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The Old Testament gives us the history of God's people, the Israelites, before the coming of their long-awaited Messiah, Jesus Christ. And throughout their history they had good times and bad times—times when they obeyed God and times when they went far astray. Eventually, they split into two nations, Israel and Judah, with ten of the tribes forming the Israel nation and two forming the nation of Judah. I want to focus your attention to one of the most wonderful chapters in the Bible, in my opinion, 2 Chronicles 20, which tells us about Jehoshaphat, king of Judah. Jehoshaphat was one of the godly kings who obeyed the Lord and led his people to follow Yahweh. But they were a small nation, not well fortified, and therefore very vulnerable to their enemies. In chapter 20 of 2 Chronicles, Jehoshaphat finds himself and his nation in a truly frightening predicament. Here are the first four verses of that chapter: After this, the Moabites and Ammonites with some of the Meunites came     to make war on Jehoshaphat. Some men came and told Jehoshaphat, "A vast army is coming against you from Edom, from the other side of the Seas. It is already in En Gedi.” Alarmed, Jehoshaphat resolved to inquire of the Lord, and he proclaimed a fast for all Judah. The people of Judah came together to seek help from the Lord; indeed, they came from every town in Judah to seek him. Jehoshaphat is faced with a grave dilemma. His entire army and his entire country could be wiped out by this enemy army. And he is alarmed. Who wouldn't be? But notice what Jehoshaphat does in his alarmed condition: He resolves to inquire of the Lord. He could have inquired of his political advisers. They would have undoubtedly told him to try to make a peace treaty with this vast enemy and save their necks, even if it meant giving up the land. He could have inquired of his military advisers, who would have told him to retreat and get out as fast as possible, because there was no way they could defeat this great military army coming against them. But Jehoshaphat didn't inquire of people or counselors or advisers. He inquired of the Lord. Where have you been running for answers as you face your impossible situation? Is the Lord the first one you turn to? Amazing how often we do everything else except inquire of the Lord. This should be the first thing we do when we don't know what to do: Inquire of the Lord. Notice that Jehoshaphat resolved to inquire of the Lord; he set his will to do it. I can imagine his feelings were taking him in different directions. I can believe he wanted to start running fast and take some kind of action immediately. But he knew he would only find answers by inquiring of the Lord, so whether he felt like it or not, he resolved to do that. Many times, we run with our emotions when we're up against impossibilities. And our emotions take us to hasty action, to running away, to seeking advice from the wrong people, etc. If we would first inquire of the Lord, sit down with his Word and ask for direction, spend time in prayer to listen to his voice, we would find the answers we need. I remember at one point in my life, many years ago now, when I was suddenly faced with what seemed at the time to be a potentially disastrous situation, and I truly didn't know what to do. So, what did I do? I picked up the phone to call my best friend and ask her what to do! Now, there's nothing wrong with seeking godly advice from trusted advisors, but that's not the first place we should go, is it? Well, wouldn't you know she wasn't there. This was long before we all had cell phones, and so I couldn't reach her. I just kept redialing and redialing her number, pacing the floor, and becoming angry with her for not being there when I needed her. It was one of those teaching moments in my life, when I could hear the voice of God in my head clearly saying to me, “Why would you call her before you call me?

How to Support the Rob Skinner Podcast.  If you would like to help support my mission to multiply disciples, leaders and churches, click here:  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/robskinner   Transcript for "How to make 2025 great"  New Years is a great time to remember time is passing, another year is gone.  We are getting closer to seeing God every year. 11 And do this, understanding the present time: The hour has already come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. 12 The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. 13 Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy. 14 Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the flesh.  Romans 13:11-14 ·        Paul says our salvation is nearer now ·        We should be “clothing ourselves with Christ.”  Living as Jesus did.  Representing him to our friends and family. ·        We need to use this time to review, repent and resolve to become the people God has called us to be.    1.      Review:  5 Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you—unless, of course, you fail the test?   2 Corinthians 13:5 a.     Examine yourself, test yourself.  This is a great time to do it right now. b.    List out all the good you did this year                                                  i.      What did you do well this year?  What are you proud of? c.     List out all the bad actions                                                  i.      Bad actions                                               ii.      Lack of good actions d.    How'd you do? e.     How do you feel?                                                  i.      You will know the areas you need to focus on. f.       The goal is growth and peace of mind     2.     Repent:  a.     3 We know that we have come to know him if we keep his commands. 4 Whoever says, “I know him,” but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in that person. 5 But if anyone obeys his word, love for God is truly made complete in them. This is how we know we are in him: 6 Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did.  1 John 2:3-6 b.    Get your eyes on Jesus.  What is Jesus like?  What does he stand for? c.     Who are you?  What's your identity?  What do you stand for? d.    Obedience to Jesus is how we express our love for him.  We are called to live like Jesus.                                                   i.      His purity of thought                                               ii.      His purpose for living                                             iii.      His humility to serve other people daily e.     Repentance is when we get our mind right and stop conforming to this world and our bad habits and instead conform ourselves to our identity as followers of Christ and sons of God. 3.     Resolve a.     Definition:  “decide firmly on a course of action” or “firm determination to do something.” b.    Examples from the Bible                                                  i.      Jehoshaphat:  2 Some people came and told Jehoshaphat, “A vast army is coming against you from Edom,[a] from the other side of the Dead Sea. It is already in Hazezon Tamar” (that is, En Gedi). 3 Alarmed, Jehoshaphat resolved to inquire of the Lord, and he proclaimed a fast for all Judah.  2 Chronicles 20:2-4 1.      He decided firmly to fast and it brought about a miraculous victory.                                               ii.      Daniel:  But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine, and he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself this way.  Daniel 1:8 1.      He chose to diet and not eat or drink certain foods.                                             iii.      Malachi:  14 “Cursed is the cheat who has an acceptable male in his flock and vows to give it, but then sacrifices a blemished animal to the Lord. For I am a great king,” says the Lord Almighty, “and my name is to be feared among the nations.  “And now, you priests, this warning is for you. 2 If you do not listen, and if you do not resolve to honor my name,” says the Lord Almighty, “I will send a curse on you, and I will curse your blessings. Yes, I have already cursed them, because you have not resolved to honor me.  Malachi 1:14, 2:1-2 1.      The sin was giving God second best, leftovers, “tipping, not tithing to God.” c.     If you want to make 2025 great, you have to decide to take action, you have to decide firmly that things will be different this year.  You have to resolve to honor God. d.    What one thing would make the difference in how you feel about your relationship with God? e.     What one thing would make the biggest difference in how you feel about yourself? f.       What one thing would make the biggest difference in saving people and rescuing people? g.     What one thing would make the biggest difference in serving people around you and around the world? Next Steps: ·        Review ·        Repent ·        Resolve:  I resolve to __________________ in 2025.

