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Paul writes his most personal letter, and we see more of his thoughts and feelings.\par \par \tab In this letter Paul refers to Timothy twice as his "son," just as in the introduction in 1 Timothy he called him "my son in the faith." Paul urges Timothy to endure hardness as a "good soldier" of Jesus Christ. He exhorts him to "hold fast" to sound words he has heard from Paul and warns him of a coming apostasy or "departure" from the faith (ch. 3).\par \par \tab This is Paul's last writing. He was facing death-- martyrdom. He had to say much in a little time. Some of the great verses of the Bible are in this Book.\par \pard\qc\par \b\fs26 The Central Message\b0\fs22\par \pard\par \pard\li-227\ri-227 "I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that He is able to keep that which I have committed [deposited] unto Him against that day" (\cf2\ul 2Ti_1:12\cf0\ulnone ).\par \pard\par \pard\li-227\ri-227 "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." (\cf2\ul 2Ti_2:15\cf0\ulnone )\par \pard\par \pard\qc\b\fs26 The Structure of the Book\b0\fs22\par \pard\par \pard\fi-122\li122\tab 1.\tab Paul the PREACHER --\tab\tab Chapter 1\par \pard\fi-2637\li2637\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tab 2.\tab Paul the PATTERN --\tab\tab Chapter 2\par \tab 3.\tab Paul the PROPHET --\tab\tab Chapter 3\par \tab 4.\tab Paul the PRISONER --\tab\tab Chapter 4\par \pard\par \pard\qc\b\fs26 Paul the PreLVALacher -- Chapter 1\b0\fs22\par \pard\par \pard\fi-122\li122 1.\tab\f3 !\f2 \tab Paul's son in the Gospel was Timothy -- \cf2\ul 2Ti_1:2\par \cf0\ulnone\tab\f3 !\f2 \tab Paul prayed for him day and night --\cf2\ul 2Ti_1:3\cf0\ulnone\par \tab\f3 !\f2 \tab Paul longed to see Timothy -- \cf2\ul 2Ti_1:4\cf0\ulnone\par \tab\f3 !\f2 \tab He had full confidence in Timothy -- v.5\par \tab\f3 !\f2 \tab He told him to stir up his gift -- v.6\par \tab\f3 !\f2 \tab Timothy is not to be ashamed of the message or messengers -- v.8\par \tab\f3 !\f2 \tab He reminds Timothy of his calling -- v.9\par \tab\f3 !\f2 \tab Timothy is to hold to sound doctrine -- v.13\par \tab\f3 !\f2 \tab Timothy is to remain true to the ministry -- v.14\par \pard\par \pard\fi227\li-227 2.\tab Note some things Paul says about himself.\par \pard\fi-514\li514\tab\tab\f3 !\f2 \tab an apostle -- v. 1 and 11\par \tab\tab\f3 !\f2 \tab a preacher -- v. 11\par \tab\tab\f3 !\f2 \tab a teacher -- v. 11\par \tab\tab\f3 !\f2 \tab then in v.12 he rings out what every Christian should remember. Paul says -- "I am \b\i not ashamed\i0 -- \b0 for I know -- I have \b\i committed\b0\i0 ."\par \pard\par \pard\fi227\li-227 3.\tab The final verses of ch.1 reveal that Paul has been forsaken by so-called friends. He had been helped by one-- Onesiphorus.\par \pard\par \pard\qc\b\fs26 Paul the Pattern -- Chapter 2\b0\fs22\par \pard\par \tab In this chapter Paul uses seven figures of speech to describe the duty and activity of a disciple of the Lord\par .\par \pard\fi-244\li122 1.\tab A \b SON\b0 --he should follow the example and teach others, so they may teach others-- v.1-2.\par \pard\par \pard\fi-244\li122 2.\tab A \b SOLDIER\b0 -- he is to "endure hardness" or hardships and avoid the entanglements of the world--to please the One who made him a soldier-- v.3-4.\par \pard\par \pard\fi-244\li122 3.\tab AN \b ATHLETE\b0 -- he is to contend for the reward. He is to abide by the rules-- v.5\par \pard\par \pard\fi-244\LVALli122 4.\tab A \b FARMER\b0 -- must labor before he partakes of the fruit --v.6\par \pard\par \pard\fi-244\li122 5.\tab A \b STUDENT\b0 -- must "rightly divide" the Word of God --v.15 \par \pard\par \pard\fi-244\li122 6.\tab A \b VESSEL\b0 -- a vessel must be clean to be usable-- v.20-21\par \pard\par \pard\fi-244\li122 7.\tab A \b SERVANT\b0 -- a disciple is a servant, gentle, apt to teach, patient -- v.24.\par \pard\par \pard\qc\b\fs26 Paul the Prophet -- Chapter 3\b0\fs22\par \pard\par \tab In chapter 3 Paul speaks of "perilous times" that were coming to the church. The "last days" is often misunderstood to mean the "last days" of the Christian age, but in all other passages it refers to the "last days" of the Jewish system which came to its end in AD 70 with the destruction of the temple.\par \par \tab In verses 2-13 Paul uses 22 words or phrases to describe the "perilous times" that were coming upon the church. The church has had to contend with such problems ever since.\par \par \pard\fi227\li-227 1.\tab "lovers of their own selves" -v.2\par 2.\tab "covetous" -- get what one wants -v.2\par 3.\tab "boasters" -- braggart\par 4.\tab "proud" -- haughty\par 5.\tab "blasphemers" -- denying Christ, using God's name in vain\par 6.\tab "disobedient"\par 7.\tab "unthankful"\par 8.\tab "unholy" -- profane\par 9.\tab "without natural affection"-v.3\par 10.\tab "truce-breakers" -- promises mean nothing\par 11.\tab "false accusers"\par 12.\tab "Incontinent" -- without self-control\par 13.\tab "fierce" -- is savage\par 14.\tab "despisers of those that are good"\par 15.\tab "traitors" -- or betrayers -v.4\par 16.\tab "heady" -- reckless\par 17.\tab "high-minded" -- drunk with pride\par 18.\tab "lovers of pleasure more than lovers of God"\par 19.\tab "have a form" -- hypocritical -v.5\par 20.\tab "ever learning" -- never able to discern truth -v.7\par 21.\tab "seducers" -- sorcerers, beguilers -v.13\par 22.\tab "deceiving and being deceived"\par \pard\par \tab In verse 1LVAL&4-17 we learn that the source of help and truth is the Word of God. Paul says "But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them" etc. v. 14.\par \par \pard\qc\b\fs26 Paul the Prisoner -- Chapter 4\b0\fs22\par \pard\par \pard\fi227\li-227 1.\tab\b His Final Charge--\b0 Vs. 1, 2, 5\par \pard\fi-122\li122\tab\f3 !\f2\tab "at His appearing" -- the Lord's Second coming and the judgment of all men dead and alive\par \tab\f3 !\f2 \tab "preach the Word" -- not substitutes\par \tab\f3 !\f2 \tab "be diligent all the time"\par \tab\f3 !\f2 \tab "reprove, rebuke, exhort"\par \tab\f3 !\f2 \tab "watch thou (be alert) in all things"\par \tab\f3 !\f2 \tab "endure afflictions"\par \tab\f3 !\f2 \tab "do the work of an evangelist"\par \tab\f3 !\f2 \tab "make full proof of the ministry"\par \pard\par 2.\tab\b His Final Warning--\b0 Vs. 3-4\par \pard\fi-122\li122\tab\f3 !\f2 \tab Time will come when men will not listen to doctrine\par \tab\f3 !\f2 \tab Men will try to satisfy their own lusts\par \tab\f3 !\f2 \tab They will find false teachers that please them\par \tab\f3 !\f2 \tab They will turn away from truth-- believe fables\par \pard\cf1\f0\fs24\par } LVAL^_ {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fswiss\fprq2\fcharset0 Arial;}{\f2\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f3\fmodern\fprq1\fcharset0 Gettysburg;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;\red0\green128\blue0;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\lang1033\f0\fs24\par \pard\qc\cf0\b\f1\fs36 Walking Thru The Bible\par \pard\par \pard\qc 1 TIMOTHY\b0\par \pard\f2\fs22\par \pard\qc\par \b AUTHOR: \par \pard \b0\par \tab In addition to all the letters in the New Testament that Paul wrote to various churches he wrote four to individuals. Two of these were written to Timothy, one to Titus, and one to Philemon. \par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \par \pard\tab First and Second Timothy and Titus are often referred to by denominational scholars as the \b Pastoral Epistles \b0 due to a common misconception of what a Pastor is. The denominational concept is that a Pastor is the preacher "in charge of the affairs of the local church." The New Testament does not teach this. In \cf2\ul Act_20:17-28\cf0\ulnone we learn that \i bishops, elders,\i0 and \i pastors\i0 are three different terms referring to the same group of men in the local church doing the same work. The preacher is not the pastor or shepherd of the flock, but the bishops (or elders) are. In New Testament days that was no distinction between bishops, elders and pastors.\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \par \pard\tab Timothy and Titus were fellow-laborers with Paul in the work of preaching. Paul is now an aged, mature, experienced, apostle of Jesus Christ and he writes to these two young preachers to encourage and instruct them for the work they would need to continue to do.\par \par \pard\qc\b DATE:\b0\par \pard\par \tab First Timothy was written after the events recorded in Acts took place. Following Paul's two year imprisonment at Rome mentioned in the last chapter of Acts it is believed that Paul was set free and enjoyed liberty for two or three years before beingLVAL reimprisoned and finally executed about 66 or 67 AD.\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \par \pard\tab The facts of these personal epistles of Paul indicate that Paul traveled to Crete and left Titus there (\cf2\ul Tit_1:3\cf0\ulnone ), and left Timothy in Ephesus to carry on the work there. Paul traveled on to Miletus and Troas and into Macedonia.\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \par \pard\tab In the course of this travel Paul wrote First Timothy from some place in Macedonia. He is subsequently arrested again, probably in Nicopolis. Conditions were changing rapidly. The Jews in Palestine were rebelling against Rome; Nero was laying the blame for the burning of Rome on the Christians; and persecution under Nero grew more sever each day. \par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \pard\tab During his imprisonment Paul was not allowed the freedom of a "house arrest" like his first imprisonment described in Acts 28. This time he was confined to the Maritime dungeon, according to tradition, and after spending a lonely winter suffering from the cold he was beheaded upon the order of Nero. It was during this imprisonment he wrote 2 Timothy.\par \par \pard\qc\b TIMOTHY:\b0\par \pard\par \tab Timothy was born in Lystra of a Greek father and a Jewish mother. He was reared in the Jewish faith and was taught the Scriptures by his mother and grandmother from early childhood (\cf2\ul 2Ti_3:15\cf0\ulnone ; \cf2\ul 2Ti_1:5\cf0\ulnone ). Paul discovered him at Lystra (\cf2\ul Act_16:1-3\cf0\ulnone ). At this point in Paul's second missionary journey Timothy joined Paul and shared in his labors throughout the rest of his life.\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \par \pard\tab Timothy was with Paul in his first imprisonment at Rome (\cf2\ul Col_1:1\cf0\ulnone ; \cf2\ul Phm_1:1\cf0\ulnone ). After Paul's release he evidently traveled with Paul as far as Ephesus and was left there to administer to the needs of the Church. While there, he received these two epistles from Paul that bear his name. Although Timothy is referred LVALto as a young men, he is probably about 30 years old at the time he receives this epistle.\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \par \pard\tab Whether Timothy was able to reach Rome in time to see Paul before his death is unknown. But in Paul's second letter to him he requests him to come and to bring his cloak and parchments (\cf2\ul 2Ti_4:11-21\cf0\ulnone ).\par \par \pard\qc\b THE LETTER:\par \pard\par \tab\b0 Paul had left Timothy at Ephesus. The church was faced with threat from various false doctrines. Paul had warned the elders of Ephesus of coming problems in Acts 20 several years earlier.\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \par \pard\tab 1.\tab Paul warns Timothy and the church of a failure of faith and charges the young preacher to instruct certain men not to teach strange doctrines (\cf2\ul 1Ti_1:3\cf0\ulnone ). Some had made shipwreck of the faith, such as "Hymenaeus and Alexander; whom I have delivered unto Satan" says Paul (\cf2\ul 1Ti_1:18-20\cf0\ulnone ).\par \tab 2.\tab How Christians ought to conduct themselves in the work and worship of the church is a second underlying thought in Second Timothy. He deals with congregational prayer and worship and how Christian women are to dress and behave themselves.\par \tab 3.\tab The earliest elders and deacons in the church had been appointed directly by men inspired by the Holy Spirit (\cf2\ul Act_14:23\cf0\ulnone ; \cf2\ul Act_6:3\cf0\ulnone , \cf2\ul Act_6:6;\cf0\ulnone \cf2\ul Act_20:28\cf0\ulnone ) but now by inspiration of the Holy Spirit Paul gives written guidelines for the appointment of elders and deacons in chapter three.\par \tab 4.\tab Another general theme of the book is especially applicable to all who preach the Gospel and is found in \cf2\ul 1Ti_3:16\cf0\ulnone : "Take heed to thyself and to thy teaching." Paul exhorts Timothy concerning his attitude toward his work and his personal example. He was charged to "rebuke them that sin..." and flee any desire to be rich and "keep that which is committed to thy trust" (\cf2\ulLVAL 1Ti_4:6\cf0\ulnone -16; \cf2\ul 1Ti_5:20-22\cf0\ulnone ; \cf2\ul 1Ti_6:6\cf0\ulnone -11,\cf2\ul 1Ti_6:20\cf0\ulnone ).\par \par \pard\qc\b\fs26\par \pard\b0\f3\page\b\f2 An Outline of First Timothy\b0\fs22\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \pard\tqr\tldot\tx9360 Introduction \tab \cf2\ul 1Ti_1:1-2\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \pard\tx720\tqr\tldot\tx9360\b I.\tab SOUND DOCTRINE \tab \cf2\ul\b0 1Ti_1:3\cf0\ulnone\b -20\b0\par \pard\tab 1.\tab Danger to sound doctrine\tab\tab 1:3-11\par \tab 2.\tab Example of sound doctrine\tab\tab 1:12-17\par \tab 3.\tab The preacher and sound doctrine\tab\tab 1:18-20\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \pard\tx720\tqr\tldot\tx9360\b II.\tab PUBLIC WORSHIP \tab \cf2\ul\b0 1Ti_2:1\cf0\ulnone\b -15\b0\par \pard\tab 1.\tab Prayer\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab 2:1-7\par \tab 2.\tab Men and women in worship\tab\tab 2:8-15\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \pard\tqr\tldot\tx9360\b III. \tab CHURCH OFFICERS \tab \cf2\ul\b0 1Ti_3:1\cf0\ulnone\b -16\b0\par \pard\tab 1.\tab The elder\tab\tab\tab\tab 3:1-7\par \tab 2.\tab The deacon\tab\tab\tab\tab 3:8-13\par \tab 3.\tab Importance of instructions\tab\tab 3:14-16\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \pard\tx720\tqr\tldot\tx9360\b IV.\tab FALSE TEACHERS \tab \cf2\ul\b0 1Ti_4:1\cf0\ulnone\b -16\b0\par \pard\tab 1.\tab Their coming \tab\tab\tab\tab 4:1-5\par \tab 2.\tab The preacher and false teachers\tab\tab 4:6-10\par \tab 3.\tab The true service of God\tab\tab\tab 4:11-16\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \pard\tx720\tqr\tldot\tx9360\b V.\tab CARE OF MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH \tab 5:1 - 6:2\b0\par \pard\tab 1.\tab Care of young and old \tab\tab\tab 5:1-2\par \tab 2.\tab Care of widows\tab\tab\tab\tab 5:3-16\par \tab 3.\tab Care of elders \tab\tab\tab\tab 5:17-25\par \tab 4.\tab Care of slaves\tab\tab\tab\tab 6:1-2\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \pard\tx720\tqr\tldot\tx9360\b VI.\tab THE MINISTER HIMSELF \tab \cf2\ul\b0 1Ti_6:3\cf0\ulnone\b -21a\b0\par \pard\tab 1.\tab Motives\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab 6:3-10\par \tab 2.\tab Pro2LVALBper walk\tab\tab\tab\tab 6:11-16\par \tab 3.\tab Faithful ministry\tab\tab\tab\tab 6:17-21a\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \pard\tqr\tldot\tx9360 Conclusion \tab\tab\tab\tab\tab\tab 6:21b\par \pard\cf1\f0\fs24\par } LVAL^_ {\rtf1\ansi\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fswiss\fprq2\fcharset0 Arial;}{\f2\fscript\fprq2\fcharset0 Don Casual;}{\f3\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f4\fmodern\fprq1\fcharset0 Gettysburg;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\lang1033\f0\fs24\par \pard\qc\cf0\b\f1\fs36 Walking Thru The Bible\par GENESIS\b0\f2\fs48\par \pard\f3\fs20\par \par \pard\qc\b\i INTRODUCTION\b0\i0\par \pard\par \pard\fi-1090\li1090\tx720 1.\tab The book of Genesis is the book of origins.\par 2.\tab The scope of the book is "From Bereshith (Hebrew word \i beginning\i0 ) to Shiloh (Genesis 1;1; 49:10)."\par 3.\tab The book revolves around three significant ideas:\par \pard\fi-1440\li1440\tx720\tx1440\tab a.\tab\ul Generation \ulnone - Genesis 1 - 2. The beginnings of things.\par \pard\fi-2224\li1832\tx720\tx1440\tab b.\tab\tab\ul Degeneration \ulnone - Genesis 3 - 11. The story of how evil entered the human history and its early movements.\par \pard\fi-1440\li1440\tx720\tx1440\tab c.\tab\ul Regeneration \ulnone - Genesis 12 - 50. The story of God calling a man, the beginning of a nation and preparation for the coming of Christ.\par \pard\fi-1090\li1090\tx720 4.\tab The book can also be remembered around the lives of six men.\par \pard\fi-4728\li4728\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tab a.\tab Adam - Genesis 1-5\tab\tab\tab d.\tab Isaac - Genesis 26-27\par \pard\fi-1440\li1440\tx720\tx1440\tab b.\tab Noah - Genesis 6-11\tab\tab\tab e.\tab Jacob - Genesis 27-36\par \pard\tab c.\tab Abraham - Gen 12-25\tab\tab\tab f.\tab Joseph - Genesis 37-50\par \par \pard\qc\b\i DISCUSSION\b0\i0\par \pard\par \b I. \tab ADAM Ch. 1-5 \b0\par \par \pard\qc\b First: The Beginning (Genesis 1:1)\b0\par \pard\fi-1440\li1440\tx720\tx1440\tab A.\tab This verse carries us back to the beginning of everything.\par \tab B.\tab It states the five fundamental facts of science.\par \pard\fi-1832\li1832\tx720\tx1440\tab\tab 1.\tLVALab Time \tab\tab - "In the beginning.."\par \tab\tab 2.\tab Force \tab\tab - "...God..."\par \tab\tab 3.\tab Actions\tab\tab - "...created..."\par \pard\tab\tab 4.\tab Space\tab\tab - "...the heavens..."\par \tab\tab 5.\tab Matter\tab\tab - "...and the earth."\par \pard\fi-1440\li1440\tx720\tx1440\tab C.\tab It assumes the existence of God. \par \tab D.\tab This simple sentence denies atheism, polytheism, and it confesses the one Eternal Creator. \par \tab E.\tab This verse affirms that something has always existed. Something never comes from nothing.\par \tab F.\tab\i God Created\i0\par \pard\fi-1832\li1832\tx720\tx1440\tab\tab 1.\tab There are three words used in the first two chapters regarding the beginning of things.\par \pard\fi-2160\li2160\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tab\tab\tab a.\tab\b\i Bara\b0\i0 - (created)\par \pard\fi-2520\li2520\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tab\tab\tab\tab (1)\tab To create something from nothing.\par \tab\tab\tab\tab (2)\tab It is used only three times in the first chapter. 1:1, 21, 27.\par \pard\fi-2160\li2160\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tab\tab\tab b.\tab\b\i Asah\b0\i0 - (to make) Form out of pre-existing material, as a man takes lumber to make a desk. Genesis 1:7, 16, 26, 31; 2:18.\par \tab\tab\tab c.\tab\b\i Yatsar\b0\i0 - (form) Form out of pre-existing material. Genesis 2:7, 19.\par \pard\fi-1440\li1440\tx720\tx1440\tab G.\tab The days were 24 hour periods of time, not long geological ages, 1:31; cf. Exodus 20:11. Objections to long periods of time: \tab 1. It is unnecessary; 2. Every time the term day has a definite number before it, it refers to a 24 hour period of time; 3. The "Botany" argument; 4. Adam's extreme age if every day millions of years.\par \pard\b Second: The Beginning of Man and Woman (Gen 1:26-27; 2:18-25\b0\par \pard\fi-1440\li1440\tx720\tx1440\tab A.\tab Man was created in the image of God (1:26).\par \tab B.\tab Man given dominion over all of God's creation (1:28).\par \tab C.\tab Man placed in the garden of Eden with one prohibition (2:LVAL15-17).\par \tab D.\tab Man given a mate - the beginning of marriage (2:18-25).\par \pard\par \pard\qc\b Third: The Beginning of Sin (Genesis 3:1-6).\b0\par \pard\fi-1440\li1440\tx720\tx1440\tab A.\tab The tempter was the devil (3:1).\par \tab B.\tab The avenue of temptation were (Genesis 3:6):\par \pard\fi-1832\li1832\tx720\tx1440\tab\tab 1.\tab Lust of eyes\par \tab\tab 2.\tab Lust of the flesh\par \tab\tab 3.\tab Pride of life\par \pard\fi-1440\li1440\tx720\tx1440\tab C.\tab The consequence: (Genesis 3:11-24)\par \pard\fi-1832\li1832\tx720\tx1440\tab\tab 1.\tab Driven from the garden.\par \tab\tab 2.\tab Serpent to crawl upon his belly.\par \tab\tab 3.\tab Woman to have pain in child bearing.\par \tab\tab 4.\tab Ground cursed.\par \tab\tab 5.\tab Man to earn his living by sweat of his face (Genesis 3:19).\par \pard\par \pard\qc\b Fourth: The First Prophecy of Redemption (Gen 3:15).\b0\par \pard\fi-1440\li1440\tx720\tx1440\tab A.\tab The seed of woman was to bruise the head of the serpent.\par \tab B.\tab Christ was born of a virgin - the seed of woman (Matthew 1:23).\par \tab C.\tab Christ was made of woman when the fulness of time came (Galatians 4:4).\par \pard\par \b II.\tab NOAH Ch. 6-11 \b0 \par \par \pard\fi-1440\li1440\tx720\tx1440\tab A.\tab Man became exceeding wicked on the earth (Genesis 6:5).\par \tab B.\tab God determined to destroy the whole human race on the earth, but Noah found grace in God's eyes (Gen. 6:8-14).\par \tab C.\tab Noah did all that God commanded him to do (Gen. 6:22).\par \pard\par \pard\fi-1090\li1090\tx720\b III.\tab ABRAHAM Ch. 12-25 (Gen 12:1-3; 13:15-16; 15:5, 18; 17:5-8; 17:19; 22:17-18.\par \pard\par \pard\fi-1440\li1440\tx720\tx1440\tab\tab Four elements in God's marvelous promise to Abraham\b0\par \tab A.