The Undercover Adventist

  Sabbath School The Gift of Prophecy  Old Testament Prophets  Lesson 4 - Friday Further Thought  God called prophets to lead people to know Him and remain faithful to Him. This was also the central purpose of Ellen G. White’s ministry: to lead people to Jesus and direct them to the Bible. Ellen White had a deep love for Christ and a desire to share God’s love with others. Her five-book Conflict of the Ages series begins and ends with the words “God is love.” In Steps to Christ , she emphasized that spiritual growth and usefulness depend on a daily, living relationship with Jesus. The Bible was the second major focus of her ministry. She described her writings as a “lesser light” intended to lead people to the “greater light”—God’s Word. She urged believers to make Scripture the foundation of their faith and practice, emphasizing that no additional light was given to replace the Bible. Ellen White also taught that true prophets must uphold Christ’s teachings rather ...

  Sabbath School The Gift of Prophecy  Old Testament Prophets  Lesson 4 - Thursday  Standing Firm Against Deception Put on the whole armor of God and hold fast to His truth Key Scriptures: Matthew 24:23–24, Ephesians 6:10–18 Jesus gave His followers a serious warning about deception. In Matthew 24:23–24, He explained that false christs and false prophets would arise, performing great signs and wonders in an effort to deceive people—even, if possible, the elect. This tells us that deception will not always look evil or obviously false. Sometimes it may appear impressive, sound convincing, or even seem to have supernatural evidence behind it. Why should we take this warning so seriously? Because sincere people can be misled when they rely on appearances, emotions, popular opinions, or the claims of influential individuals instead of God's Word. Not everyone who claims to speak for God is speaking the truth. Even a remarkable sign or a powerful experience is not enough ...

  Sabbath School The Gift of Prophecy  Old Testament Prophets  Lesson 4 - Wednesday  God Calls and Equips His Servants Female prophets, young leaders, and the importance of spiritual mentorship Key Scriptures: Luke 2:36–38, Acts 21:9, 1 Timothy 1:18, Titus 2:15 Throughout the Bible, God has called people from different backgrounds, ages, and circumstances to serve Him. His work has never depended on one particular group of people. He chooses those who are willing to respond to His calling and use their gifts for His glory. Luke 2:36–38 introduces us to Anna, a prophetess who served God faithfully in the temple. She was an older widow who devoted herself to worship, fasting, and prayer. When Mary and Joseph brought the infant Jesus to the temple, Anna recognized God's hand at work and spoke about Him to those who were looking for redemption in Jerusalem. Her story reminds us that a faithful life of service can prepare us to recognize God's work and share the good news...

  Sabbath School The Gift of Prophecy  Old Testament Prophets  Lesson 4 - Tuesday The Purpose of New Testament Prophets Encouragement, spiritual growth, and faithfulness to God's Word Key Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 14:3, Ephesians 4:11–13, Revelation 22:6 God has always used prophets to communicate His message to His people. Although their circumstances and responsibilities varied, their purpose was not to draw attention to themselves but to help people understand God's will and remain faithful to Him. In 1 Corinthians 14:3, Paul explains that the person who prophesies speaks to people for their “edification and exhortation and comfort” (NKJV). These three words reveal something important about the prophetic gift. Edification means building people up in their faith. Exhortation means encouraging and urging them to follow God's will. Comfort means strengthening those who are discouraged, hurting, or struggling. True prophetic ministry was meant to help people grow closer to...

  Sabbath School The Gift of Prophecy  Old Testament Prophets  Lesson 4 - Monday Built on Christ, Guided by His Messengers Bible Reading: Ephesians 2:20; Ephesians 3:1–5; 2 Peter 3:1–2 “Having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone.” — Ephesians 2:20, NKJV Throughout the Bible, God has used different people to communicate His truth and guide His people. In the Old Testament, He called prophets to deliver His messages. In the New Testament, He called apostles to carry the gospel to the world. Although their responsibilities sometimes differed, both served the same God and pointed people toward the same Savior, Jesus Christ. The word apostle comes from a Greek word meaning someone who is sent forth as a messenger. Jesus chose twelve disciples to be His apostles, training them to witness to His life, teachings, death, and resurrection. Later, others were also recognized as apostles. Paul, for example, repea...

  Sabbath School The Gift of Prophecy  Old Testament Prophets  Lesson 4 - Sunday Jesus, the Prophet Who Is More Than a Prophet Bible Reading: Matthew 16:13–16; Mark 8:27–29; Luke 9:18–20 “Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” — Matthew 16:14, NKJV During H is ministry, Jesus asked His disciples an important question: “Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?” (Matthew 16:13, NKJV). The answers revealed that people recognized something special about Him. Some believed He was John the Baptist raised from the dead, while others thought He was Elijah, Jeremiah, or one of the other prophets. Why did people make these comparisons? The prophets of the Old Testament had spoken God's messages, warned people about sin, called them to repentance, and pointed them toward God's promises. Jesus did these things, too. He boldly confronted hypocrisy, called sinners to repentance, revealed God's character, and taught with an authority that ...

  Bible Reading: John 1:1–3, 14; Romans 5:8 “For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible.” — Colossians 1:16, NKJV Stop for a moment and consider an amazing truth: Jesus Christ, the One who created the universe, the stars, the mountains, and every living thing, willingly came to this earth to die for our sins. John 1:1–3 tells us that Jesus, the Word, was with God in the beginning and that all things were made through Him. The One who spoke creation into existence is the same One who allowed Himself to be nailed to a cross. The hands that formed humanity were stretched out and pierced for humanity's redemption. The One who gave us life willingly gave His own life to save us from sin and death. Why would He do such a thing? The answer is love. God did not wait for us to become good enough to deserve His love. He did not wait for humanity to clean up its record or prove its worthiness. Romans 5:8 tells us, “But God demonstrates H...