Focus Text: Hebrews 2:8-18
Central Truth: Jesus suffered and died for all so we can have victory over sin and death.
Objective: By the end of this lesson, my students should be able to identify areas of Christ's sovereignty.
Lesson Outline:
I. Perfected Through Suffering (Hebrews 2:5-10)
II. Partaker of Flesh and Blood (Hebrews 2:11-15)
III. Powerful in Temptation (Hebrews 2:16-18)
Focus Text: Job 1:1-3, 8-22
Central Truth: Trust in God is the key element in enduring trials.
Objective: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to identify rewards for being patient in suffering.
Lesson Outline:
I. A Godly Man (Job 1:1-3)
II. A Devilish Scheme (Job 1:8-19)
III. An Unshaken Integrity (Job 1:20-22)
Lesson 11 - February 11, 2018
Focus Text: Isaiah 52:13-53:12
Central Truth: While no suffering is pleasant, God often chooses to make suffering the birthplace of blessing.
Objective: By the end of this lesson my students will understand that just as God used suffering in the life of Jesus to bring salvation to the world, He can cause our suffering to also bear precious fruit.
Lesson Outline:
"Be not far from Me, For trouble is near; For there is none to help" (Psalm 22:11).
How could a loving God allow ___?. How do we fill in the blank? It could be a tragic automobile accident resulting in death or permanent physical disfigurement. It could be the death of a companion, father, mother, or other loved one. Or perhaps the diagnoses came back and it was the dreaded “C” word. Not only does the devastation bring loneliness from people, but even God, Himself, seems removed. But – He is not!
It is so easy to blame God at these times. So many people do and then turn away from Him. How could a loving God allow such pain, such misery? But, He is a loving God. In His love He allowed His only begotten Son to suffer the weight of the sins of all the world for all time. That is an unfathomable burden. That same love is proffered to all who will believe in Him with grace that is sufficient for our need. (Daniel Lee)
The weight of the sins of the world
On His shoulders were hurled.
But His greatest pain
Was His father’s disdain.
Nevertheless, not My Will,
Thine be done
Daniel E. Lee
Christ’s suffering was for us
Lesson 3 - March 20, 2016
FOCUS TEXT: Matthew 26:57-68
CENTRAL TRUTH: Christ suffered patiently as our Substitute.
OBJECTIVE: By the end of this lesson my students should be able to list ways they can suffer for Christ.
LESSON OUTLINE:
