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The Necessity of Producing Spiritual Fruit
A good tree bears good fruit. False profits will come and are present. Look at their fruit! -Beware of False teachers! Guard good doctrine. Make sure what is taught is cross-checkable to scripture.…
Created 4 months ago
Matthew 7:15 (NIV), Matthew 7:16 (NIV), Matthew 7:17 (NIV), Matthew 7:18 (NIV), Matthew 7:19 (NIV), Matthew 7:20 (NIV)
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Kindness in the midst of chaos
We are in the middle of the political season here in the USA right now. Words are exchanged, tempers flare, the differences between left and right show themselves on stage among the potential candidates,…
Created 4 months ago
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How are we like the Israelites?
It's easy to read this text and point a finger. The Israelites were SO prone to wander. All through the old testament they are in community with God and then they sever their relationship with him by…
Created almost 3 years ago
Hosea 4:6 (NIV84), Hosea 4:10 (NIV84), Hosea 4:16 (NIV84), Hosea 4:17 (NIV84)
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No more excuses
Gone is the excuse, not to evangelize, not to disciple, not to pray, not to allow God to use you.... You have EVERYTHING you need.... "you do not lack any spiritual gift" in Christ. You cannot do these…
Created about 3 years ago
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2 Sam 4-6 - David made king over all of Israel
David takes the throne of Israel after Saul dies. The people respect him and desire for him to be their king. 5:12 - The people KNEW that the Lord had established him as king... for the sake of his people.…
Created about 3 years ago
2 Samuel 5:2 (ASV), 2 Samuel 5:12 (ASV), 2 Samuel 6:22 (ASV)
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James 1: 19-27 - thoughts
V.19 - This verse always convicts me. I'm a "talker". I need to be a better listener. The following verse speaks of anger. I think James is primarily referring in v 19 to becoming angry. When we find…
Created about 3 years ago
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2 Sam 2-3 - David Anointed King over Judah
Saul dies and David is anointed King over Judah. The house of Judah (David's team) and the house of Israel (Saul's team) are still at war with one another though. Each man had their loyal followers. Abner…
Created about 3 years ago
2 Samuel 3:6 (ASV), 2 Samuel 3:21 (ASV), 2 Samuel 3:24 (ASV), 2 Samuel 3:27 (ASV), 2 Samuel 3:31 (ASV), 2 Samuel 3:35 (ASV), 2 Samuel 3:36 (ASV), 2 Samuel 3:37 (ASV)
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1 Sam 31 - Saul takes his life
The Philistines are still pursuing the Israelites. This time they came on strong and Saul looses control. They take him over and kill his sons. Then Saul takes his own life. I suppose it was better for…
Created about 3 years ago
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1 Sam 30 - David leads
David and his men return to Ziklag where they had been living for over a year only to find it decimated by the Amalekites. They had destroyed what was there and had taken everything including their wives…
Created about 3 years ago
1 Samuel 30:1 (ASV), 1 Samuel 30:8 (ASV), 1 Samuel 30:18 (ASV), 1 Samuel 30:19 (ASV)
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1 Sam 27-29 - David in Philistine country
David fleas Israel with his nearly 600 men to Philistine country. He has good relations with the king of Gath, who gives him a place to say. David lives there over a year while Saul gives up his search…
Created about 3 years ago
1 Samuel 27:2 (ASV), 1 Samuel 27:7 (ASV), 1 Samuel 27:12 (ASV), 1 Samuel 28:1 (ASV), 1 Samuel 29:3 (ASV), 1 Samuel 29:11 (ASV)
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1 Sam 26 - David Spares Saul's life... AGAIN
Even after David spared Saul's life once already... Saul continues to pursue David. This time, David sneaks into Saul's camp at night and takes his spear and water basin, proving again that he COULD have…
Created about 3 years ago
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1 Sam 25 - beyond Samuel
Davids power and following continues to grow. He offers protection to this rich farmer (Nabal). When he kindly asks Nabal for a little help caring for his men. Nabal rudely responds and offers nothing.…
Created about 3 years ago
1 Samuel 25:1 (ASV), 1 Samuel 25:18 (ASV), 1 Samuel 25:19 (ASV), 1 Samuel 25:32 (ASV), 1 Samuel 25:33 (ASV), 1 Samuel 25:35 (ASV), 1 Samuel 25:38 (ASV)
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1 Sam 24 - David Spares Saul's Life
