T H E P R O P H E T I C G I F T Adult Sabbath School Lesson PowerPoint Presentation January 24, 2009 ADAPT Teaching Approach THE GIFT OF PROPHECY and ADAPT Teaching Approach GOD’S REMNANT CHURCH

Perfect love casts out fear RESOLVE TO STAND UP FOR GOD’S PRINCIPLES GOD’S REMNANT CHURCH WILL SHARE GOD’S TRUTH

SHARE THE MESSAGE STEPS WE NEED TO TAKE Live up the truth in life Share God’s revelation of truth

Memory Verse REVELATION 12:17, NKJV “And the dragon was enraged with the woman, and he went to make war with the rest of her offspring, who keep the commandments of God and have the testimony of Jesus Christ.”

LIVE UP THE TRUTH IN OUR LIVES STEP ONE

Truth in life The end-time remnant will be distinguished, first of all, by the fact that it keeps the commandments of God, all of them, which of course includes the seventh-day Sabbath. A. What is the first identifying mark of this special remnant? Revelation 12:17

Truth in life The “testimony of Jesus” should be understood as Jesus’ testimony about Himself through His prophets B. What is the meaning of the second identifying mark of the remnant church, “the testimony of Jesus?” Rev. 1:2, 9,

SHARE GOD’S REVELATION OF TRUTH STEP TWO

Revealed truth “The Spirit of prophecy” is the prophetic gift, which is given not to church members in general, but only to those who have been called by God to be prophets. A. Revelation 19:10 says, “For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.” What does it mean? Rev. 22:8, 9

Revealed truth It refers to God’s visible remnant church They “keep the commandments of God” They “have the testimony of Jesus Christ,” which is the Spirit of prophecy, or the prophetic gift. B. Whom does the phrase, “the rest of her offspring (NKJV) refers to? Rev. 12:17

Revealed truth “One of the gifts of the Holy Spirit is prophecy. This gift is an identifying mark of the remnant church and was manifested in the ministry of Ellen G. White—the Lord’s messenger. Her writings are a continuing and authoritative source of truth which provide for the church comfort, guidance and instruction, and correction. They also make clear the Bible is the standard by which all teaching and experience must be tested.” — Seventh-day Adventists Believe , p QUOTATION

SUMMARY WE CAN SHARE GOD’S LAST WARNING MESSAGE By living up the truth in our lives By sharing God’s revelation of truth

Perfect love casts out fear RESOLVE TO STAND UP FOR GOD’S PRINCIPLES GOD’S REMNANT CHURCH WILL SHARE GOD’S TRUTH

APPLY How can this lesson about the remnant church affect my life today? Do I have the desire to live up the revelation of God? Do I have the desire to share the God’s revealed truth? Q

PLAN How can I use this lesson about the remnant church this coming week? What are the practical ways I can do to share the revealed truth to others? 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? I need to share the gospel to everyone I am busy with my work 1. By financially supporting the evangelistic program 2. By sharing the gospel to my friends This coming week I will set aside special times for sharing the gospel to others 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