Human Responses to God
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2.1 When God Called, They Said Yes
2. Human Responses to God 🔹 Story 1: Abraham Obeyed and Left His Homeland Main Characters: Abraham, GodStory Summary: God called Abraham to leave his country and family to go to a land He would show him. Abraham obeyed without knowing the destination, trusting God’s promise.Key Verses: Genesis 12:1–4; Hebrews…
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2.2 Obedience Brings Blessings
🔹 Story 1: Noah Obeyed and Was Saved from the Flood Main Characters: Noah, GodStory Summary: God told Noah to build an ark in a world full of wickedness. Though it had never rained like that before, Noah obeyed every instruction, and his family was saved.Key Verses: Genesis 6:13–22; 7:1–5Theme…
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2.3 Disobedience Brings Consequences
🔹 Story 1: Adam and Eve Expelled from Eden Main Characters: Adam, Eve, GodStory Summary: God commanded Adam and Eve not to eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. When they disobeyed, they were banished from Eden and separated from direct fellowship with God.Key Verses: Genesis…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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:…
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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…
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2.10 Stories of Temptation and Victory
🔹 Story 1: Jesus Tempted in the Wilderness Main Characters: Jesus, SatanStory Summary: After fasting for 40 days, Jesus was tempted by Satan with food, power, and pride. Jesus resisted each temptation by quoting Scripture and remained sinless.Key Verses: Matthew 4:1–11; Luke 4:1–13Theme Connection: Jesus modelled victory over temptation through…
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2.11 Stories of Doubt Turned to Faith
🔹 Story 1: Thomas Doubted the Resurrection Main Characters: Thomas, Jesus, disciplesStory Summary: Thomas refused to believe Jesus had risen until he saw the wounds himself. When Jesus appeared and invited him to touch, Thomas declared, “My Lord and my God!”Key Verses: John 20:24–29Theme Connection: Doubt gave way to deep,…
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2.12 Stories of Blessing Through Obedience
🔹 Story 1: Noah Obeyed and Was Preserved from the Flood Main Characters: Noah, GodStory Summary: In a corrupt world, Noah obeyed God’s command to build an ark, even though rain had never occurred. His obedience saved his family and preserved life on earth.Key Verses: Genesis 6:13–22; 7:1–5Theme Connection: Obedience…
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2.13 Stories of Rejection for Righteousness
🔹 Story 1: Joseph Rejected by His Brothers Main Characters: Joseph, his brothers, JacobStory Summary: Joseph shared his prophetic dreams and lived righteously, which stirred jealousy and hatred among his brothers. They sold him into slavery, but God used it for good.Key Verses: Genesis 37:1–28; 50:20Theme Connection: Joseph’s righteousness and…