Outline for Sabbath School Teachers with ideas for group discussion inspired by the Teachers’ Edition 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

1. The call to mission is given to everyone; but it is facilitated if it is done together with our family, in a group, in an atmosphere of friendship.

1. Creation, Redemption and the great promises, such as the Return of Christ, come from God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The Godhead operated as a team.

1. Jesus organized the church taking into account this principle, which the first Christians adopted in various ways. The churches that apply it today are those that experience the most growth – both spiritually and in numbers.

Suggestions for Teaching

Reflect on the importance of small groups for our mission: an idea that comes from the Godhead, from the Bible.

Possible questions for sharing and discussion

1. Why are small groups a basic element in every type of initiative? What are the sociological and psychological factors underpinning this fact?

1. Which biblical arguments studied this week are appealing to your heart as a valid reason for reconsacration?

1. What difficulties do we come up against today in trying to apply these directions with consistency? Where do we need to start?

1. How can we transform our Sabbath School group into a dynamic group that meets during the week for service and mission?

Group Objectives

Pastoral

I and my brethren:

Listen to each other and pray for each other.

Spiritual

I and the Word:

Reflect on how and why Jesus chose His group of twelve.

Missionary

We, in service and witnessing:

Share ideas and proposals on how the members of the Sabbath School group can organize a group in a house. Pray for this and the mission of each member.

Translator Cathy Bertolini