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O L D T E S T A M E N T C O U P L E S. Ahab & Jezebel. Abuse of Authority. Adult Sabbath School Lesson PowerPoint Presentation September 15, 2007. ADAPT Teaching Approach. Exercising authority with humility. Memory Verse.

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  1. O L D T E S T A M E N T C O U P L E S Ahab & Jezebel Abuse of Authority Adult Sabbath School LessonPowerPoint PresentationSeptember 15, 2007 ADAPT Teaching Approach

  2. Exercising authority with humility

  3. Memory Verse “Be not unequally yoked with unbelievers: for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity? Or what communion hath light with darkness?” 2 CORINTHIANS 6:14

  4. AUTHORITY WITH HUMILITY • Recognize that power and authority are gifts from God • Be compassionate to others STEPS WE NEED TO TAKE

  5. STEP ONE Recognize that power and authority are gifts from God

  6. Power & Authority • Ahab’s reign was marked by a strange and terrible apostasy • He led the people into Baal worship A. What does this text tell us about the character of Ahab? I Kings 16:28-30

  7. SIN Power & Authority • Ahab married Jezebel, a pagan princess • Jezebel helped spread the worship of Baal in the nation of Israel B. What did Ahab started doing after marrying Jezebel? I Kings 16:31-33

  8. Power & Authority • Four hundred Baal’s prophets ate at her table • Jezebel had a powerful sway over Ahab C. How did Jezebel show her support for the prophets of Baal? I Kings 18:19

  9. STEP TWO Be compassionate to others

  10. Ahab allowed Jezebel to use his power to oppress the poor Instead of protecting his subject, Ahab exploited them using his power Show Compassion A. How did Ahab allow things to get so bad under his rule? I Kings 21:1-16

  11. Their marriage was the worst possible combination They died eventually but they were able to pass on their influences on the next generation Show Compassion B. How ultimately did both Ahab and Jezebel meet their end? I Kings 22:29-40

  12. SUMMARY We can use our authority with humility by • Recognizing that power and authority are gifts from God • Being compassionate to others

  13. APPLY How can this lesson about authority affect my life today? Q Do we have the desire to use authority with godly manner? Do we have the desire to be compassionate with others?

  14. PLAN How can we use this lesson about authority this coming week? Q • What are the practical ways we can do to be compassionate with others?

  15. TRANSFER TRUTH What changes do I need in my life? Q • What biblical principle from the lesson can we use today?

  16. PRINCIPLE APPLICATION PROBLEM DECISION This coming week I will appropriate special time in helping the poor and the needy I am busy with my work We need to be compassionate with other people • By ministering to their needs • By Sympathizing with the poor and needy TRANSFER TRUTH What changes do I need in my life? Q Let’s make the decision!

  17. ADAPTit!Teaching Approach Effective for SMALL GROUPS 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? Teach With Power Ministrywww.teachwithpower.comInfo@teachwithpower.com

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