église AB Lausanne ; KJV 1 Samuel (1 Kings) 24 And it came to pass, when Saul was returned from following the Philistines, that it was told him, saying, Behold, David is in the wilderness of En-gedi. Then Saul took three thousand chosen men out of all Israel, and went to seek David and his men upon the rocks of the wild goats. And he came to the sheepcotes by the way, where was a cave; and Saul went in to cover his feet: and David and his men remained in the sides of the cave. And the men of David said unto him, Behold the day of which the LORD said unto thee, Behold, I will deliver thine enemy into thine hand, that thou mayest do to him as it shall seem good unto thee. Then David arose, and cut off the skirt of Saul's robe privily. And it came to pass afterward, that David's heart smote him, because he had cut off Saul's skirt. And he said unto his men, The LORD forbid that I should do this thing unto my master, the LORD's anointed, to stretch forth mine hand against him, seeing he is the anointed of the LORD. So David stayed his servants with these words, and suffered them not to rise against Saul. But Saul rose up out of the cave, and went on his way. David also arose afterward, and went out of the cave, and cried after Saul, saying, My lord the king. And when Saul looked behind him, David stooped with his face to the earth, and bowed himself. And David said to Saul, Wherefore hearest thou men's words, saying, Behold, David seeketh thy hurt? Behold, this day thine eyes have seen how that the LORD had delivered thee to day into mine hand in the cave: and some bade me kill thee: but mine eye spared thee; and I said, I will not put forth mine hand against my lord; for he is the LORD's anointed. ...

What do we do when the odds are stacked against us? How do we respond when it seems like there's no way out? As the world changes we must stay true to our foundation which is the Word of God. "After this, the Moabites and Ammonites with some of the Meunites came to wage war against Jehoshaphat. Some people came and told Jehoshaphat, 'A vast army is coming against you from Edom, from the other side of the Dead Sea. It is already in Hazezon Tamar' (En Gedi). Alarmed, Jehoshaphat resolved to inquire of the Lord, and he proclaimed a fast for all Judah. The people of Judah came together to seek help from the Lord; indeed, they came from every town in Judah to seek him."2 Chronicles 20:1-4 (NIV)

In this thought-provoking sermon, Pastor David Choi explores the profound significance of wilderness experiences in our lives through the lens of 1 Samuel 24:1-7. Drawing from David's encounter with King Saul in the cave at En Gedi, this message dives into the role of faith, integrity, and trust in God's plan during challenging times. Discover how to redefine the wilderness as a place of spiritual refinement rather than mere hardship. Examine David's pivotal decision to spare Saul's life, demonstrating his unwavering faith and trust in God's timing. Learn how our own wilderness experiences shape us into who God intends us to be, as Pastor David encourages us to embrace these transformative seasons as opportunities for deeper spiritual growth and reliance on God.

In this thought-provoking sermon, Pastor David Choi explores the profound significance of wilderness experiences in our lives through the lens of 1 Samuel 24:1-7. Drawing from David's encounter with King Saul in the cave at En Gedi, this message dives into the role of faith, integrity, and trust in God's plan during challenging times. Discover how to redefine the wilderness as a place of spiritual refinement rather than mere hardship. Examine David's pivotal decision to spare Saul's life, demonstrating his unwavering faith and trust in God's timing. Learn how our own wilderness experiences shape us into who God intends us to be, as Pastor David encourages us to embrace these transformative seasons as opportunities for deeper spiritual growth and reliance on God.

