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2. Adult Sabbath School Lesson PowerPoint Presentation October 7, 2006 ADAPT it! Teaching Approach FOUNDATIONS 4 th Quarter 2006, Beginnings & Belongings

3. The Bible is the foundation of our faith

4. Memory Verse “If the foundations be destroyed, What can the righteous do?” PSALM 11:3

5. Strengthening the Foundation STEPS WE NEED TO TAKE Trust the Authenticity of the Bible Establish Faith in God

6. STEP ONE Trust the Authenticity of the Bible

7. Authenticity of the Bible The Pentateuch provides the foundation for our Biblical faith Satan put doubts in our minds A. How did Jesus & the NT authors view the authenticity of Genesis? Matt. 19 :3-8; I Cor. 15:22; I Peter 3:20

8. Authenticity of the Bible B. How does Genesis reveal God? Genesis 1: 1,2; 7:11; 48:15 A mighty and powerful God Creator, Judge, Exemplar, Most High, Almighty and Everlasting God

9. STEP TWO Establish FAITH IN GOD

10. Establish Faith in God A. How did Stephen show the foundation of his firm faith in Jesus? Acts 7:2-17 Stephen used Genesis as the starting point What are some of the “foundations” in your own life?

11. The patriarchs lived by faith Confirming our trust in the Bible strengthen our faith in God. Establish Faith in God B. What does it mean by the phrase “the just shall live by faith”? Hebrews 11:1-22

12. Summary Trust the Authenticity of the Bible Establish Faith in God STRENGTHENING THE FOUNDATIONS

13. The Bible is the foundation of our faith

14. APPLY How can this truth about the foundations of our faith affect my life today? Do we have the desire to spend more time studying the Bible? Do we have the desire to strengthen our faith in God? Q

15. PLAN How can we use this truth about strengthening the foundations of our faith this coming week? What are the practical things we can do to strengthen our faith in God? Discuss. Q

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

17. TRANSFER TRUTH TO LIFE What changes do I need in my life? We need to study the Bible everyday We are always busy with our work 1.By appropriating especial time each day for studying the Bible This coming week I will set aside a special time for studying God’s Word. PRINCIPLEAPPLICATIONPROBLEMDECISION Let’s make the decision Q

18. The Bible is the foundation of our faith

19. 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 A VAILABLE IN S PANISH