Growing Christians Ministries
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1 Samuel 31
January 08, 2022 17:32< Back to 1 Samuel Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS Israel’s Defeat by the Philistines and the Death of King Saul Printed version BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) The Bible does not condone suicide. The Bible does not condemn cremation. PRACTICAL APPLICATION In all your ways acknowledge His and He will direct your paths. QUESTIONS What happened to the Israelites on Mount Gilboa? How did the Philistines boast of their victory over Saul in his death? List some other suici...
1 Samuel 30
January 07, 2022 17:32< Back to 1 Samuel Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS David and His Men Defeat the Amalekites Printed version BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) God provides help and strength for defeating the enemy. God provides illustrations and principles for Christian service. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Look for solutions, not scapegoats. QUESTIONS Why were David and his men gone from Ziklag, leaving the women and children unprotected? What happened in Ziklag while David was gone? What good...
1 Samuel 29
January 06, 2022 17:31< Back to 1 Samuel Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS The Lord Rescues David from a Major Dilemma Printed version BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) Moral mistakes of believers always result in greater problems. God sometimes delivers believers from the consequences of their mistakes. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Take the way of escape that God provides. QUESTIONS What were the Philistines planning according to 1 Samuel 28? What had God prophesied would happen in this battle? What...
1 Samuel 28
January 05, 2022 17:31< Back to 1 Samuel Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS King Saul and the Witch of Endor Printed version BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) Spirit mediums cannot contact departed spirits. Spirit mediums are under God’s sovereign control. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Don’t turn to the occult when God doesn’t answer. QUESTIONS In the previous chapter, David fled to the Philistine King Achish for protection from King Saul. What consequence do we see for his lack of faith? Meanwhile, wha...
1 Samuel 27
January 04, 2022 17:30< Back to 1 Samuel Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS David’s Faith Falters Printed version BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) Believers can make the same mistake more than once. Believers should not justify the means by the ends. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Try to see your dilemmas coming before they face you. QUESTIONS What is the major theme in this second half of 1 Samuel? Where do we find David at the beginning of this chapter 27? Where did we previously see David seek prote...
1 Samuel 26
January 03, 2022 17:30< Back to 1 Samuel Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS The Lord Delivers David Printed version BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) The Lord will test the righteousness of every believer. The Lord will reward the righteousness of every believer. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Expect to be tested again! QUESTIONS This is the third time David had the opportunity to take his own revenge. When were the previous two times? Why did Saul so easily break the promise he made in 1 Samuel 24:17-22...
1 Samuel 25
January 02, 2022 17:30< Back to 1 Samuel Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS David’s Dealings with Nabal and Abigail Printed version BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) God allows the Nabals to test our faith and patience. God provides the Abigails to save the day PRACTICAL APPLICATION Let God handle the Nabals. QUESTIONS Who was Nabal? What did David request of Nabal, and what was Nabal’s response? How did David then respond to Nabal’s insult? How did Abigail intervene and save the day? How doe...
1 Samuel 24
January 01, 2022 17:25< Back to 1 Samuel Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS David Spares Saul’s Life Printed version BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) The godly let the Lord plead their cause. The ungodly say one thing and do another. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Wait for the Lord in all areas of life. QUESTIONS Where is En Gedi? When did David have the opportunity to retaliate against King Saul? What did David do in the face of this opportunity? How did Saul respond when David revealed himself and s...
1 Samuel 23
December 31, 2021 17:24< Back to 1 Samuel Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS God’s Continued Protection and Encouragement for David Printed version BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) The Lord provides protection during times of trouble. The Lord provides encouragement during times of trouble. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Don’t assume that every opportunity is from the Lord. QUESTIONS What report did David hear while he was hiding in the wilderness from King Saul? In what unique way did the Lord communica...
1 Samuel 22
December 30, 2021 17:24< Back to 1 Samuel Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS David and his Ragtag Army Hide in the Wilderness Printed version BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) Following the right leader leads to eternal rewards. Following the wrong leader leads to tragic results. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Let’s be willing to admit our mistakes. QUESTIONS Why did David take his parents to the land of Moab? Who was Gad? What kind of men gathered themselves around David? Why were 85 priests and many w...
