<<

Adam &

† They were the first man † God changed his † He was a skilled musician and woman, created by God in his from Abram. and songwriter. image and likeness. † God made a with him—an unconditional † God called him to be the second king of Israel, † They lived in peaceful friendship with God, each promise of faithfulness. and he ruled for forty years. other, and all creation. † God’s promise to him included a special land and † He made the capital of Israel. † They disobeyed God and committed the first sin, a countless line of descendants that would include which we call original sin. Christ. † He defeated the enemies of Israel and expanded its territory. † Jesus restored humanity’s relationship to God that † He was the father of and . was damaged by their sin. † The twelve tribes of Israel were united into one nation under him.

Copyright © 2009 by Mary’s Press Copyright © 2009 by Saint Mary’s Press Copyright © 2009 by Saint Mary’s Press

Deborah &

† God called her to provide † The Persian emperor sent † God called him to be a and leadership in the . them to rebuild Jerusalem and through a powerful vision in the Temple. the Temple after the Babylonian Exile. † She called to lead the against the † He advised the kings of (in the southern Canaanite army. † They appointed scribes and judges to establish law kingdom) to trust God’s power. and order. † She praised the woman, , who killed the † He criticized how the rich treated the poor. Canaanite commander. † They fought against foreign influences. † He predicted the coming of a suffering servant who † She sang praise to God for working through † Under their leadership, the people rededicated would fulfill God’s plan. unexpected heroes. themselves to God and the Covenant.

Copyright © 2009 by Saint Mary’s Press Copyright © 2009 by Saint Mary’s Press Copyright © 2009 by Saint Mary’s Press

Moses

† He was found and raised † He was the son of King by Pharaoh’s daughter as her own son. David and and had many brothers. † He saw and heard God in the form of a burning † He was famous for his wisdom. bush. † He built the Temple in Jerusalem in seven years. † He led the Israelites out of Egypt. † His wives led him to worship other gods. † God gave the Ten Commandments to him on . † He reigned as king for forty years. Actual posters are 11 X 17 inches each.

Copyright © 2009 by Saint Mary’s Press Copyright © 2009 by Saint Mary’s Press Copyright © 2009 Saint Mary's Press