1. Just like Me:
Uncover the painful truth about your own struggles to reach perfection, through a careful study of the Patriarchs of the Bible

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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. 

10. Questions, Answers, Comments