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Reading I1 Samuel 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23In those days, Saul went down to the desert of Ziphwith three thousand picked men of Israel,to search for David in the desert of Ziph.So David and Abishai went among Saul's soldiers by nightand found Saul lying asleep within the barricade,with his spear thrust into the ground at his headand Abner and his men sleeping around him.Abishai whispered to David:“God has delivered your enemy into your grasp this day.Let me nail him to the ground with one thrust of the spear;I will not need a second thrust!”But David said to Abishai, “Do not harm him,for who can lay hands on the LORD's anointed and remain unpunished?”So David took the spear and the water jug from their place at Saul's head,and they got away without anyone's seeing or knowing or awakening.All remained asleep,because the LORD had put them into a deep slumber.Going across to an opposite slope,David stood on a remote hilltopat a great distance from Abner, son of Ner, and the troops.He said: “Here is the king's spear.Let an attendant come over to get it.The LORD will reward each man for his justice and faithfulness.Today, though the LORD delivered you into my grasp,I would not harm the LORD's anointed.”Reading II1 Corinthians 15:45-49Brothers and sisters:It is written, The first man, Adam, became a living being, the last Adam a life-giving spirit.But the spiritual was not first;rather the natural and then the spiritual.The first man was from the earth, earthly;the second man, from heaven.As was the earthly one, so also are the earthly,and as is the heavenly one, so also are the heavenly.Just as we have borne the image of the earthly one,we shall also bear the image of the heavenly one.GospelLuke 6:27-38Jesus said to his disciples:“To you who hear I say,love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.To the person who strikes you on one cheek,offer the other one as well,and from the person who takes your cloak,do not withhold even your tunic.Give to everyone who asks of you,and from the one who takes what is yours do not demand it back.Do to others as you would have them do to you.For if you love those who love you,what credit is that to you?Even sinners love those who love them.And if you do good to those who do good to you,what credit is that to you?Even sinners do the same.If you lend money to those from whom you expect repayment,what credit is that to you?Even sinners lend to sinners,and get back the same amount.But rather, love your enemies and do good to them,and lend expecting nothing back;then your reward will be greatand you will be children of the Most High,for he himself is kind to the ungrateful and the wicked.Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.“Stop judging and you will not be judged.Stop condemning and you will not be condemned.Forgive and you will be forgiven.Give, and gifts will be given to you;a good measure, packed together, shaken down, and overflowing,will be poured into your lap.For the measure with which you measurewill in return be measured out to you.”

If you or someone you care about is feeling hopeless, overwhelmed by challenges, or questioning the value of life, do not miss this program. Chip wraps up his impactful talk on the destructive power of cynicism. Dive into Psalm 107 to uncover valuable insights that grow hope and resilience during tough times. Discover what it means to embrace a life of purpose and meaning.Main Points Declarative statement: I will not settle. Four scenes the Spirit of God gave David: God wants to rescue the wanderers, those who are lost and without purpose. --Psalm 107:4-9 God longs to rescue those in bondage. --Psalm 107:10-16 God longs to rescue what the Scripture would call rebellious fools. --Psalm 107:17-22 God longs to rescue us from the storms of life. --Psalm 107:23-32 God is powerful, in control and He's not done yet. His purposes will not be thwarted. --Psalm 107:33-42 Final warning. --Psalm 107:43 God's Word to you and to me: He is powerful, He's in control, and He has given you and me the job to be bold and courageous in one of the most strategic times in world history. Broadcast Resource Download Free MP3 Message Notes Additional Resource Mentions Prayer Journal "Spiritual Simplicity" Resources "Discover Your True Self" Resources About Chip Ingram Chip Ingram’s passion is helping Christians really live like Christians. As a pastor, author, and teacher for more than three decades, Chip has helped believers around the world move from spiritual spectators to healthy, authentic disciples of Jesus by living out God’s truth in their lives and relationships in transformational ways. About Living on the Edge Living on the Edge exists to help Christians live like Christians. Established in 1995 as the radio ministry of pastor and author Chip Ingram, God has since grown it into a global discipleship ministry. Living on the Edge provides Biblical teaching and discipleship resources that challenge and equip spiritually hungry Christians all over the world to become mature disciples of Jesus. Connect 888-333-6003 Website Chip Ingram App Instagram Facebook Twitter Partner With Us Donate Online 888-333-6003

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the state of the world, questioning whether it is even worth trying to make a difference? In this compelling program, Chip confronts the insidious nature of cynicism. Discover how this harmful blend of doubt and apathy extinguishes our hope. Join us to hear how to shift our perspective, reject negativity, and embrace our mission to be change-makers.Main Points Declarative statement: I will not settle. Four scenes the Spirit of God gave David: God wants to rescue the wanderers, those who are lost and without purpose. --Psalm 107:4-9 God longs to rescue those in bondage. --Psalm 107:10-16 God longs to rescue what the Scripture would call rebellious fools. --Psalm 107:17-22 God longs to rescue us from the storms of life. --Psalm 107:23-32 God is powerful, in control and He's not done yet. His purposes will not be thwarted. --Psalm 107:33-42 Final warning. --Psalm 107:43 God's Word to you and to me: He is powerful, He's in control, and He has given you and me the job to be bold and courageous in one of the most strategic times in world history. Broadcast Resource Download Free MP3 Message Notes Additional Resource Mentions Prayer Journal "Spiritual Simplicity" Resources "Discover Your True Self" Resources About Chip Ingram Chip Ingram’s passion is helping Christians really live like Christians. As a pastor, author, and teacher for more than three decades, Chip has helped believers around the world move from spiritual spectators to healthy, authentic disciples of Jesus by living out God’s truth in their lives and relationships in transformational ways. About Living on the Edge Living on the Edge exists to help Christians live like Christians. Established in 1995 as the radio ministry of pastor and author Chip Ingram, God has since grown it into a global discipleship ministry. Living on the Edge provides Biblical teaching and discipleship resources that challenge and equip spiritually hungry Christians all over the world to become mature disciples of Jesus. Connect 888-333-6003 Website Chip Ingram App Instagram Facebook Twitter Partner With Us Donate Online 888-333-6003

Are you up against a giant today? Maybe you're facing a scary diagnosis or a financial crisis. Perhaps it's a rebellious child, or someone you love has walked out of your life. When your problems seem so big, it's hard not to feel like God has abandoned you.

