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: INCREASED FAITH
Adult/Young Adult Topic: FACING UP TO FAILURE
Printed Text: Luke 17:1-10
Key Verse: Luke 17:3 (NIV)
So watch yourselves. If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him.
Source: Townsend Press Sunday School Commentary – 95th Edition, 2015-2016
UNIFYING LESSON PRINCIPLE:
Even though Christians may do their best, they may fail and require helpful correction from someone else. What kind of attitude would be appropriate as they seek to correct one another? Jesus taught His followers that even the smallest amount of genuine faith will cause them to rebuke sin, and if repentance occurs, then the fullness of faith leads to forgiveness and restoration; this is the very least of what God expects of His followers.
CONCLUDING REFLECTION:
This lesson speaks volumes to the individual believer and to the larger church community. It questions our influence on non-believers as well as newcomers in the Christian family. Every believer must reckon that the demands of discipleship are far greater than just church membership. God desires more than our token gestures of discipleship and our meager offerings. We must strive to preserve the unity of the faith and fellowship of the local congregation by forgiving others and holding each other accountable without regard for personal recognition.
PRAYER:
Lord, may we learn to serve You without the need for recognition and praise. May our lives be filled with the desire to relentlessly do Your will. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
Sunday School Review “Increased Faith” was originally published on oldschool955.hellobeautiful.com
