Outline for animators with ideas for group discussion inspired from the Teachers’ Edition of the Sabbath School Lesson prepared by the General Conference SS ministry.

Lesson n. 3 11-17 April 2020

Title. Jesus, the Apostles and their understanding of the Bible

Key Texts: Matthew 4:1-11; 22:37-40; Luke 24: 25-27, 44,45; 4:25-27; Acts of the Apostles 4:24-26.

A. Themes to explore: 1. In addition to all that He has been and done, Jesus taught how to consider and depend on the Scriptures.

2. Jesus authenticated the facts of the Bible: creation, flood, exodus, and the characters: Abel, Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jonah, etc.

3. The Disciples, formed by Jesus, followed all His teachings and gave total credit to the Scriptures of the Old Testament.

B. Learning Objective To make the teaching of Jesus and the Apostles the criteria by which to draw inspiration, to learn to depend on the authority of the Bible.

C. Possible questions for deeper study, debate, reflection and sharing of the Word 1. Quali What reasons do you think are behind the rejection of the divine inspiration of all Scripture despite

Jesus' lessons? 2. What aspects of Jesus' and of the apostles' teaching about the Bible helps you most in understanding the

authority of the scriptures? 3. What effect did the teachings on the Holy Scriptures that we receive from Jesus and the apostles have on

you? 4. What arguments do you think you can use in support of the Bible with those who question it as the Word of

God?

Translator: Cathy Bertolini