11: What More Could I Hve Done? – Teaching Plan

Key Thought : We are called to acknowledge and proclaim God’s justice and His loving intentions towards His people.
March 15, 2025

1. Have a volunteer read Romans 3:23-26, Romans 5:8.

Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage.
What do these passages reveal about the way Christ defeats the allegations of the devil?
Personal Application: Why is the demonstration of God’s righteousness and love so important in the cosmic conflict? Share your thoughts.
Case Study: One of your relatives states, “What is so important about God’s “name”? What implications does this have in those who call themselves Christian – or Christ-like? How can we show people what following Christ looks like in practice?” How would you respond to your relative?

2. Have a volunteer read Isaiah 5:1-4..

Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
Who is speaking and whom is Isaiah speaking about?
Personal Application: What significance does God imply by saying, “What more could have been done to my vineyard that I have not done in it?”? Share your thoughts.
Case Study: One of your friends states, “What do the vineyard and the owner represent? What is the significance of the actions of the vineyard owner and what is the result?” How would you respond to your friend?

3. Have a volunteer read Matthew 21:33-39, Isaiah 53:4.

Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point in this text is.
Who were the vinedressers? Who were the servants? Who was the son?
Personal Application: What griefs and sorrows did Jesus bear on the cross? Share your thoughts.
Case Study: One of your neighbors states: “How does understanding and acceptance of His intentions of love toward His people inform our proclamation of His righteousness to others? How can this be highlighted in the oproclamation of the gospel?” How would you respond to your neighbor?

4. Have a volunteer read Romans 3:1-4, Isaiah 5:3,4.

Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
What does this teach us about God Himself being on trial and vindicated in the cosmic conflict?
Personal Application: How reassuring is it to know that God does everything to demonstrate His righteousness and justice for His people? Share your thoughts.
Case Study: Think of one person who needs to hear a message from this week’s lesson. Tell the class what you plan to do this week to share with them.

(Truth that is not lived, that is not imparted, loses its life-giving power, its healing virtue. Its blessings can be retained only as it is shared. ”Ministry of Healing, p. 148).