COSMIC CRISIS : The disruption of God’s established order COSMIC CRISIS : The disruption of God’s established order Adult Sabbath School Lesson PowerPoint Presentation October 11, th Quarter 2008, Atonement and the Cross of Christ ADAPT it! Teaching Approach

We need patience to endure trials and sufferings WE NEED TO DEPEND UPON GOD COMPLETELY

Memory Verse COLOSSIANS 1:17, NIV “He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together.”

AVOIDING SATAN’S DECEPTIONS Understand the origin of sin Depend upon God completely STEPS WE NEED TO TAKE

UNDERSTAND THE ORIGIN OF SIN STEP ONE

Origin of Sin Sin did not originate in God Lucifer misused the gifts of beauty and wisdom A. What does the text tell us about the origin of sin? Ezekiel 28:14-17

Origin of Sin “Lucifer in heaven sinned in the light of God’s glory.... Understanding the character of God, knowing His goodness, Satan chose to follow his own selfish, independent will. This choice was final. There was no more that God could do to save him.”— EGW, DA, pp, 761, 762 Quotation

Origin of Sin Satan attacked the character of God--that God was a selfish God, not a God of love Satan was camouflaging His nature through the appearance of a loving attitude B. How did Satan through the serpent misrepresent God to Eve? Gen. 3:4, 5

DEPEND UPON GOD COMPLETELY STEP TWO

Dependence upon God Adam and Eve had to demonstrate their willingness to enjoy eternity with the Creator by being obedient to God We need to be dependent and obedient to God A. How does this text help us understand the link between God’s love and His law? Matt. 22:37-40

Dependence upon God There was war in heaven Satan was defeated in heaven and on the cross, and they will be extinguished from the universe at the appropriate time B. What was the final result of anti-god behavior of Lucifer in heaven? Rev. 12:7-9

Summary By depending upon God completely WE CAN AVOID SATAN’S DECEPTION By understanding the origin of sin

We need patience to endure trials and sufferings WE NEED TO DEPEND UPON GOD COMPLETE

APPLY How can this knowledge about the origin of sin affect my life today? Do I have the desire to study and understand the origin of sin? Do I have the desire to depend upon God completely? Q

PLAN How can we use this knowledge about the origin of sin this coming week? What are the practical things I can do to avoid the deception of Satan? 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 avoid Satan’s deception Often times I depend upon my own power 1.By studying the Bible diligently everyday 2.By depending upon God’s power This coming week, I will appropriate times for praying and studying the Bible 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