Relationships and Community
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6.1 Marriage Stories in the Bible
6. Relationships and Community 🔹 Story 1: Adam and Eve – The First Marriage Main Characters: Adam, Eve, GodStory Summary: God created Eve as a companion for Adam and instituted the first marriage in Eden. Their union reflected companionship, unity, and God’s design for family.Key Verses: Genesis 2:18–25Theme Connection: Marriage…
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6.2 Child Stories in the Bible
🔹 Story 1: Samuel Dedicated to the Lord as a Child Main Characters: Hannah, Elkanah, Samuel, EliStory Summary: Hannah prayed for a child and vowed to dedicate him to God. When Samuel was born, she brought him to the tabernacle where he grew up serving the Lord under Eli.Key Verses:…
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6.3 Family Stories in the Bible
🔹 Story 1: Noah’s Family Saved in the Ark Main Characters: Noah, his wife, sons (Shem, Ham, Japheth), their wivesStory Summary: God instructed Noah to build an ark before the flood. His entire family entered the ark and was preserved, showing the impact of one man’s faith on his household.Key…
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6.4 Stories of Hospitality and Kindness
🔹 Story 1: Abraham Welcomed Three Strangers Main Characters: Abraham, Sarah, the three visitors (angels/the Lord)Story Summary: Abraham saw three men approaching and ran to welcome them. He offered food, water, and rest. The visitors revealed that Sarah would soon have a son.Key Verses: Genesis 18:1–15Theme Connection: Genuine hospitality opens…
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6.5 Stories of Hospitality Rewarded
🔹 Story 1: Abraham Welcomed Strangers and Received a Promise Main Characters: Abraham, Sarah, three visitors (angels/the Lord)Story Summary: Abraham warmly welcomed three travellers, offering rest and a feast. The visitors revealed themselves as messengers of God and announced Sarah would bear a son.Key Verses: Genesis 18:1–15Theme Connection: Abraham’s generous…
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6.6 Stories of Generational Sin and Redemption
🔹 Story 1: Adam and Eve – Sin Enters the World, Redemption Promised Main Characters: Adam, Eve, God, serpentStory Summary: Adam and Eve’s disobedience brought sin and death into the world, affecting all generations. Yet in the same moment, God promised a future Redeemer who would crush evil.Key Verses: Genesis…
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6.7 Stories of Faith Passed to the Next Generation
🔹 Story 1: Abraham to Isaac – Covenant Faith Continued Main Characters: Abraham, Isaac, GodStory Summary: God made a covenant with Abraham and reaffirmed it to Isaac, who learned to walk in the same trust and obedience. Isaac built altars and called on the Lord as his father had.Key Verses:…
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6.8 Stories of Redemption and Restoration
🔹 Story 1: Joseph – From Betrayal to Blessing Main Characters: Joseph, his brothers, PharaohStory Summary: Joseph was sold into slavery by his brothers and imprisoned unjustly. Yet God raised him to second-in-command in Egypt, using him to save many during famine and to reconcile with his family.Key Verses: Genesis…
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6.9 Stories of the Poor and Beggars
🔹 Story 1: Lazarus and the Rich Man Main Characters: Lazarus (poor man), unnamed rich man, AbrahamStory Summary: Lazarus, a beggar covered in sores, sat at the gate of a rich man’s house longing for scraps. In death, Lazarus was carried to Abraham’s side, while the rich man faced torment.Key…
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6.10 People Who Gave Away Their Wealth for God
🔹 Story 1: The Rich Young Ruler Challenged to Give All Main Characters: Jesus, rich young rulerStory Summary: A wealthy man asked Jesus what he must do to inherit eternal life. Jesus told him to sell all he had, give to the poor, and follow Him. The man went away…
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6.11 Riches vs True Treasure
🔹 Story 1: The Rich Young Ruler Walked Away from Jesus Main Characters: Jesus, rich young rulerStory Summary: A wealthy man asked Jesus how to gain eternal life. Jesus told him to sell all he had and follow Him. The man went away sad because his heart was tied to…