B A C K G R O U N D B I B L E C H A R A C T E R S ADAPT Teaching Approach Adult Sabbath School Lesson PowerPoint Presentation November 6, 2010 U URIAH : FAITH OF A FOREIGNER

We must view our world through the eyes of faith

Memory Verse “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.” DEUTERONOMY 6: 5

LIVING OUT FAITH STEPS WE NEED TO TAKE Be faithful to God Maintain integrity of character

BE FAITHFUL TO GOD STEP ONE

Faithfulness The story of David, Bathsheba, and Uriah marks a turning point in the life and reign of David. The first to suffer as a result of David’s sin is Uriah, followed by the child born to David and Bathsheba. David loses credibility. He is the most powerful character in our story. He does most of the sending. He controls the members of the cast. However, there is one thing that David does not control: sin. Sin controls his choices and motivations A. How could someone so honored of God so deep into sin? 2 Samuel 11

Faithfulness The story of David, Bathsheba, and Uriah marks a turning point in the life and reign of David. He is the most powerful character in our story. He does most of the sending. He controls the members of the cast. However, there is one thing that David does not control: sin. Sin controls his choices and motivations A. How could someone so honored of God so deep into sin? 2 Samuel 11

Faithfulness The Hittites of Palestine were an ethnic group with an uncertain relationship to Neo-Hittite states to the north. The OT is full of examples of foreigners who accept the God of Israel. In the case of Uriah, the assimilation is in the form of marriage, as well as religion. Uriah was a native of Canaan. Uriah become one of David’s elite warriors (I Chron. 11:41). Read Ephesians 2:19. How does this passage help us understand that no matter our background, through Christ we can be accepted into “the household of God”?. B. Who is Uriah? 2 Samuel 23:39

MAINTAIN INTEGRITY OF CHARACTER STEP TWO

SUMMARY WE CAN LIVE OUT OUR FAITH BY Being faithful to God Maintaining integrity of character

We must view our world through the eyes of faith We should march obtaining a holy character to match the holy cause we are fighting for

APPLY How can this lesson about living out faith affect my life today? Do I have the desire to be faithful to God, everyday? Do I have the desire to maintain integrity of character? Q

PLAN How can we use this lesson about living out faith this coming week? What are the practical things I can do to remain faithful to God until the end? 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 be faithful to God until the end I am spiritually weak 1. By following God’s will in my life 2. By surrendering myself to God This coming week, I will spend time communing with God through Bible study and throuth my prayers 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