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ADAPT it! Teaching Approach 4 TH Quarter 2011, THE GOSPEL IN GALATIANS Adult Sabbath School Lesson PowerPoint Presentation December 17, 2011 LIVING BY THE HOLY SPIRIT

LIVING IN STEP WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT T HE INDWELLING OF THE H OLY S PIRIT ENABLES US TO LIVE A G OD - HONORING LIFE

Memory Verse GALATIANS 5:16 “So I say, live by the Holy Spirit’s power. Then you will not do what your sinful nature wants you to do.”

SPIRIT - LED LIFE STEPS WE NEED TO MAKE Walk in the Spirit Allow the Spirit to lead us every day

Walk in the Spirit STEP ONE

Walking in the Spirit A. Read Galatians 5:16. How is the idea of “walking” in Galatians 5:16 connected with a life of faith? “Walking” is a metaphor that explains the way a person should behave. Christianity was not just a set of beliefs that centered on Jesus. It also was a “way” of life to be “walked.” A “WAY” OF LIFE TO BE “WALKED.” REACT: To walk in the Spirit means to “constantly think about Christ.” How many of your thoughts actually involve your Savior?

Walking in the Spirit B. In what way is Paul’s metaphor about walking different from that found in the Old Testament? “Paul is not opposed to the law or to obedience to the law. Instead, he is opposed to how some were trying to obey the law. The true obedience that God desires never can be gained by force. IT IS DONE ONLY THROUGH THE DESIRE TO SERVE GOD FAITHFULLY WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT’S LEADING

Allow the Spirit to lead us every day STEP TWO

Inner Struggle A. Why is there such an internal struggle between our inborn desires to serve ourselves and the Spirit’s promptings, and how do we find relief from this conflict? Galatians 5:17? The believer has two natures that are at war with each other, the flesh and the Spirit. The spiritual part of us desires what is spiritual and hates the flesh.

Our Only Hope The only hope we have of victory over the flesh is by making a daily decision to choose the Spirit against the desires of our sinful selves

Leading of the Spirit B. In what ways does obedience to the Ten Commandments show the fruit of the Spirit, which Paul lists in Galatians 5:22–24? The Ten Commandments are not something we can choose instead of or in place of love. They help guide us in how we are to show love, both to God and to humans.

Leading of the Spirit C. According to Galatians 5:16–26, what is the key to living a life in which the Spirit rules over the flesh? “walk” in the Spirit “to be led” “to live” We crucify the flesh by feeding our spiritual lives and by starving the desires of the flesh.

“Living by the Spirit implies a daily walk along the path that the Spirit dictates”.

SUMMARY WE CAN LIVE A SPIRIT-LED LIFE BY Walking in the Spirit Allowing the Spirit to lead us every day

APPLY How can this lesson about freedom in Christ affects my life today? Do I have the desire to accept the freedom that Christ offers me? Do I have the desire to fulfill the law with love? Q

PLAN How can I use this lesson about freedom in Christ this coming week? What are some practical ways I can do to stand firm in the true freedom in Christ? 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 stand firm in the true freedom in Christ. Sometimes my focus is centered on myself 1. By choosing Christ and His lifestyle 2. By allowing the Holy Spirit to make me a new being in Christ. This coming week, I will express my faith in Christ through loving and joyful service 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