The Call of a Prophet
Lesson 2: The Call of a Prophet · The Gift of Prophecy
- Sabbath3 OctThe Call of a Prophet
- Sun4 OctAbraham, Defender of the Covenant
- Mon5 OctThe Elijah Message
- Tue6 OctIsaiah, the Gospel Prophet
- Wed7 OctDaniel, the Faithful Seer
- Thu8 OctJohn the Baptist, Preparing a People
- Fri9 OctCalled to Prophetic Ministry
“Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.”Isaiah 6:8 (KJV)
Today in 1 minute
When God asked, "Whom shall I send?" Isaiah answered, "Here am I; send me" (Isaiah 6:8). Saying yes to God's call was never easy for the prophets. Many hesitated, and with good reason: they were mocked, beaten, put in prison, hunted, and some were killed, often by the very people who should have welcomed them.
Last week showed that God reached out to people after the Fall. This week looks at key moments when He called prophets to bring His people back to Him. Our own age is full of violence, greed, and impurity, and the prophetic voice is often ignored. Yet God still asks us to listen to His messengers and to carry their message of hope to others. Will you answer His call as Isaiah did?
A short summary in our own words, not the official lesson text.
Read for this week’s study: Gen. 15:6, Gal. 3:6–9, 1 Kings 18:19–39, Isaiah 53, Dan. 2:46–48, Mark 1:2–5, Matt. 11:1–6
This week’s quiz
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How did Isaiah answer when God asked whom He should send?A) Send my brother instead · B) I am too young to speak · C) Here am I; send me · D) Let me first bury my father
Here am I; send me (Isaiah 6:8)
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According to Genesis 15:6, what was counted to Abraham for righteousness?A) He built many altars · B) He gave tithe to Melchizedek · C) He left his father's house · D) He believed the Lord
He believed the Lord (Genesis 15:6)
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What did God provide when Abraham was about to offer Isaac?A) A ram caught in a thicket · B) A lamb from the flock at home · C) An angel to take Isaac's place · D) Fire that burned the altar
A ram caught in a thicket (Genesis 22:13)
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Where did Elijah face the prophets of Baal?A) On Mount Sinai · B) On Mount Carmel · C) On the Mount of Olives · D) On Mount Nebo
On Mount Carmel (1 Kings 18:19–39)
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According to Malachi 4:5, 6, what will the Elijah message do in families?A) Make every family wealthy · B) Send children away from home · C) Turn the hearts of fathers and children to each other · D) Bring fire on unfaithful homes
Turn the hearts of fathers and children to each other (Malachi 4:5, 6)
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What did the seraph place on Isaiah's lips?A) A drop of oil · B) A scroll to eat · C) A cup of water · D) A live coal from the altar
A live coal from the altar (Isaiah 6:6, 7)
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Which chapter of Isaiah most clearly foretells Christ dying for our sins?A) Isaiah 53 · B) Isaiah 1 · C) Isaiah 40 · D) Isaiah 66
Isaiah 53 (Isaiah 53)
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What does the mixing of iron and clay in Daniel 2 show about the nations of Europe?A) They would form one strong empire · B) They would never fully unite · C) They would disappear at once · D) They would all become Christian
They would never fully unite (Daniel 2:43)
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What did Jesus send to John the Baptist when John was in prison?A) A promise of quick release · B) A rebuke for his doubt · C) A report of the blind seeing and the poor hearing good news · D) A key to open the prison
A report of the blind seeing and the poor hearing good news (Matthew 11:1–6)
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In Ellen Harmon's first vision, what kept the believers safe on the path?A) Counting the days to the end · B) Walking fast without resting · C) Holding hands with each other · D) Keeping their eyes on Jesus ahead of them
Keeping their eyes on Jesus ahead of them
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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