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Israel needed water, without which, they would die. But, there was a great adversary as well. Providentially, God would meet their need for water and then use the water to defeat their enemy. We do not like to be in need. Interestingly, God can use our need to do something greater than what is needed. Are you trusting God in time of adversity? Your need is NOTHING to Almighty God.

We return once more to this vital chapter. Who is the Israel Paul is speaking of? The nation of Israel or the Church alone? Some important lessons for us from Elijah's wrong conclusions that he was the only one left. There is a remnant today - and that means there is a future for Israel.

This sermon explores the distinct theological perspective of the books of Chronicles compared to Samuel and Kings, highlighting how Chronicles serves as an encouragement to post-exilic Israel by focusing on the temple rather than the throne. The central message emphasizes that while God is just and will not clear the guilty, He is also rich in mercy, a duality fulfilled in the person and work of Jesus Christ. By examining David's devotion to worship and his preparation for the temple, the text illustrates that God's presence and proper worship are more vital to a nation's prosperity than political power alone. The genealogies and historical accounts are presented not as mere repetition, but as a cohesive narrative pointing to Christ, who fulfills the offices of prophet, priest, and king. Ultimately, the sermon calls believers to rest in God's sovereignty and to pursue a life of faithful stewardship and praise, trusting in His faithfulness to fulfill His promises.

Take care that you have a true fear of the Lord from the heart, not that shallow, temporary fear of the Lord that characterized Israel in the Old Testament, and that so many people still have today.

Deuteronomy 33:26-29

God used Babylon to punish stubborn Israel for her sins. Good predicted and raised up Cyrus for Israel's return. God is sovereign over His creation.

This sermon examines the tragic reign of Abimelech, who seizes power through the murder of his seventy brothers aided by the men of Shechem. The central narrative highlights the spiritual decay of Israel, who abandon the Lord for Baal-Berith and support a king established by blood and deceit. Jotham's parable of the trees serves as a prophetic warning, contrasting the fruitfulness of humble service with the destructive nature of the bramble that seeks to reign. The text illustrates the divine judgment that follows such wickedness, as Abimelech's rule ends in mutual destruction between him and the city of Shechem. Ultimately, the passage demonstrates that ambitions rooted in sin and betrayal lead to the undoing of both the ruler and the people who enable them.

The first of a series expounding Jeremiah 2, with application to the state of Western nations.

Israel's elders willingly covenant with David and anoint him king, fulfilling God's promise through Samuel. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/1-chronicles-11-1-3-rest-in-jesus-our-shepherd-king

All Israel anoints David king at Hebron, fulfilling God's promise as the elders make a covenant with him. Study and transcript: https://sharonrpc.org/devotions/2-samuel-5-1-5-trust-the-promised-king