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G O D ‘ S G R E A T M I S S I O N A R I E S Adult Sabbath School Lesson PowerPoint Presentation August 16, 2008 ADAPT Teaching Approach The Apostle JOHN ADVENTISTART.ORG

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Memory Verse 3 JOHN 4, NIV “I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth. ”

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G O D ‘ S G R E A T M I S S I O N A R I E S

Adult Sabbath School LessonPowerPoint Presentation

August 16, 2008

ADAPT Teaching Approach

The Apostle JOHN

ADVENTISTART.ORG

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We are called to serve others with love

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Memory Verse

3 JOHN 4, NIV“I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.”

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LIVING CHRISTIAN LIFE WITH LOVE

STEPS WE NEED TO MAKE• Make a full

commitment to God• Reflect God’s love in

acts of devotion and service to others

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MAKE A FULL COMMITMENT TO GOD

STEP ONE

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Commitment to God

• Make a full and complete commitment to Jesus

• Surrender completely to the Lord

A. What important principles can we take from this text about what it means to follow Jesus? Luke 14:26

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Commitment to God

• The change in John’s life did not happen overnight

• John had learned hard lessons that enabled him to become a great missionary

B. After making the commitment, how much did beloved John had to learn? Luke 9:54

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Commitment to God

“The character is revealed, not by occasional good deeds and occasional misdeeds, but by the tendency of the habitual words and acts.”—Steps to Christ, p. 57. 58

QUOTATION

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REFLECT GOD’S LOVE THROUGH SERVICE TO OTHERS

STEP TWO

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Loving Service

• John’s purpose in life was to lead people to believe in Jesus in order that they might gain eternal life

A. What was John’s purpose in writing his Gospel? John 20:31

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Loving Service

• John spent much time with Jesus

• His life and character had been radically altered through his experience with Jesus

B. How did John become known as “the disciple whom Jesus loved”? John 19:26, 27

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SUMMARY

WE CAN LIVE A LOVING CHRISTIAN LIFE• By making a full

commitment to God• By reflecting God’s love

in acts of devotion and service to others

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We are called to make disciple’s for Christ

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APPLY

How can this lesson about living the Christian life affect my life today? Do I have the desire to make a full commitment to God?Do I have the desire to serve others with love?

Q

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PLAN

How can we use this lesson about living the Christian life this coming week?

• What are the practical things we can do to help people become Christ’s disciples?

Q

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TRANSFER TRUTH

What changes do I need in my life?

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

Q

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TRANSFER TRUTH

What changes do I need in my life?

I need to live the Christian life with love

Often times, I am doing things only for my interest

1. By helping those who are in need2. By studying the life and ministry of Jesus

This coming week, I will appropriate special times for helping those who are in need

PRINCIPLE

APPLICATION

PROBLEM

DECISION

Let’s make the decision!

Q

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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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