Discipleship in ActionDiscipleship in ActionAdult Sabbath School LessonPowerPoint PresentationJuly 19, 2008

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4th Quarter 2007, Refiner’s Fire

JOHN THE BAPTIST Preparing the Way for Jesus

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3rd Quarter 2008 God’s Missionaries

GOD’S MISSIONARIES

WE ARE CALLED TO PREPARE PEOPLE FOR CHRIST’S COMING WE ARE CALLED TO PREPARE PEOPLE FOR CHRIST’S COMING

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MATTHEW 11:11MATTHEW 11:11“Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not arisen a greater than John the Baptist: yet he that is but little in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.”

“Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not arisen a greater than John the Baptist: yet he that is but little in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.”

FULFILL GOD’S CALLINGFULFILL GOD’S CALLING

STEPS WE NEED TO TAKESTEPS WE NEED TO TAKE• Respond to

God’s call

• Proclaim the gospel to everyone

RESPOND TO GOD’S CALL

STEP ONE

Respond to God’s CallRespond to God’s Call

• John the Baptist’s mission and calling were prophesied

• The Adventist church was called as God’s remnant church

A. How special was the calling of John the Baptist? Matthew 4:1-12

Respond to God’s CallRespond to God’s Call

B. What kind of preparation did John the Baptist need for his special calling? Luke 1:15, 80

• John became a man of prayer

• We need a spiritual preparation to fulfill our special calling from God

PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL TO EVERYONE

STEP TWO

Proclaim the GospelProclaim the Gospel

A. What message would John the Baptist bring to the people? Matthew 11:14

• The “Elijah message” is a phrase deep with meaning for SDAs.

• “Elijah message”—Prepare to meet thy God

Proclaim the GospelProclaim the Gospel

B. What is the essence of John’s message? Luke 3:10-15

• John preached “a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins (Luke 3:3).

• Being washed in the water symbolized the changed view of life, the fresh start

SUMMARYSUMMARY

WE CAN FULFILL GOD’S CALLING IN OUR LIVES

WE CAN FULFILL GOD’S CALLING IN OUR LIVES• By responding to

God’s call

• By sharing the gospel to everyone

WE ARE CALLED TO PREPARE PEOPLE FOR CHRIST’S COMING WE ARE CALLED TO PREPARE PEOPLE FOR CHRIST’S COMING

APPLYAPPLY

How can this lesson about God’s calling affect my life today?

Do I have the desire to respond to God’s call?

Do I have the desire to bring the message to everyone?

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PLAN PLAN

How can I use this lesson about God’s calling this coming week?

• What are the practical ways I can do to fulfill God’s calling in my life?

Q

TRANSFER TRUTHTRANSFER TRUTH

What changes do I need in my life?

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

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TRANSFER TRUTHTRANSFER TRUTH

What changes do I need in my life?

I need to fulfill God’s mission for my life

I don’t know my gift

1. By helping those who are in need2. By using my spiritual gifts in God’s work

This coming week I will set aside special time for helping people 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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