Making God Part of Your Family

Michael Grady has taught Children's Church, Sunday School, and Bible study groups of all ages for well over 30 years. Formerly, a certified public accountant and now an investment banker by trade, he is also a certified United Methodist lay speaker, evangelistic association leader, experienced educator, and professional speaker. He has previously authored two Bible study books as well as numerous published articles on religious topics and appeared on TV/Radio shows across the country. Originally from Opelika, Alabama, he currently lives with his wife, Nan, in Florence, South Carolina.

Introduction to Making God Part of Your Family

A Family Bible Study Book: Not Just a Storybook

Bible Background: Setting the Stage

Portraits of Christ

How True Are These Stories?

Volume 1: The Pentateuch

How to Use This Book

The Story of Creation

Creation Timeline

Science and the Bible

Mankind's Responsibility

Adam and Eve: The Garden and the Fall

Man and Woman: Adam and Eve

The Fall

Adam and Eve: Punishment and Redemption

Punishment for the Serpent/Satan with Redemption for Mankind

Punishment for Adam and Eve and for Humanity

Digging Deeper into the Story

Adam as a Portrait of Christ

Cain and Abel and Other Sons of Adam and Eve

Cain Kills Abel

Enoch and the Other Sons of Adam and Eve

Noah and the Ark

Preparing for the Flood

God's Judgment on Mankind

God Redeems Mankind

The Tower of Babel

The Power of Satan, the Devil

God Intervenes to Disrupt the Building of the Tower

God Calls Abraham

Abraham Obeys God's Call

Abraham Stumbles but Is Righteous Because He Believes

Abraham's Nephew Lot: A Righteous Man of a Different Sort

Abraham and Lot Enter the Promised Land

Lot Escapes the Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah

God's Provision for the Unworthy

Abraham's Son of Promise: The Birth of Isaac

God Can Deliver the Impossible, but Are We Ready?

God Delivers on His Promise

Abraham: The Sacrifice of Isaac

Abraham Put to the Test

Isaac, Portrait of Christ

God's Plan Revealed

Isaac and Rebekah

Isaac Needs a Wife

Rebekah Chooses to Follow a New God

Isaac: God's Chosen Child

Isaac Continues the Family Tradition

Turning the Other Cheek

Isaac's Family

The Next Generation

What Are Birthrights and Blessings?

Jacob Receives God's Blessing

Jacob Steals the Blessing

The Penalty of Deception

Jacob and God's Chosen Family: Part 1

Jacob Finds His Mother's Family

God Blesses Jacob with a Big Family

Jacob and God's Chosen Family: Part 2

God Blesses Jacob with Wealth

It Is Time to Go Home

Jacob and God's Chosen Family: Part 3

God Provides Protection for His Family

Jacob Returns Home and Confronts Esau

The Sons of Jacob

Trouble in Canaan

Judah's Big Mistake

The Meaning behind the Stories

Joseph, the Faithful Son of Jacob: Part 1

Joseph and His Brothers

Joseph in Slavery

Joseph, the Faithful Son of Jacob: Part 2

Joseph in Jail

Has God Forgotten Joseph?

Joseph Interprets Pharaoh's Dreams

Joseph, the Faithful Son of Jacob: Part 3

Joseph, the Prime Minister

Trusting When You Cannot See

Prophecy Comes True

Jacob and His Family Need Food, Too

Joseph, the Faithful Son of Jacob: Part 4

The Famine Continues

Joseph Tests His Brothers' Remorse

Joseph Reunites with His Family

Portraits of Jesus in the Story of Joseph

Postscript from the Story of Joseph

The Early Life of Moses

Israelites Endure Slavery

Moses Escapes to the Palace

Moses Seeks Out His People

The Call of Moses

The Burning Bush

God Delivers the Plan

Moses Delivers Israel from Egypt: Part 1

The Journey Back to Egypt

Moses Confronts Pharaoh

Moses Delivers Israel from Egypt: Part 2

God Sends Plagues on Egypt

The Final Plague: Death for Egypt

Preparing for the Passover

Moses Delivers Israel from Egypt: Part 3

The First Passover

The Exodus

The Parting of the Red Sea

Moses and Israel Wander in the Wilderness

God's Chosen People

Manna from Heaven

Miracles? What Miracles?

Moses Receives the Ten Commandments

The Ten Commandments

Applying These Laws to Our Lives

The Laws of Moses for a Sinful Chosen People

The Golden Calf

Who Is Levi and What Are Levites?

Moses Leads God's People to the Promised Land

Heading for the Promised Land

Entry into the Promised Land Delayed

The Promised Land Is for Everyone

Moses: Balaam and the Talking Donkey: Part 1

The King of Moab Seeks Help from the Man of God, Balaam

A Talking Donkey to Straighten Out Balaam

Moses: Balaam and the Talking Donkey: Part 2

God Gives His Blessing Even When Israel Does Not Know It

Evil Will Find a Way, but God Will Ensure Victory

Moses: The End of His Ministry

Moses, the Meekest Man on Earth

Moses, a True Man of God