Uncommon Worship What do I do with my worry? 2 Chronicles 1:1-4, 15  //  After that, the Moabites, Ammonites and some Meunites went to war against Jehoshaphat. 2 Some people came and told him, “A huge army is coming from Edom to fight against you. They have come across the Dead Sea. They are already in Hazezon Tamar.” Hazezon Tamar is also called En Gedi. 3 Jehoshaphat was alarmed. So he decided to ask the Lord for advice. He told all the people of Judah to go without eating. 4 The people came together to ask the Lord for help. In fact, they came from every town in Judah to pray to him. 15 Jahaziel said, “King Jehoshaphat, listen! All you who live in Judah and Jerusalem, listen! The Lord says to you, ‘Do not be afraid. Do not lose hope because of this huge army. The battle is not yours. It is God's.” When you turn your worry into worship, God will turn your battles into blessings. We all worship something. Worship is our response to what we value most. Weird Theology Practical Worship Lucifer - Worship Michael - Prayer Gabriel - Word Percussion Strings Wind We were made to worship. Luke 19:37-40  //  When he came near the place where the road goes down the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to praise God in loud voices for all the miracles they had seen: “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to Jesus, “Teacher, rebuke your disciples!” “I tell you,” he replied, “If they keep quiet, the stones will cry out.” We have a way to worship that we think God likes, but the Bible didn't describe it like that, traditions did. Halel – to rave, boast, celebrate. Psalm 35:18 (NLT)  //  I will thank you in front of the great assembly. I will praise you before all the people. Yadah – to acknowledge in public. Psalm 138:1  //  I will praise you, O LORD, with all my heart. Barak – to bless by kneeling or bowing. Psalm 103:1  //  Praise the LORD, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name.  Zamar – making music to God with strings. Psalm 92:1  //  It is good to praise the LORD and make music to your name, O Most High. Shabach – to address in a loud tone, to shout. Psalm 63:3-4  //  Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you. I will praise you as long as I live, and in your name I will lift up my hands. Towdah – to lift hands in adoration. Psalm 50:23  //  He who offers praise glorifies me: and to him that orders his conversation aright will I show the salvation of God. Tehilah – exuberant singing. Psalm 34:1  //  I will extol the LORD at all times; his praise will always be on my lips. Psalm 108:1, 3 // O God, my heart is fixed, I will sing and give praise (zamar), even with my glory... I will praise (yadah) Thee, O Lord among the people. And I will sing praises (tehillah) unto Thee among the nations. Mark 12:30 // Love the Lord your God with all your heart and all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength. All your heart and soul” Expressing my affection to God. What do I love most? “All your mind” Focus my attention on God. What do I think about most? “All your strength” Use my abilities for God. What do I do most?

Eight principes from En Gedi - the contrast between the results of sin and the results of trust in God.

Something interesting I just learned studying for this chat on Psalm 142 is that this is the last of the psalms attributed to David that relate to the years in which he was fleeing from Saul.  For other psalms that David wrote concerning this particular period of his life see, Psalms 7, 34, 52, 54, 56, 57, and 59. The title tells us that this is a psalm of David, written when he was in the cave. It does not tell us which cave, whether it is the one at Adullam (1 Sam. 22) or a cave in En Gedi (1 Sam. 24). We should also note that Psalm 142 is a maschil psalm, (a contemplation), a psalm that was written for instruction. David felt that the lessons he had learned in his troubles should be recorded to help and encourage others. For some reason this psalm did not find its way into the Hebrew hymnbook for a very long time. It was given its place probably by King Hezekiah, who could appreciate David's experiences, having gone through troubles enough of his own. For the background of this psalm, we need to remember David's experiences up to this point. David's troubles as a young man came swiftly to a head at King Saul's court. After Saul had tried to have him murdered in his bed, he fled to Naioth. He had a secret meeting with his loyal friend Jonathan who promised to find out if it was safe for him to return home. Shortly afterward Jonathan returned for a clandestine meeting with David and warned him that his life was in danger. By this time King Saul was under the tormenting influence of a demon. Nine times in two chapters he tried to have David murdered (1 Samuel 19 and 20). Thoroughly frightened, David fled to Philistia for political asylum. It was a disastrous move and he escaped from Gath only by feigning to be insane himself. It may be that his friends even questioned his faith and his courage by doing something so crazy seek help from the hated Philistines, especially the ones at Gath where Goliath was from. Back in Israel, he sought refuge in the cave of Adullam, a big cave not far from the famous "valley of the shadow." It was a natural refuge for the beleaguered outlaw in a very dark and desperate time of his early years. David pictured this time as being in a “prison” (v. 7). But David finally did what God's people must always do in times of crisis: he looked to the Lord for help. He knew very little about Saul and his plans, but he did know about Jehovah and His great promises, and because of his faith in these assurances, he triumphed over both his feelings and his foes. In verses 1-2, David not only cried aloud with his voice, but he cried earnestly from his heart. He was a godly young man who had faithfully served the Lord and his king, and yet there he was in a cave, hiding like a guilty criminal. Later in life, David would understand more fully that during those fugitive years in the wilderness, God was equipping him for the work he would do the rest of his life, but at the time, his situation was miserable. His feelings were so pent up within him that he "poured out" his troubles (43:4; 62:8; 102 title) and his inner turmoil ("complaint"). God knew David's difficult situation better than he did, but the Lord has ordained that our prayers are a part of His providential answers. When we need bread, our heavenly Father wants us to come and ask (Luke 11:9-13). The word "trouble" means "in a tight place, in narrow straits" (Psalms 120:1; 138:7; 143:11). David would learn that those dangerous narrow places usually led to wider places and greater opportunities (Psalms 18:18-19; 4:1; 25:17). My friend, no matter how dark and deep the hole or “cave” we find ourselves alone in with our feelings of total abandonment from our family and friends, we can be assured that the LORD hears our prayers! God bless!

