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. 05 25-31 January 2020 Title: From Pride to HumilityKey texts: Daniel 4; 2 Kings 20:3-5; Philippians 2:1-11; Jonah 3:10; Proverbs 14:31.

A. Themes to Explore: 1. The testimony of a monarch after a humiliating lesson, parallel stories in many proud lives. 2. There is pride for what one believes to be, for what one has and does. A horrible, infesting, mortal sin. 3. Lessons for our daily conversion from Nebuchadnezzar’s experience of conversion.

B. Learning Objectives1. Consider the pernicious nature of human pride in the light of Nebuchadnezzar’s story, after three encounters with

the greatness of God. 2. Reflect on this pernicious evil which touches everyone, root of every evil that has corrupted the entire creation.

C. Possible questions for deeper study, debate, reflect and sharing the Word1. What do you think about human pride in the light of the very human episode of Nebuchadnezzar, resistant to

humbling himself before God?2. What can we learn about the patience and love of God in the light of the repeated lessons and occasions offered to

this king?3. What does the phrase “I lifted my eyes to heaven” reveal? What message is there here for us as we fight the battle

against pride?4. What can we do as a group to help each other towards humility and an authentic witness to those who are watching

us?

Develop a vision of service and reciprocal care amongst members

Translator: Cathy Bertolini

The Sabbath School and Mission

The Sabbath school should be one of the greatest instrumentalities, and the most effectual, in bringing souls to Christ. Counsels on Sabbath School Work, 10:2

What can we do in the 8-15 minutes dedicated to mission on Sabbath morning? It’s clear that we cannot do much in this brief time. But we can talk about mission, pray for the mission, present projects and people to the Lord in prayer. It isn’t a time for doing, but for thinking, planning, dedicating yourself and getting involved.

To summarize it is a time for: Sharing experiences Considering who to reach and who is close Reflecting and motivating Co-ordinating and organizing Praying for the mission Encouraging each other to witness Supporting and encouraging initiatives and meetings outside the Sabbath school hours within the Sabbath

school group

Mission becomes important and its themes become central to the life of the Sabbath school group.