'For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man; but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.' 2 Peter 1:21.
2. How did the Lord promise to reveal Himself to, and speak thru, the prophets?
'Hear now My words: If there be a prophet among you, I the Lord will make Myself known unto him in a vision, and will speak unto him in a dream.' Num. 12:6.
3. Did they understand that the words they spoke were not their own?
'David, . . . the sweet psalmist of Israel, said: The Spirit of the Lord spake by me, and His word was in my tongue.' 2 Sam. 23:1, 2.
'And the Lord said unto me, Behold, I have put My words in thy mouth.' Jer. 1:9.
The Disciples.
4. Did the disciples speak only their own words?
'It is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which speaketh in you.' Matt. 10:20.
5. How, indeed, were all the Holy Scriptures given?
'All scripture is given by inspiration of God.' 2 Tim. 3:16.
6. For what is it profitable?
'For doctrine [the grounds of our faith], for reproof [when we are going wrong], for correction [to turn us about, set us right], for instruction in [the way of] righteousness.' 2 Tim. 3:16.
7. How thoroly will he be equipped who makes a diligent study of the Scriptures?
'That the man of God may be perfect, thoroly furnished unto all good works.' 2 Tim. 3:17.
8. But in order to work effectually in us, how must the word of God be received?
'For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.' 1 Thess. 2:13.