- Tailor
- Carpenter
How did Martin Avdeitch recognize people despite only seeing their feet?
How did Martin Avdeitch recognize people despite only seeing their feet?
- By their clothing
- By their voices
- By their shoes (correct)
- By their height
What tragic event happened to Martin's children?
What tragic event happened to Martin's children?
- They moved abroad
- They died in their infancy (correct)
- They fell ill and recovered
- They were kidnapped
What made Martin question God's actions?
What made Martin question God's actions?
What positive change occurred in Martin's life after the missionary's visit?
What positive change occurred in Martin's life after the missionary's visit?
What act of kindness did Martin show towards the young woman and her baby?
What act of kindness did Martin show towards the young woman and her baby?
Who did Martin initially mistake for God in his search?
Who did Martin initially mistake for God in his search?
What was the significant realization Martin had at the end of the story?
What was the significant realization Martin had at the end of the story?
What did Martin share with Stepanitch during their conversation?
What did Martin share with Stepanitch during their conversation?
How did Martin initially plan to encounter God?
How did Martin initially plan to encounter God?
Flashcards
Martin Avdeitch's profession?
Martin Avdeitch's profession?
Martin Avdeitch worked as a shoemaker.
How Martin recognized people?
How Martin recognized people?
Martin recognizes people by the unique characteristics of their footwear.
Tragedy of Martin's children?
Tragedy of Martin's children?
Martin Avdeitch experienced the tragic loss of his children in their infancy.
Source of Martin's doubt?
Source of Martin's doubt?
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After the missionary's visit?
After the missionary's visit?
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Kindness to woman and baby?
Kindness to woman and baby?
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Mistaken identity for God?
Mistaken identity for God?
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Martin's significant realization?
Martin's significant realization?
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What Martin shared?
What Martin shared?
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How Martin planned to meet God?
How Martin planned to meet God?
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Study Notes
Martin Avdeitch's Life
- Martin Avdeitch is a shoemaker who does his work well and is honest about what he can do.
- He works in his basement, which has only one window, and recognizes people by their shoes.
Personal Life
- Martin's wife died, and all their children died in infancy except a three-year-old son.
- He decided to care for the son himself instead of sending him to live with his sister.
- Tragically, the son also died a few years later due to a fever.
Spiritual Crisis
- Martin denied God after his son's death, questioning how God could allow such tragedy.
- A missionary visited Martin and advised him to live for God and not question His will.
Spiritual Growth
- Martin bought a Testament and began reading the Bible, initially on holidays, but eventually daily.
- He experienced peace and joy as he read the Bible regularly.
Encounter with God
- Martin read a passage about a Pharisee who invited Jesus to his house, identifying with the Pharisee's self-centeredness.
- He believed God would visit him the next day, but instead, he showed kindness to three individuals in need.
- These individuals appeared in his home that night, revealing that when he helped them, he was helping God.
- Martin realized that God had indeed visited him, and he accepted Him fully.
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