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The Way We View Ourselves

1 Samuel 15:11b-13a

Lesson 1: God wants to ___________________ ________________ to us as a church through His Word (Eph 4:11-12; 2 Tim 3:17).

 

Lesson 2: Samuel’s response teaches us:

(Part I) ________________________ are painful (1 Sam 15:11b).

(Part II) People’s ______ can __________ us (1 Sam 15:11b; Psa 97:10; Pro 8:13a; Rom 12:9b; Psa 4:4; Eph 4:26).

(Part III) We should take our __________ and __________ to the Lord (1 Sam 15:11b; Psa 34:18; Isa 61:1).

Lesson 3: We have to __________ ______________ an incorrect view of ourselves (1 Sam 15:12-13; 2 Sam 18:18; Mark 7:6; 1 John 1:6, 8; Rom 12:3; Gal 6:1; Matt 4:21; 1 Cor 10:12).

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Memory Verses: John 1:12-13

 

Day 1: Read Eph. 4:11-12 and discuss: what primary responsibility of pastors is listed here? Does every Christian have a ministry? What is your ministry? How does that ministry build up this church?

Day 2: Read Ps. 97:10, Amos 5:15, Rom. 12:9, & Pro. 8:13 and discuss: what, if anything, are we commanded to hate? Examine your own life and the life of your family and ask: is there any evil in my life? Do I hate it, or harbor it? Repent, if necessary, and regard evil the way God regards it. ReadPs. 4:4 & Eph. 4:26 and discuss: when we are angry, for a right – or justifiable – reason, where should we direct our attention? If we should go to God with our anger, does that mean we shouldn’t go to others? What did Samuel do when he was angry with Saul’s sin (see 1 Sam. 15:11).

Day 3: Read 1 John 1:6-9 and discuss: what does this passage teach us about the presence of sin in the life of a Christian? What does it teach us about confession? What are the responsibilities of a Christian in this passage? What is God’s responsibility?

Day 4: Read Gal 6:1 & 1 Cor 10:12 and discuss: What can we learn from Gal 6:1 about confronting people? How should people be confronted? What do the people confronting have to keep in mind? What relationship does this have to 1 Cor 10:12?

Pray for those who lead, feed, and care for the flock, and their families (Col. 4:3, 2 Thess. 3:1): Jim Donald (Elder) and Dave Zumstein (Deacon)

Pray for these church members/families (1 Tim. 2:1, Eph. 6:18, Col. 1:9): Lori Newburn, Don & Chris Oswald, Betty Pender, Tim & Wendy Petta, Marshall & Christina Pile

Pray for “kings” and those in authority (1 Tim. 2:2): Local – Cowlitz Co. Sheriff Mark S. Nelson; State Rep. Richard Debolt; Nation – President Barack Obama

Pray for the Gospel to Spread Among All Peoples (Matt. 9:37-38): Those we directly support: Rick Terrazas (Rock of Ages)

An Unreached People Group: Rajput (Hindu, in India)

Grieving or Pleasing God

1 Samuel 15:9-11a

Lesson 1: What God has condemned, we shouldn’t ________ ________ (1 Sam 15:9; Josh 6:18, 7:19-21; Gen 3:3, 6; Isa 5:20; Job 19:25).

Lesson 2: God isn’t looking for us to utterly destroy ________________ and __________________ things (1 Sam 15:9).

Lesson 3: (Part I) Disobedience ______________ God (Part II) but repentance ____________ Him ______ (1 Sam 15:10-11a, 35; Gen 6:6-7; Luke 15:4-24; Deut 21:18-21).

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Memory Verses: Deuteronomoy 10:12-13

Day 1: Read 1 Sam. 15:1-8 and discuss: what typically “bothers” people more: God’s command to destroy the Amalekites, or Saul’s disobedience? What should “bother” us more? What area of disobedience in your own life doesn’t “bother” you in the way that it should? Pray with your friends or family and confess these sins, repenting of them.

Day 2: Read 1 Sam. 15:9 and discuss: What is the significance of the word “unwilling”? What word does your version use instead? Why is this important? In what ways are you “unwilling” to obey God? Pray for clarity as you examine your own life and for the grace you need to willingly obey.

Day 3: Read 1 Sam. 15:9 and discuss: What are some things in our society that are called “good”, but are not good according to God’s Word? What are some things that were “good” at one time in the past, but are now considered “not good” by our society? Examine your own life and determine what, if anything, you are calling “good” but that is actually “not good”. Pray for clarity to see things as God sees them.

Lesson 1: God’s mercy was shown...

(Part I) By saving Noah and his family (2 Pet 2:5).

(Part II) By saving Lot and his family (2 Pet 2:7-8).

(Part III) By saving Rahab and her family (Josh 2).

(Part IV) By saving the Gibeonites (Josh 9).

(Part V) By saving the Ninevites (Jonah 3:10).

(Part VI) By providing the Amalekites and Canaanites centuries to repent (Deut 25:19 cf. 1 Sam 15:3; Gen 15:13-16).