I continue to have more respect for Daivd each day. Ohh how he must have wanted to kill Saul when he had the chance. Saul heads into the cave where David and his men are hiding. Saul was alone... David…
Created about 3 years ago
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1 Sam 23 - David inquires of the Lord
It amazes me... David's continual reliance on the Lord through these challenging times. The world was out to get David. He had to flee from his own king, and the protect his people from the Philistines…
Created over 3 years ago
1 Samuel 23:2 (ASV), 1 Samuel 23:4 (ASV), 1 Samuel 23:26 (ASV)
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1 Sam 22 - Saul continues to fester with anger
Saul continues to fester with anger against David "the son of Jesse" in this chapter. David remains on the run but is building a rather loyal following (now up to 400 men). Saul is a Jealous king. In…
Created over 3 years ago
1 Samuel 22:2 (ASV), 1 Samuel 22:8 (ASV), 1 Samuel 22:23 (ASV)
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1 Sam 21 - David's support is building
David is still on the run from Saul. He heads out to visit Ahimelech the priest. He eats some consecrated bread and "borrows" Goliath's sword. Then he heads out towards Gath. He fled in fear of being…
Created over 3 years ago
1 Samuel 21:5 (ASV), 1 Samuel 21:9 (ASV), 1 Samuel 21:13 (ASV)
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1 Sam 20 - david tests saul
Jonathan and David were close. David gives Jonathan a little test for his father to gauge how serious he was about killing David. Jonathan affirms David and says he'll do anything for him. In V 14 Jonathan…
Created over 3 years ago
1 Samuel 20:6 (ASV), 1 Samuel 20:7 (ASV), 1 Samuel 20:14 (ASV), 1 Samuel 20:30 (ASV)
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1 Sam 19 - Saul goes after David again
Wow... Saul is really threatened by David! David has success at whatever he does and this makes Saul Jealous. David must have made a great impression on most others around him though. Jonathan (Saul's…
Created over 3 years ago
1 Samuel 19:11 (ASV), 1 Samuel 19:18 (ASV), 1 Samuel 19:24 (ASV)
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1 Sam 18 - Saul jealous of David
The people were becoming fond of David in a hurry. It seems Saul spent more time worrying about what others thought of him then actually governing. David returns from battle with Saul and the people ascribe…
Created over 3 years ago
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Goliath - 1 Sam 17
-David was a brave little dude! - V.32 - "let no man's heart fail because of him. Your servant ill go and fight this Philistine". David was concerned for his countrymen, and even though they were all…
Created over 3 years ago
1 Samuel 17:32 (ASV), 1 Samuel 17:38 (ASV), 1 Samuel 17:46 (ASV)
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Look at the Heart - 1 Sam. 16
This passage played a significant role when I was on the search team for our pastor last year. Samuel is a remarkable guy. Such wisdom, discernment and willingness to wait for the Lord's voice. When appointing…
Created over 3 years ago
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1 Samuel 15 - Saul rejected
V. 3, 8-9 - Saul was given clear direction by the Lord through Samuel. When in battle - he did MOSTLY what the Lord said, but not all... sparing Agag and the best sheep and cattle. He did NOT carry out…
Created over 3 years ago
1 Samuel 15:3 (ASV), 1 Samuel 15:8 (ASV), 1 Samuel 15:9 (ASV), 1 Samuel 15:12 (ASV), 1 Samuel 15:22 (ASV), 1 Samuel 15:35 (ASV)
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Notes from Chapter 10
vv. 3-6. Samuel gives Saul such amazing detail as to what will happen. In V. 9 - "all these signs were fulfilled that day" Surely God selects/allows our leaders V. 27 It was pretty clear that Saul was…
Created over 3 years ago
1 Samuel 10:3 (ASV), 1 Samuel 10:9 (ASV), 1 Samuel 10:19 (ASV)
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1 Samuel 14
-Pretty amazing detail in the names of all that are documented in v3. -Jonathan had a lot of "moxy". He trusted the Lord to go before him. -The Lord went before him. Jonathan believed and the Lord allowed…
Created over 3 years ago
1 Samuel 14:3 (ASV), 1 Samuel 14:12 (ASV), 1 Samuel 14:13 (ASV), 1 Samuel 14:35 (ASV), 1 Samuel 14:45 (ASV)
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1 Samuel 11 - "Cliff notes" and application.
These events takes place just before Saul is confirmed as king of Israel. It appears Nahash the Ammonite was hungry for power. He wanted control over the Israelites and wanted to "bring disgrace on all…
Created over 3 years ago
1 Samuel 11:2 (ASV), 1 Samuel 11:6 (ASV), 1 Samuel 11:9 (ASV), 1 Samuel 11:13 (ASV), 1 Samuel 11:15 (ASV)