1 Samuel 21
December 29, 2021 17:24< Back to 1 Samuel Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS David Seeks Provision from Ahimelech and Protection from Achish Printed version BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) The testimony of believers is compromised when they lie to fellow believers. The testimony of believers is compromised when they turn to the world for security. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Let’s learn from our mistakes. QUESTIONS What painful decision did David make in 1 Samuel 20? Who was usually allowed to eat th...
1 Samuel 20
December 28, 2021 17:23< Back to 1 Samuel Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS The Painful Separation Between David and Jonathan Printed version BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) There will be painful decisions in the life of faith. There will be painful separations in the life of faith. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Use 1 Samuel 20:42 instead of Genesis 31:49 as a blessing. QUESTIONS What sort of painful decisions was David facing at this point in his life? Were these painful decisions the result of somet...
1 Samuel 19
December 27, 2021 17:23< Back to 1 Samuel Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS David is Protected from King Saul Printed Version BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) God can use natural means to protect His servants. God can use supernatural means to protect His servants. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Let’s be peacemakers like Jonathan. QUESTIONS What was David’s status in Israel in the beginning of the chapter? What was the bad news for David at this point? Why was there an idol in David’s household, as we ...
1 Samuel 18
December 26, 2021 17:23< Back to 1 Samuel Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS Jonathan’s Friendship with David and Saul’s Jealousy Printed Version BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) There will always be people who honor the Lord’s servants. There will always be people who are jealous of the Lord’s servants. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Don’t miss the spiritual picture of Jonathan’s love for David. QUESTIONS What were the results of David’s victory over Goliath? How did Saul respond to David’s popularity? ...
1 Samuel 17:31-58
December 25, 2021 17:22< Back to 1 Samuel Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS David’s Victory Over Goliath Printed Version BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) God is not confined to conventional methods in spiritual warfare. God can use a believer’s former experience in spiritual warfare. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Don’t practice fanciful interpretation of Scripture. QUESTIONS Why does it seem at the end of the chapter that King Saul didn’t know David? Who do David and Goliath represent as an illustratio...
1 Samuel 17:1-30
December 24, 2021 17:22< Back to 1 Samuel Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS Goliath Presents a Challenge to the Army of Israel Printed version BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) The enemy will always have his Goliaths. The Lord will always have His Davids. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Let’s fight the Goliaths and not our brothers! QUESTIONS Where is the Valley of Elah? How tall was Goliath? How much did his armor weigh? How much did the head of his spear weigh? What was Goliath’s challenge to the Israe...
1 Samuel 16:6-23
December 23, 2021 17:21< Back to 1 Samuel Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS David is Selected as the Next King of Israel Printed Version BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) All human hearts are under the searching eye of God. All evil spirits are under the sovereign control of God. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Listen to hymns in order to soothe your soul. QUESTIONS Why did Samuel travel to Bethlehem? Why did the elders of the city tremble when they met Samuel? What did anointing with oil symbolize in th...
1 Samuel 16:1-5
December 22, 2021 06:36< Back to 1 Samuel Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS The Lord Tells Samuel to Anoint David Printed Version BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) The Bible never condones lying and deceiving. The Bible sometimes condones secrecy and concealment. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Remember, getting killed is not the worst thing that can happen! QUESTIONS What test did King Saul fail in 1 Samuel 15? What was the consequence of Saul’s disobedience? Why was Samuel afraid to go to Bethlehem? W...
1 Samuel 15
December 21, 2021 06:35< Back to 1 Samuel Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS Saul’s Partial Obedience in Failing to Destroy the Amalekites Printed version BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) Obedience is better than sacrifice. Obedience is better than repentance. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Don’t build monuments to yourself. QUESTIONS Why did the Lord call for total destruction of the Amalekites? Did Saul follow God’s command to utterly destroy the Amalekites? How did Saul justify his selective obedienc...
1 Samuel 14:24-52
December 20, 2021 06:34< Back to 1 Samuel Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS King Saul Makes Two Foolish Vows Printed Version BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) Foolish decisions result in needless hardships. Foolish decisions result in tragic situations. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Don’t make decisions in the emotion of the moment. QUESTIONS What title was suggested for 1 Samuel 14? Who was Abner? What rash oath did Saul make on behalf of his soldiers? What tragic situation occurred that night after ...
