13: Turning Hearts in the End Time – Teaching Plan

Key Thought: In whatever stage of our lives, we have struggles, worries, and fears. But we worship a God who knows what we face and will help us.

June 29, 2019

1. Have a volunteer read Malachi 4:4-6..

Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
What does it mean to turn the hearts of the fathers and children?
Personal Application: How does a restored relationship with God help us restore relationships in our family? Share your thoughts.
Case Study: One of your relatives states: “I just came into the church. My children are grown now. I know I made a lot of mistakes parenting and the kids weren’t raised Christian. I think it is too late to try and get them to do the right things now.” How would you respond to your relative?

2. Have a volunteer read I Kings 16:29. 17:24, Luke 4:25,26..

Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage.
What experience of Elijah helped overturn heathen beliefs and bring new life to
families?
Personal Application: What are some family reunions that you are still waiting for? Are there promises of God you cling to give you the hope of that reunion? Share your thoughts.
Case Study: One of your friends states, “What is your church doing in reaching out to missing members? Are your classes praying for them every week? Are they sending cards, letters, making phone calls, doing visitation?.” How would you respond to your friend?

3. Have a volunteer read John 1:35-37, 3:27-30.

Ask class members to share a short thought on what the main idea of this text is.
What were the main aspects of John’s Elijah message?
Personal Application: If John the Baptist would step in your house, what do you think he would say to you? Share your thoughts.
Case Study: One of your neighbors states, “What is the relevance of Elijah’s and John’s message to us as Seventh-day Adventists? How can we help the church spread this message?”. How would you reply to your neighbor?

4. Have a volunteer read Luke 1:17.

Ask class members to share a short thought on what the main idea of this text is.
What needs to change in the church and in your life to enable us to go out in the Spirit and power of Elijah?
Personal Application: What can you do in a special way to show a family member or church member that you care about them? Share your thoughts.
Case Study: Think of one person who needs to hear a message from this week’s lesson. Tell the class what you plan to do this week to share with them.

(Truth that is not lived, that is not imparted, loses its life-giving power, its healing virtue. Its blessings can be retained only as it is shared.”Ministry of Healing, p. 148).

Amen!