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Video: The Resurrection of Christ Vs. Spiritualism, Part 2
Video: The Resurrection of Christ Vs. Spiritualism
2: The Fall-Sabbath School Lesson Teaching Plan
Prepared by William Earnhardt, for Sabbath School class, Sabbath, April 9, 2022.
Main Theme: As soon as mankind fell, God provided a Savior.
Read Together: Genesis 3:1-7. Discuss the main idea of this passage.
Study: What tactics did the serpent use to get Adam and Eve to fall?
Apply: If Satan could get Adam and Eve to fall, how easy it must be for us to fall? What is our defense against temptation? See Every Word of God Proves True. See also What Role Does the Bible Play in a World Where Everyone Does Whatever is Right in Their Own Eyes?
Share: Your friend asks you why in Romans 5 it talks about sin coming through Adam, when in reality Eve sinned first? What do you tell your friend? See 1 Timothy 2:14. What does this tell us about God only holding us accountable for what we know?
Read Together: Genesis 3:8-20. Discuss the main idea of this passage.
Study: What was the purpose of this “investigative judgment?” Did God not already know what Adam and Eve had done?
Apply: As soon as Adam and Eve were caught, they started pointing the finger. Why do we blame others for our mistakes, and how does pointing the finger and blaming others keep us from experiencing full salvation? See 2 Samuel 12:1-7. , Romans 2:1-4. See also John 5:1-8.
Share: A friend says, “Sin and suffering is all God’s fault. He never should have placed the tree of knowledge of good and evil in the garden with Adam and Eve.” How do you respond to your friend?
Read Together: Genesis 3:7, 21. Discuss the main idea of these passages.
Study: What was Adam and Eve’s solution for their sin and nakedness? What was the Lord’s solution? How does this relate to works and grace?
Apply: In light of these two verses, how is the way we clothe ourselves related to our salvation? See Luke 8:27,35.
Share: A friend states, “Adam and Eve tried to save themselves by their works by making a garment of fig leaves, but how could we be trying to save ourselves by our own works today? How do we know we are really trusting the Lamb of God to clothe us?” How do you respond to your friend?
Read Together: Genesis 3:15, Romans 16:20, Hebrews 2:14, and Revelation 12:17. Define the common idea in these passages.
Study: How is the plan of salvation, as well as the great controversy, revealed in these texts?
Apply: Why is it so comforting to see that, in Eden itself, where sin and evil on earth began, the Lord started to reveal the plan of salvation?
Share: Can you think of someone this week who needs to hear the plan of salvation? Can you share it with them this week?
“No sooner does one come to Christ than there is born in his heart a desire to make known to others what a precious friend he has found in Jesus;” –Steps to Christ, Page 78.
Video: Reconciliation in the Sanctuary
Video: The Sanctuary in Light of the Cross, part 2; The Veil.
13: Let Brotherly Love Continue-Sabbath School Teaching Plan
Prepared by William Earnhardt, for Sabbath School class Sabbath, March 26, 2022.
Main Theme: Hebrews teaches us how to live a practical Godly life with Jesus as our High Priest and intercessor.
Read Together: Hebrews 13:1-2, Romans 12:13, 1 Timothy 3:2, Titus 1:8 and 1 Peter 4:9. Define the main idea of these passages.
Study: What is the role of hospitality in the church?
Apply: What more can we do for those who are in prison, whether church members or not?
Share: Your friend opposes the church’s prison ministry because many of the prisoners are con artists and instead of being sincere are only looking to take advantage of people. How do your respond to your friend?
Read Together: Hebrews 13:4-5. Define the main idea in this passage.
Study: What two evils are found in the passage, how could they be tied together?
Apply: What are the ways that contemporary society undermines sexual purity and, at the same time, feeds the human love of money? In what practical ways can we strengthen our defenses against these two dangerous vices?
Share: Your single friend confides how hard it is to stay sexually pure. He/she believes its easier to stay pure if you are married? How would you use this passage to help your single friend? See also Overcoming Sexual sin When you are Single.
Read Together: Hebrews 13:7-17. Define the main idea of this passage.
Study: What should be our relationship with our leaders?
Apply: What can you do to strengthen or improve the leader-member relationship in your congregation, as well as with leaders around the world?
Share: How do you encourage your friend who has a narcissistic pastor?
Read Together: Hebrews 13:9, 2:9, 4:16. Define the main idea of these passages.
Study: Where is grace obtained? How are our hearts strengthened?
Apply: Dwell on Christ’s complete sacrifice. Why, then, is the idea of anything that we do “adding” to this sacrifice contrary to the gospel and the grace that is found in Jesus?
Share: Can you think of someone who may be shut in or lonely who needs to be shown brotherly love? Can you reach out to them this week or even find a way to reach out to them every week?
Then the King will say to those on His right hand, ‘Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: for I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in; I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me.’ “Then the righteous will answer Him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You drink? When did we see You a stranger and take You in, or naked and clothe You? Or when did we see You sick, or in prison, and come to You?’ And the King will answer and say to them, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.’ Matthew 25:34-40 NKJV
11: Jesus, Author and Perfecter of our Faith-Sabbath School Teaching Plan
Prepared by William Earnhardt, for Sabbath School class, Sabbath, March 12, 2022.
