Studies

Dr. McLain began his study of “Faith” on May 20, 1984. In this first introduction he begins with the past heroes of faith in scripture. The scripture reading is Hebrews 10:31-11:3 KJV: “31 It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. 32 But call to remembrance the former days, […]

View Lesson

This lesson was given by Dr. McLain on May 27, 1984.  Part 2 of this study on Faith covers the life of Abel. Abel was the first called out man in the Bible and he found favor in God’s sight because he believed God and offered the proper sacrifice. The scripture is Genesis 4:1-16 KJV: […]

View Lesson

Dr. McLain presented this lesson on June 3, 1984.  This lesson begins with Enoch, who walked with God. He was the seventh from Adam and found favor in God’s sight. He was alone in his walk as the world had turned away from God and profaned His name. Enoch speaks of our walk with God. […]

View Lesson

This lesson was taught by Dr. McLain on June 10, 1984.  In the first lessons we learned that we must first worship–then walk–then witness. Noah, by faith, witnessed to the world and by his faith in what God said to him, saved his household. The scripture for this lesson is Genesis 6:9-22 KJV: “9 These […]

View Lesson

This lesson was taught by Dr. McLain on June 17, 1984.  This lesson tells us about Abraham, the father of faith. Abraham speaks to us about obedience–he believed God without question. By faith he sojourned in the land of promise among strangers and by faith he offered up Isaac, his son, as a sacrifice. The […]

View Lesson

This lesson was taught by Dr. McLain on June 24, 1984.  This lesson continues with Sarah who was the only one mentioned who, through faith, saw her promise fulfilled before she died. Sarah speaks of a proper conclusion. Our faith heroes listened to the message God gave each of them. We also must remember what […]

View Lesson

This lesson was taught by Dr. McLain on July 1, 1984. With each hero of faith God selected the thing that was pleasing in His sight and this demonstrates to us that part of faith that will enable us to be well pleasing. This lesson presents the story of Jacob and Esau. Rebekah, Jacob and […]

View Lesson

This lesson was taught by Dr. McLain on July 8, 1984 and covers the faith of Jacob. By faith Jacob worshipped and then blessed the sons of Joseph, overcoming the will of man. The scripture is found in Genesis 47:28 through 48:22 KJV: “28 And Jacob lived in the land of Egypt seventeen years: so […]

View Lesson

This lesson was taught by Dr. McLain on July 15, 1984 and follows the faith of Joseph. By faith Joseph gave a commandment concerning his father, Jacob’s, bones. God demonstrates different aspects of faith in His Word than we would probably have chosen. However, this demonstrates waiting upon God. The scripture is found in Genesis […]

View Lesson

This lesson was taught by Dr. McLain on July 29, 1984 and covers the faith of Moses. Moses by faith refused to be called the son of pharaoh. He believed God when he was told he was a deliverer of his people. The scripture is found in Acts 7:20-29 KJV: “20 In which time Moses […]

View Lesson