tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14368606724346830342024-02-20T03:38:28.342-08:00Notes From My Study"Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." IITim. 2:15(NKJV). This is the record of my Biblical, Theological and Pastoral Studies. Your imput is welcome.Mr. Guthriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13789464810788711789noreply@blogger.comBlogger253125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436860672434683034.post-3854530445890400032021-12-18T11:06:00.000-08:002021-12-18T11:06:10.634-08:00I'm Still HereI haven't gone anywhere. Hope to resume in the near future.Mr. Guthriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13789464810788711789noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436860672434683034.post-76719952134486671852019-04-13T16:57:00.004-07:002019-04-13T16:59:59.938-07:00Sermon: The Kingdom of GodAt the end of March I preached a sermon on the the Kingdom of God. The content was similar to this post from my main blog, Redemptive Thoughts, which can be found at either redemptivethoughts.com, or, @JohnGuthrie18:<br />
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http://www.redemptivethoughts.com/2007/11/100th-postthe-gospel-of-kingdom-sermon.html<br />
<br />Mr. Guthriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13789464810788711789noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436860672434683034.post-10327882717219888492019-03-16T17:59:00.002-07:002019-03-16T17:59:13.346-07:00Finished Galatians After about six months, our Wend. class finished studying Galatians. We will now begin the book of Judges.Mr. Guthriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13789464810788711789noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436860672434683034.post-53187329760410943202018-12-05T17:22:00.001-08:002018-12-05T17:22:34.994-08:00Class NotesFor nearly a month, I have been working ahead to prepare for the Wed. morn. class. I finished my notes on Galatians. I had read through Galatians before and made my own notes without the help of commentaries and study Bibles. Last month, I finished adding insights from other sources. I will say that the other sources did not cause me to change my views on Galatians. I am repeating the same method for Judges. I had read through the book a while back, now I am consulting the work of scholars. I am one third of the way through Judges.Mr. Guthriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13789464810788711789noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436860672434683034.post-33010791784872076682018-11-19T16:26:00.002-08:002018-11-19T16:26:29.634-08:00Background On Galatians I'm back! Again. For the past couple of years the class I teach has been in the New Testament. We went through the Gospel of Mark, the Sermon on the Mount, and John 13-17. After that, we looked at various subjects. In early September, we began a study of Galatians. The first three classes dealt with background information. Here are the notes:<br />
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Gal. is the only letter Paul addressed to a group of Churches, not to a particular Church. Galatia was a province in Asia Minor since the 3rd century B.C. with migrants from Gaul. The province included cities of Antioch, Iconium, Lystre, and Derbe. Acts contains the historical account of Paul's evangelism in this province.<br />
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<u>Antioch</u>- Acts 11:18-30, 13:1-3, 42-52.<br />
<u>Iconium</u>- Acts 14:1-7 (see v.3 on grace, wonders through Paul and Barnabas).<br />
<u>Lystra</u>- Acts 14: 8-18.<br />
<u>Derbe</u>- Acts 14: 19-20.<br />
<u>Back to Antioch</u>- Acts 14:21-28.<br />
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Date of Letter- correlates to Paul's visit to Jerusalem, some say correlated with events of Acts 15, the Jerusalem council. Written sometime between 55 and 57 A.D. Probably on his 3rd missionary journey, written from Macedonia or Corinth.<br />
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Paul's Opponents- referred to as Judaizers. Say faith in Christ necessary, but not enough. Say Old Testament promises of salvation for Jews only, not Gentiles.Gentiles must be circumcised, add to faith the observance of the Law. Claim Paul is a compromiser, making the Gospel attractive to Gentiles by removing legal demands, say Paul contradicts Peter, James.<br />
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Any form of legalism, for the purpose of justification or sanctification, depends on one's personal effort, denies the sufficiency of the Cross. Legalism is the most persistent enemy of the Gospel of grace, contends that certain rules, regulations, religious rites in addition to faith as necessary conditions of Christian maturity. <br />
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Paul's Teaching In Galatians- Jesus puts those who have faith in Him (<b>2:16, 3:26)</b> in position of liberty (<b>2:4, 5:1)</b>, freeing them from bondage to legalism and license. Main emphasis, crucifixion of Christ as basis for believers deliverance from the curse of sin (<b>1:4, 6:14)</b>, self (<b>2:20, </b>see <b>5:24</b>), and Law (<b>3:12, 4:5</b>). We have a faith union with Christ (<b>2:20</b>), visibly portrayed in baptism (<b>3:27</b>) which relates all believers together as brothers and sisters (<b>3:28</b>). Paul declares Jesus' deity (<b>1:1, 3, 16</b>), humanity (<b>3:16, 4:4</b>). Jesus is the substance of the Gospel (<b>1:7</b>) which He Himself revealed to Paul (<b>1:12</b>).<br />
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The Holy Spirit in Galatians- Judaizers wrong about means of justification and sanctification. Key passage- <b>3:2</b>-<b>3</b>. Galatians would admit they began in the Spirit, so why are they seeking maturity through the Law? <b>3:5 </b>indicates work of the Holy Spirit beyond initial reception of Spirit. Verb "supplies" indicates a continual supplying in bountiful measure. "Works" indicates that God was continuing to perform miracles in their midst through Holy Spirit filled believers. The word "miracles" refers to charismatic manifestations of Holy Spirit as evidenced by outward signs , see <b>1Cor. 12-14</b>. The phrase "promise of the Spirit" in <b>3:14 </b>is used by Peter to explain outpouring of Spirit at Pentecost, <b>Acts 2:33</b>. We receive the Holy Spirit by faith, Holy Spirit manifests His power in us as we walk in faith.<br />
There is a fierce battle between flesh (our lower nature prone to sin) and the indwelling Holy Spirit- <b>5: 16-25</b>. Submit to control of, and walk with the Holy Spirit will enable us to die to the flesh- <b>5:16-18, </b>delivers us from the tyranny of the Law- <b>5:18</b>, and causes the fruit of holiness to grow in our lives- <b>5: 22-23</b>. <b>5:16-25 </b>concerns the proper use of Christian liberty. Apart from the controlling, sanctifying work of the Holy Spirit, liberty will degenerate into license.<br />
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Compiled from background notes from the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Zondervan-NIV-Study-Bible/dp/0310929555">NIV Study Bible</a> and the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=spirit-filled+life+bible&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=234296384154&hvpos=1t1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8179646884701321986&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=e&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9009346&hvtargid=aud-563137475731:kwd-3809119731&ref=pd_sl_1mvn9rgd8d_e">Spirit Filled Life Bible</a>.Mr. Guthriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13789464810788711789noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436860672434683034.post-82369320452948709562016-11-21T17:08:00.004-08:002016-11-21T17:08:39.441-08:00I Haven't Gone AwayI'm still here. I haven't gone away. I'm still teaching my Wednesday morning class. We are still in Mark. I preached a couple weeks ago. My project for my main blog, redemptivethoughts.com , is coming along just fine. It will be an 18 part series, counting the introduction. The 1st 9 parts have been completed. When it is finished, I will return to regular postings on both blogs.Mr. Guthriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13789464810788711789noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436860672434683034.post-5223750709799300082016-08-25T21:05:00.002-07:002016-08-25T21:05:34.741-07:00I'M STILL HEREThis blog is a simple guide to whats been going on in my ministry. I haven't posted for awhile. That doesn't mean that I have been inactive since 12/15/15. I still teach a class at my church on Wednesday morning. Since we finished studying Old Testament characters, we covered four topics before studying the gospel of Mark. We studied Mark before we turned to OT characters, but with a bigger class, only one person is still in the class who was there for the first study of Mark. We spent 3 years on OT characters. Family business and a major project for my main blog, redemptivethoughts.com has taken my time away from this blog. I will start posting regularly again in the immediate future. Mr. Guthriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13789464810788711789noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436860672434683034.post-23999861343094046322015-12-07T13:29:00.002-08:002015-12-07T13:30:23.004-08:00We Finally Finished Old Testament CharactersAfter nearly 3 years, the Wednesday morning class has finally finished studying characters from the Old Testament. We started with the character of God as revealed in Genesis one and He remained the main character throughout. We covered every major character from Genesis to the book of Esther (We did skip Judges for the sake of time). There is no time limit for each lesson. While I have a planned list of items to be taught, anyone in the class can bring up a matter they want to discuss. That explains why it took 3 years. I stopped typing up my notes after David. I got burned out with the project after typing 62 pages. Sometime in the future, I'll finish typing and publishing my notes.Mr. Guthriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13789464810788711789noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436860672434683034.post-21350410022334785262015-09-05T19:52:00.004-07:002015-09-05T19:52:31.582-07:00Old Testament CharactersI am still teaching Old Testament characters on Wednesday morning. Since my last post on this subject, we have covered Solomon, a brief look at 4 Kings of Judah, Elijah, Elisha, and we will probably finish Ezra during the next class. We will conclude with Nehemiah and Esther. I haven't posted my notes since Daniel because, frankly, I got burned out typing them up. So far, I have 62 pages of notes. Someday, I will finish posting them. But not now.Mr. Guthriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13789464810788711789noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436860672434683034.post-86437847846679251052015-09-05T19:47:00.002-07:002015-09-05T19:47:06.844-07:00What I've Been ReadingI bought a good deal of books from the Wesley Biblical Seminary library while I was a student. One subject covered by my purchases was death/dying/end of life care/counseling. I have added to these with subsequent purchases. Last December, I undertook the reading of them and I finished last night. The first was a book called "The Loneliness of Man" which was ruined by its existentialist viewpoint, viewing faith as a leap in the dark. Then I read a book on old age which was influenced by the notion that death is to be looked forward to, instead of being viewed as the enemy. Then I read Christopher Hitchen's "Mortality." I thought I might gain an insight on how you deal with those dying of cancer, especially those who don't believe in God. I gained very little insight. Those three were a wash. Then I read <a href="http://www.amazon.com/How-We-Die-Reflections-Chapter/dp/0679742441">Sherwin Nuland's How We Die</a> and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/On-Death-Dying-Doctors-Families/dp/1476775540">Death and Dying by Elizebeth Kubler-Ross.</a> Both were fruitful. Nuland's work took the mystery out of much of what happens at death so readers may not be so surprised as to what is happening to them as they die. Ross demonstrates how to deal with the fears which keep us from dealing with those who have a short time left on earth. Then I read a volume of the writings of Paul Tournier, a Christian doctor and psychologist who was influential during the 50's and 60's. While worth reading, I did have reservations about him. While I was reading Tounier, I read a book which I thought would be about ministering to families which lost an infant. The book was really about making these parents accept Calvinism. Also, I read <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Lament-Son-Nicholas-Wolterstorff/dp/080280294X">Nicoloas Woltersdorf's Lament For a Son,</a> a memoir on how he dealt with the death of his son. Then I reread <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Grief-Transition-Loss-Practical-Counseling/dp/0800628640">Grief, Transition, and Loss by Wayne Oates.</a> I had read this during my ordination process about three years ago. So, that is what I have been reading for about 3 quarters of a year. I have saved articles from the Internet dealing with the same subjects and will read those as well. Mr. Guthriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13789464810788711789noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436860672434683034.post-62823162305349651662015-01-20T15:34:00.004-08:002015-01-20T15:34:47.826-08:00David, Part 3This is the last part of the notes on Davidfor the Wed. morn. class. Tomorrow we move on to Solomon.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">2Sam. 13:1- 2 years after
David’s sin with Bathsheba. David is 53, Amnon is 22, Absalom is 20, Tamar is
15, Solomon is 2.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Amnon is the crown prince
born of a different mother than Absalom and Tamar. Their mother is Maccha of
Geshur (A Pagan?) Problem with multiplying wives. Would Amnon raped his own
sister?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.3- Jonadab, David’s cousin,
seeking favor from crown prince.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 12- Tamar not just
concerned for own self, but for holiness in Israel. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 13- Is Tamar willing to
marry as well as stop attack? To prevent consequences to her and Amnon? Perhaps
not. Such a marriage is prohibited by God’s Law- Lev. 18: 9, 20:17, Dt. 27:22.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 15- hate greater than
love, she was just a temporary object, Amnon like Esau, seeking immediate
gratification.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 16- Her virginity stolen,
she had nothing to offer to a potential husband. He refused to marry her,
violating God’s Law. See Dt. 22:29.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 17-18- Amnon leaves
impression Tamar tried to seduce him, though she was wearing the symbol of
being the king’s virgin daughter (Sign of king’s favor, like Joseph). Treated
shamefully. Just as David acted, so did Amnon. He acted as if he could do what
he wanted without regard for God and His Law. He coveted after Tamar, seized
her, bore false witness.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.19- ashes on head- sign of
great mourning. Torn robe is sign of lost virginity.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 20- Absalom doesn’t want
Tamar to cause a scandal.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 21- David doesn’t carry
out Law. Incest punishable by death.He loved his 1<sup>st</sup> born, daughters
were not as important.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 22- spoke not at all=
bided time<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.23- sheep shearing a
festival with food, drink.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 25- king’s mighty men
would have to accompany him.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 26- Amnon would be king’s
representative, David had misgivings because of their strained relationship.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 28- violation of Eastern
hospitality, God’s Law against vengeance. David violated 4 of 10 commandments
with Bathsheba, Uriah. Absalom, Amnon together guilty of coveting , bearing
false witness, murder.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Absalom makes self successor
to the throne.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 29- fear for their lives,
didn’t want to be associated with this.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 32- same one who had given
Amnon idea of seducing Tamar.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 37- where his mother’s
people were from.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 38-39- David longed for
his son.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">2Sam. 14: 7- Law against
blood vengeance, Num. 35: 9-21.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 2- Joab concerned about
instability this situation could cause.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 7- God’s Law prevents
families from being wiped out. Dt. 25: 5-6, Ruth 2: 20.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Try to convince David of
coming disaster over fight over succession.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 9- blame for unpunished
crime. Wiping out family line as serious as murder.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 13- Implies David guilty
of blood murder for not forgiving Absalom.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 14- woman distorting God’s
justice, Gen. 9:6. Emphasize God’s mercy. David’s own crimes adds weight to
arguments. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 25-26- hair weighed 3
pounds.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 32- no sign of repentance.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 33- David sidesteps
repentance, justice. Helps fulfill Nathan’s prophecy.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">2Sam. 15:1-9_ Absalom steals
the devotion of the people due to his father.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.1 Absalom looked like a
king in the people’s eyes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Heir to the throne violated
the Law- 1<sup>st</sup> Israelite leader to have many horses and chariots. Acquired 50 men. Appeal to the masses who
like to follow those who look like a winner. Remember what David did with horses and
chariots- 2<sup>nd</sup> Sam. 8:4 <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 3-4- No inquiry into
justness of complaints. Absalom bears false witness against David.
