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2. Patterns of DISCIPLESHIP Adult Sabbath School Lesson PowerPoint Presentation March 29, 2008 ADAPT it! Teaching Approach 1st Quarter 2008 Discipleship

3. We need to emulate the compassionate life of Jesus

4. Memory Verse “Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, cast out demons: freely ye received, freely give.” MATTHEW 10:8

5. COMPASSIONATE LIFE STEPS WE NEED TO TAKE Emulate Jesus’ compassionate life Depend totally upon God

6. Emulate Jesus’ compassionate life STEP ONE

7. Compassionate Life A. What role should compassion and forgiveness have in the life and ministry of disciples? Luke 17:3-5 Jesus displayed compassion and forgiveness Our God is a compassionate God, He chose to save us from our sins

8. Compassionate Life B. How did Jesus treat the marginalized and the outcasts? Luke 18:9-14 Jesus openly associated with the marginalized people of His society He ministered to Gentiles, women, lepers, publicans, those with disabilities, the blind and the poor

9. Depend totally upon God STEP TWO

10. Dependence Upon God A. How important is the church itself in the work of discipleship? Eph. 4:11-13 Jesus used every opportunity to call, train, educate, and nurture disciples. Nurturing should be central to the mission of every church today

11. Dependence Upon God B. What can we learn from Jesus about the centrality of prayer? Luke 5:15, 16 If Jesus, the God-man, relied much on prayer for success while on earth, how much more do we as sinful humans, need it for successful discipleship?

12. Dependence Upon God “The majesty of heaven, while engaged in His earthly ministry, prayed much to His father. He was frequently bowed all night in prayer... His example is left for His followers.” —EGW, God’s Amazing Grace, p. 167..” QOUTATION

13. SUMMARY We can be compassionate like Jesus By totally Depending upon God By emulating Jesus’ compassionate life

14. We need to emulate the compassionate life of Jesus

15. APPLY How can this lesson about discipleship affect my life today? Do I have the desire to emulate the compassionate life of Jesus? Do I have the desire to depend totally upon God? Q

16. PLAN How can we use this lesson about discipleship this coming week? What are the practical things I can do to live a compassionate life? Q

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

18. TRANSFER TRUTH What changes do I need in my life? We need to live a life filled with compassion I am busy with my personal agenda 1. By meditating and studying the life and the ministry of Jesus This coming week I will continue to study Christ's life and His compassionate ministry 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