Faith and Reform: The Call of a Prophet

Discussion Questions for "The Call of a Prophet"

Hello! It is a pleasure to help you prepare for your study. Here are some engaging discussion questions based on the lives of the prophets we are exploring this week to help deepen your group's conversation 📖.

Faith and the Prophetic Calling

• Prophets throughout history have often faced personal sorrow, rejection, and even martyrdom while delivering God's messages REF Sabbath. Why do you think the human heart often resists prophetic warnings, and how can we better support those who stand for truth in our contemporary era REF Sabbath?

• Abraham is described as the "father of the faithful" because he believed God's promises even when they seemed impossible Genesis 15:6+1. Since Abraham was a flawed man, what does his life teach us about how God qualifies us for service through faith rather than our own perfection REF Sunday,3SG 98.1?

Reform and Modern Idolatry

• Elijah called Israel to choose between Jehovah and Baal, leading to a dramatic vindication of God's honor on Mount Carmel 1 Kings 18:21, 39. What are some of the "subtle idols" in our modern world—such as pride, money, or the "idolatry of dress"—that might be drawing our supreme affection away from God REF Monday,4BC 1145.8+1?

• The Elijah message is intended to turn the hearts of families toward one another and toward God Malachi 4:6. What practical steps can we take in our homes to ensure that a "revival of true godliness" begins in our own hearts first REF Monday,BDOC 55.83?

The Core of the Prophetic Message

• Isaiah 53 provides a stunningly accurate description of Christ's substitutionary sacrifice written centuries before His birth Isaiah 53:5-6. When we look at the specific details of His suffering, how does it help us understand the "mystery of redemption" and the depth of God's love for us REF Tuesday,PP 63.3?

• Daniel remained faithful in small things, like his diet, which prepared him for the greatest trials of his life Daniel 1:8+1. How can we cultivate that same spirit of integrity in our daily business transactions and personal habits REF Wednesday,COL 350.5?

Perseverance Through Doubt and Trial

• John the Baptist struggled with discouragement and doubt while languishing in prison, yet he remained faithful unto death Matthew 11:2-3DA 223.4. How should we respond when we face "dark providences" or situations where God does not seem to interpose for our deliverance REF Thursday,HLv 144.1?

• Jesus reaffirmed John’s faith by pointing to His works of healing and preaching Matthew 11:4-5. How can remembering God's past leading in our lives and in the history of the prophetic gift help us maintain confidence during our own times of trial REF Thursday,5T 578.1?

The Prophetic Gift in the Last Days

• The three angels' messages are the final prophetic warning to be given to the world before Christ returns Revelation 14:6-12. How does understanding the role of past prophets like Elijah and John the Baptist help us grasp our own responsibility as messengers in these last days REF Monday,CH 72.4?

I hope these questions help create a supportive and knowledgeable environment for your Sabbath School class 😇. If you would like more discussion prompts or key takeaways, feel free to ask! 🙏

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