Deputy=listener. David always acted for the vulnerable, the oppressed (except
in the case of Uriah, Tamar) . Kingdom knew about Amnon and Tamar. When Absalom
says there is no justice in the land, the people would remember what happened
to his sister. Absalom took matters into own hands, exploit David’s weakness,
the love for his eldest son.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.7- four years, or 40 years
after David’s anointing, David is about 56.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Hebron was considered the
capital of Israel before David made Jerusalem capital. Where David was
proclaimed king, where Absalom was born. Local resentment for losing capital?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 11- 200 innocent men.
There when rebellion started. Looked like they were supporting Absalom, look
like Absalom has many supporters. Look of success results in many followers.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 12- Ahitophel- Bathsheba’s
grandfather. Is he resentful of David’s conduct with Bathsheba, Uriah? David
writes of this betrayal in Ps. 41:9, 55: 12-14.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 18- King’s mighty men.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.19- concerned for the weak,
oppressed, foreigners in the land, a Philistine.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 14- spare Jerusalem a
blood bath. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 16- David unknowingly
arranging fulfillment of Nathan’s prophecy.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 25- ark not a magical
thing.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 26- David knows he has no
exclusive claim on the throne.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">2Sam. 16: 1- Ziba, the
servant who David contacted about Saul’s family in 2Sam. 9. Waiting for David.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.3-4- son of master can
refer to Saul or Jonathan. Son/grandson=Mephibosheth.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Ziba lies. Makes David think
Mephibosheth disloyal, ungrateful, delusional. David does not seek
Mephibosheth’s life. He still was true to his covenant with Jonathan. He just
took all the property he gave to Mephibosheth and gave it to Ziba.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.7-8- David isn’t
responsible for the death of any in Saul’s family. Saul’s family ungrateful, no
respect for God’s anointing of David.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.9- Abisai- David’s cousin,
son of his sister Zuriah. Wanted to kill Saul. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.10- David not of the same
nature as Joab/Abishai.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 11-12- Shimei cursing
David because God making him? Perhaps God will see and vindicate David. Or has
God chosen to terminate David’s kingship? David accepts God’s judgment. Will not kill Shimei; David, a picture of
Christ as merciful to the undeserving.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 15-19- Hushai tricking
Absalom<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 21-22- fulfillment of
Nathan’s prophecy (see 2Sam. 12: 11-12). Taking concubines was the same as
taking the throne. Act also signified a complete break with his father.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 23- A sign of how
respected Ahithophel was, why his defection so gauled David<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">2Sam. 17: 14- God was working
to defeat rebellion against his anointed in answer to David’s prayer in 2Sam.
15:31.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 17- grandsons of priests
Zadok and Abiathar.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 23- knew after adice
rejected that David would win the struggle. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 25- Joab loyal to cousin
David.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Not the same Abigail that was
David’s wife. Through another wife of David’s father Jesse.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 27- chieftain, tributaries
of David. Shows the support of wealthy, influencial persons for David.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">2Sam. 18: 1-4- entire
fighting force divided so the whole would not be taken.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Itti- see 2Sam. 15:19.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Men don’t want to be pursued,
so don’t want David with them. Also, David is now older, not as strong. See
2Sam.17:2 . David does not object. He is humble, even as king.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 5- David knew Joab, son of
Zuriah. Hoped to keep him from killing Absalom. Love of son almost a fatal
weakness.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 12-13- loyal to David,
soldier spares own life, would not touch the son of God’s anointed. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 16- spared people because
Absalom was dead.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.17- not the way royalty is
buried, buried like Achan and sons. Contrast to Absalom’s own memorial.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 20-21- Joab doesn’t know
how David will react.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 22- had not seen Absalom’s
death.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 33- David knew his sin
with Bathsheba brought about the deaths of Amnon, Absalom. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">2Sam. 19: 1-4- victory
celebration turned into mourning.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.5- the army put their lives
on the line for David<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 6- Absalom responsible for
the slaughter.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">7. king must go out and
review the troops, or will be abandoned.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 9-12- rebellion started in
Jerusalem. David wanted to recement ties of Judah with himself, kingdom. Bring
king back into Jerusalem in triumph.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Why is Judah, my own people,
the last the king back into Jerusalem?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.13- punishment for Joab?
David hopes to cement his followers loyalty.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 15-20- seeking David’s forgiveness. By now it was
understood that David was a forgiving king.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">House of Joseph- a phrase
representing all those who had opposed Judah.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 21-22- Abishai- Joab’s
brother, son of Zuriah. Wanted to kill Saul. Again David says “What have I to
do with you, son of Zuriah?” David not of same nature as Joab, Abishai, David’s
cousins. No one dies on day king restored to throne.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.24- Mephibosheth shows
signs of mourning, loyalty for David from very beginning of rebellion. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 26-28- Mephibsheth loyal,
Ziba lied. Knows David is merciful, see 2Sam. 9: 1-8.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.29- punish Ziba, through
division of land. At this point, David doesn’t know who is telling the truth.
David keeps covenant, even though he knows someone is deceiving him, like
Israel kept covenant with Gibeonites.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 30-Mephibosheth shows his
unselfish loyalty to David.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 40-43- other tribes fear
Judah will dominate other tribes. Tension comes out during rebellion. David
careful not to show favoritism to own tribe. Precursor of rift which will
divide kingdom after Solomon’s death.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">2Sam. 20: 1- saw the division
between Judah, rest of tribes, saw opportunity to exploit, a Benjamite, loyal
to Saul, hope to regain throne for tribe, self. Many felt that David favored
his tribe above others. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Rebel=Son of Belial- used for
all trouble makers like Eli’s sons.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 2- division foreshadows
division of kingdom.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 3- defiled, David remains
aloof sexually. His actions were a kindness, could have expelled or killed
concubines. Also, a reassertion of royal power.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 4-6- David bypasses Joab
twice.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 7- David relies on small,
elite force, the Mighty Men, mainly non-Israelite. Joab still recognized as
leader.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 9- still a common practice
among Arab countries today.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 10- 2<sup>nd</sup> time
Joab commits murder to secure his position, takes command without permission.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 11- Joab demonstrates
loyalty to David.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 12- men had respect for
the dead. Maybe didn’t want contact with the dead, be unclean? Amasa’s body
treated with contempt. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 18- Abel considered a
place of wise counsel, old woman one of the counselors, faithful Israelites.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 19- “mother in Israel”=a
city of influence, respect.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 22- Joab returns with
public testimony of defeating David’s enemies, position entrenched. David can’t
remove him. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">2Sam. 21.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 1-14- Between the time of
David’s kindness to Mephibosheth and Absalom’s rebellion. Historical Chronology
not always important to ancient writers, whether biblical writers or
non-biblical.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.1- This campaign against
the Gibeonites not mentioned elsewhere in Scripture. Gibeonites not Israelite
by descent, but occupied a portion of the territory of Benjamin, Saul’s tribe.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 2- Gibeonites were Canaanites
who tricked Joshua and Israel into covenant of protection, which Saul and
family violated. A covenant in God’s
name, no matter the circumstances as to how it came about, has to be honored.
God’s reputation is at stake.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">“bless”- Gibeonites could rightly
call a curse down on the land.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 4- Gibeonites forbidden
from legal redress against an Israelite? Against God’s Law- Ex. 22:21, Lev.
19:34, 24:22, Dt. 1: 16-17, 24: 17, 27:19.
Did Saul make up a law in opposition to God’s Law?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">6. Gibeah- Saul’s home.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Gibeonites refer to Saul’s
anointing as king by God.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 7- David spares
Mephibosheth and his son (s) because of of his covenant with Jonathan.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 8- sons of a concubine and
sons of Saul’s 1<sup>st</sup> daughter that had been originally been promised
to David for killing Goliath.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 9- they were probably part
of Saul’s persecution, because son’s not supposed to be punished for father’s
crimes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 10- to allow bodies to be
ravaged by birds or wild animals was considered the greatest insult or
degradation of the dead.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Rain signaled the lifting of
the curse, Saul’s sins atoned for.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 10-14- David saw Ritzpah’s
kindness, remembered kindness of Jabesh Gilead in risking lives to take Saul
and son’s bodies from the Philistines, decides to perform one last act of
kindness to Saul’s family.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 17- David getting old,
Israel knows David’s importance as the Lord’s anointed, the covenants made by
God concerning him, a member of the family always on the throne. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">As stated before, ancient
writers, biblical or pagan, were more concerned with theme than with
chronology. So, we consider the last days of David and the struggle for
succession before we finish 2Sam.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">1Kings 1:1- David about 70,
old for the time, battle weary.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 2- a young woman who would
also remain a virgin so not to complicate succession.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 5- Adonijah younger
brother of Absalom, Tamar. 35 years old. Result of violating Dt. 17:17. Also,
mother may not have been an Israelite. Just as Absalom did, disobeyed Dt.
17:16. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">No rule of succession in the
Law. David could choose whom he wanted to follow him on the throne. He had
promised it to Solomon, 1Chron. 22: 6-10, 28: 1-7. All Israel knew this,
including Adonijah. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 6- David hasn’t learned
lesson, will not reign in sons.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 7- Abiathar- only priest
to escape Saul when Saul murdered the priests- 1Sam. 22- for helping David.
Descendant of Eli, whose priestly family was under a curse from God.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 8- Benaiah- commander of
David’s mighty men, rival to Joab, commander of David’s army. Reason Joab sided
with Adonijah.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 9- victory celebration,
look like a winner.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 17- oath taken in the
Lord’s name, not voidable.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 24- Nathan doesn’t really
know if David has sidede with Adonijah. After all, David had history of
indulging sons.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 33- for Solomon to ride
David’s mule was a sign that David favored Solomon as king.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 34- only God’s anointed
could sit on the throne, throne not for the taking.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 42- son of Abiathar, spied
on Absalom for David.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 49- When Adonijah’s
supporters heard this, they abandoned him.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 51- those in fear for
their life often sought asylum at the altar.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 52- Solomon as forgiving
as David. Picture of Christ. Adonijah not responsible for slaughter like
Absalom. Forgiveness is not trust. Adonijah had to prove himself.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">1Kings2: 2-3- walk according
to the Law of Moses, under a covenant.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 4- promise to David
conditional, based on obedience to Mosaic Law, Mosaic covenant.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 5-6- Joab killed in
violation of the Law, didn’t kill in battle. Violated covenant David made with
Abner, killed him in city of refuge. Amasa’s killing unlawful as well. Joab’s
treachery, by siding with Adonijah, gives David an opportunity to bring
judgment on Joab.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 7- Barzillai loyal to
David during Absalom’s rebellion. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Now we return to 2Sam. We
will examine the last 3 chapters, working backwards. The author (s) chose to
end 2Sam. with an event which shows the two sides of David, the sinner, and the
repentant one. David’s portrayal is not airbrushed, but we see the consequences
when one follows God and when a follower chooses sin. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">2Sam. 1: Did God cause David
to sin? See 1Chron. 21:1. God allowed Satan to influence David, see James 1:13.
Like when God hardened Pharaoh’s already hardened heart, when God sent an evil
spirit to enter Saul, and when a demon entered Judas, compel them to do evil
when they allowed it in their own heart. David was probably trusting in his own
strength. David told Goliath the battle is the Lord’s, but here David shows a
lack of trust. Also, God angry with whole nation, scripture doesn’t say why.
Also, David violated God’s Law concerning the census, see Ex. 30: 11-16. A
census was to be an act of worship, a way to raise a tax given in faith as an
atonement for sins, to support the Tabernacle. Not done here, but used to
number troops for battle, rely on numbers for strength when they were to rely
on God, violation of rules for kings, see Dt. 17: 14-20. Stated punishment,
plagues. David knew this when God gave him the 3 choices. David chose what was
in the Law, even though it may have been the most severe to the people. David
in anguish when he sees his people punished.
David took responsibility, Saul always had an excuse.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 18-25- God commands David
to build an altar, located on Mt. Moriah, where Abraham offered up Isaac (Gen
22: 2), the location of Solomon’s temple.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Araunah’s offer refused.
David treated the people justly, according to God’s Law. Will not use position
to gain unfair advantage. Animals not paid for not an acceptable sacrifice. To
sacrifice them would offend God. The site of Israel’s future worship would not
be compromised in such a way. David’s conduct, his faith and repentance, ended
the plague.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">2Sam23- Not necessarily
David’s last words on his death bed, but his last poetic statement.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 1- David acknowledges
humble origins, and how it was God who anointed him king.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">The God of history, the same
God who increased Jacob preserved David and made an everlasting covenant with
him. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Sweet psalmist wrote Israel’s
hymnbook, Jesus’ prayer book.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">2. Spirit spoke through David
while David responded to circumstances, as explanations at beginning of many
Psalms attest.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 3-4- kings who rule
righteously are like those described in Ps. 1: 2-3 and Dt. 17: 18-20. Righteous
rule stems from meditation upon and obedience to God’s Law. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 5- God made everlasting
covenant with David who thinks this refers only to throne in Jerusalem. But his
family will rule forever in Jesus Christ. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 6-7- Those who don’t
follow God’s Laws will be destroyed , like David’s own sons. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">2Sam. 22: 1- This chapter is
almost the same as Ps. 18. Probably written between the time when David subdued
his enemies and his sin with Bathsheba.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 2- The Lord is a rock,
deliverer, not like idols. Only God can protect.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 3- David trusts in God,
not himself, a public confession to his people and his enemies. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">A personal God v. impersonal
idols.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 5-18- A personal God who
cares for each of those who trust and obey Him, one who is angry when His
followers are oppressed. David was God’s anointed, see v. 8-9. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 21-25- written before
David’s sin.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">David had clean hands because
he obeyed God’s Law which is the essence of pleasing God. If faithful, God will
be faithful.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 26-28- God’s relationship
with David can be had by anyone who trusts and obeys Him. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 50- David will praise
God’s name to the Gentiles. For what purpose? So that the Gentiles would also
follow His Laws.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 51- Repeat the promise,
David’s family will always be on the throne forever, fulfilled through Jesus. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />
<br />Mr. Guthriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13789464810788711789noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436860672434683034.post-55442022835295350512015-01-15T20:22:00.003-08:002015-01-15T20:22:10.512-08:00David, Part 2Last Wednesday morning we finished our study of David. We will now move on to Solomon. Here is Part 2 of my notes on David (Part 3 will follow soon):<br />
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<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">1<sup>st</sup> and 2<sup>nd</sup>
Sam. originally 1 book. Sources, see 1Chron. 29:29, 3 books- Book of Nathan the
prophet, Book of Samuel the seer, Book of Gad the seer. Written after 931 B.C.
after split in kingdom. Book divided in 2 by Septuagint. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">2Sam. 1:1-10- An Amalakite,
no sense of the holiness of the Lord’s anointing, thinks will impress David
with false story, claiming to have carried out Saul’s last request, took symbols
of royalty. Also didn’t know about David’s recent battles with the Amalakites.
Clothes torn, dusty, plea for sympathy. See v.6- “…happened to be on Mt.
