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About The Apostolic Way PowerPoint Templates. The templates are designed exclusively for Apostolic Light and Apostolic Way users, and are offered free to P.A.W. customers. Each lesson opens with a question that will draw students into the lesson.
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About The Apostolic Way PowerPoint Templates • The templates are designed exclusively for Apostolic Light and Apostolic Way users, and are offered free to P.A.W. customers. • Each lesson opens with a question that will draw students into the lesson. • Lesson slides follow the outline provided in the P.A.W. materials for Adult and Young Adult classes. • Each lesson ends with a slide of the Key Verse for that lesson. • Lesson and slide numbers appear in the circle at the bottom of each slide. (For example, lesson 1 slide 1 will appear as 1-1) • Month and quarter information appear at the bottom of each screen. Supplemental Materials For Children, Teens, and Adults The P.A.W. website will link you to the Supplemental Materials for P.A.W. children, teens, and adults. These include teaching suggestions and alternative ideas for customizing Apostolic Way and Apostolic Light materials each quarter. The Apostolic Way - Spring
How to Use The Apostolic Way PowerPoint Templates These PowerPoint slides are designed for you use “as is” with the lessons found in The Apostolic Way and Apostolic Light Adult and Young Adult materials. Just download them to your computer. Slides can also be customized based on your experience, your class, and individual lesson ideas. To customize slides: • Download the entire quarter or copy the slides for a single lesson. • Add any questions or points you wish to emphasize by either adding a slide or changing a current slide. • Add ideas from the Supplemental Resources found on the P.A.W. website. • Add transitions and animations. • Add pictures or other graphics as well as music, video, or links. • Print slides and handouts easily to share with your students. The Apostolic Way - Summer
Holy, Holy, Holy Lesson 1 June 2, 2013 Isaiah 6:1-8 The Apostolic Way - Summer
Think About This… • What is the difference between praise and worship? • How should we worship God? • What do you think would make your worship to God more true and genuine? The Apostolic Way - Summer
This Lesson • True Worship Recognizes God’s Holiness • True Worship Acknowledges Sinfulness • True Worship Receives God’s Grace • True Worship Responds to God’s Call The Apostolic Way - Summer
True Worship Recognizes God’s Holiness(Isaiah 6:1-4) • The vision • The encounter • The description • The saraphim The Apostolic Way - Summer
True Worship Receives God’s Grace(Isaiah 6:6-7) • Isaiah’s response • Isaiah’s admission • Isaiah’s reference The Apostolic Way - Summer
True Worship Responds to God’s Call(Isaiah 6:8) • Isaiah volunteers • Isaiah commits blindly • Isaiah is commissioned The Apostolic Way - Summer
Keep In Mind “And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the LORD of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory” (Isaiah 6:3). The Apostolic Way - Summer
Give Thanks Lesson 2 June 9, 2013 Isaiah 12 The Apostolic Way - Summer
Think About This… • What are the benefits of having a spirit of gratitude? • Why do you think God wants our praise? • Who benefits from praise? Explain. • What has God done for you that would cause you to give thanks? The Apostolic Way - Summer
This Lesson • Praise the Lord • Sing and Shout to the Lord The Apostolic Way - Summer
Praise the Lord(Isaiah 12:1-3) • Isaiah’s comparison • Isaiah’s Praise • Praise as a deliberate response • Praise evokes and requires trust The Apostolic Way - Summer
Sind and Shout to the Lord(Isaiah 12:4-6) • God’s name is packed with meaning • Jesus will be praised when He reigns • Praised by calling His name • Praised by declaring His works • Praised with song • Praised by shouting for joy The Apostolic Way - Summer
Keep In Mind “And in that day shall ye say, Praise the LORD, call upon his name, declare his doings among the people, make mention that his name is exalted” (Isaiah 12:4). The Apostolic Way - Summer
Meaningless Worship Lesson 3 June 16, 2013 Isaiah 29:9-16a The Apostolic Way - Summer
Think About This… • What is worship? • What does it mean to worship God with all your heart? • Elaborate on the idea of words being symbols. How, if at all, does this apply to the words we speak to God in worship? The Apostolic Way - Summer
This Lesson • Warning to the Rebellious • Warning to the Religious • Warning to the Rulers The Apostolic Way - Summer
Warning to the Rebellious(Isaiah 29:9-12) • Judea’s rebellious past • Isaiah’s prophesy • Judea’s rejection • God’s judgment The Apostolic Way - Summer
Warning to the Religious (Isaiah 29:13-14) • Discrepancy in Judeans • Discrepancy in present day believers • God’s response to empty worship The Apostolic Way - Summer
