Heaven's Means of Communication

Sabbath School Class—Life as Discovery and Hope
January 3, 2009

Larry R Evans

Introductory Reflections
Last quarter we probed the subject of the atonement. If one thought stands out for me it is that we barely grasp the basics of that subject but that, in itself, is enough to cause us to stand in awe of God’s grace. Isn’t it fitting, then, that we now study “Heaven’s Means of Communication!” We must keep in mind that the prophetic gift is also a gift of grace and through it we will learn more about God and in so doing we will learn more about ourselves. The gift of prophecy is not meant to be an end in itself. It is always linked to God’s overwhelming desire to communicate with us. The very essence that there is a prophetic voice whether it be through individuals or through a movement is indeed cause to rejoice. It is one more evidence that we have a solid foundation for the “hope that burns within us.” (Lk 24:32)

Reflective Discovery Questions

1. The greatness of a prophet is determined by how much of his or her writings is included in Scripture. True or False? [Lk 7:28]

2. Revelation from God is something that happened after sin entered. True or False? [Gen 3:8]

3. If one has a sincere interest and a knowledgeable background of nature then nature can replace the need for the Bible. True or False? [Ps 19:1-6; Gn 3:17,18]

4. To be qualified to be called a prophet in the biblical sense, one must have made accurate predictions. True or False? [Ex. 4:10-17; Jonah 1:1-3]

5. The Bible is more than a collection of ancient literature. True or False?

6. The Bible is the supreme revelation of God. True or False? [Jn 14:8-10]


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