See the explanatory note at the beginning of this Study Guide. It is important to realize that “medical missionary work” in the twentieth century may be somewhat different than in the nineteenth century. It is important, therefore, to look first at principles, then apply them as best we can. This will keep us from making application of the counsel where it is not warranted, and help us to apply it when needed.
1. How can Christ’s ambassadors give a practical demonstration of the truth of the gospel? (499:2)
CH-SG 24.1
2. What lies at the foundation of a large share of “the maladies the sinner suffers”? (502:2)
CH-SG 24.2
3. What answer would Ellen White give to those physicians who ask if it would be pleasing to God if they would give up their medical practice and enter the ministry? Why? (137:1, 503:3-504:0)
CH-SG 24.3
4. Through what experience did Christ illustrate the way we are to work for those who are sick? (508:2)
CH-SG 24.4
5. What illustration from nature is used to teach that we are not to center all of our work in one place? (510:2)
CH-SG 24.5
6. What is Christ’s definition of a true missionary? (511:2)
CH-SG 24.6
7. “The gospel ministry is needed to give __________ and __________ to the __________ __________ work; and the __________ needs the __________ missionary work to CH-SG 24.7
__________ the practical working of the __________.” (514:2) CH-SG 24.8
8. What chapter in the Bible clearly sets forth the union that should exist between the medical missionary work and the ministry? (514:4)
CH-SG 24.9
9. “It is not __________ institutions, large __________, or great __________ that God requires, but the __________ action of a __________ people.” (518:3) CH-SG 24.10