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. 

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