(Part VII) To the __________________ ________________ (1 Sam 15:3; Ecc 4:2; Rev 14:13).

(Part VIII) By saving the ______________ (1 Sam 15:2 cf. 1 Sam 15:6; Rom 11:22; Exo 18:8-12; Judg 1:16; 2 Pet 2:9).

Lesson 2: We don’t want to ______________ our friends and enemies like Saul did (1 Sam 14:44 cf. 1 Sam 15:8, 28:18; Gal 5:15, 24-26; Eph 6:16; Jam 4:4; Psa 75:8; Jer 25:15; Rev 14:9-10).

Lesson 3: We should ____ ____________ about God’s judgment.

Lesson 4: God’s judgment was shown by punishing:

(Part I) The angels who sinned (2 Pet 2:4).

(Part II) The ancient world (2 Pet 2:5).

(Part III) Sodom and Gomorrah (2 Pet 2:6-8).

(Part IV) The Canaanites (Joshua).

(Part V) The Amalekites (Deut 25:17-19; 1 Sam 15:1-3).

(Part VI) ______ ______ (Gal 3:10, 13; Rom 2:5; Matt 26:39, 43; John 18:11; 1 Thes 5:9).

 

Note: Parts I through VI of Lesson 1 and Parts I through V of Lesson 2 are from previous sermons.

Lesson 1: The Amalekites’ judgment was ________________ (Psa 145:9; 1 Sam 15:2 cf. 1 Sam 15:18, 33).

Lesson 2: The Amalekites’ judgment was necessary, because they threatened Israel:

(Part I) ____________________ (Isa 35:4).

(Part II) _______________________ (1 Sam 15:3; Exo 17:14; Deut 25:19).

Lesson 3: Israel had to destroy the ______________________ of the Amalekites and Canaanites to remain holy (Deut 7:5-6; Num 33:55-56; Psa 115:4-8; 2 Kin 17:8, 11, 15).

Lesson 4: The ____________ received Israel’s mission (Exo 19:6 cf. 1 Pet 2:5, 9).

Lesson 5: As the church you are:

(Part I) __ ________ people (Deut 7:6; Num 23:9; Est 3:8; Acts 16:20-21; 2 Cor 7:1; 1 Thes 4:7; 1 Pet 1:15).

(Part II) __________ ____________ people (Deut 7:6; 2 Thes 2:13; Eph 1:4; John 15:16; Rom 14:8; 1 Cor 3:23, 6:19-20).

(Part III) __ ______________ treasure (Deut 7:6, 32:10; Zech 2:8; Titus 2:14; 1 Pet 2:9; Matt 13:44; Heb 12:2).

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Memory Verses: Revelation 21:4

Day 1: Read 1 Samuel 15:1-2, 17-18 and discuss: What is the significance of the word “sinners” in verse 18? Without this word what could we be tempted to think was the reason the Amalekites were going to be destroyed? (i.e. What happened approximately 450 years earlier? See Exodus 17 for more info)

Day 2: Read Isaiah 35:4 and discuss: What is the significance of verses like this one? Describe a scenario from your own life, to your friends or family, where you felt (initially) like you wanted to take revenge upon someone else. Did you? If not, why not? Help your friends or family consider real-life situations they may be currently facing where these truths can help us to wait on the Lord.

Day 3: Read Exodus 19:6 and discuss: How does this verse summarize the purpose of the people of Israel? Read 1 Peter 2:5, 9-10; Romans 12:1 and discuss: What is the purpose of the church (the collective body of Christ, made up of individual parts, working in unison and harmony)? In what ways does your home demonstrate your faithful adherence to these verses? Discuss what changes needs to take place in your life in order to more fully demonstrate your faith to those unbelievers whom you influence.

Lesson 1: Isaiah 61:1-2a describes:

(Part I) The __________ of Christ’s First Coming.

(Part II) ______________ who need this mercy.

Lesson 2: Jesus came...

(Part I) ______ __________ who know they’re spiritually poor (Isa 61:1a; Matt 5:3).

(Part II) ____ ________ broken hearts (Isa 61:1b; Psa 34:18).

(Part III) ________ ______________ spiritual freedom (Isa 61:1c; 42:7, 49:9; John 8:34; Rom 6:16; Heb 2:15).

(Part IV) To ________ ____ acceptable to God (Isa 61:2a, 49:8).

Lesson 3: Isaiah 61:2b describes the ________________ of Christ’s Second Coming (Isa 34:8, 35:4, 63:4; Matt 25:10-12; Luke 19:10; John 3:17, 12:47 cf. John 5:22; Rev 19:11-13).

Lesson 4: Jesus came to be ______ ____________ from the judgment we deserve (Isa 61:1 cf. Luke 2:8-12; Matt 1:21; 1 Tim 1:15; Exo 34:6-7; Num 14:18; Rom 8:32; Jonah 1:6, 14, 3:9; John 3:16).

