2 nd Quarter 2008, The Wonder of Jesus ADAPT it! Teaching Approach The Meaning of Death The Meaning of Death Adult Sabbath School Lesson PowerPoint Presentation June 7, 2008

Christ’s death paved the way for the salvation of humanity

Memory Verse MARK 10:45 “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

BENEFIT FROM CHRIST’S DEATH Understand God’s plan of salvation Accept God’s plan of salvation STEPS WE NEED TO TAKE

Understand God’s plan of salvation STEP ONE

God’s Plan of Salvation Jesus was born to die His death is the way of plan of salvation A. What does this text tell us about the death of Jesus? Mark 10:45

God’s Plan of Salvation The writers of NT used a variety of metaphors, images and pictures to express the saving work of God in Christ. B. What did the death of Jesus accomplish? Galatians 6:14

God’s Plan of Salvation Christ became our Substitute (Eph. 5:2) Christ became our Ransom (Mark 10:45) By means of Christ’s death, God “erases” our sins. (Heb. 2:17) Christ’s death reconciles us to God (Rom. 5:10, 11). THE SAVING WORK OF JESUS

ACCEPT GOD’S PLAN OF SALVATION STEP ONE

God’s Plan of Salvation “The significance of the death of Christ will be seen by saints and angels. Fallen men could not have a home in the paradise of God without the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world. A. How important is the death of Christ to the whole universe?

God’s Plan of Salvation The angels ascribe honor and glory to Christ, for even they are not secure against evil except by looking to the sufferings of the Son of God.... All who wish for security in earth or heaven must look to the Lamb of God.

SUMMARY By understanding God’s plan of salvation By accepting God’s plan of salvation WE CAN BENEFIT FROM CHRIST’S DEATH

Come to Jesus and you will receive eternal life

APPLY How can this knowledge about Christ’s death affect my life today? Do we have the desire to understand God’s plan of salvation? Do we have the desire to accept God’s plan of salvation? Q

PLAN How can we use this knowledge about Christ’s death this coming week? What are the practical ways we can do to benefit from Christ’s death on the cross? 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 accept Jesus as my Savior everyday I am busy 1. By surrendering my life to God daily 2. By regularly studying the Bible This coming week, I will set aside special time each day meditating what Christ had done for me 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