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Where it Started As I mentioned a while back we are going to do something a little different we are going to look at the various Scriptures that paint a picture of David’s life. This is what you would call a biographical sermon series. We will be introduced to hopefully familiar characters, and My hope…

Torah Portion: Leviticus 1:1-6:7 Haftarah: 1 Samuel 15:1-34 Road Map Review Map of the 40 year journey 21 This people I have formed for Myself; They shall declare My praise. Zachor (remember) Torah 17 “Remember what Amalek did to you on the way as you were coming out of Egypt, 18 how he met you on the…

12 When your days are fulfilled and you lie down with your fathers, I will raise up your offspring after you, who shall come from your body, and I will establish his kingdom. 13 He shall build a house for my name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. 14 I will be to him a father, and…

Torah Portion: Exodus 30:11-34:35 March 18, 2023 Haftarah: 1 Kings 18:1-39 Review Hebrew Bitterness Pride Shema - 1. 2. 3. Picture of Korah Bold Picture of Tannin (2) New Moon Picture of Hodesh Full Moon Picture of Moed Picture of Time between New and full moon Picture of New and full moon Picture of…

1 Samuel 9:1-2 1 Samuel 10:1-2 1 Samuel 17:1-11 We have spend the last couple of weeks talking about the Truth about Change. Change isn’t always fun. But change often brings some very positive results. Because change can be scary, we often put off things that we know will bring change. What do you procrastinate…

Altered or Delayed obedience is DISOBEDIENCE

Exodus 18:1-20:23 In our last Torah Portion Beshalach - When Set forth Send 8938 שָׁלַח ( šā·lǎḥ ): v.; ≡ Str 7971; TWOT 2394— 1. LN 15.34–15.74 (qal) send out , The Torah is the manual how to serve God- gives a sense of direction, like a compass W/o direction you do not know where you are going or what…

We are continuing our series this morning Titled Waiting on God - Patience while waiting for the promise. Waiting on God to act or trusting His promises can be challenging. Sometimes we feel the need to take matters into our own hands, but the Bible shows us this doesn’t work out well. During this series…

This Torah Portion: Gen 25:19 - 28:9 Introduction In the previous Torah portions we talked about God calling Abraham out of his country and family We talked about the tests that Abraham faced - tests which are not passing or failing tests, but a benefit to us We also heard last two weeks how Messiah…

What are the side Effects of Obedience? Tale of two disobediences: Saul Disobey’s God towards Amalekites. The Healed one leper of ten. 1 Then Samuel said to Saul, “The Lord sent me to anoint you as king over His people, over Israel; now therefore, listen to the words of the Lord . 2 “Thus says the Lord…

INTRODUCTION Perseverance Defined Steady persistence in adhering to a course of action, a belief, or a purpose. Review Barry’s lesson Experienced Failure Don’t live in the Past Keeping moving Take it one day at a time Cary’s Lesson on Up again Down Again Faith Show Slides Paul says “I press on toward…

What are the side Effects of Obedience? Tale of two disobediences: Saul Disobey’s God towards Amalekites. The Healed one leper of ten. 1 Then Samuel said to Saul, “The Lord sent me to anoint you as king over His people, over Israel; now therefore, listen to the words of the Lord . 2 “Thus says the Lord…

1 Samuel 15 READ 1 Sam 15:1-9 What is the nature of Saul‘s sin? Saul has already accomplished the gross part of God‘s command. He has slaughtered most of the people of Amalek. He doesn’t seem to have a problem with that part of God‘s command, rather he has something and better in mind when it comes to…

Introduction This Torah Portion goes from Numbers 16:1-18:32 Bemidbar The Israelites who escaped from Egypt, witnessed the Sinaitic revelation, erected the Tabernacle, and were instructed in the operation of it (as described in Exodus and Leviticus) now prepare themselves militarily and spiritually for…

Confederate - A person, group, nation, or state united with another or others for a common purpose; ally; associate an associate in a unlawful act or plot; accomplice Hebrews 11:30-40 (LSB) 30 By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they had been encircled for seven days. 31 By faith Rahab the…

6 Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted. 7 Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them; as it is written, The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play. Great initial spiritual blessings are no guarantee of continuing…

Lesson 5: King David: From Obscurity 1 Samuel 16-18 Then answered one of the servants, and said, Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite, that is cunning in playing, and a mighty valiant man, and a man of war, and prudent in matters, and a comely person, and the LORD is with him. I’m excited…

Lesson 4: The First King – Saul Part 2 The Kings of Israel & Judah 1 Samuel 13-31 Last week we started looking at our first king of Israel under the kingdom united as one. His name was Saul. We learned that he was definitely the right choice for the job. God would not choose someone that could not accomplish…

Lesson 2: Introduction Part 2 Last week we mainly gave a scope of what we are going to be covering in this study – the books that are involved and explained how the make of Israel went from one kingdom to a the two kingdoms of Judah and Israel. This week we are going to look at the subject & precursors…

I learned something this week. I learn something every week as I study God’s Word. There’s no mastery here, only new levels of learning. I learned that the Hebrew word for “listen” is the same word as “obey”. That’s significant it seems in 1 Samuel 15 . That word—listen/obey—is repeated several times…

Verses 1-5 Recap... Now that Esther and Mordecai have great power and influence as the plans of wicked Hamman have been thwarted it is time for the Jews to defend themselves against those who have planned to destroy them. Verses 6-9 This is a list of the places (cities) where the Jews fought and defeated…

Introduction: Welcome/prayer Last week, in chapters 13 & 14 we spoke of Saul as being a man of no faith by his act of ignoring the Word of God and then adding to the Word of God. The first of which cost him the throne for himself and his descendants. Today, we once again look at the life of Saul… we’ll…

1 The Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you grieve over Saul, since I have rejected him from being king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil, and go. I will send you to Jesse the Bethlehemite, for I have provided for myself a king among his sons.” How Long Will You Grieve? Grief is a time of intense…

Obedience Takes Courage What kind of courage is the hardest to find? 1 And Samuel said to Saul, “The Lord sent me to anoint you king over his people Israel; now therefore listen to the words of the Lord . 2 Thus says the Lord of hosts, ‘I have noted what Amalek did to Israel in opposing them on the way…

What do we lose when we compromise with God's will in order to make peace with men?