Are you up against a giant today? Maybe you're facing a scary diagnosis or a financial crisis. Perhaps it's a rebellious child, or someone you love has walked out of your life. When your problems seem so big, it's hard not to feel like God has abandoned you. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1518/29

Everyone likes an underdog story: the protagonist who's up against impossible odds, yet somehow manages to pull through. It's no wonder Hollywood is always doing a take on this theme. So when most of us picture David and Goliath, we think of it as another inspiring story about overcoming obstacles.

Everyone likes an underdog story: the protagonist who's up against impossible odds, yet somehow manages to pull through. It's no wonder Hollywood is always doing a take on this theme. So when most of us picture David and Goliath, we think of it as another inspiring story about overcoming obstacles. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1518/29

Sometimes during a group it is as if a light comes on that illuminates some aspect of life in a magnificent fashion and that speaks to each person in the group whatever their background or station in life. This was true in particular this evening as we continued to discuss St. John's writing “To the Shepherd” on the responsibilities of a spiritual elder. As we made our way through the text, it became clear that St. John's teaching about the care of souls applies to all of those who are responsible for the formation of others; not only priests or religious, but also parents, teachers, friends, etc.  Not one of us is free from the charge of the salvation of others; aiding them through our prayers, taking opportune moments to clarify their understanding of the faith, being living witnesses of the gospel and the love of the cross. All of us have the responsibility of seeking purity of heart and freedom from the passions in order that we might be able to discern with clarity and humility the needs of those around us. Lacking this, St. John tells us, we undermine our capacity to be well disposed and compassionate to each individual for whom we are responsible or who enters our life. How is it that we can serve others if we cannot discern good from evil and everything in between? In fact, St. John tells us it is a great disgrace for a superior to pray for or hold forward spiritual gifts to others that he himself is not acquired. How is it that he can faithfully guide others to God and to become partakers of the glory of God if he has no understanding of this within his own heart. Experience is the truest teacher and if the superior lacks that experience, he may only bring harm to others. Those who are spiritual elders, fathers, or mothers, must not be tempted to set aside this role in order to enjoy worldly friendship with those in their charge. It can be a natural thing to want companionship and to some extent this can exist. However, if a familiarity develops between the superior and others, he may lose the capacity to guide and feel constrained to do the bidding of others; never to contradict them, refuse them, or correct them. The elder must be pure of heart and able to understand the interior life and also the realities that sanctify us within the life of the church. The elder must be able to create a culture that forms a mind and heart directed toward God, the love of neighbor and the love of virtue. He must be able to discern the emotional capacity and maturity of others, so as not to push too hard and risk breaking their spirit or neglect giving counsel or correction of those who are quick witted and naturally gifted. Such purity of heart alone allows the elder to perceive supernatural realities and to understand the struggles that individuals have with multiple demons. The elder must be able to cure passions thought by others to be incurable. In this sense, he must have truly put on the mind of Christ and be the most humble and obedient member of the community. --- Text of chat during the group: 00:14:02 Bob Cihak, AZ: P. 251, # 14   00:19:16 carol_000: Is much known about the repentance of Joseph's brothers or God chastising them for their treatment of Joseph   00:26:27 David: I think this is a big problem also in families. My oldest son felt I was often to hard on him. Now that he is 27 he has mentioned several times that I was the only one that loved him and was always there. It is really hard but being a father is different than being a friend only there to enjoy the good times and not try to guide someone to what has value.   00:28:48 Art: Reacted to "I think this is a bi..." with

Life of David - God is present with you, you must approach Him with godly fear, and serve Him with zeal, as Christ did perfectly on your behalf.

Through David, God exhorts us to persevere even when the world derides us.1. David is scorned by his enemies.2. David recalls God's providential faithfulness.Time:MorningMinister:Rev. Faustin EmadjeuTexts:Psalm 22:6–11Matthew 26:47–56Matthew 27:27–44

The Presbyterian Church of Upper Montclair Sunday, August 4, 2024 Sermon: "Abigail & David: God, Protect Me from Myself"  I Samuel 25 (selected verses) Pastor Greg Horn Victoria Herzberg, liturgist

