Key Thought: Sola Scripture implies fundamental principles of Biblical interpretation for a proper understanding of God’s Word. As Protestants, we maintain the Bible as the ultimate doctrinal authority.
May 2, 2020

1. Have a volunteer read Hebrews 4:8-12.

1. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
2. How does the Word of God discern the thoughts and intents of the heart?
3. Personal Application: The Word is a sword used in context is speaking of Sabbath rest. How do we enter into God’s rest? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: One of your relatives states: “The Bible is like a sharp two-edged sword, but are we to use the Bible to cut and wound others, or is it to wound our own souls with our sins?” How would you respond to your relative?

2. Have a volunteer read I Corinthians 4:1-6.

1. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage.
2. What does it mean not to think of men beyond what is written?
3. Personal Application: Why is it a dangerous thing to think of oneself as better, smarter, or holier than someone else? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: One of your friends states, “I just love “X’s” sermons. He’s so dynamic, active, and entertaining. “Y’s” sermons are Biblical and factual, but he’s so dry and dull in his presentations. X is so much better than Y.” Is this a typical response to our pastors and evangelists? Is there any problems or challenges in thinking this way? How would you respond to your friend?

3. Have a volunteer read Luke 24:44,45.

1. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the main idea of this text is.
2. Why did Jesus refer to the Scripture to explain who He was rather than just point to the miracle of His resurrection and His personal presence with them?
3. Personal Application: How does comparing Scripture with Scripture help us understand the Biblical teaching on a subject? Why can’t we use just one? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: One of your neighbors states, “One person uses a couple of verses to explain their idea on a topic, while another uses a couple Scriptures to explain the opposite idea. So can people use the Bible to prove just about anything? How do we know what is true if both sides use Scripture?” How would you respond to your neighbor?

4. Have a volunteer read Isaiah 8:20..

1. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the main idea of this text is.
2. Is there ever a time when our faith can be based on anything but the Bible and the Bible only, like a dream, personal experience, family teachings, or cultural influence?
3. Personal Application: How do we, as Seventh-day Adventists, reconcile “Sola Scripture” with the writings of Ellen White? Did she write “another gospel”; add to Scripture, or magnify what was already written? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: Think of one person who needs to hear a message from this week’s lesson. Tell the class what you plan to do this week to share with them.
   
   (Truth that is not lived, that is not imparted, loses its life-giving power, its healing virtue. Its blessings can be retained only as it is shared.”Ministry of Healing, p. 148).

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