2. “It would be well for us to spend a thoughtful hour each day in contemplation of the life of Christ” —The Desire of Ages, p. 83 Books available at www.AdventistBookCenter.comwww.AdventistBookCenter.com

3. Chapter 1 Jesus’ Last Journey This study is based on Luke 9:51-10:24 The Desire of Ages, chapter 53 —See also Messiah chapter 53

4. Why did Jesus change His method of working as He neared the end of His Ministry? The Desire of Ages 486 and Messiah 273-4

5. What practical benefits did this change bring? The Desire of Ages 486 and Messiah 273-4

6. What risks did this change bring? The Desire of Ages 486 and Messiah 273-4

7. What temptation did Satan use against Jesus at this time? The Desire of Ages 486 and Messiah 273-4

8. Would that temptation have appealed to you? The Desire of Ages 486 and Messiah 273-4

9. “The one law of His life was the Father’s will.” How would you describe the “law” of your life? The Desire of Ages 486 and Messiah 273-4

10. Why did the Samaritans miss out on blessings Jesus could have brought? The Desire of Ages 486-9 and Messiah 274-5

11. What attitudes or prejudices do we have that might make us miss out on blessings? The Desire of Ages 486-9 and Messiah 274-5

12. When is it right to respond with anger while defending God’s cause? The Desire of Ages 486-9 and Messiah 274-5

13. If nothing offends God more than harassing those who won’t accept our religious views, what should we do when others reject our message? The Desire of Ages 486-9 and Messiah 274-5

14. What might have been the result if Jesus had ignored or encouraged the disciples’ anger at the Samaritans? The Desire of Ages 486-9 and Messiah 274-5

15. Would they have neglected to share the gospel with the Samaritans after Jesus’ return to heaven? The Desire of Ages 486-9 and Messiah 274-5

16. If the towns of Galilee will be judged more harshly than heathen towns, will Christians also be judged more harshly than atheists, Muslims, or Budhists? The Desire of Ages 489-90 and Messiah 275

17. Are we in danger of listening to others and holding on to our traditions instead of trying to understand God’s word for ourselves? The Desire of Ages 489-90 and Messiah 275

18. How can we recognize this danger in ourselves? The Desire of Ages 489-90 and Messiah 275

19. How can we be sure that we heed the knock at our hearts? The Desire of Ages 489-90 and Messiah 275

20. What might be the result if we do not? The Desire of Ages 489-90 and Messiah 275

21. What is the only way salvation can be understood? The Desire of Ages 494-5 and Messiah 276

22. What does this mean? The Desire of Ages 494-5 and Messiah 276

23. The greatest religious leaders of that time didn’t understand who Jesus was. But simple fishermen did. What does this say to us today? The Desire of Ages 494-5 and Messiah 276