Gilboa…” probably not a soldier, but a scavenger, ready to rob the dead and
wounded. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.11-12- not just mourning
individuals, but also the Lord’s people and that the pagans were given an
opportunity to celebrate a triumph over them. (see v.19-20). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.14- this is the reason for
his execution, see 2Sam.4:10.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.17-27- Song of the Bow- Bow
a symbol of military might. The tribe of Benjamin, Saul and Jonathan’s tribe,
noted for skill with a bow. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Book of Jasher, or, Book of
the Upright- national songbook of Israel before the book of Psalms. See Josh.
10: 12-13.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.19-20- Pagans given cause
to celebrate. How the mighty have fallen, v. 19,25, and v. 23-24.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.21- oil rubbed on leather
shields to preserve them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.26- Jonathan’s self denying
commitment. Risked own life to strengthen David. See 1Sam. 23.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">2Sam. 2:1- just as David
didn’t kill Saul when he had the chance, David will not seize kingdom in his
own time. Will wait for God. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Hebron a central location in
Judah. A city of refuge. A loyal follower of God would not shed blood
ruthlessly, especially in a city of refuge.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.4- anointed as king of
Judah. Already been anointed by Samuel in secret. A more direct challenge to
Saul’s family.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.4-7- Even though Saul was
his enemy, David blessed Jabesh Gilead, even though Saul’s son was now their
master. David gave veiled invitation to join him. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.8-10- Ishbosheth- a younger
son? At 40, would have made Jonathan much older than David, who was about 30
years old at this time. Ishbosheth not a warrior? Name means “man of shame.”
Name was originally Esh baal, “fire of Baal.” Born around time Saul became
king. Saul’s family was pagan, fire of Baal, human sacrifice. Remember, Michal
had pagan idol when helped David escape.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Abner- fighting for life of
self, family, use Saul’s son for own ambition. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.10-11- after Ishbosheth’s 2
yr. reign, David waits for people to come to him, confirm David’s anointing.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.12- Abner’s army depleted
after Saul’s defeat. Initiates action to prevent David’s influence from
spreading. Gibeon in Benjamin’s territory, where Saul was from. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.15- Ishbosheth supported
mainly by own tribe. Tribe not just loyal to one of their own, but fearful what
David will do to them; not sure of David’s assurances. See v.7.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.17- representative combat.
Like Philistines using Goliath as their champion. Effort failed. Both armies
joined the battle. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.18- Zeruiah- David’s older
sister- 3 sons: Joab, Abishai (with David when David took Saul’s spear, water
jug, asked David if he could run Saul through with a spear.), and Asahel. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.21-26- Abner wanted to
avoid killing Asahel, avoid blood feud with Joab. Abner proposes armistice to
prevent civil war, now that plans to stop David had failed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">2Sam3:1- about 5 ½ years.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.2-5- David marrying more wives, breaking God’s
Law, Dt.17:17- “Nor shall he multiply wives for himself, lest his heart turn
away.” Writer doesn’t directly criticize, but let situation speak for itself,
expect reader to know the Law.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.8- concubines were
inherited part of royal property. By taking concubine, Abner was making claim
to the throne. Ishbosheth sees this as treason. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.9-10- knowledge of david’s
anointing as king spreads. Dan to
Beersheeba- the whole nation. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.12- “whose land was it?” –
Abner or David’s? in Abner’s mind, it is his, had it in his power to transfer
kingdom to David. Tells David, “make agreement with me.” Abner wanted no
reprisals against him, family. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.13- David demanded Michal
not out of any ill will against Saul’s house. Saul took Michal from him. David
wanted her back. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.15-16- Saul didn’t respect
sanctity of marriage vows. David wanted Michal’s return to be act of king, not
Abner. This would acknowledge Saul’s deed as wrong, strengthen David’s claim to
the throne. Knew Ishbosheth would do all Abner would tell him.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.18- did God really say
this.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.19- in hearing of
Ishbosheth’s only supporters. Apparently tribe of Benjamin decided it was
better to side with David.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.21- a covenant was binding,
would be done in God’s name, by this time, knew they could trust David to keep
a covenant. David sends Abner away in peace, part of evidence binding covenant
in place. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.25- Joab hated Abner for
killing his brother, also, if Abner made peace with David, Abner would have
prominent place in kingdom, threaten Joab’s position, Abner would have been a
power to reckon with.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.26-27- Hebron a city of
refuge. Abner thought Joab was summoning him on David’s behalf. Abner trusted
David. Joab made David look bad, untrustworthy. As God’s man in Israel, make
God look bad. This was against the Law, vengeance is mine, says the Lord.
Asahel died in battle, Abner did not murder him. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.28- guiltless, no intent to
kill, individual responsibility. Joab not a man after God’s own heart, doesn’t
care to follow God’s Law. He fights for David because he is of family of David
and had to protect self, family from family of Saul. Joab made God look bad.
This is why Moses didn’t enter promise land. David was at the point of
convincing all of Israel he would be a king who didn’t seek vengeance, about
ready to unite Israel under him. Joab’s actions imperiled God’s plan. War would
continue for another 5 ½ years. David not yet secure enough to punish Joab.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.29- see v.39- family traits
are evil, sons of Zeruiah. David not yet secure enough to punish Joab. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.31- Joab compelled to
publicly mourn Abner, publicly declare own act wrong.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.32- David buried former
enemy in own territory, gave him a state funeral .<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.34- David publicly disavows
Joab’s act, must gain trust of other tribes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">2Sam.4:1-probably knew he was
a dead man, many thought David would kill him, without Abner, there would be
civil strife, no leadership outside Judah.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 4- Mesh.’s nurse had
similar fears that David would kill Saul’s family.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Mesh.- means from the mouth
of a shameful thing. His name originally was Meri-baal, or, opponent of Baal.
Jonathan’s son. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.6-7- killed by those of own
tribe, the killers desecrated the body of a king. Like the way the Philistines
desecrated Saul’s body.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.8- David had covenant with
Jonathan and Saul concerning Saul’s descendants. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.9- David trusted in God,
didn’t need to act in pagan bloodthirsty way. V.12- hung hands that did the
deed, feet that ran to and from crime and brought head to David.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Buried Ishbosheth with honor,
signal to tribe of Benjamin, other tribes that David holds no resentment
towards them. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">2Sam.5:1- 5 ½ years after
Ishbosheth’s death, Israel had enough of leaderless strife. Came to trust
David. Recognize all Israelites were one people. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.2- David built up trust,
showed he was the Lord’s anointed. See David as shepherd as well as warrior and
king.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.3- Covenant and anointing
in Hebron, where all the patriarchs are buried.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 4-5- 7 ½ years in Judah,
33 years over all Israel. David 30 when became king of Judah. Jesus was 30 when
he began his ministry.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">David’s kingship over Israel
came through covenant, not conquest.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.6- Jerusalem- on border
between Judah and Benjamin, controlled by pagans, by making it his royal city,
neither tribe given the upper hand. 11
acres, 3,500 in population. Located on rise surrounded on 3 sides by deep
valleys. Jebusites thought their walls impregnable, referred to selves as blind
and lame (KJV and NKJV not clear here.)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.7- 1<sup>st</sup>
occurrence of the word “zion” in Old test. Meaning unknown, referred originally
to southern most hill where Jebusite fortress was, later referred to whole
city.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.8- water shafts used to
bring water into city during siege. See 1Chron. 11:4-9<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Jebusites will remain in
Jerusalem, but will not be allowed in the palace.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.11-12- 1<sup>st</sup>
nation to recognize David as king, Israel controlled inland trade routes to
Tyre, dependent on Israel for much of its food.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">David knew God had exalted
him as king for the sake of national Israel.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.14- Bathsheba is their
mother.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.17- by now Philistines know
David had tricked them when he resided in their territory, he tricked them
about who he really attaked. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.19, 24- David inquired of
the Lord, God didn’t have David do the same things twice. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.21- images, what the
Philistines prayed to before a battle, shown to be worthless, burned by David,
1<sup>st</sup> Chron. 14:12. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.24- the Lord marched before
David, it is the Lord that fights our battles. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Fear of David upon all
nations, 1Chron. 14:17.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Chapter 6:1- 70 years since
ark taken into house of Aminadad after capture by Philistines. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">David started with 400 men,
now had 30,000. David is establishing God’s kingship over whole nation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.2- ark represented very
presence of God. Lord of Hosts- name revealed everything God revealed Himself
to be. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.3- not the prescribed way
of the Law. See Ex. 25:10-22. David followed Philistine example, carried it in
a cart. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.6-7- error means
irreverence. Not even priests were allowed to touch ark, or look at it. When
the directions were not followed, no way of dealing with this difficulty. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.9- fear from guilt,
responsibility.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.10- Obed-Edom, family of Levitical priests, door
keepers. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 12- God’s anger appeased.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.13- David finds proper way,
the presence of God carried by people, not things.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.14- David worshipped with
all his might- loved the Lord with all strength, mind, might, and soul. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Rejoicing- literally,
spinning around. Elsewhere in Old Testament,
only the women dance. Michal described as Saul’s daughter, not David’s wife.
Prideful like her father, not humble like her husband.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.20- uncover self, divest
self of royal robes, wearing ephod. Base fellows, common man.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.23-
punishment for her pride, punishment on the house of Saul. No rivals for
kingship from this pagan family later on.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">1Chron. 16- culmination of
events beginning with God telling Moses to take Israel out of Egypt, Moses
telling Pharaoh to let God’s people go that they may worship God, but not final
culmination. That would come later when Solomon dedicates the Temple. What does
David emphasize? What has been emphasized throughout these lessons-<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 8-13- give thanks, call on
His name. He is not like pagan gods. Sing to Him, praise Him, speak of all He
has done. Seek Him, He can be found. History important, remember His works,
judgments.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.14-19- Importance of
Covenant.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 20-22- He protected His
people.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 23-24- His salvation is
for all peoples.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.25-27- God is not like the
idols, see verse 26- God made the heavens, He is completely separate from
creation, unlike the idols.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 28-30- worship in
prescribed way in holiness.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.31-33- God reigns and will
judge the earth.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.34-36-
Moses to Pharaoh- let my people go so they may worship God.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">2Sam. 7: 1- (in ancient world, histories and biographies
were not always chronological, more interested in developing theme than
chronology.)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Rest from enemies, now David
thinks of God’s house.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.3- Nathan encourages David
to build, God has other plans. Human common sense cannot be our guide.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.4- Nathan had to humble
himself, admit he was wrong. Even a prophet has to be careful when he claims he
speaks for God.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.5- Are you the one to build
me a house? See 1Chron. 28:3.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">“…my servant David…” remember
Moses called God’s servant, then Joshua when he obeyed God.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.6- God is God no matter
where He appears.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.7- it was God’s intent that
Israel be shepherded, not that Israel would build Him a house.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.8- God reminds David what
He has done for him, not in a threatening way, but to remind David of His
goodness, so David will trust in God and be confident that God will fulfill
what He is about to promise David.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.9- God had been wherever
David had gone (God is not bound by geography like pagan gods), saved David from
his enemies, made David’s name great.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.10-11- move no more as
Abraham, Moses, and Joshua did. Israel will not be oppressed like in the time
of the Judges.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.11- David won’t build God a
house, but God will build David a house, a royal line, final fulfillment in
Christ’s Kingdom.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.12-15- speaking of Solomon,
he shall build the Temple, throne will last forever in Christ and His Church.
Solomon will be punished when his son will lose most of the kingdom.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.15- Solomon will stay on
throne, unlike Saul whom God removed. Not just Saul, but Saul’s family
punished. Judah will outlast Israel.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.16- one of the many verses
that led Israel to believe Messiah will be like David.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.18- David sat before the
Lord, sat before the ark.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Humility, not of great
origin.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.19- God is sovereign, Lord
of Hosts.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Is this like Man? God is not
like pagan gods, who are just humanity super sized. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.21- God did these things
for His sake, so David would know that God can be trusted.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.22- therefore, because of
these things, God is great. God does these things so we know He is great.