\tab A nation for carrying out the promise - "I will make of thee a great nation."\par \tab B.\tab A land for habitation - "Unto thy seed have I given this land" (Genesis 15:18).\par \tab C.\tab A God to bless - "I LVAL will bless thee" (Genesis 22:17).\par \tab D.\tab A coming Savior for all nations - "And in thy seed shall the nations of the earth be blessed" (Gen. 22:18; Cf. Gal. 3:16)\par \pard\par \pard\fi-1440\li1440\tx720\tx1440\b IV.\tab\tab ISAAC Ch. 26-27 \b0\par \pard\par \pard\fi-1440\li1440\tx720\tx1440\tab A.\tab Genesis 26:3-5 God Repeated The Promise to Isaac, That was beginning to be fulfilled in him (Gen 26:3-5). \par \pard \par \pard\fi-1440\li1440\tx720\tx1440\b V. \tab\tab JACOB Genesis 28-36 \b0\par \pard\par \pard\fi-1440\li1440\tx720\tx1440\tab A.\tab When Jacob was ready to leave home, Isaac repeated God's promise to Abraham (Gen. 28:3-4; 13-15).\par \tab B.\tab God appeared to Jacob at Bethel and repeated the promise (Gen. 35:10-12).\par \pard\tab\par \pard\fi-1440\li1440\tx720\tx1440\b VI.\tab\tab JOSEPH Genesis 37 - 50\b0\par \pard\par \pard\fi-1440\li1440\tx720\tx1440\tab A.\tab Joseph is sold into Egypt and rises to power (Gen 37-40).\par \tab B.\tab After interpreting Pharaoh's dreams, Joseph is placed in a position to help his people (Genesis 41).\par \tab C.\tab After Joseph reveals himself to his brothers he assures them that God has used their evil deed for good (Genesis 45:5-7; 50:15-20).\par \tab D.\tab Jacob in blessing his sons mentions the coming of Shiloh (Genesis 49:10).\par \pard\par \b CONCLUSION:\par \b0\par \pard\fi-1090\li1090\tx720 1.\tab So the book of beginnings ends with the great faith that God would bring them into the land he had promised (Genesis 50:24-25).\par 2.\tab How does Genesis connect with "the glory of God and the salvation of man through Jesus Christ" ?\par \pard\fi-1440\li1440\tx720\tx1440\tab a.\tab God's revelation makes known the origin of the universe, of man and of sin.\par \tab b.\tab It unfolds the development of the Messianic nation.\par \tab c.\tab It looks into the future and foretells the coming of the "promised seed," the Savior--Shiloh.\par \pard\par \f4\page\pard\qc\b\i\f3\fs28 BABEL: \fs24 Confusion of LVAL!Tongues - Dispersion of Nations\b0\i0\par \b\fs20 Genesis 11:1-9\b0\par \pard\par Introduction:\par \pard\fi-1090\li1090\tx720 1.\tab In Gen 10 we read of the dispersion of Noah's descendants.\par 2.\tab In Gen 11 the building of the city and tower of Babel.\par \pard\fi-1440\li1440\tx720\tx1440\tab a.\tab This incident prompted the dispersion of Gen. 10:31,32.\par \pard\par \pard\fi-1090\li1090\tx720\b I.\tab REBELLION AGAINST GOD\b0\par \pard\fi-1440\li1440\tx720\tx1440\tab 1.\tab They built to keep united. Didn't want to scatter. Their's was a rebellious society "No, we don't want to!" They built to establish a rallying point that might serve to maintain their unity.\par \tab 2.\tab But God had told them to replenish the earth (9:1).\par \tab 3.\tab God won't tolerate rebellion. Sounds like today! God gives us the standard to regulate morals and ethics but men and women say, "No, we don't want them! We want to set our own standards." (Which is NO standard.)\par \pard\par \b II.\tab FORGETTING GOD'S PURPOSE\b0\par \pard\fi-1440\li1440\tx720\tx1440\tab 1.\tab God's purpose was that men should scatter and replenish the entire earth. His purpose was not prevented though man tried.\par \tab 2.\tab Often we forget God's purposes and decide upon our own course of action.\par \tab 3.\tab Consider God's purpose for the church and how men have tried to thwart that purpose.\par \pard\fi-1832\li1832\tx720\tx1440\tab\tab a.\tab Social Gospel; Humanism; A Divided Christendom\par \pard\fi-1440\li1440\tx720\tx1440\tab 4.\tab Consider God's plan for marriage and the home and how our society today is perverting and failing God's plan.\par \tab 5.\tab God's plan for man is happiness. And He shows the way of life in which it can be achieved.\par \pard\fi-1832\li1832\tx720\tx1440\tab\tab a.\tab Why are so many unhappy?\par \tab\tab b.\tab "Getters Vs Givers" "To give is \b\i happier\b0\i0 than to get" (Acts 20:35, Moffatt Translation).\par \pard\b\par III.\tab EVIL ECUMENICAL MOVEMENTS$ LVAL4 \b0\par \pard\fi-1440\li1440\tx720\tx1440\tab 1.\tab Forget what God says...let's build one big city!\par \tab 2.\tab "Doing things the same way won't mean a thing unless we are doing it right." Illustration: A new supervisor\par \pard\b\par \pard\fi-1440\li1440\tx720\tx1440 IV.\tab\tab AN INSPECTION OF OUR WORK (vs. 5)\par \b0\tab 1.\tab No work can hope to escape the eye of God. Prov.15:3\par \tab 2.\tab Every work will be judged by God (Eccl. 12:14).\par \tab 3.\tab Rebellion will not go un-noticed.\par \pard\b\par CONCLUSION:\b0\par \pard\fi-1440\li1440\tx720\tx1440\tab 1.\tab Dispersion of nations at \b\i Babel.\b0\i0\par \pard\tab 2.\tab Nations of the world united at the \b\i cross.\cf1\b0\i0\f0\fs24\par } LVAL^_ #{\rtf1\ansi\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fswiss\fprq2\fcharset0 Arial;}{\f2\fmodern\fprq1\fcharset0 Courier 10 pitch;}{\f3\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f4\fmodern\fprq1\fcharset0 Gettysburg;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\lang1033\f0\fs24\par \pard\qc\cf0\b\f1\fs36 Walking Thru The Bible\par EXODUS\b0\f2\fs24\par \pard\fs20\par \pard\qc\b\i\f3\fs22 INTRODUCTION\b0\i0\par \pard\par \pard\fi-1090\li1090\tx720 1.\tab The purpose of the Bible is the glory of God and the salvation of man through Jesus Christ our Lord.\par \pard\fi-350\li1440\tx720\tx1440 a.\tab Genesis connects with the purpose line in that (1) it reaches backward to revelation and makes known the origin of the universe, of man, and of sin; (2) it unfolds the development of the messianic nation; (3) it looks into the future and foretells that coming of \i promised seed\i0 , the Savior-Shiloh.\par \pard\fi-1090\li1090\tx720 2.\tab The book of Exodus deals with the birth and organization of the nation through whom the promised Messiah would come. \i Exodus\i0 is a Greek word meaning \i way out\i0 , or \i departure\i0 .\par 3.\tab The outstanding character in the book is Moses - "for forty years he thought he was somebody; spent forty years learning he was nobody; and then discovered for forty years what God can do with nobody."\par 4.\tab Redemption is the key word of the book and the theme is redemption through the blood.\par 5.\tab The key text of the book would probably be Exodus 19:4-6, Ex. 20:2.\par \pard\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1236\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\qc\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1236\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tLVAL$x16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\i DISCUSSION\i0\par \pard\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1236\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\fi-1090\li1090\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1236\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\b I.\tab Some divisions of Exodus\b0\par \pard\fi-1440\li1440\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1236\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab A.\tab A brief outline under three heads.\par \pard\fi-1956\li1956\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1236\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab\tab 1.\tab Bondage - Exodus 1-5\par \tab\tab 2.\tab Deliverance - Exodus 6-18\par \tab\tab 3.\tab Organization - Exodus 19-40\par \pard\fi-1440\li1440\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1236\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab B.\tab Brief highlights of the book by chapter contents would be:\par \pard\fi-1956\li1956\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1236\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab\tab 1.\tab The growth of Israel as a nation and the kings' decree. Exodus 1\par \tab\tab 2.\tab The birth of Moses, his living in the palace, slaying of the Egyptian and flight into the wilderness. Ex. 2\par \tab\tab 3.\tab God calls Moses to delivLVAL%er Israel. Exodus 3, 4\par \tab\tab 4.\tab Moses and Aaron appear before Pharaoh and the plagues begin. Exodus 5-11\par \tab\tab 5.\tab The institution of the feast of Passover, the death of the firstborn and Israel's Deliverance. Exodus 12, 13\par \tab\tab 6.\tab Pharaoh comes after Israel, the sea is divided and Israel passes over. Chapter 14\par \tab\tab 7.\tab The song of deliverance. Chapter 15\par \tab\tab 8.\tab The people murmur and the sending of the manna and the quails. Chapter 16\par \tab\tab 9.\tab The water at Rephidim, the battle with Amalek, and God's statement, "For I will utterly put out the remembrance of Amalek from under the heaven." Chapter 17:4\par \tab\tab 10.\tab Jethro's advice to Moses and preparation of giving of the law. Chapter 18, 19\par \tab\tab 11.\tab Giving of the ten commandments. Chapter 20\par \pard\fi-866\li1956\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1236\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 12.\tab Various laws concerning property, person, and state. Chapter 21-24\par \pard\fi-1956\li1956\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1236\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab\tab 13.\tab Instruction regarding the building of the tabernacle, the furniture, and the priesthood. Chapter 25-31\par \tab\tab 14.\tab The sin of people in building the golden calf. Moses' intercession, receiving of the second table of stones. Chapter 32-34\par \tab\tab 15.\tab The building and consecrating of the tabernacle. Chapter 35-40\par \pard\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1236\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\fi-1090\li1090\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1236LVAL&\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\b II.\tab\i SOME GREAT LESSONS FROM EXODUS\b0\i0\par \pard\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1236\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\fi-1440\li1440\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1236\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab A.\tab As a whole the story of Exodus may be described as a record of Redemption and consecration of Israel as the Covenant People of God.\par \tab B.\tab Every part of Exodus shows God's interest in human affairs. God is interested in human affairs.\par \tab C.\tab The abiding value of Exodus is its revelation of the Nature of God. Exodus 34:6,7\par \tab D.\tab The book of Exodus has a very vital connection with the New Testament in the form of types and anti-types.\par \pard\fi-1956\li1956\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1236\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab\tab 1.\tab Israel is pictured as a purchased possession. Exodus 15:16\par \pard\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1236\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab\tab\tab So it the church. Acts 20:28\par \pard\fi-1956\li1956\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1236\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab\tLVAL'ab 2.\tab Israel was God's peculiar treasure. Exodus 19:5\par \pard\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1236\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab\tab\tab So is the church. Titus 2:14\par \pard\fi-1956\li1956\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1236\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab\tab 3.\tab Israel was a kingdom of priests. Exodus 19:6\par \pard\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1236\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab\tab\tab So is the church. Revelation 1:5\par \pard\fi-1956\li1956\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1236\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab\tab 4.\tab Israel was a holy nation. Exodus 19:6\par \pard\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1236\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab\tab\tab So is the church. I Peter 2:9\par \pard\fi-1956\li1956\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1236\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab\tab 5.\tab The Passover lamb was typical of Christ our Passover. I Corinthians 5:6,7\par \pard\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1236\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx187LVAL(20\tab\tab\tab a.\tab Without blemish. Ex. 12:5 cf; I Peter 1:19\par \pard\fi-2574\li2574\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1236\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab\tab\tab b.\tab Not a bone broken. Ex. 12:46;cf. John 19:36\par \pard\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1236\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\fi-1956\li1956\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1236\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab\tab 6.\tab The bondage in, and deliverance from, Egypt is typical of our bondage in sin and deliverance from sin.\par \pard\fi-2574\li2574\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1236\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab\tab\tab a.\tab God sent a deliverer - Moses. Exodus 3:10. God sent his Son. John 3:16\par \tab\tab\tab b.\tab God enabled Moses to perform miracles that they might believe. Chapter 4. Christ did signs that people might believe. John 20:30,31\par \tab\tab\tab c.\tab The people had to believe in Moses. Chapter 4:31. One must follow Christ. Luke 9:23\par \tab\tab\tab d.\tab They had to follow Moses. Chapter 12. One must follow Christ. Luke 9:23\par \tab\tab\tab e.\tab They were baptized in Moses. I Corinthians 10:1,2. One is baptized into Christ. Galatians 3:27\par \pard\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1236\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\fi-1956\liLVAL)1956\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1236\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab\tab 7.\tab The tabernacle, outer court, and the furniture were all typical and shadows of what was to come. Hebrews 10:1ff\par \pard\fi-2574\li2574\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1236\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab\tab\tab a.\tab The outer court (Chapter 27) was typical of the world.\par \tab\tab\tab b.\tab The brazen altar where sacrifices were made (Chapter 27) was typical of our altar (Hebrews 13:10,11).\par \tab\tab\tab c.\tab The laver (Chapter 38:8) was typical of baptism or of daily cleansing.\par \tab\tab\tab d.\tab The holy place was typical of the church, and the most holy place of heaven.\par \tab\tab\tab e.\tab The table of shewbread (Leviticus 24:9) was typical of the Lord's Supper.\par \tab\tab\tab f.\tab\tab The candlestick was typical of the word of God.\par \tab\tab\tab g.\tab The altar of incense was typical of our prayers. Revelation 5:8\par \pard\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1236\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \i CONCLUSION\i0 :\par \par \pard\fi-1090\li1090\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1236\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 1.\tab The entire contents of the book of Exodus are summarized in an excellent way in the word of God to Israel spoken through Moses concerning the making of the covenant. Exodus 19:4-6\par 2.\tab the whole book is built on recognition of a great fact as stated in the prefLVAL*ace to the ten commandments. Exodus 20:2.\par \pard\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1236\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \f4\page\pard\qc\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1236\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\b\i\f3 PHARAOH AND SATAN\par \pard\sl204\slmult1\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1236\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\b0\i0\par \pard\fi-1090\li1090\sl204\slmult1\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1236\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 1.\tab Introduction: Ex. 10:21-24\par 2.\tab Rom. 15:4 Written for our learning--O.T. a \i shadow\i0 of things to come Heb. 8:5 & 10:1, Col. 2:17.\par 3.\tab Typology: Pharaoh-Satan; Egypt-Sin; Red Sea-Baptism\par \pard\sl204\slmult1\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1236\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab\tab\tab\tab Moses-Christ; Canaan-Heaven (Promised land)\par \tab\tab\tab\tab I Cor. 10:1 --Baptized unto Moses\par \pard\fi-1090\li1090\sl204\slmult1\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1236\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 4.\tab Satan has many devices. 2 Cor. 2:11, Eph. 6:11\par 5.\tab Compromise\par \pard\fi-1440\li1440\sl204\slmult1\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1236\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\LVAL+tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab a.\tab We may compromise in matters of human judgment.\par \tab b.\tab We must \i not\i0 comprise in matters of faith.\par \tab c.\tab If we fail to obey Satan completely, he works for a compromise which is just as good. Too many have made deals with Satan.\par \tab d.\tab Pharaoh tried to get Moses and Aaron to compromise. Let's study Pharaoh and his compromises, and get a lesson from the same.\par \pard\sl204\slmult1\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1236\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\sl204\slmult1\qc\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1236\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\b\i DISCUSSION\b0\par \pard\fi-1090\li1090\sl204\slmult1\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1236\tx1483\tx1606\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\i0 1.\tab\i Pharaoh Refused\i0 : to let Israel go at Moses' first visit Ex. 5:1. He made them work harder. Does not want anyone to become a Christian.\par 2.\tab\i Pharaoh/Satan\i0 : "Sacrifice to your God \i in the land\i0 ;\par \pard\li1090\sl204\slmult1\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1236\tx1483\tx1606\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 "Sacrifice in the land; do not go into Jehovah's land, 2 Cor. 6:17, Matt. 6:24, I John 2:15\par \pard\fi-1090\li1090\sl204\slmult1\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1236\tx1483\tx1606\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx36LVAL,00\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 3.\tab\i Pharaoh/Satan\i0 : "Ye may sacrifice to the Lord your God in the wilderness: only \i ye shall not go very far away." (Ex. 8:28)\i0 , Rom 12:1, Luke 10:27\par 4.\tab\i Pharaoh/Satan\i0 : "\i Go not ye that are men\i0 and serve the Lord." (\i Ex. 10:11\i0 ) \tab "If you are determined, go serve Jehovah in the church and go all the way, but leave the women and children behind for me; let me have them."\par \pard\sl204\slmult1\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1236\tx1483\tx1606\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab a. Eph. 6:1-4, Prov. 21:6 b. I Sam 2 c. Titus 2:4\par \pard\fi-1090\li1090\sl204\slmult1\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1236\tx1483\tx1606\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 5.\tab Pharaoh/Satan: "Go ye, serve the Lord: only let your flocks and your herds be stayed." (\i Ex. 10:24\i0 ) If you must, go serve Jehovah, but do not take your possessions: leave them with me." 2 Cor 9:7, cheerful givers. I Cor. 16:1,2. Acts 11:29, acc. to ability. Eph. 4:28\par 6.\tab When Pharaoh let them go, he changed his mind and went after them, to bring them back. First, bewared of Satan's compromises, Second, bewared he will try to get you back. \i Gal. 5:1, 2 Peter 2:20\i0\par \pard\sl204\slmult1\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1236\tx1483\tx1606\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \i CONCLUSION\i0\par \pard\fi-1090\li1090\sl204\slmult1\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1236\tx1483\tx1606\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320 LVAL \tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 1.\tab The Israelites were baptized unto Moses, I Cor. 10:1. We are baptized \i into\i0 Christ. Gal. 3:27.\par 2.\tab Don't COMPROMISE with Satan. \par \pard 3.\tab He will be trying to get your to compromise, by waiting till some other time to respond to the Lord's invitation. \i Give the Lord your \b full\b0 service, NOW!\cf1\i0\f0\fs24\par } LVAL^_ .{\rtf1\ansi\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fswiss\fprq2\fcharset0 Arial;}{\f2\fmodern\fprq1\fcharset0 Gettysburg;}{\f3\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f4\fscript\fprq2\fcharset0 Don Casual;}{\f5\fmodern\fprq1\fcharset0 SWFTE Century;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\lang1033\f0\fs24\par \pard\qc\cf0\b\f1\fs36 Walking Thru The Bible\fs28\par \pard\par \pard\qc\fs36 LEVITICUS\fs48\par \pard\b0\f2\fs20\par \pard\qc\b\i\f3 INTRODUCTION\b0\i0\par \pard\tab The first five books of the Bible are referred to as the Books of Law, or The Books of Moses. Leviticus is a continuation of the record begun in Genesis and Exodus. Without an acquaintance with these books it would not make much sense.