Bible Talk Outline

Background: 1 Sa. 21:10-15

The Promise of Faith

◊ Wounded by constant lies (vv. 1-2)

◊ Faith chosen over fear (vv. 3-4a)

◊ Faith in the promise of God’s power (v. 4b)

The Promise of Comfort

◊ Wounded by plotting lies (vv. 5-6)

◊ Comfort in the promise of justice (v. 7)

◊ Comfort in sorrow (v. 8)

The Promise of Confidence

◊ Confidence in escape (v. 9)

◊ Confident praise for promises (v. 10)

◊ Confidence over fear (v. 11)

◊ Confidence for living (vv. 12-13)

Dr. Jim R. Coleman

The Keys to Contentment

Phil. 4:10-20

Bible Talk Outline

◊ Learning to be Contented with Concern (v. 10)

◊ Learning to be Contented above Circumstances (vv. 11-12)

◊ Learning to be Contented in Christ (v. 13)

◊ Learning to be Contented by Sharing (vv. 14-16)

◊ Learning to be Contented that God Rewards (v. 17)

◊ Learning to be Contented by Pleasing God (v. 18)

◊ Learning to be Contented by God’s Generosity (vv. 19-20)

◊ Learning to be Contented that God Gets the Glory (v. 20)

Dr. Jim R. Coleman

The Shepherd Who Stays

Jn. 10:11-18

Bible Talk Outline

◊ He stays to sacrifice—Jesus’ commitment is total

◦ because he is “good”—faithful character is essential (v. 11)

◦ because we “belong” to him—bonded relationship is

paramount (v. 12a, 13-15)

◦ because “attacks” and “scattering” kill—holy community

must be protected (v. 12b)

Do we stay sacrificially committed to the faith community?

◊ He stays to multiply---God’s Kingdom expanded (v. 16)

Do we stay excitedly committed to Kingdom expansion?

◊ He stays to fulfill—Jesus’ mission is accomplished

◦ because of his relationship with the Father—loving God is

the greatest motive (v. 17a)

◦ because he “can take…up” his life—the resurrection is

the greatest victory (v. 17b-18a)

◦ because he treasures the Father’s will—God’s will is the

greatest goal (v. 18b)

Do we stay lovingly committed to God’s will?

Dr. Jim R. Coleman