Growing Christians Ministries
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<p>A Bible teaching ministry dedicated to helping Christians GROW in their faith.</p>
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January 8, 2022
1 Samuel 31
<p class=""><a href="https://www.growingchristians.org/book-of-the-bible/1-samuel">< 1 Samuel Index</a> <a href="https://www.growingchristians.org/talks/2-samuel1/" target="_blank">Next Talk ></a></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" class=""></p><p class="">TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS</p><h2>Israel’s Defeat by the Philistines and the Death of King Saul</h2> <a href="http://media.growingchristians.org/talks/ot/1-samuel/transcript_1-samuel_31.pdf" class="sqs-block-button-element--small sqs-button-element--tertiary sqs-block-button-element" data-sqsp-button > Printed version </a> <p class="">BACKGROUND NOTES</p><ol data-rte-list="default"><li><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" class=""></p></li><li><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" class=""></p></li><li><p class=""><br><br></p></li></ol><h3>DOCTRINAL POINT(S)</h3><ol data-rte-list="default"><li><p class="">The Bible does not condone suicide.</p></li><li><p class="">The Bible does not condemn cremation.</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" class=""></p></li></ol><h3>PRACTICAL APPLICATION</h3><ol data-rte-list="default"><li><p class="">In all your ways acknowledge His and He will direct your paths.</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" class=""></p></li></ol><h3>QUESTIONS</h3><ol data-rte-list="default"><li><p class="">What happened to the Israelites on Mount Gilboa?</p></li><li><p class="">How did the Philistines boast of their victory over Saul in his death?</p></li><li><p class="">List some other suicides that are recorded in Scripture.</p></li><li><p class="">Why did the men of Jabesh Gilead put themselves in danger to rescue the bodies of Saul and his sons?</p></li><li><p class="">Read Proverbs 3:5-6. Does “all your ways” include the decision about cremation and burial?</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" class=""></p></li></ol><h3>ANSWERS</h3><ol data-rte-list="default"><li><p class="">The Philistines defeated the Israelites and Saul and his sons died.</p></li><li><p class="">They hung the bodies of Saul and his sons on the high walls of Beth Shan, where they would be seen for miles around.</p></li><li><p class="">a. Abimelech in Judges 9 b. King Saul here in 1 Samuel 31 c. Ahithophel in 2 Samuel 17 d. King Zimri in1 King 16 e. Judas Iscariot in Matthew 27</p></li><li><p class="">Forty years earlier King Saul had raised an army to rescue the inhabitants of Jabesh Gilead from the siege and threat of the Ammonites (Chapter 11).</p></li><li><p class="">Of course. God will guide you in any area if you seek His will.</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" class=""></p></li></ol><h3>DISCUSS/CONSIDER</h3><ol data-rte-list="default"><li><p class="">Review what you have learned about the life of King Saul. This king started out well; even the Spirit of God came upon him. But then he fell to pride, partial obedience, and jealousy. What lesson does his life teach you?</p></li><li><p class="">Discuss principles from the Bible concerning burial versus cremation.</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" class=""></p></li></ol><h3>CHALLENGE</h3><ol data-rte-list="default"><li><p class="">Reflect on the lessons you learned from the life of King Saul as you conclude this study of 1 Samuel.</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" class=""></p></li></ol><h3>KEY VERSES</h3><ul data-rte-list="default"><li><p class="">“So Saul, his three sons, his armorbearer, and all his men died together that same day.” 1 Samuel 31:6</p></li><li><p class="">“Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6</p></li></ul>
January 7, 2022
1 Samuel 30
<p class=""><a href="https://www.growingchristians.org/book-of-the-bible/1-samuel">< 1 Samuel Index</a> <a href="https://www.growingchristians.org/talks/1-samuel31/" target="_blank">Next Talk ></a></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" class=""></p><p class="">TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS</p><h2>David and His Men Defeat the Amalekites</h2> <a href="http://media.growingchristians.org/talks/ot/1-samuel/transcript_1-samuel_30.pdf" class="sqs-block-button-element--small sqs-button-element--tertiary sqs-block-button-element" data-sqsp-button > Printed version </a> <p class="">BACKGROUND NOTES</p><ol data-rte-list="default"><li><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" class=""></p></li><li><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" class=""></p></li><li><p class=""><br><br></p></li></ol><h3>DOCTRINAL POINT(S)</h3><ol data-rte-list="default"><li><p class="">God provides help and strength for defeating the enemy.</p></li><li><p class="">God provides illustrations and principles for Christian service.</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" class=""></p></li></ol><h3>PRACTICAL APPLICATION</h3><ol data-rte-list="default"><li><p class="">Look for solutions, not scapegoats.</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" class=""></p></li></ol><h3>QUESTIONS</h3><ol data-rte-list="default"><li><p class="">Why were David and his men gone from Ziklag, leaving the women and children unprotected?</p></li><li><p class="">What happened in Ziklag while David was gone?</p></li><li><p class="">What good choice did David make after he found Ziklag in ruin?</p></li><li><p class="">In what ways did the Lord help David in his pursuit of the Amalekites?</p></li><li><p class="">What controversy arose when David and his men returned home with the spoils?</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" class=""></p></li></ol><h3>ANSWERS</h3><ol data-rte-list="default"><li><p class="">David and his men had been called by the Philistine king to fight with the Philistines against the Israelites. God graciously delivered them from this dilemma (Chapter 29).