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D I S C I P L E S H I P. MISSION and COMMISSION. Adult Sabbath School Lesson PowerPoint Presentation March 22, 2008. ADAPT Teaching Approach. An effective witness preaches and lives the gospel of grace. Memory Verse. LUKE 24:46.
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D I S C I P L E S H I P MISSIONandCOMMISSION Adult Sabbath School LessonPowerPoint PresentationMarch 22, 2008 ADAPTTeaching Approach
Memory Verse LUKE 24:46 “And said to them, “This is what is written: the Messiah must suffer and must rise from death three days later.”
Effective Witness • Preach the gospel of grace • Live the gospel of grace STEPS WE NEED TO TAKE
STEP ONE Preach the gospel of grace
Preach the Gospel • As disciples, we need to be rooted firmly in the gospel that we are called to preach • Thanks be to God for His unfathomable grace A. How central is the gospel in the great commission that Jesus gave to His church? Mark 16:15, 16
Preach the Gospel • Jesus showed them from the Word of God that what had happened to Him had been predicted • The Bible must be the foundation of all our faith B. What role did Jesus give to the Scriptures in explaining His life and death? Luke 24:44
STEP TWO Live the gospel of grace
Live the Gospel • Jesus clearly indicates that part of the work of disciples involves mission to the poor • The manifestation of discipleship is revealed in how we treat those around us who are in need A. What role do the works of charity have in the life of those who are disciples? Matthew 25:34-35
Live the Gospel “When nations are gathered before Him, there will be but two classes, and their eternal destiny will be determined by what they have done or have neglected to do for Him in the person of the poor and the suffering. In that day . . . God presents the faithful work they have done for Him.” —EGW, The Desire of Ages, p. 637. QUOTATION
SUMMARY • By preaching the gospel of grace • By Living the gospel of grace WE CAN BECOME EFFECTIVE WITNESS
APPLY How can this truth about discipleship affect my life today? Q Do I have the desire to preach the gospel of grace? Do I have the desire to live out the provisions of the gospel of grace?
PLAN How can we use this truth about discipleship this coming week? Q • What are the practical things I can do to become effective witness for God?
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 participate in my church's evangelistic program I am busy We need to share the gospel of Grace to everyone • By sharing • the gospel to • other people • 2. By participating in the church's evangelistic work 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