\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \pard\b\i\f1\fs28 LEVITICUS\b0\i0\f4\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\fs20\par \pard\b\f3 Title:\b0 Our English title for the book comes to us from the Greek and means "pertaining to the Levites." The priests of Israel came from the tribe of Levi and this book is like a manual for their call and function. The Hebrew title for the book comes from the first word of the book, meaning "And He Called" and emphasizes the theme of God's call to holiness (cf. 11:45).\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \pard\b Authorship:\b0 The contents of the book was given to Moses in the two month period just after the erection of the Tabernacle at Mt. Sinai. Moses must have written the book between 1489 and 1451 B.C. somewhere between Mt. Sinai and Mt. Nebo, where he died (Deut. 34:1). Not only does the first verse (and some 55 other passages in the book) attribute the authorship to Moses, but Jesus quoted from the book and ascribed it to him. Twenty of the chapters begin "and the LORD spake unto Moses."\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \pard\b Purpose:\b0 The book of Exodus describes the Tabernacle and the book of Leviticus tells how it was to be used, and the holy sacrifices that were to be offered. Key word LVAL( s in the book are "priests" (189); "holy" (87); "blood" (86); "atonement" (45) and "sacrifice" (42);\par \tab The book shows that our holy God has appointed a way by which sinful man can come into His presence by means of sacrificial blood. The relationship is sustained only when the whole life is holy.\par \tab In Genesis we see man \b\i\f5 ruined\b0\i0\f3 , in Exodus we see man \b\i\f5 redeemed,\b0\i0\f3 and in Leviticus we see man \b\i\f5 worshipping.\b0\i0\f3\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\b\par \pard Key Verse:\b0 "Ye shall be holy, for I the LORD your God am holy," Leviticus 19:2. \cf1\f0\fs24\par } LVAL^_ 0{\rtf1\ansi\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fswiss\fprq2\fcharset0 Arial;}{\f2\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f3\fmodern\fprq1\fcharset0 Gettysburg;}{\f4\fscript\fprq2\fcharset0 Don Casual;}{\f5\fnil\fprq2\fcharset0 WP TypographicSymbols;}{\f6\fmodern\fprq1\fcharset0 SWFTE Century;}{\f7\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman MT Extra Bold;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\lang1033\f0\fs24\par \pard\qc\cf0\b\f1\fs36 Walking Thru The Bible\fs28\par \pard\par \pard\qc\fs36 NUMBERS\fs48\par \i\f2\fs20\par INTRODUCTION\b0\i0\par \pard\par \fs22\tab The first five books of the Bible are referred to as the Books of Law, or The Books of Moses.\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \pard\f3\page\b\i\f1 NUMBERS\b0\i0\f4\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \par \pard\b\f2 Who Wrote It:\b0 The book of Numbers begins "And the Lord spake unto Moses." His name occurs more than 225 times in the book, that is an average of over 6 times per chapter. \par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \pard\b\par Who Received It:\b0 The last verse in the book says the content was directed "unto the children of Israel" (36:13).\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \pard\b\par When/Where Written:\b0 The events recorded took place during a period of 38-39 years, or from one year and one month after the exodus from Egypt to the fortieth year and eleventh month (Num. 1;1; Deut. 1:3). \par \par \tab The book was written during the wilderness wanderings somewhere between the wilderness of Sinai and the plains of Moab by Jordan near Jericho (36:13).\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \par \pard\b Why Written:\b0 This fourth book of the Bible is called "Numbers" because of two "numberings" (census takings) of the Israelites (ch. 1 and 26). Perhaps in informing Israel of their numerical strength they are to learn of the inability of man to prosper while doubting or distrusting God. Notice that Israel had come from Egypt to Kedesh-Barnea in some two years, and coLVAL1uld have easily entered into Canaan in that time, but doubt, distrust, and such like, surfaced its ugly head, and Israel had to wander some 38 more years in the wilderness.\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \pard\b\par New Testament Links:\b0 Jesus is pictured in the book of Numbers through various types: for example:\par \par \pard\fi350\li-350 \f5 !\f2\tab He had no bone broken (9:12 & John 19:33-36). \par \f5 !\f2\tab He was offered as an unblemished sacrifice for sin outside the camp (19:1-10 & Hebrews 13:11, 12, John 19:17). \par \f5 !\f2\tab He was lifted up to give life to believers (21:4-11 & John 3:14-17; 12:32). \par \f5 !\f2\tab He was the Star of Jacob (24:7 & Matthew 2:2; Rev. 22:16). \par \f5 !\f2\tab Other ties include Moses' faithfulness (3:16; 12:7 & Hebrews 3:5-6). \par \par The reality and possibility of apostasy (25:1-9 & 1 Cor. 10:1-13); mistrust (11:14 & Heb. 3:8); murmuring (11:14 & Heb. 3); sin of Korah (or Core) 16:1 & Jude 11); Balaam's greed (Ch. 22-25 & Jude 11); looking back (11:5 & Acts 7:39); spiritual drink (20:11 & I Cor. 10:4), etc.\par \pard\par Key Verses: \tab\tab Numbers 14:28-34\par Key Words:\tab\tab Warfare, wandering, journeying\par Key Persons:\tab\tab Moses, Aaron, Miriam, Joshua, Caleb\par Key Thoughts:\tab\tab God's Discipline upon His rebellious children\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \pard\par \tab [The five books of Moses are equal to almost a quarter of the Old Testament and as large as the entire New Testament.]\par \f3\page\pard\qc\b\f2\fs28 The Manly Meekness of Moses\b0\fs20\par Numbers 12:3\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \pard\b\i Introduction\b0\i0\par \par \tab 1.\tab The Bible teaches both by precept and example. One can profit from inspired records of the conduct of both sinners and saints. In this lesson, we want to consider Moses, "the servant of the LORD."\par \par \tab 2.\tab Moses was born 3,500 years ago, yet today his name is common place. This lesson is concerned in particular with \b\i\f6 one\b0\i0\fLVAL22 of the characteristics of Moses that accounts for his greatness, namely, \b his manly meekness. \f0 "\i Now the man Moses was very meek, above all the men that were upon the face of the earth" (Numbers 12:3).\b0\i0\f2\par \tab\tab a.\tab The context of the passage is the rebellion of Miriam and Aaron against Moses (Num. 12).\par \par \b\i\f7 The Manly Meekness of Moses\b0\i0\f2\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \pard\par \tab In the hour of discouragement and tragedy, Moses manifested a manly meekness, a remarkable control of his passions. Notice a few of the factors which no doubt helped Moses to attain such manly meekness:\par \par \tab 1.\tab\b Moses believed and revered God.\par \b0\tab 2.\tab\b Moses was remarkably unselfish.\par \tab\tab\b0 a. He could have possibly become a Pharaoh in Egypt.\par \tab\tab b. He could have made himself a king in the wilderness.\par \tab\tab c. Hebrews 11:24-2 7.\par \tab 3.\tab\b Moses had disciplined his will power.\b0\par \tab 4.\tab\b Moses was a man of prayer.\b0\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \par \pard\b\i\f7 Two Great Men of Meekness\b0\i0\f2\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \par \pard\tab The two greatest to walk on this earth-- Jesus the Son of God, and Moses, the greatest mere man who ever lived. One of their greatest characteristics and qualities was their meekness.\par \tab 1)\tab Moses (Numbers 12:3)\tab\tab\par \tab 2)\tab Jesus (Matthew 11:29)\par \par Meekness is characterized by a willingness to suffer wrong rather than do wrong.\par \tab 1) Moses Num. 12:1-7\tab\tab\par \tab 2) Jesus-- being crucified.\par Meekness is \b not \b0 weakness, nor an indication of spinelessness, but it is "strength under control." Jesus quoted much O.T. Scripture regarding \b\i meekness.\b0\i0 Isa. 61:1; Psa, 37:11 (Matt. 5:5).\par \par \tab Paul entreated meekness and gentleness.\tab 2 Cor. 10:1; Gal. 5:23; Gal. 6:1; Eph. 4:2; Titus 3:2; 1 Peter 3:4.\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \par \pard\b\i\f6 Conclusion\b0\i0\f2 :\tab James 1:lLVAL|21 "Receive with meekness the ... " \par \cf1\f0\fs24\par } LVAL^_ 4{\rtf1\ansi\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fswiss\fprq2\fcharset0 Arial;}{\f2\fmodern\fprq1\fcharset0 Gettysburg;}{\f3\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f4\fmodern\fprq1\fcharset0 SWFTE Century;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\lang1033\f0\fs24\par \pard\qc\cf0\b\f1\fs40 Walking Thru The Bible\fs28\par \pard\par \pard\qc\fs36 DEUTERONOMY\fs48\par \pard\b0\f2\fs20\par \pard\qc\b\i\f3 INTRODUCTION\b0\i0\par \pard\par \fs22\tab The first five books of the Bible are referred to as the Books of Law, or The Books of Moses. \par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \par \pard\b\i\f1 DEUTERONOMY\i0\f3\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \pard\par \tab\b0 The title of the last book of the Pentateuch in the English comes from the Greek \i Deuteronomion, \i0 which means "\b\i\f4 the second law"\b0\i0\f3 or \b\i\f4 "the repeated law." \b0\i0\f3 \par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \pard\par \tab The book was given just before they entered Canaan in the 40th year after they had come out of Egypt (1:3). It was given because many of them had not witnessed the transactions at Mt. Sinai, the former generation having all died except Joshua and Caleb. It was given to impress their hearts with a deep sense of their obligation to God, and to prepare them for the inheritance which God had prepared for them.\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \par \pard\tab While Leviticus was addressed to the spiritual leaders of Israel, Deuteronomy was addressed to the common people for every day guidelines for godliness.\par \par \tab The ordinances of Exodus, Leviticus and Numbers had regulated their nomadic life in the wilderness. Now as they were about to settle down in their own land some adjustments were necessary. This book provides these.\par \par \b Their Charge:\b0 \b\i\f4 "Go in and possess the land which I have given you."\b0\i0\f3 (1:8, 21, 39; 2:5, 9, 19).\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \pard\b\par Contents of the Book:\b0 ThereLVAL are five separate discourses of Moses in the book plus a song of Moses and the final chapter containing a record of the death of Moses which is believed to have been written by Joshua. Three "Looks" of the book:\par \par \tab 1) Looking back over the forty years, ch. 1-4\par \tab\tab a.\tab Learning from the past\par \par \tab 2) Looking up to know God's will, ch. 5-26\par \tab\tab a.\tab A review of God's Laws for Israel\par \par \tab 3) Looking out into the future, ch. 27-34\par \pard\fi-392\li392\tab\tab a.\tab A solemn warning, ch. 27-28\par \tab\tab b.\tab The Covenant renewed, ch. 29-30\par \tab\tab c.\tab The last counsels of Moses, ch. 31\par \tab\tab d.\tab The Song of Moses, ch. 32\par \tab\tab e.\tab Moses final charge and farewell, ch. 33\par \pard\tab\tab f.\tab The death of Moses, ch. 34\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \pard\b\par Deuteronomy in the NT:\b0 The book is quoted some 85 times in the NT and only six NT books fail to quote it. It ranks among the \i four\i0 most quoted OT books. It was one of the favorites of Jesus and was often quoted by him.\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \pard\par \tab [The five books of Moses are equal to almost a quarter of the Old Testament and as large as the entire New Testament.]\par \f2\page\b\f3\fs28\par } LVAL^_ 6{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fdecor\fprq2\fcharset0 Cooper;}{\f2\fscript\fprq2\fcharset0 Don Casual;}{\f3\fmodern\fprq1\fcharset0 Gettysburg;}{\f4\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f5\fmodern\fprq1\fcharset0 SWFTE Century;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\lang1033\f0\fs24\par \pard\qc\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1112\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\cf0\b\f1\fs36 Walking Thru The Bible\par JOSHUA\b0\f2\fs48\par \pard\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1112\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\f3\fs20\par \f4\par \pard\qc\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1112\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\b\i\fs22 INTRODUCTION\b0\i0\par \pard\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1112\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\fs24\par A. \b\i\f5 AUTHOR\b0\i0\f4\par \tab The book of Joshua was composed by Joshua himself. The closing section of the book that tells of his death and burial was probably written by the priest Eleazar. But Joshua is specifically identified as the author of 24:1-26, and the earlier parts of the book were clearly written by an eyewitness of the events recorded, and not long after the events happened (6:25).\par \par B.\tab\b\i\f5 BACKGROUND\b0\i0\f4\par \tab The book describes the conquest and division of the land of Canaan and is set against the background of the corrupt and brutal features ofLVAL7 Canaanite religion. The Canaanite worship included prostitution of both sexes, infant sacrifice, and other evils for which God commanded the israelites to exterminate the inhabitants of Canaan. The conquest by Joshua and Israel was God's judgment upon them for their wickedness. Much of the spiritual problems that Israel had later in drifting into idolatry herself was due to the fact that the Canaanites were not completely destroyed. As a result their religion was tolerated and frequently absorbed by the Israelites.\par \par C.\tab\b\i\f5 CHARACTER\b0\i0\f4\par \tab Joshua was born in Egypt and may have served in Pharaoh's army (See Josephus). In any case, he was well qualified to command the Israelite forces against the Amalekites at Rephidim (Exodus 17:8-16). He served as personal attendant to Moses during the year at Mt. Sinai (Ex. 24:13). As the representative of the tribe of Ephraim, he scouted the land of Canaan with the other 11 spies and, with Caleb, opposed the majority report not to try to conquer the land (Numbers 14:6-9). Before Moses' death he was commissioned as successor (Numbers 27:18-23), and led the people in their conquest of Canaan. His outstanding qualities were faith, courage, and devotion to the law of God.\par \par D.\tab\b\i\f5 DATE\b0\i0\f4\par \tab The exodus from Egypt probably occurred around 1448 BC and the conquest of Canaan under Joshua took place around 1400 BC.\par \par E.\tab\b\i\f5 EMPHASIS\b0\i0\f4\par \par \tab The book of Joshua emphasizes (1) the faithfulness of God to give Israel the land of Canaan (cf. Genesis 13:15); (2) the importance of the written Law of God (Joshua 1:8; 8:32-35; 23:6-16; 24:26-27); and (3) the holiness of God in judgment the sins of the Canaanites (cf. Deuteronomy 7:1-6).\par \par \pard\par [Graphic]\par \pard\qc\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1112\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280LVAL8\tx18000\tx18720\f3\par \pard\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1112\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\qc\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1112\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\b\i\f5 OUTLINE of the Book of JOSHUA\b0\i0\f4\par \pard\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1112\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par I.\tab\b Entering the Land of Canaan, 1:1 - 5:15\b0\par \tab A.\tab The Commission of God to Joshua, 1:1-9\par \tab B.\tab The Command of Joshua to the People, 1:10-18\par \tab C.\tab The Canvassing of Jericho: Rahab and the Spies, 2:1-24\par \tab D.\tab The Crossing of the Jordan River, 3:1-17\par \tab E.\tab The Commemoration of the Crossing, 4:1-24\par \tab F.\tab The Circumcision of the People, 5:1-12\par \tab G.\tab The Captain of the Lord's Army, 5:13-15.\par \par \b II. Conquering the Land of Canaan, 6:1 - 12:24\b0\par \tab A.\tab Conquest of Central Canaan, 6:1 - 8:35\par \pard\fi-392\li392\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1112\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab\tab 1.\tab Victory at Jericho, 6:1-27\par \tab\tab 2.\tab Defeat at Ai: Achan's sin, 7:1-26\par \tab\tab 3.\tab Victory at Ai, 8:1-29\par \tab\tab 4.\tab Worship at Ebal and Gerizim, 8:30-35\par \pard\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1112\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tLVAL9ab B.\tab Conquest of Southern Canaan, 9:1 - 10:43\par \pard\fi-392\li392\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1112\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab\tab 1.\tab Deception of The Gibeonites, 9:1-27\par \tab\tab 2.\tab Destruction of the amorite coalition, 10:1-43\par \pard\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1112\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab C.\tab Conquest of Northern Canaan, 1:1-15\par \tab D.\tab Summary of the Conquest, 11:16 - 12:24\par \par \b III. Dividing the Land of Canaan, 13:1 - 24:33\b0\par \tab A.\tab Instructions to Joshua, 13:1-7\par \tab B.\tab Division of Transjordan, 13:8-33\par \tab C.\tab Division of Canaan, 14:1 - 19:51\par \pard\fi-392\li392\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1112\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab\tab 1.\tab Introduction, 14:1-5\par \tab\tab 2.\tab Inheritance of Judah, 14:6 - 15:63\par \tab\tab 3.\tab Inheritance of Ephraim, 16:1-10\par \tab\tab 4.\tab Inheritance of half-tribe of Manasseh, 17:1-18\par \tab\tab 5.\tab Survey of remaining land, 18:1-10\par \tab\tab 6.\tab Inheritance of Benjamin, 18:11-28\par \tab\tab 7.\tab Inheritance of Simeon, 19:1-9\par \tab\tab 8.\tab Inheritance of Zebulun, 19:10-16\par \tab\tab 9.\tab Inheritance of Issachar, 19:17-23\par \tab\tab 10.\tab Inheritance of Asher, 19:24-31\par \tab\tab 11.\tab Inheritance of Naphtali, 19:32-39\par \tab\tab 12.\tab Inheritance of Dan, 19:40-48\par \tab\tab 13.\tab Special inheritances, 19:49-51\par \pard\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1112\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx93LVAL:60\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab D.\tab Cities of Refuge, 20:1-9\par \tab E.\tab Cities of the Levites, 21:1-45\par \tab F.\tab Joshua's Farewell Messages, 22:1 - 24:28\par \pard\fi-392\li392\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1112\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab\tab 1.\tab To the two-and-a-half tribes, 22:1-34\par \tab\tab 2.\tab To the rulers, 23:1-16\par \tab\tab 3.\tab To the people, 24:1-28\par \pard\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1112\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab G.\tab The Death of Joshua, 24:29-33\par \par \pard\qc\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1112\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\b Some Typical and Spiritual Lessons For Us\b0\par \pard\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1112\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\fi350\li-350\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1112\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 1.\tab We need not entertain any doubts about the goodness and justice of God in dispossessing the Canaanites.\par \pard\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1112\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab a.\tab For God to have alloLVAL;wed them to remain in their abominations would have been an "insufferable affront to his righteousness."\par \tab b.\tab Leviticus 18:24-25 shows that they were simply reaping the fruit of their sowing.\par \pard\fi350\li-350\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1112\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 2.\tab Sin always hinders God's people in their pursuit of victory in any endeavor. (Joshua 6)\par 3.\tab The God of Joshua was a personal, yet supernatural being, capable of performing the most awe-inspiring miracles (Cf. Joshua 3:14-17; 10:12-14).\par 4.\tab The book reveals two great reasons why we fail to possess our possessions that God has given us.\par \pard\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1112\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab a.\tab Disobedience to God's commands (Joshua 23:15-16).\par \tab b.\tab Slackness in taking our possessions as seven tribes of Israel were (Joshua 18:3).\par \par \f3\page\pard\qc\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1112\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\b\i\f4 "\fs36 Choose You This Day"\b0\i0\fs24\par \fs22 Joshua 24\par \pard\sl216\slmult1\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1112\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\fs24 Introduction\par \tab 1.\tab Joshua was old and advanced in years (23:1). He was ready to go the way of all the earth (23:14).\par \tab 2.\tab He bids farewell to the eastern tribes (ch. 22); to the leaders (ch. 23); and to all the people at Shechem (ch. 24).