History of Adult Bible Study Guide

Topics

ABSG History of Topics

Books vs Topics

1886 to 1985

130 Bible books

294 topical

Since 1985

52 Bible books

20 topical

ABSG History of Topics

Six Most Studied Bible Books

0 5 10 15 20 25

Ephesians

2 PeterHebrews

RomansRevelation

Acts

ABSG History of Topics

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 quarter1987 2 quarters (Combined with Luke)

2000 1 quarter

ABSG History of Topics

Most Studied by Testament

Old TestamentIsaiah 6

Daniel 6

Psalms 5

Genesis 3

Esther 3

New TestamentActs 25

Romans 10

Revelation 10

Hebrews 8

Ephesians 7

2 Peter 7

ABSG History of Topics

Most Studied 27 BeliefsThe 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

ABSG History of Topics

Most Studied TopicsLife & teachings of Jesus 45 Doctrinal review 21Christian living 192nd coming 19OT history 19 Church 14Plan of salvation 123 angel’s message 12 Bible bios 11Stewardship 9Creation 8God 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

ABSG History of Topics

Most Studied TopicsWorship 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

ABSG History of Topics

History of ABSG Curriculum Development

1886 – 1975 – No curriculum - lists of topics or Bible book study

1975 – 1981 - Daybreak “series” – a curriculum based on systematic theology design (God, man, Christ, Bible, etc.

1982 - 1984 – Covenant “series” – a curriculum based on the historical development of the covenant through the Bible

1982 to present - Bible book curriculum

1991 to present 2 Bible books and 2 themes per year

ABSG History of Topics

Curriculum Systems

1975 – 1981 Daybreak Series

1982 – 1984 Covenant Series

1985 – Bible Book Series

ABSG History of Topics

Sabbath School World Audiences

New converts

Discipled Adventists

3rd+ generation Adventists (Post-Christian Adventists)

Institutional Adventists

ABSG History of Topics

Chronological Development

Selection of topics each 5 years

S.S. World Curriculum Committee

Selection of authors by editors

Approved by S.S. Publications Board

Manuscripts

Reviewed by Manuscript Evaluation Committees

Approximately 4 years

ABSG History of Topics

Chronological Development

Approximately 4 years

Approved by S.S. Publications Board

Manuscripts

Editorial work

Translation

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ABSG History of Topics

Chronological Development

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PublicationDistribution

Study and learning

ABSG History of Topics

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