About Follow the Bible

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	"Follow the Bible" is an initiative sponsored by the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists and its world divisions to stimulate a deeper interest in reading the Bible. It features a multi-language Bible traveling to countries around the world and large international gatherings to recommit to a study of God's word.

Q.	When will this project be launched?
A.	The journey will commence in the Philippines at Annual Council on Sabbath October 11 in the afternoon program. During this afternoon service delegates to the Annual Council will be invited to recommit their lives to a study of and faithfulness to God's Word. The Bible will then begin its global journey by traveling throughout the Southern Asia-Pacific Division.

Q.	How long will it take for the Bible to make its way around the world?
A.	The journey will begin in the fall of 2008 in the Philippines and travel to each world division until July of 2010 when the journey climaxes at the opening session of the General Conference Session in Atlanta.

Q.	What is the schedule for the Bible to travel to varying World Divisions?
A.	Click here to view the schedule and other information pertaining to each ceremony.

Q.	What happens as the Bible arrives in a particular country or city?
A.	There will be large convocations or rallies conducted each place the Bible travels. Sermons will be preached on the importance of God's word. Attendees will be invited to participate in a daily Bible study plan. They will also be offered an opportunity to enroll in the Discover Bible Course.

Q.	Are these convocations for Seventh-day Adventist Church members only?
A.	Certainly not. We encourage every member in an area where the Bible travels to tell their friends about "Follow the Bible" and invite them to attend. This is an outstanding time for the community to know that Seventh-day Adventists are a people of the Book.

Q.	What materials are available for church leaders in conducting these convocations?
A.	There are three sample sermons prepared on the importance and inspiration of Bible Study, a daily Bible Reading Guide, Bible bookmarks and an introductory lesson on the Bible.

Q.	Are there promotional materials available?
A.	Yes. Marketing materials include a logo/theme as well as a poster design, a news story and a short DVD on "Follow the Bible." Apart from these, each world region will be responsible to develop additional, local promotional materials.

Q.	What if the Bible is damaged, or even lost in it's travels?
A.	We are praying that this will not happen and will take all the necessary precautions but we are prepared for this eventuality by sending three Bibles which are the same to travel together. One will always be kept at the division office.

Q.	How many languages will this single Bible include?
A.	This one Bible contains more than 66 languages. It represents God's message to all peoples. Click here to read more about the languages.

Q.	How large will this Bible be?
A.	This Bible will be approximately 18 inches long and 12 inches wide. It will consist of nearly 1,500 pages and be bound with a padded leather cover. It will be very similar to the large Bible Ellen White held above her head in vision and repeatedly quoted Bible texts from by memory.

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What is the responsibility of the world divisions in "Follow the Bible?"

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Each world division president has been consulted regarding the best time for the bible to arrive in their division. The division "Follow the Bible" coordinator is responsible for working with his union and conference counterparts to organize the Bible's itinerary within the division territory. The divisions are responsible for planning all activities for the Bible in their division including the convocations and all division-wide media coverage. They are also responsible for receiving the Bible and passing it to the next division.

Q.	Will the denominational journals carry articles on "Follow the Bible?"
A.	There will be regular articles written for the Adventist Review, Adventist World , and Ministry as well as for the union publications. Adventist News Network (ANN) will cover the journey of the Bible in their news stories.

Q.	What about Hope Channel? How will it cover the story?
A.	There will be regular features on the Hope Channel, with a video team producing short reports.

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What is the major objective of the General Conference administration for "Follow the Bible?"

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The major objective of the General Conference administration is to inspire millions of Seventh-day Adventists to further Bible Study. Recent surveys indicate that less than 50 percent of the church membership is regularly studying the Bible. "Follow the Bible" has the possibility of reigniting the desire to study God's word. It has the possibility of lifting the average church member to new heights of spirituality through God's word. What if all 16 million Seventh-day Adventists were faithfully studying God's word each day? What if they were discovering Jesus personally in His word? What if they had a new vital experience with our Lord? God would pour out His Spirit in abundance and we would see an explosion of witnessing and evangelism like the church has never seen.