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A Family of
FAMILIESAdult Sabbath School Lesson
PowerPoint PresentationJanuary 7, 2006
Families in the Family of God1st Quarter 2006
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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
• Fulfil l God’s purposes for the family
• Express God’s Love
Steps we need to take
God’s Purposes for the Family
STEP 1
Purposes of Family
A. When was the first family established?Gen. 2:18-25• Creation• A gift of God
before the entrance of sin
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
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
Companionship
Community
Social NeedsDo you have time
for your family?We reflect God’s love by fulfilling
God’s purposes for the familyREMEMBER
Expressing God’s Love
STEP 2
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
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
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
By treating family members with respect
By treating family members with love
By providing sense of belonging to everyone
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
• Fulfilling God’s purposes for the family
• Expressing God’s Love
We reflect God’s love by
Families in the family of God
LOVE
RESPECT
ACCEPTANCE
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APPLY
How can this truth about Christian families affect my life today?
Do we have the desire to fulfi ll 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
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
What changes do I need in my life?
• What biblical principle from the lesson can we use today?
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 loveBy caring for themBy 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!
Families in the family of God
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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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