Sunday Service #60 2 Samuel 21-24 By Josh Monday

So we will be back in second Samuel. And we finished a few weeks back before I went on the cruise. We finished all the way to chapter twenty so now we're going to be in chapter twenty one. So, like I always do, I like to shout out the people that commented on the last Wednesday service and Sunday Service, so let me check it out. So we had a

couple of roundtables. Hopefully guys you like those roundtables. I mean, some of the people that were on those roundtables were some of the best people I've had on my show. As far as oh, let's talk about so I'm getting a ding about the Dodgers. I don't need to hear that anyways. Yeah, some of the people that I had on the roundtables, like the first two were some of the best guys I've had on the show for deep Dives. And then episode fifty nine, which was the Trinity Roundtable, I had.

So now that I'm back, I'm ready to go. And then MDMP twenty two, Thank you, Angela Kelly, wonderful episode. I hope you had a wonderful vacation. Thank you, and our m Benz enjoyed that the enthusiasm was palaguable and this was missing in so many churches. God in the mysteries of Him are exciting to get amazing. Thanks for the great work commute listen. Hey, amen, thank you so much. And then on Wednesday service we had MDMP twenty two Whiskers White Jcon forty four to twenty. I tune in

well your own vacation. Thank you, brother, appreciate it. Brad Gillis Mike Winger has a six hour episode on head coverings. Wow, that's a lot lot of content to do just about head coverings. Angela Kelly, this one is my favorite books of the Bible. I'm glad. Yes, definitely. I had a wonderful time. Yeah, we had a great time. If I if I was this is video, you know, I would I wouldn't, would you know? And I wasn't if I didn't do like the conspiracy podcast, and I'd probably show

you guys pictures of my vacation and my cruise. But since I do the conspiracy stuff, and I have some people that are like, you know, deep into conspiracies, and I also have some people that are like SRA and abuse and all that stuff. I try to keep my children away from, you know, from people and being able to see what they look like basically as much as I can. Obviously it's too hard to now because of social media. But yeah, I would definitely show. But anyways,

much love to everybody that's listening. Thank you so much for tuning in, and thank you for listening while I was gone. I hopefully I left you with some pretty good episodes. Some people enjoyed it. Thank you to all those people that are commenting on Patreon. I really appreciate you. I saw that there was a few comments on there about the roundtables that they really liked it, you know, so you know, I just hope that you guys enjoyed it. I didn't see as many comments. That's probably because I

wasn't doing the Bible study. Here's what I believe. But I think you guys were still tuning in because you guys are awesome. So thank you for that. And let me just jump to the word. You guys have been waiting for. To get back to the word. That's what I've been reading in the comment section. So now we're gonna be doing twenty one through twenty four for sure, probably, I'm thinking, so uh let's go ahead and uh do our best.

It's crazy because we're we'll have Kings and then we have one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven, twelve, thirteen, fourteen, fifteen, sixteen, seventeen, eighteen, nineteen, twenty, twenty one, twenty two, twenty three, twenty four, twenty five, twenty six, twenty seven more books to go, and we'll be through with the Old Testament. I know that sounds like a lot, but guys, we're gonna do our very best to crush it. So let me just start with

an introduction to Second Samuel, Chapter twenty one. Second Samuel twenty one teaches us the importance of honoring covenants and promises. It underlines the concept of justice, the courage of individuals during adversity, and the loyalty of David's warriors. From Riz Pause devoted protection of her sons to the courageous acts of David's warriors. We witnessed the power of faith, loyalty, and commitment. So there we go. Let me just go ahead and get to my notes on here. Perfect, all right.

So that's twenty oops. So I want to go to twenty one. So David avenges the give knights. Now there was a famine, and this is a second Samuel twenty one, verse one. Now there was a famine in the days of David for three years, year after year. And David inquired of the Lord, and the Lord answered, it is because of Saul and his bloodthirsty house, because he killed the Gibeonites. So the king called the gibe Kites and

spoke to them. Now, the Gibeonites were not of the children of Israel, but of the remnant of the Amorites, the children of Israel and sworn protection to them, had sworn protection to them, but Saul had sought to kill them in his zeal for the children of Israel and Judah. Therefore, David said to the Gibeonites, what shall I do? What shall I do for you? And with that shall I make atonement that you may bless the inheritance of the Lord.

