2nd Quarter 2008, The Wonder of Jesus

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Women of MissionWomen of MissionAdult Sabbath School LessonPowerPoint PresentationSeptember 6, 2008

Adult Sabbath School LessonPowerPoint PresentationSeptember 6, 2008

There is work for everyone in God’s mission

Memory VerseMemory Verse

LUKE 7:47, NIV “Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven—for she loved much. But he who has been forgiven little loves little.”

ADVANCING THE MISSIONADVANCING THE MISSION

• Break down barriers and prejudices

• Use our gifts for the work of the ministry and mission

STEPS WE NEED TO TAKE

BREAK DOWN BARRIERS AND PREJUDICES

STEP ONESTEP ONE

BREAK DOWN BARRIERSBREAK DOWN BARRIERS

• Women were largely kept out of public life

• Women were not allowed to touch the Scriptures

A. What are the barriers and traditions during the time of Jesus that hinder the advancing of the mission of the church?

BREAK DOWN BARRIERSBREAK DOWN BARRIERS

• Jesus spoke to a Samaritan woman

• Jesus used a sinful woman, to be a messenger and evangelist for the gospel

B. In what way did Jesus connect the woman’s daily life to the spiritual truth that He wanted to share? John 4:1-40

USE OUR GIFTS FOR THE WORK OF THE MISSION

STEP ONESTEP ONE

USING OUR GIFTSUSING OUR GIFTS

• Lydia witnessed to her whole household

• Lydia provided the home base for the apostles

A. What role did Lydia played in the advancement of God’s mission? Acts 16:14-16

USING OUR GIFTSUSING OUR GIFTS

B. How did Paul describe a Christian woman by the name of Phoebe? Rom. 16:1-2

• Paul described Phoebe as “a servant of the church.”

• Women played a leading role in the frontline work of sharing the good news

• Paul described Phoebe as “a servant of the church.”

• Women played a leading role in the frontline work of sharing the good news

USING OUR GIFTSUSING OUR GIFTS

“The Lord has a work for women as well as for men to do. . . They must not only bear the name of Christ, but possess His Spirit.”—EGW, North Pacific Union Gleaner, Dec. 4, 1907.

QUOTATION

SUMMARYSUMMARY

• By breaking down barriers and prejudices

• By using our gifts for the work of the ministry and mission

WE CAN HELP ADVANCE GOD’S MISSION

There is work for everyone in God’s mission

APPLYAPPLY

How can this knowledge about women in mission affect my life today?

Do I have the desire to break down barriers and prejudices?

Do I have the desire to use my spiritual gifts for God’s work?

Q

PLAN PLAN

How can we use this knowledge about women in mission this coming week?

• What are the practical ways we can do to help finish the work of God?

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 help advance the mission of the church

I am busy1. By supporting God’s work financially2. By participating in the church’s evangelistic program

This coming week, I will appropriate time and money for the support of God’s work

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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