26/04/2026
ASSEMBLIES OF GOD NIGERIA
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSONS|JANUARY-JUNE, 2026.
UNIT 3: Major Themes From Minor Prophets
LESSON 17: April 24, 2026.
TOPIC: GOD WILL MAKE ALL THINGS RIGHT
Memory Verse: Zechariah 10:6 - They shall be as though I had not cast them off: for I am the LORD their God, and will hear them (KJV).
Lesson Central Truth:
Godās purpose will prevail.
INTRODUCING THE LESSON
The prophecies discussed in this lesson take us on a journey through the nature and work of God in our world. Obadiah, Joel, and Zechariah all contribute to a full understanding of God's character as both judge and redeemer. These are not competing views of God. Rather, God's justice and mercy are both part of who He is and how He works in a world plagued by sin. Yes, evil people will do terrible things, but these prophets make it clear that God will someday make all things right.
LESSON OUTLINE
1. GOD JUDGES ARROGANT BETRAYERS - Obadiah 1-21.
A. The Consequences Of Pride
B. The End Of Arrogance
2. GOD JUDGES HUMAN TRAFFICKERS - Joel 3:1-7, 20-21.
A. A Terrible Currency
B. Promise Of Redemption
3. GOD IDENTIFIES WITH HIS PEOPLE - Zechariah 2:1-13.
A. The Great Gathering
B. God Will Be With His People
LESSON OUTLINE
1. GOD JUDGES ARROGANT BETRAYERS - Obadiah 1-7, 20-21.
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ļø Obadiah 1:1-9 proclaims God's judgment on Edom for their arrogant pride and violence against Israel. Edom (descendants of Esau) lived in the rocky, high cliffs of Petra. They felt secure and asked, "Who will bring me down to the ground?" Pride makes us forget our need for God, causing us to believe we can govern our lives without Him. Edom allied with various neighbouring Gentile nations and specifically with the Babylonian Empire instead of trusting in God. Their reliance on these allies, which included Arab, Midianite, Ammonite, and Moabite nations, ultimately led to their betrayal and destruction. Relying on human alliances rather than God leads to disappointment and destruction. Edom's security was placed in its military strength, geography, and wealth. Thus, it shows that the worldly advantages can not protect against divine judgment. God will indeed bring down those who pridefully exalt themselves. The ruin of Edom serves as a warning that no amount of security can protect against God. Relying on wealth, intellect, or physical strength rather than God leads to ruin. No one is too secure for God to bring down; pride ensures a fall.
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ļø The sin of Edom was aggravated by the fact that they violated a brotherly relationship. This teaches the importance of compassion and solidarity among believers. When strangers attacked Jerusalem, Edom stood aloof and "rejoiced over the children of Judah in the day of their destruction." They did not just watch; they helped, taking advantage of Judah's calamity to plunder treasures, stand at crossroads, and cut off escapees. The core message in verse 15-16 is that God is a just judge who ensures that deeds return upon the heads of the perpetrators: "As you have done, it shall be done to you." God sees everything. While vengeance belongs to Him, He guarantees that justice will be served, and the proud will face a fall. While Edom is destroyed, Mount Zion will offer deliverance, and the house of Jacob will reclaim their land and possessions. The final message is one of hope and sovereignty, declaring that "the kingdom will be the LORD's." It reinforces that God will defend His people and that ultimate victory lies with His kingdom.
2. GOD JUDGES HUMAN TRAFFICKERS - Joel 3:1-7, 20-21.
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ļø Joel 3:1-7 begins by noting that while God promises to restore the fortunes of Judah and Jerusalem, He simultaneously gathers the nations into the "Valley of Jehoshaphat" meaning Jehovah Judges. The nations are held accountable for scattering God's people, dividing the land, and engaging in human trafficking. The nations treated God's chosen people with contempt, deciding their fate by casting lots like a game. Human lives were traded for temporary sexual gratification. This highlights the dehumanising nature of the sins. Human beings were traded to satisfy addictions and luxury. This indicates a terrible currency and immoral exchange on how the world values sensual pleasure (wine/prostitutes) over the value of a person. God calls these actions a direct offence against Him. God promises to sell the descendants of these nations back into the hands of the people of Judah, reversing their fortune and bringing judgment back upon them. This serves as a warning that those who abuse God's people will face divine retribution, but God will be a refuge for His own. As believers, we are called to value what God values and to repent of any selfishness or abuse of others.
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ļø After describing the judgement He would visit on the wicked, God promised reversal and blessing for His people. In concrete terms, God declared that Judah would be inhabited forever (Joel 3:20). While earthly kingdoms and nations face destruction (symbolised by Egypt and Edom), God promises an unshakeable, enduring future for His people. God's protection is not temporary; it is guaranteed for all time. In verse 21, God promises to forgive and purge away the bloodguilt or severe moral pollution that was previously not cleansed. The shedding of innocent blood by the enemies of Godās people will be avenged. By punishing the perpetrators, God declares His people innocent and vindicated. This cleansing is ultimately fulfilled through the blood of the Redeemer, which purges sins not fully cleansed by the old covenant rituals, offering a perfect cleansing for the spiritual Israel (the church). Because God dwells in Zion, He is the source of security, purity, and blessing. He is the active and ultimate protector of the church.
3. GOD IDENTIFIES WITH HIS PEOPLE - Zechariah 2:1-13.
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ļø Zechariah 2:1-9 focuses on Godās promise to restore, protect, and expand Jerusalem, transforming it from a ruined city into a prosperous, global centre of worship. In a vision, Zechariah sees a man with a measuring line, intending to mark the boundaries of Jerusalem. However, an angel stops him, stating that Jerusalem will be an unwalled city due to the immense number of people and livestock in their return after seventy years of desolation. Note that when Babylon came to destroy Jerusalem, the city walls had failed to protect the people. But the new Jerusalem would not need a wall at all, because the Lord would protect the city: "I myself will be a wall of fire around it,ā declares the LORD, āand I will be its glory within'" (verse 5, NIV). Because God is a "wall of fire," His people are called to live without fear, trusting in His protection rather than earthly security.
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ļø The people of judah had been used to singing in worship, but in Babylon, they felt no reason to sing. Psalm 137 describes how the exiles hung up their harps and asked, "How can we sing the songs of the Lord while in a pagan land?" (Verse 4). But after God calls them to return home, He commands them to shout and rejoice again because He is personally coming to live in their midst (Zechariah 2:10). This transforms fear into joy, as the Creator promises to be present rather than distant. The Lord promises to physically, or in a renewed way, dwell in the midst of Jerusalem (daughter of Zion), ending the feeling of abandonment. The prophecy declares that many nations will be joined to the LORD in that day, expanding the community of believers beyond just the physical descendants of Israel. Judah will be recognised as the LORDās inheritance and portion, and He will choose Jerusalem again, ensuring its security and status as a holy place. The greatest promise is not just for a restored city but for the presence of the God who restores.
š¤Lesson Action Wordš¤
Obadiah, Joel, and Zechariah urge believers to remain faithful, repentant, and hopeful, trusting that the God who sees all things will surely bring a "Day of the Lord" that makes all things right.
šLesson Prayer Pointš
Father, fix what we can not fix and make all things right according to Your promise, in Jesus' Matchless Name. Amen!
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Shalom!
