Praying Yourself out of Trouble

Junior Level


Intro:

 

Our Sunday school topic for today focuses on how important it is for us to keep praying so God will protect us from troubles.

 

Handout: Praying Yourself out of Trouble


outline:
  1. Ask the students - Have you ever faced a great trouble?
  2. Ask the students - Did you think to pray?
  3. Can anyone tell me about a prayer that God answered?
  4. What happened to Jonah?
  5. What does the Bible say?
  6. Describe the joy and personal reward of humble dedication - the indwelling Christ
  7. Challenge students to serve others in humility this week
  8. Prayer


activity:

Bring a picture of a whale to class




discussion:

How many times have God's children faced distressing and hopeless circumstances because of disobedience to God. Is it not likely that much anguish could be spared us if we would surrender to God's will at all times and not just when calamity comes?



Serving others