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Deuteronomy 16:8-21:9 REVIEW This is our fifth message from Devarim- Deuteronomy elle-ha deverim = these are the words Picture of Journey An 11 day journey that lasted 40 years Reason why the journeys are moments and opportunities to learn The first generation that came out of Egypt was “thick headed”…

Children’s time : God has a plan for us. buying house in ‘07 - God gave us what we wanted When Samuel grew old, he appointed his sons as judges over Israel. His firstborn son’s name was Joel and his second was Abijah. They were judges in Beer-sheba. However, his sons did not walk in his ways—they turned…

God graciously bestows blessing that He may rescind for rebellion.

Will God ever grant a request that goes against His Will? Often we will ask God for something - often to meet a personal need or concern. But, are we asking in accordance to God’s Will, or are we asking from selfish wants and desires? Israel had been ruled by judges, since being given the command by…

Why Kings? God made human beings to rule. Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, according to our likeness. They will rule the fish of the sea, the birds of the sky, the livestock, the whole earth, and the creatures that crawl on the earth.” Night will be no more; people will not need the light…

32 And what more shall I say? For time would fail me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets— 33 who through faith conquered kingdoms, enforced justice, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, 34 quenched the power of fire, escaped the edge of the sword,…

Saul becomes king 7 And when the Philistines heard that the children of Israel were gathered together to Mizpeh, the lords of the Philistines went up against Israel. And when the children of Israel heard it , they were afraid of the Philistines. 8 And the children of Israel said to Samuel, Cease not…

Shoftim Introduction Torah Portion This Torah Portion goes from Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9 In our previous Torah portion we talked about Re’eh (beholding: a blessing, and a curse) We talked about having two choices related to obedience / disobedience = blessing / cursing Obedience to blessing We talked about…

4 Delight yourself in the Lord , and he will give you the desires of your heart. Does this verse instruct us how to get things from God? Is this some sort of secret way to ask God for things like a child does when sitting on the lap of Santa Claus. Viewing this verse as such misses the blessing of what…

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…

Welcome Devotion 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Prayer Announcements This Week’s Theme: Praise God for His Blessings Memory Verse: Matthew 6:33 “33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall…

Demand Breakdown in Leadership/Followership (v 5a) Envy of pagan nations (v 5b) They have rejected God rather than Samuel Warning conscription (v 11, 12, 13) taxation (v 15, 16) slavery (v 17) oppression (v 18) Insistence conformity (v 19, 20a) relegation (v 20b) God Himself is our King Jesus the promised…

Introduction Today we’re going to examine a message that is very profound and applicable to us today here in 1Sam. 8 . I’ll explain some more of the backstory here in my first point, but whenever I’m in this book I want to make sure to explain the Governmental system that is setup. It’s extremely important…

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…

Samuel—the last judge of Israel—has ministered well. He has preached to the people and called for repentance; he’s led the people in confessing their sin. He has led them to renounce their idolatry and serve the Lord only. He’s done his job well. 1 Samuel 7:15-17 tells us that “Samuel continued as Israel’s…

Introduction So far in Deuteronomy we have studied the concept of “These are the Words that Moses Spoke” - Deuteronomy in Hebrew (The second giving of the Law - Greek). The Law was given to Moses Still is God’s law He repeated His law and commanded Moses to remind Israel of the Words He had spoken This…

You Shall have no other gods besides me. Today's message comes from a heart who loves the country I live in. I love all of the people I have met and have the opportunity to meet. I weep over the division and violence in our nation. There are evil forces that stand in opposition to God and his Son Jesus…

25 In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did whatever seemed right to him. -------------------- Mt. Sinai - 10 Commandments - 1446BC Samuel anoints Saul - 1050BC 1 When Samuel grew old, he appointed his sons as judges over Israel. 2 His firstborn son’s name was Joel and his second was Abijah.…

8 Then said Elkanah her husband to her, Hannah, why weepest thou? and why eatest thou not? and why is thy heart grieved? am not I better to thee than ten sons? 9 So Hannah rose up after they had eaten in Shiloh, and after they had drunk. Now Eli the priest sat upon a seat by a post of the temple of the…

God is in Charge! Listen to his call. 6 But the thing displeased Samuel when they said, “Give us a king to judge us.” And Samuel prayed to the Lord . 7 And the Lord said to Samuel, “Obey the voice of the people in all that they say to you, for they have not rejected you, but they have rejected me from…

Why earthly kings fail.

Review ADAM & EVE —> CAIN & ABLE ( Sin / Death ) God created everything. — You owe yourself to Him. Sin results in death. We must rule over sin. ( Genesis 4:7 ) NOAH ( Judgement ) God will judge the entire world for sin. Salvation comes through walking with God in righteousness. ABRAHAM/ISAAC/JACOB —>…

Introduction The last line in the book of Judges shows us the state in which the nation of Israel is at in this point in history. In those days there was no king in Israel; all the people did what was right in their own eyes. The people are doing what they want. Israel has turned to idol worship and…

Love for Heaven Hannah obviously had a deep and abiding love for God. Her spiritual passion was seen in the fervency of her prayer life. She was a devout woman whose affections were set on heavenly things, not on earthly things. Her desire for a child was no mere craving for self-gratification. It wasn’t…

This Week’s Theme: God Knows Your Name Word for the Week is Calling: It is God’s summoning of individuals and people to himself, so that they will belong to him and serve him in his world. The calling of a believer may involve a specific place, task or vocation in life. Memory Verse: Jeremiah 33:3 Call…