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ADULT SABBATH SCHOOL LESSONIN POWERPOINT PRESENTATION

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tPROPHETIC GIFTPROPHETIC GIFTAdult Sabbath School LessonPowerPoint PresentationMarch 28, 2009

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1st Quarter 2009The Prophetic Gift

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Confidence in the

We need to study the Bible and the Spirit of prophecy books

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2 CHRONICLES 20:20“Jehoshaphat stood and said, ‘Hear me, O Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem: Believe in the Lord your God, and you shall be established; believe His prophets and you shall prosper.’”

“Jehoshaphat stood and said, ‘Hear me, O Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem: Believe in the Lord your God, and you shall be established; believe His prophets and you shall prosper.’”

UPHOLD THE BIBLE AND THE SPIRIT OF PROPHECY BOOKS

UPHOLD THE BIBLE AND THE SPIRIT OF PROPHECY BOOKS

STEPS WE NEED TO MAKE

• Study and understand prophetic gifts

• Study together the Bible and the SOP books

STUDY THE PROPHETIC GIFT

STEP ONE

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• The disciples experienced their great disappointment at the Crucifixion.

• After more than 3 years with Jesus, they still didn’t understand what the Scriptures had taught. Jesus pointed them to the Bible.

A. How do the Bible and prophetic guidance help people move through crises? Luke 24:13-17

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• The early Adventist believers also experienced a great disappointment. With much study of the Bible they understood the sanctuary truth

• The strength and certainty of what we believe as SDAs must be based on the Word of God alone

B. How do the Bible and prophetic guidance help early Adventist through crises?

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• The biblical authors from Moses to Apostle John directed their readers to Jesus

• EGW consistently pointed people to their Savior Jesus Christ

C. How can we ensure that the Bible remains the foundation of our doctrine and practice? John 5:39

STUDY THE BIBLE AND SOP BOOKS

STEP TWO

Bible & SOP BooksBible & SOP Books

• Despite all the evidence for the integrity and validity of EGW’s ministry, there those who are spilling “the blood of the prophets.”

• Opposition is due to lack of knowledge about prophetic gift

A. What do Jesus’ words have to say about the attitude that many have had toward the prophets? Matt. 23:28-31

Bible & SOP BooksBible & SOP Books

• EGW encouraged church members to study it

• “The Bible is the medium of communication between God and man.”—EGW, GC, p. 69

B. How can we ensure that the Bible remains the foundation of our doctrines and practice? Acts 17:11

SUMMARYSUMMARY

WE CAN UPHOLD THE BIBLE AND THE SOP BOOKS • By studying prophetic

gifts

• By studying together the Bible and the SOP books

We need to study the Bible and the Spirit of prophecy books

APPLYAPPLY

How can this truth about prophetic gift affect my life today?

Do I have the desire to study the prophetic gift?

Do I have the desire to study the Bible and the SOP books?

Q

PLAN PLAN

How can we use this truth about prophetic gift this coming week?

• What are the practical things I can do to study the Bible and Spirit of Prophecy books regularly?

Q

TRANSFER TRUTHTRANSFER TRUTH

What changes do I need in my life?

• What biblical principle from the lesson can we use today?

Q

TRANSFER TRUTHTRANSFER TRUTH

What changes do I need in my life?

I need to study the Bible and the Spirit of Prophecy books

I am busy1. By setting aside special time for the study2. By buying my own Bible and some SOP books

This coming week, I will start studying the Bible and SOP books

PRINCIPLE

APPLICATION

PROBLEM

DECISION

Let’s make the decision!

Q

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?

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