</p></li><li><p class="">The Amalekites had raided Ziklag, burned it to the ground, and taken the people captive.</p></li><li><p class="">He turned to the Lord for help and strength.</p></li><li><p class="">Although David and his men became exhausted, the Lord strengthened some of them to continue their pursuit. The Lord also led them to an Egyptian slave who led them to the Amalekite camp.</p></li><li><p class="">The controversy was whether the 200 exhausted men who had stayed with the equipment should share in the spoils of war with the 400 men who went on to battle.</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" class=""></p></li></ol><h3>DISCUSS/CONSIDER</h3><ol data-rte-list="default"><li><p class="">Are you in a situation right now where you have suffered losses because of your bad decisions? Be like David and look to the Lord. Read the following verses and discuss their application to your situation: 2 Timothy 2:26, Hebrews 4:16, Isaiah 40:31.</p></li><li><p class="">Discuss the important principles for Christian service that we draw from this chapter. Some believers are called to the front lines of Christian service. Others are called to more supporting roles. Both are important and necessary.</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" class=""></p></li></ol><h3>CHALLENGE</h3><ol data-rte-list="default"><li><p class="">When problems and conflicts arise in your home or church, do you look for a scapegoat or for a solution?</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" class=""></p></li></ol><h3>KEY VERSES</h3><ul data-rte-list="default"><li><p class="">“David strengthened himself in the LORD his God.” 1 Samuel 30:6</p></li><li><p class="">“And nothing of theirs was lacking, either small or great, sons or daughters, spoil or anything which they had taken from them; David recovered all.” 1 Samuel 30:19</p></li></ul>
January 6, 2022
1 Samuel 29
<p class=""><a href="https://www.growingchristians.org/book-of-the-bible/1-samuel">< 1 Samuel Index</a> <a href="https://www.growingchristians.org/talks/1-samuel30/" target="_blank">Next Talk ></a></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" class=""></p><p class="">TALKS FOR GROWING CHRISTIANS</p><h2>The Lord Rescues David from a Major Dilemma</h2> <a href="http://media.growingchristians.org/talks/ot/1-samuel/transcript_1-samuel_29.pdf" class="sqs-block-button-element--small sqs-button-element--tertiary sqs-block-button-element" data-sqsp-button > Printed version </a> <p class="">BACKGROUND NOTES</p><ol data-rte-list="default"><li><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" class=""></p></li><li><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" class=""></p></li><li><p class=""><br><br></p></li></ol><h3>DOCTRINAL POINT(S)</h3><ol data-rte-list="default"><li><p class="">Moral mistakes of believers always result in greater problems.</p></li><li><p class="">God sometimes delivers believers from the consequences of their mistakes.</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" class=""></p></li></ol><h3>PRACTICAL APPLICATION</h3><ol data-rte-list="default"><li><p class="">Take the way of escape that God provides.</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" class=""></p></li></ol><h3>QUESTIONS</h3><ol data-rte-list="default"><li><p class="">What were the Philistines planning according to 1 Samuel 28?</p></li><li><p class="">What had God prophesied would happen in this battle?</p></li><li><p class="">What dilemma did David cause for himself here?</p></li><li><p class="">What are moral mistakes?</p></li><li><p class="">What was King Achish’ opinion of David?</p></li><li><p class="">How did God deliver David from this dilemma?</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" class=""></p></li></ol><h3>ANSWERS</h3><ol data-rte-list="default"><li><p class="">The Philistines had joined their various military divisions together and were planning to attack Israel.</p></li><li><p class="">King Saul and his sons would die, and the army of Israel would fall into the hands of the Philistines.</p></li><li><p class="">David and his men had turned to the Philistine King Achish for protection from King Saul. They had served him as a mercenary army, and now were obligated to fight for the Philistines against their own countrymen.</p></li><li><p class="">Moral mistakes in life are sinful. They involve not doing what we know we should do.</p></li><li><p class="">That David was a loyal servant who had faithfully served him well.</p></li><li><p class="">He caused the Philistine commanders to pressure King Achish with questions about David’s loyalty, until the King was compelled to send David home.</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" class=""></p></li></ol><h3>DISCUSS/CONSIDER</h3><ol data-rte-list="default"><li><p class="">Discuss the Law of Multiplication in moral mistakes. How is this principle sobering to you?</p></li><li><p class="">Our sins can be eternally forgiven because of Jesus’ death on the cross. But we may have to live with the consequences of our sin. Recall a time when the Lord graciously delievered you from the consequences of a mistake.</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" class=""></p></li></ol><h3>CHALLENGE</h3><ol data-rte-list="default"><li><p class="">God provides a way of escape from a temptation or test of faith you may face. Take the way of escape when God provides it!</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" class=""></p></li></ol><h3>KEY VERSES</h3><ul data-rte-list="default"><li><p class="">“Is this not David, the servant of Saul king of Israel, who has been with me these days, or these years? And to this day I have found no fault in him since he defected to me.” 1 Samuel 29:3</p></li><li><p class="">“No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.” 1 Corinthians 10:13</p></li></ul>
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