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ADAPT it!
Teaching Approach
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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