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THIS SUNDAY SCHOOL OVERVIEW FEATURES HIGHLIGHTS OF THE LESSON EACH WEEK. BIBLICAL TRANSLATIONS WILL VARY, BUT THE MAIN RESOURCE WILL BE THE TOWNSEND PRESS SUNDAY SCHOOL COMMENTARY, 98th EDITION. THIS FEATURE IS DESIGNED TO BE OF HELP TO THOSE WHO CANNOT ATTEND THEIR LOCAL CHURCH AND/OR SUNDAY SCHOOL.
Lesson Title: CALLING THE LOST Adult/Young Adult Topic: LOST AND FOUND
Printed Text: Luke 15:11-24
KEY VERSES: Luke 15:22, 24 (NIV) But the father said to his servants, “Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found. So they began to celebrate.
Source: Townsend Press Sunday School Commentary – 98th Edition, 2018-2019
UNIFYING LESSON PRINCIPLE: In our world, it is easy for people to lose their way. What is our responsibility to those who go astray? Jesus taught that those who are lost are loved by God and are to be valued, searched for, and welcomed back when they return.
CONCLUDING REFLECTION: Many young people in the world today share in the outlook and behavior of the Prodigal Son. They desire to choose their own paths and experience the different options that the world has to offer. The Prodigal Son is everyone’s story to some degree, whether we have lived far away from God or not. The truth be told, no one has to travel over the miles to be in a far country. IT is not distance that separates us from God, it is spiritual alienation. Alienation respects no distance, but love knows no bounds. The loving Father represented in the parable, as well as in our lives, is eagerly awaiting all who have become alienated and estranged from Him.
PRAYER: Heavenly Father, we thank you for your unconditional steadfast love. In trying days when our own selfish will s and misguided desires separate us from you, please do not leave us or forsake us. Help us to meet the people we need to meet on our way in life, and give us the confident assurance that we can always turn from our sins and come back to your loving arms. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen
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