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
1. In Christ we have: a) Fellowship – Forgiveness – The Advocate b) Propitiation – Power – Confidence c) Abundant Love – Adoption – Assurance d) The Conqueror – The Example – The Truth e) God with us – Nothing to Fear – Strength to Obey – Discernment – Protection f) The Transfer from DEATH…
1) IMPLICIT RIGHTEOUSNESS! (Heb 4:15, 7:26, 9:14) The absolute and complete righteousness that belongs to Christ alone 2) IMPUTED RIGHTEOUSNESS! (Rom 3:19-26, 2 Cor 5:21) The righteousness of Christ credited to our account by grace alone through faith alone 3) IMPARTED RIGHTEOUSNESS! (Rom 6:12-14, 8:1-6) The desire to think and do what is right by…
A TESTIMONY OF FAITH! I trust in You, O Lord A TREASURY OF LIFE! You are my God A THEOLOGY OF SOUL! My times are in Your hands
1. The Problem that requires the revival (43:22-24) Worship that Wearies the Lord 2. The Remedy that brings the revival (43:25-44:8) The Grace of Forgiveness, New Life and Security 3. The Outcome that follows the revival (44:9-23) Keep Remembering and Keep Rejoicing Questions for Reflection: 1. As ever, the heart of the matter is the…
1. DAVID’S FRIEND! (v1-4) A soul mate – spiritual, humble, transparent, generous, loyal. 2. DAVID’S FANS! (v5-7) Saul has slain his thousands, David his ten thousands 3. DAVID’S FOE! (v8-16) Saul – angry, surly, jealous, suspicious, hypocritical, murderous, fearful, paranoid, abandoned. LESSONS: 1. Beware of the toxic poison of bitterness 2. It’s not fans we…
1. THE PROMISE OF GOD! He hears 2. THE PRESENCE OF GOD! He is near 3. THE PROVISION OF GOD! He delivers LESSONS: 1. Trust God’s word 2. Be real in His presence 3. Remember heaven is real 4. We have Jesus now