1 Samuel 14:1-23
December 19, 2021 06:33< Back to 1 Samuel Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS Jonathan’s Victory Over the Philistines Printed Version BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) God can bring victory against all odds. God can cause confusion in the enemy camp. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Thank the Lord for the armor bearers He provides. QUESTIONS Where was King Saul’s capital in Israel? What was the Israelites latest problem with the Philistines? What sign did God use to direct Jonathon and his armor bearer? Wh...
1 Samuel 13
December 18, 2021 06:32< Back to 1 Samuel Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS King Saul’s Disobedience Printed Version BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) Disobeying the Lord is never justified by circumstances. Disobeying the Lord results in loss of status. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Give credit where credit is due. QUESTIONS How does archeology back up the teaching of 1 Samuel 13:19? Should we be concerned by the two manuscript discrepancies in 1 Samuel 13? Why were the men of Israel scared as they fa...
1 Samuel 12
December 17, 2021 06:31< Back to 1 Samuel Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS Samuel’s Farewell Address to Israel Printed Version BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) God’s people need to be reminded about the proof of God’s faithfulness. God’s people need to be warned about the possibility of their own unfaithfulness. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Let’s not sin by failing to pray for others. Let’s remember to remember! QUESTIONS Why did all the people gather at Gilgal? Now that all the people affirmed Saul...
1 Samuel 11
December 16, 2021 06:30< Back to 1 Samuel Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS Saul Defeats the Ammonites Printed Version BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) The enemy will attack God’s people where they are vulnerable. The enemy will blind God’s people if they compromise. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Let’s be angry for God’s sake. QUESTIONS Where was Jabesh Gilead? Were the Ammonites the same as the Ammorites? Why would the men of Jabesh Gilead be helpless without their right eyes? Why was Saul so motiva...
1 Samuel 10
December 15, 2021 06:23< Back to 1 Samuel Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS Saul is Anointed as the First King of Israel Printed Version BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) God will show His people the paths they should follow. God will show His people the leaders they should follow. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Expect support and opposition if you are God’s chosen leader. QUESTIONS Describe how Saul met Samuel from the human perspective and from the divine perspective. Why were people anointed with oil ...
1 Samuel 9
December 14, 2021 06:23< Back to 1 Samuel Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS Saul Will be the First King of Israel Printed Version BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) God is sovereign over the details of His will that He chooses to use in His plan. God is sovereign over the details of His will that He chooses to reveal to His people. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Praise the Lord! He does not forget about the lost donkeys! QUESTIONS What is a theocracy? What kind of man was Saul? How was Saul to be brought...
1 Samuel 8
December 13, 2021 23:03< Back to 1 Samuel Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS Israel’s Demand for a King Printed Version BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) Believers can not pass on their spirituality. Believers can settle for God’s permissive will. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Watch out for the “We want to be like other nations” syndrome. QUESTIONS What was the state of the priesthood at the time of Samuel? Did Samuel’s sons carry on his lineage? Can you guarantee your child will grow up spiritually hea...
1 Samuel 7
December 12, 2021 06:22< Back to 1 Samuel Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS Israel Returns to the Lord Under Samuel's Leadership Printed Version BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) God gives victory to His people when they return to Him. God restores losses to His people when they return to Him. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Let’s follow Samuel’s Ebenezer example. QUESTIONS Where was the Ark of the Covenant taken after it returned from the Land of the Philistines? What was Samuel’s role in the nation of I...
1 Samuel 6
December 11, 2021 06:21< Back to 1 Samuel Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS The Ark of the Lord Returns to Israel Printed Version BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) God shows mercy when people are ignorant of His laws. God holds people accountable when they are not ignorant of His laws. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Let’s trust God to do exceedingly abundantly beyond all that we ask or think. QUESTIONS Who was in possession of the Ark of the Covenant when this chapter begins? Why were they so frantic to ...
1 Samuel 5
December 10, 2021 06:20< Back to 1 Samuel Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS God Makes His Presence and Power Known Printed Version BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) God will not be reduced to a “small g” god. God will not be appeased like a “small g” god. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Don’t prop up your idols. QUESTIONS Review the background events of this chapter. What were the five main cities of the Philistines? What did the Philistines do with the captured Ark? Who was Dagon? What happened to the...