And the Gibeonites said to him, we will have no silver or gold from Saul or from his house, nor shall you kill any man in Israel for us. So we said, whatever you say, I will do for you. Then they answered, the King asked for the man who consumed us and plotted against us, that we should be destroyed from remaining in any of the territories of Israel. Seven men of his descendants be delivered to us, and we will hang them before the Lord in Gibeah of Saul,

whom the Lord chose. And the king said, I will give them ah Man. Okay, let's just pause there. See what I have on my notes. We'll go all the way to fourteen before I go to my other notes. But these ones the famine and inquiry. During the reign of David, there was a famine for three executive years, and David sought the face of the Lord teach. And this teaches us the importance of seeking God's guidance in times of trouble, and the narrative of a famine. Let's

see what that is. The narrative of famine and inquiry is a reoccurring theme in the Bible, illustrating both divine judgment and providence. Famines often serve as a backdrop for significant theological and moral lessons, prompting individuals and nations to seek divine guidance and intervention. Famine in the time of Abraham. Bible inces is a famine. So we had famine in the time of Abraham. It was first mentioned in Genesis twelve,

verse ten. There was a famine in the land, and Abraham went to Egypt to live there for a while while his famine was severe. And then we had Isaac's famine in Genesis twenty six to one. Another famine strikes during Isaac's time, distinct from the one of Abraham. Abraham's days, God instructs Isaac not to go to Egypt but to stay in Gurar, promising to bless him there. And then Joseph and the Egyptian famine, which you guys, that's a very popular story in Genesis forty one through forty chapter

forty one through forty seven. And then there's a famine in the time of David, which we're reading about now, and Second Samuel twenty one, verse one, and then Elijah and the drought and First Kings seventeen and eighteen. Elijah proclaims a drought as judgment against Israel's idolatry under King Ahab and Queen Jezebel, and then there was a famine in the Siega Samaria and Second King six d twenty four describes a severe famine during the the A Siege

of Samaria. The miraculous deliverance through the unexpected retreat of the Aramine army illustrates God's ability to provide in dire circumstances. What's the theological significance of famines? Just so we know? Famines in the Bible often serve as an instrument of divine discipline, calling individuals and nations to repentance and faith. They are reminders of human dependence on God for sustenance

and life. The inquirers made. The inquiries made during these times, whether through prayer, prophecy, or divine revelation, reflect a turning to God for wisdom and deliverance. And what's lessons for believers? The accounts of famine and inquiry encourage believers to trust in God's provision, seek his guidance in times of crisis,

and remain faithful amidst trials. They remind the faithful of the importance of obedience, repair, and the assurance that God is sovereign over all circumstances, working all things for the good of those who love him Romans eight twenty eight. So I just wanted to go over the famines that were in the Bible, so you guys know, and it also included David's famine that he's going through right now.

And then the cause of the famine. The Lord reveals that the famine is due to Saul's breach of covenant with the Gibbean Nites, highlighting the seriousness of breaking oaths and the need for justice. Wow, that's very important because God is a just god. Right, So they're broken oath and it looks like the famine is happy because the Saul broke an oath. And then David's response, David seeks to make amends with the Gibbea Knights, demonstrating the importance

of taking responsibility for past wrongs. Second sam of twenty one three through six. And we're going to go ahead and read about the execution of justice right now. So it's kind of interesting what's going on here. Let's go ahead and read verse seven. It says, but the king spared mehe bocheth oh mehe boschath. Now we're back to that name, which is so hard to pronounce. The son of Jonathan, the son of Saul, because of the Lord's oath that was between them between David and Jonathan, the

son of Saul. So the king took Armani and Michel, Mahipaseeth, the two sons of Rispol the daughter of Ayah who she bore to Sault, and the five sons of McCall the daughter of Saul, whom she brought up from Adriel, the son of Barzillah, and Mehelite Metathite, and he delivered them into the hands of the Gibeonites, and they hanged them on the hill before the Lord man. That's brutal. So they fell all seven together and were put to death in the days of Harvest, in the first days,

