Bible Teaching the Objective
Need of a Bible-Study Revival—A revival in Bible study is
needed throughout the world. Attention is to be called, not to the
assertions of men, but to the Word of God. As this is done, a mighty
work will be wrought. When God declared that His Word should not
return unto Him void, He meant all that He said. The gospel is to be
preached to all nations. The Bible is to be opened to the people. A
knowledge of God is the highest education, and it will cover the earth
with its wonderful truth as the waters cover the sea.—
Manuscript 139,
1898
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Bible Work Marked Out by Heavenly Father—Our work has
been marked out for us by our heavenly Father. We are to take our
Bibles, and go forth to warn the world. We are to be God’s helping
hands in saving souls—channels through which His love is day by day
to flow to the perishing.—
Testimonies For The Church 9:150
(1909).
A Heaven-born Method—The plan of holding Bible readings
was a heaven-born idea. There are many, both men and women, who
can engage in this branch of missionary labor. Workers may thus
be developed who will become mighty men of God. By this means
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the Word of God has been given to thousands; and the workers are
brought into personal contact with people of all nations and tongues.
The Bible is brought into families, and its sacred truths come home
to the conscience. Men are entreated to read, examine, and judge
for themselves, and they must abide the responsibility of receiving or
rejecting the divine enlightenment. God will not permit this precious
work for Him to go unrewarded. He will crown with success every
humble effort made in His name.—
Gospel Workers, 192
(1915).
Bible Work a Thorough Method—In every city that is entered, a
solid foundation is to be laid for permanent work. The Lord’s methods
are to be followed. By doing house-to-house work, by giving Bible
readings in families, the worker may gain access to many who are
seeking for truth. By opening the Scriptures, by prayer, by exercising
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