EN GEDI (1 Samuel 24:1-22)
1. REVENGE! (v1-2)
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War is declared
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3,000 chosen men
2. RESTRAINT! (v3-15)
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Grace is observed
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I will not harm the Lord’s anointed
3. REMORSE! (v16-22)
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Tears are observed……
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Grief but no change
God’s love Shown Through Jesus is: 1. A PRACTICAL LOVE Jesus was compassionate and it always led to action. “To see good put into action is what everyone needs.” 2. A PERSONAL LOVE Jesus met people in their own situations. He did not sit in the Temple and expect people to come to Him….
Guest Service – Sorry the sermons were not recorded this week. 1. WEARY 2. WAYWARD 3. WEAK
1. HER SADNESS! (v1-9) Rejected, lonely, empty & thirsty 2. HER SECRETS! (v10-19) “…you have had five husbands..” 3. HER SAVIOUR! (v20-30) Sought her, taught her & brought her to faith ***SERMONTO FOLLOW
Honour His Majesty Celebrate His Victory Rejoice in His Sovereignty 4. Expect His Return
1) ITS CASE! (56:9-12) The leaders were irresponsible. They don’t see, know, warn. They are lazy, greedy, care less, selfish, pleasure seeking and arrogant. 2) ITS CURSE! (57:1-13a) The people languish into sin. The righteous perish Superstition flourishes God is mocked Children are abused Illicit sex becomes a new god Ambition and popularity reign Lies…
STOP AND LOOK! a) The Servant brings JUSTICE v1-4 Internal Repair External Nourishment Eternal Hope b) The Servant brings DELIVERANCE v5-9 Light Sight Truth STOP AND LISTEN! Who is this Servant? With heaven’s authority He lives in humility v1 God’s ‘good news’ for everyone v2 God’s new Israel – displaying His beauty v3 A…