in the beginning of the barley harvest. So anyways, the Gibbea Knights requests the execution of seven of Saul's descendants, which David grants except for Mahisobath due to his covenant with Jonathan. So let's maybe read a little bit about that, because that's for me, it's really confusing that. But you know, because I don't understand how the death of sauls like, why they should pay for Saul. You know. But God

is a just God, you know. And it looks like that's what the Gibba knights wanted and that's what David provided, you know. So let's see what it says here. The concept of justice is a central theme throughout the Bible, reflecting God's character and his expectations for human conduct. The execution of justice is not merely a legal or societal obligation, but a divine mandate that permeates the scriptures in the Bible. Bible justice is often intertwined with righteousness, mercy, and truth,

forming a comprehensive framework for ethical living. It's not really concentrating on Second Samuel here though, it's going through a lot of other stuff I don't really want to bring up. But what's the practical implications of the execution of justice has practical implications for believers who call to reflect God's justice and their personal and communal lives. This involves advocating for the oppressed, defending the rights of the vulnerable, and

ensuring fairness and all dealings. The Biblical mandate for justice challenges Christians to engage actively in their societies, promoting systems and practices align with God's standards. In summary, the execution of justice the divine imperative that encompasses both individual conduct and social structures. It is rooted in the character of God and is a reflection of his righteous rule, calling

believers to live justly in a testimony of his kingdom. Yeah, so ten and e less and now Rispaul, the daughter of Okay, that's going to be where we're going to be at. So let me see cause of famine a broken covenant. God revealed that the famine was consequences of King Saul's actions years earlier when he attacked and killed some of the Gibeon Knites, violating a treaty that had been made with Israel centuries before. So it looks like there was a treaty that they had and Saul attacked

them anyway, a blood debt. The famine was seen as a form of God's judgment for this broken covenant and the resulting in blood guilt. The Gibian knightes demand execution. Seeking to toonement, David inquired of the Lord about the famine and was told to appease the Gibeon Kites the price of appeasement. The Gibbea knightes demanded that seven of Saul's male descendants be given to them for execution. David's

difficult decision. David, likely seeing this as a way to remove potential rival claimants to the throne, hand it over seven men for Saul's family, two five grandsons, two sons and five grandsons. I guess that kind of makes sense the execution. These men were hanged at the beginning of the Barley harvest. YEP says it right here. All seven together were put to death in the days of the harvest and the first days in the beginning of Barley Harvest.

Let's continue Second Samuel twenty one, verse ten. See, I don't always I don't always. I don't always act like I understand these things in the Bible. You know, some of the stuff that I read, obviously, I don't one hundred percent understand, and I don't one hundred percent like understand why. But it's not up to me to know, you know why. It's just up to me to read and try to interpret to you guys and do my

best to teach on it, you know. And that that's a pretty good point though, that I that I see in these notes right here, is that that maybe these that's the way David was thinking, was like, hey, these could be potential rivals to the to the throne. So well, that's what will happen usually with kings is even though sauls, Saul's families not all the way wiped out, so they might think that they have claim to the throne right, so they could kind of start a revolt and come

after King David. So I can kind of see that, But let's see what it says in Tewod Samuel twenty one, verse ten. Now, Rispol, the daughter of Ayah, took sackcloth and spread it for herself on the rock for the beginning of the harvest, until the late rains poured on them from heaven. And she did not allow the birds of the air to rest on them by day, nor beast on the field by night. And David was told that Rispol, the daughter of Ayah, the concubine of Saul,

had done. Then David went and took the bones of Saul and the bones of Jonathan his son from the men of Jiwbash Giliad, who had stolen them from the street of Beth Shaan, for the Philistines had hung them up after the Philistines had struck down Saul and Gilboa. So he brought up the bones of Saul on the bones of Jonathan his son from there, and they gathered

the bones of those who had been hanged. They buried the bones of Saul and Jonathan his son in the county of Benjamin and Zillah and the tomb of Kish his father. So they performed all that the king commanded. And after that God heeded the prayer of the land. Okay, so it looks like he he delivered the bones and they were able to bury him in Benjamin. So David had some capassion when he heard of Brispoul's unwavering dedication. He was moved and ordered the collection of the bodies.

