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PAUL, THE APOSTLE: THE GREATEST APOSTLE PAUL, THE PROPHET OF CHRIST, WAS BORN IN TARSUS, AN IMPORTANT ROMAN CITY IN THE PROVINCE OF CILICIA LOCATED ON THE NORTHEASTERN SHORE OF THE MEDITERRANEAN, ABOUT 400 MILES NORTH OF JERUSALEM. BECAUSE HE WAS BORN A ROMAN IN A ROMAN CITY, PAUL WAS A ROMAN CITIZEN,…

Thesis: To look at a life that exemplifies what it means to be truly converted in order to help us learn how to live such a life. Introduction: (1) Paul is known as one of the greatest characters in the Bible. (2) He called upon others to imitate his life in the areas in which he was imitating the life…

Text: Genesis 37 – 50 Thesis: To note that God can use us for His glory in whatever situation we may find ourselves. Introduction: (1) His name means: “May God add or increaser” (Lockyer). (2) His was the 11th son of Jacob, the 1st of Rachel (cf. Gen. 30.22-24). (3) A verse that aptly describes his life…

Introduction: (1) Based upon external evidence (e.g., Papias, Irenaeus, Tertullian & Origen), John Mark is the most likely human author of the second gospel account as arranged in our English translations. (2) Who is John Mark and what can we as Christians learn from him today? Discussion: I. Lesson…

Thesis: To note that the Lord can use people for good works despite their shortcomings and mistakes. Introduction: (1) Peter’s name means “rock/stone.” (2) Peter was one of the original 12 apostles. (a) His original occupation was a fisherman. (b) His brother, Andrew, brought him to Jesus. (3) Peter…

Text: 1 Samuel Thesis: To note Samuel’s faithfulness to God so that we today may emulate it. Introduction: (1) Samuel’s name means “name of God.” (2) He was the son of Elkanah and Hannah. (a) Hannah’s womb was barren and she prayed for a child whom she promised to dedicate to God’s service. (b) God answered…

Text: Genesis 6.8 – 9.29 Thesis: To study the life of Noah in order to encourage us to live a life which finds favor in the eyes of the Lord Introduction: (1) His name means “rest.” (2) He was the son of Lamech. (3) The Biblical record about his life begins with him being 500 years old. (4) The Bible…

Introduction: (1) Joshua’s name means “salvation.” (2) He was the son of Nun and of the tribe of Ephraim (cf. Num. 13.8). Discussion: I. Faithful as a Servant A. He is introduced as a servant to Moses during the war with the Amalekites (Exod. 17.8-13). B. He was privileged to journey with Moses on Mt.…

Text: Gen. 12.1ff. Thesis: To note Abraham’s walk of faith in order to encourage us on our walk of faith. Introduction: (1) 2 Cor. 5.7 – Walk by faith and not by sight (2) His name means “father of a multitude” (Abram – “exalted father” – changed in Gen. 17). (3) In Isa. 41.8, he is called “the friend…

Introduction: (1) What do you think of when someone mentions Moses? Ten Commandments? Ten Plagues? (2) Let us note the man Moses: Discussion: I. His Life in Egypt: A. Due to the Pharaoh’s command to have all of the Israelite’s sons drowned, Amram and Jochabed hid Moses in a basket on the Nile River in…

Introduction: (1) Esther’s name means “star” (original name was Hadassah – “myrtle”). (2) This book is unique: (a) No direct mention of God. (b) Story is read each year at the Feast of Purim. (3) Let us note 2 main points throughout the story: (a) God’s providence (b) Man’s courage Discussion: A. Exit…

Text: Job Thesis: To note that we must be faithful to God regardless of our situation because God is in control and in the end everything will be as it should. Introduction: (1) Job’s name means “he who weeps.” (2) The date of the book bearing his name: (a) Job, the patriarch, lived sometime around the…