1 “And he passed in front of Moses, proclaiming, ‘The Lord, the Lord, the compassion- ate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, maintaining love to thousands, and forgiving wickedness, rebellion and sin. Yet he does not leave the guilty unpunished; he punishes the children and their children for the sin of the parents to the third and fourth generation’ ” (Exodus 34:6, 7). texts 2 “And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have su ered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, rm and stead- fast” (1 Peter 5:10). 3 “For now we see only a re ection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known” (1 Corinthians 13:12). power power 4 “Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you” (Isaiah 46:4). 5 “My ears had heard of you but now my eyes have seen you” (Job 42:5). 6 “Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor the one who serves me” (John 12:26). 7 “Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecu- tion or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? As it is written: ‘For your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.’ No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us” (Romans 8:35-37). 8 “We have di erent gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giv- ing, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it power The official children’s Sabbath School curriculum of the cheerfully” (Romans 12:6-8). 9 “But everything should be done in a tting and orderly way” (1 Corinthians 14:40). points 10 “For the Lord takes delight in his people; he crowns the humble with victory” (Psalm 149:4). ® 11 “Jonathan said to David, ‘Go in peace, for we have sworn friendship with each other RS & NIO EAR in the name of the Lord, saying, “The Lord is witness between you and me, and be- JU LI OR TE YEAR A YEAR YEAR F E tween your descendants and my descendants forever.” ’ Then David left, and Jona- E N ID S than went back to the town” (1 Samuel 20:42). U G ® Y D A U 12 “Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers, fear God, honor the T QUARTER 3 QUARTER QTR S power poınts emperor” (1 Peter 2:17). E L B I God’s Grace 13 “He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? B To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God” (Micah 6:8). 3 Sustains Our Faith *EJT200701* RESOURCE FOR LEADERS/TEACHERS EJT200701 PPLTG A3 2020 cover.indd 1 3/3/20 6:46 PM power points® A Sabbath School Bible Study Guide for Leaders/Teachers of Juniors/Earliteens Year A, Third Quarter GraceLink® Sabbath School Curriculum A publication of the Sabbath School/Personal Ministries Department, © 2020 General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists®, 12501 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904-6600, U.S.A. All rights reserved. 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Wilson Consulting Editor Elias Brasil De Souza Creative Director Bryan Gray Design Review and Herald® Design Center Circulation Rebecca Hilde Illustrations Steve Creitz/Lars Justinen, Justinen Creative Group The PowerPoints Writers Audrey Boyle Andersson Judi Hewes Tanda Moyer Kathleen Beagles Pat Humphrey Jonathan Musvosvi Jackie Bishop Nancy Irland Rebecca O’Ffill DeeAnn Bragaw Noelene Johnsson Virginia Smith Linda Carlyle John Kakembo Gary Swanson Dwain Esmond Vasanth Khandagle Eileen Dahl Vermeer René Evans Toya Koch Deena Wagner Kathy Goddard Linda Koh Mary Wong Luana Greulich Carol Maberly Ray Zeeman Becky Grice Vikki Montgomery The PowerPoints Puzzlists Rosie Centrone Nerilie Humphries Ken Stiles John Hudson Tiner 2 PPLTG A3 2020 text.indd 2 3/3/20 6:47 PM contents GRACE: WE FIND COMFORT IN GOD’S GRACE. Lesson 1 Lucifer’s War (July 4) 14 Lesson 2 God on Trial (July 11) 24 Lesson 3 Nobody Understands (July 18) 34 Lesson 4 Awesome God (July 25) 44 Lesson 5 Job’s End (August 1) 54 SERVICE: WE SERVE GOD DESPITE DIFFICULTIES. Lesson 6 Altars, Altars Everywhere (August 8) 64 Lesson 7 In Pit, Prison, or Palace (August 15) 74 Lesson 8 Meeting at the Bush (August 22) 84 Lesson 9 Let’s Get Organized! (August 29) 94 COMMUNITY: WE STRIVE TO BUILD UP GOD’S PEOPLE. Lesson 10 The Giant and the Rock (September 5) 104 Lesson 11 Arrows of Friendship (September 12) 114 Lesson 12 Sneak Attack (September 19) 124 GRACE IN ACTION: WE EXTEND GOD’S GRACE TO OTHERS AS WE FORGIVE THEM. Lesson 13 Manners or Murder? (September 26) 134 Visit andwww.juniorpowerpoints.org www.gracelink.net for additional teaching resources. 3 PPLTG A3 2020 text.indd 3 3/3/20 6:47 PM to the leaders/teachers GRACE We fi nd comfort in God’s This Bible study guide is about: grace. (Lessons 1-5) Our worship of God Lucifer rebels against God. Job is tested. that involves our whole beings; we dedicate ourselves entirely to Job talks with his friends. Him. God speaks to Job. Job acknowledges God’s wisdom. A respectful Christian Community SERVICE that results when we nurture positive relationships with God’s children.. We serve God despite Jesus’ example of servant leadership diffi culties. (Lessons 6-9) Abraham moves to Canaan. that encourages us to dedicate our lives to His service. Joseph trusts God in adversity. Moses is called to lead Israel. Jesus’ saving grace Jethro advises Moses. that transforms us and inspires us to share the good news of His COMMUNITY resurrection. We strive to build up God’s people. (Lessons 10-12) David confronts Goliath. David and Jonathan vow friend- ship to each other. David spares Saul. These guides were developed to: GRACE IN ACTION A. Review the Sabbath Shool lesson. In preparation for Sabbath School We extend God’s grace to students will study the Bible lesson during the week. On Sabbath you others as we forgive them. will review the lesson and will help them elaborate on it. This process (Lesson 13) Abigail’s kindness deters David’s will strengthen in students a sense of accountability and will facilitate a revenge. deeper spiritual understanding of the content. B. Reach each student in the way he or she learns best. By following the natural learning cycle on which these outlines were based, you will also connect students with the “power point” for the week in a way that will capture each one’s attention and imagination. C. Repeat the “power text” often in Sabbath School. Allow frequent op- portunities for students to share the Bible memory text.