Testimony, history.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.23- God chose to work
through Israel as a testimony to the entire world. Ruth, Rahab, the Kenites,
all those who became Jews.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.24- a people who look to no
other god. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 25-29- because of God’s
promise, David moved to pray. Worship is in response to God’s goodness. Faith
in God’s goodness, David knows God will fulfill His promise because God is
good. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">2Sam. 8:1- literally, The
Bridle of the Mother City. Philistines had a king and princes of cities.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.2- killed 2 out of 3
prisoners. Did David ask for their surrender? Moabites are his people, from
Ruth his great grandmother.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.3- Land promised to Abraham
by God extended to the Euphrates river. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.4- hamstring- cut the
tendon. Horses only good for farming. Israel and king not to rely on horses,
but God in battle, Dt. 17:16.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 7-11- dedicated articles
to the Lord, not used for his own glory. Solomon will use them for Temple and
it’s services.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.12- Edom, Moab, Ammonite,
Philistines, Amalek. God using David to subdue them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.13-14- Edom- older will
serve younger. What God told Rebekah concerning her children.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">2Sam. 9: 1- for the sake of covenant with Jonathan,
and later, Saul.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 3- acting for God,
modeling God’s kindness.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 7- probably Gibeah.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.8- Mephibosheth, does he
know about the covenant between David and Jonathan? Doesn’t know God’s
kindness.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 11- David- model of
Christ. Christ restores us and lets us eat at God’s table.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.12- many years have passed;
Mephibosheth, 5 yrs old when he has become lame, now has son of his own.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">2Sam. 11:1- Read entire
chapter before going over it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"> “…when kings go to battle…” –April-May, after
the grain harvest, 10 years as king in Jerusalem. No responsibilities, let
guard down, personal body guard not surrounding him.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.2- roofs were flat, people
bathed on them, David knew that.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.4- 2Sam. 23:39- Uriah
listed as one of David’s mighty men, elite warriors of David’s personal body
guard, special forces. Bathsheba’s father, Eliam, also listed in this group. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Uriah a Hittite- either
became a Jew, or family did. Name means “my light is the Lord.” Had adopted
Israel’s faith.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Cleansed of menstrual cycle,
not pregnant, so when she becomes pregnant, she knows it is David’s child.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.4- took her. Did she have a
choice? Yes, according to God’s Law; would David have relented if she had
quoted the Law, reminded him of the fact that he was God’s man, like Abigail
did?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">David breaks 4 of the 10 commandments, 6<sup>th</sup>
(murder), 7<sup>th</sup> adultery), 9<sup>th</sup>(false witness), and 10<sup>th</sup>
(coveting).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.5- penalty for adultery-
Lev. 20:10, Dt. 22:22.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 6-13- David attempts to
deceive. Uriah shows the very qualities David expected of his warriors. David
had never display a lack of integrity before.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.8- food from the king’s
table, wanted Uriah, Bathsheba to enjoy themselves. Bathsheba in on deception.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.11- David should be with
the troops. Uriah behaves as David should have. The ark symbolized God’s
presence on the battlefield, but David not there with his men.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.15- Uriah carries his own
death warrant.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.16- David made it look like
Uriah guilty of something worthy of death, some secret treachery. David attacks
the reputation of an upright man. In the Psalms, David bitterly complains to
God about the lies told about him.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.17- servants- men who
committed their lives to David.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 18-25- David would have
been justifiably angry if he himself had not ordered Joab to place men close to
the wall of the enemy city. David guilty of the murder of those who died with
Uriah.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 26-27- David violated
God’s Law, abused the power given to him by God to shepherd the nation. 1<sup>st</sup>
time scripture says David displeased the Lord.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">2Sam. 12: 1-4- A direct
accusation might have caused David to deny the charge, justify self, or punish
Nathan.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">David from humble origins, on
the side of the down trodden, knows what its like to suffer from the hands of
the mighty.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">No honor to the guest if rich
man didn’t feed him from his own provisions.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">A heinous crime in Israel to
steal pet and kill it, but,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.5-6- Ex.22:1- theft is not punishable by death in
the Old Testament.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.7- “You are that man!” You
judge, so judgment comes upon you! I made you king, I delivered you from Saul,
David acted with lack of gratitude to God, acted as if he was king through his
own efforts. David was saved through the miraculous saving power of God, but
David acted as if God didn’t exist. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.8- David given much, should
have been satisfied. Had he wanted more, should have had the faith that God
would provide. God is the source of contentment.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 9-11- no regard for God’s
Law. Broke 4 of 10 commandments. Killed Uriah, other of his soldiers with the
sword, even if he didn’t actually wield it himself. Taken wife, family, David will suffer
proportional punishment- “eye for an eye.” David will suffer from acts of own
family. “The sword will never leave your house.” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 11-12- David acted as if
God didn’t see in secret, God will punish David in the open.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.13- confession, no attempt
to justify self, didn’t kill or inprison Nathan. The Law condemned David to
death (Ex. 21:12, Lev. 20:10), but the Lord forgives David. Why? David was made king to exalt the nation
of Israel and to be a picture of Christ. Yet David will suffer the
consequences.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 14- given God’s enemies an
occasion to blaspheme (to ridicule belief in God) like Saul did. David was
known to be God’s man. David made God look bad, like Moses did.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 23- no infant damnation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.24- Solomon means peace. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Jeddidiah
means loved by the Lord. Shows God’s continuing grace to a repentant David.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Ps. 51- To the chief
musician- of David-after confronted by Nathan about Bathsheba. Confession before all not only what he had
done, but admission that apart from God, he is ungodly, sinful. Public role,
his repentance had to be public.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 1-2- have mercy on me,
don’t just forgive, but cleanse. Reliance on God for cleansing, not self, not
ritual.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">According to God’s tender
mercies- David knew of these by experience.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Blot out- like a scroll of
David’s kingship kept by God.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.4- David confesses sin was
primarily against God. Broke 4 out of 10 commandments. All sin against persons
are sins against God because they are in God’s image.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.5 does this mean we are
sinful because of parents procreative act. No. We are born to sin because we
are born with ability to willfully choose sin.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 6- God desires truth in
inward parts- conduct is not just play acting, but acknowledgement that God is
real. Our conduct is acting in faith that God is real and He sees and knows all
and is a holy God. He reads our thoughts, knows what is in our hearts. If obey,
God will provide wisdom. Like Sermon on the Mount- if lust in heart, impure.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 7- prayer for moral
integrity- God can make me so clean there are no words to describe it. Purge
with hyssop- an herb associated with cleansing, purification. Wash- not just
simple cleaning, but beating, pounding.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.8- let me hear prophetic
utterance of forgiveness that leads to assurance of salvation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 10-11- God does this-
create new hearts with new desires. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Steadfast- sturdy, strong,
reliable.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Without confession and
repentance, Holy Spirit grieves. God cannot be in presence of sin. David had
been in sin for nearly a year. Holy Spirit can depart, one can lose their
salvation. David remembers Saul, doen’t want to end up like him.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 12-13- restore joy of
salvation, sure knowledge that leads to assurance of salvation. The Holy Spirit
is generous, David knows God, then will reach, teach sinners.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 14- save me from the guilt
of murder.\<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.15- salvation resulting in
praise.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.16-19- no faith in
sacrifices, this would lead to play acting before others. But faith in God,
brokenness before God, then God will accept sacrifices offered in faith. A
prayer not just for himself, but for Jerusalem and all his people.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Mr. Guthriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13789464810788711789noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436860672434683034.post-64507889220018241292014-12-12T19:59:00.003-08:002014-12-12T19:59:45.336-08:00David, Part IWe have been studying the life of David in my Wednesday morning class at church. Only two more classes to go at least. Here is the first installment of my notes:<br />
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David: means “well beloved.”<br />
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Davidic covenant a sure prophecy of Christ:<br />
Gen. 3:15- enmity between serpent and woman’s seed. A promise of a race in Adam.<br />
Gen 22:18 (To Abraham after his obedience in intending to sacrifice Isaac)- “In your seed all the nations of the earth shall be blessed, because you have obeyed my voice.”<br />
Gen. 49:10 (Jacob to Judah)- “The scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from beneath his feet, until Shiloh comes, and unto him shall be the obedience of the people.”<br />
Read Is. 11:10, Rom. 15:12, Rev. 5:5, 22:16.<br />
Matthew’s gospel begins with genealogy to prove Jesus was descended from David, Abraham. <br />
2Sam. 7: 16- “And your house and your kingdom shall be established forever before you. Your throne will be established forever.”<br />
The faithfulness of God- 20 kings in Northern, Southern kingdom. David’s kingdom, 31/2 centuries, the northern kingdom, 2 centuries. North, 9 different dynasties. Constant overthrow. Southern kingdom lasts until Babylonian exile.<br />
The Psalms celebrate the promises God gave to David and his descendants. Royal psalms- record the hopes for another king like David. Centers on king who meets universal opposition, is victorious, establishes a righteous rule from Zion over the nations. His kingdom is peaceful, prosperous, everlasting, and faithful to the Lord. Friend to the poor, enemy of the oppressor, heir to the promises of David, divine- Ps. 45:6- Your throne, O God, is forever and ever; a scepter of righteousness is the scepter of your kingdom.”<br />
In 1 and 2Sam.- recurring theme, the Lord’s anointed. Messiah means “anointed one” (Christ is the Greek translation). Israel’s desire for Messiah grows out of belief that a righteous king like David will rule. The figure of Messiah is an integral part of belief that Israel will rule the nations.<br />
1Sam. 13:14- man after God’s own heart. Even though Saul’s sins don’t appear as great as David’s, Saul only cared about what people thought of him. David faced Goliath alone, while Saul cowered in his tent. David loved God with his whole heart.<br />
Writers of the New Testament declare Jesus to be the righteous king of Israel. Point to his descent from David, even the demons see him as the Son of David, Israel’s messiah.<br />
David recorded his struggles in the Psalms, the prayer book of Israel, the prayer book which taught Jesus to pray.<br />
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1Sam. 16:1- Jesse grandson of Ruth and Boaz.<br />
v.2- Samuel must go through Gibeah where Saul lives, to get to Bethlehem. Saul knows God has deposed him as king. Will be suspicious of any movement of Samuel, knowing Samuel will anoint Saul’s replacement.<br />
v. 2, 4- Samuel is God’s man, always travels with a purpose, Bethlehem wonders if he comes in capacity as Judge. <br />
v.5- sanctify self, don’t go into God’s presence, make sacrifice, irreverently.<br />
v.7- a theme in Old Testament, Abel, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, now David, not the eldest- God not culturally bound, God looks at the heart.<br />
v.11- David, type of Christ, shepherd, King as shepherd.<br />
v.12- good looking, about 15.<br />
v.13.- anointed in midst of brothers, publically show God’s favor on him. 1st of 3 annointings- he will be anointed as king of Judah, then king over all of Israel.<br />
v. 16, 23- worship as spiritual warfare. (Luther- “If can’t pray, sing.”) Saul not yet under sentence of death. God gives him opportunity to repent when David’s music puts Saul in right mind. But Saul never does.<br />
v. 18- not yet fought a battle, refer to killing lion, bear in chapter 17.<br />
David as shepherd and warrior- Ps. 78: 71-72- “He chose David his servant and took him from the sheep pens; from tending sheep He brought him to be the shepherd of His people Jacob, of Israel His inheritance. And David shepherded them with integrity of heart; with skillful hands he led them.” Shepherd a despised profession. <br />
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1Sam. 17:1- Socoh, 15 miles west of Bethlehem, in Judah, and belonging to tribe of Judah.<br />
v4- champion- middle man, one army chooses warrior to do battle with chosen warrior from opposing army, prevent great loss of life. The army of the losing warrior serves the victorious army. Greek practice. Contest among the gods.<br />
9ft., 9 inches.<br />
v.5- clothed with scaled body armor, 126 lbs.<br />
v. 7- 15-16 lbs.<br />
Who was Goliath? An Anakite. These were the people Joshua and the spies saw in the promised land when they reported that the Israelites were like grasshoppers compared to them. Joshua mostly destroyed them, Josh. 11:21-22. Survivors settled in Gath, where Goliath was from.<br />
v.11- Tall Saul afraid. Israel’s trust in human king had failed. Lack of faith in covenant promises.<br />
v. 15-20- David still subject to parents, even though plays for the king, like Christ being subject to his parents.<br />
v. 25- Israelites focused on reward.<br />
v. 26- David focused on insult to God’s honor, sets him apart from Saul, every one else.<br />
v.28- When a righteous person defies the enemy, fearful people turn on them. Like Jonathan before the Philistines. Also, Eliab, brothers, mad that they were not chosen,<br />
v. 31- so they reported him to Saul. (To see him punished?)<br />
v. 32- No arrogance, but assures Saul not to lose heart.<br />
v. 36- No insult to fearful soldiers, called them the armies of the living God, whom Goliath defies.<br />
v. 37- A HISTORY WITH GOD- David depends on God, not his own abilities.<br />
v. 38-39- Saul’s armor too big for David, Saul is much taller.<br />
v. 40- no sword or spear. Sling shot is accurate, deadly weapon of war. Sends projectiles 100 miles/hr. See Judges 20:16.<br />
v. 42-44- Goliath disdains David, insulted that he was the best Israel could put forward, thinks David will lose and will be the only death because Israel will serve the winner.<br />
v. 45-47- Man’s weapons will not prevail. David speaks in God’s name, who backs up His Covenant promises. David’s strength is in his reliance on God. “Lord of Hosts”- infinite power, resources, which God brings to bear on Israel’s behalf. First used by Hannah in 1st Sam 1. David tells Goliath that it is all Israel he has defied, David has faith that ALL the Philistines will be food for the birds.<br />
A witness to fearful Israel, so that the earth will know that there is a God in Israel. Why God chose Israel.<br />
v. 55-58- as a musician, family background isn’t as important. As a warrior leading Saul’s army, background more important.<br />
v. 51- Philistines saw this as the judgment of the gods. If they had kept Goliath’s oath, see v. 4, they could have been spared. But they fled.<br />
v. 54- Jerusalem not yet under Israel’s control. Not sure what David did. Display Goliath’s head to enemies, then, or later? Goliath’s sword later given to the priest to signify God gave the victory.See chapter 21.<br />
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1Sam.18:3-4-authority of succession given to David from Jonathan<br />
v5,14,15,30-David behaved wisely, like Joseph, the Lord was with him.<br />
v.7- The womens’ song conformed to Hebrew poetry, but Saul misread the content of their song.<br />
V10- Hebrew root word sometimes used for uncontrolled, ecstatic behavior.<br />
v.12- The Lord was with David, but left Saul.<br />
v.13,17- hope David is killed in battle. Also v.21,25.<br />
v.17- offer of marriage only a ploy, appear on David’s side, while trying to get him killed. See v. 21. David entitled to eldest daughter because of promise of Saul to the one who killed Goliath, see 17:25. Promise not kept. New promise made on condition of further military service, see v.25. To send David away will make kingdom talk. Kingdom probably heard about the spear throwing incidents.<br />
v.18- see v.24, David’s family not rich.<br />
v.21- Saul thinks David will put self in jeopardy to win Michal.<br />
v.28- Despite this, Saul does not repent, does not accept lot, but tries to thwart God’s known will. Like King Herod.<br />
By this time, seeing God’s favor on David, Saul now knows God has chosen David to be king. <br />
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1Sam. 19:1- at 1st, Saul tried to hide his desire to kill David. After failing to do so, he is now desperate, can’t hide murderous designs.<br />
v.6- 7- Saul swears, but will not keep oath, violation of God’s Law. David too king at his word, won’t declare the king a liar.<br />
v.9-10- Saul breaks oath, David flees, trust is over.<br />
v.17- Michal lies to save David, herself, uses pagan idol. What is that doing there? Saul, family never completely left paganism.<br />
v.18-19- David seeks protection of Israel’s judge, prophet, priest. Ramah an hours walk away. By publically taking David to Naioth, giving David legitimacy, God’s stamp of approval. What he denied Saul after Saul’s disobedience.<br />
v. 20- Saul no longer respects Samuel’s authority, God’s anointing of David, will seek to take David, kill him.<br />
v.20-21- School of Prophets stronger than king. Holy Spirit is dominant. See Jn. 18:4-7. Saul doesn’t learn lesson.<br />