Main Theme: Hebrews 11 assures us of the many victories and accomplishments that can be ours through faith.
Read Together: Hebrews 10:35-39. Define the main thought of this passage.
Study: What is God saying to us in these verses?
Apply: Why is it important to recognize that our faith results from and feeds on God’s faithfulness? How can we learn more to trust in His faithfulness to us and to the promises He has made to us?
Share: Your nephew asks you what is the difference between faith and presumption? How do you answer your nephew? For ideas see Faith and Presumption.
Read Together: Hebrews 11:1-19. Define the main idea of this passage.
Study: What did these heroes of faith do that exemplified their faith?
Apply: Why is meditating on how God has led our lives in the past so crucial in maintaining our faith and trust in Him now?
Share: Your neighbor says that obedience is not important. The only thing that matters is that we have faith. How do you answer your neighbor? See Hebrews 11:8, James 2:21-24, and Genesis 26:5.
Read Together: Hebrews 11:20-28. Define the main idea of this passage.
Study: What did these men of faith do? How are their actions related to things not seen?
Apply: What are some of the struggles that you have faced because of your faith? What have you had to give up for it? Why, ultimately, is the reward worth it, even if you can’t see it now?
Share: Your relative says that one bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. Should Moses have really given up a sure thing, like being prince of Egypt for something that could only be grasped by faith? Wasn’t that risky? How do you answer your relative?
Read Together: Hebrews 12:1-4. Define the main idea of this passage.
Study: What do these verses ask us to do?
Apply: How is your endurance? Do you endure against temptation or give up easily? How can we have the victory?
Share: Can you think of someone who may be discouraged and need their faith lifted? Can you reach out to them this week with words of encouragement?
“Often He met those who had drifted under Satan’s control, and who had no power to break from his snare. To such a one, discouraged, sick, tempted, and fallen, Jesus would speak words of tenderest pity, words that were needed and could be understood. Others He met who were fighting a hand-to-hand battle with the adversary of souls. These He encouraged to persevere, assuring them that they would win; for angels of God were on their side, and would give them the victory. Those whom He thus helped were convinced that here was One in whom they could trust with perfect confidence. He would not betray the secrets they poured into His sympathizing ear. -Ellen White, Desire of Ages, Pages 91-92.
Video: The Sanctuary in Light of the Cross, Part 1
9: Jesus, the Perfect Sacrifice-Sabbath School Lesson Teaching Plan
Prepared by William Earnhardt, for Sabbath School Class Sabbath, February 26, 2022.
Main Theme: Christ was treated as we deserve, that we might be treated as He deserves. He was condemned for our sins, in which He had no share, that we might be justified by His righteousness, in which we had no share. He suffered the death which was ours, that we might receive the life which was His. “With His stripes we are healed.”-Ellen White, Desire of Ages, Page 25.
Read Together: Hebrews 9:22-28. Define the main point of this passage.
Study: What does this passage say about the work of Christ in the heavenly sanctuary?
Apply: Think what you would face if you had to face the just punishment for your sins. How should that truth help you understand what Christ has done for you?
Share: Your friend asks you why Jesus is ministering in the sanctuary? Wasn’t everything already accomplished on the cross for our salvation? Why is He in the sanctuary now? What do you tell your friend? For Hints see The Sanctuary in Light of the Cross.
Read Together: Hebrews 2:9. Discuss the main idea of this passage.
Study: How did Jesus taste death for every man? Especially since everyone seems to die their own death? Hint: See The God-forsaken God.
Apply: How does Jesus’ death on the cross not only atone for our sin, but also help restore our faith in God’s love?
Share: A friend tells you they have read where Jesus died for everyone, but how can they know for sure that they can have eternal life? How do you answer your friend? Hint: See The Gospel Presentation.
Read Together: Hebrews 7;27 and Hebrews 10:10. Discuss the main idea of these passages.
Study: How is Jesus’ sacrifice described in these passages?
Apply: The cross is the basis for all the benefits that God bestows upon us. It provides purification from sin, sanctification to serve, and nourishment to grow. How can we better experience what we have been given in Jesus?
Share: A friend asks, why did all those innocent animals have to be killed in the Old Testament if Jesus’ sacrifice accomplished forgiveness for all time? What do you tell your friend?
Read Together: Romans 3:21-26, Romans 1:16-17, and Romans 5:8. Discuss the common idea in these passages.
Study: What does Redemption in the Cross for the forgiveness of our sins reveal about God?
Apply: Why does the cross and the ministry of Jesus in our behalf suggest that we should look confidently, but with humility and repentance, toward the judgment?
Share: Have you ever shared the Gospel Presentation with someone? Can you think of someone this week you could share it with?
“No sooner does one come to Christ than there is born in his heart a desire to make known to others what a precious friend he has found in Jesus; the saving and sanctifying truth cannot be shut up in his heart. If we are clothed with the righteousness of Christ and are filled with the joy of His indwelling Spirit, we shall not be able to hold our peace. If we have tasted and seen that the Lord is good we shall have something to tell. Like Philip when he found the Saviour, we shall invite others into His presence.” -Ellen White, Steps to Christ, Page 78.
In Light of The Cross 