Topic 9 C) Steps to Destiny Pt. I

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What was the message that Isaiah was chosen to carry out from the council of God?

To keep speaking but not be heard or understood by the people (correct)

To ensure that people see, hear, and understand clearly

To make the people's hearts dull and their ears heavy

To speak clearly and be easily understood by the people

What did God instruct Isaiah to tell the people in the message chosen for him?

To ignore everything they hear

To close their eyes and ears forever

To return to Him and be healed (correct)

To turn away from Him and never come back

What does it mean when it is mentioned that 'decisions were made about us' in the council of the Lord?

Our actions in life are predetermined and we have no free will

We have the power to change any decision made in the council

The decisions made at the council have no impact on our lives

Our destinies and roles on earth were determined before time began (correct)

What is the significance of Isaiah's response 'Here am I, send me' to God's question of who will go for them?

It demonstrates Isaiah's willingness to be the messenger despite the difficulty of the message (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why did God want Isaiah to make the hearts of the people dull and their ears heavy?

To prevent them from understanding and returning to Him for healing (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the reference to 'the books of heaven' suggest about human destinies?

'The books of heaven' contain predetermined information about individual destinies (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who saw the Lord sitting on His throne with all the host of heaven standing by?

Makaya (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the decision made regarding Ahab in the heavily realm as described in the text?

To allow a lying spirit to persuade him to go to Ramoth Gilead (A) Signup and view all the answers

In the text, who was willing to persuade Ahab by being a lying spirit in the mouth of his prophets?

An angelic being (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which spiritual dimension is referred to as a place where decisions were made based on the council of God?

The heavenly council (D) Signup and view all the answers

What did Moses do when God offered to make him a nation greater and mightier than the children of Israel?

Rejected the offer (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who interceded on behalf of the children of Israel when they refused to go and take the land?

Moses (A) Signup and view all the answers

What did Moses mention as a reason for not allowing God to strike down the people of Israel?

Fear of repercussions from other nations (D) Signup and view all the answers

'The court of heaven' is mentioned as another term for 'the council of the Lord' in the text. True or False?

False (A) Signup and view all the answers

In the text, who interceded before God on behalf of the people to ask for pardon?

Moses (B) Signup and view all the answers

What did God say in response to Moses' plea for pardon in the text?

He agreed to pardon them according to Moses' word. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who was described as standing in the council of the Lord, functioning as a friend of God?

Abraham (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which biblical figure brokered a deal with God to spare the city of Sodom and Gomorrah if there were at least 10 righteous individuals?

Abraham (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why did Isaiah feel undone in the council of the Lord?

Because he was a man with unclean lips (C) Signup and view all the answers

What action did Isaiah describe happening after his iniquity was taken away and his sin purged in the text?

He heard the voice of the Lord (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which biblical figure was mentioned as being offered a live coal from the altar to cleanse his lips in the text?

Isaiah (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who was promised by God that if 10 righteous individuals were found, a city would be spared according to the text?

Abraham (D) Signup and view all the answers

'Woe is me for I am undone' is a statement made by which biblical figure in the text?

Isaiah (A) Signup and view all the answers

What did God say He would do if there were 10 righteous individuals found according to the text?

He would spare them from judgment. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main topic of discussion in Topic 9 of the semester?

The books of heaven and understanding destiny (A) Signup and view all the answers

In Daniel 7:9-10, what do the open books in the court of heaven symbolize?

Cases being presented based on what is written in the heavenly books (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main content found in the 'book of destiny' described in the text?

A record of one's purpose and lifespan on earth (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to Romans 8:28-30, what is the assurance given to those who love God?

All things will work together for good for them (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does predestination entail according to Romans 8:28-30?

Being chosen by God for a specific purpose (D) Signup and view all the answers

How many stages are outlined in fulfilling what is written in the books of heaven according to the text?

Five stages (A) Signup and view all the answers

In Daniel 7:9-10, what does the seating of the court symbolize?

The readiness to hear cases and render judgments (D) Signup and view all the answers

What role do the 'Thrones' play in the courts of heaven as described in Daniel 7:9?

'Thrones' symbolize authority and order (A) Signup and view all the answers

'Books of heaven' mentioned in the text primarily serve as records for what purpose?

'Books' holding information about each individual's earthly journey (D) Signup and view all the answers

'Book of destiny' as referred to in the text is primarily concerned with:

'Book of destiny' outlines an individual's fate on earth (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to be foreknown by God?

Being planned and decided upon by God before earthly existence (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the 'council of the Lord' mentioned in the text?

It is where God and other heavenly beings deliberate and make decisions (B) Signup and view all the answers

In Jeremiah 23:18, standing in the council of the Lord implies __________.

Having listened to God's word and visions (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'sod' refer to as mentioned in the text?

A company of persons in close deliberation (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was a key decision made at one of the divine councils referred to?

The creation of humans in the image of God (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one outcome of being foreknown by God, as explained in the text?

Knowing one's destiny from birth (D) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the text, what does 'foreknowledge of God' primarily refer to?

God's intentional planning and decision-making before creation (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does Jeremiah 23:18 suggest about those who have 'stood in the council of the Lord'?

They have received divine instructions for future events (B) Signup and view all the answers

'Council of the Lord' in the text refers to __________.

'Council' represents a gathering where divine decisions are made (B) Signup and view all the answers

'Man's origin' as discussed in Genesis 1:26 is attributed to __________.

A collective agreement among divine entities (C) Signup and view all the answers