\par \tab 3.LVAL<\tab The purpose of this farewell speech is to get the people to resolve to serve God.\par \tab 4.\tab Joshua issued a challenge in v. 15 \b\i\f5\fs20 "Choose you this day whom you will serve... but as for me and my house we will serve the Lord."\b0\i0\f4\fs24\par \pard\fi-392\li392\sl216\slmult1\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1112\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab\tab a.\tab The wonderful influence of Joshua is seen in v. 32.\par \tab\tab b.\tab There are some things about v. 15 we want to observe.\par \pard\sl216\slmult1\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1112\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\fi350\li-350\sl216\slmult1\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1112\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\b I.\tab God Has Granted Us Certain Opportunities of Choice.\par \pard\sl216\slmult1\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1112\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\b0\tab A.\tab It is a wonderful blessing to have choices in life. There are several popular theories that minimize our ability to \i choose\i0 our destination.\par \pard\fi-392\li392\sl216\slmult1\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1112\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab\tab 1.\tab The popular doctrine of \b\i fatalism.\b0\i0 "What is to be will be, so why try."\par \tab\tab 2.\tab The fatalist thinks there are no chLVAL=oices in life, that everything is fixed. But Joshua 24:15 refutes this theory. The Bible puts the responsibility of choice squarely upon the individual.\par \tab\tab 3.\tab Deut. 30:19,20; 1 Kings 18:21; Matt. 11:28; John 5:40\par \pard\sl216\slmult1\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1112\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab B.\tab Some argue that human conduct is completely conditioned upon physical heredity and environment.\par \pard\fi-392\li392\sl216\slmult1\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1112\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab\tab 1.\tab These may exert an influence but man can't blame these for his misconduct.\par \tab\tab 2.\tab We must realize our responsibility and "cop out."\par \pard\sl216\slmult1\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1112\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\fi350\li-350\sl216\slmult1\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1112\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\b II.\tab Notice the Time Element of Free Choice.\b0\par \pard\sl216\slmult1\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1112\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab A.\tab "Choose you \i this day\i0 ..." The time element often has a bearing upon our opportunity of choice. Sometimes the passage of time closes some of the doors to free choice.\par \tab B.\tab 2 Cor. 6;2; Hebrews 4:7. Eccl. 12:1.  LVAL Prov. \par \par \b III. What Are Some of the Choices That Are Open To Us?\b0\par \tab A.\tab Joshua challenged to choose which God we will serve.\par \tab B.\tab What gods are competing for our loyalty today?\par \pard\fi-392\li392\sl216\slmult1\tx0\tx370\tx720\tx1112\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab\tab 1.\tab Mammon -- Matthew 6:24\par \tab\tab 2.\tab Pleasures of this world -- Hebrews 11:25 \par \pard\tab\tab 3.\tab The Lord God of Heaven -- Matthew 6:33\par \cf1\f0\par } LVAL^_ ?{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\fmodern\fprq1\fcharset0 SWFTE Century;}{\f1\fdecor\fprq2\fcharset0 Cooper;}{\f2\fscript\fprq2\fcharset0 Don Casual;}{\f3\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f4\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f5\fmodern\fprq1\fcharset0 Gettysburg;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\lang1033\f0\fs8\par \pard\qc\b\f1\fs36 Walking Thru The Bible\par JUDGES \b0\f2\fs48\par \pard\f3\fs24\par \pard\qc\b\i\fs28 JUDGES\b0\i0\fs20\par \pard\fs24\par \b\tab Author:\b0 There is no statement or implication about the authorship of this 21 chapter book. Inspiration does not give us this information and we have only a tradition attributing the book to Samuel.\par \par \b\tab Situation:\b0 The book is a continuation of the history of the Jews in Canaan after their God-led deliverance from Egypt and the conquest of the land by Joshua. It is a book about and to the children of Israel (Judges 1:1). \par \par \b\tab When Written:\b0 The date of the book of Judges can be set with fair accuracy. Since the book is a continuation of history following the book of Joshua it is obvious that it was written after the death Joshua, or after 1421 BC. \par \tab It was written even later than this, for Judges 18:1 and 19:1 imply that there was a king in Israel at the time of writing. That would necessitate a date of 1095 BC or later. \par \tab Based upon Judges 1:21, 29, it is believe that the book was written about 1000 BC. That would be during the lifetime of Samuel and the reign of the kings. There is neither an inspired statement nor an implication as to the place of composition.\par \par \b\tab Why Written:\b0 The book of Judges is chiefly a history of the Jews under 13 of the 15 judges: Othniel, Ehud, Shamgar, Deborah, Gideon, Abimelech, Tola, Jair, Jephthah, Ibzan, Elan, Abdon and Samson. Eli and Samuel are found in the book of First Samuel.\par \tab We see a cycle of four stages of behavior that the peLVAL@ople of the time of the Judges continually repeated: (1) sin, (2) oppression, (3) repentance, and (4) deliverance. \par \tab The book seems to have been written to give the Jews a history of their life in the promised land. However, the message that seems prominent is: Obey God and enjoy blessings; disobey God and suffer oppression. It is also seen that people can, and often do, depart from God. There has always been a need for someone like the judges to call God's people back to Him.\par \par \b\tab Lesson:\b0 Let us remember that we can fall from God's grace (cf. also Hebrews 12:15). May we realize that repentance is necessary when we fall and that repentance and obedience will bring deliverance.\par \cf1\f4\par \par \cf0\b\f3 Historical Outline\b0\par \par \pard\fi350\li-350\tx370\tqr\tx9360\b I.\tab Social and Religious Decay after the Days of Joshua - ch 1-2\b0\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \pard\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tqr\tx9360\tab 1.\tab Failures - Ch. 1\par \pard\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tqr\tx9360\tab 2.\tab Compromise, Departures, God's Anger - Ch. 2\par \pard\tx720\tx1440\tqr\tx9360\tab 3.\tab Heathen scourges, Religious-political cycles - 3:1-4\par \pard\par \pard\fi350\li-350\tx370\tx1090\tqr\tx9360\b II.\tab Oppressions and Deliverers - 3:5 - 16:31\b0\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \pard\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tqr\tx9360\tab 1. Mesopotamians - 1. Othniel - 3:5-11\par \pard\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tqr\tx9360\tab 2. Moabites\tab\tab - 2. Ehud - 3:12-30\par \tab 3. Philistines\tab\tab - 3. Shamgar - 3:31\par \tab 4. Canaanites \tab\tab - 4. Deborah - ch. 4 - 5\par \pard\tab\tab\tab\tab - 5. Barak - \par \pard\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tqr\tx9360\tab 5. Midianites\tab\tab - 6. Gideon - ch. 6 - 10\par \pard\tab\tab\tab\tab - ?. Abimelech (?)\par \tab\tab\tab\tab - 7. Tola\par \tab\tab\tab\tab - 8. Jair\par \pard\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tqr\tx9360\tab 6. Ammonites\tab\tab - 9. Jephthah - ch. 11LVALA - 12\par \pard\tab\tab\tab\tab -10. Ibzan\par \tab\tab\tab\tab -11. Elon\par \tab\tab\tab\tab -12. Abdon\par \pard\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tqr\tx9360\tab 7. Philistines\tab\tab -13. Samson - ch. 13 - 16\par \pard\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tqr\tx9360\tab\tab\tab\tab -14. Eli - (1 Samuel)\par \tab\tab\tab\tab -15. Samuel - (1 Samuel)\par \pard\par \pard\tqr\tx9360\b III. Insets -- Incidents of the Judges Period - Judges 17 - 21\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \pard\b0\tab 1. The State of Religion Depicted \par \tab\tab a.\tab Religion of Micah and his house of gods - ch. 17\par \pard\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tqr\tx9360\tab\tab b.\tab Religion of the Danites - ch. 18\par \pard\tab 2.\tab The State of Social Life Depicted\par \pard\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tqr\tx9360\tab\tab a.\tab The outrage of Gibeah - ch. 19\par \tab\tab b.\tab Civil war - ch. 20\par \tab\tab c.\tab The plight of Benjamin - ch. 21\par \pard\par \par \f5\page\pard\qc\b\f3 Applications and Lessons From the Book of Judges\b0\par \pard\par \pard\fi350\li-350 1.\tab Judges depicts a cycle of history often repeated:\par \pard\tab a.\tab The people fall away from God (apostasy)\par \tab b.\tab God permits enemies to fall upon them (oppression)\par \tab c.\tab Under oppression the people repent and call upon God (repentance)\par \tab d.\tab God called out a leader to deliver (deliverance)\par \pard\fi350\li-350 2.\tab National decay and religious problems will always happen when "Every man does that which is right in his own eyes." (Judges 17:6; 21:25).\par \pard\tab a.\tab Today in our nation, every man largely does that which is right in his own eyes and national decay has set in.\par \tab b.\tab In religious circles no central source of authority is recognized.\par \tab c.\tab "No king in Israel" was the reason for the anarchy in Israel. God was still King, but wasn't recognized as such. That is our situation also today.\par \pard\fi350\li-350 3.\tab Difficulty led the Jews back to dependanc|LVALe upon God and with renewed dependance upon God they comprehended the need for repentance.\par \pard\tab a.\tab Samson's cry was typical (16:28).\par \tab b.\tab Difficulties become avenues leading back to God.\par \pard\fi350\li-350 4.\tab God uses men to achieve His will.\par \pard\tab a.\tab He raised up judges among the Jews.\par \tab b.\tab He raised up the apostles in first century.\par \tab c.\tab God's work needs god-fearing leaders.\par \pard\fi350\li-350 5.\tab "In his own eyes" is a trouble in the church today.\par \pard\tab a.\tab The Jews sank lower and lower living to own desires.\par \tab b.\tab Christians sink lower-- living to own desires.\par \pard\fi350\li-350 6.\tab Like the Jews we have received a rich spiritual heritage.\par \pard\tab a.\tab The generation after Joshua "which knew not the Lord, nor yet the works which he had done for Israel." (Judges 2:20)\par \tab b.\tab Our heritage began at Pentecost, Acts 2:42.\par \tab c.\tab What heritage will we pass on to younger generation?\par \pard\fi350\li-350 7.\tab Ruth's choice sets before us a great example (Ruth 1:16)\par \pard\tab a.\tab She chose the true God- "Thy God shall be my God"\par \tab b.\tab She chose the right path- "Whither thou goest I will go."\par \tab c.\tab She chose a godly home- "Where thou lodgest I will lodge."\par \tab d.\tab She chose godly associates- "Thy people shall be my people."\par \tab e.\tab She made a wise choice-- a personal choice-- a determined choice-- and she was rewarded for her choice. \f5\par \par \par \par \cf1\f4\par } LVAL^_ C{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\fmodern\fprq1\fcharset0 SWFTE Century;}{\f1\fdecor\fprq2\fcharset0 Cooper;}{\f2\fscript\fprq2\fcharset0 Don Casual;}{\f3\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f4\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\lang1033\f0\fs8\par \pard\qc\b\f1\fs36 Walking Thru The Bible\par RUTH\b0\f2\fs48\par \pard\f3\fs24\par \pard\qc\b\i\fs28 RUTH\b0\i0\fs24\par \pard\par \b\tab Author:\b0 The 4 chapter book of Ruth does not contain the name of its author. Therefore, we cannot speak with any certainty, but most scholars think Samuel penned the book.\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \pard\b\tab Situation:\b0 The book is another important part of Jewish history. It gives a link in the seed-line of the coming Christ. Perhaps this part of Jewish history pertaining to the coming Christ is most memorable because it is presented as a love story. There is pictured a loving husband, Elimelech, in a time of famine (1:1), a loving wife who was supportive of her husband's move (1:4), two loving sons, Mahlon and Chilion (1:1,2) who became husbands (1:4), and two loving daughters-in-law, Orpah and Ruth (1:6-14).\par \tab However, the primary love story has to do with the love of Ruth for her mother-in-law (1:14-22). The love was repaid with a husband, Boaz, and the blessing of bearing a child who would be in the seed-line of the Christ (4:17-22). How this brief bit of history must have thrilled the Jews when they heard and read it.\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\b\par \pard\tab When Written:\b0 The events of the book of Ruth took place during the period of the Judges (verse 1 says \b\i\f0 "when the judges ruled"\b0\i0\f3 ) and hence it's location in the Old Testament following that book. Ruth 4:17-22 gives an abbreviated genealogy from Pharez to David. David was the second of Israel's kings under the united kingdom (1 Samuel 9:27; 10:1; 15:1, 12, 13). Thus David had been born at the time thzLVALe book was written down. With these facts we can date the writing of the book of Ruth to around 1100 BC. The last verses of the book date its composition in the days of Samuel whom we believe to have penned it by inspiration.\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\b\par \pard\tab Why Written:\b0 There is no stated purpose within the book itself, however, we see one thing that is most important--information about the lineage of the Christ. God's providence is seen in His care for the seed through which Jesus would come. (Compare Matthew 1:5-6,\b\i "And Boaz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse; and Jesse begat David the king." \b0\i0 Matthew goes on to show that Christ came through that line (cf. Matthew 1:16). What God has promised He is able and faithful to do.\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\b\par \pard\tab New Testament Ties:\b0 Matthew 1:5 refers to Ruth 4:13-17 and so does Luke 3:31-32. The principles of family ties exemplified in Ruth are magnified in the second covenant. It serves as an example of God's love for the Gentiles also.\par \par \cf1\f4\par } LVAL^_ E{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fmodern\fprq1\fcharset0 SWFTE Century;}{\f2\fdecor\fprq2\fcharset0 Cooper;}{\f3\fscript\fprq2\fcharset0 Don Casual;}{\f4\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\lang1033\f0\fs24\par \cf0\f1\fs8\par \pard\qc\b\f2\fs36 Walking Thru The Bible\par \pard\par \pard\qc 1 & 2 SAMUEL\b0\f3\fs4\par \pard\par \par \par \par \b\f4\fs20 AUTHOR:\b0 Much of these two books were written by the prophet whose name the books bear, \b\i Samuel\b0\i0 . But not all of it could be authored by him, for it records his death and some subsequent events. I Chronicles 29:29-30 provides the information for us that the material in this time of Israel's history was recorded by Samuel, and the prophets Nathan and Gad who followed him.\par \tab Samuel was Judge, Prophet and Priest. He was a Levite, a descendant of Kohath (1 Chron. 6:26, 33), and was not redeemed at birth but was dedicated to the Lord from his infancy (thus he belonged to God and God's use). Geographically he was an Ephraimite.\par \par \b DATE:\b0 First Samuel begins with the birth of Samuel in about 1100 BC to the death of King Saul in 1010 BC. Second Samuel begins at that time frame and continues with Israel's history till the death of David in 970 BC.\par \par \b STRUCTURE:\b0 The events of 1st and 2nd Samuel cover roughly 130 years. The lives of three great men of this period overlap in the first book. The prominent characters of FIRST SAMUEL are:\par \tab SAMUEL: The Last of the Judges\tab -- Ch. 1 - 8\par \tab SAUL:\tab The First of the Kings\tab -- Ch. 8 - 15\par \tab DAVID:\tab The Anointed Successor -- Ch. 16 - 31\par \par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \pard The book of SECOND SAMUEL is the "Book of David's Reign." It opens with David reigning in Judah immediately after Saul's death. The book closes just before David's death when he "was old and LVALFstricken in year." Its structure looks like this:\par \tab David's Triumphs\tab\tab -- Ch. 1 - 12\par \tab David's Troubles \tab\tab -- Ch. 13 - 24\par \par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \pard\b IMPORTANT CHARACTERS:\b0 Three great characters and many other important ones, are found in this time of Israel's history. We are probably more familiar with the stories of this part of the Old Testament than any other. \par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \pard\tab The stories of Eli, Samuel, Saul and David stand at the forefront, but also there are the stories of Saul's general Abner, and David's general Joab, and of Goliath, Jonathan and the rebellion of David's son Absalom against his father, and David and Bathsheba's sin which all occur within the time frame of these two books of the Old Testament. There are many lessons to be learned from man's weakness and sin and God's love and forgiveness. We learn that obedience will be rewarded and disobedience will be severely punished.\par \b\par \fs22 OUTLINE:\b0 A more detailed outline of\b\i\f1\fs20 First Samuel \b0\i0\f4\fs22 would be:\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \pard\b Ch. 1 - 12\tab Judgeship of Samuel\b0\par \tab 1:1-2:11\tab\tab Birth and infancy of Samuel\par \tab 2:12-3:21\tab Childhood of Samuel\par \tab 4:1-22\tab\tab Loss of the ark and end of Eli's house\par \tab 5 - 7\tab\tab Captivity of the Ark\par \tab 8 - 10\tab\tab Installation of Saul as Israel's first king\par \tab 11 - 12\tab\tab Samuel's retirement\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \pard\b Ch. 13 - 31\tab Reign of Saul\tab\tab\tab\b0\par \tab 13 - 14\tab\tab Early days of Saul's reign and victories\par \tab 15\tab\tab God's rejection of Saul\par \tab 16\tab\tab David chosen as Saul's successor\par \tab 17\tab\tab David's meeting with Goliath\par \tab 18\tab\tab Saul's reception of David into his court\par \tab 19\tab\tab David's flight from Saul's court\par \tab 20\tab\tab David's farewell to Jonathan\par \tab 21\tab\tab David's flight from Saul to Gath\par \tab 22 - 23\LVAL tab\tab Saul's reprisals against & pursuit of David\par \tab 24\tab\tab Saul's life spared by David\par \tab 24 - 26\tab\tab David's continued flight from Saul\par \tab 27\tab\tab David's second flight to Gath\par \tab 28 -29\tab\tab Preparations for Saul's last battle\par \tab 30\tab\tab David's return to Ziklag\par \tab 31\tab\tab Saul's last battle, his and Jonathan's death.\par \par \pard\qc\b\fs24 Some Lessons For Us From The Book of First Samuel\b0\par \pard\fs22\par \pard\fi350\li-350 1.\tab From Eli, Samuel, and David we learn that it is possible for great men to fail as fathers.\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \pard\fi350\li-350 2.\tab From Saul we also learn that great advantages and remarkable opportunities do not guarantee success.\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \pard\fi350\li-350 3.\tab We learn that there is nothing that will take the place of obedience to God (I\~Samuel 15:22).\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \pard\fi350\li-350 4.\tab The experiences of the past are recorded to provide lessons of warning and encouragement for the present (Romans 15:4).\par \pard\par \par \cf1\f0\fs24\par } LVAL^_ H{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\fdecor\fprq2\fcharset0 Cooper;}{\f1\fscript\fprq2\fcharset0 Don Casual;}{\f2\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f3\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f4\fmodern\fprq1\fcharset0 Gettysburg;}} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\qc\lang1033\b\f0\fs36 Walking Thru The Bible\par \pard\par \pard\qc 2 SAMUEL\b0\f1\fs4\par \pard\par \par \par \par \b\f2\fs20 AUTHOR:\b0 Much of these 1 and 2nd Samuel were written by the prophet whose name the books bear, \b\i Samuel\b0\i0 . But not all of it could be authored by him, for it records his death and some subsequent events. I Chronicles 29:29-30 provides the information for us that the material in this time of Israel's history was recorded by Samuel, and the prophets Nathan and Gad who followed him.\par \tab Samuel was Judge, Prophet and Priest. He was a Levite, a descendant of Kohath (1 Chron. 6:26, 33), and was not redeemed at birth but was dedicated to the Lord from his infancy (thus he belonged to God and God's use). Geographically he was an Ephraimite.\par \par \b DATE:\b0 First Samuel begins with the birth of Samuel in about 1100 BC to the death of King Saul in 1010 BC. Second Samuel begins at that time frame and continues with Israel's history till the death of David in 970 BC.