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2. 1 st Quarter 2008 Discipleship ADAPT it! Teaching Approach DISCIPLESHIP DISCIPLESHIP Adult Sabbath School Lesson PowerPoint Presentation January 5, 2008

3. “Forward ever, backward never”

4. Memory Verse MATTHEW 4:18, 19 “And walking by the sea of Galilee, he saw two brethren, Simon who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishers. And he saith unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you fishers of men.”

5. BECOMING CHRIST’S DISCIPLE Desire to commit oneself to God Desire to serve God fully STEPS WE NEED TO TAKE

6. Desire to commit oneself to God STEP ONE

7. COMMITMENT TO GOD The word “disciple” comes the Greek word mathetes, “learner” A disciple is a learner who is apprenticed to a teacher A. Who is a disciple?

8. COMMITMENT TO GOD One becomes a disciple by responding to a call Discipleship is a work of grace B. How can one become Christ’s disciple? Mark 1:19, 20

9. COMMITMENT TO GOD Peter and Andrew responded so immediately to Jesus call Discipleships involve willingness to follow command C. How did Peter and Andrew respond to Jesus call of discipleship? Matt. 4:18-22

10. Desire to fully serve God STEP TWP

11. SERVING GOD Willingness to follow We need faith to follow Him willingly Obedience A. What are the requirements of discipleship?

12. SERVING GOD A vine and a branch He calls on His disciples to abide in His love B. How intimate is the relationship between the Master and the disciple? John 15:5

13. SUMMARY WE CAN BE CHRIST’S DISCIPLES BY Having the desire to commit oneself to God Having the desire to serve God fully

14. “Forward ever, backward never”

15. APPLY How can this lesson about discipleship affect my life today? Do we have the desire to completely surrender ourselves to God? Do we have the desire to serve God fully? Q

16. PLAN How can we use this lesson about discipleship this coming week? What are the practical things we can do to fully surrender our lives to God? Q

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

18. TRANSFER TRUTH What changes do I need in my life? We need to surrender our lives to God Often times I am doing my own will 1.By completely submitting oneself to God 2. By following God’s instruction This coming week I will daily seek God’s will and plan through prayer and Bible study PRINCIPLEAPPLICATIONPROBLEMDECISION Let’s make the decision! Q

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