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There is a beautiful movement created in the heart by St. John's writing; it is almost a dance. We move back-and-forth with St. John by simultaneously reflecting upon the beauty of silence and stillness and the intimacy that we experience with God through it - while also being shown what the loss of the silence does to us. The silence of which St. John speaks is not just the absence of noise, but rather the presence of a love and life that transcends our understanding. It can only be experienced. Therefore, St. John holds out before us the intimacy for which our our hearts long and that can be found in the silence while also warning us of the dangers and the pitfalls that allow this great gift to slip through our fingers. The more we become attentive to the interior life, the more we realize how easily we can be distracted; how our thoughts and feelings can be manipulated either by our own appetites or by demonic provocation. It has been said that “Hurry destroys both poets and Saints“. The frenetic activity that surrounds us agitates and fragments the mind and the heart. To live in such a state for a long period of time dulls one's sensibilities not only to the finer things of life but to God himself.  Thus, the preliminary task John tell us is disengagement from all affairs, whether reasonable or senseless. Both can be equally distracting to us. In fact, it's often easier for us to recognize the inane things to which we direct our attention then it is to see how the responsibilities and demands that we have set for ourselves places us on a never-ending treadmill of activity of mind and body.  And so let us simplify our lives. It does not take long for us to realize the gains of doing so. We begin to taste, perhaps for the first time, the sweetness of those things that endure. --- Text of chat during the group: 00:04:54 Bob Cihak, AZ: P. 227, #41   00:37:54 David: OBS software?   00:40:41 Leilani Nemeroff: True, I stopped watching tv. It's amazing how annoying it is when you're exposed.   00:41:22 Cindy Moran: Most major movie trailers will have a cut every second.   00:43:15 Callie Eisenbrandt: Father- sometimes I feel guilty turning to the Jesus prayer when I'm feeling distracted or off track, like my mind isn't where it needs to be to be saying the prayer   00:44:16 Leilani Nemeroff: Yes, pronounced correctly!   00:44:26 Cindy Moran: The term for what you describe is called "jump cut"   00:44:41 Dave Warner (AL): Reacted to "The term for what yo..." with

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In this series, The Life of David,  we'll be spending time working through parts of 1 Samuel as we examine the different seasons of David's life.

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Jenn delves deeper into the introduction of David and why YHWH sent an evil spirit to Saul:  The meaning of the name "David" Why God chose a little shepherd to become the next king Samuel anoints David God's Spirit stays with David God takes the Spirit away from Saul and allows an evil spirit to torment him Was Saul possessed?   I know you need more: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries  Website - https://www.p40ministries.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/p40ministries  Contact - jenn@p40ministries.com  Books - https://www.amazon.com/Jenn-Kokal/e/B095JCRNHY/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk  Merch - https://www.p40ministries.com/shop  YouVersion - https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/38267-out-of-the-mire-trusting-god-in-the-middle    Support babies and get quality coffee with Seven Weeks Coffee  https://sevenweekscoffee.com/?ref=P40   This ministry is only made possible due to your generous support https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries  

The leader of a nation usually dwells in its capital city. King David built his home in Jerusalem. But he wanted to do more. David wanted to build a house for God. He was not commanded to do so, but the King's heart moved his plans. Listen as Dr. John speaks on God's response to the intention of David. When David wanted to do something for God, God answers by doing something for David, but more. What God does proves to be the answer for all of history. Even you and me.Life Lessons From King David: What do you think about when King David comes to mind? Do you think of a man after God's own heart? Or perhaps a mighty king of Israel who, just like us, had a sinful nature. In this 10-message series from Back to the Bible Canada, join Dr. John Neufeld in part 2 of his study of David, Life Lessons from David: The Man, The King. There is so much to be learned from the life of this Israelite king—the good, the bad, and the ugly. These lessons are still just as relevant today as they were back in the time of David, so sit back, listen, and be inspired by the life of David, and all that we can learn from his time on earth. 

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Sermon presented by Jeremy Howard The battle between David (God) and Goliath

We are not self-made, but shaped. We are not self-directed, but guided. Believers do not craft their own calling, but respond to the Voice and Hand of God. We see in David's life, not only that God had a calling for him, but the way David discerned and answered that call. David's pattern becomes a template for us all.Life Lessons From David: The life of David is full of lessons that we can still learn from today. David's faith and journey with God is an amazing example of God's patience and unconditional love for His people. By joining Dr. John Neufeld in this 15-message series titled, Life Lessons From David, you will be blessed and encouraged in your faith. Together, we can learn from Dr. John as he teaches us how to strengthen our walk with the Lord.

Washington Presbyterian ChurchSermon Date: December 24, 2023Speaker: Mike BowenTitle: David, God’s SonBible Text: 2 Samuel 7:12–14a, Psalm 89:20–29, Psalm 2:7–12 https://archive.org/download/sermon-2023-12-24/sermon%202023%2012%2024.mp3

The place and purpose of David within the Scriptures cannot be overstated. He is the epitome of Monarchs in the Old Testament and the foreshadow of Messianic reign in the New Testament. Mores so, David's life is evidence that God has purpose for us all. Listen as Dr. John begins to trace the intent of God through David's life. It gives hope and meaning for us as well. We may not rise to the heights of David, but our lives in God's Hands have purpose. Life Lessons From David: The life of David is full of lessons that we can still learn from today. David's faith and journey with God is an amazing example of God's patience and unconditional love for His people. By joining Dr. John Neufeld in this 15-message series titled, Life Lessons From David, you will be blessed and encouraged in your faith. Together, we can learn from Dr. John as he teaches us how to strengthen our walk with the Lord.

The Greatest Story Ever Foretold The Hope of Christmas Matthew 1:1–23 Sin is Always the Problem Jesus Christ and the Gospel is Always the Answer People Miss the Message of Christ's Coming People Miss the Meaning of Christ's Coming How does the Birth of Jesus give hope to all mankind? Genealogy Human Heredity - (vss. 1-17) The Hope of the World is anchored in the Old Testament 3 Parts Abraham to David - God's Sovereign Grace in the World David to Exile in Bablyon - God's Singular Purpose in OT History Exile to Jesus - God's Saving Work in the World Divine Heredity (vss. 18-25) Isaiah 7:14 Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. Jesus is the Virgin Born , Son of God 2. Names Jesus Christ Immanuel The lineage of Jesus answers the questions of Race in the plan of God Are we alone? How can I be helped with my sin?