v.23-24- Holy Spirit’s presence upon an unspiritual man. Saul thinks he will impress Samuel, God , by such an act. Isaiah was told by God to go naked for a while. People think Saul is crazy, see 1Sam. 10:12.<br />
Psalm 59- written by David when Saul sent soldiers to kill him at his house. A prayer of deliverance, faith in God as fortress.<br />
v.1-2- A cry of deliverance, “protect me, deliver me”- literally- “Raise me to a high, secure place.”<br />
v. 3- enemies use lies slander, Mt. 5; 21-22, David protests his innocence, pleads with God to judge those who wrong him. Why? See v. 13.<br />
v.5- Lord of Hosts- God is sovereign, all His resources brought to bear upon the cause of His people. Title 1st used by Hannah, then David against Goliath. Attack on david is attack on Israel by the nations, he is God’s anointed. Is this against the spirit of Jesus? No. An appeal to God that David’s enemies be judged according to God’s Law, punishment fit the crime, by God, not by David himself.<br />
v.6-8- Those who have no faith in God live like dogs, like Esau.<br />
v.11,13- God in Israel seen to be God, David’s ultimate motive.<br />
v.10-13- punish enemies in a way the people will not forget.<br />
Trust, but act, sneaked out of own house, like Paul being let out of Damascus.<br />
1Sam. 20:5- New Moon, a day of rest at the end of the month. Saul made it a 3 day feast.<br />
v.12- Jonathan makes oath of loyalty to david, not to his father.<br />
v.13- Jonathan expects David to be king.<br />
v.14-15- vow to be merciful to Jonathan and his descendants. Common practice to kill all rivals and their families who could be claimants to the throne.<br />
v. 16-even Saul, his father.<br />
v.31- Saul thinks he can prevent God’s will.<br />
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1Sam. 21:2- why did David lie?did he want to protect priests from charge of complicity in David’s escape.<br />
v.6- shew bread-12 giant loaves of bread made of wheat flour placed before the Lord, only priests could eat. Ahimelech, grandson of Eli. See Mt. 12:1-8.<br />
v.10-11- Gath, where Goliath was from. The Philistines haven’t forgot that David had killed Goliath.<br />
v.12-14- Trust in God, but act crazy. Ancient world regarded insanity as an ill omen from the gods. The insane were not harmed, less the god’s would be provoked. Ps. 56.<br />
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1Sam. 22:1- Abdullum, 20 miles S.W. of Jerusalem.<br />
David’s whole family in danger, they no longer disdain him.<br />
v.2- wasn’t just people who were discontented, but David showed himself to be a champion of the downtrodden. 400 men, core of future army.<br />
v.3- Great grandmother Ruth, a Moabite woman. Also, Saul was the Moabite king’s enemy. David knows God has anointed him, trusts God will deliver him, but does not know the future in detail.<br />
v.5- prophet Gad- one of Samuel’s prophets. Tells David God wants him to go against what common sense would dictate. Will meet Gad later. (Assisted David in arranging Temple services [worship with theological, spiritual content], wrote history of David’s reign [Source of Old Testament account of David’s reign], rebuked david over cencus.)<br />
7. Saul surrounded by members of own tribe. Can’t trust anyone else, lost respect of the people. Saul asks, Who can give you favors? Appeals not to God’s anointing him as king, but to base self-interest. Acts the way Samuel prophesied, rules as a pagan ruler, takes the peoples’ property, gives to own men. See 1Sam8:16-18.<br />
v.8- Saul no longer trusts his own servants, his own people, his own son. This will make everyone around him fearful, asking themselves, will he turn on us as he turned on David? Doesn’t honor the covenant between David and his son.<br />
v.9- Edomites descendants of Esau, will later join Babylonians in destroying Jerusalem.<br />
v.13- accuse priest of inquiring of the Lord for David. Proof of delusional mindset, thinks he can thwart God’s known will.<br />
v.15- lied to save own life?<br />
v.17- Saul now completely gone. Will kill priests. Servants know it is better to endure the king’s wrath than God’s wrath. King kills his own people he swore to protect. Can only execute people according to God’s Law, 2 or 3 witnesses. Doeg was only 1.<br />
v.18- wear the linen ephod, sign you spoke for God.<br />
Priests were Eli’s descendants, the curse, none of the young men of the family will grow old in the priesthood. God’s used Saul to carry out prophecy. They were spiritual enough to risk life in support of David. If obeyed God fully, would not have served as priests.<br />
v.22- there will always be consequences for those associated with righteous persons, like Herod killing Bethlehem’s children.<br />
v.23- David sure God will deliver, influence others to act on this belief. Faith is acting in the knowledge we are in God’s hands.<br />
Psalm 142- written while in cave. Cry out in distress, faith strengthened.<br />
Chapter 23:1- Threshing floors not well guarded. Philistines would leave farmers without food or seed grain.<br />
v.2,4- David inquires of the Lord before he makes a move. No pride at being the anointed one. Through Abiathar the priest, David not going to take over priestly duties as Saul did. Joshua shared authority with Eleazar the priest, Aaron’s son.<br />
v.3- David’s men have to learn to trust God.<br />
v. 6- Ephod, signified that one spoke for God.<br />
v. 9-13- dialogue with God. God knows all contingencies. Knows townsmen will deliver David/David’s men to Saul, but David flees. No to Open Theism. #of Davids men grows by 200.<br />
7. Saul won’t march against the Philistines, but will go to Kelia, destroy it if necessary, to get David.<br />
v. 14- inaccessible.<br />
v.16- risks own life to strengthen David.<br />
v.17- Jonathan knows David will be king. Thinks he will serve under David. Willing to be subordinate. Last meeting between the two.<br />
v. 18- again made a covenant.<br />
v.19- Ziphites willing to betray David, seek Saul’s favor, keep Saul from punishing them for harboring David.<br />
v. 21- Saul’s words delusional.<br />
Ps. 54 written by David in response to Ziphite betrayal.<br />
v. 26- Saul on one side of mountain, David on the other.<br />
v.29- Place filled with caves where one could hide.<br />
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1Sam.26:1-5- Saul still pursuing David even after declared to Davvid that David will be king.<br />
v.6- Saul’s spear, see v.7<br />
Abishai- David’s relative, son of older sister.<br />
v. 8- some think circumstances are indicators of God’s will<br />
v.9-10- whatever way God chooses, David knows Saul will die and he, David, will be king.<br />
v.12- God wanted Israel to know what kind of king David will be, merciful to king and soldiers.<br />
v.19- if the Lord is stirring up Saul, if David had sinned, let the Lord accept a sin offering from David, without Saul’s interference. To be driven out of Israel is to be excluded from fellowship with God’s people.<br />
v. 25- David and Saul never meet again.<br />
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1Sam.27:1- David wavers in faith.<br />
v.2- When David went to Gath before, Philistines didn’t know Saul was pursuing David. Now, everyone knows David is fleeing Saul. Saul is the enemy of the Philistines, so Achish thinks David might become Achish’s ally.<br />
v.4- Saul sees no reason to pursue.<br />
v.5-7- David gets a base of action.<br />
v.6- “…the kings of Judah” , date 1Sam. Written, after kingdom divided into Judah, Israel.<br />
v.8-12- raid non-Israelite lands, tell Achish he is raiding Israel, kill all to keep Achish from finding out the truth. Achish gains confidence that Israel hates David.<br />
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1Sam.28:1- Achish tells David he will go into battle against his own people, Achish thinks David already has done so.<br />
v.2- David gives ambiguous reply, Achish shows confidence against David.<br />
v.3- what a king of Israel was supposed to do, Lev.19:26. Mediums were to be put o death.<br />
v.4- Philistines threaten to divide kingdom in half.<br />
v.6- Saul had disobeyed, turned his back on God, had no faith that the Lord would answer him by legitimate means, he didn’t have the Ephod, he had killed all but one of the priests from Nob.<br />
v.7- mediums- deal with the spirits of the dead, ancestral spirits.<br />
v. 8- disguise self, doesn’t want this to be known.<br />
v.10- swears by the Lord to a pagan medium, deceive self, rationalize sin. Another rash oath.<br />
v.12- 3 interpretations- Samuel a fake perpetrated by medium, a demon, or real thing. 3rd option is answer, she screamed. God is sovereign.<br />
v.14- A mantle (NKJV) is a robe.<br />
Saul bows down, thinks this will impress Samuel.<br />
v.15- can you imagine being brought back to earth like this? Saul thinks Samuel will sympathize.<br />
v.16- when you turn your back on the Lord, He becomes your enemy.<br />
v.17- see 1Sam. 15: 26-28.<br />
v.18- took what the Lord devoted to destruction, spared Agag, Saul only cared about appearences when Samuel told Saul God was removing him.<br />
v.19- Saul’s army will be captured, Saul, sons killed, had every opportunity to repent, now under sentence of death.<br />
v.20-25- medium wants Saul to eat, perhaps trying to buy Saul’s good will? After all, Saul went to her to hear what he wanted to hear, but heard the opposite. Maybe she thought Saul would have her killed for that?<br />
Maybe Saul hoped fasting would impress God? If so, his resolve didn’t last long.<br />
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1Sam.29: The Lord intervenes to keep David from fighting his own people.<br />
v.1- Aphek, where the Philistines captured the ark.<br />
v.2- leaders of the 5 main Philistine cities.<br />
v.3- David’s tactics, see chapter 27:10-12.<br />
v.8- pretends disappointment<br />
ambiguous answer- does he mean Achish, Saul, or the Lord?<br />
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1Sam. 30: 1- Amalekites- fought Israel when Israel moved through its land to get to the promised land. Saul was to destroy them. Likely retaliation for the attacks of David. God’s way of getting David out of the situation caused by David’s lack of faith. Also, God uses David to further judge this people.<br />
Ziklag- Philistine city given to David by the Philistines.<br />
v.6- people blamed David, was with Philistines when should have been guarding people, and for being in the situation in the 1st place. But David strengthens self in the Lord.<br />
v.7-8- does not rush into action in a panic. Realizes mistake of not seeking God for everything. Consults God. Recovers all. David given fresh triumph in front of people.<br />
9. army hasn’t grown.<br />
v.11-15- God’s Law- do not oppress stranger, did not kill him for being enemy soldier, will keep oath they made to him.<br />
v.17- # of men who escaped=to size of David’s army.<br />
v.22- men of Belial- literally trouble making scoundrel, Satan. David gives God the glory for the victory, all play an important part.<br />
v.26-31- share spoil, does not hoard like pagan king. Did not say, “Go, get your own spoil in battle.” Gratitude for those who supported him. Here he was 1st crowned as king after Saul’s death. David earns more loyalty after near debacle.<br />
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1Sam31:4- Saul thinks only of himself, duty of armor bearer to keep king alive, armor bearer fears consequences from God/men for killing God’s anointed. Saul doesn’t care for him.<br />
v.9- body treated like Goliath’s body. Saul’s sin gave Philistines opportunity to boast about themselves/ their gods against God.<br />
v.11- Jabesh-Gilead- saved by Saul in his 1st military campaign. An act of gratitude.<br />
v.13- Tamarask tree- where Saul held court.<br />
Saul- became king at 20, ruled 40 years, 60 at death. Creamation not normal in Israel, done to prevent further abuse, David later moves remains to family tomb. <br />
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<br />Mr. Guthriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13789464810788711789noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436860672434683034.post-86949969672399250662014-11-02T20:35:00.001-08:002014-11-02T20:35:33.581-08:00Moses and AaronHere is the last of the material taught in my Wed. morning class that was taught over a year ago but had not been posted here.<br />
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Moses:<br />
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Moses:
to draw out, extraction, Ex. 2:10<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Ex.
1-2:10. Read Ex. 1:22.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Acts
7:22- “And Moses was learned in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and was mighty
in words and deeds.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Ex.
2: 11-15, 22-25<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
11- Moses knew he was a Hebrew.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
13- felt himself a leader of the Hebrews. Acts 7:25- thought the Hebrews would
understand that he would deliver them. But….<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.12-
wrath against oppressors.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">In
40 years, Moses gets Egypt out of him.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
22- learn to be a pilgrim.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
23-25- God hears Israel’s cries, 450 years, prophecy to Abraham. Why? Get
Israel out of Canaan- Gen. 15: 13-16.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Ex.
3<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
2-3- not just an impressive display, but showing Moses who He is, not part of
creation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
5- Holy- 1<sup>st</sup> time word used of God, produce Holy fear.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
6- have a history of deliverance.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
7-8- God hears, knows, wants to deliver Israel to a good land.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
10- God calls Moses.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
12- will work with Moses where he is at.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
14- “To be”, I exist. Where we get Yahweh, Jehovah.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
18- purpose of deliverance- worship, abad, meaning of worship- slave.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Paul
said we are either slaves of righteousness or slaves of sin.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
19-22- God knows how Pharaoh will act.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Ex.
4<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.1-
17- God gives signs to Moses.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
18- Moses is humble, could have been arrogant after meeting with God.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
21-23- God will harden Pharaoh’s heart.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">See
Ex. 6: 10-13, 7: 1-5, 13-14, 22, 8:8, 15, 19, 32, 9: 7, *12*, 11:10, 10: 1, 20,
27. Paul in Rom. 1 says God gives people over to their sin.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Plagues
tied to Egyptian gods.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Ex.
11: 1-10, see v. 7.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Ex.
12<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">The
Passover. v. 6, v. 23 connected.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Christ
is the Passover Lamb- “…you were not redeemed with corruptible things, like
silver or gold, from your aimless conduct received by tradition from your
fathers, but with the precious blood of Christ, as a lamb without blemish and
without spot.” 1Pet. 1: 18-19.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
8- bitter herbs represent bitterness of slavery.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
12- final statement of God’s power.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
26-28- children are to be instructed. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
9- don’t eat it with the blood in it, like the pagans.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
10-11- pilgrims in a strange land.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
19-20- leaven=sin.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
11, 31- God delivers you speedily. He wants you to speedily remove yourself
from sin. Don’t be like Lot.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
43-49- no foreigners can celebrate the Passover unless circumcised.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Ex.
14<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
4- God will harden Pharaoh’s heart. Know that the Lord is God.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
10-12- When someone is 1<sup>st</sup> delivered, 1<sup>st</sup> trial is major
crises. Faith is developed as we develop our history with God.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
13-14- The Lord will fight for you.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
15-16- God does the work, but we are to act.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
21, 26, 27- division of waters not immediate, see v. 30.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Read
Ps. 77: 16-19.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Ex.
18<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
1-3- heard of all that God had done for Moses, Israel.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
11- “Now I know God is above all gods.” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
7- Moses remained humble.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
13-23- need to support one another. God speaks through people.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Ex.
19<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
4-5- because of what God for them, obey on basis of that, v. 8. “therefore.”
Before then, hardly any Law given to govern behavior except Passover/1<sup>st</sup>
born. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
10-15- be of clean heart when approach God. God is holy.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.16-
there is holy fear in a genuine encounter with God.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Ex.
20<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">1-17-
10 commandments. See v. 2. On basis of what God has done, obey His Laws out of
love, gratitude, and holy fear.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
22-26- don’t worship as pagans do. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
22- God exists, not an idol, no idolatry, see v. 23.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
24-25- not elaborate altars like the pagans.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Ex.
21<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
1-11- treat servants/ slaves right, unlike other cultures.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Serve
7 years, no break up of families.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">awl-
public commitment to master.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Daughters
redeemed, no discrimination against, among wives.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Some
sell themselves because of poverty. Some men sold their daughters to the
wealthy because they didn’t want them married into their own class.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Remember
Gen. 9: 6, man is made in God’s image.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
12-27- community, government, not clan v. clan, blood feud, constant slaughter.
Must prove premeditation. Cities of
refuge. v.16- kidnapping, man stealers, slavery condemned. Death
penalty. v. 15,17- preserve sanctity of the home. V. 20-27- servants treated
justly.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Eye
for an eye, tooth for a tooth, no punishment beyond moral culpability. Jesus
taught correct context for this phrase in Sermon on the Mount, Mt. 5: 38-42.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
31- son, daughter of = value.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
28- 36- culpable neglect. Man made in God’s image, any animal that kills a man
must die. Animals are necessary for livelihood, survival.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Ex.
22<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.1-15-
responsibility for property. V. 2- deal with pre-meditation. V.3- no death
penalty for property crimes. Aim of this Law is restoration, not economic
destruction. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
16-23:9- Justice and purity. No purity, no justice. No justice, no purity.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Ex.
