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2. ADAPT it! Teaching Approach 2nd Quarter 2008 The Wonder of Jesus The Tenderness of His Adult Sabbath School Lesson PowerPoint Presentation May 31, 2008 LOVE

3. JESUS IS OUR MODEL IN SHOWING COMPASSION

4. Memory Verse MATTHEW 9:36 “But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion for them, because they were distressed and scattered, as sheep not having a shepherd.”

5. SERVING WITH COMPASSION STEPS WE NEED TO TAKE Show love and gentleness Love your enemies

6. SHOW LOVE AND COMPASSION STEP ONE

7. Show Compassion Jesus spoke words of comfort and hope Jesus did not condemn the accusers openly A. How did Jesus treat the woman caught in adultery? John 8:2-11

8. Show Compassion “In His act of pardoning the woman and encouraging her to live a better life, the character of Jesus shines forth in the beauty of perfect righteousness.... The world had for this erring woman only contempt and scorn; but Jesus speaks words of comfort and hope.” -- EGW, DA, p. 462 QUOTATION

9. Show Compassion Jesus showed great compassion for children and welcome them in His presence B. How did Jesus show His tender love and care for children? Matthew 19:13, 14

10. Show Compassion Jesus showed concern for the interests and needs of His closest friends C. In dealing with His friends, how did Jesus show His loving compassion to Lazarus family? John 11:15

11. LOVE YOUR ENEMIES STEP TWO

12. Love Your Enemies He healed the ear of the servant when Peter cut it off Jesus prayed for the forgiveness of His transgressors A. What overt example can you find that show the love of Jesus, even for His enemies? Matthew 5:44

13. Love Your Enemies God gave the nation of Israel a long period of time to comeback to Him God loves His people in spite of their rebellion B. What does this text tell us about God’s love for His people? Matt. 23:37

14. SUMMARY WE CAN SERVE OTHERS WITH COMPASSION BY Showing love and gentleness Loving your enemies

15. JESUS IS OUR MODEL IN SHOWING COMPASSION

16. APPLY How can this lesson about the compassion of Jesus affect my life today? Do I have the desire to show love and gentleness to other people? Do I have the desire to love my enemies as Jesus did? Q

17. PLAN How can we use this lesson about the compassion of Jesus this coming week? What are the practical things we can do to show compassion to other people? Q

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

19. TRANSFER TRUTH What changes do I need in my life? I need to serve others with love and compassion Often times, I am just thinking about myself 1. By praying for those who are sick and burdened 2. By speaking words of encouragement to others This coming week, I will look for someone in my community who needs my help PRINCIPLEAPPLICATIONPROBLEMDECISION Let’s make the decision! Q

20. 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