Aloha and welcome to The Mission North Shore's podcast! This week Pastor Tripp Turner continues on the life of David.  God bless and have a great week!

Week 3, David Join Pastor Doug and Pastor Scott as they explore the rise of David God's chosen king, who rose from obscurity as a shepherd boy, became a mighty military folk hero, and lead his people through existential and personal struggles.

In this message we'll learn three life changing truths though the story of David and Goliath. Prepare yourself to recognize the miracle God has for you. Trust in God's armor, not the world's. It's God's battle and his victory AND he has an crucial role for you. This Series is called David: Going after the heart of God. What is it that defines a person as someone who pursues the heart of God? In this message series we'll explore the life of David, uncovering how to chase after God, both in our moments of weakness and failure, as well as our strengths and victories. We meet every Sunday at 10am in Mahomet. You are welcome and wanted at Life Vineyard Church, we can't wait to meet you! --- David and Goliath. 1st Samuel 17. God's faithfulness in our lives. Building daily faith in God. 

Unlike Cain or Saul, David choose to focus on what God had done in his life instead of becoming envious of others. Dan Sisk explains from Psalm 63 how we can begin to root out jealousy from our lives in his series, The Eye of Envy.

Today we have limited connection with monarchy. We may follow the news, gossip about their lives and marvel at the pageantry, but who they are and what do is of limited practical impact in Canada. But Psalm 18 demonstrates that all of history is affected by Ps.18. Dr. John will demonstrate that this Royal Psalm is testament to the power of God's promises and the ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ. In other words, this Psalm is for all of us.Prayers of King David: Part of the appeal of the Psalms is that they speak to our current life situations with clarity and hope. In this five-message series, Dr. John points to the prayers of David from Psalms 13-17. Whether we are enduring difficult times, feel surrounded by ungodliness, are falsely accused or struggle to worship well, these Psalms are our prayers.

https://youtu.be/BboEcaN2sCc Redemption Church Plano, TX Long Story Short – Recap The children of Israel were given a law and a land. They were meant to be God's special people, but they wanted to be like the nations around them. They wanted a king – Saul looked like a king, but didn't follow GodGod has Samuel anoint David – God looks on the heart David was a great king.His son Solomon was a good king – he built the TempleSolomon's son Rehoboam was not a good king – The nation is split Israel has some good kings and some less good kingsBut over time the people are turning away from God's laws and worshiping other gods like the nations around them God had told them what would happen back during the time of MosesDeuteronomy 28 If they did not obey His commands (v 15)their sons and daughters would be taken away by another people (v33),another nation will eat their produce and oppress them (v34), andthey will eventually be taken captive to another nation (v36) So God sent word to people through the prophets Last week we heard about the prophet Jonah. He was sent to the city of Nineveh in Babylon and (eventually) told them God was going to destroy them for their evil ways. They repented and God spared them. God sent prophets to Israel too, but Israel didn't listen like Nineveh. The people of Israel continued to turn away from God and worship false gods like the nations around them, until they were invaded, defeated, and taken captive by an evil pagan nation – Babylon The temple is destroyed. The nation is destroyed. For Israel, it looks like this is the end of the story. DANIEL – But this is where Daniel's story begins. It is important to know the story of your Bible and which books tell which parts of the story (because they're not in order)Last week we looked at the Book of Jonah; this week we are looking at Daniel. Daniel's life took place after Jonah, but the book of Daniel comes before Jonah. Who was Daniel? The Bible doesn't tell us much about him before he was taken to Babylon. He was part of the royal family, so he was descended from king David.Daniel was a young man (probably a teenager) when he was captured and taken to Babylon, and he lived there for the next 70 years. What was special about Daniel? He knew God's story. It looked like the story of Israel was over. Daniel knew the story wasn't over. He remained faithful to God. The book of Daniel tells about events throughout Daniel's life in Babylon, and they show us how he remained faithful. DANIEL'S LIFE Chapter 1 – Babylon has defeated Israel; and the king of Babylon decides he wants to take some young Israelites and put them in his “wise-men” apprenticeship program. So Daniel and some of his friends are taken to Babylon. They are basically taught to be Babylonian; they are even given new Babylonian names. Daniel's new name is Belteshazzar, but it doesn't really catch on. Daniel remembers God's story. He remembers that he is an Israelite, and he remembers who God has called him to be. Don't let things around you tell you who you are if it is different from who God says you are. Don't let the world tell you who you should be if it is different from who God has called you to be. As part of this training program Daniel gets to eat from the king's table. But Daniel has to cause trouble. He asks if they have a vegan option. Daniel is committed to following the commands that God gave them about what they were allowed to eat. It doesn't matter that they are in Babylon, Daniel is still going to follow God's command. It is a bold move for Daniel, as a captive, to complain about the food, especially when it is from the kings table. But Daniel makes his request respectfully and after a trial period, they get to stick to a kosher menu. Daniel remained faithful to God. Chapter 2 – The king of Babylon has a dream. He realizes it is important, and he wants to know what it means. So he consults his wise-men, and it is like the game that we played at the beginning of thi...

