The Just Judge -Men's & Women's Classes

July 6, 2025

Series 2: Faith Passages

The Just Judge

lesson 2.1

FOCUS VERSE

Hebrews 11:6

But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

LESSON TEXT

Luke 18:1–8;

Hebrews 11:6

TRUTH ABOUT GOD

God is just.

TRUTH FOR MY LIFE

I will persistently pray for justice.

Series Overview:

Faith is requisite to please God. Witness faith exampled through the lives of heroes of faith who got it right and even some who got it wrong, encouraging us that we all have a place in God’s kingdom.

TEACHING OUTLINE

Icebreaker: What is the most inspiring story of persistence you have heard?

Lesson Connection: Share the Lesson Connection.

      I.    THE JUDGE AND THE WIDOW

A.  Although the Judge Had Power to Help Others, He Was Unwilling

B.   The Widow Was Powerless without Help from the Judge

C.   I Will Be Just toward Others When I Am in a Position of Power

» In what roles do you currently serve that place you in a position to potentially bless others this coming week?

      II.  THE WIDOW’S PERSISTENCE

A.  The Widow Was Persistent

» Why do we sometimes have difficulty being persistent in bringing our requests to the Lord when we do not receive an answer after the first prayer?

B.   The Judge Granted Her Request because of Her Persistence

» What prayer request are you currently bringing to the Lord that has not been answered for a long time? What keeps you motivated not to give up?

C.   I Will Persistently Pray for Justice

» Why do you think the Lord sometimes waits before answering our prayers? What lessons might He be wanting to teach us?

      III. THE JUST JUDGE

A.  God Is Just

» How would your prayer life change if you knew every single request you made would be answered as long as it was in agreement with God’s will?

B.   Because Our Vision Is Limited, We May Not Recognize God’s Justice

C.   I Will Trust God to Right Wrongs