1. Discipleship in Action Adult Sabbath School Lesson PowerPoint Presentation July 19, 2008 ADAPT it! Teaching Approach 4th Quarter 2007, Refiner’s Fire JOHN THE BAPTIST Preparing the Way for Jesus ADAPT it! Teaching Approach 3rd Quarter 2008 God’s Missionaries GOD’S MISSIONARIES

2. WE ARE CALLED TO PREPARE PEOPLE FOR CHRIST’S COMING

3. Memory Verse MATTHEW 11:11 “Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not arisen a greater than John the Baptist: yet he that is but little in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.”

4. FULFILL GOD’S CALLING STEPS WE NEED TO TAKE Respond to God’s call Proclaim the gospel to everyone

5. RESPOND TO GOD’S CALL STEP ONE

6. Respond to God’s Call John the Baptist’s mission and calling were prophesied The Adventist church was called as God’s remnant church A. How special was the calling of John the Baptist? Matthew 4:1-12

7. Respond to God’s Call B. What kind of preparation did John the Baptist need for his special calling? Luke 1:15, 80 John became a man of prayer We need a spiritual preparation to fulfill our special calling from God

8. PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL TO EVERYONE STEP TWO

9. Proclaim the Gospel A. What message would John the Baptist bring to the people? Matthew 11:14 The “Elijah message” is a phrase deep with meaning for SDAs. “Elijah message”—Prepare to meet thy God

10. Proclaim the Gospel B. What is the essence of John’s message? Luke 3:10-15 John preached “a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins (Luke 3:3). Being washed in the water symbolized the changed view of life, the fresh start

11. SUMMARY WE CAN FULFILL GOD’S CALLING IN OUR LIVES By responding to God’s call By sharing the gospel to everyone

12. WE ARE CALLED TO PREPARE PEOPLE FOR CHRIST’S COMING

13. APPLY How can this lesson about God’s calling affect my life today? Do I have the desire to respond to God’s call? Do I have the desire to bring the message to everyone? Q

14. PLAN How can I use this lesson about God’s calling this coming week? What are the practical ways I can do to fulfill God’s calling in my life? 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 fulfill God’s mission for my life I don’t know my gift 1. By helping those who are in need 2. By using my spiritual gifts in God’s work This coming week I will set aside special time for helping people in need PRINCIPLEAPPLICATIONPROBLEMDECISION Let’s make the decision! Q

18. 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