THE SUNDAY SCHOOL OVERVIEW WILL FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE LESSON EACH WEEK. BIBLICAL TRANSLATIONS WILL VARY, BUT THE MAIN RESOURCE WILL BE THE TOWNSEND PRESS SUNDAY SCHOOL COMMENTARY, 95th EDITION. THIS FEATURE IS DESIGNED TO BE OF HELP TO THOSE WHO CANNOT ATTEND THEIR LOCAL CHURCH AND/OR SUNDAY SCHOOL.
Lesson Title: POWERFUL FAITH
Adult/Young Adult Topic: FLAME AND FLOOD
Printed Text: Mark 9:14-29
Key Verse: Mark 9:24 (NIV)
Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!”
Source: Townsend Press Sunday School Commentary – 95th Edition, 2015-2016
UNIFYING LESSON PRINCIPLE:
It is commonly accepted that people are able to accomplish great things only by shifting from self-doubt to believing in themselves. How can people believe they can accomplish great things? Jesus encouraged His disciples to believe that with His help, they could accomplish great things—and then He demonstrated that by casting out the boy’s evil spirit.
CONCLUDING REFLECTION:
The disciples had been with Jesus for more than two years by the time of the event in today’s passage. Not only had they been witnesses to miracles of healing, but they had also performed some miracles themselves. However, they found themselves powerless without the physical presence of Jesus. Just like His disciples, we can be with Jesus and still not be filled with His power. We must recognize that unless the Holy Spirit empowers us for each ministry task, we minister under our own power. We must know that we can do nothing our own accord.
PRAYER:
Heavenly Father, we are powerless without Your presence in our lives. Grant that Your servants will be full of faith at all times. We bless You for the privilege of serving in the kingdom of Your Son. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
Sunday School Review “Powerful Faith” was originally published on oldschool955.hellobeautiful.com