1 Samuel 4
December 09, 2021 06:19< Back to 1 Samuel Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS The Ark of the Covenant is Captured Printed Version BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) The Lord’s people are defeated when they turn away from God. The Lord’s people are defeated when they play games with God. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Let’s not give the name “Ichabod” to any of our churches or children! QUESTIONS Who were the Philistines? Summarize the battles in 1 Samuel 4. How did Eli the high priest die? What should the...
1 Samuel 3
December 08, 2021 06:13< Back to 1 Samuel Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS The Lord Calls Samuel to the Office and Ministry of Prophet Printed Version BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) God can commune with children. God can work through children. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Have you ever prayed, “Speak Lord, for your servant is listening”? QUESTIONS What was Samuel’s unique role in the nation of Israel? What is the basic difference between a prophet and a priest? Were there prophets before Samuel? ...
1 Samuel 2
December 07, 2021 06:13< Back to 1 Samuel Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS Hannah’s Song of Praise Printed Version BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) Hannah is an example of a faithful and dedicated servant. Eli is an example of an unfaithful and undisciplined servant. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Don’t dishonor the Lord by failing to discipline your children. QUESTIONS What is the contrast in this chapter? Where else is Scripture do we see a song of praise similar to Hannah’s? How did Eli’s sons brea...
1 Samuel 1:19-28
December 06, 2021 06:12< Back to 1 Samuel Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS Samuel's Birth and Dedication Printed version BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) The prayers of godly mothers are answered in God’s way. The children of godly mothers are blessed in God’s way. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Mothers, are you willing to give up your children to the Lord? QUESTIONS What was Hannah’s vow before the Lord? What is the meaning of Samuel’s name? How does Isaiah 55:8-9 relate to this lesson? Why is it im...
1 Samuel 1:1-18
December 05, 2021 06:10< Back to 1 Samuel Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS The Account of Samuel’s Parents Printed Version BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) God works through all kinds of situations. God works through all kinds of people. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Husbands, try to be sensitive to your wives’ feelings. Don’t be surprised if people misread your actions. QUESTIONS What time period does the book of 1 Samuel cover? What transitional role did Samuel have in the nation of Israel? Is pol...
Ruth 4:13-22
December 05, 2021 01:39< Back to Ruth Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS A Son is Born to Ruth and Boaz Printed Version BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) Children are a gift from the Lord. God can turn mourning to joy. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Your link to Christ is more important than living happily ever after on earth. You, too, can be a happy grandparent. QUESTIONS Which books of the Bible are named after women? What is the overall theme? How is God’s providence at work seen in the Book of Ruth?...
Ruth 4:1-12
December 04, 2021 01:35< Back to Ruth Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS Boaz is Able to be the Kinsman Redeemer Printed Version BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) The law cannot redeem anyone. Christ can redeem everyone PRACTICAL APPLICATION Remember the women in the genealogy of Christ. QUESTIONS Naomi’s plan for getting Ruth and Boaz worked, but there was one problem to be resolved. What was it? Describe the gate scene and its significance. What was the outcome? The other kinsman took off his...
Ruth 3:10-18
December 03, 2021 01:35< Back to Ruth Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS Boaz is Willing to be the Kinsman Redeemer Printed Version BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) Waiting on God involves a time of testing. Waiting on God assumes that God is working. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Don’t give those who gossip an opportunity. You will never lose out on the best deal if you wait on God. QUESTIONS Did Boaz grudgingly accept his position as kinsman redeemer? What was the kindness of Ruth commended by Boaz, ...
Ruth 3:1-9
December 02, 2021 01:35< Back to Ruth Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS Naomi Suggests a Plan for Boaz to Marry Ruth Printed Version BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) Generation gaps are not biblical. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Have you found rest at the feet of Jesus? QUESTIONS Under Old Testament law, what were the responsibilities of a kinsman redeemer? How does this apply to the story of Ruth? Was Naomi’s plan to bring about the marriage of Boaz and Ruth a bit risque? We have experienced generat...
Ruth 2:17-23
December 01, 2021 01:34< Back to Ruth Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS Naomi Informs Ruth that Boaz is a Close Relative Printed Version BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) Boaz is a picture of Christ in his kindness. Boaz is a picture of Christ in his position. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Let’s glean only in the field of Boaz. QUESTIONS How much is an ephah (of barley)? This doesn’t seem like a lot for a full days work. Discuss. What was Naomi’s reaction when she found out that Ruth had been gleaning i...
