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Who was JESUS. Adult Sabbath School Lesson PowerPoint Presentation April 5, 2008. 2nd Quarter 2008 The Wonder of Jesus. ADAPT it! Teaching Approach. The Bible testifies who Jesus was. Memory Verse.
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Who wasJESUS Adult Sabbath School LessonPowerPoint PresentationApril 5, 2008 2nd Quarter 2008The Wonder of Jesus ADAPTit!Teaching Approach
Memory Verse “When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” ” MATTHEW 16:13
KNOWING JESUS • Believe the testimony of His disciples • Believe Christ’s testimony about Himself STEPS WE NEED TO MAKE
STEP ONE Believe the testimony of His disciples
Testimony of the Disciples A. According to the disciples, “Who do people say the Son of man is?” Matthew 16:14 • Admiration of Jesus as a great man, a great prophet, has been history’s common verdict • Jesus is the Son of God
Testimony of His Disciples B. How did Peter answer Jesus’ question “What do you as a person say?” Matthew 16:16 • “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” • To know Christ, we must turn to God’s revelation.
STEP TWO Believe Jesus’ testimony about Himself
The Testimony of Jesus A. What do the Gospels say about Jesus? Luke 1:1-4; 2 Peter 1:16 • The gospel writers were very confident in the truth of what they had written • Peter had to confront doubters and skeptics
The Testimony of Jesus B. What did Jesus say about Himself? Matthew 26:63, 64; Matthew 27:11 • Jesus’ response was the same: “Yes, it is as you say.” • In Jesus we have in human flesh the Son of the Living God.
SUMMARY • By Believing the testimony of His disciples • By believing Christ’s testimony about Himself WE CAN KNOW JESUS
APPLY How can this truth about Jesus affect my life today? Q Do I have the desire to believe the testimonies of Christ’s disciples? Do I have the desire to believe Christ’s testimony about Himself?
PLAN How can I use this truth about Jesus this coming week? Q • What are the practical things I can do to know more about Jesus?
TRANSFER TRUTH What changes do I need in my life? Q • What biblical principle from the lesson can we use today?
PRINCIPLE APPLICATION PROBLEM DECISION This coming week I will continue to study the life and ministry of Jesus from the Bible and books of the Spirit of prophecy I am busy I need to know Jesus personally 1. By spending time in studying His life and His ministry 2. By studying the Word of God TRANSFER TRUTH What changes do I need in my life? Q Let’s make the decision!
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