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3rd Quarter 2008, God’s Great Missionaries
Adult Sabbath School LessonPowerPoint PresentationAugust 2, 2008
Matthew 10: JESUS & HIS DISCIPLES
Matthew 10: JESUS & HIS DISCIPLES
We need to be faithful until the endTHIS CAN BE ACHIEVED BY FOLLOWING CHRIST’S INSTRUCTIONS
Memory VerseMemory Verse
“So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.”
MATTHEW 10:31
EFFECTIVE WITNESSINGEFFECTIVE WITNESSING
STEPS WE NEED TO TAKE• Follow Christ’s
Instructions• Do a balanced
ministry
FOLLOW CHRIST’S INSTRUCTIONS
STEP ONESTEP ONE
Christ’s InstructionsChrist’s Instructions
• The kingdom of heaven is where Jesus is
• Right now we could become part of that kingdom
A. What does it mean that the “kingdom of God” is within us? Luke 17:21
Christ’s InstructionsChrist’s Instructions
• Jesus commissioned the twelve to do missionary work
• He sent them first to the Israelites, not to the Gentiles
B. What did Jesus commission his disciples to do? Matthew 10:5-8
Christ’s InstructionsChrist’s Instructions
“If they had first preached the gospel to these, they would have lost their influence among the Jews who were first to hear the message of God.”—The Advent Review and Sabbath Herald, April 19, 1892.
QUOTATION
DO A BALANCE MINISTRY
STEP TWOSTEP TWO
Balance MinistryBalance Ministry
• The disciples were to teach and preach
• They were to have concern for people’s total needs—physical social, and spiritual
A. Besides preaching the gospel, what else was involved in the disciples’ mission? Matthew 10:7, 8
Balance MinistryBalance Ministry
• Jesus told his disciples that they should not fear the difficult circumstances they will encounter.
• He promises that God will speak through them and give them the words to speak.
B. What is the crucial message to us about persecution in these texts? Matthew 10:22; Hebrews 10: 35, 36
SummarySummary
WE CAN BE EFFECTIVE WITNESS FOR JESUSBy following Christ’s instructionsBy doing a balanced ministry
We need to be faithful until the endTHIS CAN BE ACHIEVED BY FOLLOWING CHRIST’S INSTRUCTIONS
APPLYAPPLY
How can this truth about Christ’s instructions affect my life today?
Do I have the desire to follow Christ’s instructions?
Do I have the desire to do a balanced ministry?
Q
PLAN PLAN
How can we use this truth about Christ’s instruction this coming week?
• What are the practical ways we can do to become effective witnesses for Jesus?
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 become an effective witness for Jesus
I am busy1. By living the true Christian life 2. By following God's guidelines for witnessing
This coming week, I will participate in the church's witnessing and evangelistic program
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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