The Latter Rain

1. In Palestine, at what point in the year does the the former rain fall?
   In spring, during the sowing period.
   In spring, at harvest time.
   In autumn, during the sowing period.
   In autumn, at harvest time.

2. In Palestine, at what point in the year does the the latter rain fall?
   In spring, during the sowing period.
   In spring, at harvest time.
   In autumn, during the sowing period.
   In autumn, at harvest time.

3. In Bible prophecy, what do the «former rain» and the «latter rain» symbolize?
   The Flood.
   The Holy Spirit poured out on God's people.
   The seven last plagues of the wrath of God.
   The second coming of Jesus Christ.

4. According to the Bible, when did the «former rain», announced by the prophet Joel, fall on God's people?
   At Jesus' birth.
   At Jesus' death on the cross.
   At Jesus' resurrection.
   At Pentecost.

5. According to the Word of God, the former rain leads us on the path of spiritual growth. This rain is thus involved in our...
   ... purification.
   ... justification.
   ... sanctification.
   ... glorification.

6. The Epistle of Paul to the Galatians teaches that the role of the Holy Spirit continues throughout our Christian life, and that only the Holy Spirit can give us the power we need to follow God and obey Him: « in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the of the flesh. For the flesh against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh.»

7. In Bible prophecy, just like in agriculture, what is the role of the «latter rain»?
   Making the seed sprout.
   Making the seed grow.
   Bringing the plant to full maturity, before the harvest.
   Cleaning the field, after the harvest.

8. According to many passages in the Word of God, which event will take place shortly after the «latter rain»?
   A worldwide nuclear war that will destroy the earth.
   The secret rapture of the Christians.
   The signing, by political leaders, of a worldwide peace treaty.
   The second coming of Jesus Christ.

9. How can we receive the latter rain? The Word of God gives us the following instructions (check off all the right answers):
   We must respond to the Holy Spirit calling us to repentance.
   We must let Him work within our hearts, to help us grow spiritually.
   We must claim that God's Ten Commandments have been abolished.
   We must obey the truth the Holy Spirit reveals to us day after day.

10. Finally, the Epistle of James gives us the following piece of advice: «See how the farmer waits for the fruit of the earth, waiting patiently for it until it receives the early and latter rain. You also be patient. your hearts, for the of the Lord is at hand.»

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