| Be Still My Soul - Persistence We "should always pray and not give up" - Luke 18:1 Disciples who are not close to God are simply not being perisistent Examples of persistent prayers:
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| Be Still My Soul - Persistence We "should always pray and not give up" - Luke 18:1 Disciples who are not close to God are simply not being perisistent Examples of persistent prayers:
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| Be Still My Soul - Persistence We "should always pray and not give up" - Luke 18:1 Disciples who are not close to God are simply not being perisistent Examples of persistent prayers:
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| Be Still My Soul - Persistence We "should always pray and not give up" - Luke 18:1 Disciples who are not close to God are simply not being perisistent Examples of persistent prayers:
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| Be Still My Soul - Postures Prayer is not only for our minds and hearts, but our bodies Types of prayer postures: Kneeling
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Out loud and silently - Esther 4:1, Hebrews 5:7, James 4:7-9 / 1 Samuel 1:13 If prayers are not offered from a variety of postures then we are not praying as we ought We can not separate our bodies from our hearts Author has developed the ability to pray with great concentration and intimacy while running |
| Renewing Your Spiritual Passion for God (part 2) 1 Kings 19:1
1 Thessalonians 2:17-20 2 Corinthians 7:2-13
Mark 5:6-11
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| I need to pray (part 1) Preached on 2002-08-25 by Vince Hawkins Ephesians 3:14-21
God overwhelms the mindGenesis 41:40 - overwhelmed Joseph with the position that was given to him 1 Kings 10:7-8 - Sheba was overwhelmed by Solomon's wealth and wisdom 1 Corinthians 2:9 - He will overwhelm you by his love Ephesians 3:20 - more than we can ask or image
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| I need to pray (part 1) Preached on 2002-08-25 by Vince Hawkins Ephesians 3:14-21
God overwhelms the mindGenesis 41:40 - overwhelmed Joseph with the position that was given to him 1 Kings 10:7-8 - Sheba was overwhelmed by Solomon's wealth and wisdom 1 Corinthians 2:9 - He will overwhelm you by his love Ephesians 3:20 - more than we can ask or image
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| Waking Dead - Motives Those who live from the mind shed few tears There are the stated reasons for what we do and then there is the real reasons = motives On the day of judgment, the Lord will expose the motive of men's hearts - 1 Corinthians 4:5 The Pharisees prayed to impress men with their spirituality and gave to impress with their generosity God looks at the heart The law is written on our hearts and consciences - Romans 2:15 It is why it is so important to not to harden our hearts The heart is where we do our deepest thinking Jesus knows what the we are thinking in our hearts Solomon asked for a wise and discerning heart - 1 Kings 3:9 The modern mistake is to think that the mind equals reason and the heart equals emotion |
| Waking Dead - Wisdom and Heart Our heart has been made good by work of Christ but we haven't learned how to live from it Launching out with an untrained heart can bring disaster We can easily be shamed into sin management and think our heart is bad The church choose those who had both wisdom and the Spirit - Acts 6:3 We need both Wisdom is crying out
Solomon was so sharp because he had a wise and discerning heart - 1 Kings 3:9 But wisdom is not enough
The common sense life can be the enemy of the supernatural life |
| Followup - Heart Surgery The Remedy for heart related issues:
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| Followup - Heart Surgery The Remedy for heart related issues:
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| Followup - Heart Surgery The Remedy for heart related issues:
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| Followup - Heart Surgery The Remedy for heart related issues:
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| Names of Satan (part IV) Names of Satan study:
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| Prayer of the Righeous - Intimate Prayer WHo is he who will devote himself to be close to me? - Jeremiah 30:21 God looks for people who will devote themselves to being close to him
Nehemiah had an intimate friendship with God:
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| Day 31 - Dealing with Discouragement The prophet Elijah had just experienced some tremendous victories from God: The destruction of 450 false prophets, and the first rainfall in 3 ½ years because of his earnest prayer. (See James 5:17-18) But then he got afraid and discouraged. 1 Kings 19:1-8
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| Day 31 - Dealing with Discouragement The prophet Elijah had just experienced some tremendous victories from God: The destruction of 450 false prophets, and the first rainfall in 3 ½ years because of his earnest prayer. (See James 5:17-18) But then he got afraid and discouraged. 1 Kings 19:1-8