Psalm 30 In the Hebrew language the headings appear __________________ the individual Psalms. Some scholars have suggested that the information is actually supposed to go with the Psalm that just ended, rather than the one coming! It could also be that David was not thinking about the Temple here, but this is a response to the Messianic line that 2 Samuel 7 promised would come through David, the Davidic covenant. All the Kings of Judah were from the “house of David,” as well as the coming Messiah, Jesus Christ. David _____________________ of God's various deliverances V. 1-3 The word for grave is Sheol, which occurs 64 times in the Hebrew Old Testament; the word for Pit is Bor, which occurs 61 times. As for you also, because of the blood of My covenant with you, I have set your prisoners free from the waterless pit. -Zechariah 9:11 The saints sing praise to our Holy and Gracious God V. 4-5 The word for Saints is actually a form of our awesome word Hesed that I talk about so much (referencing God's ___________________ love). Hasidic Jews are referencing this in their own desire to serve God rightly. A time David ____________________ God to extend his life V. 6-10 Do you see the word “Supply” in supplication? We are asking God to supply our needs and the needs of others we pray for – using all the resources He has to supply those needs. This is a classic version of the “for Your Name's sake” prayer! God seems to like it when we express our desire to live and praise Him and make a difference to Him. He likes it when we care enough to __________________ Him of His promises. We are really reminding ourselves. David praises God and gives Him ________________! V. 11-12 If I read Psalms correctly it shows us that the greatest expressive praise in the Bible is often shown by those who have personally experienced God's hand on their lives through the hardest things of life. In other words, some of the most expressive praise should come from tested and _______________________ saints – it should not merely be the domain of young people who haven't experienced life yet.

Encouragement from God when David needed it most. Leaving the hospital right after his father died God spoke encouragement to him. 

How can we be sure God is looking out for us? David faces a less than ideal scenario, his best friend's dad is out to kill him. Saul is set on holding onto power by killing David. Jonathan, however, ensures David that their friendship is in the Lord. Meaning that their friendship with one another is like that of the Lord's; he won't leave David alone. And like David, if we've ever been alone facing less than ideal scenarios, we long to know whether or not God is looking out. Community is God's antidote to loneliness; in the same way Jonathan was an extension of God's love and faithfulness. Godly community is like a well that God can draw on to look out for us. In his community we find that we're not alone, we're not orphans. Jesus calls us his siblings, clothed in his Sonship to the Father. In his family, the Spirit empowers us to fight loneliness and stand in solidarity with one another.

