Summary exercise

Check out “Get Real” lesson commentary by Lori Clendinning from First Church, Brandon, MS. Good overall summary.

To conclude the lesson, let the Holy Spirit work to change lives by having members first re-read the focal passages (Isaiah 58:3-14; Micah 6:6-8), and then have them select the best summary teaching from the following list (or make up your own list).

1. Showing devotion to God in religious services is not as important as serving others outside the church.

2. It is foolish to do evil and also think that religious acts are acceptable to the Lord. Joy in the Lord and prayers are answered following righteous living.

3. True fasting is to abstain from evil and meet the needs of others. The Lord blesses true fasting with answered prayers, healing and renown witness.

4. Blessing and joy in the Lord, His guidance and healing and renown witness accompany righteous living and humble service to others.

5. God blesses when evil deeds are forsaken and replaced with service to others.