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| Day 31 - Dealing with Discouragement The prophet Elijah had just experienced some tremendous victories from God: The destruction of 450 false prophets, and the first rainfall in 3 ½ years because of his earnest prayer. (See James 5:17-18) But then he got afraid and discouraged. 1 Kings 19:1-8
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| Day 31 - Dealing with Discouragement The prophet Elijah had just experienced some tremendous victories from God: The destruction of 450 false prophets, and the first rainfall in 3 ½ years because of his earnest prayer. (See James 5:17-18) But then he got afraid and discouraged. 1 Kings 19:1-8
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| Day 31 - Dealing with Discouragement The prophet Elijah had just experienced some tremendous victories from God: The destruction of 450 false prophets, and the first rainfall in 3 ½ years because of his earnest prayer. (See James 5:17-18) But then he got afraid and discouraged. 1 Kings 19:1-8
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| Day 31 - Dealing with Discouragement The prophet Elijah had just experienced some tremendous victories from God: The destruction of 450 false prophets, and the first rainfall in 3 ½ years because of his earnest prayer. (See James 5:17-18) But then he got afraid and discouraged. 1 Kings 19:1-8
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| Day 31 - Dealing with Discouragement The prophet Elijah had just experienced some tremendous victories from God: The destruction of 450 false prophets, and the first rainfall in 3 ½ years because of his earnest prayer. (See James 5:17-18) But then he got afraid and discouraged. 1 Kings 19:1-8
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| Day 31 - Dealing with Discouragement The prophet Elijah had just experienced some tremendous victories from God: The destruction of 450 false prophets, and the first rainfall in 3 ½ years because of his earnest prayer. (See James 5:17-18) But then he got afraid and discouraged. 1 Kings 19:1-8
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| Day 31 - Dealing with Discouragement The prophet Elijah had just experienced some tremendous victories from God: The destruction of 450 false prophets, and the first rainfall in 3 ½ years because of his earnest prayer. (See James 5:17-18) But then he got afraid and discouraged. 1 Kings 19:1-8
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| Day 31 - Dealing with Discouragement The prophet Elijah had just experienced some tremendous victories from God: The destruction of 450 false prophets, and the first rainfall in 3 ½ years because of his earnest prayer. (See James 5:17-18) But then he got afraid and discouraged. 1 Kings 19:1-8
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| Day 31 - Dealing with Discouragement The prophet Elijah had just experienced some tremendous victories from God: The destruction of 450 false prophets, and the first rainfall in 3 ½ years because of his earnest prayer. (See James 5:17-18) But then he got afraid and discouraged. 1 Kings 19:1-8
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| Fear of Failure - God Encourages Those Who Fail by Yvonne San Juan - Ministry Intern: San Francisco Church of Christ 1 Kings 19:1-9 Elijah felt like a complete failure. He was tired of running, alone, and so discouraged that he preferred death. Elijah had just been a part of a great victory where God demonstrated his power to the people and they saw rain for the first time in many years. He faced a new challenge as the Queen wanted to kill him, and he ran away. God didn't let Elijah fail; he encouraged Elijah with food and rest. God reminded him there were others that were faithful to God and Elijah was not alone. God enabled Elijah to keep on going when Elijah felt like he had had enough. Through failure, I have learned to call to God in prayer, and to be completely honest with Him, just like Elijah. I have also decided to be completely open about my struggles with my friends, and to not go through my failures alone. Also, reading about godly people who have failed in the Bible has given me hope and encouragement during the hard times that when I fail, God still loves me. |
| Fear of Failure - God Encourages Those Who Fail by Yvonne San Juan - Ministry Intern: San Francisco Church of Christ 1 Kings 19:1-9 Elijah felt like a complete failure. He was tired of running, alone, and so discouraged that he preferred death. Elijah had just been a part of a great victory where God demonstrated his power to the people and they saw rain for the first time in many years. He faced a new challenge as the Queen wanted to kill him, and he ran away. God didn't let Elijah fail; he encouraged Elijah with food and rest. God reminded him there were others that were faithful to God and Elijah was not alone. God enabled Elijah to keep on going when Elijah felt like he had had enough. Through failure, I have learned to call to God in prayer, and to be completely honest with Him, just like Elijah. I have also decided to be completely open about my struggles with my friends, and to not go through my failures alone. Also, reading about godly people who have failed in the Bible has given me hope and encouragement during the hard times that when I fail, God still loves me. |
