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1 st Quarter 2012 GLIMPSES OF GOD ADAPT it! Teaching Approach Adult Sabbath School Lesson PowerPoint Presentation January 21, 2012 GOD AS REDEEMER

The Triune God is our Creator and Redeemer. S HARING IN GOD ’ S SUFFERING

Memory Verse “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain to receive power and riches and wisdom, and strength and honor and glory and blessing!” REVELATION 5:12, NKJV

SHARING IN GOD’S SUFFERING Accept God’s love and the plan of salvation Focus your life on the death of Jesus STEPS WE NEED TO TAKE

Accept God’s love and the plan of salvation STEP ONE

GOD’S LOVE God doesn’t love us because Christ died for us. CHRIST DIED FOR US BECAUSE GOD LOVED US.” A.“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us” (Rom. 5:8). What is this text saying to us?

GOD’S LOVE This shows us how the great war between Christ and Satan is going to end. This is an important promise for our human hearts that are now “hooked” by sin. We are also promised that this great war will not be eternal. B. When is the first promise of salvation given, and what does it mean? Gen. 3:15.

GOD’S LOVE O NE DAY S ATAN, THE ENEMY, WILL BE CRUSHED.

GOD’S LOVE On Mount Moriah, the FATHER is willing to give up his SON, and the SON is willing to give up his LIFE. C. In Genesis 22:1–19, What can we learn about the sacrifice of Christ from this story?

Focus your life on the death of Jesus STEP TWO

Christ’s death A. According to Mark 10:32–45, how did Jesus describe His coming death?, of the to redeem a fallen race, is for human beings to have “fallen” from something, and a “fall” implies The greatest mission of Christ’s life was His death. All four gospel writers focus on the last week of Christ's life and death. Christ Himself wished His death to be remembered above everything else. wasn’t as good.

Christ’s death B. How does this cry help us to understand what it cost to save us from sin? Matthew 27:46? of the to redeem a fallen race, is for human beings to have “fallen” from something, and a “fall” implies The Savior could not see if His death was good enough to be accepted by God as a sacrifice for sin. He feared that sin was so terrible to God that Their separation was to be eternal. "MY GOD, MY GOD, WHY DID YOU ABANDON ME?"

SUMMARY Accepting God’s love and the plan of salvation Focusing your life on the death of Jesus WE CAN SHARE GOD’S SUFFERING BY

APPLY How can this lesson about Christ’s sacrifice affects my life today? Do I have the desire to accept God’s love and the plan of salvation? Do I have the desire to focus my life on the death of Jesus? Q

PLAN How can I use this lesson about Christ’s sacrifice this coming week? What are the practical ways I can do to focus my life on the sacrifice of Jesus? 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 in God's suffering Sometimes I act as if grace is cheap 1. By meditating on what Christ's done for me. 2. By forsaking sins in my life This coming week, I will focus my life on the sacrifice of Christ 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