2. …the reality, however, is found in Christ” (Col 2:17 NIV). …the reality, however, is found in Christ” (Col 2:17 NIV). Numerous stories in the Bible with similar plots & angles. They could sell their stories to reality tv! Motivated by faith in God rather than fame & recognition.

3. POPULARITY WEALTH WINNING THE RACE Pursue a personal relationship with Jesus Christ!

4. You be the judge!

5. Gets a message from God about something called rain! Gets a message from God about something called rain! Follow him through wild adventures during months & years of working on this strange thing called an ARK. Follow him through wild adventures during months & years of working on this strange thing called an ARK. Ridicule from neighbors would fit right in with our competitors’ shows. Ridicule from neighbors would fit right in with our competitors’ shows. Mystery Guest #1

7. Would probably be considered pretty eccentric. Would probably be considered pretty eccentric. Had strange beliefs about what food he ate. Had strange beliefs about what food he ate. Friends who were thrown into a fiery furnace. Friends who were thrown into a fiery furnace. Interprets handwriting on the wall. Interprets handwriting on the wall. Friends with the king, but others are jealous so into the lion’s den he goes. Friends with the king, but others are jealous so into the lion’s den he goes. And out he comes without a bite mark on his body! And out he comes without a bite mark on his body! Mystery Guest #2

9. A celebrity with natural beauty. A celebrity with natural beauty. Months of beauty treatments to make her more attractive to the King of Persia. Months of beauty treatments to make her more attractive to the King of Persia. This Jewish orphan girl was chosen to be the next Queen. This Jewish orphan girl was chosen to be the next Queen. Risked it all when she confronted the King about the treatment of the Jews. Risked it all when she confronted the King about the treatment of the Jews. Mystery Guest #3

11. Young girl in Egypt. Young girl in Egypt. Had a new baby brother, but all male babies were to be killed. Had a new baby brother, but all male babies were to be killed. Mother placed Moses in a basket & told his sister to make sure he stayed safe. Mother placed Moses in a basket & told his sister to make sure he stayed safe. The baby was rescued by none other than Pharaoh’s daughter. The baby was rescued by none other than Pharaoh’s daughter. Bravely confronted King’s daughter and offered help, saving her brother’s life. Bravely confronted King’s daughter and offered help, saving her brother’s life. Mystery Guest #4

12. Miriam saved her brother’s life

13. A colorful figure—or at least he’s decked out in a colorful outfit (a gift from his father). A colorful figure—or at least he’s decked out in a colorful outfit (a gift from his father). That colorful coat and his many dreams caused him some problems. That colorful coat and his many dreams caused him some problems. Threw him in a pit then sold him into slavery! Threw him in a pit then sold him into slavery! Found favor with the King, but was falsely accused & sent to prison. Found favor with the King, but was falsely accused & sent to prison. Someone remembered he could interpret dreams and sent for him. Someone remembered he could interpret dreams and sent for him. Placed in high leadership! Placed in high leadership! Mystery Guest #5

14. From the pit, to the prison, to the palace, to our stage!

16. Their stories reflect God’s faithfulness as they walked with Him and found strength in Him. EVERYBODY WINS!