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2nd Quarter 2008 The Wonder of Jesus

THE REALITY OF HIS HUMANITY

THE REALITY OF HIS HUMANITY

Adult Sabbath School LessonPowerPoint PresentationApril 19, 2008

Jesus became human in order for us to have freedom from sin

Memory Verse

“The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us.”

JOHN 1:14

OVERCOMING SIN

STEPS WE NEED TO TAKE• Depend upon Christ’s

power to overcome sin• Understand that Jesus

became human to save us

Depend upon Christ’s power to overcome sin

STEP ONE

Power to Overcome Sin

• Assumption of humanity is God’s ultimate revelation of His love toward a sinful race.

• We can overcome sin through Jesus’ power

A. Why is it necessary for Christ to become human to be our Savior? John 3:16

Power to Overcome Sin

• Jesus called Himself man (John 8:40)

• Called by others: Peter (Acts 2:22); Paul (I Cor. 15:21)

B. What are some of the biblical evidences for Christ humanity?

Power to Overcome Sin

“In taking our nature, the Saviour has bound Himself to humanity by a tie that is never to be broken. Through the eternal ages He is linked with us.”—EGW, DA, p. 25).

QUOTATION

Understand that Jesus became human to save us

STEP TWO

Humanity of Jesus

“Christ came to reveal God to the world as a God of love, full of mercy, tenderness and compassion.”—EGW, Testimonies for the Church, vol. 5, pp. 738, 739.

A. Why did Jesus took upon Himself human flesh and retain it as an eternal link with humanity? Matt. 11:27

• TO REVEAL GOD

Humanity of Jesus

• TO DEAL WITH THE PROBLEM OF SIN“The core purpose of incarnation is that Jesus, “shall save his people from their sins” (Matt. 1:21). Hence, Jesus came in the form of helpless babe in Bethlehem and allowed Himself to be the Man of the cross.

Humanity of Jesus

• TO BE OUR MEDIATOR (I Tim. 2:5)“Christ ascended to heaven, bearing a sanctified, holy humanity. He took this humanity with Him into the heavenly courts, and through the eternal ages He will bear it, as One who has redeemed every human being in the city of God.”

--EGW, SDA Bible Commentary, vol. 6, p. 1054).

SUMMARY

WE CAN OVERCOME SIN AS JESUS DID• By depending upon

Christ’s power• By understanding that

Jesus became human to save us

APPLY

How can this lesson about the humanity of Jesus Christ affect my life today?

Do I have the desire to depend upon Christ’s power to overcome sin?

Do I have the desire to understand that Jesus became human to save me?

Q

PLAN

How can I use this lesson about the humanity of Jesus Christ this coming week?

• What are the practical things I can do to overcome sin as Jesus did?

Q

TRANSFER TRUTH

What changes do I need in my life?

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

Q

TRANSFER TRUTH

What changes do I need in my life?

I need to overcome sins in my life as Jesus did

I am weak1. By depending upon God's power2. By claiming God’s promises

This coming week I will spend time in prayer claiming God’s promises

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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