SDA PIONEERS
Who is known as the “Mother of the Adventist Church”?
Ellen G. White
What day do Seventh-day Adventists worship on?
Saturday, the seventh day (Sabbath)
Who built the ark that saved his family from the flood?
Who built the ark that saved his family from the flood?
Which Gospel writer was a physician by profession?
Luke (Colossians 4:14)
In the parable of the ten virgins (Matthew 25), what does the oil symbolize?
The Holy Spirit
On the Day of Pentecost, how many people were baptized after Peter’s sermon?
About 3,000 (Acts 2:41)
Which Adventist pioneer promoted health reform and started sanitariums?
Dr. John Harvey Kellogg
What does the Sabbath remind us of?
Creation and God’s rest, and also redemption in Christ
Who led the Israelites out of Egypt?
Moses
What did Jesus say is the “unpardonable sin”?
Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit (Matthew 12:31–32)
What kingdom does the lion with eagle’s wings represent in Daniel 7?
Babylon
What happened to Saul on the road to Damascus?
He saw a light from heaven, heard Jesus’ voice, and was blinded (Acts 9:3–9)
What was the name of the missionary ship that carried Adventists overseas in 1874?
The Pitcairn
Why do Adventists promote healthful living and diet?
Because the body is God’s temple and healthy living honors Him
What food did God send from heaven for the Israelites in the wilderness?
Manna
What Roman governor sentenced Jesus to be crucified?
Pontius Pilate (John 19:16)
In Revelation, what do the seven stars in Jesus’ hand represent?
The angels (messengers) of the seven churches (Revelation 1:20)
Who was the first Christian martyr recorded in Acts?
Stephen (Acts 7:59–60)
What year was the Seventh-day Adventist Church officially organized?
1863
What do Adventists believe will happen at Christ’s Second Coming?
The righteous dead will be resurrected and the living righteous taken to heaven; the wicked will perish
What did King Solomon ask God for instead of riches or long life?
Wisdom
Which miracle of Jesus is the only one recorded in all four Gospels?
Feeding of the 5,000 (Matthew 14, Mark 6, Luke 9, John 6)
hat time period does the “70 weeks” prophecy in Daniel 9 point to?
The coming of the Messiah (Jesus Christ’s ministry and crucifixion)
Who replaced Judas Iscariot as one of the twelve apostles?
Matthias (Acts 1:26)
Who preached the 1844 message about Christ’s return?
William Miller
What do Adventists believe about the state of the dead?
That the dead are unconscious until the resurrection (soul sleep)
What river did Naaman wash in to be healed of leprosy?
Jordan River (2 Kings 5:14)
Which parable did Jesus tell to illustrate “who is my neighbor”?
The Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25–37)
What does the “little horn” in Daniel 7 do to God’s people?
It persecutes the saints, speaks against God, and changes times and laws
What lame man was healed at the temple gate called Beautiful?
A man lame from birth, healed by Peter and John (Acts 3:2–8)
What publishing house did James White help start?
Review and Herald Publishing Association
How do Adventists practice baptism?
By full immersion, symbolizing death, burial, and resurrection with Christ
Who was the only female judge of Israel?
Deborah (Judges 4:4)
What Old Testament prophet did Jesus read from in the synagogue of Nazareth to announce His mission?
Isaiah (Isaiah 61:1–2; Luke 4:17–21)
In Revelation, what does the sea symbolize when describing the beast rising from it?
Multitudes of people, nations, and languages (Revelation 17:15)
Which disciple raised Dorcas (Tabitha) from the dead?
Peter (Acts 9:36–41)
Who was the first General Conference president?
John Byington (1863–1865)
What does the word “Adventist” mean?
One who looks forward to (or awaits) the Second Coming (Advent) of Christ
Which Old Testament prophet married a woman named Gomer?
Hosea
What was written above Jesus’ cross, and in what three languages?
“Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews” — in Hebrew, Latin, and Greek (John 19:19–20)
What kingdom is symbolized by the bear raised up on one side in Daniel 7?
Medo-Persia
What jailer and his family were baptized after an earthquake opened the prison doors?
The Philippian jailer (Acts 16:25–34)