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 No. 11 6 - 12 March 2021Title: Waging Love

Pastoral Group ObjectivesMake Isaiah 58 an objective to apply in your group for our brethren and friends. ____________________________________________________________________

Let’s Share the WordKey Texts: Isaiah 55:1-17; 58.

Themes to Explore1. Forgiveness and salvation: an enormous cost, (1 Peter 1:18-19) but they are given to us without charge.2. “Buy without…”: what costs more is to take the time to get to know Jesus and live out His salvation. 3. Isaiah 58 underlines some priorities: authenticity, humility, and consistency. All linked to the Sabbath!

Suggestions for Teaching and Spiritual Objectives:Reflect on the values of authenticity, humility and consistency.

Possible Questions for Deeper Study, Sharing and Application: 1. What important teaching about the plans of God in comparison to ours does Isaiah 55:6-13 present? 2. Think about the complexity of creation and the greatness of the plans of God for us. What does it reveal

about the nature of God?3. What is the difference between being a religious person who is formally correct and being a true disciple

of Jesus?4. How can we make the Sabbath a day of blessing, joy and authenticity for us and those around us?

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Personal Testimony and Church Mission: How can we make authenticity the primary objective to be expressed in our mission?