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should also intently pray that the Holy Spirit, our Guide to all truth, [115]
may be with you in your study of God’s Holy Word.120
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(For additional reading on this subject we recommend The Great
Controversy, 17, Life Sketches of Ellen G. White, 17, Christian
Experience and Teachings of Ellen G. White, 13, and Education,
13 .)
Think About It
1. Briefly review the function of scripture as outlined in 2 Timo-
thy 3:15-17. Which is easier and which is harder for you to include
in you concept of inspiration?
2. If you were to discover an apparent discrepancy (difference)
between the Bible and the writings of Ellen White, how would you
go about resolving the issue?
3. What are several steps for preparing to study the Bible?
4. How does careful study of God’s Word affect what we do in
life?
Note: The material accompanying notes 1, 79, 82, 82, 87, 99, and
109 cite Ellen GWhite word for word. All other material paraphrases
the Ellen G. White sources referenced.