Bible Characters
Who was the mother of Samuel, the prophet, and dedicated him to God’s service?
Who is Hannah?
"Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine, Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine, Heir of salvation, purchase of God, Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood."
"This is my story, this is my song, Praising my Savior all the day long."
In The Great Controversy, Ellen G. White discusses the role of the papacy in the history of the church. What specific event does she describe in detail that marks the beginning of the "papal supremacy," and how does she relate this to the prophecy in Daniel?
The crowning of Charlemagne as Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire in 800 AD, which Ellen G. White ties to the rise of papal power and its influence in fulfilling the prophecy in Daniel 7 regarding the little horn power. (The Great Controversy - Chapter 3, "An Age of Darkness")
"The earth is the Lord’s, and the fullness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein."
Psalm (Psalm 24:1)
I was the son of a high priest, and after my family was killed by an act of God, I became the priest of a newly established sanctuary. I also faced the challenge of leading God’s people during a time when the Ark of the Covenant was lost to the Philistines.
Who is Eli
Who was the first king of Israel, anointed by the prophet Samuel?
Who is Saul?
"Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father, There is no shadow of turning with Thee; Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not..."
"As Thou hast been, Thou forever wilt be."
In Steps to Christ, Ellen G. White explores the theme of justification and sanctification. In Chapter 7, she addresses how the believer can experience "victory over sin." What key principle does she highlight in relation to the believer's cooperation with the Holy Spirit in the process of sanctification?
She emphasizes the necessity of daily surrender to Christ, a continuous process of choosing to rely on the Holy Spirit’s power to overcome sin, which leads to victory through abiding faith in Jesus. (Steps to Christ - Chapter 7, "The Test of Discipleship")
"For the mountains may depart and the hills be removed, but my steadfast love shall not depart from you, and my covenant of peace shall not be removed,” says the Lord, who has compassion on you."
Isaiah(Isaiah 54:10)
I was a prophet who had a dramatic encounter with a pagan king, where I declared that a curse would fall upon him. I had a miraculous encounter involving an angel of the Lord, and I am known for my prayers that influenced the course of a kingdom.
Who is Elijah?
Which prophet was swallowed by a great fish or whale after attempting to flee from God's command to go to Nineveh?
Who is Jonah?
"I’d rather have Jesus than silver or gold, I’d rather be His than have riches untold..."
"I’d rather have Jesus than houses or lands."
In Prophets and Kings, Ellen G. White gives an extensive account of the reign of King Ahab. How does she portray the role of the prophet Elijah in confronting Ahab, and what does she specifically state about the significance of the contest on Mount Carmel?
Ellen G. White presents Elijah as the faithful prophet who, standing against the apostasy of Ahab and the people, calls down fire from heaven to demonstrate God's power and the futility of idolatry. She emphasizes that the contest on Mount Carmel was a decisive moment in Israel's spiritual history, showing that God alone is the true God and that apostasy leads to destruction. (Prophets and Kings - Chapter 17, "Elijah on Mount Carmel")
"But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds,’ declares the Lord, ‘because you are called an outcast, Zion for whom no one cares.’"
Answer: Jeremiah (Jeremiah 30:17)
I was the daughter of a priest and served as a prophetess, holding meetings under a palm tree where people came to consult me. My actions helped guide a military leader to victory, and I composed a song celebrating that victory, marking one of the few instances of women leading in Israel’s history.
Deborah (Known for being a judge and prophetess, and for leading the Israelites to victory over the Canaanites, including composing the "Song of Deborah")
Which biblical character was a descendant of Cain and became the founder of a city named after him?
Who is Enoch? (son of Cain, not the righteous Enoch of Genesis 5)
"O for a faith that will not shrink, Though pressed by every foe, That will not tremble on the brink..."
"Of any earthly woe."
In Early Writings, Ellen G. White recounts a vision of the "close of probation." How does she describe the final sealing of God's people, and what significant warning does she give regarding the fate of those who reject the sealing message in the last days?
Ellen G. White describes a scene where the righteous are sealed with the "seal of the living God," symbolizing complete submission to God's will. She warns that those who refuse to be sealed, those who persist in sin and reject the Holy Spirit's call, will face the eternal consequences of their choices, including the wrath of God during the final judgment. (Early Writings - Chapter 4, "The Last Vision")
"And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh."
Ezekiel (Ezekiel 36:26)
I was the last of the judges, and I played a significant role in the downfall of Israel's first king by delivering a message of condemnation. I am also the author of a book that bears my name, and I served as a key transitional figure before the rise of the monarchy.
Samuel (Known for being the last judge of Israel, for anointing Saul as king, and delivering God’s judgment upon Saul)
Who was the Levite who took a concubine, resulting in a horrific civil war between the tribes of Israel in the Book of Judges?
Who is The Levite from Ephraim (Judges 19, his name is not given explicitly in the text)
"We have this hope that burns within our hearts, Hope in the coming of the Lord..."
"We are united in Christ."
In The Desire of Ages, Ellen G. White expands on the theme of Christ’s atonement in the context of the sanctuary. In Chapter 29, she draws parallels between the earthly sanctuary and Christ's work of salvation. How does she explain the significance of the two phases of Christ’s atonement, particularly in relation to the "most holy place" and Christ's ministry there?
Ellen G. White explains that Christ's atonement has two phases: the initial phase of His sacrifice on the cross (the "outer court" of the sanctuary), where He died for humanity's sins, and the second phase, where He ministers in the "most holy place" of the heavenly sanctuary, interceding for believers. She emphasizes that Christ's work in the heavenly sanctuary is pivotal for the final judgment and the cleansing of sin, a process that began after His ascension and continues in the heavenly sanctuary. (The Desire of Ages - Chapter 29, "The Closing Work")
"For behold, the Lord is coming out of His place to punish the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity, and the earth will disclose the bloodshed on it, and will no longer cover its slain."
Isaiah (Isaiah 26:21)
I was an obscure prophet who prophesied during the reign of King Jehoiakim of Judah. I was known for my role in speaking against the leaders of Israel, and one of my actions included prophesying the fall of Jerusalem. My message, recorded in a book, also includes a vision of God's judgment upon Israel, in the form of a boiling pot tilting from the north.
Jeremiah (Known for his prophecies about the fall of Jerusalem, his symbolic actions like the boiling pot, and his lamentations in the Book of Jeremiah)