8: Free To Rest – Teaching Plan | Intercer Adventist News

Key Thought: In changes in our experiences, we are either elated or depressed. But changes in circumstances has no power to change God’s relationship to us.
August 21, 2021

1. Have a volunteer read Mark 2:1-12.

Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage.
Why did Jesus first forgive the paralytic’s sins before He healed him?
Personal Application: How can we find peace and rest even when our prayers for healing don’t seem to be answered? Share your thoughts.
Case Study: One of your relatives states, “Is understanding the cause of a sickness an important step to healing and recovery?” How would you respond to your friend?

2. Have a volunteer read I Kings 19:1-5.

Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
Why did Elijah run away when threatened by Jezebel?
Personal Application: Have you ever been so tired and worn out that you did or said the wrong thing? Share your thoughts.
Case Study: One of your friends states, “Why was Elijah feeling sorry for himself after gaining a great victory over the priests of Baal? What did God do to help him get back on the right track?” How would you respond to your friend?

3. Have a volunteer read I Kings 19:5-8..

Ask class members to share a short thought on what the main idea of this text is.
What happened after Elijah got rest and nourishment?
Personal Application: Have you ever gotten to the point where you felt you’s had it? You’re ready to quit. You’ve had enough? What do you do to deal with that attitude? Share your thoughts.
Case Study: One of your relatives states: “How can I do anything right now? I’m depressed and down. Nobody cares what I have done for them. Nothing seems to matter.“ How would you respond to your relative?

4. Have a volunteer read I Kings 19:15,16; 2 Kings 2:11…

Ask class members to share a short thought on what the main idea of this text is.
Is there any power in intercessory prayer for those too depressed to pray for themselves? How important is it to pray for others in need?
Personal Application: Does being depressed, fearful, or worried mean we lack faith in God? How can we learn to trust God no matter how difficult it is?” 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!