22:16-18- bride money, part of father’s property.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
18-20- telling the future, controlling others through demonic forces,
beastiality figured prominently in Canaanite worship, sacrifice to idols.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.21-
the key- treat well, Israel was a stranger.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
21-27- justice, “I am gracious.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
28- don’t revile God. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
29-30- unjust men withhold from God.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Ex.
32- Israel unfaithful, unholy, before God and God’s enemies. Their conduct gave
a false picture of God. When man makes God appear unholy, God is angered. See
Num. 20: 8-12.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">New
Testament on Moses:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Acts
7:35- “This Moses whom they rejected, saying, ‘Who made you a ruler and judge?’
is the one God sent to be a ruler and a deliverer.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Heb.
3: 1-5- Moses faithful in God’s house, but Christ is greater.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"> 9: 23-25- “by faith” 5 times.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Lk.
9: 28-31- Moses did make it into the Promised Land.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Aaron:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Aaron:
mountain of strength, enlightened, bright.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Brother
of Moses, 3 years older, Ex. 7:7, 4<sup>th</sup> generation after Levi. Born
before Pharaoh’s decrees?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Ex.
4:14, becomes Moses’ spokesman.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Holds
the rod- 7:9, 19, 8:5, 16. Moses takes rod- 9:22-23, 10:13, 22-23. Ex. 14:16-
rod, Red Sea parts.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Ex.
32- The Golden Calf<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
1-6- Aaron compromised.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
19-25- Aaron’s feeble excuse.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
25-29- sons of Levi on God’s side.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
34-35- God brings punishment for what Aaron had made.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Ex.
28: 1-3- Aaron’s son’s minister to God as priests. They were to be consecrated,
set apart. Consecration- Lev. 8: 1-5-<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<u><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Aaron,
before blood sacrifice
Aaron’s Sons, after sacrifice<o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Cleansed,
v.6
cleansed, v.6<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Clothed,
v. 7-8
clothed, v. 13<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Crowned,
v. 9 charged, v. 35<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Anointed,
v. 12
annointed, v. 30<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Set
apart for task, the word Christ<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
24- blood sprinkled on them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.30-
consecrated with blood.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
31-34- make atonement for them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Lev.
9:7- make atonement for self, people.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
22-24- blessed the people, fire consumes (showing God’s approval), people have
Godly fear. See Num. 6: 22-27.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Lev.
10<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
1- profane fire, coals from different altar. Jewish tradition, they were
drunk. See v. 8-10.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
3- The Lord is holy. This is an example. So Aaron held his peace.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
6- don’t tear holy garments.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
7- did according to word of Moses. God had said that Moses would be as God to
Aaron.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Num.
17- Aaron’s priesthood confirmed in budding of rod.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Num.
20- Moses and Aaron sin against the Lord. (See Ex. 17: 1-7)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
8, 10-11, v. 12- the sin. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
24- rebellion is to disobey God’s Word, Moses had called people rebels.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
22-29- death of Aaron for this sin. Stripped of his garments, no longer a
priest. Garments not to be on the dead. Extra long mourning, 30 days. The same
for Moses.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">These
are examples to us not to lust after wrong things, follow after false gods-
1Cor. 10: 1-13.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Jesus
is our High Priest- Heb. 4:14- 5:11.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">A
greater priesthood- Heb. 7: 20-28.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">New
Priesthood- Heb. 8: 1-6<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">New
Covenant- Heb. 8: 7-13, 9: 6-22.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<br /></div>
Mr. Guthriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13789464810788711789noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436860672434683034.post-25520619403096645152014-10-30T20:27:00.004-07:002014-10-30T20:28:06.196-07:00JosephHere my notes from the study of Joseph for my Wed. morning Bible study class. This lesson was taught over a year ago.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Joseph-
mother, Rachael. Jacob’s favorite. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Means
“may Jehovah add” or “He will add.” Gen. 30:24-faith that God will add another
son.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Gen.
30: 22-24- “Then God remembered Rachael, and God listened to her and opened her
womb. And she conceived and bore a son, and said, ‘God has taken away my
reproach.’ So she called his name Joseph, and said, ‘The Lord shall add to me
another son.’ ”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Gen
37: 1-11- 17 years old, tended sheep,
gave brothers bad report. V.3- Jacob loved Joseph more than other brothers.
Gave Joseph tunic of many colors. Was it a tunic of many colors? (LXX), or a
longsleeved robe , or ornamented tunic as might be worn by royalty?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.4-
envy of Joseph leads to hatred from his brothers. Remember Cain.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.6-11-
dreams, the older will serve the younger. Jacob rebukes Joseph, but does not
reject Joseph’s dreams out of hand. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Read
v.18-28, 29-36.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Gen.
39- God with Joseph.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.1-
sold to captain of Pharaoh’s guard.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.2-4-
Potipher sees God in Joseph.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
2-6 (especially 6)- Joseph given highest responsibility. Potipher doesn’t
bother to oversee him. There were levels in slavery in ancient world.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
6-10- Joseph good looking, resist temptation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
11-20- being righteous leads to prison, the kings prison.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.21-23-
in Joseph’s hands, keeper did not oversee Joseph. The Lord was with him. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Gen.
40- Prisoner’s dreams.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.7-
Joseph not only trustworthy, but sensitive to others.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
8- presents self as God’s agent.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
14- Joseph wants to be remembered.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.23-
forgotten.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Gen.
41- 13 years between slavery and rise to power.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
1- 2 years pass.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
1-7- Pharaoh’s dreams, no one could interpret.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
9-14- Joseph remembered.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
16- attribute gifts to God.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
25-32- Joseph interprets.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
33-36- Joseph’s solution.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
37 on- God with Joseph, Joseph rises to authority again.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.40-
rule over Pharaoh’ s land, 2<sup>nd</sup> only to Pharaoh.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.42-
signant ring, Joseph spoke for Pharaoh. Fine linen, gold chain, signs of
royalty, authority.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
43- Pharaoh displays Joseph to the people. People expected to give homage.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
44- Pharaoh tells Joseph he has authority over people<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Zaph
nath-Paaneah- “God speaks and He lives.” Joseph’s authority like a god’s.
Marriage to a non- Jew, yet children part of Israel.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
56-57- famine over whole world, all had to approach Joseph to live.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Joseph
as picture of Christ. Like the ancient world approaching Joseph to live, so we
approach the Father through the Son. As
Joseph had all authority, so does Jesus.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Gen.
42<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
4- Jacob doesn’t send Benjamin, Rachael’s son.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
6- bow down, beginning of dreams fulfillment, see v. 9.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
16- God wants Israel in Egypt, prophecy to Abraham. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
22- Reuben a liar.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
24- Joseph weeps for brothers, like Christ wept for us, “Father, forgive them,
they know not what they do.” Gen. 43:30.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Gen.
43: 33-34- younger given the blessing.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Gen.
44: 14-34- now the brothers put their lives on the line in intercession. Want
to please father, no longer careless concerning his wishes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Gen.
45.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.3-
dismayed in his presence.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
4-7- purpose- did brothers act of own accord? God preserved for Abraham, Isaac,
Jacob a posterity.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
22- younger favored.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Gen.
46<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
3- the promise of a great nation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
4- God’s promise he will be buried in land promised to Abraham.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
27- 70 in all.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Gen.
47: 13-26- Joseph gets power over all land and people. Most of treasure taken
from people goes back to the people. Joseph only keeps 1/5. Priests get land
allotted to them. Joseph keeps Pharaoh’s word.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Gen.
50-<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
1-14- promise fulfilled, Jacob buried in Promised Land.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
15-21- brothers still fear Joseph, Joseph shows forgiveness.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
22-26- Joseph’s faith.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Mr. Guthriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13789464810788711789noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436860672434683034.post-34895552769856924252014-10-13T19:25:00.002-07:002014-10-13T19:25:03.955-07:00Isaac and JacobHere are my notes on Isaac and Jacob from my Wed. morning class taught over a year ago. The notes on Jacob will look incomplete. I remember teaching on Gen.34, but for some reason didn't make written notes.<br />
<br />
Isaac:<br />
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Isaac
means he laughs, the laughing one. Parents laughed at circumstances of birth,
Gen. 21:6. God selected the name before he was born, Gen. 17:19. (Other
examples- in OT- Ishmael, Solomon, Josiah, Cyrus, and Isaiah’s son
Mahe-shal-hash-baz. In NT- John the Baptist, Jesus.) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">No
record of early life except circumsized at 8 days, and weaned.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">At
sacrifice, Isaac was not a child. Josephus thought he was 25, others think 33.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">God
provided the lamb, as He would with his only Son.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Most
important issue, Abraham’s faith, Isaac’s obedience.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Similarities
with Christ: <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">both
had been promised, Isaac 25 years before, Jesus in Gen. 3:16. Gal. 3:16- the seed
is one.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">birth
announcements unusual- laughter, even Mary questioned.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">both
named before birth.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">both
births miraculous.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Gen.
24- Bride for Isaac. Picture of Holy Spirit seeking out disciples for Christ.
Christ the groom, the Church the bride.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.27-
servant guided by God.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.58-
Rebekah ready, willing to go as Isaac’s bride.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
67- Isaac took her to himself, he loved her. She comforted him in his mourning.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Gen.
25:21- pleaded, even though Isaac knew God’s promise to Abraham.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Gen.
26- God makes promise to Isaac based on Abraham’s obedience. God repeated
covenant. God prospers him because he obeys God in not going down to Egypt.
Prosperity makes enemies of allies.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Isaac
falters in faith. Saw his father do same thing with Abimelech.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Isaac
prospers, moves.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.23-25-
God repeats covenant, Isaac builds altar as a memorial. Didn’t build altar the
1<sup>st</sup> time God appeared to him, learning to express faith.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.34-
Esau brings grief.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Gen.
27- Isaac knew the older will serve the younger, but was going to bypass the
promise. Isaac just wanted to eat.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">What
New Testament says about Isaac:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Heb.
11:20- “By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come.” (Gen.
27: 26-40).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">James
2: 21-23- faith perfected by works.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Law
v. Grace, Works v. Faith.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Jacob:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Jacob-
supplanter, taking the place of another.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Gen.
25:23- two nations, older will serve the younger, that the purpose of God,
according to the election will stand.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Predestination-
but what kind? Not the arbitrary choosing by God, but those who follow in
Jacob’s footsteps. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Gen.
25: 27-34- steals Esau’s birthright. In Haran, could sell birthright to
brother.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Birthright-
headship of family, double share of inheritance (Dt. 21:17)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Esau-
lusted for the tangible, the here and now. Heb. 12: 16-17, we are our brother’s
keeper, don’t let anyone become profane like Esau.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Gen.
25: 25-28, Gen. 26: 34-35. The blessing- Gen. 27: 27-29.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Isaac
tried to bypass God’s word in blessing Esau, Rebekah schemed to get Jacob the
blessing God had already told her was his. Esau cared nothing for the blessing,
plotted to kill Jacob, blamed Jacob for losing his birthright. Good thing Abraham
sent away all his other children.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Gen.
28: 3-4- Isaac repeats God’s covenant with Abraham. Fruitful nation, assembly
of peoples, the land.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Esau-
marry daughters of Ishmael, Ishmael and his descendants have no part in God’s
salvation plan.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Gen.
28: 10-22- God intervenes in the natural world.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
13-15- God reaffirms covenant, will be with Jacob, will bring him back. Not
because Jacob was righteous, but because of Abraham’s righteousness.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.19-
Was called Luz, which means separation, now called Bethel- house of God. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.20-
21- if God be with me, bring me back, provide, THEN the Lord shall be my God.
Not until then, not walking by faith yet.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Jacob,
Laban, Rachael, Leah- 12 tribes of Israel.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Gen.
31: 1-3, 7-9, 24, 31, 36-42.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Gen.
32: 9-12- remind God of promises, 11-12, still fear.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
13-15- gifts to placate Esau.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
24-32- wrestle with God (Hos. 12:4)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">until
the break of day<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Man
did not prevail<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Israel
means struggle with God<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Penial-
seen God face to face, life preserved.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Gen.
33:10- Esau’s face the face of God.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Gen.34<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Gen.
48: 12-20, 49: 8-12, by faith.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Gen.
49: 12 -20, Gen 49: 8-12- by faith.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Gen.
49: 1-7- oldest son forfeited blessing, leadership fell to Judah. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br />Mr. Guthriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13789464810788711789noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436860672434683034.post-58760819283357883562014-10-13T18:40:00.002-07:002014-10-13T18:40:41.568-07:00AbrahamIn my Wed. morning class at church, we studied the life of Abraham over a year ago. I just never got around to posting my notes till now. Notes on Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, and Aaron will be posted soon. Right now we are studying the life of David.<br />
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Abraham:<br />
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Abram- high father, Abraham-
father of many nations<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">In the line of Seth, in the
line of Christ.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Gen. 11:31-12:1, past tense,
Acts 7:2, God spoke to Abram before he went to Haran. Josh 24:2- Terah served
other gods. Moon god worshipped in Ur, Haran, a flourishing caravan city.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Gen. 12:3- a command, but
more than a command, a covenant-<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">1.<span style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Great nation<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">2.<span style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">I will bless you<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">3.<span style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">I will make your name great<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">4.<span style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">You will be a blessing<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">5.<span style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">I will bless those who bless you<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">6.<span style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">I will curse those who curse you<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">7.<span style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">All peoples will be blessed through you.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">12:4-
Abram responded in faith by answering a calling, being a pilgrim.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">12:7-
1<sup>st</sup> promise from God that Israel will possess Canaan<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"> Built an altar, chronicle history with God<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Journey
of faith-learn to obey, in Egypt-12: 10-20, restoration-13:3-4<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Lot
chooses to separate, not be a pilgrim- 13: 10-11- like Eve- sees with eyes of
human common sense-not with eyes of faith , Sodom wicked-13:12-13. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">13:
14-17- God gives promise of the land in greater detail once Abram is no longer
entangled with Lot.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">We
are Lot- <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">2Pet.
2:7-8- “…delivered righteous Lot, who was oppressed by the filthy conduct of
the wicked (for that righteous man, dwelling among them, tormented his
righteous soul from day to day by seeing and hearing their lawless deeds…)”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Gen.
14:1-17- Lot’s capture and rescue by Abram. King of Sodom wants to do Abram homage.
v. 18-20- King of Salem (peace), Melchizedek, blesses Abram, Heb.7- the lesser
is blessed by the greater. Abram acknowledges his superior by tithing to Him.
