Conversational Bible Study at Camp Meetings—[This impromptu dialogue between Ellen White and her son, W. C. White, took place while she was giving a talk to the General Conference Committee at Lake Goguac, near Battle Creek, Michigan, July 14, 1890.] Elder White: “I have heard you say, Mother, that we should have more teaching and less preaching; less preaching and more teaching. Speaking of the matter of getting the people together and having Bible readings.” (VSS 234.1) MC VC

Ellen White: “That was the way in Christ’s day. He would speak to the people, and they would call out a question as to what that meant. He was a teacher of the people.” (VSS 234.2) MC VC

More Emphasis on Bible Reading—Avoid lengthy sermons. The people cannot retain one half of the discourses which they hear. Give short talks and more Bible readings. This is the time to make every point as plain as mileposts.—Evangelism, 439. (VSS 251.1) MC VC

Pure Wheat Thoroughly Winnowed—Preach the truth in its simplicity, but let your discourses be short. Dwell decidedly on a few important points ∙∙∙ . Keep decidedly to a few points. Give the people pure wheat thoroughly winnowed from all chaff. Do not let your discourses embrace so much that weakness shall be seen in the place of solid argument. Present the truth as it is in Jesus, that those who hear may receive the very best impression.—Testimonies to Ministers and Gospel Workers, 310. (VSS 251.2) MC VC