Title: DISCIPLESHIP
1DISCIPLESHIP Under Pressure
Adult Sabbath School LessonPowerPoint
PresentationMarch 8 2008
ADAPT it!Teaching Approach
1st Quarter 2008 Discipleship
2By focusing on God we can avoid discouragement
3Memory Verse
JEREMIAH 125
- If thou hast run with the footmen and they have
wearied thee then how canst thou contend with
horses and though in a land of peace thou art
secure yet how wilt thou do in the pride of the
Jordan
4AVOIDING DISCOURAGEMENT
STEPS WE NEED TO MAKE
- Focus on God not on ourselves
- Cling to Gods promises
5STEP ONE
FOCUS ON GOD NOT ON OURSELVES
6Focus on God
A. How should the disciples of Christ view
political power John 614-15
- We should not use religious power to pursue our
selfish ambitions
7Focus on God
B. What lesson does Judas have for us John
124-6
- Judas lost his soul over his love of money
- Greedy motives should not poison your role as a
disciple of Christ
8STEP TWO
CLING TO GODS PROMISES
9Cling to Gods Promises
A. What lesson can we take away from Peters
rashness and repentance Matt. 2669-75
- How crucial it is that we day by day surrender
ourselves to Jesus - Without Jesus we can do nothing
10Cling to Gods Promises
B. What does this teach us about what Jesus can
do for His disciples who repenting of their
mistakes do not give up on Christ John 2115-19
- Secret sins are to be confessed in secret to God
but for open sin open confession is required
11Cling to Gods Promises
C. Why after having so much did all the
disciples forsake Jesus in the hour of His great
need Matthew 2656
- Jesus tried to show His followers what lay ahead
but they would not listen - We need to meditate on all Jesus has done for us
the promises the hope
12SUMMARY
WE CAN AVOID DISCOURAGEMENT
By Focusing on God not on ourselves
- By clinging to Gods promises
13APPLY
- How can this lesson about discipleship affect my
life today
Q
Do I have the desire to live a selfless life
focused on God Do I have the desire to cling to
Gods promises
14PLAN
- How can we use this lesson about winning souls
for Christ this coming week
Q
- What are the practical things I can do to avoid
discouragement in Christian discipleship
15TRANSFER TRUTH
- What changes do I need in my life
Q
- What biblical principle from the lesson can we
use today
16TRANSFER TRUTH
- What changes do I need in my life
Q
Lets make the decision!
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18Effective for SMALL GROUPS
ASSOCIATE truth Why should I study this
lessonDISCOVER truth What does the Bible say
about this truthAPPLY truth How can this
truth affect my life todayPLAN using the truth
How can I use this truth todayTRANSFER truth
to life What changes do I need in my life
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