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2. ADAPT it! Teaching Approach 2nd Quarter 2011, GARMENTS OF GRACE: Clothing Imagery in the Bible Adult Sabbath School Lesson PowerPoint Presentation May 7, 2011 Elijah and Elisha’s Mantle

3. E LIJAH ACCEPTED G OD ’ S WILL FOR HIS LIFE AND UNDERTOOK TO REPRESENT G OD TO THE WORLD TO THE BEST OF HIS ABILITY. RESPONDING TO GOD’S CALL

4. STEPS WE NEED TO MAKE Acknowledge the calling of the Spirit Respond with repentance and humility

5. Memory Verse 2 COR. 7:10 “For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.”

6. ACKNOWLEDGE THE CALLING OF THE SPIRIT STEP ONE

7. The calling A. Read 1 Kings 19:5–19. What is the significance of Elijah’s wrapping his face in the mantle? It was only the presence of the Lord in “a still small voice” that brought this response to him—a response of fear, respect, and self-protection. Elijah heard the voice of the Lord in a quiet and subtle way telling him what to do, and it was this voice that he obeyed.

8. The calling B. Read 1 Kings 19:19. How was the call of Elisha demonstrated there in the field? We aren’t given the exact words of Elijah, or Elisha’s response to the call of Elijah, but we do know that he responded positively. Elijah now cast his mantle, a symbol of his responsibilities as a servant of God, on Elisha’s shoulders (see Num. 20:28). The symbolism is pretty obvious. Elisha was now given a sacred calling.

9. RESPOND WITH HUMILITY STEP TWO

10. Humble Response A.Read 1 Kings 21:21–29. How are we to understand Ahab’s response? When Ahab heard these words, he presented himself to the Lord in an exceedingly humble way (1 Kings 21:27), which included him tearing his clothes, putting on sackcloth, and even refusing to eat. the rending of his robe revealed the sincerity of his heart at that time.

11. Humble Response A.Read 2 Kings 2:1–18 Why did Elisha tear his clothes here? Was it for mourning, or something else? If so, what? His tearing of his clothes also could have been symbolic of his getting rid of his own and putting on Elijah’s.

12. SUMMARY WE CAN RESPOND TO GOD’S CALL By Acknowledging the call of the Spirit By responding with repentance and humility

13. APPLY How can this lesson about responding to God’s call affect my life today? Do I have the desire to a acknowledge the call of the Spirit? Do I have the desire to respond with humility?. Q

14. PLAN How can I use this lesson about responding to God’s call this coming week? What are some practical ways I can do to urgently respond to God’s call? 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 respond to God’s call urgently I busy 1. By using God’s gift for His glory 2.By participating in church activities This coming week I will appropriate time for doing God’s work PRINCIPLEAPPLICATIONPROBLEMDECISION Let’s make the decision! Q

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