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A Family of

FAMILIESAdult Sabbath School Lesson

PowerPoint PresentationJanuary 7, 2006

Families in the Family of God1st Quarter 2006

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“Now therefore, you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with saints and members of the household of God, having built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone .” Ephesians 2:19, NKJV

Memory Verse

Families in the Family of God

Reflecting God’s Love

• Fulfil l God’s purposes for the family

• Express God’s Love

Steps we need to take

God’s Purposes for the Family

STEP 1

Purposes of Family

A. When was the first family established?Gen. 2:18-25• Creation• A gift of God

before the entrance of sin

Purposes of the family

B. What were God’s purposes in establishing the family? Gen. 2:18

• Companionship “Help meet”

• Community“Procreation”

Purposes of Family

C. What does the special unity “one flesh” symbolize? Gen. 2:24

• It symbolizes the unity of the members of the Godhead—Father, Son, Holy Spirit

FULFILL God’s Purposes

Companionship

Community

Social NeedsDo you have time

for your family?We reflect God’s love by fulfilling

God’s purposes for the familyREMEMBER

Expressing God’s Love

STEP 2

Expressing God’s Love

A. How can the whole family express their love to God? I John 4:12

• Treat family members with love and respect

Expressing God’s Love

B. How did Jesus show His love to His mother? John 19:26, 27

• He made sure His mother got the best care

• Jesus is our model

Expressing God’s Love

C. How does the idea of the church as a household open the doors to include everybody? Eph. 2:19

• Church is a family of families

• Provides sense of belonging to all

We express God’s Love

By treating family members with respect

By treating family members with love

By providing sense of belonging to everyone

Expressing God’s Love

Do you treat your family with love?Do you treat your family with respect?Does your church provides sense of belonging to everyone?

REMEMBER We reflect God’s love by showing love, respect and acceptance

Summary

• Fulfilling God’s purposes for the family

• Expressing God’s Love

We reflect God’s love by

Families in the family of God

LOVE

RESPECT

ACCEPTANCE

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APPLY

How can this truth about Christian families affect my life today?

Do we have the desire to fulfi ll God’s purposes for our families?

Do we have the desire to express God’s love in dealing with family members?

Do we have the desire to accept everyone regardless of his/her status in life?

PLAN

How can we use this truth about family this coming week?

• What are the practical ways we can do to show our love and respect to our family members? Discuss.

TRANSFER truth to life

What changes do I need in my life?

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

TRANSFER Truth to Life

What changes do I need in my life?

We need to reflect God's love to our families

I am always busy with my work

By treating each one with respect and loveBy caring for themBy spending time with our families

This coming week I will appropriate special time for my family

PRINCIPLE APPLICATION PROBLEM DECISION

Let’s make a decision!

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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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