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Old Testament

Noah (Gen 5:29-9:29)

  1. A faithful man in a wicked generation.
  2. A man who saved his family.
  3. Noah, the first zoo keeper.
  4. Reminders of God’s judgment (floating babies).

Babel’s tower (Gen 11:1-9)

  1. God confounds men: He is the author of confusion and division.
  2. Humor of man’s confused speech.

Abraham & Sarah (Gen 12:1-25:10)

  1. The life of the friend of God.
  2. The father of the faithful, with doubts – both Abraham (Gen 17:17) & Sarah (Gen 18:12) laughed.
  3. God’s promises are sure.
  4. Man’s impatience and its consequences – Hagar and Ishmael.
  5. The godly man’s boldness – recovery of Lot from 4 kings.
  6. God’s friend and his influence – discussion before Sodom & Gomorrah.
  7. The effect of compromise – Lot & his family in Sodom.
  8. God’s test – offering up Isaac. Gen 22:1-19
  9. A godly seed – sending back home to get Rebekah for Isaac.

Jacob

  1. Competition with Esau in the family.
  2. Seeks the LORD when going out.
  3. Leah & Rachael: God sides with underdogs.
  4. Jacob learns new tricks in Laban’s employ.
  5. How to be a prince with God – don’t give up in prayer. Gen 32:24-32
  6. Sorrow at losing his favored son.
  7. Joy at God’s deliverance & restoration of Joseph.

Moses

  1. God protects His people by their enemies – Moses in Pharaoh’s household.
  2. Learning patience on the backside of the desert.
  3. Never too old to serve – Moses started at 80.
  4. The meekest man – he never sought the job. Exo 4:1-17
  5. The plagues of Egypt – God’s power & humor. Exo 6:1-12:36
  6. Man’s nature – grumbling & complaining at freedom & blessing (Israel).
  7. Leadership lessons – complainers, jealousy & second guessers.
  8. The holiness of God – giving of the Law at Sinai. Exo 19:16-
  9. Man’s nature II – when the cat’s away (the golden calves). Exo 32:1-29
  10. Mistakes that cost – smiting, not speaking to, the rock. Num 20:1-13

Joshua

  1. A faithful young understudy to a great man.
  2. Faithful spy and messenger with Caleb. Num 13:26-14:10
  3. God strengthens to take command. Jos 1:1-18
  4. Faithful leader to the end. Jos 23:1-24:28

Caleb

  1. Faith spy and messenger with Joshua.
  2. Endured the punishment of others to get to his reward.
  3. Bold and courageous man for God to the end. Jos 14:6-15; 15:13-19

Ruth

  1. The faithful Gentile (Moabite). Ruth 1:6-18,
  2. Her care & affection for Naomi, her mother in law.
  3. God’s providence in life – Ruth’s hap. Ruth 2:1-3
  4. Great character will open all doors. Ruth 2:4-12

David

  1. A courageous, talented, godly young man.
  2. His zeal for the LORD in slaying Goliath. 1Sam 17:1-54
  3. The wise and gracious man. 1Sam 17:55-18:5
  4. The flawed man – “thou art the man” 2Sam 12:1-14
  5. Be sure your sin will find you out – Amnon, Absolum & Adonijah.
  6. The wise ruler – the house cleaning at his death bed. 1Ki 2:1-9

Esther

  1. An orphan girl in a foreign land comes out on top.
  2. God’s great providential care of His people.
  3. The comic ironies of Haman’s demise.

Nehemiah

  1. A course in Biblical Management 101.
  2. Having a vision.
  3. Powerful praying.
  4. Doing right under all circumstances.
    1. In spite of great difficulties & disappointments.
    2. In spite of external opposition & enemies.
    3. In spite of internal opposition.
  5. The importance of follow up.
New Testament

Jesus

  1. His humble birth and upbringing.
  2. His ministry.
    1. Peter walking on the water. Matt 14:22-33 (Mark 6:45-51)
    2. His miracles of healing, feeding, and raising the dead.
    3. The man of the Gadarenes Luke 8:26-39
    4. The man born blind John 9:1-38
    5. His contention with the religious rulers.
    6. The Great Debate Matt 22:15-46; Mark 12:13-37; Luke 20:20-44
  3. His death & resurrection.
    1. Fulfilling prophecy.
    2. Rejection by the masses.
    3. A man born to die.
    4. Unselfish sacrifice for others.
    5. His reappearance to His disciples
    6. Mary Magdalene at the tomb John 20:11-18
    7. The road to Emmaus Luke 24:13-35

The early church.

  1. Prayer in the upper room that lead to power at Pentecost.
  2. Paul’s conversion. Acts 9:1-31
  3. Cornelius’ conversion. Acts 10:1-48
  4. Peter’s deliverance from prison. Acts 12:1-19