Ruth 2:8-16
November 30, 2021 01:34< Back to Ruth Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS Boaz Shows Kindness to Ruth Printed Version BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) The Bible teaches the Boaz method of encouragement. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Have you found refuge under the wings of the Almighty? QUESTIONS List some of the characteristics of Boaz that portray a spiritual picture of Christ. How did Ruth show her appreciation to Boaz for his kindness to her? What is the Boaz method of encouragement? How did Boaz us...
Ruth 1:19-22
November 28, 2021 01:33< Back to Ruth Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS Naomi and Ruth Return to the Land of Israel Printed Version BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) Naomi’s life is a picture of the history of Israel. Ruth’s commitment is a picture of the faith of the church. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Remember that the grass is not greener on the other side of the fence. Remember, it’s not too late yet to return. QUESTIONS Could the deaths of the three men have been a sign of God’s discipline? How ...
Ruth 1:6-18
November 27, 2021 01:33< Back to Ruth Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS Naomi’s Decision to Return to Israel Printed Version BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) The right decision may not be an easy choice. The right decision may involve considerable change. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Is your commitment more than words? Is your commitment more than emotions? QUESTIONS Did Naomi counsel her daughters-in-law wisely? Is the right decision an easy choice? Consider the decisions of Orpah and Ruth. There m...
Ruth 1:1-5
November 26, 2021 01:32< Back to Ruth Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS The Events Which Set the Stage for Ruth Printed Version BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) Believers should not make decisions based only on immediate circumstances. Believers should not make decisions based only on human reasoning. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Remember, the decisions you make will make you. QUESTIONS Describe the conditions of the nation Israel during this time (political, economic, spiritual). What is the deeper m...
Judges 21
November 25, 2021 01:31< Back to Judges Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS Wives for the Men of Benjamin Printed Version BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) Just because it's a vow before God, doesn't make it right. Just because it works, doesn't make it right. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Let's not blame God for our problems. QUESTIONS What happens when there is no central authority, as in the time of the judges? The six hundred Benjamite men who survived the civil war had no wives. How did Israel "fix" ...
Judges 20:29-48
November 24, 2021 01:30< Back to Judges Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS The Tribe of Benjamin is Defeated Printed Version BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) God's assistance is not necessarily a sign of God's approval. God can suddenly change the course of events. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Can we say, "Better dead than depraved?" QUESTIONS Why was there civil war between Israel and the tribe of Benjamin? What did the Levite do when his concubine was violated? Because of this act, how did Israel re...
Judges 20:1-28
November 23, 2021 01:30< Back to Judges Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS Israel Goes to War Against the Tribe of Benjamin Printed Version BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) Moral laxity results from a low view of the holiness of God. Moral outrage should lead to correction by discipline. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Take heed lest you fall. QUESTIONS Why did God include these terrible events in His word? The Lord spoke to the tribes of Israel, telling them to go up to battle against the tribe of Benjam...
Judges 19
November 22, 2021 01:30< Back to Judges Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS The Levite and His Concubine Printed Version BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) God's people can sink to the moral level of unbelievers. Society's moral values are not the same as God's moral standards PRACTICAL APPLICATION Remember, we don't drift into godliness. QUESTIONS Why did the Holy Spirit select the sad events toward the end of the Book of Judges to be recorded? Do some of these conditions exist in our nation today...
Judges 18
November 21, 2021 01:29< Back to Judges Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS The Migration of Dan to Northern Israel Printed Version BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) Eclectic religion is pleasing to man. Eclectic religion is not pleasing to God PRACTICAL APPLICATION Have you experienced the futility and emptiness of idolatry? QUESTIONS "From Dan to Beersheba" describes what land? Were there exceptions to the darkness of the days of the judges? What is eclectic religion? Did the tribe of Dan have...
Judges 17
November 20, 2021 01:29< Back to Judges Index TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS The Dark Days of the Judges Printed Version BACKGROUND NOTES DOCTRINAL POINT(S) Spiritual decline opens the door for syncretism. Spiritual decline opens the door for self-seekers. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Beware of idols creeping into the church. QUESTIONS The period of the judges lasted about 350 years, from the time of Samuel to the beginning of the monarchy. Why is this period sometimes called "the dark days of the judges?" ...