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2nd Quarter 2008, The Wonder of Jesus

THE PUZZLE OF HIS CONDUCT

THE PUZZLE OF HIS CONDUCT Adult Sabbath School LessonPowerPoint PresentationMay 17, 2008

GOD WANTS EVERYONE TO BE SAVED

Memory VerseMemory Verse

“The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold, a gluttonous man and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners! And wisdom is justified by her.”

MATTHEW 11:19

REACHING OUT REACHING OUT

• MINGLE with people as one who desired their good

• MINISTER to their needs with compassion

STEPS WE NEED TO TAKE

MINGLE WITH PEOPLE

STEP ONE

MINGLEMINGLE

• God hates sin but love the sinner

• There is room for all in Christ’s kingdom

A. How did Jesus show His concern for sinners? Matthew 9:10-13

MINGLEMINGLE

• ZACCHEUS – the tax collector

• MARY MAGDALENE – the prostitute

• PAUL – the persecutor

JESUS LOVES THE SINNER

MINISTER TO THEIR NEEDS

STEP TWO

• Jesus did not interpose to deliver His servant

• He knew John would bear the test

MINISTERMINISTER

A. If Jesus cares, how are we to understand, Jesus’ attitude toward the prisoned John the Baptist? Matthew 25:31-46

“Jesus did not interpose to deliver His servant. He knew John would bear the test. . . . Gladly would He have delivered His faithful servant. But for the sake of thousands who in after years must pass from prison to death, John was to drink the cup of martyrdom.”—Ellen G. White, The Desire of Ages, p. 224.

MINISTERMINISTER

QUOTATION

• To save the oppressed men

• To awaken the villagers to the reality that they did not care for the spiritual things

MINISTERMINISTER

B. Why did Jesus allow the demons to enter the swine? Matthew 8:28-34

SUMMARY SUMMARY

• MINGLING with people as one who desired their good

• MINISTERING to their needs with compassion

WE CAN EFFECTIVELY REACH OUT TO EVERYONE BY

GOD WANTS EVERYONE TO BE SAVED

APPLYAPPLY

How can this truth about the conduct of Jesus affect my life today?

Do I have the desire to mingle with people and show my concern?

Do I have the desire to minister to their needs?

Q

PLAN PLAN

How can we use this truth about the conduct of Jesus this coming week?

• What are the practical things I can do to reach out for people effectively?

Q

TRANSFER TRUTHTRANSFER TRUTH

What changes do I need in my life?

• What biblical principle from the lesson can we use today?

Q

TRANSFER TRUTHTRANSFER TRUTH

What changes do I need in my life?

I need to reach out for people regardless of their status in life

I don’t have much time

1. By mingling with people of all status2. By ministering to the needs

This coming week, I will appropriate special time for reaching out to those who are in need

PRINCIPLE

APPLICATION

PROBLEM

DECISION

Let’s make the decision!

Q

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?

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