| Fear of Failure - God Encourages Those Who Fail by Yvonne San Juan - Ministry Intern: San Francisco Church of Christ 1 Kings 19:1-9 Elijah felt like a complete failure. He was tired of running, alone, and so discouraged that he preferred death. Elijah had just been a part of a great victory where God demonstrated his power to the people and they saw rain for the first time in many years. He faced a new challenge as the Queen wanted to kill him, and he ran away. God didn't let Elijah fail; he encouraged Elijah with food and rest. God reminded him there were others that were faithful to God and Elijah was not alone. God enabled Elijah to keep on going when Elijah felt like he had had enough. Through failure, I have learned to call to God in prayer, and to be completely honest with Him, just like Elijah. I have also decided to be completely open about my struggles with my friends, and to not go through my failures alone. Also, reading about godly people who have failed in the Bible has given me hope and encouragement during the hard times that when I fail, God still loves me. |
| Fear of Failure - God Encourages Those Who Fail by Yvonne San Juan - Ministry Intern: San Francisco Church of Christ 1 Kings 19:1-9 Elijah felt like a complete failure. He was tired of running, alone, and so discouraged that he preferred death. Elijah had just been a part of a great victory where God demonstrated his power to the people and they saw rain for the first time in many years. He faced a new challenge as the Queen wanted to kill him, and he ran away. God didn't let Elijah fail; he encouraged Elijah with food and rest. God reminded him there were others that were faithful to God and Elijah was not alone. God enabled Elijah to keep on going when Elijah felt like he had had enough. Through failure, I have learned to call to God in prayer, and to be completely honest with Him, just like Elijah. I have also decided to be completely open about my struggles with my friends, and to not go through my failures alone. Also, reading about godly people who have failed in the Bible has given me hope and encouragement during the hard times that when I fail, God still loves me. |
| Fear of Failure - God Encourages Those Who Fail by Yvonne San Juan - Ministry Intern: San Francisco Church of Christ 1 Kings 19:1-9 Elijah felt like a complete failure. He was tired of running, alone, and so discouraged that he preferred death. Elijah had just been a part of a great victory where God demonstrated his power to the people and they saw rain for the first time in many years. He faced a new challenge as the Queen wanted to kill him, and he ran away. God didn't let Elijah fail; he encouraged Elijah with food and rest. God reminded him there were others that were faithful to God and Elijah was not alone. God enabled Elijah to keep on going when Elijah felt like he had had enough. Through failure, I have learned to call to God in prayer, and to be completely honest with Him, just like Elijah. I have also decided to be completely open about my struggles with my friends, and to not go through my failures alone. Also, reading about godly people who have failed in the Bible has given me hope and encouragement during the hard times that when I fail, God still loves me. |
| Fear of Failure - God Encourages Those Who Fail by Yvonne San Juan - Ministry Intern: San Francisco Church of Christ 1 Kings 19:1-9 Elijah felt like a complete failure. He was tired of running, alone, and so discouraged that he preferred death. Elijah had just been a part of a great victory where God demonstrated his power to the people and they saw rain for the first time in many years. He faced a new challenge as the Queen wanted to kill him, and he ran away. God didn't let Elijah fail; he encouraged Elijah with food and rest. God reminded him there were others that were faithful to God and Elijah was not alone. God enabled Elijah to keep on going when Elijah felt like he had had enough. Through failure, I have learned to call to God in prayer, and to be completely honest with Him, just like Elijah. I have also decided to be completely open about my struggles with my friends, and to not go through my failures alone. Also, reading about godly people who have failed in the Bible has given me hope and encouragement during the hard times that when I fail, God still loves me. |
