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February 27, 2022

Give Us a King

31 minutes

Introduction

Why have churches departed from the pattern we see in scripture?

Drifting from God’s word

I Samuel 8:1-4 – The people recognized a need for improvement. They looked around and saw nations with kings that appeared to be thriving.

Why did Alexander Campbell push for the American Christian Missionary Society? He thought he perceived a need that was not being addressed.

But why was Israel week and oppressed? Not because they didn’t have a king, but because they were not obeying God. Everyone did what was right in his own eyes.

Characteristics

Also the Pattern in Scripture

Authority

II Timothy 2:2 – giving diligence Hebrews 5:14 – constant practice

Name/description

John 13:35 – identified as Christ’s by love for one another Philippians 4:1 – loving and longing for each other

Man’s part in obtaining salvation

Romans 3:23-24 – acknowledge sin and recognize grace as a gift Romans 10:1 – salvation of the lost is our heart’s desire and prayer

Manner of worship and activities of the assembly

Acts 2:42 – continued devotion Hebrews 12:28 – grateful worship, with reverence and awe

Work

I Thessalonians 1:8 – sounding forth the word Acts 2:44-45 – selling and sharing Matthew 18:15 – discipline to gain the brother

Organization

Hebrews 13:17 – obey those watching over our souls Acts 2:46 – breaking bread from house to house

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By Mark Watson

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