Blessings From the Prophetic Word
Lesson 13: Blessings From the Prophetic Word · The Gift of Prophecy
- Sabbath19 DecBlessings From the Prophetic Word
- Sun20 DecProphecy Exalts Christ
- Mon21 DecProphecy Affirms the Bible
- Tue22 DecProphecy Is God’s Truth Detector
- Wed23 DecProphecy Comforts God’s People
- Thu24 DecProphecy Unites the Body in Christ
- Fri25 DecTry It Again
“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.”2 Timothy 3:16-17 (KJV)
Today in 1 minute
God never asks for blind faith. Even after thousands of years of sin, nature shows a Creator of amazing power and love; just look at the pictures from modern space telescopes. Yet God has given more. Peter heard God's voice on the mountain of transfiguration, but he said we have an even surer word of prophecy, shining like a lamp in a dark place until the day dawns (2 Peter 1:18, 19).
We may never hear God's voice aloud as Peter did, but we have that sure prophetic word, through prophets in the Bible and through prophets whose writings are not in it. Paul says all Scripture is inspired and useful for teaching, correction, and training, so that God's people are fully equipped (2 Timothy 3:16, 17). The evidence is plentiful. The question is whether our hearts are open to it.
A short summary in our own words, not the official lesson text.
Read for this week’s study: 1 Cor. 2:2; John 1:1–5; 2 Tim. 3:16, 17; 2 Tim. 4:1–5; Isa. 40:1–5; John 17:20–23; 1 Cor. 1:10–13
This week’s quiz
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According to 2 Timothy 3:16, 17, why is Scripture given?A) So scholars can debate it · B) So God's people may be fully equipped for every good work · C) So only pastors can understand God · D) So we no longer need to pray
So God's people may be fully equipped for every good work (2 Timothy 3:16, 17)
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What does Peter call the word of prophecy in 2 Peter 1:19?A) A mystery no one can understand · B) A story for children · C) A light shining in a dark place · D) A law for the priests only
A light shining in a dark place (2 Peter 1:19)
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What did Paul decide to know among the Corinthians?A) The wisdom of the Greek philosophers · B) The secrets of the temple · C) The history of the Roman Empire · D) Nothing except Jesus Christ and Him crucified
Nothing except Jesus Christ and Him crucified (1 Corinthians 2:2)
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According to John 1:3, what was made through the Word?A) All things · B) Only the angels · C) Only the Garden of Eden · D) Only the human race
All things (John 1:3)
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How did Jesus answer each of Satan's temptations in the wilderness?A) I will think about it · B) It is written · C) Ask My Father · D) Show Me a sign
It is written (Matthew 4:4)
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What did Paul warn Timothy that people would do in a coming time?A) Stop going to work · B) Build too many churches · C) Gather teachers who tell them what they want to hear · D) Read the Bible too much
Gather teachers who tell them what they want to hear (2 Timothy 4:3)
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What does Jesus promise to the weary who come to Him?A) Great riches · B) Freedom from all work · C) A seat on a throne · D) Rest for their souls
Rest for their souls (Matthew 11:28, 29)
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What message did God give Isaiah for His hurting people in Isaiah 40:1?A) Comfort ye, comfort ye my people · B) Prepare for war · C) Leave Jerusalem at once · D) Build a new altar
Comfort ye, comfort ye my people (Isaiah 40:1)
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According to John 17:21, why did Jesus pray for His followers to be one?A) So they would become a nation · B) So the world would believe the Father sent Him · C) So they would not need leaders · D) So they could avoid persecution
So the world would believe the Father sent Him (John 17:21)
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What did the 1982 survey find about members who regularly read Ellen White's books?A) They attended church less often · B) They read the Bible less · C) They scored higher in personal faith and witnessing · D) There was no difference at all
They scored higher in personal faith and witnessing
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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