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SPIRITUAL GIFTS AND PROPHECY. Adult Sabbath School Lesson PowerPoint Presentation January 17, 2009. 1 st Quarter 2009 The Prophetic Gift. ADAPT it! Teaching Approach. God is calling us to share His love to all people. Memory Verse.
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SPIRITUAL GIFTS AND PROPHECY Adult Sabbath School LessonPowerPoint PresentationJanuary 17, 2009 1st Quarter 2009 The Prophetic Gift ADAPTit!Teaching Approach
Memory Verse “These are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works all in all.” I CORINTHIANS 12:4-6
FINISHING GOD’S WORK • Use your spiritual gifts for God’s glory • Share the Bible-tested truth to others STEPS WE NEED TO TAKE
STEP ONE USE YOUR SPIRITUAL GIFTS FOR GOD’S GLORY
Spiritual Gift A. What were Paul’s unique gifts that enabled him to become an effective worker for God? Acts 22:3-5, 25-29 • Paul was a Roman citizen by birth • A zealous Jew who studied under the great Gamaliel
Spiritual Gift • It is the act of speaking authoritatively for God • The spiritual gifts are meant to prepare us to successfully do God’s work no matter what the circumstances. B. What is the gift of prophecy? I Corinthians 12:10
STEP TWO SHARE THE BIBLE-TESTED TRUTH TO OTHERS
Tested Truth A. What does the Bible teach about counterfeit gifts and their origin? Matthew 7:22,23 • Counterfeit gifts can be similar manifestations from a different source—Satan. • We must test them by the Bible. The Bible must be our ultimate standard.
Tested Truth B. How can we account for predictions by people who had little in common with the biblical prophets? Acts 16:16 • Satan has used variety of human mediums to deceive men and women, including the giving of predictions that have come true. • They should be tested by standards of the Bible.
SUMMARY • By using our spiritual gifts for God’s glory • By sharing the Bible-tested truths to others WE CAN HELP IN FINISHING GOD’S WORK
APPLY How can this lesson about the gift of prophecy affect my life today? Q Do I have the desire to use the spiritual gifts that God has given me to help finish God’s work? Do I have the desire to share the tested-bible truth to others?
PLAN How can I use this lesson about the gift of prophecy this coming week? Q • What are the practical ways I can do to help finish God’s work?
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 try to use my spiritual gift in finishing God’s work I have no spiritual gift I need to use my spiritual gifts in finishing God’s work 1. By discovering and developing my gifts 2. By joining the small group with the same spiritual gift TRANSFER TRUTH What changes do I need in my life? Q Let’s make the decision!
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