1. G O D ‘ S G R E A T M I S S I O N A R I E S ADAPT Teaching Approach Adult Sabbath School Lesson PowerPoint Presentation September 27, 2008 Here Am I; Send Me: THE PROPHET ISAIAH ADVENTISTART.ORG

2. GOD IS CALLING US TO BE HIS REPRESENTATIVES

3. Memory Verse “Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying: ‘Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then I said, ‘Here am I! Send me.’” ISAIAH 6:8

4. RESPONDING TO GOD’S CALL STEPS WE NEED TO TAKE Make the right relationship with God Rely upon God’s power

5. MAKE THE RIGHT RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD STEP ONE

6. Relationship with God Isaiah understood what he was really like in contrast to God He felt his own unworthiness A. How did this encounter with the majesty of God change Isaiah’s perceptions and priorities in life? Isaiah 6:1-6

7. Relationship with God Isaiah’s sin was purged or “atoned.” He had to be made right with God first; only then could the Lord use him B. What was symbolized by Isaiah’s confession and the touching of his lips with the live coal? Isaiah 6:5-7

8. RELY UPON GOD’S POWER STEP TWO

9. God’s Power Isaiah immediately responded, “Here am I; send me.” If we are willing to work for Him, God will give us the power A. How did Isaiah respond to God’s call? Isaiah 6:8

10. God’s Power God wanted Isaiah to call His people to listen, obey, and return to Him, to be healed The Bible is a call of God to return to Him B. How are we to understand what God want Isaiah to do? Isaiah 6:9, 10

11. SUMMARY WE CAN RESPOND TO GOD’S CALL By making the right relationship with God By relying upon God’s power

12. GOD IS CALLING US TO BE HIS REPRESENTATIVES

13. APPLY How can this lesson about God’s call affect my life today? Do I have the desire to make the right relationship with God? Do I have the desire to rely upon God’s power in doing His work? Q

14. PLAN How can we use this lesson about God’s call this coming week? What are the practical things I can do to share the gospel? Q

15. TRANSFER TRUTH What changes do I need in my life? What biblical principle from the lesson can we use today? Q

16. TRANSFER TRUTH What changes do I need in my life? I need to respond positively to God's call in my life I am busy 1. By establishing the right relationship with God 2. By totally depending upon God's power This coming week, I will appropriate special times for doing God's work PRINCIPLEAPPLICATIONPROBLEMDECISION Let’s make the decision! Q

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