𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬 𝗠𝗔𝗡 𝗪𝗛𝗢 𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗦 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗚𝗢𝗗 𝗛𝗔𝗦 𝗔 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬

EVERY MAN WHO WALKS WITH GOD HAS A STORY

INTRODUCTION

From Genesis to Revelation, God has worked through men in different dispensations, revealing His will progressively. Though God’s dealings vary across time, one truth remains constant: men who walk with God have a testimony written by grace, faith, obedience, and purpose.

In the Dispensation of Grace, we do not imitate Israel’s law or kingdom promises, but we learn spiritual principles (Romans 15:4) while rightly dividing the Word of Truth (2 Timothy 2:15). These men show us how God works with humanity, and how grace ultimately culminates in the revelation given to Paul for today.

① ADAM — The FALLEN but FAVORED Man

Genesis 3:21; Romans 5:12

A. The Failure of Man – Adam disobeyed and brought sin. (Gen. 3:6)

B. The Forgiveness of God – God clothed Adam by blood sacrifice. (Gen. 3:21)

C. The Foreshadowing of Grace – Redemption pictured before the Law. (Rom. 5:19)

Dispensational Insight: Even before law, grace was hinted.

② NOAH — The OBEDIENT Overcomer

Genesis 6:8–9; Hebrews 11:7

A. The Call to Separation – Noah walked with God. (Gen. 6:9)

B. The Construction by Faith – He obeyed unseen commands. (Heb. 11:7)

C. The Compassion of God – Grace saved him from judgment. (Gen. 6:8)

Dispensation of Conscience → Human Government

③ ABRAHAM — The FAITHFUL Forefather

Genesis 12:1–3; Romans 4:3

A. The Promise Received – God called him out. (Gen. 12:1)

B. The Path of Faith – Believed before circumcision. (Rom. 4:10)

C. The Picture of Justification – Faith counted for righteousness. (Rom. 4:3)

Dispensation of Promise

④ JACOB — The STRUGGLING Servant

Genesis 32:24–28

A. The Conflict Within – Flesh vs. faith. (Gen. 32:24)

B. The Change by God – Name changed to Israel. (Gen. 32:28)

C. The Covenant Continued – God remains faithful. (Gen. 28:15)

⑤ JOSEPH — The SUFFERING Savior-Type

Genesis 50:20

A. The Betrayal Experienced – Rejected by brethren. (Gen. 37:28)

B. The Blessing Exalted – Raised by God. (Gen. 41:41)

C. The Benefit Extended – God used evil for good. (Gen. 50:20)

Strong Type of Christ

⑥ MOSES — The CALLED Commander

Exodus 3:10; Hebrews 11:24–26

A. The Call from God – Sent to deliver Israel. (Exod. 3:10)

B. The Choice of Faith – Refused Egypt. (Heb. 11:25)

C. The Communication of Law – Law given, not grace. (John 1:17)

Dispensation of Law

⑦ JOSHUA — The COURAGEOUS Conqueror

Joshua 1:6–9

A. The Commission Received – Lead Israel in conquest. (Josh. 1:6)

B. The Confidence Required – Be strong and courageous. (Josh. 1:9)

C. The Conquest Realized – Victory through obedience. (Josh. 11:23)

⑧ DAVID — The DEVOTED Disciple-King

1 Samuel 13:14; Acts 13:22

A. The Desire for God – A heart after God. (1 Sam. 13:14)

B. The Defeat of Giants – Faith over fear. (1 Sam. 17:45)

C. The Discipline of Sin – Grace restores fellowship. (Ps. 51:10)

⑨ SOLOMON — The WISE but WANDERING King

1 Kings 3:12; Ecclesiastes 12:13

A. The Wisdom Granted – God’s greatest gift. (1 Kings 3:12)

B. The Worldliness Grown – Heart turned away. (1 Kings 11:4)

C. The Warning Given – Fear God in the end. (Eccl. 12:13)

⑩ DANIEL — The FAITHFUL FORECASTER

Daniel 6:10; Daniel 12:4

A. The Discipline of Prayer – Consistent devotion. (Dan. 6:10)

B. The Deliverance by God – Lions’ mouths shut. (Dan. 6:22)

C. The Disclosure of Prophecy – End-time revelation. (Dan. 12:4)

Key prophetic bridge to Tribulation

⑪ PETER — The FAILING but FORGIVEN Fisherman

Luke 22:61–62; John 21:15–17

A. The Denial in Weakness – Fear overtook faith. (Luke 22:61)

B. The Discipline of Tears – Repentance followed. (Luke 22:62)

C. The Delegation to Feed – Restored to ministry. (John 21:17)

Apostle to Israel

⑫ PAUL — The GRACE-REVEALING Apostle

Acts 9:15; Ephesians 3:1–9

A. The Conversion by Grace – Enemy turned evangelist. (Acts 9:15)

B. The Commission to Gentiles – Mystery revealed. (Eph. 3:6)

C. The Completion of Doctrine – Body of Christ truth. (Col. 1:25)

Dispensation of Grace

CONCLUSION

Every man had a story, but Paul reveals our doctrine.

From Adam’s fall to Paul’s revelation, God shows progressive revelation.

We are not Israel, not under Law, not awaiting the Kingdom — we are members of the Body of Christ.

CALL TO ACTION

Believe the Gospel — 1 Corinthians 15:1–4

Rightly Divide the Word — 2 Timothy 2:15

Run the Race Faithfully — 2 Timothy 4:7–8

Preach Grace Boldly — Romans 16:25

FINAL THOUGHTS

God works through imperfect men

Faith always precedes blessing

Obedience matters in every dispensation

Failure is not final with God

Grace triumphs over sin

Prophecy confirms God’s plan

Law reveals sin

Grace reveals salvation

Christ is the center of history

Paul reveals our marching orders

The Body of Christ is heavenly

Walk with God — your story matters