If the title is crossed out, it indicates that lesson has been taken.
Finances
Pretty straight forward, stories that deal with money.
- Ananias and Sapphira: This couple decided to hold back on telling the whole truth regarding the sale of a piece of land.
- Jesus Watching People Give: Jesus makes a powerful illustration while watching people give their offering.
Paying the Temple Tax: The question of paying taxes is addressed.- Call of Abraham (the part where he is in Egypt): God promises to bless Abraham and make him a wealthy nation.
Speckled, Spotted, & Streaked: Jacob uses a unique livestock breeding method for financial gain.- Wise Investing: A wealthy man gives three people money to invest while he is away.
- Healing Dorcas: Dorcas was a productive woman who died and was raised again.
Onesimus (Philemon): A runaway slave returns to his master.
Failure
Times when somebody blew it or did’t accomplish what they hoped
- Peter’s Denial (Jewish Trial Story): After telling Jesus he would stick with him to death, Peter denies even knowing Jesus at his trial.
- Saul’s Disobedience: King Saul was told to destroy an army but he failed and it brought consequences.
- Bathsheba: King David lusts after someone else’s wife and it leads to adultery and murder.
- Woman Caught in Adultery: Woman is brought before Jesus as a test of how he would handle the failure of this woman.
- The God Who Sees Me: Sarah tries to manage God’s promise to Abraham by giving Hagar to bear a son.
- She’s My Sister: Abraham claims that his wife Sarah is his siter for protection.
- Spitting in Her Face: Aaron and Miriam criticize Moses and it brings punishment.
- Twelve Spies: Ten of the twelve that were sent out failed to trust God.
- Korah’s Rebellion: A revolt against Moses leadership is powerfully squashed.
Speak to the Rock: Moses in anger strikes a rock to bring forth water.- Achan: He disobedy by stealing things that he should not have taken.
- Tamar: Amnon rapes Tamar and it got him killed.
- Gehazi: After the king is healed, Elijah’s servant goes back and lies by asking for payment.
Winning Back Two Disciples: The story of doubting Thomas and Peter not believing.- Moses Killing Egyptian: Angered over seeing the mistreatment of the Jews, Moses murders an Egyptian.
Focus
Stories of leadership, getting something done, accomplishment
- Rebuilding the Walls: Nehemiah succeeds in the daunting task of rebuilding a wall in the midst of opposition.
- Esther Saves Her People: By being in a unique place of access, Esther steps out in faith to help save her people.
- Daniel’s Decision: When his faith is challenged, Daniel chooses to remain faithful to God by standing up to the king.
Gideon’s 300 Men: A dramatic demonstration of God’s power by seeing victory in battle with only 300 soldiers.- Rebekah: The servant finding Issac’s wife Rebekah stays focused on the task.
- Isaac, the Well Digger: A controversy over well placement leads to a negotiated agreement.
- Joseph’s Rise to Power: As a foreigner, Joseph shows wisdom and leadership that leads to increased responsibility.
- The Tabernacle: After an intense spiritual experience, Moses leads the people in building a tabernacle.
Sun Standing Still: Joshua asks the Lord for more time and the sun stops.- Ruth & Boaz: Ruth’s strategic planning and Boaz calculated response result in a marriage.
Jonathan’s Victory: A battle with the Philistines has a lot of interesting angles.- Goliath: A small shepherd slays a giant by following a strategic plan.
- David’s Mighty Man: Loyalty is demonstrated by accomplishing a specific task.
- Building an Empire: Even with significant failures, David’s leadership helps build a great empire.
- Jehoshaphat’s Victory: Good leadership combined with a unified following brings success against their enemies.
- Josiah’s Reforms: One of the most unique kings of Israel who followed God wholeheartedly.
- Paul, from Worship to Stoning: A man with passion that continued his entire life.
Family (Relationships)
Relationships in general, needed a word starting with “F”, could be parenting, marriage, or friendships)
Joseph’s Family Reunion: After years of no contact, a famine brings the family together in a dramatic way.- Ruth and Naomi: Ruth chooses to stay close to her mother-in-law after serious family tragedy strikes.
Twelve Year Old Jesus: Jesus gets separated from his family during the annual visit to Jerusalem.Rebecca – Wife for Issac: A servant is sent back to homeland to find a wife for Issac.- Adam & Eve: The first family and how marriage is God’s idea.
- Zipporah: The wife of Moses is involved in a unique and dramatic lesson for Moses.
- Abigail: David commends her wisdom in intervening in a situation that was escalating quickly.
- Shunammite Woman: Interesting family interactions with a son, a death and a recovery.
- Gomer: The prophet Hosea is told to marry a prostitute and some unique things happen.
- Four Friends and a Hole in the Roof: Four friends bring a paralytic to Jesus for healing.