[Ohio-Communities-of-Faith] Fwd: November 10, 2024 Sunday School Lesson

Wed Nov 6 17:25:07 UTC 2024

Wonderful idea to share.  Smile.

Warmly,

Debbie P

Sent from my iPhone

> On Nov 6, 2024, at 8:30 AM, Carolyn Peters via Ohio-Communities-of-Faith <ohio-communities-of-faith at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Reverent Dr. Carolyn Peters, National Federation Of The Blind, Ohio, affiliate, vice president, 937-657-5134,
> Dr.Carolyn.peters at gmail.com 
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>> From: Debbie Pittman <debbiepittman99 at gmail.com>
>> Date: November 6, 2024 at 8:46:01 AM EST
>> To: Carolyn Peters <dr.carolyn.peters at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Fwd: November 10, 2024  Sunday School Lesson
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>> Sent from my iPhone
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>> Begin forwarded message:
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>>> From: Peggy Burkhalter <pburkhalter12 at yahoo.com>
>>> Date: November 5, 2024 at 7:02:38 PM CST
>>> To: Debbie Pittman <debbiepittman99 at gmail.com>, e.reid1205 at att.net
>>> Subject: November 10, 2024  Sunday School Lesson
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Hello my Sisters,
>>> Pray your week is going well.  Have a blessed rest of the week.
>>> 
>>>  November 10, 2024   Sunday School Lesson
>>>  The Lesson Subject:     Songs of Praise   Psalm 146 and 150
>>>  Present day illustration:
>>>      “I mean I was seconds away from colliding head-0n with a car,” said Amari to the three other men sitting close to him in the auto repair shop.  “I’ve never been so scared in  my life.”
>>> Amari had survived a harrowing accident about three weeks prior.  The icy, snow-packed roads had caused one SUV to sideswipe Amari’s SUV, which made it spin and cross the center lane.  With a desperate cry for help, Amari steered into the spin and was able to right himself and steer away from an oncoming car.
>>> “I know you will be thanking the Lord for that for years to come, young man,” one of the workers said.
>>> “Yes, sir. I certainly will.” Said Amari.  “I’ve told this story I don’t know how many times.  It was nothing but the grace of God that kept me and everyone else safe.  No one was injured in the accident.  But it’s not only in this situation that God has shown Himself strong on my behalf.  God has been good to me all of my life.”
>>> “How old are you?” the man asked.
>>> “I’m 27.” Amari answered.
>>> “Well, you have a lot more living to do,” replied another man, sitting opposite from Amari. “But it’s good to hear young people acknowledge God.”
>>> “Oh yes, sir.” Sais Amari.  “As long as I have breath, I will praise my God.”
>>>  Questions:
>>> 1.    Canone-word prayer loke “Wow!” be as meaningful or even more meaningful than long prayers (Matthew 6:7-8)?  Explain your answer.
>>> 2.    Do you think every prayer should include “Forgive me, help me, thank You, and praise You”? Why or why not?
>>> 3.    What things make you say “Wow” when you think about God?  
>>> Outline 1.   Refusing to Trust in People         Psalm 146: 1-4
>>> Questions
>>> 4.    To what extent were God’s children to praise Him?
>>> 5.    What was wrong with God’s children placing their trust in mere mortals?
>>> Outline 2.       Depending Exclusively on God       Psalm 146: 5-10
>>> Questions:
>>> 6.   What reason is there for looking to God for help?
>>> 7.    What characterizes God’s rule over creation?
>>> 8.    How does God deal differently with the righteous and the wicked?
>>> Outline 3.       Praising the Lord                  Psalm 150: 1-6
>>> Questions:
>>> 9.    What reason did the psalmist give for offering God praise?
>>> Final thoughtful Illustration:  Trust Him!
>>> For as long as Kelly could remember, she had loved kids.  When she was four years old, she would beg her mom to let her hold her baby brother.  And when she entered college, she’d tell her friends that all she wanted was to be a mother someday.
>>> But now, she was in her mid-40s.  She was single, and had no kids of her own.  For a long time, she resented God.  She was disappointed in Him.  Hadn’t she prayed for years to be a mother?  Her prayers often seemed to be more in line with solemn laments than joyful worship.
>>> Kelly confessed her pent up feeling to her friend Amanda over dinner one night.
>>> “I’ve heard of a camp nearby that serves children in foster care.  What if you tried that out this summer?” Amanda said.
>>> Kelly was hesitant, but she agreed.  When she began working at the camp, she praised God.  She finally felt like she found her place.  She could connect with the kids, love them, and teach them about Christ.  She found some of her closest friends among her coworkers at the camp.  She found people who shared the same love for children.
>>> Kelly realized that God had given her a heart for children for a reason.  Even though she never had kids of her own, she has dozens of kids to care for at the ministry. 
>>> She worshipped God for all He had done in her life.  He had provided for her and had comforted her.  He was her help, even when she struggled to praise Him with joy.
>>> Questions:   
>>> 10. Can you praise God if you struggle to trust Him?  Explain your answer
>>> 11. Why is praise for God mandatory?
>>> 12.  When have you seen bad situations be a cause for praise?
>>> CLOSING   If You Can’t Say Something Nice …….
>>>             Did your mother ever say, “If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all”?  Does praise mean we always say only “nice” things to and about God?  Many of the psalms express natural human emotions of confusion, fear, anger, and disappointment to and about God.  But they go on to express faith in God – though things might seem hopeless, He will right every wrong.
>>> THOUGHT: 
>>> Give a personal example of a situation that incited a negative emotion toward God in you.  How was that situation resolved (or how is it being resolved)?  What good things can you see that came out of it?  If you don’t see changes in external circumstances, can you see how it has developed your character and spirituality?  Is there someone in your life who might be encouraged to hear this story and what you learned?
>>>  
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