Heartwarming Stories of Adventist Pioneers

Ch 3 – Joseph Bates

Vocabulary – Define according to the context clues within the story.

1) Stern

2) Exotic

3) Whetted

4) Press-gang

5) Privation

6) Prow

7) Sterling

8) Abolitionist

9) Hope of Israel

10) Washington, NH

Short Answer

1) Briefly describe several hardships / miracles that took place in the early part of Bates’ life.

2) What new rules did Captain Bates implement on his ship for the crew?

3) Why and Where did Bates’ make a trip with his friend H.S. Gurney? Why was this trip considered dangerous?

4) Once when returning home from a trip to Washington, NH, Bates was asked, “What’s the good news, Capt. Bates?” What was Bates’ answer? Explain two ways Bates became convinced of this new truth?

5) How did Bates become convinced of the divine inspiration of Ellen G. Harmon (White)?

6) Explain the unusual circumstances of how Bates became introduced with David Hewitt of Battle Creek, MI. What was the end result of the meeting?

7) Share another story from Bates’ life that demonstrates his great faith in God