Ep 7. The Parable of The Widow and The Unjust Judge
- January 1, 2016
- 4 min
In episode 7 of season 2 of Parables of Jesus for Kids, viewers will explore the story of The Widow and The Unjust Judge. This parable, told by Jesus himself, illustrates the importance of persistence in prayer and having faith in God's justice.
The story begins with a widow who repeatedly goes to a judge seeking justice against her adversary. However, the judge is known for being unjust and refuses to listen to her plea. Despite this, the widow continues to come before the judge and plead her case. Finally, the judge gives in and grants her request simply because she is wearing him down with her persistence.
This parable shows that if an unjust judge will eventually give in due to persistence, how much more will God, who is just and merciful, respond to his faithful children? It teaches us that we must persist in prayer and have faith that God hears our requests and will provide justice.
Throughout the episode, children will watch as the widow comes before the judge time and time again, refusing to give up despite being repeatedly turned away. They will see the judge's frustration with her persistence, but also his eventual acquiescence to her request. Through this, children will learn the importance of not giving up and continuing to ask God for what they need.
The episode will also touch on the theme of God's justice. Children will learn that, though we may not always see immediate results, we can trust that God is just and will bring about justice in his own time. They will see that, though the unjust judge eventually gave in, it was only due to the widow's persistence. God, on the other hand, is always just and does not need to be persuaded.
In addition to these themes, the episode will also highlight the importance of faith. The widow's persistence was not enough on its own; she also had faith that justice would be done. Children will see that faith and persistence go hand in hand and that, by maintaining faith in God, we can find the strength to persist when we face difficult situations.
Overall, episode 7 of season 2 of Parables of Jesus for Kids is a powerful reminder of the importance of persistence, faith, and trust in God's justice. Children will be captivated by the story of the widow and the unjust judge, and will come away with a deeper understanding of what it means to be a faithful follower of Christ.