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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
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
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
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
I. Faithful or Fickle
A. Fickle1. Definition:
a) Unstableb) Faith comes and goesc) Matthew 7:26
2. Fickle people struggle with coming up with an explanation of why they believe what they believe
I. Fickle or Faithful
B. Faithful1. Definition:
a) Firmnessb) Reliabilityc) Steadfastness
2. 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
II. Motivation for our Faithfulness
A. Motivation for Faithfulness1. Because he is always faithful to us
Matt. 7:7
2. Because God will never ask us to do something he is not willing to do himself
Phil. 2:5
3. Because we are justified by our faith
III. Method of Showing Faithfulness
A. We show our faithfulness in three ways1. Through our work
a) Phil 2:12
2. Through our walka) Psalm 39:1
3. Through our worshipa) Psalm 29:1-2
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.
Questions, Answers, Comments