Like lining up a series of marks to draw a straight line, God’s Word often points us to God’s work in the past and in the present in order that we may see a straightway into the future.
We will look at seven people, each representing an era in God’s great plan. These are seven stories, but, from God’s perspective, it is one story. It’s His story about what He wants to do with human history, and what He wants to do with each of us.
Israel, adjusting to the Promised Land, was surrounded by enemies. The people of Israel were called to be God's special people, but were prone to corruption. Samson, the last of the Judges, is listed as a hero of the faith. There are similarities between the days of the Judges and ours. God is looking for men and women of faith, albeit flawed, to turn the tide.
Scripture: Judges 13:1-16:31
Under theocratic rule, Israel had acnowledged Jahve as King. But they wanted a king like the neighboring cities and states. God warned them about the downside of monarchies. He reluctantly gave them a king, but imposed strict limitations. The king was responsible for the welfare of God's people. Saul, the first king, was deposed; David, a man after God's own heart, took over.
Scripture: 1 Samuel
Explore the significance of the Covenant, the Promised Land, Jerusalem, and the Temple. Ezra returns to Jerusalem for a teaching ministry; Nehemiah returns to Jerusalem to rebuild the walls of the city.
What impact do the attitiudes and actions of these men have on me?
Scripture: Ezra, Nehemiah
The mission of the Incarnate Christ was to make the invisible God known and "to seek and to save the lost." The meeting of Jesus and the Samaritan woman illustrates this ministry.
Scripture: John 4:1-4:42
Pontius Pilate presiding over the trial of Jesus asked, "What then shall I do with Jesus who is called Christ?" He asked the right question, but gave the wrong answer.
Scripture: John 18:1-19:16
Stephen is described as a man whose life was irreproachable, whose deeds were irrefutable, and whose words were irresistible.
Scripture: Acts 6:1-7:50
John, in the spirit, narrates "the revelation of Jesus Christ." Jesus Christ, "alive for evermore," appears and instructs John to write. The seven churches of Asia Minor need instruction, encouragement, and rebuke.
Scripture: Revelation
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