*OPENING PRAYER:* Father, please increase the desire of our youths to know you more and let your knowledge fill our home in Jesus name.

*TODAY’S LESSON*

*MEMORY VERSE:* “Cast thy burden upon the Lord and He shall sustain thee; He shall never let the righteous be moved” Psalm 55:22.

*BIBLE TEXT:* Genesis 21:14-20

14. And Abraham rose up early in the morning, and took bread, and a bottle of water, and gave it unto Hagar, putting it on her shoulder, and the child, and sent her away: and she departed, and wandered in the wilderness of Beer-sheba.

15. ⁠And the water was spent in the bottle, and she cast the child under one of the shrubs.

16. ⁠And she went, and sat her down over against him a good way off, as it were a bowshot: for she said, Let me not see the death of the child. And she sat over against him, and lift up her voice, and wept.

17. ⁠And God heard the voice of the lad; and the angel of God called to Hagar out of heaven, and said unto her, What aileth thee, Hagar? fear not; for God hath heard the voice of the lad where he is.

18. ⁠Arise, lift up the lad, and hold him in thine hand; for I will make him a great nation.

19. ⁠And God opened her eyes, and she saw a well of water; and she went, and filled the bottle with water, and gave the lad drink.

20. ⁠And God was with the lad; and he grew, and dwelt in the wilderness, and became an archer.

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*LESSON INTRODUCTION:* John 16:33 forewarned us that we will face challenges in the world but assures us that at the end of it all , victory is certain because God is with us. Hebrews 13:5

God gives us strength and support physically and mentally during our challenging situations. We therefore need to cast our cares and troubles on the Lord because He cares for us 1 Peter 5:7. When we cast all upon Him in times of illness, financial challenges, and uncertainties, He will see us through and it will end in praise in Jesus name.

*LESSON OUTLINE ONE*

*WHEN ALL HOPE IS LOST*

i. There is present help in time of trouble. Gen 21:16-19, Psalms 46:1.

ii. Never let down your trust in divine ability. 1 Kings 17:9-15.

iii. Last meal can become your first. 1 Kings 17:9-15.

iv. Your situation can receive divine intervention. John 5:1-11

v. There is always a word from God’s throne to end the worst. 2 Kings 7:1

vi. Hold on to God that owns the cattle upon a thousand hills. Psalm 50:11

vii. Wait for divine visitation. Genesis 30:22

viii. Trust in God Almighty for His presence never ceases. Hebrews 13:5

*LESSON OUTLINE TWO*

*HE IS YOUR VERY PRESENT HELP*

Psalm 46:1 tells us that God is our present help in trouble. This means that He is with us yo help us when we are going throuigh challenges and problems.

When we face challenges we must note the following:

1. God reigns supreme over all situations. Psalm 99:1; 24:1-2.

2. God cares for you, He will never abandon you. 1 Peter 5:6-7, Isaiah 49:15.

3. God hears all “cry” Psalm 22:24 even the cry of the poor, Psalm 34:6.

4. God is a always present help. Ps 46:1.

5. God has helped us before and can do it again. Heb 13:8

6. God knows who to use to restore and meet all expectations. 1 Kings 17:7-9.

*SUMMARY:* In times of troubles and tribulations which will always come, remember that you are not alone, the Lord is there to sustain you.