The confidence of a warrior is not enough to enable a king. David knew how to fight; he will need to learn how to reign. Dr. John points to God's care and schooling for David as he ran from Saul. A key lesson was learned in a cave in En Gedi. We learn to wait on God. 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.

Sandy Adams is the pastor of Calvary Chapel Stone Mountain, Georgia. He is known as a tremendous communicator and teacher of God's Word. At the recent International Pastor's Conference in Southern California, Sandy delivered a message entitled "Just Because You Can Doesn't Mean You Should". His text was from 1 Samuel 24, the account of David having had a chance to kill Saul in a cave in En Gedi, but refused to touch the Lord's anointed. Yet, he did cut off the corner of Saul's robe. At first glance, the story doesn't indicate any serious wrongdoing on David's part, but upon further review... his action had an insidious evil about it, one that David himself was troubled by what he's done. "Just because we can doesn't mean that we should." It's an incredibly appropriate aphorism for all in spiritual leadership; for anyone who has been anointed by God in such a way that his/her authority gives him/her opportunities to do things that may be possible, but that should not be seized upon. An epic message, one that is greatly needed in this hour of the church. Here is the transcript of Sandy's message, just as he delivered it. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-QY02yk8MrYGiZXtNC6PxBcEpu00lXLD/view?usp=drive_link --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bill-holdridge/support

Ezekiel 47:1-12 NIVThe man brought me back to the entrance to the temple, and I saw water coming out from under the threshold of the temple toward the east (for the temple faced east). The water was coming down from under the south side of the temple, south of the altar. 2 He then brought me out through the north gate and led me around the outside to the outer gate facing east, and the water was trickling from the south side.3 As the man went eastward with a measuring line in his hand, he measured off a thousand cubits and then led me through water that was ankle-deep. 4 He measured off another thousand cubits and led me through water that was knee-deep. He measured off another thousand and led me through water that was up to the waist. 5 He measured off another thousand, but now it was a river that I could not cross, because the water had risen and was deep enough to swim in—a river that no one could cross. 6 He asked me, “Son of man, do you see this?” Then he led me back to the bank of the river. 7 When I arrived there, I saw a great number of trees on each side of the river.8 He said to me, “This water flows toward the eastern region and goes down into the Arabah, where it enters the Dead Sea. When it empties into the sea, the salty water there becomes fresh. 9 Swarms of living creatures will live wherever the river flows. There will be large numbers of fish, because this water flows there and makes the salt water fresh; so where the river flows everything will live. 10 Fishermen will stand along the shore; from En Gedi to En Eglaim there will be places for spreading nets. The fish will be of many kinds—like the fish of the Mediterranean Sea. 11 But the swamps and marshes will not become fresh; they will be left for salt. 12 Fruit trees of all kinds will grow on both banks of the river. Their leaves will not wither, nor will their fruit fail. Every month they will bear fruit, because the water from the sanctuary flows to them. Their fruit will serve for food and their leaves for healing.” John 7:37-39 NIVOn the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. 38 Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.” 39 By this he meant the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were later to receive. Up to that time the Spirit had not been given, since Jesus had not yet been glorified. 1 Corinthians 6:19 NLTDon't you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself, 1 Corinthians 3:16 NLTDon't you realize that all of you together are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God lives in you?

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From victory to defeat- David made the right decision to spare Saul's life at En Gedi when he could have easily given into the desire for revenge. Not long after that, David nearly lost his cool with a wealthy farmer named Nabal. We need to be dependent on God for wisdom in every situation.

To get even, or not?- Saul was hot on David's trail in the wilderness of En Gedi. In a fortuitous turn of events, Saul stumbled into the very cave where David and his men were hiding. Every voice around David was telling him to seize the opportunity for revenge. Was that what God wanted though? Do we obey God's voice above all others?

On this enlightening episode, lace up your basketball shoes or hiking boots, as we delve into the incredible journey of Cedarville's men's basketball team during their 80-mile, 12-day missions trip to Israel.  This journey, called “Walking the Story,” aimed to blend spiritual, physical, and mental development for the athletes and coaches. Head coach Pat Estepp shares the behind-the-scenes logistics, emphasizing the collaboration with the Global Outreach team and John Farwell, the leader of the trip from Athletes in Action. The team's itinerary reads like a biblical adventure, exploring landmarks including the Wilderness of Zin, the Dead Sea Scrolls, En Gedi, Mt. Arbel, the Sea of Galilee, and Jerusalem. In this podcast, coach Estepp expresses his desire for the Bible to come alive for his coaches and players, turning a believer's bucket list into a spiritual revival.  Listen as Pat Estepp and Jacob Drees, a powerful 6-7 forward on the Yellow Jackets' team, reflect on pivotal moments, including the profound impact of individual prayers in the Garden of Gethsemane and the heartwarming connection with the family of their Muslim bus driver over a traditional Palestinian dinner.  As you listen to this inspiring program, you'll discover how this transformative journey brought the Bible to life, leaving an indelible mark on both players and the communities they encountered. https://share.transistor.fm/s/7727910f