\par \par \b STRUCTURE:\b0 The events of 1st and 2nd Samuel cover roughly 130 years. The lives of three great men of this period overlap in the first book. The prominent characters of FIRST SAMUEL are:\par \tab SAMUEL: The Last of the Judges\tab -- Ch. 1 - 8\par \tab SAUL:\tab The First of the Kings\tab -- Ch. 8 - 15\par \tab DAVID:\tab The Anointed Successor -- Ch. 16 - 31\par \par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \pard The book of SECOND SAMUEL is the "Book of David's Reign." It opens with David reigning in Judah immediately after Saul's death. The book closes just before David's death when he "was old and stricken in year." Its structure looks like this:\par \tab David's TriLVALIumphs\tab\tab -- Ch. 1 - 12\par \tab David's Troubles \tab\tab -- Ch. 13 - 24\par \par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \pard\b IMPORTANT CHARACTERS:\b0 Three great characters and many other important ones, are found in this time of Israel's history. We are probably more familiar with the stories of this part of the Old Testament than any other. \par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \pard\tab The stories of Eli, Samuel, Saul and David stand at the forefront, but also there are the stories of Saul's general Abner, and David's general Joab, and of Goliath, Jonathan and the rebellion of David's son Absalom against his father, and David and Bathsheba's sin which all occur within the time frame of these two books of the Old Testament. There are many lessons to be learned from man's weakness and sin and God's love and forgiveness. We learn that obedience will be rewarded and disobedience will be severely punished.\par \b\par \f3\fs22 An Outline of \fs20 Second Samuel:\b0\f2\fs22\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \pard\b Ch. 1 - 12 - David's Triumphs\b0\par \tab 1 - 4\tab David at Hebron (Civil war period)\par \tab 5 - 12\tab David King of all Israel at Jerusalem\par \tab 7:8-16\tab The Davidic Covenant\par \tab 8-10\tab David's reign at its highest - victory abounds\par \tab 11\tab David's great sin\par \tab 12\tab David's confession\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\b\par \pard Ch. 13 - 24 - David's Troubles\b0\par \tab 13-14\tab David has problems with his children\par \tab 15-18\tab Absalom's rebellion\par \tab 19-24\tab David is forgiven, his kingdom reestablished.\par \f4\page\pard\qc\b\f2\fs24 Some Lessons from the Book of Second Samuel\b0\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\fs22\par \pard\fi350\li-350 1.\tab In David we see something of how God providentially cares for those whose heart are set on him and who want to do His will.\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \pard\fi350\li-350 2.\tab From the time of Israel's civil war between generals Joab and Abner we learn a lesson about the folly of division (A house divided LVALJcannot stand).\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \pard\fi350\li-350 3.\tab There is a major lesson to be learned from David on the folly of fleshly lusts which war against the soul.\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \pard\fi350\li-350 4.\tab We can learn a great lesson on the proper attitude needed for the heart and how one must deal with sin in his life.\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \pard\fi350\li-350 5.\tab We learn that truly God's grace and mercy is great!\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \pard\fi350\li-350 6.\tab Other thought-provoking lessons to be learned:\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \pard\tab a.\tab David recognized the chief good even in his enemies (2\~Samuel 2:33, 38).\par \tab b.\tab The contents of a prayer from a sincere and thankful heart (2 Samuel 7:18-29).\par \tab c.\tab The proper attitude in the death of a child (2 Samuel 22-23)\par \tab d.\tab The kind of friend that no one needs (2 Samuel 13:1-3).\par \tab e.\tab The feelings of old age (2 Samuel 19:35).\par \tab f.\tab When it is better to fall into God's hands rather than men's (2 Samuel 24:14).\par \par \f4\page\pard\qc\b\f2\fs36 David and Mephibosheth\b0\par \i\fs28 2 Samuel 9\i0\fs22\par \pard Introduction:\par \pard\fi350\li-350 1.\tab The story of David and Mephibosheth is one of the many fine stories in the Old Testament with a great lesson for us today (Romans 15:4).\par 2.\tab It points out some of the finer virtues of a good character and emphasizes the value of good friendships and their effect in later life.\par 3.\tab The background on the story of Mephibosheth (2 Samuel 4).\par \pard\tab\par \b\fs24 I.\tab DAVID and MEPHIBOSHETH\b0\fs22\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \pard\fi350\li-350 1.\tab David had a desire to remember for good Saul and Jonathan (2\~Samuel 9:1) "Is there anyone left of the house of Saul that I may show him kindness for Jonathan's sake?"\par \pard\tab a.\tab Our thoughts in hours of quietness when alone show what we really are at heart.\par \tab b.\tab Do we fill our heart and dwell onLVAL  mistreatment we have received from others?\par \tab c.\tab Do we look for opportunities to do good?\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \pard\fi350\li-350 2.\tab From David we see the power of sacred associations and friendship of the past.\par \pard\tab a.\tab Evidently this thought came upon David as he walked down memory lane and his soul was touched again by his memories of Jonathan's friendship.\par \tab b.\tab The power of good memories can have long lasting effect upon others.\par \par \b\fs24 II. FOR JONATHAN'S SAKE\b0 (2 Samuel 9:7)\fs22\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \pard\fi350\li-350 1.\tab Children may be blessed after their parents are gone by good deeds done to others.\par 2.\tab Nothing could be done for Jonathan but that was no excuse for doing nothing. He could do the next best thing.\par \pard\tab a.\tab One person was overheard saying, "I don't know how I will ever be able to repay all the kindness shown me."\par \b\par CONCLUSION:\b0\par \pard\fi350\li-350 1.\tab Picture what David did "For Jonathan's Sake" for Mephibosheth.\par \pard 2.\tab Picture what God has done "For Jesus' Sake" for us.\par \tab a.\tab 2 Cor. 4:5; Eph. 4:32.\par 3.\tab What if Mephibosheth had rejected David's love? \par \par \b\fs20\par } LVAL^_ L{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fdecor\fprq2\fcharset0 Cooper;}{\f2\fscript\fprq2\fcharset0 Don Casual;}{\f3\fmodern\fprq1\fcharset0 Gettysburg;}{\f4\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\lang1033\f0\fs24\par \pard\qc\cf0\b\f1\fs36 Walking Thru The Bible\par 1 KINGS\b0\f2\fs48\par \pard\f3\fs20\par \par \pard\qc\b\i\f4\fs24 INTRODUCTION\b0\i0\par \pard\par \tab First and Second Kings are just a continuation of the Books of Samuel. As their name suggests, they record the events of the reign of Solomon and then the succeeding kings of Judah and Israel. In the Hebrew Bible 1\super st \nosupersub and 2\super nd\nosupersub Samuel form one book, 1\super st \nosupersub and 2\super nd\nosupersub Kings form a second, and 1\super st \nosupersub and 2\super nd \nosupersub Chronicles form a third book.\par \par \b Author:\b0 The Jews understood that the book was written my Jeremiah, and indeed there are many resemblances (cf. 2 Kings 24:18-25:30 and Jeremiah 52:1-34).\par \par \b Date:\b0 The books cover the time from Solomon's reign to the destruction of the temple and Jerusalem and the Babylonian captivity, a time span of about 400 years.\par \par \b Background:\b0 First Kings begins with the death of David and the chapters 1-11 deal with the reign of Solomon. The nation divided into two kingdoms when Solomon died ca. 930 BC.\par \tab The northern kingdom (Israel) was made up by ten tribes and during its existence till 722 BC it had nine dynasties and 19 kings. It was sometimes called by the name of its leading tribe, Ephraim.\par \tab The southern kingdom composed of two tribes was referred to by its leading tribe, Judah. It had only one dynasty (i.e., David's) and some 20 kings.\par \par \pard\qc\b\i\fs28 FIRST KINGS\par \b0\i0\fs24\par \pard\b Central Message:\b0 \i Division Because of Disobedience.\par \par \b\i0 Structure of LVALMFirst Kings:\par \pard\tx720\tqr\tldot\tx9360\b0\par I.\tab The Forty-Year Reign of King Solomon\tab Ch. 1-11\par \pard\tab 1.\tab Solomon was the last king to reign over a \i united\i0 Hebrew kingdom. He was but a young man (3:7) when he became king.\par \pard\tx720\tx1440\tqr\tldot\tx9360\tab 2.\tab Solomon prayed for wisdom and received it - 3\par \tab 3.\tab Builds temple of the Lord and dedicates its - 4-9\par \tab 4.\tab Receives royal visitors and increases wealth - 10\par \tab 5.\tab Solomon's wives turn him from the Lord - 11\par \pard\par \pard\fi350\li-350\tx370\tqr\tldot\tx9360 II.\tab The First Eighty Years of Two Kingdoms\tab Ch. 12-22\par \pard\tab 1.\tab Immediately after the death of Solomon the division of the kingdom takes place and ten tribes in the north (referred to as ISRAEL are led by Jeroboam-- and two tribes in the south, JUDAH, remain loyal to Rehoboam, the son of Solomon.\par \tab 2.\tab The sins of Israel (12:24-33). Jeroboam built false centers of worship at Dan and Bethel to keep the people from going to Jerusalem to worship--and he made "priests of the lowest people, not of the sons of Levi."\par \tab 3.\tab There are two lines of Kings and during this 80-year period of 1st Kings Judah had four and Israel eight. All eight of Israel were \i evil.\i0 Two of Judah's kings (Asa and Jehoshaphat) were \i good\i0 kings and reign 66 of the 80 yrs.\par \pard\tx720\tx1440\tqr\tldot\tx9360\tab 4.\tab Elijah and some of the events of his life - Ch. 17-22\par \pard\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tqr\tldot\tx9360 \tab\tab a.\tab Fed by ravens and widow of Zarephath - 17\par \tab\tab b.\tab Challenges Baal prophets on Mt. Carmel - 18\par \tab\tab c.\tab Flees for life from Jezebel - 19\par \tab\tab d.\tab Anoints Elisha to be prophet in his place - 20\par \tab\tab e.\tab Rebukes Ahab for taking Naboth's vineyard - 21\par \pard\par \b Archaeological\b0 discoveries confirm the contents of 1\super st\nosupersub Kings. The invasion of Judah by Shishak in Rehoboam's reignr LVAL (I Kings 14:25) is proved by the inscription of Karnak. The strongholds of Solomon in Megiddo, Hazor, and Gezer (I Kings 9:15-19) have been discovered. Omri, king of Israel (I\~Kings 16:21-28) is mentioned on the Moabite Stone in 850 BC, and King Jehu is pictured on the Black Obelisk.\par \par \cf1\f0\par } LVAL^_ O{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fmodern\fprq1\fcharset0 SWFTE Century;}{\f2\fdecor\fprq2\fcharset0 Cooper;}{\f3\fscript\fprq2\fcharset0 Don Casual;}{\f4\fmodern\fprq1\fcharset0 Gettysburg;}{\f5\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\lang1033\f0\fs24\par \cf0\f1\fs8\par \pard\qc\b\f2\fs36 Walking Thru The Bible\par 2 KINGS\b0\f3\fs48\par \pard\f4\fs20\par \par \pard\qc\b\i\f5\fs24 INTRODUCTION\b0\i0\par \pard\par \tab First and Second Kings are just a continuation of the Books of Samuel. As their name suggests, they record the events of the reign of Solomon and then the succeeding kings of Judah and Israel. In the Hebrew Bible 1\super st \nosupersub and 2\super nd\nosupersub Samuel form one book, 1\super st \nosupersub and 2\super nd\nosupersub Kings form a second, and 1\super st \nosupersub and 2\super nd \nosupersub Chronicles form a third book.\par \par \b Author:\b0 The Jews understood that the book was written my Jeremiah, and indeed there are many resemblances (cf. 2 Kings 24:18-25:30 and Jeremiah 52:1-34).\par \par \b Date:\b0 The books cover the time from Solomon's reign to the destruction of the temple and Jerusalem and the Babylonian captivity, a time span of about 400 years.\par \par \b Background:\b0 First Kings begins with the death of David and the chapters 1-11 deal with the reign of Solomon. The nation divided into two kingdoms when Solomon died ca. 930 BC.\par \tab The northern kingdom (Israel) was made up by ten tribes and during its existence till 722 BC it had nine dynasties and 19 kings. It was sometimes called by the name of its leading tribe, Ephraim.\par \tab The southern kingdom composed of two tribes was referred to by its leading tribe, Judah. It had only one dynasty (i.e., David's) and some 20 kings.\par \par \b\i\fs28 SECOND KINGS\par \b0\i0\fs24\par \tab Second Kings has been said to be "Hebrew hLVALPistory from the prophetic standpoint." In the period we meet such great prophets as Elijah, Elisha, Isaiah and Jeremiah who were "faithfully testifying of the moral foundation of the nation, vindicating the righteousness of God and rebuking sin and upholding the divine ideal to which God's people as a nation had been called."\par \par \b Date:\b0 The history of 2nd Kings covers approximately 265 years. We see the kingdom of Israel coming to an end when its capital, Samaria, was destroyed by the Assyrians in 722 BC after lasting 250 years (2 Kings 17). The kingdom of Judah lasted nearly 150 years after Israel came to an end when Nebuchadnezzar destroyed Jerusalem in 586 BC (2 Kings 25).\par \par \b\fs28 Structure of Second Kings:\fs24\par \b0\par \pard\fi350\li-350\tx370\tqr\tldot\tx9360 I.\tab Elisha the prophet and his work - 2 Kings 1:1 - 13:21\par \pard\tx720\tx1440\tqr\tldot\tx9360\tab 1.\tab Associated with Elijah in his last days - 1:1-2:12\par \pard\tx720\tx1440\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tqr\tldot\tx9360\tab 2.\tab Performed many miracles in Israel - 2:12-13:21\par \par \pard II.\tab Alternating history and kings of the two nations described\par \tab 1.\tab The downfall of Israel (God gave reasons why in ch. 17)\par \pard\fi-392\li392\tx1112\tx1832\tx2552\tqr\tldot\tx9360\tab\tab a.\tab Sinned against the Lord their God - 17:7\par \tab\tab b.\tab Walked in the statutes of the heathen - 17:8\par \tab\tab c.\tab "Did secretly those things that were not right against the Lord their God" - 17:9\par \tab\tab d.\tab Set up images, idols and high places - 17:10-12\par \tab\tab e.\tab Rejected the warning of the prophets - 17:13-14\par \tab\tab f.\tab Rejected statues and left commandments of God - 17:15-16\par \tab\tab g.\tab Offered their children as burnt offerings - 17:17\par \pard\tab\tab The nation Israel was carried into Assyrian captivity.\par \tab 2.\tab The downfall of Judah (Some Reasons why listed)\par \pard\fi-392\li392\tab\tab a.\tab Did more evil than the heathen natiLVALQons about them (2 Kings 21:9, 11, 15)\par \tab\tab b.\tab Manasseh shed innocent blood in Jerusalem - (21:16)\par \pard\tab\tab The nation of Judah was carried in Babylonian captivity.\par \par \b\i Some Practical Lessons From First Kings\b0\i0\par \pard\fi350\li-350\par 1.\tab David's advice to his son Solomon is good advice for every father to give his son, (2:1-3.)\par 2.\tab Solomon prayed for wisdom just as we may, (3:5) James 1:5-7.\par 3.\tab Solomon's apostasy stands as a warning today against marrying someone who does not have the same regards for God as we do, (11:4; 21:25).\par 4.\tab Jeroboam introduces convenient religion to Israel and it has been with us ever since (12:28).\par 5.\tab A warning against being deceived under the guise of religion is gained from the experience of the young prophet (13:18).\par 6.\tab God's people must be completely on his side as the contest at Mt. Carmel shows, (18:17-21).\par 7.\tab Children usually follow the example of their parents as Ahaziah followed Ahab and Jezebel, (22:51-53).\par \pard\par \b\i Some Practical Lessons From Second Kings\par \pard\fi350\li-350\b0\i0 1.\tab The essentially of doing what God says do is illustrated by Naaman, (5:1-14).\par 2.\tab Our responsibility and opportunity is like that of the four lepers who had good tidings that needed to be told, (7:1-9).\par 3.\tab It is dangerous to trust in "bruised reeds," (18:21).\par \pard\tab a. Power, money, "doctrines of men", etc.\par \pard\fi350\li-350 4.\tab "What have they seen in thine house?" (20:15).\par 5.\tab Second Kings is valuable in teaching great moral lessons as backed up an illustrated in history.\par \pard\par \f4\page\pard\qc\b\f5\fs36 Lessons from Naaman the Leper\b0\fs24\par \i 2 Kings 5:1-14\i0\par \pard Introduction\par \pard\fi350\li-350 1.\tab Naaman was "a captain," "a great man," "honorable," "BUT he was a leper."\par \pard\par \b\fs28 I. SOME THINGS ABOUT LEPROSY\b0\fs24\par \tab 1. It was a loathsome disease. (A description)\par LVAL& \tab 2.\tab It was a contagious disease. \par \tab 3.\tab It was a deceptive disease.\par \tab 4.\tab It was a disease not inherited, but acquired.\par \tab 5.\tab It was a disease that had a tendency to increase.\par \tab 6.\tab It was a disease incurable except by the power of God.\par \par \b\fs28 II. AN ANALOGY BETWEEN LEPROSY AND SIN\b0\fs24\par \tab 1.\tab It is loathsome (Ezek. 18:20)\par \tab 2.\tab Sin is contagious (1 Cor. 5:6; 15:33)\par \tab 3.\tab Sin is deceptive (Hebrews 3:12-13)\par \tab 4.\tab Sin is not inherited, but acquired (Ezek. 18:20; 28:15)\par \tab 5.\tab Sin has a tendency to increase (James 1:15)\par \tab 6.\tab Sin in incurable except by the power of God.\par (Heb. 9:22; John 14:6; Acts 4:12; 2Tim 2:10)\par \par \b III. NAAMAN WAS KEPT FROM BEING CLEANSED AT FIRST:\b0\par \tab 1.\tab Because he got mad (2Ki 5:11-12)\par \tab 2.\tab Because he had pride (2Ki 5:13)\par \tab 3.\tab Because he was prejudice (2Ki 5:11)\par \tab 4.\tab Because he wanted something sensational to happen (2ki 5:11, 13)\par \tab 5.\tab Because of the Jordan (2Kings 5:12)\par \par \b IV. NAAMAN HUMBLED HIMSELF TO OBEY\b0\par \tab 1.\tab 2Kings 5:12\par \par Conclusion:\par \tab 1.\tab What was the secret of Naaman\rquote s obedience?\par \tab 2.\tab The same thing must be true of sinners today.\par \tab 3.\tab Will you manifest the same kind of faith as Naaman had?\par \tab\tab Enough to take God at His word? Enough to obey God?\par \par \cf1\f0\par } LVAL^_ S{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fdecor\fprq2\fcharset0 Cooper;}{\f2\fswiss\fprq2\fcharset0 Arial;}{\f3\fmodern\fprq1\fcharset0 Gettysburg;}{\f4\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f5\fswiss\fprq2\fcharset0 Helvenica;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\lang1033\f0\fs24\par \pard\qc\cf0\b\f1\fs36 Walking Thru The Bible\par \pard\par \pard\qc 1 & 2 CHRONICLES\b0\f2\fs48\par \pard\f3\fs20\par \par \pard\qc\b\i\f4\fs24 INTRODUCTION\b0\i0\par \pard\par \tab In the Hebrew Bible these two books formed a single work but the Greek translation (The Septuagint, or LXX) divided it into two books because of their length and the limitation of the length of the scrolls onto which they were copied.\par \b\par AUTHOR & DATE: \b0 Jewish tradition attributes the authorship of Chronicles to Ezra saying that wrote of the history of Judah down "unto his time." The Bible doesn't tell us who wrote Chronicles, but from 1\~Chronicles 3:19-21 and 2 Chronicles 36:22-23 it is evident the books could not have been written before Ezra's time. Therefore, conservative scholarship dates the Chronicles in the latter half of the fifth century B.C., probably between 450-425.\par \b\par OVERVIEW:\b0 In one quick span, from Adam to Nehemiah, the Chronicles give us the main genealogies of the Israelite nation, and the main events of the Davidic kingdom down to the Babylonian exile. They cover practically the same ground as Second Samuel and the two books of Kings. However, they are not a mere repetition of those books. The first books give us history from the viewpoint of the \i prophets,\i0 while Chronicles give us history from the viewpoint of the \i priests.\i0 The former books look more intently at the political side of things, the Chronicles from God's view. For example, the revival under Hezekiah is given \i three verses\i0 in Kings, and \i three chapters\i0 in Chronicles.\par \tab Six of the LVALTnine chapters telling of Solomon's time are devoted to \b Temple\b0 matters. A.T. Pierson observed:\f5\par \par \pard\li-350\ri-350 While much contained in the Books of Kings is repeated or restated in the Chronicles, much is omitted because it is foreign to the author's purpose. But whatever bears on the \i temple\i0 , its preservation and restoration, the purity of its worship, the regularity and orderliness of its services; whatever makes idolatrous rites or relics hateful, or lifts God to his true throne in the hearts of the people, is here emphasized.\f3\par \pard\par \b\f0 OUTLINE of FIRST CHRONICLES\b0\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \pard\tab I.\tab Genealogical Material - (chapters 1 - 9)\par \tab II.\tab The Rule of David - (chapters 10 - 29)\par \tab\tab A.\tab The conquests of David - ch. 10-21\par \tab\tab B.\tab Preparations for the Lord's Temple - ch. 22-29\f3\par \par \b\f4 LESSONS from FIRST CHRONICLES\b0\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \pard\fi350\li-350 1.\tab We see the tragic picture of what a man's unfaithful to God can do to himself and his family (Saul) --10:13-14.\par 2.\tab We see that a man's noble idea can be overruled by God for His purpose (when David wanted to build God a Temple) -- 17:1ff.\par 3.\tab We see the importance of preparation -- 22:2ff (v.5).\par 4.\tab Like David was concerned for the Ark of God, so we should always be concerned for the church of our Lord and its welfare --17:1ff.