| Fear of Failure - God Encourages Those Who Fail by Yvonne San Juan - Ministry Intern: San Francisco Church of Christ 1 Kings 19:1-9 Elijah felt like a complete failure. He was tired of running, alone, and so discouraged that he preferred death. Elijah had just been a part of a great victory where God demonstrated his power to the people and they saw rain for the first time in many years. He faced a new challenge as the Queen wanted to kill him, and he ran away. God didn't let Elijah fail; he encouraged Elijah with food and rest. God reminded him there were others that were faithful to God and Elijah was not alone. God enabled Elijah to keep on going when Elijah felt like he had had enough. Through failure, I have learned to call to God in prayer, and to be completely honest with Him, just like Elijah. I have also decided to be completely open about my struggles with my friends, and to not go through my failures alone. Also, reading about godly people who have failed in the Bible has given me hope and encouragement during the hard times that when I fail, God still loves me. |
| Fear of Failure - God Encourages Those Who Fail by Yvonne San Juan - Ministry Intern: San Francisco Church of Christ 1 Kings 19:1-9 Elijah felt like a complete failure. He was tired of running, alone, and so discouraged that he preferred death. Elijah had just been a part of a great victory where God demonstrated his power to the people and they saw rain for the first time in many years. He faced a new challenge as the Queen wanted to kill him, and he ran away. God didn't let Elijah fail; he encouraged Elijah with food and rest. God reminded him there were others that were faithful to God and Elijah was not alone. God enabled Elijah to keep on going when Elijah felt like he had had enough. Through failure, I have learned to call to God in prayer, and to be completely honest with Him, just like Elijah. I have also decided to be completely open about my struggles with my friends, and to not go through my failures alone. Also, reading about godly people who have failed in the Bible has given me hope and encouragement during the hard times that when I fail, God still loves me. |
| Fear of Failure - God Encourages Those Who Fail by Yvonne San Juan - Ministry Intern: San Francisco Church of Christ 1 Kings 19:1-9 Elijah felt like a complete failure. He was tired of running, alone, and so discouraged that he preferred death. Elijah had just been a part of a great victory where God demonstrated his power to the people and they saw rain for the first time in many years. He faced a new challenge as the Queen wanted to kill him, and he ran away. God didn't let Elijah fail; he encouraged Elijah with food and rest. God reminded him there were others that were faithful to God and Elijah was not alone. God enabled Elijah to keep on going when Elijah felt like he had had enough. Through failure, I have learned to call to God in prayer, and to be completely honest with Him, just like Elijah. I have also decided to be completely open about my struggles with my friends, and to not go through my failures alone. Also, reading about godly people who have failed in the Bible has given me hope and encouragement during the hard times that when I fail, God still loves me. |
| Prayer of the Righeous - God is a Consuming Fire (part II) We must totally aware of our own unworthiness It took a while, but Job finally understood this: "My ears heard you but now my eyes...and repent in dust and ashes" - Job 42:5-6 This is the reaction we should have when sinful selfs meets a pure, holy and prefect God David understood our unworthiness: "But who I am... Everything comes from you" - 1 Chonicles 29:14-15 Solomon aware of his own afflicions, asked God to hear men's prayers - 1 Kings 8:38 Jesus warned that we need to be careful to not be proud based off anything we have or done - Revelations 3:17 Our good deeds or possessions in no way make worthly of coming in the presence of the holy one |
| A Man Accepts His Masculinity THe key ingredient masculinity is actually strength Culture has spent decades telling women to “Rise up and be strong!” and telling men to “Sit down and be quiet!” King David charged his son Solomon, “Be strong, therefore, and show yourself a man” - 1 Kings 2:2 This is our responsibility as men. This is required of us to be faithful. |
| Costly Revenge Then he stabbed Abner in the stomach and killed him in revenge - 2 Samuel 3:27 Revenge cost both parties dearly Joab enjoyed success in the military - becoming the top general Joah lured Abner to the gate of Hebron and murdered him His revenge came at a steep price, David praise Abner and cursed Joab and his family - 2 Samuel 3:28-29 Joab lost an important part of himself, he planted seeds of his own destruction - 1 Kings 2:5-6 When someone does you wrong, make it your business to forgive and move on so you don't miss out on good things God has placed before you. |
| Costly Revenge Then he stabbed Abner in the stomach and killed him in revenge - 2 Samuel 3:27 Revenge cost both parties dearly Joab enjoyed success in the military - becoming the top general Joah lured Abner to the gate of Hebron and murdered him His revenge came at a steep price, David praise Abner and cursed Joab and his family - 2 Samuel 3:28-29 Joab lost an important part of himself, he planted seeds of his own destruction - 1 Kings 2:5-6 When someone does you wrong, make it your business to forgive and move on so you don't miss out on good things God has placed before you. |
