The relationship that matters

Step 4 of this week’s LifeWay lesson “Do you think you are unaccountable?” is based on Isaiah 18:1-7. Commenting on these verses, Dr. Sam Tullock says that for safety and security against Assyria, Judah sought an alliance with Cush. Judahites thought they could rely on Cush technology, but Isaiah reminded them that all people are accountable to the LORD of Hosts.

The idea of trusting God instead of alliances with men applies to any area in which we experience genuine fear (see additional notes section). Ask members what alliances they have entered into to alleviate their fears. God will hold all of us accountable for our relationship with Jesus Christ, not our trust in lawyers, doctors, police, or car manufacturer, for example.

In his sermon last evening, pastor Scott Riling reminded me as a teacher that we don’t approach forming a message for Sunday from a perspective of “what can I say that’s new”, but we start with a deep love and commitment to Jesus Christ and through the Holy Spirit, God will give His message to class members.

As a teacher, do you depend on an alliance with some commentary to alleviate your fears about a message for Sunday morning?