God’s Nature and Ways
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1.1 God’s Plan Was Different but Greater
1. God’s Nature and Ways 🔹 Story 1: Abraham Expecting a Normal Son Main Characters: Abraham, Sarah, IsaacStory Summary: Abraham and Sarah waited years for a child. They assumed the promise would be fulfilled through human means, even trying to help it along through Hagar. But God gave them Isaac—born miraculously in old age.Key Verses:…
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1.2 Unexpected but Better
🔹 Story 1: David Anointed King Instead of His Brothers Main Characters: David, Samuel, Jesse, David’s brothersStory Summary: When Samuel came to anoint a new king, he expected to choose one of Jesse’s older, stronger sons. But God chose David, the youngest shepherd boy—unexpected, but a man after His own heart.Key Verses: 1 Samuel 16:1–13Theme…
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1.3 From Evil to Good
🔹 Story 1: Joseph’s Betrayal Became Egypt’s Salvation Main Characters: Joseph, his brothers, PharaohStory Summary: Joseph was sold into slavery by his jealous brothers, wrongly imprisoned, and forgotten. Yet God raised him up to save Egypt and surrounding nations during a great famine.Key Verses: Genesis 37; 39–50Theme Connection: What his brothers meant for evil, God…
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1.4 God’s Promises Took Time but Were Fulfilled
🔹 Story 1: Abraham and Sarah Waited for Isaac Main Characters: Abraham, Sarah, IsaacStory Summary: God promised Abraham a son, but the fulfilment didn’t come until decades later—long after they were past childbearing age. Isaac was born exactly as God had said.Key Verses: Genesis 12:1–4; 17:15–21; 21:1–7Theme Connection: God’s promise seemed delayed, but it arrived…
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1.5 Late but Better
🔹 Story 1: Abraham and Sarah Had Isaac in Old Age Main Characters: Abraham, Sarah, IsaacStory Summary: God promised a son, but Abraham and Sarah waited for decades. When Isaac was finally born in their old age, it was clearly a miracle, not human effort.Key Verses: Genesis 17:15–21; 21:1–7Theme Connection: The delay magnified God’s power—what…
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1.6 God Provides in Unexpected Ways
🔹 Story 1: Manna and Quail in the Wilderness Main Characters: Moses, Israelites, GodStory Summary: As the Israelites journeyed through the wilderness with no food, God provided bread from heaven (manna) every morning and quail in the evening—something they had never seen before.Key Verses: Exodus 16:1–36Theme Connection: God provided in a new and miraculous way,…
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1.11 Stories of God Working Through Conflict
🔹 Story 1: Joseph’s Family Conflict Led to National Salvation Main Characters: Joseph, his brothers, PharaohStory Summary: Joseph’s brothers sold him out of jealousy, creating deep family conflict. But through the betrayal, God positioned Joseph to save Egypt and Israel from famine.Key Verses: Genesis 37; 39–50Theme Connection: Family strife became the pathway to regional provision…
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1.12 Stories of Divine Order and Instruction
🔹 Story 1: Creation and God’s Ordered Design Main Characters: God, Adam, EveStory Summary: In six days, God created the universe with structure and sequence—light, land, vegetation, animals, and humans—each according to His divine plan.Key Verses: Genesis 1–2Theme Connection: God’s nature is orderly; creation reflects His wisdom, precision, and purpose. 🔹 Story 2: Noah’s Instructions…
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1.15 Second Chances
🔹 Story 1: Peter Denied Jesus but Was RestoredMain Characters: Peter, JesusStory Summary: Peter denied Jesus three times during His trial. After the resurrection, Jesus personally restored him and reaffirmed his calling to lead and feed His flock.Key Verses: Luke 22:54–62; John 21:15–19Theme Connection: Peter’s failure did not disqualify him—Jesus gave him a second chance…