14. Standing Before the King - Esther
Character Connections
Esther could have kept her identity as a child of God a secret from the king. God gave her the courage to stand up for what was right and stop injustice. When the Lord calls us to action, we don’t stand alone!
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12. The Fourth Man - Three Men in the Fiery Furnace
Character Connections
When you feel alone in the fire, remember there’s someone standing next to you – and He won’t burn.
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11. A New Branch from a Dead Tree - God Promises a Messiah to Jeremiah
Character Connections
God promised his prophet Jeremiah that he would bring life out of death. He kept his promise and sent his son to make all things new. In Jesus we are a new creation!
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10. The Throne Room - God Calls Isaiah
Character Connections
The Throne Room - God Calls Isaiah Can you imagine standing in the throne room of a king? It would be terrifying unless you knew he was a good king. Isaiah’s vision of God on a throne convicted Isaiah of his sin. Despite Isaiah’s sin, his good king offered forgiveness and a call to share his love. Through Christ we are given the same!
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09. Jonah Preaches to Nineveh
Character Connections
God uses his people to share and show his love with the world. Jonah didn’t want the job, but God’s love doesn’t stop!
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08. Jonah Flees from Nineveh
Character Connections
Sometimes it’s hard to know what God wants us to do; but often the choice between right and wrong is clear as day. Jonah knew what he should do, but he ran away from it. God didn’t leave him alone. He followed Jonah and put him back on the right path.
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07 Do You See It? – Elisha Traps Blind Arameans
Character Connections
God made all things; visible and invisible. There is a spiritual world around us that is just as real as the one we see. We can’t see God with our eyes, but we can see the ways in which he provides for us!
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06. Bathtime! – Naaman is Healed
Character Connections
Some children dread baths like Naaman did. Sometimes God works in ways that don’t make sense, but he can make us clean!
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05. Sometimes He Whispers - God Speaks to Elijah
Character Connections
In the Old Testament, God’s voice could be loud like thunder or heard through a burning bush. When he spoke to Elijah, his voice wasn’t what Elijah expected. Sometimes God whispers.
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04. Counterfeit – Elijah and the Prophets of Baal
Character Connections
Elijah faced incredible odds to turn the people’s hearts to the Lord instead of a counterfeit god. It appeared impossible, but the Lord worked a miracle. Nothing is impossible for God!
info_outlineOur identity is found in our relationship with God. He is the great creator and we are his creation! His identity as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit is a divine mystery, but he has shown us his character in Jesus!