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2. ADAPT it! Teaching Approach 1st Quarter 2008 Discipleship Adult Sabbath School Lesson PowerPoint Presentation January 12, 2008 DISCIPLES Then and Now

3. Jesus calls us to dedicate ourselves to the task of discipleship

4. Memory Verse “And they went forth, and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word by the signs that followed. Amen.” MARK 16:20

5. DEEPENING OUR COMMITMENT TO GOD STEPS WE NEED TO MAKE Live for Jesus Work for Jesus

6. Live for Jesus STEP ONE

7. Living for Jesus A true disciple must die to self to live for Jesus A true disciple’s mind is focused on the master not on himself A. What does Jesus mean when He told his disciples that if they want to serve Him they must fall like grain into the ground and die? John 12:24

8. Living for Jesus Jesus called them to forsake their former life, and unite their interest with His What has Jesus called you to give up in order to follow Him? B. How did Jesus’ disciples respond to His call of discipleship? Matt. 4:18-20

9. Work for Jesus STEP TWO

10. Working for Jesus A. What was one major characteristic seen in the disciples of Christ? Mark 16:20 Jesus promises power to do God’s commission The disciples were preaching everywhere

11. Working for Jesus By using our gifts, we can make our homes, schools or our job as our mission field Jesus is calling us in our sphere to serve Him B. How are we involved in the work of spreading the gospel?

12. Summary WE CAN DEEPEN OUR COMMITMENT TO GOD BY Working for Jesus Living for Jesus

13. Jesus calls us to dedicate ourselves to the task of discipleship

14. APPLY How can this truth about discipleship affect my life today? Do we have the desire to live for Jesus daily? Do we have the desire to work for Jesus daily? Q

15. PLAN How can we use this truth about discipleship this coming week? What are the practical things we can do deepen our commitment to God’s work? Q

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

17. TRANSFER TRUTH What changes do I need in my life? We need to deepen our commit- ment to God Often times we do our own thing 1.By focusing our minds to God 2.By sharing the good news to other people This coming week, I will start sharing the gospel to others PRINCIPLEAPPLICATIONPROBLEMDECISION Let’s make the decision! Q

18. 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 www.teachwithpower.com Info@teachwithpower.com www.teachwithpower.com Info@teachwithpower.com Effective for SMALL GROUPS