Bible Study Archive
Giving: Unlocking the Heart of Good Stewardship (2010)
In this series you'll discover how giving is as much a part of spiritual growth as prayer and Bible study. And you'll learn about the rewards of cultivating wise financial habits and a generous heart. Above all, you'll find out how a lifestyle of giving reflects the heart of God, who freely gives his best to you.
Flawed: Imperfect People Chosen By God (2009)
This series has been created to help uncover real, applicable life lessons and explorations into God’s Word that will make discovering all of His promises a reality. Each week’s study will allow groups, large or small, to realize a genuine understanding of spiritual growth, and they will each reveal an exciting look into how we all fit into God’s masterful plan.
Uncommon: Compelled by God’s Calls (2009)
This study has been created to help us understand, not only how to hear God’s calls, but also how to act on what He asks us to do. Through looking at real people like Moses, Joshua and Rahab, we can understand the struggles we all have with faith and gain new perspectives on how He can be glorified through our decisions?
Passion Season Lecture Series -Come to the Cross (2009)
This study offers you to follow a Messiah who came not to inflict suffering on enemies unto death but to love enemies for the sake of their (our) life. It also invites us to trust in God for life even when appearances point to God-forsaken death.
The Letters of Paul to the Church -Invitation to Romans (2008)
This study, we explore together the impact Paul's letter has had on the church and indeed the whole of western civilization. In this letter (Epistle) Paul gives us his most detailed exposition of the gospel,systematic discussion of the whole plan of salvation.
Passion Season Lecture Series -Behold The Lamb of God (2008)
In this study, we explore together the foundations of our faith and through reflection and prayer see how strong these foundations are in our hearts.
The Word of God is the only real authority we have. His Word shines light upon human nature. More clearly, it shows us the way to God. It is in the Bible that we find the answers to life's most important questions. Therefore, we encourage you to have a great eagerness and more careful and candid study to find out just what it teaches.
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Everybody is guilty of not being perfect. We’ve all told lies. We’ve all had bad thoughts. We’ve stolen, cheated, been unfaithful, ungrateful and… well, “unperfect” for as long as we’ve been alive. We can’t help it; it’s just a part of who we are. For some people, it’s a bigger part than for others, but the point is, we’re fallen people. And no matter how hard we might try to do good, be good and influence other people to do and be the same, there’s just no way to not make mistakes. Sounds bad, doesn’t it? But here’s the good news: God uses imperfect people to fulfill His perfect plan.
It’s true, and in this series, Flawed: Imperfect People Chosen By God you’ll rediscover real examples from God’s word that prove how common people can and will be used in the most uncommon ways. Gideon was insecure. David committed adultery and murder! Jacob was a liar. Elijah showed a lack of faith in God. And Solomon, described as the wisest man on earth, showed a lack of wisdom.
The fact of the matter is that God doesn’t wait for us to become perfect before He uses us, and this series has been created to help uncover real, applicable life lessons and explorations into God’s Word that will make discovering all of His promises a reality. Each week’s study will allow groups, large or small, to realize a genuine understanding of spiritual growth, and they will each reveal an exciting look into how we all fit into God’s masterful plan.
Introduction
Flawed: Imperfect People Chosen by God
God can use people regardless of who they are or who they think they are. Jacob, a patriarch, was a master deceiver.Gideon, one of the most notable of Israel’s 15 judges, was insecure and full of self-doubt. David, the most beloved kingof Israel and the man after God’s own heart, was guilty of pre-meditated sin. David’s son Solomon, though wisest in all the land, sacrificed his kingdom as a result of the company he kept. Elijah took on the prophets of Baal—and with God’s help was triumphant—then wallowed in despair and hopelessness. Jonah—the prophet known as much for his mode of transportation as for his message—was prejudiced against the Ninevites, the very people to whom God had sent him.
God does not use perfect people but people who have been deceivers, swindlers, adulterers, and thieves. He does not leave them where they are, but, in His sovereignty, He moves in their lives to accomplish His purposes. Heroes are neither made nor born. Heroism is based solely on God’s providence. And every hero of the faith—except for Jesus Christ, the ultimate “super” hero—is flawed. So fear not. There is hope for every would-be hero. If God used these flawed heroes God can surely use you.
As you study these lessons, consider how God used each of these six biblical characters, despite their flaws.
Consider …
Have you used deceit to get what you wanted? Or have you fallen victim to someone else’s deceit? Why does God choose to bless us by including us in His redemptive plan, even when we act deceitful and sinful in our relationship with Him and others?
God does not choose anyone to receive His blessings based on any inherent or potential goodness. God freely and unconditionally chooses and bestows mercy and blessings apart from any human trait or effort to earn His love and favor.
Rediscover real examples from God’s Word that prove how common people can and will be used in the most uncommon ways. Gideon was insecure. David committed adultery and murder! Jacob was a liar. Elijah showed a lack of faith in God. And Solomon, described as the wisest man on earth, showed a lack of wisdom. The fact of the matter is that God doesn’t wait for us to become perfect before He uses us!
Lesson 1 : Jacob: Master of Deception
Lesson 2 : Gideon: Self-Doubter
Lesson 3 : David: Premeditated Sinner
Lesson 4 : Solomon: Unwise Lover
Lesson 5 : Elijah: Slow Learner
Lesson 6 : Jonah: Prejudiced Prophet
Be prepared to consider, examine, and evaluate God’s Word as you move through this study. Our prayer is that this study will give you the opportunity to understand God’s call on your life and experience His amazing love in new ways.
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