NBC Sunday School Lesson For November 2, 2025 : Title - Preview For November

NBC Sunday School Lesson For November 2, 2025 : Title - Preview For November 

SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON (NBC)

 PREVIEW FOR NOVEMBER

We give God all the glory for His grace and mercy bestowed on us to be instruments for the Kingdom's expansion. As we enter the month of November, we recognise the crucial role each of you plays in understanding and spreading God's Word. We pray for divine power, strength, revelation, and inspiration to remain relevant in teaching God's Word to His people throughout this month. The theme for the month is "Ezekiel and the Exile of Judah." Some of the critical points we shall be discussing throughout the month are: Difficult experiences of a faithful servant of God and provision of God for a way out;

▪︎ How Judah as a nation despised God and the punishment that followed;

▪︎ The prophecies of Ezekiel, his grieve and the terrible state of Judah as a nation;

▪︎ The commissioning of a watchman over God's people and

▪︎ The message of hope for the people of God.

Our country is confronted with several challenges today for lack of fear of God, and people are in severe agony due to the insensitivity of the leaders to the plights of the citizens. There is corruption, injustice, and oppression at all levels. However, the only way out of all these challenges is to return to God. We must listen to God-sent messengers and obey what God's Word says. God's Word gives us hope for a better life here and hereafter, a promise of redemption and renewal. This is the crux of our lessons this month. Ezekiel's message appealed to both the people of Judah and Israel to listen and hear the Word of God through him and do what is right. The people should desist from listening to, or trusting men. God is just, and He forgives whosoever repents and accepts His offer of salvation (John 3:16). God does not delight in the death of a sinner. He sent messengers to His people for those who would listen and escape the impending danger.

Below are the suggested teaching methods to prepare and teach the lessons. They can be used during the general opening or in the class.

NOVEMBER 2 : Drama: Assign four class members to present how Jeremiah was lifted from the well.

NOVEMBER 9: Music: Based on the lesson, have a class member prepare and present a dirge (a lamentation song) to the other members of the class.

NOVEMBER 16: Drama: Allow two class members to dramatise how God spoke to Prophet Ezekiel and the mandate given to him.

NOVEMBER 23: Discussion: Lead the members to discuss our responsibilities to God as His children.

NOVEMBER 30: Recitation: Write the memory verse on cardboard and let the class members read it until they know it by heart.

SUNDAY SCHOOL  LESSON (NBC)

Sunday, November 2, 2025

LATER EXPERIENCES OF JEREMIAH

Devotional Reading: Romans 13:1-10

Background Scripture: Jeremiah 20:1-6; 37:1- 38:28;43:1-7*

Lesson Scripture: Jeremiah 38:7-13

GOLDEN TEXT

Then the King commanded Ebed-Melek the Cushite, "Take thirty men from here with you and lift Jeremiah the prophet out of the cistern before he dies." Jeremiah 38:10

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

I. Discuss Jeremiah's experience in relation to the persecution believers are facing today.

II. State two reasons Christians face opposition from the world according to today's lesson.

III. Make a commitment to stand firm for Christ even in the face of opposition.

INTRODUCTION

Two significant events took place in the last period of the siege of Jerusalem, shortly before the Babylonians captured the city. According to Jeremiah 38:4, the first event was that the warriors were getting discouraged and had reduced significantly, and the second event, according to Jeremiah 38:19, was that the Babylonians had captured a significant number of Jews. Jeremiah spoke about what would happen to Judah, but instead of the people of Judah retracing their steps to God, they decided to kill Jeremiah. The princes said to the king, "Let this man, we beseech thee, be put to death" (Jeremiah 38:4). Nevertheless, the complaint was unjust because Jeremiah was not expressing his personal opinion but was declaring the words of the Lord. However, the king also could not help because he was afraid of his subjects. Jeremiah was thrown into the pit, but God used Ebed-Melek the Cushite, to deliver him (Jeremiah 38:8-10). In our country today and especially the church, are the just men not being victimised for speaking the truth? The innocent are, in like manner, being punished in our nation. The effect of such victimisation is deceit and scarcity of God's Word.

Our lesson centres on speaking God's mind in every situation. The message must be delivered to the people at all times. No matter the consequences of your obedience, be assured that God will never forsake His own.

THE LESSON EXPLAINED

A. The Plea for the Deliverance of Jeremiah. Jeremiah 38:7-9

Although Jeremiah was confined, he was treated the same way the other officers in the palace were treated. He received the same potion of food daily (Jeremiah 37:21), but that stopped the moment he was thrown into the cistern. Ebed-Melek, the Cushite, heard of what had happened to Jeremiah. He reported to the king, "My lord, O king, these men have acted wickedly in all that they have done to Jeremian the prophet, whom they have cast into the pit; and he is dying of hunger on the spot, for there is no more bread in the city" (Jeremiah 38:9). Ebed-Melek wished to save him before he would die of hunger.

God can use anyone for the deliverance of His people. Doing God's work does not mean we will not face challenges, but amidst trials and persecutions, God will bring a deliverer and hope.

DISCUSSION TIME

1. What should be our attitude to people suffering because they are standing for the truth? 

2. What can you do to help people who are suffering? Discuss.

B. The Deliverance of Jeremiah. Jeremiah 38:10-13*

According to the king's instruction, Ebed-Melek took thirty men with him and brought Jeremiah out of the pit to save him from dying. Ebed-Melek took thirty men, not because they would all be required to draw out the prophet but to ensure that he was effectively delivered from every possible attack on the part of the princes or the populace. Ebed-Melek took the men, went into the king's house under the treasury, took rags and worn-out garments, and let them down on ropes to Jeremiah into the pit, and said to him, "Put these old rags and worn-out clothes under your arms to pad the ropes" (Jeremiah 38:12). Jeremiah did as he was told. Then, they drew him out of the pit by the ropes.

The ways of God are always perfect, and even though His judgments can be like an overwhelming torrent to man, everything is still directed by His hand, and God always makes sure that the righteous are saved. The prison becomes a place of safety for Jeremiah because of the sincerity of one man. Amidst misery and iniquity, there are still some honest men who would not stain their hands with injustice. Every believer must defend the truth, even in the face of opposition. Sometimes, people keep silent because of fear of criticism and attack. Believers must know that evil will continue to thrive until they decide to stop it. God will always defend those whose ways are upright, so believers should not be afraid of defending the truth when they have the opportunity,

DISCUSSION TIME

1. Why do you think that Ebed-Melek saved Jeremiah? How do you think unbelievers would respond to believers' cries for help today? Explain. 

2. Why did the king listen to the princes and later listen to Ebed- Melek? What lessons did this teach believers in our present world?

Fellowship and Ministry Building Activity*

Let class members think and discuss specific experiences in which God had miraculously saved them.

Prayer:*

 ▪︎ Pray that God will deliver the oppressed from the hands of their oppressors.                 

▪︎ Pray for the grace to trust God at all times.

*Take Home:* Write down three lessons you are taking home from today's lesson.

*Commitment:* Based on today's lesson, commit that you will continually speak the Word of God at all times, even when faced with challenges.