Reference in the Bible Primary Reference: CFV Related References Summary of the Story The Ten Plagues of Egypt are faithful testimony to the power, justice, and goodness of God. God sent ten plagues upon Egypt through Moses and Aaron. Despite numerous warnings, Pharaoh hardened his heart until the plague, which actually turned Egypt upside-down. Finally, there was the death of the firstborn, and the Israelites could go free! This amazing story testifies to Christians that God listens to those who call for help, punishes evil justly, and fulfills His covenant of salvation you can bank on. Introduction The story of…
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Reference in the Bible Primary Reference Related References Summary of the Story Moses was attending the flock of his father-in-law when, near Mount Horeb, he saw a fire within a bush that did not burn up. As he drew near, God called to him out of the bush: “Moses! Moses!” And he said, “Here am I” (Exodus 3:5). He spoke his name as the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob; that he had heard the cries of those suffering in Egypt—and I quote verbatim. So God raised Moses to return to Egypt and free His people from slavery. Moses was…
Reference in the Bible Primary Reference Summary of the Story One of the most famous, encouraging stories in the Old Testament is Joseph, who went from prison to power. Betrayed by his brothers, sold into slavery, and falsely accused and imprisoned, Joseph remained an example of faithfulness to God. While in prison, God also gave him wisdom and the gift of interpreting dreams. Joseph understood that when Pharaoh summoned someone to interpret the troubling dreams he had had, God would listen. And Pharaoh saw that God was with Joseph and made him lord over all Egypt next to the throne.…
Reference in the Bible Primary Reference Related References Summary of the Story Jacob also ran from home out of fear for Esau and only did leave after being blessed by his father. His way to rest is resting with the stone for a pillow. In a dream while Jacob slept, God gave him this vision: A ladder was set up on the earth; her head reached to heaven, and angels were ascending from it and descending upon it. The content of the promise to Jacob (he will be blessed, his descendants will inherit the land, and God goes with him…
Reference in the Bible Primary Reference Summary of the Story One of the most marvelous examples in the Old Testament of God’s faithfulness is that Isaac was born. As it happened, Abraham and Sarah were old, after the age of childbearing, but God had promised them something even though they waited for many years; at the right time, God answered His promise. For Isaac, which means he laughs, was born to her, taking away years of waiting and disappointment. The birth of Isaac is a reminder to believers that when we are waiting on the promises of God, it will…
Reference in the Bible Primary References Summary of the Story Abraham’s Faith and God’s Covenant Promise (Genesis Chapters 12 through 17) The Story that Changed History (Gen 12:1-9) He was commanded by God to leave his country and go out in faith, not knowing where he (Abraham) went. Abraham followed through with obeying God’s instructions without rational thinking, as he only believed in God’s words alone. God has a covenant with Abraham, and with that, lives today with what he says: Abraham, I will bless you and your lineage and descendants to be more than trees or sands on the…
Reference in the Bible Primary Reference Summary of the Story This was some time after the great flood, and all the people on earth had one language, and they lived in Shinar. And they said, “Go to, let us build a city and a tower whose top may reach unto heaven, and let us make a name lest we be scattered abroad upon the face of the whole earth.” They wanted to learn in their power, not reverence to the Lord. The Lord then confounded their language so that they may not understand one another’s speech. Such was the work…
Reference in the Bible Primary References Summary of the Story The story of Noah’s Ark tells how God judged a world filled with violence and sin. Due to Noah’s faith and obedience, God commanded that Noah construct a massive ark to contain himself and his family plus a male and female of every species of animal saved from the coming flood in safety. It rained for forty days and forty nights until the flood on earth displaced all that water, but if you were in the ark, you were safe. When the waters went down, Noah gave thanks and worshipped…
Reference in the Bible Primary Reference Summary of the Story After all, while God certainly felt that we should do some kind of meaningful work since He created Adam (the first man) and placed him in the Garden of Eden to tend it. Then, God created a helper to assist Adam from one of his ribs. They were perfectly one with God, and they could eat from any tree but the Tree of Knowledge. The serpent tricked Eve into asking God whether or not he told them, and Adam & Eve partook of the fruit. That sin ushered death and…
Reference in the Bible Primary References Summary of the Story The Tale of Creation shows how God created the heavens, earth, and everything in between through his divine power. On the 1st days of creation, God created light, sky (firmament), land, and seas; on day three he created plants in one day, then sun, moon, stars, and animals, who are divided into birds, beasts, and creeping creatures. Along with mankind, humans were created last by a special act, creating a person reflecting His image. On the seventh day, God ceased from all His works and rested (Genesis 2:2–3). The point…