Children’s Sunday School – Lesson 22: God’s Righteous Judgment
Based on Romans 2:1-29
Memory Verse: “But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God; Who will render to every man according to his deeds.” – Romans 2:5,6 (KJV)
There once lived a man who did not believe in God. He was an “atheist” – someone who believes and teaches others that there is no God. He did all he could to spread his message of unbelief. One day, he became ill and was admitted into the hospital. At night, he had a terrifying dream in which his spirit left his body. Suddenly, a monster-like personality appeared and carried him towards a raging, burning fire. The heat was so intense that even while they were still far away, he could feel himself burning. He struggled and shouted so loudly that nurses and doctors rushed to his bedside and woke him up.
When he woke up, one part of his body was as hot as burning coal – though it was a dream, the reality of hell was felt in his physical body. The man narrated what he saw, recognised his foolishness, and quickly surrendered his life to Christ, later becoming a great preacher. Do not wait till you have a terrifying dream. You may not have the opportunity. Repent now and be saved. There is judgment for sinners who refuse to repent.
1. Description and Works of a Sinner
Romans 2:1-29; 3:9-18,23; Psalm 51:5
A sinner is any boy or girl who is not a friend of Jesus. He or she still does bad things like telling lies, stealing, fighting, cheating in examinations, backbiting, keeping malice, disobedience to parents, getting involved in witchcraft, and immoral behaviour.
God is not happy with such children. He has set aside a time that He will punish every sinner who refuses to repent. God loves every boy and girl, and He does not want them to suffer in hell fire. He sent Jesus Christ, His only begotten Son, to die for your sins. Accept Him as your personal Saviour and Friend today and you will be free from God’s judgment.
2. Divine Judgment of All Sinners
Romans 2:1-16; Revelation 20:11-15; Genesis 3:23,24; 6:5-7; 19:23-26
The judgment of God will come upon sinners who refuse to repent of their sins. The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all nations that forget God (Psalm 9:17). When Adam and Eve sinned in the Garden of Eden, God sent them out (Genesis 3:23). During the time of Noah, the world was destroyed by flood because of their wicked ways (Genesis 6:5-7). Only Noah and his family were saved because they obeyed God.
Sodom, Gomorrah, and the people living there were destroyed by fire from heaven because they were wicked. Lot and his family were rescued by the angels of God, but his wife looked back and became a pillar of salt (Genesis 19:23-26). Any boy or girl who turns back from following Jesus will face the judgment of God.
3. Determination to Escape God’s Judgment
Romans 2:17-29; Isaiah 1:18,19; John 14:6; Revelation 3:20
Jesus is the only way whereby you can escape the judgment of God. He is calling you today. Open the door of your heart to Him (Revelation 3:20). Make Jesus your Friend today. Confess all your bad ways to Him. Tell Him you are sorry for all the bad things you have done. Ask for forgiveness and cleansing through His precious blood. Invite Jesus into your heart as your Lord and Saviour and you will escape the judgment of God.
Lesson: God will judge every sinner who refuses to repent.
Thought: I will repent of my sins so that I can escape God’s judgment.
Activity: Mention five things that God wants sinners to repent of.
Bible Word Search: Find the meaning of these words: 1. Judgment 2. Flood 3. Escape 4. Repentance 5. Pillar.
Questions – Lesson 22
- ______ will face the judgment of God.
- How many people were saved during the flood?
- The angels of God helped a man and his family to escape from the fire in Sodom and Gomorrah, but his wife looked back. (a) Who was the man? (b) What happened to his wife when she looked back?
- What can a sinner or backslider do to escape God’s judgment?