\par 5.\tab We see that we mush honor even what we may think are the most insignificant laws of God (cf. ignoring the simple rule about the Levites carrying the ark on their shoulders cost Uzza his life)-- 1 Chronicles 13:7-10; 15:2.\par 6.\tab May we ever worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness, 1\~Chronicles 16:29 (see margin notes).\par 7.\tab No man sins without affecting those around him adversely, 1\~Chronicles 21:7, 14.\par 8.\tab We should not try to make our sacrifices "cheap" before the Lord -- 1 Chronicles 21:22-25.\par 9.\tab We are only stewards of wLVALUhat God gives to us -- 29:14.\par 10. Let us never forever that our days on the earth are as a shadow and that there is no abiding -- 29:15.\par \pard 11. Every parent should pray for his children as did David for Solomon,\b\i "give ... my son a perfect heart, to keep thy commandments, they testimonies and thy statutes and to do all these things...."\b0\i0 \b 29:19.\par \par \cf1\ul\b0\f0 SERMON from First Chronicles\ulnone\par \par \cf0\b\f4\fs36 The Sin of the Census\b0\fs24\par \pard\qc 1 Chronicles 21:1-8\par \pard Introduction\par \pard\fi350\li-350 1.\tab David commands Joab and the army to make the census.\par 2.\tab Joab objects, but does so reluctantly. (9 months, 20 days)\par \pard\fi-350\tab a.\tab In Israel 1,100,000 "valiant men that drew the sword." \par \pard\tab b.\tab In Judah 470,000 "valiant men that drew the sword." \par \tab (This is a tip-off that it was purely a military census.)\par \pard\fi350\li-350 3.\tab God arranges punishment by choice: Three years of famine; or "three months before thy foes"; or three days' pestilence. (The last was chosen and 70,000 of the valiant men died.)\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \pard\qc\b I. DAVID'S SIN\b0\par \pard\fi350\li-350 A.\tab Rejects God's rule and provision for his own course of action.\par B.\tab Comes to rely on material numbers rather than on God -- \tab (Cf. 1 Sam. 17:45,46).\par C.\tab Nature of the census considers the people of God to be but units in a military machine.\par D.\tab Such a census in a time of peace could mean only a plan for aggressive war. God's people were to have a home, but not to be marauders. See the punishment-- David's price was in his army-- that is where he was hit.\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\b\par \pard\qc II. APPLICATION TO AMERICA TODAY\b0\par \pard\fi350\li-350 A.\tab Just as David was over-confident after his victories we need to beware of consequences of our quick success in the Persian Gulf. In America's finest hours our reliance was on the greatest of \b\i right\b0$LVAL4\i0 , rather than on \b\i might.\b0\i0\par B.\tab On what is America relying today? God or armaments? Are we counting on our "rightness" or our 'right weapons.' Luke 12:21\par \par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \pard\qc\b III. APPLICATION TO THE CHURCH IN THE PAST\b0\par \pard\fi350\li-350 A.\tab The church had great power in the days of numerical weakness-- eleven men against the world! (Acts 2)\par B.\tab Lost out when she proudly counted emperors and armies in her ranks. Darkest days when she had armies and great political power. (Exodus 23:2)\par \par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\tab\par \pard\qc\b IV. APPLICATION TO THE CHURCH TODAY\b0\par \pard\fi350\li-350 A.\tab As in first century and restoration movement, we had no power in numbers but depended on the power of the Word-- we know it, believe it, teach it. (Hebrews 4:12)\par \pard B.\tab Do we rely on numbers, wealth, buildings, etc, or on the WORD of God; knowing it, believing it, & teaching it? \par \par \cf1\f0\par } LVAL^_ W{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\fdecor\fprq2\fcharset0 Cooper;}{\f1\fswiss\fprq2\fcharset0 Arial;}{\f2\fmodern\fprq1\fcharset0 Gettysburg;}{\f3\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f4\fswiss\fprq2\fcharset0 Helvenica;}{\f5\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\qc\lang1033\b\f0\fs36 Walking Thru The Bible\par \pard\par \pard\qc 2 CHRONICLES\b0\f1\fs48\par \pard\f2\fs20\par \par \pard\qc\b\i\f3\fs24 INTRODUCTION\b0\i0\par \pard\par \tab In the Hebrew Bible these 1 and 2 Chronicles formed a single work but the Greek translation (The Septuagint, or LXX) divided it into two books because of their length and the limitation of the length of the scrolls onto which they were copied.\par \b\par AUTHOR & DATE: \b0 Jewish tradition attributes the authorship of Chronicles to Ezra saying that wrote of the history of Judah down "unto his time." The Bible doesn't tell us who wrote Chronicles, but from 1\~Chronicles 3:19-21 and 2 Chronicles 36:22-23 it is evident the books could not have been written before Ezra's time. Therefore, conservative scholarship dates the Chronicles in the latter half of the fifth century B.C., probably between 450-425.\par \b\par OVERVIEW:\b0 In one quick span, from Adam to Nehemiah, the Chronicles give us the main genealogies of the Israelite nation, and the main events of the Davidic kingdom down to the Babylonian exile. They cover practically the same ground as Second Samuel and the two books of Kings. However, they are not a mere repetition of those books. The first books give us history from the viewpoint of the \i prophets,\i0 while Chronicles give us history from the viewpoint of the \i priests.\i0 The former books look more intently at the political side of things, the Chronicles from God's view. For example, the revival under Hezekiah is given \i three verses\i0 in Kings, and \i three chapters\i0 in Chronicles.\par \tab Six of the nine chapters telling LVALXof Solomon's time are devoted to \b Temple\b0 matters. A.T. Pierson observed:\f4\par \par \pard\li-350\ri-350 While much contained in the Books of Kings is repeated or restated in the Chronicles, much is omitted because it is foreign to the author's purpose. But whatever bears on the \i temple\i0 , its preservation and restoration, the purity of its worship, the regularity and orderliness of its services; whatever makes idolatrous rites or relics hateful, or lifts God to his true throne in the hearts of the people, is here emphasized.\f2\par \pard\cf1\f5\par \par \par \cf0\b\f3 OUTLINE of SECOND CHRONICLES\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \pard\b0 I.\tab Solomon's forty years' reign \tab\tab ch. 1 - 9) \par II.\tab The division of the kingdom\tab\tab ch. 10\par III.\tab History of Judah to the Captivity\tab ch. 11-36:16\par \tab (With cycles of declines, apostasies and reforms)\par \tab A.\tab Reform under Jehoshaphat (25 yrs) \tab ch. 17-20\par \tab B.\tab Reform under Joash (40 yrs)\tab\tab ch. 25-28\par \tab C.\tab Reform under Hezekiah (29 yrs)\tab ch. 29-32\par \tab D.\tab Reform under Josiah (31 yrs)\tab\tab ch. 34-35\par IV.\tab The Captivity\tab\tab\tab\tab (ch. 36:17-23)\par \par \b SOME LESSONS from SECOND CHRONICLES\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \pard\fi350\li-350\b0 1.\tab If any man lack wisdom, let him ask of God -- 1:9-10 (James 1:5)\par 2.\tab The Most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands -- 2:6 (Acts 7:48)\par 3.\tab In building the temple, Solomon had a divinely given pattern to go by. In building the Lord's church we have a divine pattern in the New Testament --28:11-12,19 (Heb 8:5).\par 4.\tab In Solomon's day, Jerusalem in Palestine was God's chosen city, today His Church is his heavenly Jerusalem -- (Heb. 12:22).\par 5.\tab God faithfully kept His promises to David and will keep His promises to us today (Heb. 13:5)\par 6.\tab If God's people will humble themselves and pray and seek His face and turn from their wicked ways, God will hear their prayer LVALand forgive their sins-- 2 Chronicles 7:14.\par 7.\tab Rehoboam was not the last young fool in a seat of power --\par 8.\tab "Fight ye not against the LORD... for ye shall not prosper" -- 2 Chronicles 13:12.\par 9.\tab "The LORD is with you while you are with him..." -- 15:2\par 10.\tab "The eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth ... -- 16:9. (In this we see God's omniscience and omnipresence.)\par 11.\tab We need public leaders who would encourage the public reading of the Word of God as did Jehoshaphat -- 17:6-9\par 12.\tab Just as Uzziah was punished for ignoring God's laws regarding worship so will men today -- 26:16-21.\par 13.\tab God can give a nation victory or defeat without the use of modern armaments -- 32:20-22.\par 14.\tab Give the Lord 10,000 young men who seek the Lord in their teens like Josiah and it will change the world enormously -- 34:3.\par 15.\tab How strange that the word of God can be lost in His temple, but it is evident all about us today -- 2 Chron. 34:14\par 16.\tab Nothing will reform and purify a people like the reading and study of God's word -- 34:29-32.\par 17.\tab When the people mock and despise God's messengers, they leave God no recourse but judgment -- 36:15-16.\par 18.\tab What God foretold by His prophets came true, not a word of it failed -- 36:21.\par 19.\tab God breaks down sinful nations, but He also raises up those who repent -- 36:22-23.\par 20.\tab Nations are judged in time, individuals will be judged in eternity.\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \par \pard Think how much poorer we would be if we did not have the Chronicles to tell us about God's work with His chosen people.\cf1\f5\par } LVAL^_ Z{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fdecor\fprq2\fcharset0 Cooper;}{\f2\fscript\fprq2\fcharset0 Don Casual;}{\f3\fmodern\fprq1\fcharset0 Gettysburg;}{\f4\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\lang1033\f0\fs24\par \pard\qc\cf0\b\f1\fs36 Walking Thru The Bible\par EZRA\b0\f2\fs48\par \pard\f3\fs20\par \par \pard\qc\b\i\f4\fs22 INTRODUCTION\b0\i0\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \par \pard\tab The book of Ezra belongs to the period of Jewish history following the Babylonian Captivity. As there were three stages to the deportation of Judah into captivity so also there were three stages to their "return" from Babylon. Ezra records two of the "returns" from Babylon and Nehemiah records the third "return."\par \par \tab Return #1\tab led by Zerubbabel\tab Ezra 1:1- 6:22\par \tab Return #2\tab led by Ezra\tab\tab Ezra 7:1- 10:44\par \tab Return #3\tab led by Nehemiah\tab Nehemiah 1-13\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \par \pard\tab An easy way to remember their tasks is to remember that all three were \ul rebuilders\ulnone following the time of captivity. Zerubbabel rebuilt the temple; Ezra was a priest who rebuilt the people; and Nehemiah rebuilt Jerusalem's walls.\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \par \pard\qc\b THE FIRST RETURN UNDER ZERUBBABEL\b0 Ch 1-6\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\b\par \par \pard 1.\tab RETURN (Ch. 1-3)\b0\par \par \tab\b Chapter 1\b0 . The policy of the Babylonian kings had been to destroy the national spirit of the people they conquered by deporting them to different. But the Medo-Persians under Cyrus repatriate the exiled people to their homelands.\par \par \tab\b 1:5-11\b0 records the preparations of a group of Jews to return. Those returning received enthusiastic support from the rest of the Jewish community. They were given gold, silver, and beasts of burden for the journey.\par \par \tab\b Chapter 2\b0 registers thatLVAL[ some 42,360 Israelites, plus their 7,337 servants, returned to rebuild the temple well supplied. The leader of the first group was Zerubbabel (or Sheshbazzar 5:16). \tab\b\par \par \tab Chapter 3.\b0 First, they erected an altar and reinstated the sacrifices that God had prescribed and began to lay the foundation of the new temple.\par \tab As soon as the foundation was finished they called the people together to celebrate. The Bible says that \i "with praise and thanksgiving they sang to the Lord: 'He is good: His love to Israel endures forever'"\i0 (3:11).\par \tab These shouts of joy were mingled with tears, as the older men remembered the glory of Solomon's temple. But the shouts of joy and tears could not really be distinguished; the celebration was so great that only triumph rang through. \par \par \b 2. REQUEST (4:1-2)\b0\par \tab With only the foundation laid, almost immediately opposition arose. The people then living in the land made request that they be allowed to have a part in the rebuilding of the temple. \i "Let us help you build,"\i0 they said, "\i because, like you, we seek your God and have been sacrificing to Him since the time of Esarhaddon king of Assyria, who brought us here"\i0 (v.2).\par \b\par 3. REJECTION (4:2)\b0\par \tab The request by the "people of the land" was flatly refused. "\i You have no part with us," \i0 Zerubbabel and Jeshua and the other leaders replied. These were not people of Abraham's line and were not children of the covenant. \b\par \par 4. RESISTANCE (4:4-5)\par \b0\tab The reply angered these Samaritans (a name that these "strangers" carried on into the New Testament period). Their opposition was so successful that for 16 years the temple remained no more than a foundation!\par \b\par 5. RETREAT (4:24)\b0\par \tab During the years of opposition the Jews built homes for themselves and planted fields and laid out vineyards. But they didn't prosper despite all their hard work. They had permitted opposition to diveLVAL\rt them from their commitment to God and their initial enthusiasm for the Lord had drained from their hearts.\par \b\par 6. RESTART (5:1-2)\b0\par \tab On September 1, 20 BC, the prophet Haggai recalled Judah to the task of building the temple. In their efforts to meet material needs the people had forgotten their spiritual values.\par \tab New opposition to the rebuilding is detailed in 6:3-12. But King Darius' search revealed the authorization of Cyrus for the project and he ordered the Samaritans to let the work alone (6:7) and for the project to be paid for out of state taxes (6:8).\par \b\par 7. REBUILT (6:14-16)\b0\par \tab In a series of jolting exhortations, Haggai, joined by the prophet Zechariah, stirred the people of Israel to action. Once again Zerubbabel and Jeshua led the people to build. Within four years the restored temple stood on the site of the temple which had been destroyed by Nebuchadnezzar in 586 BC. It was now 516 BC, or twenty years after their first return from Babylonian exile.\par \tab The seventy years desolation of Solomon's temple foretold by Jeremiah had passed. With the temple rebuilt, Israel was once again officially be worshipping in the Promised Land.\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\b\par \pard\par Interval Activities \b0 The events of the book of Esther occur between the 6th and 7th chapters of Ezra. \par \par \par \pard\qc\b\fs26 THE SECOND RETURN FROM CAPTIVITY\b0 -- Ch. 7-8\fs22\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\b\par \pard 1. Ezra And the Second Return to Jerusalem - 7:1-10\b0\par \tab Ezra plans his return and establishes his authority as a priest and teacher by tracing his lineage back to Aaron (7:10). He was a "\i skilled scribe"\i0 of the Law, a trained teacher who had "\i set his heart to seek the law of God and to do it, and to teach in Israel"\i0 the statues and ordinances of the Law (v.10). A fresh start for God's people could be found only in a return to God's Word.\par \b\par 2. The Circumstances Prompting the Return - 7:11-28\b0\pLVAL]ar \tab Ezra and the people praised God \i "who put such a thing as this in the king's heart"\i0 and gathered at the departure point on the river (or canal) of Ahava.\par \b\par 3. The List of Those Returning - 8:1-14\b0\par \b\par 4. The Details of the Journey and Arrival - 8:15-36\b0\par \par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \pard\qc\b REBUILDING THE PEOPLE - Ezra 9-10\b0\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \pard\tab The people returned so they would be able to worship God according the Law. However, many still had the tendency to wander away from the words of God written by Moses.\par \par \b 1. Sins of Intermarriage Reported 9:1-4\b0\par \tab Within five months of Ezra's return a major problem is uncovered regarding the spiritual life of many Jews. The Jewish leaders report that some Israelites had been involved with their pagan neighbors' detestable practices brought on by marrying Gentiles wives. One of God's major prohibitions was that His people were not to marry outsiders (Ex.34:11-16; Deut.7:1-4).\par \tab\b 9:3-4\b0 Ezra was appalled because of the people's sin. He knew that it was for such sins that Israel had gone into captivity (v.7).\par \par \b 2. Ezra's Prayer to God 9:5-15\b0\par \tab Deeply shaken, Ezra tore his clothing and hair-- went to the temple-- fell on his knees to the Lord in prayer.\par \par \b 3. The People's Confession of Sin - 10:1-44\b0\par \tab Some felt there was still hope for Israel and called for the people to make a covenant before God to divorce the foreign women and send them away with their children. This was to be done "according to the Law." It took three months for all the marriages to be examined. Each case was judged individually so that justice would be done. By this action the community was not saying that divorce was good, it was a matter of following God's Law about the need for religious purity among God's people. \par \tab The message of the book of Ezra is clear. In order for the people to be in right fellowship with God, iLVAL^t was absolutely necessary for them to have proper temple worship (Ezra 1-6) and to live according to God's Word (Ezra 7-10). \par \par SERMON OUTLINE\par \f3\page\pard\qc\b\f4\fs33 What To Do With Your Religion\fs22\par Ezra 7:10\b0\par \pard Introduction\par \par \pard\fi350\li-350 1.\tab One summer a young teenager in Cincinnati was invited to Fort Hill Christian Youth Camp and there he became a Christian. When he returned he came to see me and said, "I've become a Christian, Now what do I do?"\par 2.\tab That's the same question many people are asking? When you 'get' religion, What do you do with it? Some helpful suggestions can be found in Ezra.\par 3.\tab Note Ezra's background. A descent of Aaron; expert instructor in the Scriptures, a godly man. He enjoyed many blessing, some which went all the back to a godly grandfather!\par \pard 4.\tab Our text reveals three things Ezra did with his Religion:\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \par \pard\b I.\tab HE STUDIED IT\b0\par \par \pard\fi350\li-350 1.\tab Ezra 7:10a. Note the New American Standard Version; "Set his heart to study the Law of the Lord"\par 2.\tab Doctors report how crucial a balanced diet is to good health. That is true spiritually. It is important to have some "method" of study and reading.\par \pard\tab a.\tab One can't learn about God in one day! One doesn't acquire spiritual maturity in one day!\par \tab b.\tab The key is to spend time with God's Word.\par 3.\tab Three reasons why new Christian fail in their new life.\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \par \pard\b II. HE SHOWED IT\b0\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \pard\fi350\li-350 1.\tab Knowledge is never an end in itself, but must always find practical expression in our lives.\par \pard 2.\tab Ezra "practiced it." 7:10\par \pard\fi350\li-350 3.\tab Albert Schweitzer explained why he chose to buried his life in Africa, "because I wanted mylife to be an argument for whay I believed in."\par 4.\tab The expression, :If you went on trial for being a Christian,  LVAL would there be enough evidence to convict you?"\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \par \pard\b III. HE SHARED IT\b0\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \pard\fi350\li-350 1.\tab "Ezra set his heart...to teach His statues and ordinacnes in Israel" (7:10). Matthew 28:19\par \pard 2.\tab June, 1981 Frascati Italy; & Texas\par \tab "Mamma, Mamma, when are you coming?"\par 3.\tab The cry of a dying lost world! \par 4.\tab The Gospel is the "Good News!" Acts 5:42\par \tab a. Good news of Truth and forgiveness!\par \cf1\f0\fs24\par } LVAL^_ `{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fmodern\fprq1\fcharset0 SWFTE Century;}{\f2\fdecor\fprq2\fcharset0 Cooper;}{\f3\fswiss\fprq2\fcharset0 Arial;}{\f4\fmodern\fprq1\fcharset0 Gettysburg;}{\f5\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\lang1033\f0\fs24\par \cf0\f1\fs8\par \pard\qc\b\f2\fs36 Walking Thru The Bible\par \pard\par \pard\qc NEHEMIAH\b0\f3\fs48\par \pard\f4\fs20\par \pard\qc\b\i\f5\fs24 INTRODUCTION\b0\i0\par \pard\par \par \b\tab AUTHOR:\b0 \par \tab The author of the book is Nehemiah himself. Much of the book is a first-person account of the circumstance surrounding his return to Jerusalem. Nothing is known about Nehemiah's early years or family background except that his father's name was Hachaliah (1:1) and that he had a brother named Hanani (1: 2).