Category Archives: Aids for Teachers
Why the Church Needs Sabbath School
There are many reasons why the church needs Sabbath School. Our foundation as a denomination is an outgrowth of serious Bible study. It led to an appreciation of the Heavenly Sanctuary, an understanding of the still-binding Moral law, including the seventh-day Sabbath. It led to a proper understanding of the state of the dead and … Continue reading –>
The Holy Spirit Behind the Scenes – Teaching Plan
Key Thought: When we respond to the Holy Spirit and allow Him full control of our lives, we will reveal the fruit in our interactions with others.. Lesson 2, January 14, 2017 1. Have a volunteer read John 3:5-8. a. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this … Continue reading –>
The Holy Spirit: Working Behind the Scenes – discussion starters
“He will glorify Me, for He will take of what is Mine and declare it to you” (John 16:14, NKJV). A Supporting Role. For the most part of Scripture, the Holy Spirit plays only a supporting not a central role. Does this mean that the Holy Spirit has less power than God or Jesus? Explain your answer, if … Continue reading –>
Let’s Give Them Something to Talk About
Every week, in Sabbath school classes across the world, someone will be talking. It’s estimated that the normal pace for English speaking averages between 120 to 160 words per minute. That translates to 5400 – 7200 words for the typical 45 minute Sabbath school class. How many of those words are being spoken by you, … Continue reading –>
Lesson Notes for the Holy Spirit & Spirituality
Sabbath School Lesson Notes is a simple but nicely formatted Word file (.docx format) with the entire quarters weekly and daily lesson titles, memory verses and space to fill out notes for your personal study of the lesson. At the end of the week it can be printed out and taken to class to either … Continue reading –>
The Holy Spirit and Spirituality – Introduction
Many of us have heard the words: “And I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.” And, if baptized, we surely heard them just before a minister immersed us in the water (see Matt. 28:19). Baptized in the name of the Father, the Son, and … Continue reading –>
The Holy Spirit and Spirituality – Week 1
Watch lesson author Frank M. Hasel give a short introduction and summary of the first week’s lesson on The Holy Spirit and Spirituality:
Continue reading -->The Spirit and the Word – Teaching Plan
Key Thought: When we decide to respond to the leading of the Holy Spirit and accept the teachings of the Bible, our lives are changed by God’s grace. Lesson for January 7, 2017 1. Have a volunteer read I Corinthians 2:9-13. a. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point … Continue reading –>
The Spirit and the Word – Discussion starters
A new beginning. The Holy Spirit and Spirituality is the topic for the next three months as we delve into God’s Word to learn more about how God’s Spirit deals with us. The introduction to these lessons suggests that God is the primary force of the Old Testament while Jesus plays the lead role in the … Continue reading –>