2 Chronicles 20:1-4  It happened after this that the people of Moab with the people of Ammon, and others with them besides the Ammonites,  came to battle against Jehoshaphat. 2 Then some came and told Jehoshaphat, saying, “A great multitude is coming against you from beyond the sea, from Syria; and they are in Hazazon Tamar” (which is En Gedi). 3 And Jehoshaphat feared, and set himself to seek the Lord, and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah. 4 So Judah gathered together to ask help from the Lord; and from all the cities of Judah they came to seek the Lord.Vs 5-9 5 Then Jehoshaphat stood in the assembly of Judah and Jerusalem, in the house of the Lord, before the new court, 6 and said: “O Lord God of our fathers, are You not God in heaven, and do You not rule over all the kingdoms of the nations, and in Your hand is there not power and might, so that no one is able to withstand You? 7 Are You not our God, who drove out the inhabitants of this land before Your people Israel, and gave it to the descendants of Abraham Your friend forever? 8 And they dwell in it, and have built You a sanctuary in it for Your name, saying, 9 ‘If disaster comes upon us—sword, judgment, pestilence, or famine—we will stand before this temple and in Your presence (for Your name is in this temple), and cry out to You in our affliction, and You will hear and save.'Vs 15-17 And he said, “Listen, all you of Judah and you inhabitants of Jerusalem, and you, King Jehoshaphat! Thus says the Lord to you: ‘Do not be afraid nor dismayed because of this great multitude, for the battle is not yours, but God's. 16 Tomorrow go down against them. They will surely come up by the Ascent of Ziz, and you will find them at the end of the brook before the Wilderness of Jeruel. 17  You will not need to fight in this battle. Position yourselves, stand still and see the salvation of the Lord, who is with you, O Judah and Jerusalem!' Do not fear or be dismayed; tomorrow go out against them, for the Lord is with you.”Vs 18  And Jehoshaphat bowed his head with his face to the ground, and all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem bowed before the Lord, worshiping the Lord.

2 Chronicles 20:1-4  It happened after this that the people of Moab with the people of Ammon, and others with them besides the Ammonites,  came to battle against Jehoshaphat. 2 Then some came and told Jehoshaphat, saying, “A great multitude is coming against you from beyond the sea, from Syria; and they are in Hazazon Tamar” (which is En Gedi). 3 And Jehoshaphat feared, and set himself to seek the Lord, and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah. 4 So Judah gathered together to ask help from the Lord; and from all the cities of Judah they came to seek the Lord.Vs 5-9 5 Then Jehoshaphat stood in the assembly of Judah and Jerusalem, in the house of the Lord, before the new court, 6 and said: “O Lord God of our fathers, are You not God in heaven, and do You not rule over all the kingdoms of the nations, and in Your hand is there not power and might, so that no one is able to withstand You? 7 Are You not our God, who drove out the inhabitants of this land before Your people Israel, and gave it to the descendants of Abraham Your friend forever? 8 And they dwell in it, and have built You a sanctuary in it for Your name, saying, 9 ‘If disaster comes upon us—sword, judgment, pestilence, or famine—we will stand before this temple and in Your presence (for Your name is in this temple), and cry out to You in our affliction, and You will hear and save.'Vs 15-17 And he said, “Listen, all you of Judah and you inhabitants of Jerusalem, and you, King Jehoshaphat! Thus says the Lord to you: ‘Do not be afraid nor dismayed because of this great multitude, for the battle is not yours, but God's. 16 Tomorrow go down against them. They will surely come up by the Ascent of Ziz, and you will find them at the end of the brook before the Wilderness of Jeruel. 17  You will not need to fight in this battle. Position yourselves, stand still and see the salvation of the Lord, who is with you, O Judah and Jerusalem!' Do not fear or be dismayed; tomorrow go out against them, for the Lord is with you.”Vs 18  And Jehoshaphat bowed his head with his face to the ground, and all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem bowed before the Lord, worshiping the Lord.

During this episode of the Red-Haired Archaeologist® Podcast, learn how "ruddy" David was chosen to be Israel's second king, why there is confusion about Goliath's height, what happened in a cave in En Gedi, and where the City of David is located. Episode links: Edward Burne-Jones, “David and Goliath” (1872), Vyner Memorial Window, Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford: https://www.chch.ox.ac.uk/cathedral/visiting DSS 4Q51, Plate 1097, Frag 2: https://www.deadseascrolls.org.il/explore-the-archive/image/B-484181 Gath's discoveries: https://www.timesofisrael.com/colossal-ancient-structures-found-at-gath-may-explain-origin-of-story-of-goliath/ En Gedi Nature Reserve: https://en.parks.org.il/reserve-park/en-gedi-nature-reserve/ City of David: https://cityofdavid.org.il/en/ Red-Haired Archaeologist® links: https://redhairedarchaeologist.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AmandaHopeHaley/ https://www.instagram.com/redhairedarchaeologist/ https://amandahopehaley.square.site/ Learn more about my fabulous video editor, Tanya Yaremkiv, by visiting her website at ⁠https://tanyaremkiv.com⁠ and listening to her podcast, Through the Bible podcast with Tanya Yaremkiv. You can also follow her on Facebook and Instagram @tanyaremkiv.