Episode 212 – Ten Commandments – Part 8 – Semper Fidelis Welcome to Anchored by Truth brought to you by Crystal Sea Books. In John 14:6, Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” The goal of Anchored by Truth is to encourage everyone to grow in the Christian faith by anchoring themselves to the secure truth found in the inspired, inerrant, and infallible word of God. Script: Be faithful in marriage. Exodus, Chapter 20, verse 14, Contemporary English Version ******** VK: Hi and welcome to Anchored by Truth brought to you by Crystal Sea Books. I’m Victoria K. We’re happy to have you with us for another episode of Anchored by Truth. Today, we are continuing our series on the Ten Commandments. With us today in the studio we have RD Fierro. RD is an author and the founder of Crystal Sea Books. So far in this series we have covered the first 6 commandments. Today, we are going to discuss the 7th commandment which we heard in our opening scripture. RD, many Bible commentators divide the 10 commandments into 2 groups that are called tables. The first table consists of the first 4 commandments which speak about our relationship with God. The last 6 commandments speak to our relationship with other people. Of the second table of the commandments 5 out of the 6 commandments are phrased as “You shall not” or as it was more traditionally phrased “Thou shalt not.” The first of the “you shall nots” is “you shall not murder” and we covered that commandment in the last episode. Today we are going to move on to “You shall not commit adultery.” Are there any opening observations you’d like to make before we do? RD: Well, before we get into today’s discussion I would also like to welcome everyone to this episode of Anchored by Truth. And yes there are a couple of observations I’d like to make up front. One is that dividing the commandments into a group of the first 4 commandments and a second group of the last 6 is a common way of approaching the 10 – but it is not the only way that commentators have divided the commandments. Some commentators have divided the commandments into groups consisting of the first 3 commandments and a second group consisting of the last 7. The thought is that the first 3 commandments – have no other gods before me, don’t make any graven images, and don’t take God’s name in vain – all pertain to God’s individual person and majesty. The 4th commandment is to honor the Sabbath day and some commentators have seen it as the first commandment that applies to human behavior. And a few commentators have even done a division of 2 commandments and 8 commandments. So, one observation is that while the segregation of the commandments into a first and second table is common there is not unanimity on the structure of the segregation. A second observation, is that even though 8 of the commandments begin with “you shall not” or “thou shalt not” all of the commandments should be viewed as both affirming certain things while prohibiting others. VK: For instance, we heard about the first “shall not” of the second table last week – which is “you shall not murder.” That’s a clear prohibition. But the flip side is that we have a duty, in addition to not murdering anyone, to protect life. We should take affirmative action to guard human life because all human beings are beings made in the image of God. Human beings are different from all other creatures because we bear the image of the Creator and bearing that image confers an inherent dignity and status on people. We’re special because God is special. No matter what contemporary culture tries to tell us we all retain that special status because of God’s decree. God’s image may be fractured or marred in us but it is still discernible. At any rate, the point is that the commandments have both affirmative and prohibitive aspects. RD: Right. And a third observation I would make is that as we ponder the 10 commandments we need to remember the historical context in which they were given. The Hebrews were leaving Egypt after an extended period of servitude in a land that was not their own. They were starting a new chapter in their national story. As such it made sense that God wanted to establish a moral and ethical foundation for His nation that reflected His character and which would distinguish His people very clearly from the cultures that surrounded them. The Hebrews had lived under the Egyptian civil codes for a great many years and, of course, they had been exposed to the Egyptians’ idolatrous worship practices. Furthermore, God was going to displace the people in the land to which they were heading who also had depraved and perverse behaviors such as child sacrifice and ritual prostitution. God did not want His people to start out this new chapter of their national identity with the codes of the place they had just left or by being drawn into the practices of the societies they were replacing. So, it makes perfect sense that God would start them out with a firm set of standards on which their new nation was to be built. VK: And part of what God wanted to prevent was His people from adopting many of the pagan sexual practices which were so common at that time in Palestine. But, as we have mentioned before, the behavioral standards that are contained in the 10 commandments were not new in the sense that they had never existed before. To the contrary, prohibitions against murder and lying had been in existence since the time man lived in the Garden of Eden. God was reaffirming an existing standard but codifying it in such a way that the Hebrews would have no excuse for not knowing how they were expected to behave. Now, the 7th commandment is often phrased “you shall not commit adultery” but for our opening scripture you picked the Contemporary English Version which says “be faithful in marriage.” Why did you pick that version? RD: Because I think that the Contemporary English Version gives a better sense of the real scope of the commandment. VK: How so? RD: In our society and culture the word “adultery” is often limited to refer to a sexual relationship that occurs outside of marriage. If “adultery” is defined that way, that narrowly, an unmarried person literally couldn’t commit “adultery.” VK: So, what you’re saying is that it would be possible to limit the definition of “adultery” to one specific action and doing so would actually defeat the purpose of God giving the commandment in the first place. It rather sounds like using the letter of the law to defeat the spirit of the law. RD: Well, if we defined “adultery” as just a sexual affair outside of marriage that is what we would be doing – as you said we would, in effect, be using the letter of the law to defeat its spirit. The Contemporary English Version of the 7th commandment uses a “do” rather than a “do not” to express the command. The CEV says to “be faithful in marriage” which I think is more encompassing of what is actually in view. In the first place there are many people whose marriages have gotten into trouble even when there was no sexual activity outside of marriage. It’s possible to be unfaithful to your husband or wife and never have a physical relationship with someone else. VK: Especially in our day and age when it’s common for both a husband and a wife to work outside the home many people will spend many of their waking hours with people other than their spouse. In fact, it’s not uncommon these days for people to spend far more time with the people at their job than they do with their husband and wife. That always presents a temptation for someone to develop a closer relationship with someone else than they do with their husband or wife. We have even coined phrases like “work wife” because it’s so commonplace for a man or woman to develop their closest relationships at the job rather than at home. RD: Exactly. The economic patterns of our culture and many others have introduced relationship temptations that were frankly unknown 20, 30, or 50 years ago. It’s worth noting that the 7th commandment was given to a society that was overwhelmingly agrarian. Most people in ancient societies made their living by farming or tending flocks or herds. Families were together almost all the time. When they weren’t, more likely than not, it was for a specific reason like a religious festival or public gathering. So, the individual was going to be in a group and not necessarily in prolonged contact with other single individuals. In short, people today face far more temptation to develop close relationships outside their immediate families simply because we are far more mobile and less tied to immediate family contact. VK: But the presence of greater amounts of temptation does not lessen the force of the commandment. In fact, if anything, it makes the 7th commandment more important because it means we need to take more care to avoid entanglements when we are away from our spouse or family. And, again, we aren’t necessarily talking about sexual activity. A lot of people who spend all day at their work are going to be tempted to make their primary source of emotional support somebody at their job rather than their spouse. And with the internet age, ironically, it is now possible for people to communicate and share intimate communication even when they are not physically present. This makes it possible for people to develop emotional connections with people that they don’t spend physical time with like working together. People today can have “internet affairs” which would also be a violation of the 7th commandment. We can see this from what the Apostle Paul wrote in Galatians, chapter 5, verse 19 which says, “Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness. “ RD: Right. One current Bible commentator, Rick Renner, has said this: “When Paul begins his list of the works of the flesh, he begins with the sexual sins of adultery, fornication, and uncleanness. The word “adultery” and “fornication” both come from the same Greek word — the word porneia. This word includes all sexual activity outside of marriage — including both adultery and homosexuality. When referring to a woman who has committed adultery, the New Testament used the word pornos. This is the word for a prostitute, and it very vividly informs us that a woman who has committed adultery has prostituted herself. She may not have sold herself for money; perhaps she traded her heart, her body, or her emotions for romance, for emotional support, or for a variety of other things. But regardless of why she did it, God says she has sold herself and entered into the sin of prostitution.” VK: Wow. That’s a pretty sobering assessment. And even though Mr. Renner has primarily pointed out the problem of women committing adultery we should note that the same thing goes for men. A man who commits adultery has prostituted himself just as much a woman. That’s one of the truly sad comments we have to make about cultural changes of the last few decades. Sexual deviancy has now become an equal opportunity plague. RD: Yes. So, one big takeaway from this discussion is that the 7th commandment is not limited to an isolated activity which would then free people up to engage in other kinds of immorality, sexual or not, and yet somehow claim that they did not commit adultery. Jesus was pointing this out in his famous observation in Matthew 5:27-28. In the New International Version Jesus said, “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” Now it’s important to note that Jesus was not saying that a man who looks at a woman lustfully has committed a sin that is equal to the man who actually engages in sex. What Jesus pointed out is that we want to limit