Nigerian Baptist Convention Sunday School Lesson for September 28, 2025 : Title - The Suffering Servant of the Lord

Nigerian Baptist Convention Sunday School Lesson for September 28, 2025 : Title - The Suffering Servant of the Lord 

SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON FOR YOUR PREPARATION

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Theme for the Month:

"ISAIAH AND RENEWAL OF THE TEMPLE"

DATE: SUNDAY, 28TH SEPTEMBER, 2025

TOPIC: THE SUFFERING SERVANT OF THE LORD.*

Devotional Reading:

Matthew 12:14-21.

Background Scripture:

Isaiah 52:13-53:12.

Lesson Scripture:

Isaiah 53:1-7.

GOLDEN TEXT:

_"We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all." *Isaiah 53:6.

Objectives:

By the end of the lesson, class members should be able to:

● Explain the role of the suffering Messiah in God's redemption plan; 

● Identify our sinful ways and indicate the need for repentance; 

● List steps to repentance.

INTRODUCTION

Christ endured suffering, His endurance throughout His suffering is a practical Bible example to be modelled. Perhaps most of us fail more frequently in the matter of patience than in other aspects of our Christian life. Peter calls attention to the patience of Jesus in the second chapter of his first Epistle, which says, "...Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps. 'He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth.' When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threat. Instead, he entrusted himself to him, who judges justly. He himself bore our sins' in his body on the cross so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; 'by his wounds you have been healed." (1 Peter 2:21b -24). Christ was able to keep His peace through all because His faith in God was unwavering, and He saw ahead the victory that was sure to come. We, too, should trust God and have our eyes on the prize, which is at the end of the race. It is only the man who is sure he is going to win that can remain patient under every trial. Today's lesson is about the suffering servant of the Lord. 

THE LESSON EXPLAINED

A. ISAIAH'S PREDICTION OF THE COMING MESSIAH*

[Isaiah 53:1-3] 

Isaiah 52-53 includes songs about suffering servants. The songs offer a sign of hope and redemption for those in Babylonian exile. Specifically, Isaiah 53 contains a prophecy of the atonement of Jesus Christ, which is often referred to as the suffering of Messiah. It has a prophecy of the atonement of Jesus Christ. It speaks about how the Saviour would be despised and rejected, smitten and afflicted, that He would carry our sorrows, and that He would be wounded for our transgressions. Isaiah is one of the most well-known prophets in the Bible for his prediction of the coming of the Messiah, who would redeem His people from their sins.

Today's passage talks more about the innocent servant who died in the place of the guilty sinners and paid the price for their salvation. Due to Jesus' words and works, He attracted great crowds, but in terms of His physical appearance, He was no different from any other Jewish man. This made some people reject Him, and He was treated like a criminal. They despised Him, put a low price on Him (Thirty pieces of silver), and were ashamed of Him because He had no social status and no prestige. Yet, Jesus succeeds as the Saviour of the world.

Jesus is the Saviour of all who puts their trust in Him for their salvation. God has a purpose for His suffering before all ages. But His suffering is of no use for all those who have not accepted Him. Therefore, accept Him for the salvation of your soul.

DISCUSSION TIME:

1. Discuss how Jesus' suffering helps you overcome the stigma of your life's challenges and pains. 

2. How would you respond to an unbeliever who claims that he is sinless?

B. THE SERVANT'S SORROW AND GRIEF* 

[Isaiah 53:4-7] 

The prophecy of Isaiah has always been considered fulfilled in Jesus alone. Phillip's preaching of the gospel of Jesus to the Ethiopian Eunuch illustrates the New Testament interpretation of the prophecy (Acts 8:35). Jesus fulfilled all that was written about the servant in this passage. The innocent servant died as a sacrifice for our sins. Jesus bore the punishment, stricken and afflicted (Matthew 27:43-44). He suffered on the cross on account of the wrongdoings of others. Those who mocked Him thought that His suffering was associated with sinful actions. They voiced their belief that God had abandoned Him (Matthew 27:47-48). And every blessing we have as Christians comes because of the sacrifice at the cross. 'We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all.' (Isaiah 53:6). Sheep easily wander astray into what is harmful to them. Human beings are compared to sheep because, firstly, man was born with the inclination to sin (Psalm 51:5). Secondly, man makes choices to turn from God.

As Christians focus on the impact of Jesus' death as an atoning suffering for their sins, they must keep in mind that this affects every aspect of humanity, both spiritual and physical. His death reversed the curse of sin (Genesis 3:14-19; Isaiah 65:17; Revelation 21:5). Do not evaluate people based on physical appearance. Although how one appears tells much about one, notwithstanding the gorgeous dress is not an indication of dignity. The suffering Messiah is the Saviour of the world. Do not think that lack and poverty are result of punishment from God. As long as one is in the right relationship with God, each situation in life has a reason, and will end in praise.

DISCUSSION TIME:

1. Illustrate the "Suffering Servant" in a poem. 

2. Explain, in a simple term, what Christ's suffering has done for Christians today.

Fellowship and Ministry Building Activity:*

● Let members of the class discuss how today's lessons will result in relief to them. 

Prayer:

● Pray that the relief that Jesus brought into your life is permanent. 

● Pray that Christ's work of redemption will not be in vain over His church.

Take Home:

Write down three lessons (3) you are taking home from today's lesson: 

● ____________________________ 

● ____________________________ 

● ____________________________ 

Commitment:

● Based on today's lesson, make a personal commitment to show relief in whatever situation you find yourself in.

*REVIEW FOR THE MONTH*

There is no doubt that we have learnt a lot under the theme, "Isaiah and Renewal of the Temple". Hence, we are determined to live as custodians of the truth we have learnt. Thus, we would not hide the truth but rather expose people to the truth, and make them walk in the light of Christ's salvation. We want you to answer the following questions:

● What insight did you gain from answering God's call?.

● Explain how you I will bring back the good lost memory of the 'Day of the power of God' for people of God to celebrate His goodness.

● What would you do with vital information you found that would bring liberation to people? 

● How would you bring relief to a life lost to sin

*Happy Sunday in Advance.*

Remain Inspired & Be Lifted!