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Memory Verses: Revelation 21:3

Day 1: Read Isaiah 61:1-2 & Luke 4:16-21 and discuss: How is the Trinity revealed in these passages? In what ways is Isa 61:1 a picture of those who are lost? Read Matthew 5:3 & discuss: what does “poor in spirit” mean? Are you “poor in spirit”? Discuss with your family, or friends, and pray for God to show you what it means to be “poor in spirit?”

Day 2: Read Isaiah 61:1-2 and discuss: What does the gospel accomplish according to this passage? What is the significance of the comma between verse 2a and 2b?

Day 3: Read Luke 2:8-12, Matt. 1:21, & 1 Tim. 1:15 and discuss: What was the purpose of Jesus’ first coming? Which one of your friends or family members don’t know this purpose? Pray for opportunities to explain this to those who don’t believe in Jesus, as their Lord and Savior.

Lesson 1: God’s judgment was shown by punishing:

(Part I) The angels who sinned (2 Pet 2:4).

(Part II) The ancient world (2 Pet 2:5).

(Part III) Sodom and Gomorrah (2 Pet 2:6-8).

(Part IV) The Canaanites (Joshua)

(Part V) The ____________________ (Dut 25:17-19; 1 Sam 15:1-3).

 

Lesson 2: God’s mercy was shown by...

(Part I) Sparing Noah and his family (2 Pet 2:5).

(Part II) Sparing Lot and his family (2 Pet 2:7-8)

(Part III) Sparing Rahab and her family (Josh 2).

(Part IV) Sparing the Gibeonites (Josh 9).

(Part V) Sparing the Ninevites (Jonah 3:10).

(Part VI) Providing the Amalekites and Canaanites __________________ to ____________ (Deut 25:19 cf. 1 Sam 15:3; Gen 15:13-16).

Lesson 3: (Part I) ______ __________ when people are beyond repentance, (Part II) ______ ____ __________ (1 Sam 30:1-2; Haman the Agagite in Est 3:1, 10, 8:3, 5, 9:24; Luke 7:35; Acts 7:57-8:3, 9:1, 13, 15; Jonah 3:5-6; 2 Pet 3:9; Heb 9:27).

  

Family Worship Guide

Memory Verses: 1 Corinthians 15:51-52

 

Day 1: Read Exodus 17:8-16 & Deuteronomy 25:17-19 and discuss: What was the sin of the Amalekites? What was the significance of the way they attacked Israel; what was particularly wicked about it?

Day 2: Read 1 Samuel 15:1-3 and discuss: What was God’s command? What was Saul’s response? Where do you see some degree of mercy in God’s command to destroy the Amalekites? How does this inform your perspective regarding unbelievers in your life? Stop and pray for a few unbelievers with your family and/or friends.

Day 3: Read Acts 7:54-8:3, 9:1-19, and discuss: What was Saul’s reputation? What did Ananias think about Paul? Was this fueled by faith or fear? Did Saul seek to understand Jesus and to know Him? If not, describe how Saul came to know Jesus. What does this teach us about salvation? Make a list and pray for unbelievers that you know, praying that God would save them and make them fruitful, like Paul (formerly known as “Saul”).

Lesson 1: (Part I) Some people are ______________ by God’s judgments (Part II) while others are _______________ (2 Pet 2:6; Exo 12:38; Josh 2:9-11, 8:33, 35, 11:19, 24:11; Rom 11:22; Rev 11:13, 16:8-11, 21).

Lesson 2: In the Old Testament God was criticized for being ______ ________________ by...

______ 21:7-17.

________________ 1:2-13.

________________ 12:1-4.

__________ in Psalm 73:1-14.

______________ 3:13-15.

__________ 4:2.

Lesson 3: God’s mercy was shown by sparing:

(Part I) Noah and his family (2 Pet 2:5).

(Part II) Lot and his family (2 Pet 2:7-8)

(Part III) Rahab and her family (Josh 2).

(Part IV) The Gibeonites (Josh 9).

(Part V) The __________________ (Jonah 3:10).

NOTE: Parts I through IV are from the previous two sermons.

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Memory Verses: 1 John 4:4

Day 1: Considering Lesson 1, describe how God’s judgments could be considered merciful. Consider the description of the plagues against Egypt:what were some of the purposes of those plagues? Consider why and how strangers and foreigners were drawn to God, in the OT. What does God use now to draw people to Himself? What is it about the church – us, the body of Christ – that can be used to draw people to faith in Christ?

Day 2: Consider Lesson 3 and read Job 21:7-17, Hab. 1:2-4, Jer. 12:1, Ps. 72:2-13. What characteristic of God was criticized more than his judgment/severity? Examine your own heart and discuss with your family/friends: what type of person/people seem beyond forgiveness because of their wickedness? Pray for faith and repentance for them.

Day 3: Read Jonah 4 & Luke 15 and consider: What parallels exist between Jonah and older brother? Consider the “Father” in both passages.What similarities exist? Why does the “Father” in both passages look the same?