Pastor Lowell Nelson teaches about 1 Samuel Chapter 24 "Is it opportunity or temptation knocking?" on 9/27/2024 for our Wednesday service. 1 Samuel 24 David Spares Saul's Life 1 Now it happened, when Saul had returned from following the Philistines, that it was told him, saying, "Take note! David is in the Wilderness of En Gedi." 2 Then Saul took three thousand chosen men from all Israel, and went to seek David and his men on the Rocks of the Wild Goats. 3 So he came to the sheepfolds by the road, where there was a cave; and Saul went in to attend to his needs. ( David and his men were staying in the recesses of the cave.) 4 Then the men of David said to him, "This is the day of which the LORD said to you, 'Behold, I will deliver your enemy into your hand, that you may do to him as it seems good to you.' " And David arose and secretly cut off a corner of Saul's robe. 5 Now it happened afterward that David's heart troubled him because he had cut Saul's robe. 6 And he said to his men, "The LORD forbid that I should do this thing to my master, the LORD's anointed, to stretch out my hand against him, seeing he is the anointed of the LORD." 7 So David restrained his servants with these words, and did not allow them to rise against Saul. And Saul got up from the cave and went on his way. 8 David also arose afterward, went out of the cave, and called out to Saul, saying, "My lord the king!" And when Saul looked behind him, David stooped with his face to the earth, and bowed down. 9 And David said to Saul: "Why do you listen to the words of men who say, 'Indeed David seeks your harm'? 10 "Look, this day your eyes have seen that the LORD delivered you today into my hand in the cave, and someone urged me to kill you. But my eye spared you, and I said, 'I will not stretch out my hand against my lord, for he is the LORD's anointed.' 11 "Moreover, my father, see! Yes, see the corner of your robe in my hand! For in that I cut off the corner of your robe, and did not kill you, know and see that there is neither evil nor rebellion in my hand, and I have not sinned against you. Yet you hunt my life to take it. 12 "Let the LORD judge between you and me, and let the LORD avenge me on you. But my hand shall not be against you. 13 "As the proverb of the ancients says, 'Wickedness proceeds from the wicked.' But my hand shall not be against you. 14 "After whom has the king of Israel come out? Whom do you pursue? A dead dog? A flea? 15 "Therefore let the LORD be judge, and judge between you and me, and see and plead my case, and deliver me out of your hand." 16 So it was, when David had finished speaking these words to Saul, that Saul said, "Is this your voice, my son David?" And Saul lifted up his voice and wept. 17 Then he said to David: "You are more righteous than I; for you have rewarded me with good, whereas I have rewarded you with evil. 18 "And you have shown this day how you have dealt well with me; for when the LORD delivered me into your hand, you did not kill me. 19 "For if a man finds his enemy, will he let him get away safely? Therefore may the LORD reward you with good for what you have done to me this day. 20 "And now I know indeed that you shall surely be king, and that the kingdom of Israel shall be established in your hand. 21 "Therefore swear now to me by the LORD that you will not cut off my descendants after me, and that you will not destroy my name from my father's house." 22 So David swore to Saul. And Saul went home, but David and his men went up to the stronghold.

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CBN's Operation Blessing helps survivors of Morocco's 6.8 earthquake, Ambassador David Friedman talks about the documentary he made with Mike Pompeo about Israel's Biblical Highway, and ancient Roman swords are found in a cave at En Gedi.

CBN's Operation Blessing helps survivors of Morocco's 6.8 earthquake, Ambassador David Friedman talks about the documentary he made with Mike Pompeo about Israel's Biblical Highway, and ancient Roman swords are found in a cave at En Gedi.

CBN's Operation Blessing helps survivors of Morocco's 6.8 earthquake, Ambassador David Friedman talks about the documentary he made with Mike Pompeo about Israel's Biblical Highway, and ancient Roman swords are found in a cave at En Gedi.

CBN's Operation Blessing helps survivors of Morocco's 6.8 earthquake, Ambassador David Friedman talks about the documentary he made with Mike Pompeo about Israel's Biblical Highway, and ancient Roman swords are found in a cave at En Gedi.

CBN's Operation Blessing helps survivors of Morocco's 6.8 earthquake, Ambassador David Friedman talks about the documentary he made with Mike Pompeo about Israel's Biblical Highway, and ancient Roman swords are found in a cave at En Gedi.

CBN's Operation Blessing helps survivors of Morocco's 6.8 earthquake, Ambassador David Friedman talks about the documentary he made with Mike Pompeo about Israel's Biblical Highway, and ancient Roman swords are found in a cave at En Gedi.

CBN's Operation Blessing helps survivors of Morocco's 6.8 earthquake, Ambassador David Friedman talks about the documentary he made with Mike Pompeo about Israel's Biblical Highway, and ancient Roman swords are found in a cave at En Gedi.

CBN's Operation Blessing helps survivors of Morocco's 6.8 earthquake, Ambassador David Friedman talks about the documentary he made with Mike Pompeo about Israel's Biblical Highway, and ancient Roman swords are found in a cave at En Gedi.

CBN's Operation Blessing helps survivors of Morocco's 6.8 earthquake, Ambassador David Friedman talks about the documentary he made with Mike Pompeo about Israel's Biblical Highway, and ancient Roman swords are found in a cave at En Gedi.

CBN's Operation Blessing helps survivors of Morocco's 6.8 earthquake, Ambassador David Friedman talks about the documentary he made with Mike Pompeo about Israel's Biblical Highway, and ancient Roman swords are found in a cave at En Gedi.

CBN's Operation Blessing helps survivors of Morocco's 6.8 earthquake, Ambassador David Friedman talks about the documentary he made with Mike Pompeo about Israel's Biblical Highway, and ancient Roman swords are found in a cave at En Gedi.

