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H Lessons from Would-be DISCIPLES Adult Sabbath School Lesson PowerPoint Presentation January 26, st Quarter 2008 Discipleship ADAPT it! Teaching Approach

TRUE DISCIPLES RESPOND WITHOUT DELAY

Memory Verse “And another also said, I will follow thee, Lord; but first suffer me to bid farewell to them that are at my house. But Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.” LUKE 9:61, 62

Make love for God above everything Turn conviction to action STEPS WE NEED TO TAKE RESPOND TO JESUS WITH URGENCY

Make love for God above everything STEP ONE

A. What lesson about discipleship can we get from the story of the Scribe? Matthew 8:19, 20 LOVE FOR GOD The Christian way is never easy. There’s a cross to carry before there’s a crown We need to put God above early considerations or obligations

B. How important for Christ’s disciple not to procrastinate in serving the Lord? Matthew 8:21, 22 LOVE FOR GOD Discipleship requires undivided attention and full commitment We need to make serving God the priority above all things

Turn conviction into action STEP TWO

A. What lessons about discipleship can we get from the story of the rich young ruler? Mark 10:17-23 CONVICTION TO ACTION True salvation is manifested in obedience to the law that involves death to self We should grab the opportunity to turn our conviction into action

B. What can we learn from Christ’s words about discipleship from what He said to Nicodemus? John 3:1-21 CONVICTION TO ACTION We need to be born again in order to be saved You might be an Adventist but you need to be born again by the Holy Spirit

SUMMARY WE CAN RESPOND TO GOD’S CALL WITH URGENCY BY Placing love for God above everything Turning conviction into action

TRUE DISCIPLES RESPOND WITHOUT DELAY

APPLY How can this lesson about discipleship affect my life today? Do we have the desire to place God above everything? Do we have the desire to turn conviction into action? Q

PLAN How can we use this truth about discipleship this coming week? What are the practical things we can do to make God’s first priority in our lives? 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 make God first priority in our lives Often times my first priority is myself 1.By making decision to fully serve Him 2. By being obedient to His commandments This coming week I will set aside special time for studying the Bible and sharing it 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