God’s Prophets Warned
Sunday School Class November 9, 2025 – “God’s Prophets Warned”
Key Concept: Though there is a future judgment, there is also a future hope.
Link to scripture: And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel. Matthew 2:6 KJV
Opening Question:
Is there a book or movie you could read or watch over and over again? Why?
Background:
The prophet Micah ministered during a time when God’s people had grown comfortable in their sin. Injustice, idolatry, and hypocrisy had spread throughout the land. Micah’s message was clear: Judgment is coming—but so is hope.
God’s prophets never warned without offering a way back. Micah’s message reminds us that while sin brings consequences, God’s grace always offers restoration for those who repent and return to Him.
Scripture: Micah 5:1–5; 6:6–8; 7:8–9, 18–20
God Warns of Coming Judgment (Micah 5:1–5)
[1] Now gather thyself in troops, O daughter of troops: he hath laid siege against us: they shall smite the judge of Israel with a rod upon the cheek. [2] But thou, Beth–lehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting. [3] Therefore will he give them up, until the time that she which travaileth hath brought forth: then the remnant of his brethren shall return unto the children of Israel. [4] And he shall stand and feed in the strength of the LORD, in the majesty of the name of the LORD his God; and they shall abide: for now shall he be great unto the ends of the earth. [5] And this man shall be the peace, when the Assyrian shall come into our land: and when he shall tread in our palaces, then shall we raise against him seven shepherds, and eight principal men. [6] And they shall waste the land of Assyria with the sword, and the land of Nimrod in the entrances thereof: thus shall he deliver us from the Assyrian, when he cometh into our land, and when he treadeth within our borders.
Summarized:
Micah warned that because of their rebellion, Jerusalem would face attack and exile. Yet even in the middle of that warning, he spoke of a coming Ruler from Bethlehem—a prophecy of Jesus Christ, the One who would bring lasting peace.
Application:
God’s warnings are acts of mercy. He exposes sin not to shame us, but to draw us back to Himself. When God convicts us, it is because He loves us too much to leave us where we are.
Reflection Question:
When has God’s correction in your life led you to deeper faith or renewal?
God Desires True Worship, Not Empty Rituals (Micah 6:6–8)
[6] Wherewith shall I come before the LORD, and bow myself before the high God? shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves of a year old? [7] Will the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, or with ten thousands of rivers of oil? shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul? [8] He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?
Summarized:
The people asked, “What does God really want from us? Sacrifices? Offerings?”
Micah’s response was timeless:
“He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee,
but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God.”
Application:
God wants more than religious activity. He desires authentic faith that shows up in how we treat others and how we walk before Him. Justice, mercy, and humility are the fruits of a heart that truly knows God.
Reflection Question:
How can you live out Micah 6:8 in your home, workplace, or church this week?
God’s Mercy Brings Hope and Restoration (Micah 7:8–9, 18–20)
[8] Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the LORD shall be a light unto me. [9] I will bear the indignation of the LORD, because I have sinned against him, until he plead my cause, and execute judgment for me: he will bring me forth to the light, and I shall behold his righteousness.
[18] Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy. [19] He will turn again, he will have compassion upon us; he will subdue our iniquities; and thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea. [20] Thou wilt perform the truth to Jacob, and the mercy to Abraham, which thou hast sworn unto our fathers from the days of old.
Summarized:
Even after acknowledging sin, Micah declared, “When I fall, I shall arise.” He recognized that God’s anger was temporary, but His mercy endures forever.
Micah rejoiced that God “delighteth in mercy” and “casts all our sins into the depths of the sea.”
Application:
No matter how far we have drifted, God offers hope. His forgiveness is greater than our failure. The same God who judged sin also provided salvation through Jesus Christ.
Reflection Question:
How can remembering God’s mercy change the way you respond to your own failures—or to others’?
Closing Prayer
“Lord, help us each day to realize the hope we have in the salvation You have graciously provided to us through Your Son Jesus Christ and that salvation for us provides eternal life. In the precious name of Your Son Jesus we pray, Amen.”
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How to become a Christian and follower of Christ Jesus:
If you are not a Christian and you want God to work in your life, it is very simple, put your faith and trust in Jesus Christ. Admit you are a sinner (as we all are), Believe that Christ died on the cross for your sins (all of our sins), was buried and raised again on the third day, and Confess your faith in Jesus as your Savior.
If you are ready, simply say: "Dear God, thank you for loving me." I know I am a sinner. I believe Jesus Christ died for my sins. I believe He rose and lives now. Today, I choose to reject sin. Thank You for Your wonderful love and for changing my life forever. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.”