CBN's Operation Blessing helps survivors of Morocco's 6.8 earthquake, Ambassador David Friedman talks about the documentary he made with Mike Pompeo about Israel's Biblical Highway, and ancient Roman swords are found in a cave at En Gedi.

CBN's Operation Blessing helps survivors of Morocco's 6.8 earthquake, Ambassador David Friedman talks about the documentary he made with Mike Pompeo about Israel's Biblical Highway, and ancient Roman swords are found in a cave at En Gedi.

Sermon Notes How do you know if you found "the one"? One of the beauties of early relationships is the pursuit of the other person. Song of Songs‬ ‭1‬:‭9‬ ‭NIV‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ I liken you, my darling, to a mare among Pharaoh's chariot horses. Song of Songs‬ ‭1:‭10‬ ‭NIV‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ Your cheeks are beautiful with earrings, your neck with strings of jewels. Song of Songs‬ ‭1‬:‭11‬ ‭NIV‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ We will make you earrings of gold, studded with silver. Song of Songs‬ ‭1‬:‭12‬ ‭NIV‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ While the king was at his table, my perfume spread its fragrance. Song of Songs‬ ‭1‬:‭13‬ ‭NIV‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ My beloved is to me a sachet of myrrh resting between my breasts. Song of Songs‬ ‭1‬:‭14‬ ‭NIV‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ My beloved is to me a cluster of henna blossoms from the vineyards of En Gedi. Song of Songs‬ ‭1‬:‭15‬ ‭NIV‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ How beautiful you are, my darling! Oh, how beautiful! Your eyes are doves. All of this intense pursuit and conversation back and forth creates the perfect scenario for explosive passion! Song of Songs‬ ‭1‬:‭16‬ ‭NIV‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ How handsome you are, my beloved! Oh, how charming! And our bed is verdant. Song of Songs‬ ‭1‬:‭17‬ ‭NIV‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ The beams of our house are cedars; our rafters are firs. Song of Songs‬ ‭2‬:‭1‬ ‭NIV‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ I am a rose of Sharon, a lily of the valleys. Song of Songs‬ ‭2‬:‭2‬ ‭NIV‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ Like a lily among thorns is my darling among the young women. Song of Songs‬ ‭2‬:‭3‬ ‭NIV‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ Like an apple tree among the trees of the forest is my beloved among the young men. I delight to sit in his shade, and his fruit is sweet to my taste. "The woman felt completely safe in Solomon's presence: "I sat down in his shade with great delight, and his fruit was sweet to my taste" (Song 2: 3). She was entirely at ease with Solomon. She experienced no threatening or unsettling moments in his presence. The apostle Paul told us that a man should nourish and cherish his wife. (See Eph. 5: 29.) The woman experienced that in their premarital relationship. In his "shade," she was cherished. By his "fruit," she was nourished. And note: this must start before marriage. Never trust a future mate to do a turnaround after marriage." - Tommy Nelson, The Book of Romance: What Solomon Says About Love, Sex, and Intimacy What would happen in your relationship today if you were to use your words to make the other feel totally safe? Song of Songs‬ ‭2‬:‭4‬ ‭NIV‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ Let him lead me to the banquet hall and let his banner over me be love. Song of Songs‬ ‭2‬:‭5‬-‭6‬ ‭NIV‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ Strengthen me with raisins, refresh me with apples, for I am faint with love. His left arm is under my head, and his right arm embraces me. Song of Songs‬ ‭2‬:‭7‬ ‭NIV‬ Daughters of Jerusalem, I charge you by the gazelles and by the does of the field: Do not arouse or awaken love until it so desires. The same God who created a passion for marriage also created the power for restraint until it's time. 2 Timothy 1:7 NIV For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love, and self-discipline. James‬ ‭4‬:‭4b-5 ‭NIV‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ Therefore, anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God. Or do you think Scripture says without reason that he jealously longs for the spirit he has caused to dwell in us? James‬ ‭4‬:‭6‬ ‭NIV‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: "God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble." James‬ ‭4‬:‭ 7‬-‭8‬ ‭NIV‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. James‬ ‭4‬:‭9‬-‭10‬ ‭NIV‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ Grieve, mourn, and wail. Change your laughter to mourning and your joy to gloom. Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up. Father in Heaven, I know you are here with me. I know you love me. I know you want what is best for me, and I believe that all your ways are good. I have not always resisted temptation when I knew I should. I have sinned against you, and I confess this to you. I ask you to forgive me, heal me, and take away my sin in the name of Jesus I pray. Amen

Psalm 142:1-2 This psalm was written by David as he reflected on the experience of hiding from his enemies in a cave. This happened on two occasions. Firstly, in Adullam and secondly in En Gedi. On both occasions he was being threatened by King Saul, who was eager to kill him. There's no way of knowing which occasion he was thinking about when he wrote this psalm, but it doesn't matter. What is clear is that he was under extreme pressure and needed help. In his despair he cried out to the Lord, knowing that God knew the whole story. The words of the African-American spiritual song ‘Nobody knows the trouble I seen' sum up David's experience very well, together with his conviction that the one person who does know everything is the Lord. We are often inclined to bottle up our fears and worries. We don't like to trouble other people with them, recognising that they might well have bigger problems than ours. But it is good and right that we should pour out our concerns to the Lord. Through the centuries, God's people have done just that. When St Francis of Assisi died in 1226, he had this particular psalm on his lips. Two hundred years later, as the philosopher Heinrich Heine neared his death, he said: “It is a great blessing to know that there is someone in heaven to whom I can complain. It is a wonderful relief to whine the list of my sufferings.” There are times when we all have things we need to get off our chests, and we should remember that the Lord is well able to receive all our complaints. We may have a picture of God as someone who is so remote that he could never be concerned about our personal problems. But that is not the God of the Bible. He consistently shows both his intimate knowledge and complete love of us. If you have nothing to complain about, rejoice! But if you do, you can be sure that the Lord is ready to listen to you. QUESTIONS Have you ever complained to God? If so, what did you say? If not, why? PRAYER Loving God, thank you that you are always willing to listen to us, even when we have lots of problems and complaints. Amen