| From the Mountaintop I am no better than my ancestors who have already died - 1 Kings 19:4 At times, God takes us to a emotional mountaintip and then drops us into a darker time in the valley Elijah had just successfully
Just days after, Jezebel vowed to kill him for killing the prophets of Baal Elijah could have stayed and trusted God to protect him but instead headed to the woods and poured out his heart to God He had gone from the mountaintop of faith to the valley of depression Elijah confessed the he had enough and wanted to die but God wanted to talk it though God will give you just what you need to continue your life of faith |
| Peer Pressue Micaiah replied, "As surely as the Lord lives, I will say only what the Lord tells me to say" - 1 Kings 22:13-14 King Rahab reluctantly called for Micaiah, who was in prision at the time He was pressured to to agree with his other prophets, aka "yes" men Micaiah courageously refused and told the truth from God - The battle would mean Ahab's humiliation and death He refused to drive off the edge of the "cliff" and instead set an example of faithfulness in the face of pressure |
| Peer Pressue Micaiah replied, "As surely as the Lord lives, I will say only what the Lord tells me to say" - 1 Kings 22:13-14 King Rahab reluctantly called for Micaiah, who was in prision at the time He was pressured to to agree with his other prophets, aka "yes" men Micaiah courageously refused and told the truth from God - The battle would mean Ahab's humiliation and death He refused to drive off the edge of the "cliff" and instead set an example of faithfulness in the face of pressure |
| Request That Honors God King Solomon: Who by himself is able to govern this great people of yours? - 1 Kings 3:9 As Solomon was preparing to succeed his father, King David, he knew he couldn't handle the task He didn't think twice when God asked him what he mosted wanted for himself Solomon could have asked for anything (long life, riches) but he foucsed on his most immediate need - wisdom and understanding God liked what he heard and gave Solomon exactly what he had asked for and more Solomon receieved wisdom and understanding beyond any other man - 1 Kings 3:11-12 |
| Request That Honors God King Solomon: Who by himself is able to govern this great people of yours? - 1 Kings 3:9 As Solomon was preparing to succeed his father, King David, he knew he couldn't handle the task He didn't think twice when God asked him what he mosted wanted for himself Solomon could have asked for anything (long life, riches) but he foucsed on his most immediate need - wisdom and understanding God liked what he heard and gave Solomon exactly what he had asked for and more Solomon receieved wisdom and understanding beyond any other man - 1 Kings 3:11-12 |
| Request That Honors God King Solomon: Who by himself is able to govern this great people of yours? - 1 Kings 3:9 As Solomon was preparing to succeed his father, King David, he knew he couldn't handle the task He didn't think twice when God asked him what he mosted wanted for himself Solomon could have asked for anything (long life, riches) but he foucsed on his most immediate need - wisdom and understanding God liked what he heard and gave Solomon exactly what he had asked for and more Solomon receieved wisdom and understanding beyond any other man - 1 Kings 3:11-12 |
| Confidence How much longer will you waver between two opinions - 1 Kings 18:20-21 Elijah demonstrated that kind of confidence in hos heavenly Father when he challenged 450 priest of Baal to match the power of the true and living God When he had seen the sad spectacle of Baal's priest, he called on God to remind the people who he was Elijah never had a doubt about what would happen next Place your complete confidence in the one true God |
| Confidence How much longer will you waver between two opinions - 1 Kings 18:20-21 Elijah demonstrated that kind of confidence in hos heavenly Father when he challenged 450 priest of Baal to match the power of the true and living God When he had seen the sad spectacle of Baal's priest, he called on God to remind the people who he was Elijah never had a doubt about what would happen next Place your complete confidence in the one true God |
| Passion for Justice I have come because you have sold yourself to what is evil - 1 Kings 21:20 Elijah courageously and steadfastly pronouned judgement on Ahab who conspired to have Naboth stoned to death Ahab misused his position as king and Elijah confronted him face to face Elijah had a passionate sense of commitment to God's justice When he saw a terrible wrong commited to an innocent man, he could not stand by and do nothing Are you willing to stand up for those who can't stand up for themselves? |
