THE EFFICACY OF HIS PRIESTLY MINISTRY

THE EFFICACY OF HIS PRIESTLY MINISTRYAdult Sabbath School LessonPowerPoint PresentationJune 21, 2008

Adult Sabbath School LessonPowerPoint PresentationJune 21, 2008

2nd Quarter 2007, Bible For Today

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HEBREWS 8:1“Now in the things which we are saying the chief point is this: We have such a high priest, who sat down on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens.”

CHRIST’S PRIESTLY MINISTRY

STEPS WE NEED TO MAKE• Understand the plan

of salvation

• Accept Christ’s intercession for us in heaven

UNDERSTAND THE PLAN OF SALVATION

STEP ONESTEP ONE

Plan of Salvation

• The earthly sanctuary was established to represent God’s plan of salvation and pointed to the heavenly sanctuary and the ministry of Jesus in heaven

A. How does the earthly sanctuary help us understand the plan of salvation?

Plan of Salvation

• Morning & Evening Sacrifices Showbread and candlestick

• The Day of Atonement ceremonies

• The High Priest garments

SANCTUARY SYMBOLS AND ITS MEANINGS

Plan of Salvation

It symbolized “their daily constant dependence upon the atoning blood of Christ.” (EGW, PP, p. 52)

MORNING AND EVENING SACRIFICES

JESUS IS THE LAMB OF GOD

(Exodus 29:38-42)

Plan of Salvation

“Both the manna and the shewbread pointed to Christ, the Living Bread.” (EGW, PP. p. 354)

SHEWBREAD AND CANDLESTICK(Exodus 25:23, 30, 31)

JESUS IS THE LIVING BREAD & LIGHT OF THE WORLD

Plan of Salvation

It represents Christ’s priestly ministry

JESUS IS OUR MEDIATOR

DAY OF ATONEMENT CEREMONIES (Leviticus 16)

Plan of Salvation

JESUS IS OUR MEDIATOR

THE HIGH PRIESTLY GARMENTS (Exodus 28:6-21)

“That as Christ pleads His blood before the Father, He bears upon His heart the name of every repentant believing soul.” (Roy Adams, The Sanctuary, p. 38)

Plan of Salvation

• The lamb being burned in the altar of burnt offering pointed to the death of Jesus the Lamb of God on the cross

B. What is the significance of John calling Jesus the “Lamb of God”? John 1:29

Plan of Salvation

“The subject of the sanctuary was the key which unlocked the mystery of the disappointment of 1844. It opened to view a complete system of truth, connected and harmonious, showing that God’s hand had directed the great Advent Movement, and revealing present duty as it brought to light the position and work of His people.” (EGW, Great Controversy, p. 423).

QUOTATION

ACCEPT CHRIST’S INTERCESSION FOR US IN THE HEAVENLY SANCTUARY

STEP TWOSTEP TWO

Christ’s Intercession

• After His resurrection, Jesus became our heavenly High Priest

• Jesus is our intercessor in heaven

A. What is Christ now doing at the Sanctuary in heaven? Heb. 7:25

Christ’s Intercession

• Jesus is merciful, generous and patient.

• We can come “boldly” to the throne of grace where the Most Holy is seated.

B. What promises and hope are there for us? Hebrews 4:16

SUMMARY

WE CAN BENEFIT FROM CHRIST’S PRIESTLY MINISTRY• By understanding the

plan of salvation

• By accepting Christ’s intercession for us in heaven

APPLY

How can this lesson about Christ’s priestly ministry affect my life today?

Do I have the desire to understand very well the plan of salvation?

Do I have the desire to accept Christ’s intercession for me in the heavenly sanctuary?

Q

PLAN

How can I use this lesson about Christ’s ministry this coming week?

• What are the practical things I can do to benefit from Christ’s intercessory ministry?

Q

TRANSFER TRUTH

What changes do I need in my life?

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

Q

TRANSFER TRUTH

What changes do I need in my life?

I need to come to God for the forgiveness of my sins everyday

I am busy By appropriating special time for prayer and meditation

This coming week, I will appropriate special time for prayer and Bible study

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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