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2. T H E C H R I S T I A N L I F E Adult Sabbath School Lesson PowerPoint Presentation June 6, 2009 ADAPT Teaching Approach DISCIPLESHIP

3. It is living the old life behind to follow Jesus BECOMING A DISCIPLE OF CHRIST

4. Memory Verse JOHN 15:8 “This is my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.”

5. TRUE DISCIPLE OF JESUS STEPS WE NEED TO MAKE Follow Christ’s example of obedience and loyalty Follow God’s will

6. FOLLOW CHRIST’S EXAMPLE OF OBEDIENCE AND LOYALTY STEP ONE

7. Obedience and Loyalty We need to be obedient and loyal to Jesus “How loyal are you in Jesus!” A. What principles of discipleship can we find from these texts? Mark 4:19; 8:34

8. Obedience and Loyalty “Yes, follow Him through evil as well as through good report. Follow Him in befriending the most needy and friendless. Follow Him from the lowly manger to the cross.”— EGW, Testimonies for the Church, vol. 2, p. 178. QUOTATION

9. Obedience and Loyalty Following Jesus involves suffering What is the cross that God has given us to bear? B. What does the text tell us about the cost of discipleship? Mark 8:31-38

10. FOLLOW GOD’S WILL STEP TWO

11. God’s Will He gives us peace that transcends all understanding Assurance of eternal life A. What aspect of discipleship outweighs all suffering that might come our way as we follow Christ? John 10:10

12. God’s Will Our fidelity to Him will be manifested by our obedience True disciple will follow God’s will B. What is the key element that reveals how genuine we are in calling Jesus “Lord”? Matt. 7:21, 22

13. SUMMARY WE CAN BECOME TRUE DISCIPLE OF JESUS By following Christ’s example of obedience and loyalty By following God’s will

14. It is living the old life behind to follow Jesus BECOMING A DISCIPLE OF CHRIST

15. APPLY How can this lesson about discipleship affect my life today? Do I have the desire to follow Christ’s example of obedience and loyalty? Do I have the desire to follow God’s will for my life? Q

16. PLAN How can I use this lesson about discipleship this coming week? What are the practical ways I can do to become a committed disciple of Christ? 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 become a genuine disciple of Christ I am shy 1.By showing love in my life 2. By being obedient to God’s commandments This coming week, I will show love and compassion to all in need 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