Warning to the Rulers(Isaiah 29:15-16a) • Arrogance of leaders • Rejection of leaders • Rebellion of leaders • Doubt of leaders The Apostolic Way - Summer
Keep In Mind “Wherefore the Lord said, Foreasmuch as this people draw near me with their mouth, and with their lips do honour me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men” (Isaiah 29:13). The Apostolic Way - Summer
A Glorious New Creation Lesson 4 June 23, 2012 Isaiah 65:17-21, 23-25 The Apostolic Way - Summer
Think About This… • Some people advise not to wait for eternity to expect goodness and newness, but to expect newness and goodness on Earth while it can be enjoyed. What do you think? The Apostolic Way - Summer
This Lesson • The Glorious New Creation • The Glorious New Life The Apostolic Way - Summer
Worship Restored(Ezra 3:1-5) • In the beginning God created • In the end God will create • All will rejoice in new creation • Earth • Heaven • God’s people The Apostolic Way - Summer
The Glorious New Life(Isaiah 65:23-25) • Removal of curse • Restoring of God’s original order • Redeemed of humanity will rule with Christ The Apostolic Way - Summer
Keep In Mind “For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind. But be ye glad and rejoice for ever in that which I create: for, behold, I create Jerusalem a rejoicing, and her people a joy” (Isaiah 65:17-18). The Apostolic Way - Summer
Joyful Worship Restored Lesson 5 June 30, 2013 Ezra 1:1-7 The Apostolic Way - Summer
Think About This… • What are the components of a good celebration? • Do you think the celebrations/parties in the world are better than the celebrations/parties in the church? Explain your answer. • What has God done for you that would give you a reason to celebrate? The Apostolic Way - Summer
This Lesson • Worship Restored • The Temple Restored The Apostolic Way - Summer
Worship Restored(Ezra 3:1-5) • Children of Israel gather • Children of Israel celebrate The Apostolic Way - Summer
The Temple Restored(Ezra 3:6-7) • The Temple’s significance • The people’s renewed spirit The Apostolic Way - Summer
Keep In Mind “They kept also the feast of tabernacles, as it is written, and offered the daily burnt offerings by number, according to the custom, as the duty of every day required” (Ezra 3:4). The Apostolic Way - Summer
Temple Restored Lesson 6 July 7, 2013 Ezra 3:8-13 The Apostolic Way - Summer
Think About This… • Is it about the journey or the destination? Explain? • What is your response once you arrive at your destination? • How does your journey affect your resonse? The Apostolic Way - Summer
This Lesson • The Temple Work Begins • The Temple Work Incites Praise • The Temple work Sparks Lament and Joy The Apostolic Way - Summer
The Temple Work Begins(Ezra 3:8-9) • God is worshiped first • God makes provisions The Apostolic Way - Summer
The Temple Work Incites Praise(Ezra 3:10-11) • Trumpets and cymbals are played • Thanks is given The Apostolic Way - Summer
The Temple Work Sparks Lament and Joy(Ezra 3:12-13) • Tribal fathers weep loudly • People praise loudly The Apostolic Way - Summer
Keep In Mind “And they sang together by course in praising and giving thanks unto the LORD; because he is good, for his mercy endureth for ever toward Israel. And all the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid” (Ezra 3:11). The Apostolic Way - Summer
Dedication of the Temple Lesson 7 July 14 Ezra 6:13-22 The Apostolic Way - Summer
Think About This… • What has God done in your life this past week that is cause for you to celebrate? • When was the last time you dedicated something to God? The Apostolic Way - Summer
This Lesson • The People Dedicate the New Temple • The People Offer Sacrifices to God for the New Temple • The People Celebrate Passover in the New Temple The Apostolic Way - Summer
The People Dedicate (Ezra 6:13-16) • Temple complete– the people rejoice • Temple complete– God did it The Apostolic Way - Summer
The People Offer Sacrifices(Ezra 6:17-18) • Worship is critical to rededication • Sacrifices are a part of worship • Expressions of joy and gratitude • Brought Israel back in fellowship with God The Apostolic Way - Summer
The People Celebrate Passover(Ezra 6:19-22) • Reasons to celebrate • Freedom and deliverance • Passover • Time of consecration and importance The Apostolic Way - Summer
Keep In Mind “And the children of Israel, the priest, and the Levites, and the rest of the children of the captivity, kept the dedication of this house of God with joy” (Ezra 6:16). The Apostolic Way - Summer
Fasting and Praying Lesson 8 July 21, 2013 Ezra 8:21-23 The Apostolic Way - Summer
Think About This… • Did you know that breakfast literally means to break the (8 hr) fast (as you were sleeping)? • Why do you think fasting is so effective? • Do you think it matters what you fast from (food, TV, chocolate, etc.)? • What challenges, if any, have you faced when you have fasted? The Apostolic Way - Summer