\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \pard\tab Nehemiah lived in Persia and had risen to a position of prominence in his pagan environment. He was serving King Artaxerxes as his personal cupbearer (1:11; 2:1). This important position in the king's court gives insight into Nehemiah's life and character. A mighty monarch such as the king of Persia would select for that position a man who was wise and discreet, and consistently honest and trustworthy. Nehemiah's position alone reveals much about his intellectual capabilities and emotional maturity. \par \par \b\tab DATE:\b0 \par \tab The book covers about a 12 year period of Nehemiah's first term as governor (ch. 1-12). Nehemiah returned to the King's service in Persia for an unknown number of years and then return for a second time as governor (ch. 13). Nehemiah probably wrote his book name soon after all the events were completed. This means the book was written about 430 BC or shortly thereafter. \par \par \b\tab PURPOSE:\b0 \par \tab A great revival had taken place upon Ezra's arrival, but we again find the people in a very depressed LVALacondition. The temple had been rebuilt by Zerubbabel, beautified by Ezra, but the people are persecuted by their adversaries and unable to rebuild the wall of the city (Neh. 1:3). They are in "great affliction and reproach." Ezra is still present as a priest and teacher but now Nehemiah comes as governor with official instructions to rebuild the city (2:5). The first step is to rebuild the wall (2:17). The book tells how, under Nehemiah, the walls are rebuilt and the people revived. \par \par \b OVERVIEW OF THE BOOK OF NEHEMIAH\b0\par \pard\qc\b\par \pard I. Nehemiah Returns and Rebuilds the Wall-- ch. 1-6 \b0\par \par \tab\b Ch.1\b0 Parts of the book are in the first person, being direct quotations from Nehemiah's official reports. Nehemiah learns of the affliction of his people in Judah. \par \pard\li-350\ri-350\f3 Note: Nehemiah was a man of prayer, patriotism, action, courage, and perseverance. His first impulse always was to pray (1:4; 2:4; 4:4, 9; 6:9, 14). He spent 4 months in prayer before making his request to the king (1:1, 2:1). \f5\par \pard\par \tab\b Ch. 2\b0 Nehemiah is sent to Jerusalem and makes his plans. \par \par \tab\b Ch. 3\b0 Building of the wall and gates. \par \f3 Note: "Stairs that go down from the city of David" (v. 15) "bend in the wall" (v.25) "tower that stands out" (v.26) are remains that may be clearly detected today. \f5\par \par \tab\b Ch. 4\b0 The old-time enemies of the Jews bitterly opposed the rebuilding of the wall. They mobilized their armies and marched against Jerusalem. But Nehemiah, with faith in God, skillfully arming and arranging his men drove straight ahead with the work day and night. \par \par \tab\b Ch. 5\b0 The work hindered by internal selfishness and greed that Nehemiah had to correct. \par \par \tab\b Ch. 6\b0 The wall was finished in a remarkable 52 days and Jerusalem was again a fortified city. \par \par \b II. Spiritual Revival (chapters 7-10) \b0\par \par \tab\b Ch. 7 & 8\b0LVALb After the wall was built, Nehemiah and Ezra gathered the people together to organize their national life. Ch. 7 is about the same as Ezra 2 giving a list of those who had returned to Jerusalem with Zerubbabel. \par Then for seven days every day from early morning till midday Ezra and his helpers "opened the Book of the Law, and read in the Law of God, distinctly, and gave the sense, so that the people understood the reading." This public reading and exposition of God's Book brought a great wave of repentance among the people, a great "revival" and a solemn covenant to keep the Law, as noted in chapters 9 & 10. \par \par \tab\b Ch. 9 & 10\b0 In deep penitence and great earnestness, they "made a sure covenant, and wrote it, and sealed it, and entered into an oath and curse, that they would walk in God's Law" (9:38, 10:29). \par \tab Note the seven provisions of this covenant: (1) not to marry heathens, v.30; (2) to observe the Sabbath, v.31a; (3) to observe the Sabbatic year, v.31b; (4) to pay temple tax; vv. 32,33. (5) to supply wood for temple altar, v.34; (6) to give the priests and Levites their due, vv. 35-38; (7) not to forsake God's house, v.39. \par \par \b III. Reforming the Nation -- chapters 11 - 13 \b0\par \par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \pard\tab\b Ch. 11\b0 Provision made to bring one-tenth of the population into the city to live. \par \b\par \tab Ch. 12\b0 The dedication of the wall. \par (Apparently after this Nehemiah returns to Shushan; then returns to Judah a second time as governor in chapter 13). \par \b\par \tab Ch. 13\b0 Corrections of laxation about tithes, Sabbath, and marriages. (Note: The book of Malachi appears to be contemporary with Nehemiah's second term as governor.) \par \par \b IMPORTANT LESSONS FROM NEHEMIAH\b0\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \pard\tab Nehemiah stands as perhaps the greatest book every written about leadership. From the book we learn the principles that every leader must strive to emulate, whetLVALcher it is concerning "leadership" in the home; the church; the community; or the nation! \par 1.\tab Nehemiah shows us how \i to plan\i0 -- \par 2.\tab Nehemiah teaches us how \i to organize\i0 -- \par 3.\tab Nehemiah teaches how to \i integrate the duties\i0 of various people. \par 4.\tab Nehemiah shows the importance (and how) of motivating people. \par \pard\sl-86\slmult0 \par \pard\tab One dominating feature of the book is \b prayer\b0 and its factor in our daily life. Not only does this book teach about prayer in a practical way, but the book contains the longest prayer in the Bible. \fs22\par \par \f4\page\pard\qc\b\f5\fs42 When You Get Busy for God\fs20\par Nehemiah 4:1-23\b0\par \pard\fs24 Introduction:\par \par 1.\tab What should you do when trouble confronts you at every turn?\par \pard\fi350\li-350 2.\tab Committing our lives to God does not remove us from the reality of problems in life. \par 3.\tab When one gets busy for God opposition will inevitably raise its head. Nehemiah discovered that truth. Nehemiah 4.\par \pard\tab a.\tab Who was Nehemiah? [See "Walk Thru Nehemiah."]\par \tab b.\tab His name means "the comfort of the LORD."\par \pard\fi350\li-350 4.\tab Nehemiah had opposition from \i without\i0 , Vs. 1-6. But even more discouraging was the opposition from \i within,\i0 Vs. 11-14.\par 5.\tab Nehemiah was confronted by obstacles as he sought to accomplish the work God called him to do yet his is a success story (6:15). \par \tab\par \pard\li-350 NOTE THE KEY ELEMENTS TO HIS SUCCESS:\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \pard\qc\b I. PRAYER\b0\par \pard\fi350\li-350 1.\tab When you get busy for God and opposition comes, the first ingredient that will lead to success is intercession (v.9).\par 2.\tab Nehemiah looked up before he launched out. He prayed before he proceeded. Intercession preceded interaction.\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \pard\qc\b II. PERSPIRATION\b0\par \pard\fi350\li-350 1.\tab When you get busy for God and opposition comes, the sec LVALond ingredient that will lead to success is \i work.\i0 Notice Nehemiah's initiative in verse 9.\par 2.\tab Intercession is not a substitution for initiative, but only a prelude to it, for the Bible says "the people had a mind to work" (verse 6).\par 3.\tab Our devotional life and practical life must always move together. They are like two hands on the clock. One person said, "I pray as if everything depended on God. Then I work as if everything depended on me." Prayer and perspiration go together.\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \pard\qc\b III. PRAISE\b0\par \pard\fi350\li-350 1.\tab Nehemiah arose and spoke to the people about the power of God ("remember the Lord who is great and awesome") and about the purpose of their work (verse 14).\par \pard 2.\tab He motivated the people by positive affirmation.\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\par \pard CONCLUSION: When you get busy for God, trouble is going to come. Expect it. Through prayer, perspiration, and praise you can turn those stumbling blocks into stepping stones. Trouble can be transformed into triumph.\par \tab How are you facing your troubles?\cf1\f0\par } LVAL^_ e{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fdecor\fprq2\fcharset0 Cooper;}{\f2\fscript\fprq2\fcharset0 Don Casual;}{\f3\fmodern\fprq1\fcharset0 Gettysburg;}{\f4\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\lang1033\f0\fs24\par \pard\qc\cf0\b\f1\fs36 Walking Thru The Bible\par ESTHER\b0\f2\fs48\par \pard\f3\fs20\par \pard\qc\b\i\f4\fs24 INTRODUCTION\b0\i0\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \b AUTHOR:\b0 It is considered possible that Mordecai was the author of the book ("And Mordecai wrote these things, and sent letters unto all the Jews that were in all the provinces of the king Ahasuerus, both nigh and far," Esther 9:20). The Hebrew is similar to that of Ezra and Nehemiah.\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\b RECIPIENTS:\b0 The book seems to be especially designed for the Jews of the dispersion in the various parts of the Persian empire (9:20). (See Purpose)\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080LVALf\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\b DATE:\b0 The events described in the book begin with the third year (1:3) of the reign of Ahasuerus and closes with his twelfth year (3:7). This was approximately 483-474 BC. Esther became queen in 479 BC (2:16).\par \tab The Ahasuerus of the Book of Esther is also known in secular history as Xerxes, king of Persia (485-465 BC). He is famous for his expedition against Greece and how the Greeks defeated his tremendous fleet at the battle of Salamis in 480 BC. Historians tells us that this was one of the world's most important battles. \par \tab From parallel passages in the works of Herodotus we find that the feast described in the first chapter of Esther was the occasion for planning the campaign against Greece, the third year of his reign.\par \tab Esther replaced Vashti in the seventh year of his reign (Esther 2:16) when Xerxes returned from his disastrous defeat.\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\b PURPOSE OF THE BOOK:\b0 To show God's providential care for His people even in the dispersion; also to show the origin of the Jewish feast of Purim (3:6-7; 9:26-28).\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12LVALg240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\b THEME:\b0 The providential deliverance of the Jews from destruction through the agency of Esther and Mordecai. Esther is like Joseph and David. God had each one hidden away for His purpose. When the day came, He brought them to the front to work out His plan.\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\b\par \par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 KEY VERSE:\b0 The key verse of the book is Esther 4:14:\par \tab "For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but thou and thy father's house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?" (Esther 4:14)\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\b KEY WORD:\b0 "The Jews" (43 times)\par \pard\li-360\ri-360\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 Note:\tab Although God's name is not mentioned in the book of Esther, every page is full of God who hidesLVALh Himself behind every word. Matthew Henry, the great commentator, says, "If the name of God is not there, His finger is." It is called "The Romance of Providence." God has a part in all the events of human life.\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\qc\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\b\i\fs28 OUTLINE OF ESTHER\b0\i0\fs24\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 I.\tab ESTHER BECOMES QUEEN OF PERSIA -- Ch. 1-2\par \tab Ch. 1\tab Queen Vashti displeases the king and is dethroned.\par \tab Ch. 2\tab Esther is selected and made queen.\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 II.\tab HAMAN'S PLOT TO KILL THE JEWS IS DEFEATED -- Ch. 3-8\par \tab Ch. 3\tab Haman plots to destroy the Jews\par \tab Ch. 4\tab Esther promises to intercede for her people\par \pard\fi-360\liLVALi360\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab Ch. 5\tab Esther secures the favor of the king and his presence at her banquet for him and Haman.\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab Ch. 6\tab Mordecai is honored and Haman humbled.\par \tab Ch. 7\tab A second banquet foils Haman's plot and he is hanged.\par \pard\fi-360\li360\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab Ch. 8\tab Mordecai is promoted to Haman's position and the Jews are authorized by the king to defend themselves against their enemies.\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 III. THE DELIVERANCE AND THE FEAST OF PURIM -- Ch. 9-10\par \pard\fi-360\li360\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab Ch. 9\tab The Jews are victorious over their enemies and the Feast of Purim is established.\par \tab Ch. 10\tab The greatness of Mordecai during the remainder of Ahasuerus' reign.\par \pard\txLVALj0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par Note:\tab This is the true story of a little Jewish orphan girl becoming Queen of Persia. At this time the Persian throne controlled over half the then-known world.\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab Esther was the Queen of the famous Xerxes for thirteen years. No doubt she lived for many years into the reign of her stepson, Artaxerxes. Under this king, Nehemiah rebuilt Jerusalem. It was Esther's marriage to this famous Persian monarch that gave the Jews enough prestige at this court that made it possible for Nehemiah to rebuild Jerusalem with official help (Nehemiah 2:1-8).\par \par \f3\page\pard\qc\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\b\f4\fs28 "FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS"\par \fs24 Esther\b0\fs20\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\fs22 Introduction:\par \pard\fi360\li-360\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280LVALk\tx18000\tx18720 1.\tab Esther 4:13-16. The background story of the events in Susa.\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab a.\tab Ahasuerus (481 BC) was king of Persia.\par \tab b.\tab God's people Israel were in the provinces of Persia.\par \tab c.\tab The King had the leaders of 127 provinces to come to a celebration that lasted 187 days-- more than six months.\par \pard\fi-360\li360\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab\tab (1\tab It was a feast of drinking and sin.\par \tab\tab (2\tab The King sends for Vashti to come and display her beauty. She refuses because of her modesty.\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab d.\tab The King accepts the suggestion to reject her and choose another to be queen in her stead.\par \pard\fi-360\li360\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab\tab (1\tab Esther, a young Jewess, is eventually chosen. \par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\fi360\li-360\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680LVALl\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 2.\tab Her cousin (uncle?) Mordecai had offended Haman a high official in the King's court. By trickery Haman gets the King to sign a decree that all the Jews should be put to death.\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab a.\tab A decree issued by a Persian monarch was unalterable.\par \tab b.\tab God stepped in and in a providential way delivered His people from the decree that Christ might come of their seed as promised (Gen. 12:1-3).\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\fi360\li-360\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 3.\tab This story is written for our benefit (Romans 15:4) and shows God's providential care for his people.\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par SERMON OUTLINE\par \par \pard\qc\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\b "FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS"\b0 Esther 4:14\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx165LVALm60\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 Mordecai thought Esther had come to the throne "for such a time as this." \b \i What sort of a time was it?\b0\i0\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\fi360\li-360\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 1.\tab It was a time when the King and the leaders of the nation were selfish, wicked, and immoral.\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab a.\tab Sin was in the saddle so to speak.\par \tab b.\tab "When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn." (Proverbs 29:2)\par \tab *\tab What about the "leaders" (?) of today? What kind of a role-model are the politicians, sports and entertainment figures today?\par \tab *\tab What about the morals and philosophies of those molding and shaping the minds of our youth? (The media, the educators, etc.)\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\fi360\li-360\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\txLVALn9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 2.\tab It was a time of worldly pomp and show (Esther 4:13-16 and especially 1:3-8).\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab a.\tab It was a time when the leaders of 127 provinces recklessly took 6 months vacation for wickedness and sin. \par \tab b.\tab They neglected the nation, its welfare, and their homes.\par \tab *\tab Today our nation is neglecting to preserve the fountains of righteousness in our nation: "Prayer" outlawed from schools; "homosexuality" paraded as a civil rights issue instead of sin; the murder of innocent babies legalized!\par \tab\tab 2 Timothy 3:1-5; Ecclesiastes 12:13-14.\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \par \pard\fi360\li-360\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 3.\tab It was a time of strong drink in the nation-- Esther 1:7-8.\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab *\tab We are slowly becoming a nation of drunkards and alcoholics. We keep seeing the danger but doing nothing about it. Proverbs 20:1; 23:21; 23:29-35\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12LVALo960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \par \pard\fi360\li-360\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 4.\tab It was a time of immodesty and debauchery-- Esther 1-2\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab a.\tab It was a time when the King demanded Vashti the Queen to come before the leaders of 127 provinces and display her body before their drunken lustful eyes (1:10-11).\par \tab b.\tab The Queen had the moral courage to dare to do right! \par \tab\tab 1 Timothy 2:6-10;\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \par \pard\fi360\li-360\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 5.\tab It was a time when the sanctify of marriage was at a low ebb.\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab a.\tab The King was willing to get rid of the Queen for no fault of hers. (Esther 1:19)\par \tab b.\tab Now one of every two marriages end in divorce. (Mt.19:3-9)\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx1440LVALp0\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \par \pard\fi360\li-360\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 6.\tab It was a time when human life was cheap.\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab a.\tab The leaders were willing to sign a decree to have 2,000,000 Jews killed, because one of them would not bow and tip his hat to Haman, a wicked scoundrel (Esther 3:9, 13).\par \tab b.\tab Life today is cheap. Murders escalating wildly. Theft and hate escalating. 'Aborting on demand' supported by the news and entertainment media.\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \par \pard\fi360\li-360\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 7.\tab It was a time that needed the good woman Esther (4:13-16)\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab a.\tab Her silence would have been sin. She found herself in a responsible position and she had to do what she could.\par \tab *\tab A TIME that needs good people--\par \pard\fi-360\li360\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx1152 LVAL 0\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab\tab\tab good people in leadership in the nations-- in business-- in education-- in communications-- and in the home.\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \b CONCLUSION:\b0\par \pard\tab\b\i "For such a time as this\b0\i0 " what kind of disciples do you think the Lord needs? Are you one of that kind? Are you one the Lord can count on and depend on?\par \par \cf1\f0\fs24\par } LVAL^_ r{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fdecor\fprq2\fcharset0 Cooper;}{\f2\fscript\fprq2\fcharset0 Don Casual;}{\f3\fmodern\fprq1\fcharset0 Gettysburg;}{\f4\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\lang1033\f0\fs24\par \pard\qc\cf0\b\f1\fs36 Walking Thru The Bible\par JOB\b0\f2\fs48\par \pard\f3\fs20\par \par \pard\qc\b\i\f4\fs22 INTRODUCTION\b0\i0\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \b\i Author:\i0 \b0 We don't know who is the author of the book of Job. It may have been handed down by the patriarchs by oral inspiration until it was put into inspired written format. Ancient Jewish sources say "The only tradition which has come down to us with respect to the authorship of the Book of Job ascribes it to Moses."