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The Wisdom of His Teachings The Wisdom of His Teachings Adult Sabbath School Lesson PowerPoint Presentation April 26, nd Quarter 2008, The Wonder of Jesus ADAPT it! Teaching Approach

Memory Verse “The people were amazed at his teaching, because he taught them as one who had authority, not as teachers of the law.” MARK 1:22

REFLECTING CHRIST’S TEACHINGS STEPS WE NEED TO TAKE Learn what Jesus taught about God Follow the standard of Christian conduct

Learn what Jesus taught about God STEP ONE

Learning about God Christ taught that God is our Father Jesus wants us to relate to God as Father—intimate, personal, caring and loving; not distant, impersonal force or idea. A. What is Jesus saying about God? Matthew 6:9-14

Learning about God Christ taught that God our Father is One of love, grace, and truth God’s love not only has created us but has sought out to redeem us B. What did Jesus teach about the Father? John 1:14, 3:16

Follow Christ’s standard of Christian conduct STEP TWO

Living the Christian Life The Sermon on the Mount stands as the epitome of Christian lifestyle and conduct. Jesus presented a standard of conduct for those saved by His grace. A. What message does Jesus want us to learn from the Sermon on the Mount? Matthew 5-7

Living the Christian Life It is God’s eternal call to be different. To be different in the way they believe, worship, relate, live, love or die. Discipleship is a call to be different. It is an affirmation of moral law SERMON ON THE MOUNT

Living the Christian Life Jesus and forgiveness go together. Jesus taught that we must forgive others just as we have been forgiven. B. What is Jesus teaching about forgiveness? Matthew 6:12-14

Living the Christian Life Jesus gave us the greatest example of humility by becoming a man and dying the death of a criminal—a sinner. C. What did Jesus teach about humility? Matthew 18:1-6

SUMMARY WE CAN REFLECT CHRIST’S TEACHINGS IN OUR LIVES By learning what Jesus taught about God By following Christ’s standard of Christian conduct

APPLY How can this lesson about Christ’s teachings affect my life today? Do I have the desire to learn Christ’s teachings? Do I have the desire to follow Christ’s standard of Christian conduct? Q

PLAN How can we use this lesson about Christ’s teachings this coming week? What are the practical things I can do to follow Christ’s teachings? 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 reflect Christ’s teachings in my life I am busy 1. By continuous study of the life and teachings of Jesus This coming week I will continue to study the life and teachings of Jesus from the Bible and the Spirit of Prophecy books 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