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Benefits of Christ’s

Adult Sabbath School LessonPowerPoint Presentation

December 13, 2008

We are called to make disciple’s for Christ

Memory VerseMemory Verse

HEBREWS 7:25“Therefore he is able to save completely, those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.”

CHRIST’S PRIESTLY MINISTRY

CHRIST’S PRIESTLY MINISTRY

STEPS WE NEED TO MAKE• Accept God’s plan

of salvation

• Accept God’s mediatory work

ACCEPT GOD’S PLAN OF SALVATION

STEP ONESTEP ONE

Plan of SalvationPlan of Salvation

• Jesus became human, died, resurrected and ascended to heaven

• It united to God those who will put their faith in His sacrificial death.

A. How close is the connection between Resurrection, the Ascension, and Christ’s work of intercession? I Peter 3:21, 22

Plan of SalvationPlan of Salvation

• The death and resurrection of Christ makes possible the mediation of Christ before the Father.

• Through the mediation of Christ in the heavenly sanctuary, we attain forgiveness of our sins.

B. What is the relation between the sacrifice of Christ on the cross and His mediation in the heavenly sanctuary? Heb. 7:25; I John 1:9

ACCEPT CHRIST’S MEDIATORY WORK

STEP TWOSTEP TWO

Christ’s mediatory workChrist’s mediatory work

• Jesus finished His sacrificial work on the cross and is now working as King and Priest in the heavenly sanctuary.

• Christ began His intercessory work immediately after His enthronement.

A. What is Christ doing for us as our Mediator in heaven? John 16:23

Christ’s mediatory workChrist’s mediatory work

“Christ’s toiling, struggling ones on earth are accepted in the Beloved (Eph. 1:6). Before the heavenly angels and the representatives of the unfallen worlds, they are declared justified.”

—EGW, The Desire of Ages, p. 834.

RESULT OF CHRIST’S MEDIATORY WORK

Christ’s mediatory workChrist’s mediatory work

• The good news is that Jesus is still working on behalf of His people

• We have a Mediator who answers our prayers.

B. What hope do these verses, as reference to Christ as our heavenly Mediator, offer you, who at times might feel that God cannot accept your prayers? Rev. 8:2-5

SUMMARYSUMMARY

WE CAN BENEFIT FROM CHRIST’S MEDIATION

• Accept God’s plan of salvation

• Accept God’s mediatory work

We are called to make disciple’s for Christ

APPLYAPPLY

How can this lesson about Christ’s mediatory work affect my life today?

Do I have the desire to accept God’s plan of salvation?

Do I have the desire to accept Christ’s mediatory work?

Q

PLAN PLAN

How can we use this lesson about Christ’s mediation this coming week?

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

Q

TRANSFER TRUTHTRANSFER TRUTH

What changes do I need in my life?

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

Q

TRANSFER TRUTHTRANSFER TRUTH

What changes do I need in my life?

I need to accept Christ’s mediation on my behalf

I am busy1. By surrendering myself to God daily2. By confessing my sins to God daily

This coming week I will appropriate special times for praying and meditation

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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