History of Adult Bible Study Guide Topics

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History of Adult Bible Study Guide Topics
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Books vs Topics

• 1886 to 1985
• 130 Bible books
• 294 topical

• Since 1985
• 52 Bible books
• 20 topical

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Six Most Studied Bible Books
Ephesians
2 Peter
Hebrews
Romans
Revelation
Acts
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Acts of the Apostles

• 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

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Most Studied by Testament

• 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

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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

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Most Studied Topics

• Life teachings of Jesus
  45
• Doctrinal review 21
• Christian living 19
• 2nd coming 19
• OT history 19
• Church 14
• Plan of salvation 12
• 3 angels message 12
• Bible bios 11
• Stewardship 9
• Creation 8
• God the Father 6

• Health 6
• Sanctuary 5
• Prayer 5
• Parables of Jesus 5
• Prophecy (DR) 4
• Home and family 4
• Angels 4
• Holy Spirit 4
• Christology 4
• Law 4
• Witnessing 4

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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
• Lords supper 1
• Great Cont. 1
• Love 1
• Suffering 1

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History of ABSG Curriculum Development
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Curriculum Systems

• 1975 1981 Daybreak Series
• 1982 1984 Covenant Series
• 1985 Bible Book Series

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Sabbath School World Audiences

• New converts
• Discipled Adventists
• 3rd generation Adventists (Post-modern
  Adventists)
• Institutional Adventists

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Chronological Development
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Chronological Development
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Chronological Development
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