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2. B A C K G R O U N D C H A R A C T E R S Adult Sabbath School Lesson PowerPoint Presentation December 18, 2010 ADAPT Teaching Approach HEHAZI : MISSING THE MARK

3. EACH OF US HAS A UNIQUE VALUE TO GOD God calls us to be servants guided not by earthly enticements but by spiritual commitment to God and others

4. Memory Verse “It is the Lord your God you must follow, and him you must reverence, Keep his commands and obey him; serve him and hold fast him.” DEUTERONOMY 13:4

5. UNSELFISH SERVICE STEPS WE NEED TO MAKE Be sensitive to the needs of others Shun self-seeking

6. BE SENSITIVE TO THE NEEDS OF OTHERS STEP ONE

7. Needs of others Elisha is a good teacher that teaches by example and gives plenty of opportunities for the student to apply what he or she is learning. Elisha asked Gehazi’s opinion and acts of Gehazi’s suggestion. He rises to the occasion by being observant and showing sensitivity to the woman’s real needs. Elisha gives Gehazi the opportunity to initiate a miracle. Within a year the miracle child is born. A. What extraordinary experiences and lessons of faith did Gehazi have in his service to Elisha? 2 Kings 4:8-18

8. Needs of others Elisha is a good teacher that teaches by example and gives plenty of opportunities for the student to apply what he or she is learning. Elisha asked Gehazi’s opinion and acts of Gehazi’s suggestion. He rises to the occasion by being observant and showing sensitivity to the woman’s real needs. Elisha gives Gehazi the opportunity to initiate a miracle. Within a year the miracle child is born. A. What extraordinary experiences and lessons of faith did Gehazi have in his service to Elisha? 2 Kings 4:8-18

9. SHUN SELF SEEKING STEP TWO

10. Self-seeking The incredible healing of Naaman happened right before Gehazi. He saw not the power of God but the actions of his master, who refused to take any money from the captain. The Bible is full of warnings against love of money and the dangers of earthly possessions. Elisha exposes the fraud, and Gehazi’s punishment is immediate. A. How did Gehazi’s greed from the lessons about God detract that Elisha was attempting to impress on Naaman? 2 Kings 5:20-27

11. Self-seeking The battle against greed requires constant attention. We need to continually have to adjust our thoughts toward our possessions and surrender them to God. We can keep our perspective by consistently giving not only material possessions but also time. The love of material things blinds us to our true mission and purpose in life. B. How can faith help us meet the temptation to be self-serving?

12. EACH OF US HAS A UNIQUE VALUE TO GOD God calls us to be servants guided not by earthly enticements but by spiritual commitment to God and others

13. APPLY How can this knowledge about unselfish service affect my life today? Do I have the desire to be sensitive to the needs of others? Do I have the desire to shun self- seeking? Q

14. PLAN How can I use this knowledge about unselfish service this coming week? What are the practical ways I can do to serve others unselfishly? 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 serve others unselfishly I am busy 1.By helping others with humility 2.Living out the life of Christ This coming week, I appropriate special times for helping those who are in need PRINCIPLEAPPLICATIONPROBLEMDECISION Let’s make the decision! Q

17. 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? ADAPT it! Teaching Approach Teach With Power Ministry www.teachwithpower.com Info@teachwithpower.com www.teachwithpower.com Info@teachwithpower.com Effective for SMALL GROUPS