Portraits Of Faith Of The Believer

Portraits of Faith of the Believer Faith - 1 a : allegiance to duty or a person : b (1) : faithfulness to one's promises (2) : seriousness of intentions 2 a (1) : belief and trust in and faithfulness to God (2) : belief in the traditional doctrines of a religion b (1) : firm belief in something (2) : complete trust 3 : something that is believed especially with strong conviction. Personalities Involved in Messiah's Coming Elizabeth and Zechariah: Parents of the Forerunner (Luke 1:5-14, 39-45, 57-58) Mary: Chosen for Blessing (Luke 1:26-38,46-49) Joseph: A Righteous Man (Matthew 1:18-21,24-25:2:13-15, 19-21,23) Mary: Mother of the Messiah (Luke 2:1, 4-20) John the Baptist: Messiah's Forerunner (Matthew 3:1-11; 11:7-10) Personalities in Jesus' Life and Ministry The Rich Man: Wrong Priorities (Mark 10:17-27) Mary and Martha: Friends of Jesus (Luke 10:38-42; John 11:20-27, 30-32) Pilate: Judge on Trial (John 18:31-38; 19:12-16a) Peter: Restored Leader (Luke 22:31-34, 54-62; John 21:17) Personalities in the Early Church Barnabas: Encourager and Enabler (Acts 4: 36-37; 9:26-27; 11:22-26; 15:36-41) Paul: Obedient Messenger (Acts 26:12-23, 27-29) Timothy: Valued Helper (Acts 16:1-5; Philippians 2:19-24; 1 Timothy 1:1-3; 2 Timothy 1:3-5) Priscilla and Aquila: Partners in the Gospel (Acts 18:1-4; 24-26; Romans 16:3-4; 1 Corinthians 16:19; 2 Timothy 4:19 Jesus' Responses to Faith Bold Faith (Mark 7:24-37) Confession of Faith and Affirmation (Mark 8:27-35; 9:2-7) Honest Faith (Mark 9:14-29) Faith and Sight (Mark 10:37-52) Notes:

Alexander City Apostolic Church – Adult Sunday school – August 22, 2004