[Thought questions for The Creation Completed January 16, 2013] 1. Finished. Do you think God was exhausted when He finished the work of creation on this earth? Or was he enormously relieved and filled with satisfaction? What is the most important benefit of the Sabbath–to God? to man? Does a Sabbath day of rest fit best … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : How we approach the Creation story can have a big impact on the message received, and how we approach the rest of the Bible.. [Teaching plan for The Creation Completed January 14, 2013] 1. Have a volunteer read Genesis 1:14-19. A. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the … Continue reading –>
The first three days of creation (Genesis 1:1-11) [Thought questions for Creation: Forming the World January 9, 2013] 1. He formed the earth. What does the Creation belief do for you as a Christian? Does the fact that the God who made you loves you with an everlasting love affect your worship of Him? Has … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : Our understanding of God’s design in creation helps us in our view of God and how we relate to Him.. [Teaching Plan for Creation: Forming the World January 7, 2013] 1. Have a volunteer read Genesis 1:3-5. A. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the main idea of this … Continue reading –>
[Thought questions for Jesus, Creator of Heaven and Earth January 2, 2013] 1. Jesus the Creator of heaven and earth. Do you believe that Jesus created the heaven and earth? Does everyone you are discussing this week’s lesson with have a similar belief? Do you know of any Seventh-day Adventist who does not believe that … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : Creation is God’s unique act that gives Him sovereignty and priority in our lives and sets Him apart from all others.. [Teaching plan for Jesus, Creator of Heaven and Earth December 31, 2012] 1. Have a volunteer read Psalm 19:1-3. A. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the … Continue reading –>
[Thought questions for When All Things Become New December 17, 2012] 1. What is utopia? Does the word ‘utopia” remind you of an ideal world where you would like to live? Or is the thought you associate most with “utopia” an unrealistic dream of a never-ever land? What about the millennium? Will that be utopia? What is … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : In the end, the righteous will be saved, review God’s judgments, see the final sentence upon evil, and dwell in a new heaven and earth in peace and joy. [Teaching plan for When All Things Become New December 24, 2012] 1. Have a volunteer read Revelation 20:1-5. A. Ask class members to … Continue reading –>
[Thought questions for Last Things: Jesus and the Saved December 19, 2012] 1. Pivot point: The cross. How were people saved before the cross? Or were they? Is the cross symbolic? If so, what does it symbolize? What does it mean? What is the reality behind the symbol? When in human history did God begin … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : Christ’s ministry in the heavenly sanctuary, the second coming, and the resurrection stand together as a message of hope for those who trust in Him. [Teaching plan for Last Things: Jesus and the Saved December 17, 2012] 1. Have a volunteer read Hebrews 8:1-5. A. Ask class members to share a short thought on what … Continue reading –>
