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

2. The Bible is the foundation of our faith

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

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

5. STEP ONE Trust the Authenticity of the Bible

6. Authenticity of the Bible The Pentateuch (first five books) provides the foundation for our Biblical faith Satan’s method is put doubt in our minds regarding the veracity of the Bible A. How did Jesus and the New Testament authors viewed the authenticity of Genesis? Matt. 19 :3-8; I Cor. 15:22; I Peter 3:20

7. The first book of the Bible rings with the might and power of God God is seen as Creator, Judge, Exemplar, Most High, Almighty and Everlasting God. Authenticity of the Bible B. How does Genesis reveal God? Genesis 1: 1,2; 7:11; 48:15

8. STEP TWO E STABLISH F AITH IN G OD

9. Establish Faith in God Stephen uses the Genesis as the starting point for the great truth that climaxed in Jesus, “the truth” What are some of the “foundations” in your own life? A. How did Stephen show the foundation of his firm faith in Jesus? Acts 7:2-17

10. The patriarchs lived by faith, even from the beginning 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

11. The Bible is the foundation of our faith