| Learn to Listen Fools think their own way is right - Proverbs 12:15 David advised Solomon to observe the requirements of the Lord and follow all his ways - 1 Kings 2:3-4 Solomon may have spoken words of wisdom but his life ended in foolishness:
Solomon's failure to practice what he preached led to his downfall His wives turned his heart away from God and toward idol worship You will save yourself a lot of trouble by knowing the Word of God and doing what is says
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| Learn to Listen Fools think their own way is right - Proverbs 12:15 David advised Solomon to observe the requirements of the Lord and follow all his ways - 1 Kings 2:3-4 Solomon may have spoken words of wisdom but his life ended in foolishness:
Solomon's failure to practice what he preached led to his downfall His wives turned his heart away from God and toward idol worship You will save yourself a lot of trouble by knowing the Word of God and doing what is says
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| Infectious Faith Don't be afraid! Go ahead and do what you've said - 1 Kings 17:13 When you speak and demonstrate your faith openly, it is bound to infect others It seemed Elijah was the only man with faith in Israel but he didn't let that stop him speaking God's Word who desparately needed to hear it Drought had led to famine, God sent a woman with little money to feed Elijah didn't allow the lack of wealth affect his faith and persuaded the woman to share what little she had She never again lacked food for herself or her son Faith isn't real unless you put it to work, don't worry about running out - God will give you what you need |
| Promoting Who? I will make myself king - 1 Kings 1:5 As his father David days were coming to an end, Adonijah tried to boast himself as kings instead of the oppointed successor, Solomon. Adonijah didn't hide his self ambition or shameless self-promotion He setup an event to perform animal sacrifices with royal officals but did not invite Solomon or Nathan Solomon quickly became king and then pardoned Adonijah as long as he was loyal to Solomon - 1 Kings 1:52-53 Adonijah couldn't let it go, he made a second attempt at the throne because of his stubbornness and self-protion, it cost him his life - 1 Kings 2:25
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| Promoting Who? I will make myself king - 1 Kings 1:5 As his father David days were coming to an end, Adonijah tried to boast himself as kings instead of the oppointed successor, Solomon. Adonijah didn't hide his self ambition or shameless self-promotion He setup an event to perform animal sacrifices with royal officals but did not invite Solomon or Nathan Solomon quickly became king and then pardoned Adonijah as long as he was loyal to Solomon - 1 Kings 1:52-53 Adonijah couldn't let it go, he made a second attempt at the throne because of his stubbornness and self-protion, it cost him his life - 1 Kings 2:25
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| Promoting Who? I will make myself king - 1 Kings 1:5 As his father David days were coming to an end, Adonijah tried to boast himself as kings instead of the oppointed successor, Solomon. Adonijah didn't hide his self ambition or shameless self-promotion He setup an event to perform animal sacrifices with royal officals but did not invite Solomon or Nathan Solomon quickly became king and then pardoned Adonijah as long as he was loyal to Solomon - 1 Kings 1:52-53 Adonijah couldn't let it go, he made a second attempt at the throne because of his stubbornness and self-protion, it cost him his life - 1 Kings 2:25
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| Promoting Who? I will make myself king - 1 Kings 1:5 As his father David days were coming to an end, Adonijah tried to boast himself as kings instead of the oppointed successor, Solomon. Adonijah didn't hide his self ambition or shameless self-promotion He setup an event to perform animal sacrifices with royal officals but did not invite Solomon or Nathan Solomon quickly became king and then pardoned Adonijah as long as he was loyal to Solomon - 1 Kings 1:52-53 Adonijah couldn't let it go, he made a second attempt at the throne because of his stubbornness and self-protion, it cost him his life - 1 Kings 2:25
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| Consistancy Zadok the priest refused to support Adonijah - 1 Kings 1:8 The high priest Zadok did not weaver in his faithfulness and affection to God and the men He had choosen:
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| Hearing God What are you doing here, Elijah? - 1 Kings 19:13 With all the noise life makes, it can be difficult to hear God Although he had preached and performed miracles, the people refused to listen Elijah Elijah had death threats and was hiding in a cave in fear and despair - desperately needing to hear from God God wanted to speak to Elijah:
All were forerunners of the rela deal was to follow - then Elijah heard God's voice and poured out his broken heart and then just listened Can you hear God above life' everyday noise?
