Walking With God Lesson 13 People who walked with God

11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm SummaryIntroduction: By this time, you would have understood that walking with God is not a stroll in the park. It starts with following Jesus by carrying our cross and denying ourselves. Then there is the Bible immersion, deeper devotion and continuing discipleship.

11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary 1. Enoch - Genesis 5:22-24 And Enoch walked with God… And all the days of Enoch were three hundred sixty and five years: And Enoch walked with God and he was not; for God took him. - Only other man to go to heaven without dying other than Elijah - As early as Genesis 3:8, God walked with man. What makes Enoch’s walk special? Introduction

11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary 2. Abraham - James 2:23 And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God - What are the implications do you think, to be called ‘a friend of God’? - What is it about Abraham’s friendship with God that enabled him to talk with God like he did in Genesis 18? Introduction 1. Enoch

11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary 3. Moses - Exodus 33:22 And it shall come to pass, while my glory passeth by, that I will put thee in a clift of the rock, and will cover thee with my hand while I pass by - Read Exodus 32:11 and see how Moses persuaded God to change His mind about destroying Israel. - What kind of mortal is it who takes it upon himself to tell God what to do. Introduction 1. Enoch 2. Abraham

11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary 4. Elijah -2 Kings 2:11 Behold, there appeared a chariot of fire, and horses of fire, and parted them both asunder; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven. - This event is like a page out of Superman comics. How do each of you imagine this event? - What kind of life do not merit a decay of our bodies? Introduction 1. Enoch 2. Abraham 3. Moses

11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary 5. Isaiah - Isaiah 6:1 In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple. - Isaiah’s life is one that is filled with extrordinary revelations from God - How did mere mortal man get to experience such wonders with God? Introduction 1. Enoch 2. Abraham 3. Moses 4. Elijah

11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary 6. Memorize the Word: -2 Corinthians 12:2-4 I knew a man in Christ above fourteen years ago,… such an one caught up to the third heaven. - Paul has an exceptional relationship with God, starting on the road to Damacus. - How do you think such visions contribute to his ministry? Introduction 1. Enoch 2. Abraham 3. Moses 4. Elijah 5. Isaiah 6. Paul

11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm Summary 7. John - Revelation 1:17 And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not; I am the first and the last - What is it like to get a glimps of heaven? - What would you say are the characteristics of John’s walk with God? Introduction 1. Enoch 2. Abraham 3. Moses 4. Elijah 5. Isaiah 6. Paul

11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm SummaryConclusion: 1. Does walking with God appeal to you? 2. What is it like for a mortal being to touch eternity? 3. All of us may not have a ‘third heaven’ vision, but go through a ‘Damascus’ experience. Describe yours. Introduction 1. Enoch 2. Abraham 3. Moses 4. Elijah 5. Isaiah 6. Paul 7. John

11am How to Call 11:15am Discussion 12pm SummaryApplication: Now that you have completed this series, keep in mind that your Christian faith is based on your relationship to God. Daniel 3:17-18 If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king. But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up. Introduction 1. Enoch 2. Abraham 3. Moses 4. Elijah 5. Isaiah 6. Paul 7. John