the scope of our sins to specific actions that we can somehow claim weren’t sinful at all. But God looks at our hearts, in large part, because that’s where all sins begin. VK: And Jesus noted that when He said, in Matthew, chapter 15, verses 18 through 20, “the things that come out of a person’s mouth come from the heart, and these defile them. For out of the heart come evil thoughts—murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander. These are what defile a person;” That’s also from the New International Version. RD: So, we can see that 7th commandment is not limited to an isolated activity in the way that many people would like to define it. The 7th commandment is concerned with faithfulness, with fidelity. The Contemporary English Version expresses this very well when it says, “Be faithful in marriage.” And while the 7th commandment was specifically focused on marriage let’s remember that there are only 2 human relationships that God has used to define His own relationship with people: marriage and parenting. VK: So, what your saying is that God takes marriage so seriously that He has used the marriage relationship as a representation of how He relates to His church. The For instance, let’s listen to the Apostle Paul in 2 Corinthians, chapter 11, verse 2 when he’s trying to emphasize to the Corinthians church of his deep concern for them. Paul wrote, “I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy. I promised you to one husband, to Christ, so that I might present you as a pure virgin to him.” And, of course, there is one of the most famous of all of the Bible’s prophecies concerning Christ’s second coming. In Revelation, chapter 19, verses 7 through 9 the Apostle John wrote this about Christ’s return to earth for His church. “For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his bride has made herself ready. Fine linen, bright and clean, was given her to wear.” (Fine linen stands for the righteous acts of God’s holy people.) Then the angel said to me, “Write this: Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding supper of the Lamb!” And he added, “These are the true words of God.” That’s from the New International Version. RD: Correct. In our day there has been a general decline in the respect and reverence for marriage but that is a consequence of our sin. The Bible always treats the marriage relationship with the utmost gravity. As one commentator said the 6th commandment which prohibits murder is all about God forbidding the destruction of the people that He created in His image. The 7th commandment then follows to prevent people from defiling the body through misuse. VK: Well, I suppose some people might point out that there were many instances in the Bible of even Bible heroes engaging in sex with multiple partners. And some of those instances seem to be ok with God. For instance, King David had multiple wives. And 2 Samuel, chapter 12, verses 7 and 8 say, “This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: ‘I anointed you king over Israel, and I delivered you from the hand of Saul. I gave your master’s house to you, and your master’s wives into your arms. I gave you all Israel and Judah.” So, verse 8 says that God gave King Saul’s wives to David. That seems to be inconsistent with the 7th commandment. RD: Well, certain implications of the 7th commandment that we see around us today do not recognize the differences in cultural and civil conditions that have been present at other times and in other places. In the case of the verse you just mentioned note that God was giving the wives of King Saul into David’s “arms.” Giving them into David’s arms was a euphemistic way of saying the “wives” were entrusted to David for David to protect them and provide for them, not necessarily for sexual purposes. Let’s remember that we are talking about a monarchial system of government where a marriage relationship to a king had implications with respect to a claim on the throne. If Saul’s wives had not been entrusted to David it might have been possible for another man to marry one or more and then assert a claim to the throne. By giving Saul’s wives to David God precluded the possibility of a bloody power struggle by one of Saul’s relatives or supporters. VK: But David was not the only Bible hero to have multiple wives or sexual partners. Abraham had a son with his wife’s maid. And his grandson Jacob who was the patriarch of the 12 tribes of Israel actually had his 12 sons by 4 different women. Leah and Rachel were his wives but he also had sons by their maids. Did God approve of all of these relationships? RD: I think it would be more correct to say that God did not intrude into the actions of sinful people which resulted in the relationships you’re mentioning. And God managed the fallout to continue the progress of His plan of redemption but that is not nearly the same thing as saying God approved of the relationship. In the case of Abraham and Hagar, Sarah’s maid, that relationship produced a conflict that continues even to this day through the descendants of Hagar and Sarah. Ishmael is considered to be the ancestor of modern Arabs and Sarah’s son, Isaac, is the ancestor of the Jews. And while Jacob had 2 wives it was only because Leah and Rachel’s father, Laban, deceived Jacob into marrying Leah. Jacob loved Rachel and would gladly have married only her. And there is no indication in the Bible that Rachel could not have been mother to all of the 12 sons that God intended to give to Jacob to found the 12 tribes. And in the case of Abraham and Hagar, Sarah was the one who insisted that Abraham have relations with her maid because in those days the child of the maid would have been reckoned legally as her son. But Sarah’s attempt to help fulfill God’s promise through human means has created misery now for over 3,000 years. VK: God can, and does, bring good things out of the actions of sinful people but that is an illustration of God’s grace and mercy. And this, in no way, should serve as an excuse for sin or violating one of God’s commandments. So, one thing we can say for sure is that none of these situations, whether David, Abraham, or Jacob, are consistent with God’s perfect plan of one husband married to one wife. All of these situations either resulted from or produced situations that were filled with heartache and strife. The same thing is true for all of the other episodes in the Bible where the characters departed from the simple sense of the 7th commandment. King Solomon had hundreds of wives and concubines and the Bible records that they turned his heart away from the One True God. The first recorded instance in the Bible of polygamy was in Genesis chapter 4 with a man called Lamech who was a murderer and a violent and vengeful man. Samuel’s father had married two women but the Bible records a house filled with jealously, spite, and vitriol. There are no recorded instances in the Bible where the Bible speaks commendably of polygamy or sexual relationships with multiple partners. God may have tolerated such situations but his ideal for human relationships remains the one He designed at the beginning and expressed in the 7th commandment. RD: So, one thing we can see from all of this is that the 7th commandment while it is expressed in the specifics of marriage and sex points to a more fundamental attribute which God expects to be present in His people – faithfulness, fidelity. God expects His children to be faithful in all of their dealings with other people and He expects them to respect the rights and privileges which He has conferred on His image bearers. God created the marriage bond to bring completeness to a creature that He built to live in communion and not solitarity. While some of His prophets were called to live solitary lives these were special situations and not God’s desire for people generally. But anytime any human being lives alongside or in the company of others there is the possibility of betrayal. And that’s what the 7th commandment specifically prohibits. We are not to betray God and we are not to betray the most important person in our lives, our God given spouse. Because it is absolutely sure that anyone who is willing to betray their spouse is going to be willing to betray anyone else that might be part of their life. VK: And that’s a really important point. Someone willing to cheat on their husband or wife is probably going to be willing to cheat on just about every other relationship in their life – whether it’s their employer, their best friend, or their family. RD: Some cynics are going to say that the 7th commandment did not address every conceivable situation involving sex and human relationships. We human beings will pile the questions on questions to try to find some loophole or excuse. Our question reveals sinful hearts. We ask them because we want to know the boundaries of the commandment. Why do we do that? We want to know how far we can deviate from God’s plain instructions before we “get into trouble.” But if we simply accept the fact that God has issued a plain commandment and our intention is to obey that commandment all the possible variations don’t matter. VK: I see the point you’re making. The scope of potential violations doesn’t matter to the person who intends to be obedient. The concept of fidelity in marriage is pretty clear. If our intent is simply to obey the commandment we will not only not cheat on our husband or wife, we will go out of our way to avoid causing them harm because we don’t want to run the risk of being unfaithful. And we will accept the fact that God’s standard for physical intimacy is restricted to a husband and wife within the boundaries of the marital bond. It is our sinfulness that wants us to begin to develop some kind of exhaustive set of rules because we want to be able to argue that we aren’t guilty even if we wind up doing what we shouldn’t. RD: Human beings, all human beings, are prone to performing this ethical calculus which essentially asks how we measure up against the requirement. We rarely focus on the fact that God us His standards for our good and just devote our efforts to seeking His will and conforming ourselves to it. Frankly, if we had that kind of an attitude many of the 10 commandments would not have been necessary. As Paul said, the law is our schoolmaster to reveal our sinfulness – and it does. VK: And that’s a topic we will to continue to explore. If the ancient Hebrews hadn’t been like us they wouldn’t have needed the commandments to ensure they separated their behavior from those of the people they were displacing. But they were like us. So, God wanted them to begin a new chapter in their national life by having a right relationship with Him and a right relationship with each other. Sounds like a good time to go to our God in prayer. Today let’s listen to a prayer that our hearts and minds might be illuminated by the 3rd person of the Trinity, the Holy Spirit, so that our lives might increasingly conform to His will. ---- PRAYER ILLUMINATION OF THE HOLY SPIRIT VK: We’d like to remind our audience that a lot of our radio episodes are linked together in series of topics so if they missed any episodes or if they just want to hear one again, all of these episodes are available on your favorite podcast app. To find them just search on “Anchored by Truth by Crystal Sea Books.” If you’d like to hear more, try out crystalseabooks.com where “We’re not perfect but our Boss is!” (Opening Bible Quote from the Contemporary English Version) Exodus, Chapter 20, verse 14, Contemporary English Version Adultery, Fornication, Uncleanness, Lasciviousness | Renner Ministries

