Literary Sources
Lesson 6: The Prophetic Writings · The Gift of Prophecy
- Sabbath31 OctThe Prophetic Writings
- Sun1 NovThe Call to Write
- Mon2 NovLiterary Genres and Styles
- Tue3 NovLiterary Assistants
- Wed4 NovLiterary Sources
- Thu5 NovDivine Message and Human Imperfections
- Fri6 NovEllen G. White’s Writings
“For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.”Romans 15:4 (KJV)
Today in 1 minute
Ecclesiastes 12:9, 10 says the Preacher searched out and arranged many proverbs and looked for fitting words. Solomon did not invent every proverb he recorded; Proverbs 31 is credited to King Lemuel's mother. Bible historians also used other records, such as the book of the acts of Solomon (1 Kings 11:41). Ezra included royal letters and decrees, and Nehemiah used a family register he found.
Luke carefully studied eyewitness reports before writing his Gospel (Luke 1:1–4). Jude quoted a saying linked to Enoch from an old Jewish book (Jude 14, 15), and Paul quoted Greek poets (Acts 17:28; Titus 1:12). So the Holy Spirit guided writers not only through visions but also as they studied and chose material. God can use careful study as well as dreams. Study His Word with a prayerful mind.
A short summary in our own words, not the official lesson text.
This week’s quiz
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According to Romans 15:4, why were the Scriptures written?A) To record only the history of kings · B) To replace the need for prayer · C) For our learning, so that we might have hope · D) For the priests alone to read
For our learning, so that we might have hope (Romans 15:4)
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Which chapter contains a song Moses wrote down at God's direction?A) Genesis 12 · B) Leviticus 16 · C) Joshua 6 · D) Deuteronomy 32
Deuteronomy 32 (Deuteronomy 31:19–22)
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What did God want to happen when Jeremiah's messages were read?A) The people would turn from evil and be forgiven · B) The king would build a new palace · C) Babylon would make peace with Judah · D) Jeremiah would be honoured
The people would turn from evil and be forgiven (Jeremiah 36:3)
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Where was Paul when he wrote letters such as Philippians and Colossians?A) In the temple · B) In prison · C) On the island of Patmos · D) In the courts of Babylon
In prison
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What word does Isaiah 13:1 use for the prophet's message?A) Song · B) Riddle · C) Burden · D) Covenant
Burden (Isaiah 13:1)
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Who wrote down Jeremiah's messages on a scroll?A) Ezra the priest · B) Tertius the secretary · C) Nehemiah the governor · D) Baruch the scribe
Baruch the scribe (Jeremiah 36:17, 18)
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Who wrote down Paul's letter to the Romans?A) Tertius · B) Timothy · C) Luke · D) Silas
Tertius (Romans 16:22)
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What did Luke do before writing his Gospel?A) He waited for a vision of each event · B) He carefully studied eyewitness accounts · C) He copied a single older book · D) He wrote only from memory as a child
He carefully studied eyewitness accounts (Luke 1:1–4)
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According to 2 Corinthians 4:7, where is God's treasure kept?A) In golden boxes · B) In the temple treasury · C) In clay jars, or earthen vessels · D) In the hands of angels
In clay jars, or earthen vessels (2 Corinthians 4:7)
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What did Ellen White say about infallibility?A) Every word she wrote was perfect · B) Her letters were more reliable than the Bible · C) Her helpers made her writings infallible · D) She never claimed it; only God is infallible
She never claimed it; only God is infallible
Based on the Adult Sabbath School Bible Study Guide, © General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. The summaries and quizzes on this site are our own words, not the official lesson text. Bible texts: King James Version.
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