1. B A C K G R O U N D B I B L E C H A R A C T E R S ADAPT Teaching Approach Adult Sabbath School Lesson PowerPoint Presentation October 9, 2010 CALEB: LIVING WITH THE WAIT

2. We must view our world through the eyes of faith

3. Memory Verse “My soul waiteth for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning: I say, more than they that watch for the morning. Let Israel hope in the LORD: for with the LORD there is mercy, and with him is plenteous redemption.” PSALM 130:6, 7

4. FAITHFUL WAITING STEPS WE NEED TO TAKE Live by faith, not by sight Claim God’s promises

5. LIVE BY FAITH NOT BY SIGHT STEP ONE

6. Living by Faith Trust God’s promises Facing the facts help us to trust God and strengthen our faith in Him A. What lesson can we learn from this account about living by faith and not by sight? Numbers 13:26-14:2

7. Living by Faith Caleb talks courageously and calls for trust and action Trust God, don’t go with the majority B. What can we learn about Caleb and about trusting in God’s promises from what he said? Numbers 13:30

8. CLAIM GOD’S PROMISES STEP TWO

9. God’s Promises Caleb demonstrates his faith in God by choosing the most challenging territory Caleb is leading by example, he is living an object lesson A. What does it mean to serve the Lord “wholeheartedly”? Joshua 14

10. God’s Promises Caleb is a generous man; he gave his portion to her daughter How generous are you with what you have? B. What more does this tell us about the character of Caleb? Judges 1:14, 15

11. SUMMARY WE CAN BE FAITHFUL TO GOD UNTIL THE END By living by faith, not by sight By claiming God’s promises in our prayers

12. We must view our world through the eyes of faith

13. APPLY How can this lesson about faithfulness affect my life today? Do I have the desire to live by faith, not by sight every day? Do I have the desire to claim God’s promises from the Bible? Q

14. PLAN How can we use this lesson about faithfulness this coming week? What are the practical things I can do to remain faithful to God until the end? 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 be faithful to God until the end I am weak 1. By following God’s will in my life 2. By claiming God’s promises in my prayers This coming week, I will spend time studying the Bible and claiming God’s promises in my prayers PRINCIPLEAPPLICATIONPROBLEMDECISION Let’s make the decision! Q

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