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ADAPT it! Teaching Approach 2nd Quarter 2009 The Christian Life FAITH Adult Sabbath School Lesson PowerPoint Presentation April 11, 2009

Faith will grow as we become acquainted with Jesus

Memory Verse “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is a gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.” EPHESIANS 2:8, 9

SHOWING FAITH IN OUR LIVES STEPS WE NEED TO TAKE Ask God to give us faith Let your faith grow

ASK GOD TO GIVE US THE GIFT OF FAITH STEP ONE

Gift of Faith Faith is a confident and obedient trust in the reality, power, and love of God Faith cannot be earned A. How does Apostle Paul underline the gift-character of faith? Eph. 2:8

Gift of Faith Jesus Christ is the ultimate foundation and source of our faith Faith matures through the study of the Scriptures and through personal experience B. What role does the Bible play in the faith experience of the believer? John 5:39

LET YOUR FAITH GROW STEP TWO

Growing Faith Our faith will be strengthened by seeing God at work in our own lives Faith must take Him at His word A. How can we grow in faith? Luke 16:30, 31

Growing Faith Faith in Jesus will grow as you become better acquainted with Him Faith will increase by claiming the promises of God B. What challenge did Peter hold out to the believers? 2 Pet. 3:18

SUMMARY WE CAN SHOW OUR FAITH IN OUR LIVES By asking God to give us faith By letting your faith grow

Faith will grow as we become acquainted with Jesus

APPLY How can this lesson about the faith in God affect my life today? Do I have the desire to ask God to give me faith? Do I have the desire to let my faith to grow? Q

PLAN How can I use this lesson about faith in God this coming week? What are the practical things I can do to manifest faith in my words and actions? Q

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

TRANSFER TRUTH What changes do I need in my life? I need to manifest faith in my words and actions My faith is weak 1. By living up God’s principles in my life 2. By being faithful to God This coming week, I will spend time studying the Bible PRINCIPLEAPPLICATIONPROBLEMDECISION 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? ADAPT it! Teaching Approach Teach With Power Ministry Effective for SMALL GROUPS