The Giving Prayer (Lk. 11:1-4)
What Spiritual Eyes See (2 Ki. 6: 8-23)
Courage for Your Calling (Josh. 1:1-9)
Bible Talk Outline The Giving Prayer Lk. 11:1-4 What Jesus gives ◊ Jesus gives us an example in prayer—observe Him (v. 1a) ◊ Jesus gives instruction in prayer—follow it (vv. 1b-2a) What we give ◊ We give reverence to God’s name—honor it (v. 2b) ◊ We give loyalty to God’s rule—proclaim and demonstrate it (v. 2c) What God gives ◊ God is giving—humbly ask for it (v. 3) ◊ God is forgiving—graciously mirror it (v. 4) ◊ God is power-giving—boldly receive it (v. 4b) Dr. Jim R. Coleman
Bible Talk Outline What Spiritual Eyes See 2 Ki. 6:8-23 ◊ Spiritual eyes recognize and honor God’s people (unlike Ben-Hadad, King of Aram/Syria, v. 8) ◊ Spiritual eyes foresee and frustrate evil plans (vv. 9-12) ◊ Spiritual eyes observe and respect godly leaders (unlike Ben- Hadad, vv. 13-14) ◊ Spiritual eyes behold God’s presence over fear’s presence (vv. 15-16) ◊ Spiritual eyes discern a strategy for victory (vv. 18-20) ◊ Spiritual eyes clarify choices for godly decisions (v. 21) ◊ Spiritual eyes look for peaceful solutions (vv.22-23) ◦ through mercy (v. 22a) ◦ through grace (vv. 22b-23) Dr. Jim R. Coleman
Bible Talk Outline Courage for Your Calling Josh. 1:1-9 ◊ The Lord speaks: “I am guiding you” (v. 1) ◊ The Lord challenges: “I am calling you” (v. 2) ◊ The Lord promises: “I have given (to) you…” (vv. 3-4) ◊ The Lord reassures: “I will be with you” (v. 5) ◊ The Lord encourages: “I will strengthen you” (vv. 6-7a, 9) ◊ The Lord instructs: “I will require you…” (vv. 7b-8) ◦ “to study” (v. 8a) ◦ “to follow” (vv. 7b, 8b) Dr. Jim R. Coleman
There’s Still More! Acts 1:1-11 (NLT) Bible Talk Outline · There’s still more of the Jesus story (v. 1) · There’s still more instruction through the Spirit (vv. 2, 3b) · There’s still more proof of the Risen Jesus (v. 3a) · There’s still more waiting on the Spirit (vv. 4-5) · There’s still more coming of the Kingdom (vv. 6-7) · There’s still more witnessing for Jesus (v. 8) · There’s still more hope of Jesus’ return (vv. 9-11) Dr. Jim R. Coleman