1. This presentation is licensed for use on a single computer and is non-transferable. This presentation works best with Microsoft PowerPoint 2003. The teaching guide for this presentation is in a separate PDF file. ADULT SABBATH SCHOOL LESSON IN POWERPOINT PRESENTATION Teach With Power Ministry www.teachwithpower.com Email: Info@teachwithpower.com www.teachwithpower.com

2. The CONCLUSION of the Matter Adult Sabbath School Lesson PowerPoint Presentation March 31, 2007 ADAPT it! Teaching Approach 1st Quarter 2007, Ecclesiastes

3. PURPOSE-DRIVEN Begins with a relationship with God

4. “This is the end of the matter; all hath been heard: fear God, and keep his commandments; for this is the whole duty of man.” ECCLESIASTES 12:13 MEMORY VERSE

5. Use our talents for God’s glory Fulfill God’s purpose for our lives STEPS WE NEED TO TAKE PURPOSE-DRIVEN LIFE

6. Use talents for God’s Glory STEP ONE

7. TALENTS FOR GOD’SGLORY A. What is Solomon’s message to our young people today? Eccl. 12:1 Do not follow my footsteps Don’t turn away from God on your youth

8. Our life is like a vapor Our hope is in Jesus who is offering eternal life B. How did Solomon describe the aging process of man? Eccl. 12:1-7 TALENTS FOR GOD’SGLORY

9. Fulfill God’s Purpose for our Lives STEP TWO

10. Keep the commandments of God To “fear God” is to have faith in God--to worship and obey Him GOD’S PURPOSE A. What is Solomon’s final message in Ecclesiastes? Eccl. 12:13,14

11. Think about who you are, why you are here? How you got here, and where are you going? GOD’S PURPOSE B. What is the meaning of the strange book? What message does God has for us?

12. By fulfilling God’s purpose for our lives WE CAN LIVE A PURPOSE-DRIVEN LIFE SUMMARY By Using our gifts for God’s glory

13. PURPOSE-DRIVEN

14. APPLY How can this truth about God’s purpose affect my life today? Do we have the desire to use our God-given gifts for God’s glory? Do we have the desire to fulfill God purpose for our lives? Q

15. PLAN How can we use this truth about God’s purpose this coming week? What are the practical things we can to do to use our gifts for God’s glory? Q

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

17. TRANSFER TRUTH What changes do I need in my life? We need to use God’s gifts for His glory Often times I am seeking my own glory 1. By dedicating our time in doing God’s work 2. By financially supporting missionary work This coming week, I will use my talents and resources in serving God and my fellow men 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