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Just like Me: Uncover the painful truth about your own struggles to reach perfection, through a careful study of the Patriarchs of the Bible
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Introduction 1 Corinthians 11:28
Just Like Me is a study of the Patriarchs of the Bible and their struggles. Isaac Esaus Joseph Jacob Moses Joshua Gideon Samsom
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Background Paul’s letter to church at Corinth
People were leaving the church hurt rather than helped Many divisions and schisms Small cliques Lack of effectiveness Paul’s advise Each man should examine himself
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Introduction Aim: To see how these men of God struggled daily “Just Like You and Me” to trust God Study how God used the Patriarchs (meaning founders) in scripture to illustrate God’s promises are true God calls us to finish our lives well by holding on to the truth To maintain life long faithfulness To see God’s faithfulness to us
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I. Faithful or Fickle Fickle Definition:
Unstable Faith comes and goes Matthew 7:26 Fickle people struggle with coming up with an explanation of why they believe what they believe
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I. Fickle or Faithful Faithful Definition:
Firmness Reliability Steadfastness A faithful man holds on confidently to his own integrity and to the precepts of the law and is strengthened by his confidence in God
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II. Motivation for our Faithfulness
Motivation for Faithfulness Because he is always faithful to us Matt. 7:7 Because God will never ask us to do something he is not willing to do himself Phil. 2:5 Because we are justified by our faith
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III. Method of Showing Faithfulness
We show our faithfulness in three ways Through our work Phil 2:12 Through our walk Psalm 39:1 Through our worship Psalm 29:1-2
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Homework For next week’s discussion Assignment 1: Mind Challenge (Lesson 1) Scripture References: Genesis 21:1-5; Genesis 24:62-67 Read and Research the above scriptures for understanding then answer the following questions. Be prepared to discuss your answers during next week’s lesson. Discussion Question 1: Consider the many ways in which our doubts can hinder God from using us for his glory. Discussion Question 2: As Christians what can we do to strengthen our trust in our almighty God.
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