Let your local Pastor know of your decision and they will help you in your new walk. Keep the faith. Love one another.
God’s People Worshiped
Worshiping God includes following Him and His Word.
Sunday School Class November 2, 2025 – “God’s People Worshiped”
Key Concept: Worshiping God includes following Him and His Word.
Link to scripture: “Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.” — Matthew 4:10 (KJV)
Opening Question:
As a society, what do people worship? How can we see outwardly what they worship inwardly?
Background:
After many years of Israel’s unfaithfulness, God raised up godly kings who desired to serve Him.
Hezekiah trusted in the Lord and destroyed the idols in Judah (2 Kings 18:1–6).
Josiah, later on, rediscovered the Book of the Law and renewed the people’s covenant with God (2 Kings 22:1–2; 23:1–3).
These kings remind us that worship is more than singing—it’s about loving God with all our heart and obeying His commands.
Scripture Reading & Discussion: 2 Kings 18:1-6, 22:1-2, 23:1-3
2 Kings 18:1-6 KJV
[1] Now it came to pass in the third year of Hoshea son of Elah king of Israel, that Hezekiah the son of Ahaz king of Judah began to reign. [2] Twenty and five years old was he when he began to reign; and he reigned twenty and nine years in Jerusalem. His mother's name also was Abi, the daughter of Zachariah. [3] And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, according to all that David his father did. [4] He removed the high places, and brake the images, and cut down the groves, and brake in pieces the brasen serpent that Moses had made: for unto those days the children of Israel did burn incense to it: and he called it Nehushtan. [5] He trusted in the LORD God of Israel; so that after him was none like him among all the kings of Judah, nor any that were before him. [6] For he clave to the LORD, and departed not from following him, but kept his commandments, which the LORD commanded Moses.
2 Kings 22:1-2 KJV
[1] Josiah was eight years old when he began to reign, and he reigned thirty and one years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Jedidah, the daughter of Adaiah of Boscath. [2] And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, and walked in all the way of David his father, and turned not aside to the right hand or to the left.
2 Kings 23:1-3 KJV
[1] And the king sent, and they gathered unto him all the elders of Judah and of Jerusalem. [2] And the king went up into the house of the LORD, and all the men of Judah and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem with him, and the priests, and the prophets, and all the people, both small and great: and he read in their ears all the words of the book of the covenant which was found in the house of the LORD. [3] And the king stood by a pillar, and made a covenant before the LORD, to walk after the LORD, and to keep his commandments and his testimonies and his statutes with all their heart and all their soul, to perform the words of this covenant that were written in this book. And all the people stood to the covenant.
Hezekiah Chose to Worship God Alone (2 Kings 18:1–6)
Question: What did Hezekiah do to show that he trusted God?
Hezekiah removed idols and high places.
He trusted in God completely and obeyed His commands.
True worship begins with a heart that turns away from anything that replaces God.
Josiah Rediscovered God’s Word (2 Kings 22:1–2)
Question: How did Josiah respond when the Book of the Law was found?
Josiah was only eight years old when he became king, but he “did that which was right in the sight of the Lord.”
When God’s Word was found, Josiah was moved to obey it and lead the people to do the same.
Worship grows stronger when we read and live by God’s Word.
The People Renewed Their Covenant (2 Kings 23:1–3)
Question: What are some ways we can show true worship to God today?
Josiah gathered all the people together.
They listened to the Book of the Law and made a promise to serve the Lord.
Worship includes a personal and community commitment to follow God.
Life Application:
We worship God by trusting Him, obeying His Word, and removing idols from our lives—anything that takes His place.
Like Hezekiah and Josiah, we can lead others by example. When we love and obey God, others are encouraged to worship Him too.
Closing Prayer
“Lord, help us to consider Your righteous rules that are more desirable than gold and sweeter than honey. Help us to delight in walking in Your ways. In the precious name of Your Son Jesus we pray, Amen.”
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How to become a Christian and follower of Christ Jesus:
If you are not a Christian and you want God to work in your life, it is very simple, put your faith and trust in Jesus Christ. Admit you are a sinner (as we all are), Believe that Christ died on the cross for your sins (all of our sins), was buried and raised again on the third day, and Confess your faith in Jesus as your Savior.
If you're ready, simply say: "Dear God, thank you for loving me." I know I am a sinner. I believe Jesus Christ died for my sins. I believe He rose and lives now. Today, I choose to reject sin. Thank You for Your wonderful love and for changing my life forever. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.”
Let your local Pastor know of your decision and they will help you in your new walk. Keep the faith. Love one another.