1 Samuel 24: 1-7 // Tom NelsonFor God's covenant people throughout history, waiting was synonymous with knowing God and being known by God, of going deeper with God, but now waiting is more often than not, viewed as if we've missed what God has for us or that God must be ignoring us and our desires. I think it is fair to say, waiting on God is one of life's greatest challenges.Sermon Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49088649 Prayer Requests: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2509/responses/new23.06.11

Three IDF soldiers shot by an Egyptian policeman, an arms buildup at the Israel-Lebanon border, and the IAEA halts investigations into Iran's nuclear program. Plus, discussing a two-state solution and using technology to decipher an En Gedi scroll.

Three IDF soldiers shot by an Egyptian policeman, an arms buildup at the Israel-Lebanon border, and the IAEA halts investigations into Iran's nuclear program. Plus, discussing a two-state solution and using technology to decipher an En Gedi scroll.

Three IDF soldiers shot by an Egyptian policeman, an arms buildup at the Israel-Lebanon border, and the IAEA halts investigations into Iran's nuclear program. Plus, discussing a two-state solution and using technology to decipher an En Gedi scroll.

Three IDF soldiers shot by an Egyptian policeman, an arms buildup at the Israel-Lebanon border, and the IAEA halts investigations into Iran's nuclear program. Plus, discussing a two-state solution and using technology to decipher an En Gedi scroll.

Three IDF soldiers shot by an Egyptian policeman, an arms buildup at the Israel-Lebanon border, and the IAEA halts investigations into Iran's nuclear program. Plus, discussing a two-state solution and using technology to decipher an En Gedi scroll.

Three IDF soldiers shot by an Egyptian policeman, an arms buildup at the Israel-Lebanon border, and the IAEA halts investigations into Iran's nuclear program. Plus, discussing a two-state solution and using technology to decipher an En Gedi scroll.

Three IDF soldiers shot by an Egyptian policeman, an arms buildup at the Israel-Lebanon border, and the IAEA halts investigations into Iran's nuclear program. Plus, discussing a two-state solution and using technology to decipher an En Gedi scroll.

Three IDF soldiers shot by an Egyptian policeman, an arms buildup at the Israel-Lebanon border, and the IAEA halts investigations into Iran's nuclear program. Plus, discussing a two-state solution and using technology to decipher an En Gedi scroll.

Three IDF soldiers shot by an Egyptian policeman, an arms buildup at the Israel-Lebanon border, and the IAEA halts investigations into Iran's nuclear program. Plus, discussing a two-state solution and using technology to decipher an En Gedi scroll.

Three IDF soldiers shot by an Egyptian policeman, an arms buildup at the Israel-Lebanon border, and the IAEA halts investigations into Iran's nuclear program. Plus, discussing a two-state solution and using technology to decipher an En Gedi scroll.

Three IDF soldiers shot by an Egyptian policeman, an arms buildup at the Israel-Lebanon border, and the IAEA halts investigations into Iran's nuclear program. Plus, discussing a two-state solution and using technology to decipher an En Gedi scroll.

During today's conversation on Back Porch Theology we're going to explore a beautiful oasis called En Gedi, which was the geographical inspiration behind some of the most beloved Psalms that were written by David. Effectively making this spot, that slingshot-wielding hero's Yoko Ono! En Gedi - which means “Spring of the Young Goat” - is one of only two freshwater springs along the western shore of the Dead Sea, so it's vital for Israel's agricultural industry. God allotted this fertile region to the tribe of Judah when the Israelites finally got to the Promised Land after the Exodus and four decades of wandering in the wilderness. But En Gedi really rises to prominence in Old Testament narrative in First Samuel when it becomes one of the main places of refuge for David when he had to flee the jealous madness of King Saul, who was intent on taking him out. Consequently, En Gedi became a safe place for David to pen some really lovely tunes praising God for His provision and protection. John Calvin described the Psalms as “an anatomy of all parts of the soul” because that ancient hymnal in the middle of our Bibles records both the rapture and the rupture of God's people. And I love the breadth of the Psalms because I think it behooves us to be reminded regularly that we don't have to curate our emotions on God's behalf but can instead bring everything to our Creator Redeemer – including the excruciatingly painful, hard, humiliating, and completely unfiltered stuff of life – and trust that it all matters to Him because we matter to Him. Today's podcast is going to give us a safe place to peel off our emotional Spanx and exhale, so please grab a cup of decaf coffee and your Bible - unless you're picking banana peels out of your composter, of course – and come hang out on the porch with us. Follow Us On Instagram! @BackPorchTheologyPodcast @LisaDHarper @AllisonAllen @Jim.Howard.Co Learn more about Convoy of Hope's Women's Empowerment program at Convoy.org/LisaHarper