1. Who was JESUS Who was JESUS Adult Sabbath School Lesson PowerPoint Presentation April 5, 2008 2nd Quarter 2008 The Wonder of Jesus ADAPT it! Teaching Approach

2. The Bible testifies who Jesus was

3. Memory Verse MATTHEW 16:13 “When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” ”

4. KNOWING JESUS STEPS WE NEED TO MAKE Believe the testimony of His disciples Believe Christ’s testimony about Himself

5. Believe the testimony of His disciples STEP ONE

6. Testimony of the Disciples Admiration of Jesus as a great man, a great prophet, has been history’s common verdict Jesus is the Son of God A. According to the disciples, “Who do people say the Son of man is?” Matthew 16:14

7. Testimony of His Disciples “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” To know Christ, we must turn to God’s revelation. B. How did Peter answer Jesus’ question “What do you as a person say?” Matthew 16:16

8. Believe Jesus’ testimony about Himself STEP TWO

9. The Testimony of Jesus The gospel writers were very confident in the truth of what they had written Peter had to confront doubters and skeptics A. What do the Gospels say about Jesus? Luke 1:1-4; 2 Peter 1:16

10. The Testimony of Jesus Jesus’ response was the same: “Yes, it is as you say.” In Jesus we have in human flesh the Son of the Living God. B. What did Jesus say about Himself? Matthew 26:63, 64; Matthew 27:11

11. SUMMARY WE CAN KNOW JESUS By Believing the testimony of His disciples By believing Christ’s testimony about Himself

12. Jesus was truly the Messiah—Son of the living God

13. APPLY How can this truth about Jesus affect my life today? Do I have the desire to believe the testimonies of Christ’s disciples? Do I have the desire to believe Christ’s testimony about Himself? Q

14. PLAN How can I use this truth about Jesus this coming week? What are the practical things I can do to know more about Jesus? Q

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

16. TRANSFER TRUTH What changes do I need in my life? I need to know Jesus personally I am busy 1. By spending time in studying His life and His ministry 2. By studying the Word of God This coming week I will continue to study the life and ministry of Jesus from the Bible and books of the Spirit of prophecy PRINCIPLEAPPLICATIONPROBLEMDECISION Let’s make the decision! Q

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