Contained in this book, are the preaching notes from a series of messages preached and taught from the heart of a spirit fi lled preacher, to the good and faithful fl ock of Eastside Baptist Church. Brother Don Bradford began this series on his fi rst Sunday night as pastor, and continued for the next two months. Anything he says is worth hearing, anything he does is worth seeing, and now his fi rst writing is worth reading. He has chosen to be a general practitioner in the pulpit, examining the lives, decisions, and consequences of the intriguing characters of the Bible. He has opened his heart, delivered his soul, and shared his mind. May God use this printed form to be a blessing to many.