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2. T H E B O O K O F N U M B E R S Adult Sabbath School Lesson PowerPoint Presentation December 26, 2009 ADAPT Teaching Approach CITIES OF REFUGE

3. WE CAN FIND REFUGE IN CHRIST

4. Memory Verse HEBREWS 6:18, 19 We... who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us: Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which entereth into that within the veil.”

5. GOD’S PROTECTION STEPS WE NEED TO MAKE Accept God’s plan of salvation Find refuge in Christ

6. ACCEPT GOD’S PLAN OF SALVATION STEP ONE

7. God’s plan of salvation They were to serve, not to be served How can we best fit into our community and fulfill whatever roles we are called to? A. What provision was made for the Levites, how they were to live among people they will serve? Numbers 35:1-8

8. God’s plan of salvation Six cities of refuge were created for innocent of murder The high priest’s death provided the ritual atonement B. What provisions were made for those involved in manslaughter and murder? Numbers 35:6, 9-12

9. FIND REFUGE IN CHRIST STEP TWO

10. Refuge in Christ The cities of refuge appointed for God’s ancient people were a symbol of the refuge provided in Christ A. In what ways do we find the same kind of refuge and protection in Christ? John 8:10, 11

11. Refuge in Christ “There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus.’ ‘Who is that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us:’ that, ‘we might have a strong consolation, who had fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us.’”— EGW Patriarchs and Prophets, pp. 516, 517. QUOTATION

12. Refuge in Christ Christ is the refuge of all sinners We can help sinners to find refuge in Christ B. How can we, as a royal priesthood in God’s service today, offer ourselves as places of refuge and intercession for those around us who are suffering?

13. SUMMARY WE CAN HAVE GOD’S PROTECTION By accepting God’s plan of salvation By finding refuge in Christ

14. WE CAN FIND REFUGE IN CHRIST

15. APPLY How can this lesson about God’s protection affect my life today? Do I have the desire to accept God’s plan of salvation? Do I have the desire to find refuge in Christ? Q

16. PLAN How can we use this lesson about God’s protection this coming week? What are the practical ways I can do to depend upon God daily? Q

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

18. TRANSFER TRUTH What changes do I need in my life? I need to depend upon God daily I am busy 1.By surrendering all my plans to God 2. By communicating to God daily This coming week, I will set aside special times for prayer and Bible study PRINCIPLEAPPLICATIONPROBLEMDECISION Let’s make the decision! Q

19. 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