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A Family of FAMILIES Adult Sabbath School Lesson PowerPoint Presentation January 7, 2006 Families in the Family of God 1 st Quarter 2006 ADAPT it! Teaching Approach

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Christian FAMILIES

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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: 

Reflecting God’s Love Fulfill God’s purposes for the family Express God’s Love Steps we need to take

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God’s Purposes for the Family STEP 1

Purposes of Family: 

Purposes of Family When was the first family established? Gen. 2:18-25 Creation A gift of God before the entrance of sin

Purposes of the family: 

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: 

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: 

FULFILL God’s Purposes Companionship Community Social Needs Do you have time for your family? We reflect God’s love by fulfilling God’s purposes for the family REMEMBER

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Expressing God’s Love STEP 2

Expressing God’s Love: 

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: 

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: 

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: 

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: 

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: 

Summary Fulfilling God’s purposes for the family Expressing God’s Love We reflect God’s love by

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Families in the family of God LOVE RESPECT ACCEPTANCE Christian FAMILIES

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APPLY How can this truth about Christian families affect my life today? Do we have the desire to fulfill 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 : 

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: 

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: 

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 love By caring for them By 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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Families in the family of God Christian FAMILIES

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A SSOCIATE 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 ? ADAPT it! Teaching Approach Teach With Power Ministry www.teachwithpower.com Sabbath School Lesson PowerPoint Presentation Effective for SMALL GROUPS