Seventh-Day Adventists

James and Ellen White: What Do They Teach Us About Putting God First? 

Film Focus: This promotional video created by the Seventh-Day Adventists Church celebrates James and Ellen White as leaders who trusted in God despite the obstacles in their path.

Text Focus: Pages 490–492

Discussion Questions:

1. Who were James and Ellen White? Why are they significant to the Seventh-Day Adventists?
2. What is the Great Disappointment spoken about in this video?
3. What was Ellen told to do in a dream? Why did this seem like an impossible goal?
4. This video is about putting one’s trust and faith in God; share a situation where you had to put your entire trust and faith in God.

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