People God Used
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3.1 God Uses Ordinary People
3. People God Used 🔹 Story 1: David the Shepherd Became King Main Characters: David, Samuel, Jesse, GoliathStory Summary: David was the youngest son of a shepherding family, overlooked even by his own father. But God chose him to defeat Goliath and later to rule Israel.Key Verses: 1 Samuel 16:1–13; 17:32–50Theme Connection: God saw potential…
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3.2 God Chose the Unlikely
🔹 Story 1: David, the Youngest Son, Anointed King Main Characters: David, Samuel, Jesse, David’s brothersStory Summary: When Samuel came to anoint the next king, he assumed it would be one of Jesse’s older sons. But God chose David, the youngest, a humble shepherd boy.Key Verses: 1 Samuel 16:1–13Theme Connection: God doesn’t choose based on…
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3.3 God Chooses the Younger Over the Older
🔹 Story 1: Jacob Chosen Over Esau Main Characters: Jacob, Esau, Isaac, RebekahStory Summary: Though Esau was the firstborn, God chose Jacob to carry on the covenant blessing. Jacob received both the birthright and the blessing, fulfilling God’s sovereign plan.Key Verses: Genesis 25:21–34; 27:1–40; Romans 9:10–13Theme Connection: God’s choice reversed cultural norms, showing His purposes…
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3.4 Small Things, Big Impact
🔹 Story 1: David’s Sling Defeated a Giant Main Characters: David, Goliath, Israelites, PhilistinesStory Summary: While others feared Goliath, David stepped forward with only a sling and five stones. With one small stone and great faith, he struck down the giant.Key Verses: 1 Samuel 17:40–50Theme Connection: God used a simple weapon in the hands of…
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3.5 God Turns Weakness into Strength
🔹 Story 1: Moses’ Speech Problem Became God’s Mouthpiece Main Characters: Moses, God, Aaron, PharaohStory Summary: When God called Moses to lead Israel, Moses protested that he was “slow of speech.” God promised to be with him and speak through him, using even his weakness for deliverance.Key Verses: Exodus 3–4Theme Connection: What Moses saw as…
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3.6 The Power of Humility
🔹 Story 1: Naaman Healed After Humbling Himself Main Characters: Naaman, Elisha, Naaman’s servantsStory Summary: Naaman, a powerful commander with leprosy, initially refused Elisha’s simple instructions to wash in the Jordan River. After humbling himself and obeying, he was healed completely.Key Verses: 2 Kings 5:1–15Theme Connection: Pride delayed his healing, but humility opened the door…
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3.8 Mistakes Became Miracles
🔹 Story 1: Abraham’s Impatience Led to a Covenant Reminder Main Characters: Abraham, Sarah, Hagar, Ishmael, IsaacStory Summary: Abraham and Sarah took matters into their own hands and had a child (Ishmael) through Hagar. While this caused lasting tension, God still fulfilled His promise through Isaac and used Ishmael to birth a great nation.Key Verses:…
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3.11 Stories of Calling from a Young Age
🔹 Story 1: Samuel Heard God as a Boy Main Characters: Samuel, Eli, GodStory Summary: As a young boy serving in the temple, Samuel heard God call him during the night. Though unfamiliar with God’s voice, he responded in obedience and became a prophet in Israel.Key Verses: 1 Samuel 3:1–21Theme Connection: God doesn’t wait for…
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3.13 Stories of God Using Unlikely Messengers
🔹 Story 1: Balaam’s Donkey Spoke God’s Warning Main Characters: Balaam, donkey, angel of the LordStory Summary: When Balaam stubbornly ignored God’s warnings, God opened the mouth of his donkey to speak and rebuke him. The donkey’s words saved Balaam from destruction.Key Verses: Numbers 22:21–35Theme Connection: God can speak through even the most unexpected vessels…