Speaker: Pat Lessard, Executive Pastor

Draft Day is nearing upon us, aka Matt's super bowl. I don't know what it means either, but he literally said that. What will Big Blue do? What should they do? Matt and Dennis dive deep. Plus Matt reaches into the guest grab-bag and pulls out North Haven legend and longtime Bruins fan, Ryan Obier. Ryan helps the boys talk through the Stanley Cup Playoffs as the Bruins look to close out a first series and Dennis' Devils look to stay alive. Plus the Yankees are having a fine start to the season, but the problem is the freaking Rays are baseball's best team.

Speaker: Scott Harris, Lead Pastor

David, the man after after God's own heart, is the gold standard for Israel's kings. Enjoy this sample of Lesson 20, "The United Kingdom, Part 2" from Dr. Nick's course, "An Introduction to Salvation History." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever they wish.

David wasn't great because he was naturally talented, gifted or smart. He wasn't great because of anything that was in him, he was great because the Spirit of God was working through him!

- Father Edward 12-17-22

Psalm Chapter 5 Worksheet This Psalm speaks of talking to God at daybreak in verse three, making it a good psalm for the _______________________ time! There is a back and forth contrast between the person who is seeking God and the __________ person who does not. David ______________________ God to act! V. 1-2 Sometimes we sigh or groan because even though we are thinking hard about something, and praying a lot about it, we just don't ____________________ and we really don't know what to do or even how to pray. Romans 8:26 David prayed at _____________________________! V. 3 David reminds God what He _____________________! V. 4-6 Verse 6 is another instance of the one praying reminding God of His ____________________ David's delight in going to God's ______________________! V. 7 Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 David shows that real men ask for ________________________! V. 8 David's not done _______________________ about the wicked! V. 9-10 David had probably been the victim of a lot of _____________________ abuse. David took that stuff to the Lord, so he could hold his head high and act with a king's dignity out in _____________________. Most of us respond to criticism in one of three ways: It seems like a contradiction to us, but in scripture it is not, it is one of the Bible's paradoxes: We pray _________________ for the wicked to reap what they sow and for God to save them the way He saved us! David _________________ his day to the Lord! V. 11-12 Genesis 18:25

September 11th, 2022 Sermon at King's Chapel Fl from Pastor Jeff Jakes Scripture: Deut. 17:14-20, 1 Sam. 8:4-9, 16:1-13, selected

Marq Toombs continues our Sermon Series "The Promises" with "David God Establishes A Throne" out of 2 Samuel 7. The people of God want a king like the nations around them. We are just like them. God had a better plan for them, and He has a better plan for us.