\par \tab The book is named after its principal character. He may have written it himself.\par \par \b\i Date:\i0 \b0 The date it was written is unsure, with theories ranging from pre-Mosaic times to the time of Solomon. The book itself gives no indication as to time of authorship or date of composition. If Moses wrote the book the date would fall between 1500-1400 BC. \par \tab The events recorded occurred long before Moses' time. Job probably lived about the time of Abraham. \par \i\par \pard\li-360\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 Key Verses:\i0 1:21, ". . . Naked came I out of my mother's womb and naked shall I return thither" Jehovah gave, and Jehovah hath taken away; blessed be the name of Jehovah." \par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx21LVALs60\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \tab\i Key Thought: \i0 Why do the righteous suffer?\par \par \tab\i Key Word: \i0 Tried. \par \b\i\par Key Persons:\i0 \b0 \b\par \par \pard\fi360\li-360\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 Job, \b0 a patriarchal chieftain of Uz, a godly man who is suddenly robbed of his children, his wealth and his health; \par \b His wife, \b0 who unconsciously becomes a tool of Satan urging Job to renounce God; \par \b Eliphaz, Bildad, Zophar, \b0 his three friends of long standing. These three being wise men (philosophers) discuss with Job the reasons for his misfortune. They, too, inadvertently are used by Satan to try to destroy Job. \b\par Elihu\b0 , a youthful observer, who injects himself into the discussion; \par \b Jehovah\b0 in heaven who is proud of Job's righteous life and allows him to be tested to prove his loyalty; \par \b Satan,\b0 the adversary and accuser of God's children who is determined to discredit and destroy Job. \par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \b\i Type of Literature:\i0 \b0 It is dramatic poetry with a prose narrative for introduction and closing. It is based on a true historical episode (Ezekiel 14:14,20; James 5:11). \par \par \b\i Period of History:\i0 \b0 Internal evidence suggests that the events took place in the patriarchal period prior to 1450 B.C. \par \par \b\i Purposes:\i0 \b0 To reveal that suffering in itself is not proof of God's displeasure. \par \par \LVALtb\i Message:\i0 \b0 The book teaches that men should be righteous, not simply to gain peace of mind, health, or wealth. These are rewards and by-products of righteousness. God wants us to serve him because we love him and because it is the right thing to do, not because of what we can get from him.\par \par \par \b\i\fs26 ABOUT THE MAN\endash JOB:\i0 \fs22 \b0\par \par \tab Job was a real historic person, not mythical or symbolic (Ezekiel 14:14; James 5:11). His home was the land of Uz (Job 1:1), on the border of Edom (Lam. 4:21), Southeast of Palestine near the Dead Sea. He had seven sons and three daughters (Job 1:2). It was an age of polygamy but it is noteworthy that he had but one wife. \par \par \tab Job was wealthy having seven thousand sheep, three thousand camels, five hundred yoke of oxen, and five hundred she asses. He was greatest of all the children of the east (Job 1:3). \par \par \tab Job's character is described as perfect, i.e., mature and complete. He was upright, straight in his dwellings. He feared God with a reverent respect. He turned away from evil in his moral conduct (Job 1:8). He was sympathetic toward the unfortunate (Job 30:25). \par \par \tab Job was a "Wise Man" (Job 15:2). This meant far more than just brilliant; it was an honored title for respected philosophers and counsellors. The wise men collected the wisdom of the world and taught it to their fellowman. He personally feared God and continually led his family in sacrificial worship (Job 1:5). This indicates the patriarchal form of worship.\par \par \par \b\i\fs26 ABOUT JOB'S WIFE AND FRIENDS:\i0 \b0\fs22 \par \i\par \tab His wife: \i0 Satan could have destroyed her with Job's children. Instead he used her to try to destroy Job. She urged Job to do just what Satan had said he would (compare 1:11 and 2:9). Her faith was shallow and unable to stand the testing. \par \par \tab\i His friends: \i0 The three friends represent four kinds of authority in religion. \b\par \tabLVALu\tab Eliphaz \b0 claimed a religious experience, basing his arguments on dreams and visions (4:12-17). \par \par \tab\tab\b Bildad \b0 based his authority on religious traditions. He did not reflect much originality or independence of thought. \b\par \par \tab\tab Zophar \b0 was a practical man of common sense who appealed to human experience and wisdom (20:2-5). His language was more violent and offensive. He represents the prejudice and narrow-minded bigotry of mankind, thinking he knew all. \par \par \tab\tab\b Elihu \b0 claimed to speak for God by inspiration (32:8). He appears to be a younger man who was an observer of the discussion (32:6). He was an impetuous youth. He sought to defend God, arguing that affliction is the chastisement of a loving Father.\par \par The friends argued that all suffering is the result of personal sin, therefore Job's great suffering proved him to be a great sinner.\par \par SERMON OUTLINE\par \par \pard\qc\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\b\fs36 What Do You Weigh?\fs20\par \fs22 Job 31:6\b0\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par Introduction:\par \pard\fi360\li-360\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 1.\tab On the front page of a newspaper sometime ago appeared a most attractive pen picture. It was an old-fashioned set of balances, or scales. In the weighing pan on one side was a picture of very fat sultan of middle eastern country. His head was adorned with a silk turban, and a happy smiLVALvle wreathed his face.\par 2.\tab As we think of that picture, there are a couple of passages of Scripture which come immediately to our mind. \par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab a.\tab Belshazzar gave a great feast. Before the astonished eyes of his guests, a part of a hand came out from nowhere and wrote on the wall four words: "Mene, Mene, Tekel, Upharsin." \par \tab b.\tab The other verse is the one in Job 31:6, and this filled with such a great message for us: "Let me be weighted in an even balance, that God may know mine integrity." Job was talking to his so-called comforters. They had been interpreting his disasters as the result of his disobedience and sins. His defense was this magnificent statement: "Let God weigh me in an even balance [that is, in scales that are perfectly balanced], and both you and God can examine my integrity."\par \b\par FIRST, WHAT DO YOU WEIGH IN YOUR OWN SCALES?\b0\par \pard\fi360\li-360\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 1.\tab This set is individual and belongs to you alone. No one can see the face of it except you. There are many things about you that no one else knows. You know yourself better than anyone else in the world knows you. What do you weigh in your own little private set of scales?\par 2.\tab Paul said, "Let a man examine himself." (I Cor. 11:28). To what do you aspire? What is the purpose of your life? What kinds of pictures do you hang on the walls of your imagination?\par 3.\tab Several years ago a preacher told of young lady that he and his wife had taken into their home for a few weeks. \par 4.\tab What you weigh in your own scales is most important. LVALwIt can bring happiness and joy. It can add zest to life and help you face the dawn of a new day with joy and confidence. On the other hand, what you feel about yourself can make you feel terrible and rotten and not fit to live with not caring to live. \par 5.\tab It can mean having the abundant life that Jesus told us about or it can mean a miserable existence and even death. First, what do you weigh in your own scales?\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\b\par NEXT, WHAT DO YOU WEIGH IN THE SCALES OF OTHERS?\b0\par \pard\fi360\li-360\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 1.\tab These are the scales that \b you\b0 cannot see. They are turned facing the other way. We are familiar with the little sentence, "O wad some power the giftie gie us to see oursels as ithers see us!"\par 2.\tab These scales are more important than we sometimes think. Influence is sacred. No Christian has the right to say, "I don't care what people think of me." "Adorn the doctrine [gospel of God" (Titus 2:5).\par 3.\tab "What do you weigh in the scales of other people?" is a searching question. \par 4.\tab I heard about the time a famous preacher was in a Gospel Meeting in Abilene, Texas. \par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \b FINALLY, WHAT DO WE WEIGH IN THE SCALES OF GOD?\b0\par \pard\fi360\li-360\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\LVALtx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 1.\tab These are the scales about which Job is talking. His desire was that God would weigh him in an even balance so that God might know his integrity. \par 2.\tab How many of us would want the people we know to look at God's scales when we are put in that even balance? \par 3.\tab Of course, God's scales don't weight in pounds and ounces, and Job wasn't talking about that kind of weight. He was talking about those scales of God which weigh the intangible things, the invisible things. God's scales do weigh such things as integrity, courage, zeal for the kingdom's work, honesty, sincerity, earnestness, and especially faith.\par 4.\tab Friend, if God were to weigh you in his balances, what kind of a faith would he find? Is yours a trusting obedient faith?\par 5.\tab If you want to correct what the Lord knows about you in his scales make your life right with Him; obey the Gospel!\par \pard\tab Repent and be baptized for the remission of your sins. \cf1\f0\fs24\par } LVAL^_ y{\rtf1\ansi\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fswiss\fprq2\fcharset0 Arial;}{\f2\fdecor\fprq2\fcharset0 Cooper;}{\f3\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f4\fmodern\fprq1\fcharset0 Gettysburg;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\lang1033\f0\fs24\par \pard\qc\cf0\b\f1\fs36 \f2 Walking Thru The Bible\par PSALMS\b0\f1\fs48\par \pard\f3\fs22\par \pard\qc\b\i\fs24 INTRODUCTION\b0\i0\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\fi360\li-360\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 A.\tab The Hebrew title of the Psalms (\i sepher tehillim)\i0 means "book of praises." The Greek version of the OT bears the title \i Psalmoi\i0 , from this we get the English title, "\b Psalms."\b0\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab 1.\tab The Psalms were for the Jewish nation both prayer book and hymnbook. It is, of course, the longest book of the Bible.\par \tab 2.\tab The book was originally organized as five volumes, with each volume closing with a doxology psalm. The last (Psa 150) forms an appropriate doxology for the entire book.\par \tab\tab\tab Book I\tab\tab contains Psalms 1-41\par \tab\tab\tab Book II\tab\tab contains Psalms 41-72\par \tab\tab\tab Book III\tab contains Psalms 73-89\par \tab\tab\tab Book IV\tab contains Psalms 90-106\par \tab\tab\tab Book V\tab\tab contains Psalms 107-150\par \tab 3.\tab It seems likely since certain psalms appear in more LVALzthan one collection, that each book was complied somewhat independently. (e.g. Psa.14 and part of Psa.40 of Book I appear as Psa.53 and Psa.70 in Book II; and the latter halves of Psa.57 and Psa.60 of Book II appear as Psa.108 in Book V.)\par \par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 B.\tab\b AUTHORSHIP\b0\par \tab 1.\tab\ul ONE\ulnone is ascribed to Moses, Psa.90.\par \tab 2.\tab\ul SEVENTY-THREE\ulnone are ascribed to David.\par \pard\fi-1440\li720\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab\tab\tab\tab Book I consists wholly of David's songs; his name prefixed to all except 1 & 2, which are the preface; 10 which is a part of 9; and 33 which appears as an example of the last verse of Psa.32.\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab\tab\tab Book II eight psalms, 51-65 and 68-70.\par \tab\tab\tab Book III one psalms, 86.\par \tab\tab\tab Book IV two, 101, 103.\par \tab\tab\tab Book V fifteen, 108-110, 122, 124,131,133, 138-145.\par \pard\fi-720\li360\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab 3.\tab\tab\ul TWO\ulnone are ascribedLVAL{ to Solomon, that is, "to" or "for" him, (72 & 127). Psa.72:1,20 indicates that it was written by David, as a prayer for divine guidance of his son Solomon. If 127 was likewise written by David \i for\i0 Solomon it is forecasting the building of the Temple. If it was written by Solomon, it reflects the building of it (Cf. I Kings 8 and I Kings 4:32).\par \tab 4.\tab\tab\ul ELEVEN\ulnone Psalms are ascribed "to" or "for" the "Sons of Korah" whose names are not recorded. Psa.42, 44-49, 84, 85, 87, 88. Korah's children did not all perish with him (I Chron. 6:22, 27; 9:19; 26:1; 2 Chron. 20:19). They were eminent musicians at the time of David and Solomon.\par \tab 5.\tab\tab\ul TWELVE\ulnone are ascribed to Asaph, a celebrated Levite, and Chief of the choirs of Israel in the time of David (I Chron.16:4,5). Psa.50, 73-83. Asaph is a combination poet and the philosopher. His subject matter is doctrinal and perspective. His style is more vehement than David's.\par \tab 6.\tab\tab\ul ONE EACH\ulnone is ascribed to the sages of Heman and Ethan, who were the sons of Zerah (I Chron. 2:6), and flourished during the captivity. Psa. 88, 89. However Psa.88 is also connected with the sons of Korah.\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab 7.\tab\ul TWENTY-FOUR\ulnone have no inscription of any kind.\par \tab\tab\tab Book I \tab\tab -- 1, 2, 10, 33\par \tab\tab\tab Book II\tab\tab -- 43, 71\par \tab\tab\tab Book IV\tab -- 91, 93-97, 99, 104, 105\par \tab\tab\tab Book V\tab\tab -- 107, 114-119, 136, 137\par \pard\fi-360\li360\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab\tab\tab (The New Testament writers attribute certain of these LVAL|to David: Psa.2 in Acts 4; and Psa. 95 in Heb.3 & 4).\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par C.\tab\b Classification \b0 of the Psalms according to Subject.\par \par \pard\fi-720\li360\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab 1.\tab\b\tab Prayers\b0 -- For pardon of sin; under affliction and persecution; relative to public worship expressing trust in God; declaring the psalmists' integrity;for defeat of enemies.\par \tab 2.\tab\tab\b Thanksgiving\b0 -- For mercies shown.\par \tab 3.\tab\tab\b Psalms of Praise\b0 -- Declaring God's goodness and mercy; declaring God's power, majesty, and glory.\par \tab 4.\tab\tab\b Psalms and Instruction\b0 -- Showing the blessings of God's people and the misery of His enemies; the excellence of God's law; the vanity of human life without God.\par \tab 5.\tab\tab\b Prophetical and Typical Psalms\b0 -- (Messianic, etc.)\par \tab 6.\tab\tab\b Historical Psalms\b0 -- The creation (8:5); Covenant established with Abraham (105:9-11); Deliverance from Egypt (78 & 105).\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 D.\tab\b Superscriptions:\b0\par \pard\li-360\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx1008LVAL}0\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 An interesting and difficult feature of the book of Psalms are the explanatory notes attached to the individual psalms.\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab 1.\tab "\i For the Chief Musician."\i0 This note is attached to fifty-five psalms. It refers to the leaders of the temple singers and so is translated "choirmaster" by the RSV. "To the Choirmaster" would mean instructions to the choirmaster as to how the particular psalms was to be sung. Thus in the RSV of Psa.4 we have a clear statement of directions: "To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments," i.e., this psalms is to be sung with stringed instruments. This shows the psalms was specially meant for the Temple (tabernacle) worship.\par \tab 2.\tab "\i Song of Degrees"\i0 (Psa. 120-134). The ASV and RSV translate this "Song of Ascents." It refers undoubtedly to a group of psalms that were sung by the Jews on their way up to Jerusalem to keep the annual feasts (cf. Psa. 122:1-4).\par \tab 3.\tab "\i Maskil"\i0 This term is found at the top of thirteen psalms. The word means "instructions" and denotes these psalms as didactic (teaching) in nature.\par \tab 4.\tab\i "Michtam"\i0 (Ps. 16, 56-60) The meaning of this term is unknown. In rabbinical writings it is taken to mean "a golden poem."\par \tab 5.\tab\i "On Neginoth"\i0 This word appears with six psalms and means "with stringed instruments." The ASV and RSV have greatly helped their readers by giving this translation.\par \tab 6.\tab "\i Upon Nehiloth"\i0 means "on wind instruments," probably flutes.\par \tab 7.\tab Other terms:\par \tab\tab a.\tab There are many other unfamiliar terms also-- for example, Psa.9 "upon Muth-labbed" ("Death of the Son") this means "set to the tune LVAL~of a song entitled Muthlabben.\par \tab\tab b.\tab "Selah" occurs seventy-one times, but its precise meaning remains unknown. The word seems to mean "to raise up" and could be instructions for crescendo, or for the lifting the hand to silence to allow a musical interlude, etc.\par \par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\b SUMMARY\b0\par \tab The Psalms express the "heartbeat" or the outpouring of the emotions and personal feelings of God's people. Men and women everywhere can identify their lot in life with that of the psalmists. \tab The Psalms tend to display and illustrate the character of our LORD and to enforce the character which His servants are called upon to display.\par \tab In every experience of our own, no matter how deep the pain or great the frustration or how exhilarating the joy, we can find psalms which echo our innermost thoughts; psalms which God used to bring comfort or to confirm to us that He understands.\par \tab The Psalms were used in public worship and private devotions in both ages. In them we share every thought and feeling with our LORD.\par \par SERMON OUTLINE\par \f4\page\pard\qc\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\b\f3\fs28 "Let Us Go Into The House of the Lord"\b0\fs24\par \b Psalms 122:1\b0\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\LVALtx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\tab\fs22\par \par \pard\fi360\li-360\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 1.\tab We see in these words the pleasure which David took in approaching the house of the Lord for worship unto his God. \par 2.\tab It is God's will and command that we worship Him in public worship. Acts 2;42, 46; 11:26; 20:7; Heb. 10:24-25.\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\b I.\tab THE CALL TO WORSHIP--\b0 "\ul Let us go\ulnone into the house of the Lord."\par A.\tab WHY WORSHIP? Why have we assembled this morning?\par \tab 1.\tab Because it is a natural and necessary thing for man to do.\par \tab 2.\tab Because worship makes the worshiper like the things he worships. 2 Cor. 3:18\par \tab 3.\tab Because in worship we are reminded of values which the world makes us forget. Heb. 11:1.\par \tab 4.\tab Because worship is an experience that rebukes the sin in one's life. Psalms 42:2; 84:2.\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\LVALtx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 B.\tab WHAT IS WORSHIP? WHAT WORSHIP DOES--\par \tab 1.\tab "Religion: is \i re-tieing\i0 man to God. ["Religion" is from the root of the word "ligament."] Worship is the celebration of our religion.\par \tab 2.\tab Our Worship strengthens our religion. It reminds us what God has done for us... It reminds us of our relationship... It reminds us of power available... It renews our commitment ....\par \pard\sl-86\slmult0\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\par \par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720\b II.\tab THE PLACE OF WORSHIP --\b0 "Let us go into \ul the house of the Lord."\ulnone\par A.\tab God's house in the O.T. was the temple -- 1 Kings 8:27\par B.\tab God's house is His church -- 1 Tim. 3:15; Eph. 2:22; 1 Pet.2:5\par \par \b III. THE SPIRIT OF WORSHIP --\b0 "\ul I was glad\ulnone when they said unto me..."\par \pard\fi360\li-360\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\tx10080\tx10800\tx11520\tx12240\tx12960\tx13680\tx14400\tx15120\tx15840\tx16560\tx17280\tx18000\tx18720 A.\tab David sure it did him good to "go into the house of the Lord."\par B.\tab True spirit of worship demands reverence-- Ps.89:7. Heb.12:28.\par C.\tab The worship of the apostolic Christian was truly an offering of the heart-- I Cor. 14:15; Eph. 5:19; Col. 3:16; Heb. 10:22\par \pard\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\tx1440\tx1854\tx2160\tx2880\tx3600\tx4320\tx5040\tx5760\tx6480\tx7200\tx7920\tx8640\tx9360\