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| Full Obedience An angel gave me this command from the Lord .. but the old man was lying to him - 1 Kings 13:18 The prophet from Judah failure to fully obey God's instructions led to personal disaster:
The prophet excuted the first part perfectly:
But the second part he failed - when home with an eldery prophet from Bethel because "God told him to" Partial obedience is really disobedience The prophet listened and lost everything - 1 Kings 13 |
| Couldn't Help It Then he went with Elijah as his assistant - 1 Kings 19:21 Elisha couldn't help becoming a prophet of the Lord Elijah approached him and silently threw his cloak over his shoulder, Elisha knew what he meant The Holy Spirit had touched his heart and he felt ready to leave everything to follow Elijah First let me go and kiss my father and mother goodbye - 1 Kings 1:19 Elisha had no choice in the matter, for it was God who had called him to leave everything and follow hi, When the Holy Spirit is allowed to have free reign in your life, you can do nothing but say yes when God calls you to serve Him |
| Couldn't Help It Then he went with Elijah as his assistant - 1 Kings 19:21 Elisha couldn't help becoming a prophet of the Lord Elijah approached him and silently threw his cloak over his shoulder, Elisha knew what he meant The Holy Spirit had touched his heart and he felt ready to leave everything to follow Elijah First let me go and kiss my father and mother goodbye - 1 Kings 1:19 Elisha had no choice in the matter, for it was God who had called him to leave everything and follow hi, When the Holy Spirit is allowed to have free reign in your life, you can do nothing but say yes when God calls you to serve Him |
| Choose Carefully You and I are as one. My troops are your troops and my horses are your horses - 1 Kings 22:4 There is a danger of entering into alliances with evil men who have no intent to keep the peace Jehoshaphat marred his legacy into an ill-advised and miltary alliance with Ahab - the godless king of Israel - 2 Kings 22:43-44 This led to a stinging defeat for Jehoshaphat and Israel and strong rebuke from the prophet Jehu - 2 Chronicles 19:13 God spared him because he had otherwise served him faithfully His error was the comprise and lack of wisdom in dealing with Ahab |
| New Testament Error Free The Bible does not contain any errors on its own. It is likely that we're (people) made an error than the Bible through a faulty manuscript, wrong translation or misunderstood. Four on the seven most common errors made by critcs:
Fallible people guided by the Holy Spirit can certainly write a book without error To this day, after 2,000 years of looking, no one has found a irreconcilable proble. This is truely amazing coming from 40 authors over a 1,500 year period Its not the parts of the Bible I don't understand that bothers me - but the parts I do understand - Mark Twain Since the Bible is the standard of truth, anything that contradicts a teaching in the Bible is false. The revealtion of Judaism is true, but incomplete without the New Testament Islam has some truth, but it errs on fundamental teachings like the denial of the deity and the resurrection of Christ Only the revealation of Christiansity is complete, inerrant Word of God |