Risk Takers - Set of 6

Adventure and Faith

Martin Luther shakes in his boots. Accused of being a criminal, and in danger of losing his life, he has to stand up for what he believes.

David Brainerd ventures into difficult wilderness territory in order to share the gospel. There are tough decisions to make during his travels. The risks are great but so are the needs.

William King simply obeys the Bible. It doesn't matter what the rich and powerful slave owners want—Jesus has other plans.

Brother Andrew risks his life so that Hungarians can read the Bible. But what about the Soviet troops who have invaded the country?

Nehemiah builds a wall while enemies plot to destroy his work.

Stephen prays to Jesus as an angry mob throws stones at him.

Strength and Devotion

Katherine von Bora escapes to freedom in a Fishmonger's cart—all because she knows she must worship God as the Bible tells her to.

Fidelia Fiske and her students wait with baited breath as a terrifying mob attack the school. Teaching the children about Jesus has brought danger to her door.

Amy Carmichael helps a young woman escape her angry family under cover of darkness. Amy longs for all young Christians to be free to worship God in India.

Lillian Dickson swallowed her fears and went on a very dangerous trek up mountains and through forests in order to reach remote villages with the good news of Jesus Christ.

Deborah takes charge of an army when no one else has the courage.

Jehosheba risks her life to rescue her nephew. The throne of Israel and more is saved because of her actions.

Danger and Dedication

William Tyndale secretly translates the Bible into English. He is in danger from being imprisoned by agents of the king and church.

Adoniram Judson risks his life so that Burmese people can hear the Gospel.

Jonathan Goforth survives an attack by Chinese rebels, but continues to preach to the people of China.

Bruce F. Hunt faces imprisonment for refusing to worship the emperor, but God gives him a song to encourage him.

Moses meets God at a burning bush and confronts Pharoah about setting his people free.

Paul is thrown into prison for sharing his faith, but he goes on to build the early church.

Fearless and Faithful

Elizabeth Welch faces exile in France and the dangers of an invading army.

Mary Slessor tries to stop the evil practices among an African tribe.

Mildred Cable travels thousands of miles and faces hardship and danger in China in order to share the Gospel with the Chinese people.

Gladys Aylward rescues a hundred Chinese children from the invading Japanese army and sets off with them through the mountains.

Ruth risks travelling to a new country in search of food and finds romance.

Abigail puts up with a difficult husband and provides food for the future king.

Facing Lions

A lion may not look that scary in the zoo but if it is prowling about at night then you'd make a run for it. Back in the days of the early church lions were sometimes used to attack Christians in the Roman arena. But there is another lion we all need to be aware of.

The Bible says that the devil, who is the adversary of all Christians, prowls like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. He wants to bring down God's people whenever he can. God's people need God's strength to stand up to this opposition.

So let's meet some people from the early church who did just that. Some faced down persecution and stood up for the truth of Christ. Others however, as we shall see, did not.

Characters:

• Apostle John
  
• Polycarp
  
• Blandina
  
• Constantine
  
• Arius
  
• Athanasius
  
• Anthony

Fighting Wolves

Wolves have had a bit of a Public Relations campaign lately. If fairy tales were being written today the wolf would save the three little pigs and escort Little Red Riding Hood to safety. But it wasn't always like that. People in the days of the early church saw wolves as wild predators. That's why the Apostle Paul described the false teachers who sought to destroy Christians as 'savage wolves'. There was great danger in the early church of those false teachers leading Christians into error by teaching lies.

So let's go to the very early years of the church to discover the names of those people who fought for and against God's truth.

Character:

• The Apostle James
  
• Basil the Great
  
• Ambrose of Milan
  
• Chrysostom
  
• Simeon Stylites
  
• Monica
  
• Augustine