Teachings of Jesus: Resource Material
By Algae Salapan Densing, LPT
Algae Salapan Densing, LPT is a licensed values teacher currently teaching Bible, and Research subjects at Western Mindanao Adventist Academy. He is also a digital missionary for the Seventh-day Adventist Church. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theology from Mountain View College.
First Published: 2024/08/19
Lesson 1: Principles of a Devotional Life
Time Allocation: August 5-9, 2024 (1 week)
Reading Log 1: Find a Different God
Goia, Pavel, and Kelly Mowrer. “Find a Different God.” Pages 18–26 in In the Spirit and Power: God’s Presence and Answers to Prayer in Pavel Goia’s Journey. Madrid: Safeliz, 2022.
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Lesson 2: Jesus is the Best
Time Allocation: August 12-13, 2024 (2 sessions)
Reading Log 2: The Gospels' Witness to Jesus
Sample: Reading Log
McIver, Robert K. "The Gospels' Witness to Jesus." Pages 281-292 in The Four Faces of Jesus: Four Gospel Writers, Four Unique Perspectives, Four Personal Encounters, One Complete Picture. Nampa, Idaho: Pacific Press, 2000.
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Lesson 3: When Change is Better
Time Allocation: August 14-15, 2024 (2 sessions)
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Lesson 4: Walking With Jesus in the Gospel of John
Time Allocation: August 19-23, 2024 (1 week)
Learning Competencies:
- Identify the primary methods of biblical parable interpretation, such as proverbs, figurative sayings, allegory, similes/similitudes, story parables, and metaphor.
- Apply the teachings of the Gospel to cultivate a deeper, personal relationship with Jesus in everyday life.
- Research and present the historical context of a selected parable, explaining how it impacts interpretation.
- Evaluate different scholarly opinions on a selected parable and articulate one's own viewpoint supported by evidence.
- Discuss the ethical and moral implications of different interpretations of parables.
McIver, Robert K. "The Study of Parables." Pages 47-58 inThe Four Faces of Jesus: Four Gospel Writers, Four Unique Perspectives, Four Personal Encounters, One Complete Picture. Nampa, Idaho: Pacific Press, 2000.
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Lesson 5: The Great I Am
Time Allocation: Whole Month of September 2024
List of I Am Statements:
1. I Am the Bread of Life (John 6:35, 48, 51)
Resource:
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Stewards
- JAMES CHRISTOPHER BALURAN
- RICHMOND THEO DEL SOCORRO
- GEONELSON BRASONA
- MIKE JEFF EDENN SAYSON
Honesty
- CHARMA PRAJES
- REYNAN RAMOS
- CLAIREZA MAE CRUDA
- JAKE ANGUILAY
2. I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life (John 14:6)
Resource:
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Stewards
- ELLA JEAN CAG-ONG
- PRINCESS RIZALOU DECIERDO
- ETERNA MEIA FLORIDA
- LYCAH NOREEN VALMORIA
Honesty
- ANREU OBRIC PANUGAO
- DANIELA GALE DIAZ
- FAITH LJ VINCE
- SEAN MIKKO GALERIANA
3. I Am the Light of the World (John 8:12; 9:5)
Resource:
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Stewards
- NECOLLITE TORRES
- RIA MAE AYOPAN
- CHARLS LESTER GALVEZ
- REICH DAVID FUENTES
Honesty
- SYRRAH GUMELA
- REGINE GUMELA
- REALENN BENDAÑO
- PRINCESS MAY TAYRUS
4. I Am the Door (John 10:7, 9)
Resource:
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Stewards
- ANNE NICOLE COLORADO
- LYKA MAE CASTRO
- KEITH ARDI SACASAN
- SIMON SENT AGUILA
Honesty
- ICY ESCABARTE
- LEAH JANE TACHADO
- LYZAMIEH MANADA
- CHARIE MAE MAATA
5. I Am the Good Shepherd (John 10:11, 14)
Resource:
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Stewards
- KRISTHYL MEA TERO
- ANDREA YSABEL FLORENTINO
- PRINCESS ALELYN DIGORO
Honesty
- JEHAN NEPHRYLLE GINGGO
- CHERRY LANE CAGAS
- JANINE CABERTE
- KYRSTEN JAPOS
- ELMAE ARINGA
6. I Am the Resurrection and the Life (John 11:25)
Resource:
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Stewards
- SHOCHEY FHAMILE ACQUIN
- SAM JUSTINE KENT DINOCOT
- RENZ PETER BARLUADO
- AUSTIN BRIAN DELA CRUZ
Honesty
- MC FIDES MARQUEZ
- CHRISTIAN LLOYD GINGCO
- CHRISTIAN JADE DELEMA
- JUSTIN EARL HANGAD
- VANN LESTER NIEZ
7. I Am the True Vine (John 15:1)
Resource:
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Stewards
- XYDHEL MAE TAPERLA
- FRETZCEL ELLAH TRES REYES
- MARK CESAR MONSUBRE
- GESREILL TIK-ING
Honesty
- AIRELLE SOPHIA ARBASTO
- KRISTEL CHLOE MINDORO
- JOSHUA ATOPAN
- KYRA NOVIELLE ECOT
Lesson 6: Grace is All Inclusive
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