Human Responses to God
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2.4 Faith Over Fear
🔹 Story 1: David Faced Goliath with Confidence in God Main Characters: David, Goliath, Saul, Israelites, PhilistinesStory Summary: While Israel’s army trembled before Goliath, David—just a young shepherd—boldly stepped forward in faith, trusting God to give victory. With a sling and a stone, he defeated the giant.Key Verses: 1 Samuel 17Theme Connection: David overcame fear…
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2.5 Faith in the Impossible
🔹 Story 1: Abraham and Sarah Believed for a Child in Old Age Main Characters: Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, GodStory Summary: Though well beyond childbearing years, Abraham and Sarah believed God’s promise for a son. Despite their doubts, Isaac was miraculously born.Key Verses: Genesis 18:9–15; 21:1–7; Romans 4:18–21Theme Connection: Their faith held onto God’s word when…
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2.6 What Looked Like Failure but Became Victory
🔹 Story 1: Jesus’ Crucifixion Led to Resurrection Main Characters: Jesus, disciples, religious leadersStory Summary: Jesus’ death on the cross appeared to be a total defeat. His followers scattered in fear. But on the third day, He rose from the dead, defeating sin and death.Key Verses: Luke 24:18–26; John 19–20Theme Connection: The darkest moment in…
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2.7 Testing and Refining
🔹 Story 1: Abraham Tested with Isaac Main Characters: Abraham, Isaac, GodStory Summary: God asked Abraham to sacrifice his promised son, Isaac. Abraham obeyed, and at the last moment, God provided a ram. This test affirmed Abraham’s faith.Key Verses: Genesis 22:1–18Theme Connection: Abraham’s faith was proven through testing, and God refined his trust with blessing.…
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2.8 Faithful but Suffering (Responses)
🔹 Story 1: Job Remained Faithful Amid Suffering Main Characters: Job, Satan, God, Job’s friendsStory Summary: Job was a righteous man who lost his health, wealth, and children in a series of tragedies. Though deeply afflicted, he did not abandon his faith in God.Key Verses: Job 1–2; 19:25–27; 42:10–17Theme Connection: Job’s suffering was not punishment—it…
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2.9 Stories of Waiting on God
🔹 Story 1: Abraham and Sarah Waited for a son Main Characters: Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, GodStory Summary: God promised Abraham a son, but decades passed without fulfilment. In their old age, Isaac was finally born—just as God had said.Key Verses: Genesis 12:1–4; 17:15–21; 21:1–7Theme Connection: Their long wait tested their faith, but God’s timing revealed…