1. ADAPT it! Teaching Approach 1 st Quarter 2009 The Prophetic Gift SPIRITUAL GIFTS AND PROPHECY Adult Sabbath School Lesson PowerPoint Presentation January 17, 2009

2. God is calling us to share His love to all people

3. Memory Verse “These are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works all in all.” I CORINTHIANS 12:4-6

4. FINISHING GOD’S WORK STEPS WE NEED TO TAKE Use your spiritual gifts for God’s glory Share the Bible-tested truth to others

5. USE YOUR SPIRITUAL GIFTS FOR GOD’S GLORY STEP ONE

6. Spiritual Gift Paul was a Roman citizen by birth A zealous Jew who studied under the great Gamaliel A. What were Paul’s unique gifts that enabled him to become an effective worker for God? Acts 22:3-5, 25-29

7. Spiritual Gift It is the act of speaking authoritatively for God The spiritual gifts are meant to prepare us to successfully do God’s work no matter what the circumstances. B. What is the gift of prophecy? I Corinthians 12:10

8. SHARE THE BIBLE-TESTED TRUTH TO OTHERS STEP TWO

9. Tested Truth Counterfeit gifts can be similar manifestations from a different source—Satan. We must test them by the Bible. The Bible must be our ultimate standard. A. What does the Bible teach about counterfeit gifts and their origin? Matthew 7:22,23

10. Tested Truth Satan has used variety of human mediums to deceive men and women, including the giving of predictions that have come true. They should be tested by standards of the Bible. B. How can we account for predictions by people who had little in common with the biblical prophets? Acts 16:16

11. SUMMARY WE CAN HELP IN FINISHING GOD’S WORK By using our spiritual gifts for God’s glory By sharing the Bible-tested truths to others

12. God is calling us to share His love to all people

13. APPLY How can this lesson about the gift of prophecy affect my life today? Do I have the desire to use the spiritual gifts that God has given me to help finish God’s work? Do I have the desire to share the tested-bible truth to others? Q

14. PLAN How can I use this lesson about the gift of prophecy this coming week? What are the practical ways I can do to help finish God’s work? Q

15. TRANSFER TRUTH What changes do I need in my life? What biblical principle from the lesson can we use today? Q

16. TRANSFER TRUTH What changes do I need in my life? I need to use my spiritual gifts in finishing God’s work I have no spiritual gift 1. By discovering and developing my gifts 2. By joining the small group with the same spiritual gift This coming week, I will try to use my spiritual gift in finishing God’s work PRINCIPLEAPPLICATIONPROBLEMDECISION Let’s make the decision! Q

17. 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 www.teachwithpower.com Info@teachwithpower.com www.teachwithpower.com Info@teachwithpower.com Effective for SMALL GROUPS