ADAPT it! Teaching Approach 2nd Quarter 2008 The Wonder of Jesus Adult Sabbath School Lesson PowerPoint Presentation April 12, 2008 Mystery of His Deity

FAITH IN GOD How to strengthen our The divinity of Christ is our assurance of salvation

Memory Verse “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made.” JOHN 1:1-3

FAITH IN GOD STEPS WE NEED TO MAKE Accept the testimony of the Bible about the deity of Jesus Christ Accept Christ’s Claims about His deity

Accept the testimony of the Bible STEP ONE

Testimonies of the Bible It teaches the eternal preexistence of Jesus Christ Jesus would be called “Mighty God, Everlasting Father.” A. What does this OT text reveal about the preexistence of Christ? Isaiah 9:6

Testimonies of the Bible B. What are some of the specific biblical testimonies about the deity of Jesus Christ? John 1:1-3, 14 Matthew 1:21-23 Hebrews 1:8

Testimonies of the Bible The WORD (Jesus, vs. 14) independently and eternally existed. The WORD is distinct but equal with God and Father. The WORD was with God and was God. The WORD is the Creator. The Word is Jesus. The WORD (Jesus, vs. 14) independently and eternally existed. The WORD is distinct but equal with God and Father. The WORD was with God and was God. The WORD is the Creator. The Word is Jesus. JOHN 1:1-3, 14

Testimonies of the Bible JESUS - meaning “Saviour,” denoting the work only God can do. EMMANUEL - meaning “God with us,” notifying God’s identification with human beings. MATTHEW 1:21-23 – Names of Jesus

Testimonies of the Bible Of the Son, God says: “Your throne, O God, will last forever and ever.” God the Father introduces the Son as God at His incarnation. HEBREWS 1:8

Accept Christ’s Claim about His deity STEP TWO

Testimony of Jesus A. What did Jesus say about His relation with God the Father? JOHN 10:30 - “I and my Father are one.” JOHN 14:10 - “I am in the Father and the Father in me” JOHN 12:44 - Thus to know Jesus is to know God JOHN 5:23 - “to honor him was to honor God JOHN 12:44 - “to believe in Him was to believe in God Testimony of Jesus

B. What did Jesus say about His coeternity with the Father? John 8:58 “Before Abraham was, I am,” “I AM” is the name by which Yahweh revealed Himself to Moses (Exod. 3:14). Jesus applied this title to Himself, thus claiming His perfect equality with God.

Summary WE CAN STRENGTHEN OUR FAITH IN GOD By accepting Christ’s testimony about Himself By accepting the testimonies of Bible about the deity of Jesus

APPLY How can this truth about the deity of Christ affect my life today? Do I have the desire to accept the testimony of the Bible about Christ’s deity? Do I have the desire to believe the testimony of Jesus about Himself? Q

PLAN How can we use the knowledge about the deity of Christ this coming week? What are the practical things I can do to strengthen my faith in God? 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 strengthen my faith in God I don’t have time 1.By studying the life and ministry of Jesus 2.By studying the Bible regularly This coming week, I will appropriate special time in studying the Word of God 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