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GOD’S MISSIONARIES. JOHN THE BAPTIST Preparing the Way for Jesus. Discipleship in Action. Adult Sabbath School Lesson PowerPoint Presentation July 19, 2008. ADAPT it! Teaching Approach. 3rd Quarter 2008 God’s Missionaries. ADAPT it! Teaching Approach. 4th Quarter 2007, Refiner’s Fire. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Discipleship in ActionDiscipleship in ActionAdult Sabbath School LessonPowerPoint PresentationJuly 19, 2008
ADAPT it!
Teaching Approach
4th Quarter 2007, Refiner’s Fire
JOHN THE BAPTIST Preparing the Way for Jesus
ADAPT it!
Teaching Approach
3rd Quarter 2008 God’s Missionaries
GOD’S MISSIONARIES
WE ARE CALLED TO PREPARE PEOPLE FOR CHRIST’S COMING WE ARE CALLED TO PREPARE PEOPLE FOR CHRIST’S COMING
Memory VerseMemory Verse
MATTHEW 11:11MATTHEW 11:11“Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not arisen a greater than John the Baptist: yet he that is but little in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.”
“Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not arisen a greater than John the Baptist: yet he that is but little in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.”
FULFILL GOD’S CALLINGFULFILL GOD’S CALLING
STEPS WE NEED TO TAKESTEPS WE NEED TO TAKE• Respond to
God’s call
• Proclaim the gospel to everyone
RESPOND TO GOD’S CALL
STEP ONE
Respond to God’s CallRespond to God’s Call
• John the Baptist’s mission and calling were prophesied
• The Adventist church was called as God’s remnant church
A. How special was the calling of John the Baptist? Matthew 4:1-12
Respond to God’s CallRespond to God’s Call
B. What kind of preparation did John the Baptist need for his special calling? Luke 1:15, 80
• John became a man of prayer
• We need a spiritual preparation to fulfill our special calling from God
PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL TO EVERYONE
STEP TWO
Proclaim the GospelProclaim the Gospel
A. What message would John the Baptist bring to the people? Matthew 11:14
• The “Elijah message” is a phrase deep with meaning for SDAs.
• “Elijah message”—Prepare to meet thy God
Proclaim the GospelProclaim the Gospel
B. What is the essence of John’s message? Luke 3:10-15
• John preached “a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins (Luke 3:3).
• Being washed in the water symbolized the changed view of life, the fresh start
SUMMARYSUMMARY
WE CAN FULFILL GOD’S CALLING IN OUR LIVES
WE CAN FULFILL GOD’S CALLING IN OUR LIVES• By responding to
God’s call
• By sharing the gospel to everyone
WE ARE CALLED TO PREPARE PEOPLE FOR CHRIST’S COMING WE ARE CALLED TO PREPARE PEOPLE FOR CHRIST’S COMING
APPLYAPPLY
How can this lesson about God’s calling affect my life today?
Do I have the desire to respond to God’s call?
Do I have the desire to bring the message to everyone?
Q
PLAN PLAN
How can I use this lesson about God’s calling this coming week?
• What are the practical ways I can do to fulfill God’s calling in my life?
Q
TRANSFER TRUTHTRANSFER TRUTH
What changes do I need in my life?
• What biblical principle from the lesson can we use today?
Q
TRANSFER TRUTHTRANSFER TRUTH
What changes do I need in my life?
I need to fulfill God’s mission for my life
I don’t know my gift
1. By helping those who are in need2. By using my spiritual gifts in God’s work
This coming week I will set aside special time for helping people in need
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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