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Discipleship in Action

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.

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Discipleship in Action

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  1. GOD’S MISSIONARIES JOHN THE BAPTISTPreparing the Way for Jesus Discipleship in Action Adult Sabbath School LessonPowerPoint PresentationJuly 19, 2008 ADAPTit!Teaching Approach 3rd Quarter 2008 God’s Missionaries ADAPTit!Teaching Approach 4th Quarter 2007, Refiner’s Fire

  2. WE ARE CALLED TO PREPARE PEOPLE FOR CHRIST’S COMING

  3. Memory Verse “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.” MATTHEW 11:11

  4. FULFILL GOD’S CALLING • Respond to God’s call • Proclaim the gospel to everyone STEPS WE NEED TO TAKE

  5. STEP ONE RESPOND TO GOD’S CALL

  6. Respond to God’s Call A. How special was the calling of John the Baptist? Matthew 4:1-12 • John the Baptist’s mission and calling were prophesied • The Adventist church was called as God’s remnant church

  7. Respond to God’s Call • John became a man of prayer • We need a spiritual preparation to fulfill our special calling from God B. What kind of preparation did John the Baptist need for his special calling? Luke 1:15, 80

  8. STEP TWO PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL TO EVERYONE

  9. Proclaim 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

  10. Proclaim 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

  11. SUMMARY • By responding to God’s call • By sharing the gospel to everyone WE CAN FULFILL GOD’S CALLING IN OUR LIVES

  12. WE ARE CALLED TO PREPARE PEOPLE FOR CHRIST’S COMING

  13. APPLY How can this lesson about God’s calling affect my life today? Q Do I have the desire to respond to God’s call? Do I have the desire to bring the message to everyone?

  14. PLAN How can I use this lesson about God’s calling this coming week? Q • What are the practical ways I can do to fulfill God’s calling in my life?

  15. TRANSFER TRUTH What changes do I need in my life? Q • What biblical principle from the lesson can we use today?

  16. PRINCIPLE APPLICATION PROBLEM DECISION This coming week I will set aside special time for helping people in need I don’t know my gift 1. By helping those who are in need 2. By using my spiritual gifts in God’s work I need to fulfill God’s mission for my life TRANSFER TRUTH What changes do I need in my life? Q Let’s make the decision!

  17. ADAPTit!Teaching Approach Effective for SMALL GROUPS 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? Teach With Power Ministrywww.teachwithpower.comInfo@teachwithpower.com

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