Was this meeting directed by God to remind Abram that it was God who won the
battle, and not Abram himself? v. 21-24- Abram refuses to take goods, wanted
the world to see that it was God who prospered him.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Gen.15:1-
shield, great reward<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">2-4-
what was important to one who lived at that time<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">5.
promise of descendants<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">6.
believed in God, counted as righteousness-<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">reckon-
to think, to reckon, put together, calculate, imagine, impute, to lay one’s
thoughts together, to form a judgment, to produce something in the mind. A
consideration of many factors to produce a conclusion. God added all that Abram’s belief about Him meant
to Him and reckoned Abram righteous. See New Testament passages on Abraham
quoted below.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">7.<span style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Promise based on God’s prior actions. God’s actions
showed we was to be trusted. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<br /></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">9-11-
The sacrifice. Covenant made with blood.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.17-
God humbled Himself as if He was the inferior party, Hittite Suzeraign
Covenant- inferior walked through, “May the gods do to me (and more also) as I
have done to these animals if I do not fulfill the terms of this covenant!” Prefigure Christ. Smoking
oven, burning torch a figure of speech, one noun modifies the other into one
single flame.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.13-14-
prophesy of slavery in Egypt.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Gen.
16:1-4- Hagar and Ishmael- trying to
carry out God’s plan man’s way.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">See
Rom. 4:19-22 below, Abram never wavered in faith.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.4-
Hagar becomes prideful, looks down on barren Sarai<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.5-
Sarai blames Abram for her idea. When we sin, we often blame others.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.6-
Abram weak, lets Sarai be harsh with Hagar.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
7-9- Even though Hagar does not have part in God’s plan of salvation, He still
hears her in her distress.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
10-12- given promises for her descendants, Ishmael father of the Arab people.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.13-
1<sup>st</sup> time God given a name by man- “You are the God who sees”
–different from all other gods.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Gen.
17:1- walk before Me, and be blameless, be in my presence, after all, God is
“You are the God who sees.” Be in God’s presence.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.2-8-
Covenant:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.2-
God will make covenant, already proven He can be trusted to keep covenant.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.2,
4- Will multiply Abram’s descendants.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
5- name change from Abram to Abraham. To call oneself the father of many
nations is an act of faith in the God who made the covenant.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.6-
Kings will come from Abraham, David, the royal line, Christ.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.7-
covenant not just with Abraham, but with his descendants- to be God to them. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.8-
Israel given the land of Canaan.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.
9-14- covenant to be kept, the sign is circumcision. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.15-22-
Sarai to Sarah (princess). The promise
is through Isaac, through faith. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Gen.
18: 1-8- Even though Abraham a great man, he still follows customs of hospitality.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .25in;">
<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.9-15-
God had never done such a thing in human history, so it was understandable that
Sarah reacted as she did. God showed He was wthe one who sees, v. 15. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.16-19-
God has chosen Abraham to pass on holiness down through the generations. God
decides this honor entitles Abraham to know what He is about to do.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.20-21-
God a different God, knows the affairs of men, hears of injustice when those
who suffer cry to Him, God is a God of justice.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.22-25-
there is a standard of right and wrong. By this we know that God is good,
because He lives by this standard. He always does because in Him there is no
sin. Pagan gods follow no such standard, for they are just super-sized
humanity.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.22-33-
God is never angry or weary with our continued intercession.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Gen.19:12-22-
Lot righteous, but not completely removed from unholy surroundings. Did he
marry a pagan? Did he allow his daughters to do so? His entire family, besides
him, was unspiritual. Son-in-laws thought he was joking about judgment. He had
to be dragged out of Sodom. He was saved through Abraham’s intercession.
Without it, Lot would have perished in the judgment.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.30-38-
Lot’s folly in the way he raised family, not completely separating from
paganism, caused daughters to think like pagans, afflict Israel with
descendants, Moab and Ammon, which were conceived through unrighteousness.
Passed on family character through the generations.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Gen.
21:1-4- God did as He had spoken, given Abraham and Sarah a son in their old
age. Abraham obedient in circumcising Isaac at 8 days old.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.8-21-
bond woman and son cast out. Even though
have no part in God’s plan of salvation, even though Ishmael mistreated Isaac,
God saw and heard Hagar’s anguish and rescued them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.22-34-
Abimelech saw God was with Abraham, reasoned that God would avenge him against
his enemies (see Gen. 20). Knew the value of a covenant, knew if God was with
Abraham, Abraham would honor covenant. Abraham planted Tamarask tree is a
memorial. Worshipped God there.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Gen.
22- sacrifice of Isaac.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.12-
“…now I know…” God says “I have experienced Abraham’s fear of me.” See Heb.
11:17-19 below.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.15-18-
because Abraham did not withhold only son, God not only repeated earlier
promises, not only stated that many nations would come from him, but all nations
would be blessed through him because of his faith.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Gen.
25: 1-6- protect Isaac, his seed, from pagan influence, contamination.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">New
Testament on Abraham:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Jn.
8: 33-59- Only those who live by faith are Abraham’s true descendants.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Rom.
4: 1-4-saved through faith.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"> 9-12- Father of all who believe.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"> See also v.13-25 and Rom 9: 6-8,
Gal. 3:29, James 2:21-26.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Hebrews
11:17-19- “By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who
had received the promises offered up his only begotten son of whom it was said,
‘In Isaac your seed shall be called,’ concluding that God was able to raise him
up, even from the dead, from which he also received him in a figurative sense.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Rom.
4:19-22- “And not being weak in faith, he did not consider his own body already
dead (since he was about a hundred years old) and the deadness of Sarah’s womb.
He did not waiver at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strengthened
in faith, giving glory to God, and being fully convinced that what He had
promised He was also able to perform. And therefore, ‘it was accounted to him
for righteousness.’ ”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Mr. Guthriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13789464810788711789noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436860672434683034.post-64927931446134777782014-09-27T19:23:00.001-07:002014-09-27T19:28:17.186-07:00The Kingdom of God: A SermonMy pastor was taken to the hospital Saturday evening a week ago. I was asked to give the sermon Sunday morning. Fortunately, I keep a supply of old sermons handy in such cases. My subject was the kingdom of God. It was similar to this 2007 blog post from my main blog, <a href="http://www.redemptivethoughts.com/">redemptivethoughts.com :</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.redemptivethoughts.com/2007/11/100th-postthe-gospel-of-kingdom-sermon.html">http://www.redemptivethoughts.com/2007/11/100th-postthe-gospel-of-kingdom-sermon.html</a><br />
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Continue to pray for my pastor; she is out of the hospital, but the doctors are not sure what is wrong with her. Pray for her husband as well. He and she are co-pastors of the church where I worship. Mr. Guthriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13789464810788711789noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436860672434683034.post-55508964742753376632014-09-13T19:41:00.006-07:002014-09-27T19:24:19.336-07:00I Killed A Bear! No, not me. David. King David that is. He killed a lion and a bear while guarding his father's sheep. David recounted the story to King Saul in 1Sam. 17:34-37. He told Saul this to explain his confidence that God would give David victory over Goliath the Philistine. In doing so, David demonstrated that faith in God develops as one develops a history with God. Faith is not merely belief. Faith is defined as belief, trust, and loyalty to someone or something. David believed God would deliver him from the lion and the bear. He lived his life in those moments in the confidence that God would do so. When such confidence is rewarded, it develops into trust. Because God delivered David from the lion and the bear, he trusted God to triumph over Goliath. This trust caused David to place his loyalty in God alone. It was God's name David wanted to see vindicated when Goliath blasphemed God and insulted God's people. It was from David's words that I came up with the title of my 8/31/14 Sunday morning sermon, "I Killed a Bear!"<br />
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I began with a short introduction giving the historical context to 1Sam. 17. Then the chapter was examined in detail from verses 1 through 37. Here are the notes for that portion of the sermon, which came from the Wednesday morning class I teach at church:<br />
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">1Sam. 17:1- Socoh, 15 miles
west of Bethlehem, in Judah, and belonging to tribe of Judah.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v4- champion- middle man, one
army chooses warrior to do battle with chosen warrior from opposing army,
prevent great loss of life. The army of the losing warrior serves the
victorious army. Greek practice. Contest among the gods.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">9ft., 9 inches.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.5- clothed with scaled body
armor, 126 lbs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 7- 15-16 lbs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Who was Goliath? An Anakite.
These were the people Joshua and the spies saw in the promised land when they
reported that the Israelites were like grasshoppers compared to them. Joshua
mostly destroyed them, Josh. 11:21-22. Survivors settled in Gath, where Goliath
was from.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.11- Tall Saul afraid.
Israel’s trust in human king had failed. Lack of faith in covenant promises. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 15-20- David still subject
to parents, even though plays for the king, like Christ being subject to his
parents.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 25- Israelites focused on
reward.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 26- David focused on
insult to God’s honor, sets him apart from Saul, every one else.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.28- When a righteous person
defies the enemy, fearful people turn on them. Like Jonathan before the
Philistines. Also, Eliab, brothers, mad that they were not chosen,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 31- so they reported him
to Saul. (To see him punished?)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 32- No arrogance, but
assures Saul not to lose heart.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 36- No insult to fearful
soldiers, called them the armies of the living God, whom Goliath defies.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 37- A HISTORY WITH GOD-
David depends on God, not his own abilities.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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I then quickly looked at Ps. 23, showing that only one who had such a history with God could write it. Then non-faith was illustrated through quickly looking at some biblical passages: relying on own righteousness (Ezk. 33:13), on own strength (Hos. 10:13), on leaders (Ps.118: 8-9), on riches (Jer. 49:4), Prov. 3:5-6.<br />
Then a quick look was given at what faith produces in us: confession (Acts 19:18), forgiveness (Acts 10:43), grace (Acts 15:11), healing (Acts 14:9), the receiving of the Holy Spirit (Eph. 1:13), justification (Acts 13:38-39), purification (Acts 15:9), sanctification (Acts 26:18), hope (Ps. 33:20-22). While awaiting the return of Jesus Christ, faith causes us to live lives of holiness now, as if Christ has already returned. This last point was made by reading Heb.11: 24-26 and 2Pet. 3:10-13.<br />
Mr. Guthriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13789464810788711789noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436860672434683034.post-27369316659841195972014-07-07T19:21:00.000-07:002014-07-07T19:22:20.812-07:00Samuel and SaulSince March, we have been studying the lives of Samuel and Saul in our Wednesday morning class. The notes are skeletal, but the class allows everyone to participate. Anyone can ask a question or comment anytime. Also remember that this blog is just a bare record of my ministry activities.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: 16.0pt;">Samuel:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">1Sam 1:1- Elkanah, called an
Ephriamite, really a Levite.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">1:2- Hannah, means gracious.
Barren. 2<sup>nd</sup> marriage not sanctioned by God.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">1:3- Lord of Hosts- infinite
resources, power with which God acts for His people. God’s sovereignty over all
powers in the universe. Also translated “The Lord Almighty.” 1st use of word in
Old Testament here. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Feast of Tabernacles-
commemorate God’s protection of Israel during desert journey and God’s blessing
over the year’s crops. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Shiloh- central sanctuary,
where ark located. Jerusalem not yet royal city.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 4-5- Hannah given a double
portion, as if she had a son. Elkanah loved her, did not blame her for
barreness.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 6-8- family interaction:
Hannah taunted, Elkanah weak, tries to console her, but he doen’t restrain the
mother of his children.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 10- bitterness of soul,
prayed, didn’t wait to change attitude, “get right”, before approaching God.
See v. 16.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.11- again, Lord of Hosts.
Faith that the Lord is willing even in the midst of anguish. No hating or
accusing God, or turning away from God because of affliction. Called herself
God’s maidservant.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">“remember me”- not just
recall, but God going into action on her behalf.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Razor- Nazorite vow, Num.
6:18-separate unto God for a specified time when the hair shall remain uncut.
Long hair being symbol of dedication to the Lord’s service, usually not for
life. A vow that God required of Sampson.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.16- wicked (daughter of
Belial): good for nothing, name given to Eli’s sons in 2:12.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.19- Lord remembered, did
not forget, but acted in her behalf. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 20- Samuel: asked of,
appointed by God. “…because I have asked for him from the Lord.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 24- weaned, 2 or 3 years. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 28- lent means given
unconditionally in dedication to the Lord.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">2:11- assisted Eli.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">2:12- corrupt, didn’t know
the Lord, didn’t fear or obey Him. Sons of
Belial, see 1:16.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 13-15- fat was to be
burned. The Lord was to receive His portion 1<sup>st</sup>. Meat taken before
fully cooked. Free will offering taken by force. Dt. 18: 1-5. Boiling is only
form of cooking mentioned for priests. Only roasting mentioned- Passover lamb.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 18-26- Eli- some
spirituality, but loved sons more than God, see v. 29. (See Mt. 10: 37-39). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Women- like Canaanite temple
prostitutes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">The Lord was determined to
put them to death. The curse, v. 27-36.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Read Num. 6:1-8- Nazorite vow. V. 4- not necessarily
permanent. Seperated to the Lord. No strong drink. No razor. Long hair a
reproach to a man, willing to be reproached for the Lord’s sake. No contact
with dead body, even family members. If this is violated, he can atone for this
and begin service again, v. 9-12. Absolute purity of life.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">3:1- No widespread
revelation, word from God rare. In Judges, Holy Spirit mentioned less and less.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">3:7- Samuel didn’t know the
Lord yet. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 8- Eli not totally without
spiritual perception.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.10- Judgment revealed to
Samuel. Samuel to continue serving Eli, but knows not to emulate Eli’s sons.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">V. 14- no atonement for house
of Eli, who polluted the sacrifice. Not offered in faith, but as a ritual.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.18-19- Eli accepts
judgment, Samuel established as prophet. No move to kill Samuel as Solomon
tried to kill Jeroboam.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Prophet- “a spokesman for
God, a seer, a watchman.” Not just foretell future. Moses a prophet, Dt. 18:15,
but Samuel started prophetic office. Trained prophets. His school of prophets
made the prophets a force in Israel.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">4: 1-5- Where did we see the
Ark carried into battle, and thenpeople shouting before they went into battle?
The battle of Jericho. Difference. In these verses, the Ark is being used as a
magical object by an unholy people with unholy leaders who did not consult God
or consecrate themselves. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">4:18- Eli more concerned
about the Ark than his sons.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">4:19-22- God was the glory of
Israel, but Phinehas’ wife looked upon the ark as well as the priestly family
as the source of glory.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">7:2-17- Samuel in different
roles at same time, foreshadow roles of Christ, roles of New Testament
believers:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.3- proclaims as a prophet.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 5- prays as a priest.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">6.- Judges.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">9-10- sacrifices as a priest.
<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">12 – prophet.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">15-16- judge.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">17- judge and priest.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Our focus on Samuel ends, but
as his life is intertwined with Saul’s and David’s life, we are not done with him
yet. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 18.0pt;">Saul<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Saul: “asked for, demanded.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">1<sup>st</sup> time in this
study-deal with character who came to a bad end.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Son of Kish, a Benjamite,
youngest of Jacob. Out of this tribe came 2 Sauls, the king and Saul who became
Paul. Nothing else known of the family.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">1Sam. 8: 1-4- Samuel’s sons
didn’t follow Samuel’s ways, took bribes and perverted justice, violated the
Law, God said He would judge Israel for these things. Samuel didn’t stop them.
