Willing Vessels Made Effective

SCRIPTURE: MATTHEW 4: 12 -17; 23-25

Again I choose the lesser known and taught passage instead of 'the temptation of Jesus' or 'calling of disciples'.

Jesus started off His ministry to the Gentiles in Galilee. He chose the most difficult portion; so unlike us.

He knew where the need was and availed Himself to meet it.

 

LESSON POINT: (Observation) An Effective Vessel

 

Where is the need that God can use me? What is the area of ministry God is calling me to? Am I hearing from God to be willing and available so that others can hear the good news?

Children must not only be TAUGHT ABOUT the Good News; they must be TAUGHT TO SHARE it too without fear or favor. This is YOUR responsibility as God's SS teacher.

 

TRUTH: (Application) ~ God will use those who avail themselves to His salvation plan. Miracles and power would follow the obedient and faithful.

 

BIBLE VERSE: Matthew 4:16

"the people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, and for those who sat in the region and shadow of death LIGHT has DAWNED."

 

How beautiful this verse is; where there is light, there is no darkness.

 

ACTIVITY:

Pair the children up to share the GOOD NEWS to one another as practice makes perfect. They must be equipped to share the Salvation message to others. They must learn to PRAY for those who are sick or need blessing. Thus their faith will grow deeper and closer to God faster than what we had gone through.

 

PRAYER: Lord Jesus, may You continue to prompt us to do Your will rightly for the children's sake who would then be your effective vessels. Thank You for hearing and answering prayers. Amen.