God Promises to Restore

Devotional Reading: 2 Thessalonians 3:1–5, 13–17

Background Scripture: Isaiah 43:1–21

Printed Text: Isaiah 43:1–4, 10–12

Lesson Aims: After participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to: 1. List parallel elements in the lesson text—elements that say the same thing in different words. 2. Compare and contrast the use of the word ransom in Isaiah 43:3 with that word’s usage in Matthew 20:28; Mark 10:45; and 1 Timothy 2:6. 3. List ways to recognize God’s protection when it is occurring today.