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History of Adult Bible Study Guide Topics. 1886 to 1985 130 Bible books 294 topical. Since 1985 52 Bible books 20 topical. Books vs Topics. Six Most Studied Bible Books. Ephesians. 2 Peter. Hebrews. Romans. Revelation. Acts. 1892 2 quarters 1898 2 quarters 1911 4 quarters
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1886 to 1985 130 Bible books 294 topical Since 1985 52 Bible books 20 topical Books vs Topics
Six Most Studied Bible Books Ephesians 2 Peter Hebrews Romans Revelation Acts
1892 2 quarters 1898 2 quarters 1911 4 quarters 1916 2 quarters 1917 2 quarters 1926 1 quarter 1927 3 quarters 1940 1 quarter 1941 2 quarters 1957 2 quarters 1967 1 quarter 1968 1 quarter 1987 2 quarters (Combined with Luke) 2000 1 quarter Acts of the Apostles
Old Testament Isaiah 6 Daniel 6 Psalms 5 Genesis 3 Esther 3 New Testament Acts 25 Romans 10 Revelation 10 Hebrews 8 Ephesians 7 2 Peter 7 Most Studied by Testament
Most Studied 27 Beliefs • The experience of salvation 16 • God the Son 11 • God the Father 9 • Life of Jesus 9 • The law of God 9 • Christian behavior 9 • The church 8 • Second coming 8
Life & teachings of Jesus 45 Doctrinal review 21 Christian living 19 2nd coming 19 OT history 19 Church 14 Plan of salvation 12 3 angel’s message 12 Bible bios 11 Stewardship 9 Creation 8 God the Father 6 Health 6 Sanctuary 5 Prayer 5 Parables of Jesus 5 Prophecy (D&R) 4 Home and family 4 Angels 4 Holy Spirit 4 Christology 4 Law 4 Witnessing 4 Most Studied Topics
Worship 3 Law & Sabbath 3 Spirit of Pro. 3 Jesus as high priest 2 Doctrine of man 2 Christian Ed. 2 Rel. liberty 2 Spiritual gifts 1 Missions 1 Bible 1 Lord’s supper 1 Great Cont. 1 Love 1 Suffering 1 Most Studied Topics
Sabbath School World Audiences • New converts • Discipled Adventists • 3rd+ generation Adventists (Post-modern Adventists) • Institutional Adventists
S.S. World Curriculum Committee Approximately 4 years Selection of authors by editors Manuscripts Selection of topics each 5 years Reviewed by Manuscript Evaluation Committees Approved by S.S. Publications Board Chronological Development
Approximately 4 years Manuscripts Translation ¡Hola! Approved by S.S. Publications Board Editorial work Hello! Chronological Development
Approximately 4 years Publication Distribution Study and learning Chronological Development
Thousands of Millions of Work and dedication