July 15
Lesson 7 (KJV)
The Widow and the Unjust Judge
Devotional Reading: Psalm 145:13b–20
Background Scripture: Luke 18:1–8
Luke 18:1–8
1 And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;
2 Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man:
3 And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary.
4 And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man;
5 Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me.
6 And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith.
7 And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them?
8 I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?
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Key Verse
Shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him?
—Luke 18:7
Justice in the New Testament
Unit 2: Jesus Calls for Justice and Mercy
Lessons 5–9
Lesson Aims
After participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to:
1. Retell Jesus’ parable of the persistent widow and the unjust judge.
2. Explain what the parable teaches about prayer.
3. Identify a spiritually mature Christian to use as a role model for persistence in prayer.
Lesson Outline
Introduction
A. Contest of Wills
B. Lesson Background
I. Parable (Luke 18:1–5)
A. Particular Purpose (v. 1)
Yes, We Pray … But “Always”?
B. Pompous Judge (v. 2)
C. Persistent Widow (v. 3)
D. Promising Perspective (vv. 4, 5)
II. Principles (Luke 18:6–8)
A. Affirming God’s Justice (vv. 6–8a)
B. Asking a Question (v. 8b)
Waiting for Christmas
Conclusion
A. Prayer in a Weary World
B. Justice as a Burning Issue
C. Revelation as an Insightful Help
D. Prayer
E. Thought to Remember
HOW TO SAY IT
Micah
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My-kuh.
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Perea
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Peh-ree-uh.
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Samaria
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Suh-mare-ee-uh.
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Redford, Douglas et al. “The Widow and the Unjust Judge.” The KJV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2017–2018. Ed. Jim Eichenberger et al. Vol. 65. Colorado Springs, CO: Standard Publishing, 2018. 393–395. Print.
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