Human relationships and sin.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.5- Elders gave stated
reason, but real reason apparent later on, see v. 20.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.6- Samuel displeased. Did
God intend Israel to have a king? Gen:49:10- a chosen dynasty out of the tribe
of Judah. [But see Dt. 17:14-20-<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.14- reason Israel will want
a king.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.15- God will choose king, a
native Israelite, prevent pagan idolatry.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.16- do not rely on own
strength, fight battles in a worldly way.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.17- idolatry=self
enrichment, oppression of poor.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.18- 19- write the book of
the Law, learn to fear God, follow Law.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.20- Law prevents heart from
engaging in self exaltation. Prolong a king’s days. Righteousness prolongs
life. Rely on God, not on self, which leads to fear.]<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">God knew people would want a
king, so He brings about His will in a bad situation by changing the role of a
king in Israel. He was not taken by surprise.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">1Sam. 8:7-9- God is
sovereign. Warns Israel, knows they will not heed warning, will not have God
reign over them, why they prefer idolatry, because idols can be controlled.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 10-18- Samuel describes
Canaanite kings, the ones Israel wants to emulate.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.11- draft sons for his wars, his own glory.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 12- draft sons, organize
them to work in the king’s fields, vineyards.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 13- take daughters
too,what protection will they have.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 14- take your property,
give to his cronies.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 15-17- take the fruit of
your labor and your laborers, be his servant.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 18-God will not heed
Israel’s cries, Israel asked for a king.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.9-20- Israel wanted to be
like pagan nations.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Chapter 9:2- Saul, handsome,
tall, looked like a king.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 7-9- seer=prophet, considered
same thing, Saul still steeped in pagan ways of worship, buy a prophecy. Coming
out of period of the Judges.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 15-17- God will use Saul,
knows Saul will fail him later.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 18- didn’t know who Samuel
was, not interested in spiritual things.
<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">1Sam. 10:1- anointing-
monarchy given same importance as priesthood.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.2-6- Saul told what to do,
become different man.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.9-10- prophesied<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.14- told uncle nothing
about what Samuel had said.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 19- to want to be like the
world is to reject God. God had delivered them, but Israel did not trust God to
deliver them in the future, wanted a king to deliver them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 22-23- hid self even after
prophecies fulfilled, given prophesies himself, made new man.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 24- refer to his
appearance<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.25- how kings are to relate
to the people, the Law, and the covenant.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.26-27- even though Saul
will fail God, at that time he is God’s chosen, anointed king. To oppose him is
to oppose God. Why David did not kill him when he had the chance. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">1Sam. 11:1- Ammonite,
descendant of Lot.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Want similar covenant used by
God with Abraham, Gen. 15.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.2- humiliation, destroy
capacity of archers.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 6-Spirit of the Lord/anger
aroused. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.13- Saul exercises self
control, see 10:26-27. Proved he was God’s man. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.14- renew, reaffirm
kingship, the king on relationship to the Law, the covenant.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.15- peace offerings
represent peace between the Lord and His people when His people live according
to the covenant.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">1<sup>st</sup> Sam. 12: 1-5-
Samuel judged on how he treated the people.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 6-12- The Lord’s righteous
acts, Israel could trust in him. Remember opening verses of Ex. 19, 20.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 13- obey the king God
chooses. God integrating kingship into life of Israel, making good out of a bad
situation caused by Israel’s sin, just like what he did with the Gibeonites. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 16-18- wheat harvest, not
the right time for rain.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">A great sin to reject God’s
protection, to want to give alligience to a king instead of God alone. Lack of
faith=rejecting God.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.19-25- God will bless the
people if they repent and serve Him, conditional, see v. 25.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 23- sin against the Lord
if do not pray for the people. People not forsaken, capable of being in right
relationship.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">1<sup>st</sup> Sam. 13: 8-12-
Saul was rash, would not wait, did not trust the Lord.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 13- word of Samuel is word
of the Lord, not to act independently of the priesthood, the Law.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.14- will not be succeeded
by sons.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 19-23- Superiority in
metallurgy, from contact with Hittites, area around Agean sea, migrate around
1,200 B.C.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">1<sup>st</sup> Sam. 14: 1-14-
Jonathan defeats the Philistines.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"> v.3- Member of Eli’s family wearing Ephod-
why did Saul allow this?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"> v. 4- Most improbable route.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"> v.6- Jonathan has faith in God.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.19- Saul doesn’t want to
wait to seek God.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 21- Some Israelites went
over to the Philistines.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 23- The Lord saved Israel.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.24- Saul focused on Saul,
acts like he was the victor, cared nothing for the soldiers who had fought.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 27, 29-30- Jonathan cares
for soldiers/God’s cause. Rightly blames father for Israel’s troubles.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 32- Saul’s order caused
sin, the eating of blood.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 35- 1<sup>st</sup> time
Saul builds altar to the Lord, lack of interest in spiritual things, lack of
gratitude for what God has done for him, Israel. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 37-38- God did not answer
Saul, blamed someone else for God not answering. Either because he is spiritually
blind, or really knows he was to blame, so wants to shift public blame to
someone else.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 44-45- Saul would make God
look cruel, a God of legalistic religion. Saul would make his rash oath seem
like a point of honor with God. (Like the Babylonia rule that a king cannot
rescind a decree for fear the king would look weak and foolish. Remember also
Moses and the striking of the rock-misrepresented God, forbidden from entering
the promise land.) Soldiers knew better and were not afraid of the king.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 47- Saul established
sovereignty over Israel.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">1<sup>st</sup> Sam. 15: 1-
Saul reminded that God spoke through Samuel, used Samuel to anoint Saul king,
so he was to heed God’s word.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 2- Amalekites, descendants
of Esau, blood relatives of Israel, fought Israel, would not let Israel pass
through their land into the promised land, where Moses’ arms were held up. They
surely knew the promise. Why did the Lord wait so long to punish this nation.
Was it because of the Amalekite king’s cruelty. See v. 33.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">3. Destroy all, including the
king.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 6- Moses’ father- in- law
a Kenite.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 9- Saul, Israel disobeys,
takes the good stuff, spares the king. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 10-11- The Lord sorry He
had made Saul king, Saul had turned his back on the Lord. God knew He would.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 12- Saul sets up a monument
to himself.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 15- keep sheep to enhance
selves economically, so won’t have to sacrifice own sheep. “The Lord your God…”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 20-21- blame the people,
justify himself, Adam/Eve blamed each other.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v.22- to obey is better than
sacrifice- religious form over heart response to God, faith is better than
religious form. Saul thinks God is only concerned with religious rites, like
pagans. Never tried to not think like a pagan.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 23- rebellion is like
witch craft. Pagan religion is a religion of the self, do certain things,
manipulate the gods. Using own strength to bring about what you want. A rebel
is one who casts off authority and tries to take matters in his own hands. Saul
eventually turns to witch craft in private. Thinks God does not see.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Saul is rejected as king.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">v. 24-31- Saul more concerned
about his reputation, how he appears before the people. V. 28- kingdom will be given to another.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Reread 14: 47, see 16:14-
Saul was king over all Israel, but the Spirit had left him, and from the Lord
tormented him. Saul reached the point where he was too far from God, like
Pharaoh, like King Herod.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Not done with Saul. Like
Samuel, his life is closely linked to David, who will now be our focus.</span></div>
Mr. Guthriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13789464810788711789noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436860672434683034.post-88483947543773188802014-04-21T19:38:00.003-07:002014-04-21T19:39:19.724-07:00Rahab and RuthIn our Wednesday morning class, we studied Rahab and Ruth. Actually, I could not be there on 3/26, so the associate pastor taught on Rahab from my notes. We are now moving on to Samuel in our studies of Old testament characters.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Rahab:</span><b><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Rahab-
name means insolence, fierceness, spaciousness<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">An
Amorite<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Bible
calls her a harlot, some suggest this word meant innkeeper, but the word in
Hebrew, Greek is the word for harlot. May have had religious connotations as
pagan religions had a strong sexual element in its worship.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">See
Josh. 2:1, 6:17, 25. She lived alone- Josh 2:18.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Rahab
defied the King- hid spies, Josh. 2: 2-7, let them escape, 2:15-16.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">What
did she want? For her/family to escape death, 2: 12-13.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">She
trusted the words of the Israelites. 2:14, 17-21. (Remember the Gibeonites).
The result: salvation-6:22-23 (outside camp until purified of past, no ethnic
cleansing, Gentiles could become Jews. Men had to be circumsised), 25 <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Why-
She saw what God did, knew God was in Israel, 2:9-11- God gave Israel the land
and the terror of the Lord had fallen on the Cannanites, God parted the Red Sea
and defeated Israel’s enemies, God is in heaven above and on earth below, not a
part of creation. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">2:10-
“swear to God…” she knew an oath to God had value.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">James
2: 24-26- “You see then that a man is justified by works and not by faith only.
Likewise, was not Rahab the harlot also justified by works when she received
the messengers and sent them out another way. For as the body without the
Spirit is dead, so faith without works is also dead” see also Lk. 2: 35
(thoughts- inward reasoning, questioning, consideration, deliberation, a
dialogue with self),Ps. 34:8, Is. 1:18, Ezk. 18:31, Lk. 13:5,15: 17-19<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Heb.
11:31- “By faith the harlot Rahab did not perish with those who did not
believe, when she had received the spies with peace.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Rahab
was the great, great grandmother of David, “Salmon begot Boaz by Rahab, Boaz
begot Obed by Ruth, Obed begot Jesse, and Jesse begot David <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">the
King.” Mt. 1:5-6. Rahab is in Christ’s royal linage.
<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">RUTH<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Chapter 1:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Name means a sight worth seeing, beauty, friendship<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Descendant of Lot’s oldest daughter- Gen. 19:30-36<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Time period of the Judges.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">One of two books named after a woman, the other, Esther .<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Ruth, a gentile, married a Jew, Esther, a Jew, married a gentile.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Orpah- returns to her past, 1:15, back to her people, her gods.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Ruth 1: 16-17, cares for her mother-in-law, adopt God’s people,
Naomi’s God. Knew Naomi’s God through Naomi, and through God’s blessing of His
people- 1:6. (See 2:12). Both verses spoken in terms of past action, Ruth had
already learned to trust God. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Chapter 2:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Glean, the poor have a right to glean after reapers.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Lev. 19:9-10 “When you reap the harvest of your land, you shall
not wholly reap the corners of your field, nor shall you gather the gleanings
of your harvest. And you shall not glean your vineyard, nor shall you gather
every grape of your vineyard: you shall leave them for the poor and the
stranger, I am the Lord your God.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">v. 4- Boaz seen as godly man.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">8-9- don’t go to other field, for her protection, protected from
men, v. 10. Ruth grateful, not a full understanding of God, doesn’t know of
God’s love of justice to foreigners until experiences it. Ex. 23:9- “”Also you
shall not oppress a stranger, because you were a stranger in the land of
Egypt.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">v. 11- Boaz honors her for her devotion to God as evidenced by her
conduct, not for her beauty.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">v. 14-16- beyond required care.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Chapter 3:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Security, redemption, will get to shortly<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Ruth trusts Naomi.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">v.3- women usually not with men at night on threshing floor.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">v. 4- sign of protection, asking for marriage.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">v. 10- was he older, too shy to approach her? She could have
gotten any man, but fulfilled obligation to her husband. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">v.12- follow the law.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">v.1- where business was done, 2 elders as witneses.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">v. 5- see Dt. 25: 5-10.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">6. if he would have son by her and he was only surviving male
heir, his property would go to Elimelech, or, did he not want to marry a
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Book written to document
David’s descent, not primarily a love story.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Gal. 4: 4-5.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Naomi- 1:13, 20-21, 4: 13-17. Thought God had afflicted her
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Mr. Guthriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13789464810788711789noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436860672434683034.post-49380899860735528312014-04-18T19:21:00.001-07:002014-04-18T19:21:21.394-07:00Sermons and Communion and Foot WashingA couple of weeks ago, I preached the sermon for the evening service. Because of a misunderstanding, it was thought I had been scheduled to do so. So it was announced at the morning service that I was to preach that night. Fortunately, I was prepared. In my car, I keep a folder of sermons ready to be preached in case I find I must deliver a sermon without advance notice. I used one of those. The title was "What Kind of Jesus are We Looking For." The setting was the anointing of Jesus at Bethany. I read from both Mk. 14: 1-11 and Jn. 12: 1-11. The point was that it was at that event that Judas decided he would betray Jesus because he realized the Jesus he thought he was following was not who Jesus really was. It was Mary who discerned who Jesus was and that he was worthy of being given our all.<br />
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Last night, 4/17, I preached at an African-American church on the subject of "Holiness That Can Be Seen." The verses preached upon were Ex. 20: 1-17, selected verses from Lev. 19, and Jn. 13: 1-17. I emphasized that holiness was not just the removing of ourselves from impurity, it is also opening ourselves up to all things that please God. Holiness is measured by our human relationships, specifically, by how we treat others. As this blog is merely a record of my activities, I don't go into great detail concerning subject matter.<br />
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On 4/13, at the evening service, I presided over the communion and foot washing service. The roots of communion in Passover were explained, then it was proclaimed from Jn 1:9 and 1Cor. 5:7 that Christ is our Passover who was sacrificed for us. After we celebrated communion, a brief explanation of foot washing from Jn. 13 was given. It was noted that Jesus even washed Judas' feet, thereby increasing the scope of love Christians are to exhibit. Not only are we to love those within the Church, we are to love and serve our enemies as well. Mr. Guthriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13789464810788711789noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436860672434683034.post-16385493968694711102014-03-13T14:09:00.003-07:002014-03-13T14:12:02.552-07:00Acts 6:1-7On Sunday evening, 3/9/14, I preached a sermon on Acts 6:1-7. I emphasized that those who were chosen to minister were required to be filled with the Spirit. The Apostle's response to the problem resulted in the growth of the Church.Mr. Guthriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13789464810788711789noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436860672434683034.post-84707530313506689302014-02-19T20:20:00.001-08:002014-02-19T20:20:16.089-08:00A Harmony That Leds To ActionEarlier this month I preached a sermon titled "A Harmony That Leads To Action." The text was Acts 2: 1-4.<br />
I think it was on 2/2. I have been so busy shoveling snow that I am uncertain concerning the date. I continue to teach Wednesday morning on Old Testament characters. We are in Joshua. Today, we discussed the battle of Jericho.Mr. Guthriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13789464810788711789noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1436860672434683034.post-65833926440182202972014-01-06T13:55:00.001-08:002014-01-19T20:42:51.130-08:00Our Redmption Is Nigh, Or, Eagerly Awaiting Our RescueLast night I preached on Lk. 2: 21-38 with the above 2 titles as my theme. I did not announce the title, so the sermon did not have a name. It was the advent sermon I would have preached had I the opportunity. Just as Simeon and Anna longed for their Messiah, so should we. Their hope originated in God's Word. As they searched the scriptures in faith, the Holy Spirit created within them a desire for the coming of the Messiah.Mr. Guthriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13789464810788711789noreply@blogger.com0