AY Honor Bible Discovery IV - Advanced

Bible Discovery IV - Advanced

Skill Level

2

Year

2026

Version

22.02.2026

Approval authority

General Conference

Overview

This honor fulfills the “Spiritual Experiences” requirements for the General Conference Ranger Achievement Class. It covers the stories and truths told about the history of the New Testament church during the apostolic years following Christ’s ascension into Heaven. The books of the Bible covered include: Acts of the Apostles and the epistles (Romans-Jude).

Doctrines covered:

1. The Holy Scriptures

5. God the Holy Spirit

10. The Experience of Salvation

11. Growing in Christ

12. The Church

13. The Remnant and its Mission

15. Baptism

17. Spiritual Gifts and Ministries

22. Christian Behavior

The Challenging Part

The most challenging requirement of this honor is probably this:

3. Read, summarize, and discuss any two chapters in the book Acts of the Apostles by Ellen White. Apply the principles found in the story to a modern situation through a sketch, comic strip, poster, or other visual media (this may be done as a group).
Suggested chapters include:

a. “Pentecost,” pg. 25-34, The Acts of the Apostles

b. “The Seven Deacons/The First Christian Martyr,” pg. 87-102, The Acts of the Apostles

c. “Delivered from Prison,” pg. 143-154, The Acts of the Apostles

d. “Preaching Among the Heathen,” pg. 177-187, The Acts of the Apostles

e. “Berea and Athens,” pg. 231-242, The Acts of the Apostles

f. “Called to Reach a Higher Standard,” pg. 309-322, The Acts of the Apostles

g. “The Voyage and Shipwreck,” pg. 439-446, The Acts of the Apostles

h. “In Rome,” pg. 447-460, The Acts of the Apostles