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ADAPT it! Teaching Approach 3rd Quarter 2009 Jesus & Jonannine Letters Jesus and the JOHANNINE LETTERS Adult Sabbath School Lesson PowerPoint Presentation July 4, 2009

God is calling us to share His love to all people MAKE JESUS THE CENTER OF OUR LIVES

Memory Verse “And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent the Son as Savior of the world.” I JOHN 4:14, NKJV

LIVING THE CHRISTIAN LIFE STEPS WE NEED TO TAKE Share God’s message with love and care Make Jesus the center of our lives

SHARE GOD’S MESSAGE WITH LOVE AND CARE STEP ONE

God’s Message John has given us three significant writings, the Gospel, the epistles, and the book of revelation John called them “little children” A. Who wrote John’s epistle? I John 2:1

God’s Message John’s message finds its roots “in the beginning” to assure us that our “joy may be full” John was an eyewitness to the Savior’s life and mission B. How did John begin his first epistle? I John 1:1-3, 14

MAKE JESUS THE CENTER OF OUR LIVES STEP TWO

The center of our lives To guard against false doctrines To win back some who have left the church A. Why did John wrote his first letter? I John 1:4, I John 2:12-14; I John 5:13

The center of our lives Jesus is the answer Accept Jesus and sin has no power over you, and the antichrist has no room to enter B. What does the apostle propose as the perfect antidote for those heresies? I John 4:2,3

The center of our lives Jesus is our Savior and our Advocate Let Jesus be the center of our lives C. What does John tell us about Jesus’ ministry and work? I John 1:7; I John 2:25, 28

LIVING THE CHRISTIAN LIFE WE CAN LIVE THE CHRISTIAN LIFE By sharing God’s message with love and care By making Jesus the center of our lives

God is calling us to share His love to all people

APPLY How can this lesson about John’s writings affect my life today? Do I have the desire to share God’s message with love and care? Do I have the desire to make Jesus the center of our lives? Q

PLAN How can I use this lesson about John’s writings this coming week? What are the practical things I can do to live the Christian life centered on Jesus? 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 live the Christian life centered on Jesus I am busy 1. By sharing the gospel to other people 2. By helping those people who are in need This coming week, I will set aside special time for sharing Christ to others and helping those who are in need 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