Sunday School Lesson for November 23, 2008 FAITHFUL IN ADVERSITY Through every adversity, the believer's hope is in God. The Holy Scriptures Job 19:7-27 DAILY BIBLE READINGS (Readings in Preparation for Lesson 12) Charles E. Walker Monday—DELIVERED FROM ADVERSITY. Exodus 12:29-36 Meditation Try to imagine that dreadful morning in Egypt, when the firstborn son in every family died. On the one hand, this was a terrible judgment of God on the Egyptians, but on the other hand, God's mercy brought deliverance from slavery for Israel. To bring merciful deliverance to His people, God's judgment on sinners may sometimes be severe. Tuesday—TRIUMPH OVER OPPOSITION. 1 Samuel 17:41-54 Meditation—David was not intimidated by the giant Goliath and his boastful threats, because David believed sincerely that "the battle is the LORD's" (v. 47). David was engaged in war and spiritual warfare, and He was confident God would give him victory. Our victories over evil also depend on our sincere belief that the battle is the Lord's. Wednesday—GOD WILL DELIVER. Psalm 56:1-13 Meditation—The superscription for this psalm says it was composed by David when he was taken captive at Gath by the Philistines. While there is no account of this event in the Bible, it must have happened, and David managed to escape. Even in situations where deliverance seems unlikely, God is able to give deliverance to those who trust in Him. Thursday—GOD'S GRACE IS SUFFICIENT. 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Meditation—It is generally believed the apostle Paul was praying for healing for his eyes when the Lord said to him, "My grace is sufficient for you" (v. 9). Among Christians, these are some of the most-quoted words in the New Testament. We may not receive everything we ask for in prayer, but the grace of Christ will always be sufficient for us. Friday—HEROES OF FAITH. Hebrews 11:32-40 Meditation—The heroes of faith in this portion of Hebrews 11 are not remembered for performing miracles or defeating enemy armies, but for the sufferings they endured to remain faithful to God. Faith in God not only believes great truths, and not only accomplishes great deeds, but also endures great sufferings to remain faithful to God. Saturday—FAITH IS THE VICTORY. 1 John 5:1-5 Meditation—In this world, there is an ongoing spiritual warfare between the forces of good and evil. The way to personal victory over the evil forces of this world is to live by faith in Jesus Christ. The world overcomes and destroys those who reject living by faith in Christ. Who overcomes the world? Those who believe Jesus is the Son of God (v. 5). Adult Student / November 23, 2008 See you in Sunday School 9:45 A.M.