Outline for Sabbath School Teachers with ideas for group discussion inspired by the Teachers’ Editi on of the

Sabbath School Lesson prepared by the General Conference SS ministry.

Lesson n. 10 29 August – 04 September 2020

An Exciting Way to Get Involved

Key texts: Matthew 9:37-38; Acts 4:31; 16:11-15; 12:12; Exodus 18:21-25; Genesis 1:1,2,26.

Principle Themes to Explore Group Objectives

1. The call to mission is given to everyone; but it is facilitated if it is done Pastoral
together with our family, in a group, in an atmosphere of friendship. I and my brethren:
2. Creation, Redemption and the great promises, such as the Return of Listen to each other and
Christ, come from God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The Godhead pray for each other.
operated as a team.
3. Jesus organized the church taking into account this principle, which the Spiritual
first Christians adopted in various ways. The churches that apply it today I and the Word:
are those that experience the most growth – both spiritually and in Reflect on how and why
numbers. Jesus chose His group of
twelve.
Suggestions for Teaching
Reflect on the importance of small groups for our mission: an idea that Missionary
comes from the Godhead, from the Bible. We, in service and
witnessing:
Possible questions for sharing and discussion Share ideas and
1. Why are small groups a basic element in every type of initiative? proposals on how the
What are the sociological and psychological factors underpinning this members of the Sabbath
fact? School group can
2. Which biblical arguments studied this week are appealing to your organize a group in a
heart as a valid reason for reconsacration? house. Pray for this and
3. What difficulties do we come up against today in trying to apply the mission of each
these directions with consistency? Where do we need to start? member.
4. How can we transform our Sabbath School group into a dynamic
group that meets during the week for service and mission?

Translator Cathy Bertolini