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ADAPT it! Teaching Approach 1st Quarter 2007, Ecclesiastes The Rise and Fall of the House of Solomon Adult Sabbath School Lesson PowerPoint Presentation January 6, 2007

THICK – Most of his life Thin – burnt crust of regret Filling – Mixed up Solomon’s Life Sandwich

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Memory Verse LUKE 12:48 “And to whomsoever much is given, of him shall much be required: and to whom they commit much, of him will they ask the more.”

Relationship With God Surrender Ourselves to God daily Total Dependence upon God STEPS WE NEED TO TAKE

Surrender Ourselves Daily To God STEP ONE

Surrender Oneself Solomon’s wisdom was a gift from God His heart was surrendered to the Lord in faith and obedience. A. How did Solomon acquire wisdom? I Kings 3:5-9

Faith revealed through obedience Ongoing relationship with God Surrender Oneself B. How can one like Solomon show the reality of faith relationship with God? I King 3:14

Total Dependence Upon God STEP TWO

Dependence Upon God A. What was the source of Solomon’s moral and spiritual decline? 1 Kings 11:1-4 Solomon lost sight of the Source of his power and glory Conformed to the customs of the surrounding nations

Solomon started serving and worshipping other gods Dependence Upon God B. How did this apostasy on his part lead him into doing? I Kings 11:4-9

No matter how far Solomon’s fall, God didn’t give up on him. At the end, he repented. Dependence Upon God C. How did God show mercy in dealing with Solomon in spite of his apostasy? I Kings 11:11-13

Summary Surrendering Ourselves to Him daily We can maintain our relationship with God by Continuous dependence upon Him

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APPLY How can this truth about relationships affect my life today? Do we have the desire to surrender ourselves to God daily? Do we have the desire to totally depend upon God? Q

PLAN How can we use this truth about relationship this coming week? What are the practical things we can do maintain our relationships with God? Q

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

TRANSFER TRUTH What changes do I need in my life? We need to maintain our relationship with God I am always busy 1. By appropriating specific time each day studying the Bible and prayer This coming week, I will set aside special time for studying the Bible and prayer PRINCIPLEAPPLICATIONPROBLEMDECISION Let’s make the decision! Q

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? ADAPT it! Teaching Approach Teach With Power Ministry Effective for SMALL GROUPS