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Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
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Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
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Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
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Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
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Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
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Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
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Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
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Sabbath school lesson 10, 2nd quarter of 2017
1. Lesson 10 for June 3, 2017
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2 Peter 1:19
“We have also a more sure
word of prophecy; whereunto
ye do well that ye take heed,
as unto a light that shineth in a
dark place, until the day dawn,
and the day star arise in your
hearts”
2. The Bible and Jesus:
The O.T. foretold the coming of Jesus. 1 Peter 1:10-12.
The Bible testifies to Jesus. 2 Peter 1:16-18.
The Bible leads us to Jesus. 2 Peter 1:19.
The Bible and us:
How to interpret the Bible. 2 Peter 1:20.
How does the Bible change our lives? 2 Peter 1:21.
Jesus announced His coming and mission in His Word
through prophets: “For I delivered to you first of all
that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins,
according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried,
and that He rose again the third day according to the
Scriptures.” (1 Corinthians 15:3-4).
After He ascended to Heaven, His disciples wrote about
His work and teaching so we could know Jesus and
surrender our lives to Him.
3. PROPHECIES ABOUT JESUS IN THE OLD TESTAMENT
“Of this salvation the prophets have inquired and searched carefully, who
prophesied of the grace that would come to you, searching what, or what
manner of time, the Spirit of Christ who was in them was indicating when He
testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ and the glories that would follow.”
(1 Peter 1:10-11)
They insulted Him because He
trusted God
Psalm 22:7-8 Matthew 27:43-44
They pierced His hands and feet Psalm 22:17 John 20:25
They divided His garments and
cast lots for them
Psalm 22:18 John 19:23-24
He was despised and rejected Isaiah 53:3 John 18:22
He healed the sick and the
afflicted
Isaiah 53:4 Matthew 8:16
He was severely punished Isaiah 53:5 Matthew 27:26-31
He took our sins on Him Isaiah 53:6 Hebrews 9:28
4. He remained silent before His
accusers
Isaiah 53:7 Matthew 27:12-14
They made His grave with the
rich
Isaiah 53:9 Mark 15:43-46
He was pierced Zechariah 12:10 John 19:34
His followers abandoned Him Zechariah 13:7 Mark 14:50
He was descendant of David Jeremiah 33:15 Matthew 1:1
He received control, glory and
reign
Daniel 7:13-14 Revelation 5:12
The prophecies that foretold
Jesus’ life and work were
fulfilled. Those that
announced “the glories that
would follow” (1P. 1:11) will
be fulfilled too.
5. THE BIBLE TESTIFIES TO JESUS
“For we did not follow cunningly devised fables when we made known to
you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses
of His majesty.” (2 Peter 1:16)
The Gospels tell the teachings and miracles
of Jesus. When Peter wrote his letters, some
of them were already spread among the
believers as writings that were inspired by
God.
However, Peter wanted to strengthen the
faith of those who hadn’t met Jesus by
assuring that he witnessed what Jesus did,
that he saw everything with his own eyes.
Peter lived many good experiences with
Jesus, and he chose one of them to share it
in his letter: The Transfiguration. Peter
heard the voice of the Father confirming His
relationship with Jesus as the Son (Matthew
17:1-8).
6. THE BIBLE LEADS US TO JESUS
“And so we have the prophetic word confirmed, which you
do well to heed as a light that shines in a dark place, until
the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.”
(2 Peter 1:19)
After sharing his testimony, Peter encouraged
us to have that special relationship with Jesus
by studying the Bible.
Jesus is the light of the morning, the light that
came to this world to rescue us from the
darkness of sin (Revelation 22:16; John 3:19;
8:12).
When we are receptive to God’s Word, we
have a closer relationship with Jesus. Our
hearts are filled with the light Jesus gives
every day and we become the “light of the
world” as a result (Matthew 5:14).
7. HOW TO INTERPRET THE BIBLE
“knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of any private
interpretation.” (2 Peter 1:20)
What does “private interpretation” mean in the context
of the prophecies?
The prophets didn’t interpret their own prophecies,
although some of them studied their meaning
(1P. 1:10).
We must let the Holy Spirit interpret the prophecies,
since He inspired them (2P. 1:20).
The Church as the body of believers must be guided by
the Holy Spirit to a deep study of the prophecies, so
they may come to an understanding on prophetic
interpretation (2Tim. 4:3-4).
Peter wanted to avoid any fantasy interpretation or wrong doctrines that
could be used by “false teachers who will secretly bring in destructive
heresies.” (2 Peter 2:1).
8. HOW DOES THE BIBLE CHANGE
OUR LIVES?
“for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy
men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.”
(2 Peter 1:21)
The Scriptures have a special power because we can know Jesus—our light and
salvation—with the help of the Holy Spirit when we read them (John 5:39).
a) Transformation. It gives us wisdom for salvation
and prepares us to do the good work.
b) Doctrine. It’s useful to teach and to instruct in
righteousness.
c) Guide. It reproves us and corrects us.
The Bible is not a human-made book. The Holy
Spirit worked through “holy men of God of
God” who wrote it. Therefore, the Bible has a
special power to transform the lives of those
who study it with faith as Paul says in
2 Timothy 3:15-17: