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1st Quarter 2009, The Prophetic Gift
KnowingKnowing
Adult Sabbath School LessonPowerPoint PresentationJanuary 3, 2009
Jesus is the best revelation of God
Memory Verse
“God, having of old time spoken unto the fathers in the prophets by divers portions and in divers manners, hath at the end of these days spoken unto us in his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, through whom also he made the worlds.”
HEBREWS 1:1, 2
KNOWING GOD’S WILL
STEPS WE NEED TO TAKE• Seek to know God
through general revelation
• Seek to know God through special revelation
SEEK TO KNOW GOD THROUGH GENERAL REVELATION
STEP ONE
General Revelation
• God created a perfect world.
• The natural world still witnesses to us God’s power and His love.
A. What can nature reveal about God? Psalm 19:1
General Revelation
B. How did God communicated with men after the fall? I Sam. 9:9
• After the fall, He communicated with them through prophets.
• These may consists of exhortations, instructions, consolations, or predictions.
SEEK TO KNOW GOD THROUGH SPECIAL REVELATION
STEP TWO
Special Revelation
• The word “inspired” means “God-breathed.”
• The Bible is the thought of God communicated to humanity.
A. How did God communicated with us through the Bible? 2 Tim 3:16
Special Revelation
• Jesus bears the complete revelation of God’s mercy and grace.
• All aspects of Jesus’ life reveal the plan of salvation
B. How did Jesus became the most perfect revelation of God to man? Matthew 4:17, 23
SUMMARY
WE CAN KNOW THE WILL OF GOD• By seeking to know God through general revelation
• By seeking to know God through Jesus
Jesus is the perfect revelation of God
APPLY
How can this lesson about God’s revelation affect my life today?
Do we have the desire to know God through the general revelation?
Do we have the desire to know God through Jesus as revealed by the Bible?
Q
PLAN
How can I use this lesson about God’s revelation this coming week?
• What are the practical things I can do to know God’s will in my life?
Q
TRANSFER TRUTH
What changes do I need in my life?
• What biblical principle from the lesson can we use today?
Q
TRANSFER TRUTH
What changes do I need in my life?
I need to know God’s will in my life
Most of the time I am busy with my work
1. By studying the Bible regularly2. By appropriating special time for prayer
This coming week I will regularly spend time in praying and meditating the Bible
PRINCIPLE
APPLICATION
PROBLEM
DECISION
Let’s make the decision!
Q
ASSOCIATE truth – Why should I study this lesson?DISCOVER truth – What does the Bible say about this truth?APPLY truth – How can this truth affect my life today?PLAN using the truth – How can I use this truth today?TRANSFER truth to life – What changes do I need in my life?
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