Right so, and then the final burial, David gathered the bones of Saul on the son Jonathan from Jebesca. Lad collected the bones of the seven men as well, and he buried them all in the tomb of Kish, Saul's father. So, all right, so we have that, and let me see what we got here. Riz Paul's vigil ris Paul's active morning of protection over the bodies of her sons underscores the death of a mother's love and need for dignity

and death. Yes, man, So David kind of did whatever he could to kind of make up for what's going on. But still it's terrible. She was sad because the kids, you know, the seven. She was sad because of her sons, you know. And yeah, I mean, I totally understand. And then in verses twelve fourteen, after David ensures the proper berty of Saul and Jonathan, God responds to the prayers for the land and ended the famine. So that kind

of seals things up, you know, for God. And David was he listened to God, and then God came and stopped the fai emen. He heeded the prayer for the land and Second Samuel twenty one, verse fifteen Philistine giants destroyed. All right, now we're gonna learn about some giants here. When the Philistines, this is a Second Samuel twenty one, verse fifteen, though, when the Philistines were at war again with Israel, David and his servants with him went down

and fought against the Philistines, and David grew faint. Then Ishbi Banab, who was one of the sons of the giant the weight of whose bronze spear was three hundred shekels, who was burying a new sword, thought he could kill King David. But abash Shai, the son of Zara, came to his aid instruct the Philistine and killed him. Then the men of David swore to him, saying, you shall go out no more with us to battle, lest you quenched the lamp of Israel. Okay, so let's check a

few things out here. So three hundred shekels. Let's see what that weighs in pounds? How much does three hundred shekels weigh and pounds? Let's see three hundred shekels weight? I want to weight in pounds. We don't have a quick answer. Come on, come on, come on, how much does three hundred shekels weigh in pounds? Please convert shuckle tyblical Hebrew sheckle three hundred, So it's seven point five pounds.

So it says that the bronze spear was three hundred the weight of whose bronze spear was three hundred shekels, who was bearing a new sword, So it looks like his spear was eight pounds. Nothing crazy, okay, I just wanted to see and Okay, so it looks like it says that Ishbi benab who was one of the sons of the giant, one of the sons of the giant. Who is the giant? Let me see what is that? That is eighteen? Sapi? Is that what it is? Sepai? Eight f Sapai? That could be Sapi. Maybe the Giant's

name is Sapi. I don't know. I don't know who the giant is. Now it happened out for those No, no, no, that's not what I want. I don't want eighteen. It says e. Who's e or Rafa? Oh yeah, so giant. Instead of using giant, you could use Rafa Rafaeim. Yeah, it's one of the sons of the Giant, the weight of whose spirit was three hundred shekels, who is bearing a new sword thought he could kill King David. So all right, and it's kind of interesting that they said

that he's the son of the Giant. I mean, who's the giant? Ah, let's see, is it. I wonder if it's Goliath or I don't know. I'm just kind of thinking, uh, let's see if I can find out for you guys, real quick second, Samuel, I know these things you probably might not care as much as I do, But I care about these things because I do studies on giants. You know. Oh, let's see the Ishmael who is one

of the sons of the giant. Several giants, those including a man named who nearly killed the aging King David. So his name is SBB So what's okay? Yeah, I

can't it's too hard to find quickly. So it's interesting that it says that Bana who was one of the sons of the giant, So he's probably smaller in stature, but he's the son of the of a giant, right, so I think maybe a Rafaim mixed with a woman would probably produce, you know, still a someone who's big in stature, but it's going to be less not as not as big obviously as the ones from before the flood, the Rapaim. They seem to be smaller. So yeah, interesting stuff.

Let's go ahead and continue tewod Samuel twenty one, verse eighteen, And yeah, sorry for the inconvenience, but to kind of search that stuff sometimes it's interesting to me. Second sam Of twenty one, verse eighteen. Now it happened afterward there was again a battle with the Philistines at Gob. Then sibe Kai the Husha Knight killed Sath, who was one of the sons of the Giant. Again there was a war at gob with the Philistines were Elahan, the son of Jerry or a Jem the betha Mite killed the

brother of Goliath, the get type. There we go. See, I knew there was gonna be Goliath mentioned in here, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver's beam. So sorry, guys, I got confused from that verse to the other one, because I knew Goliath was in near somewhere. Yet again there was a war at Gath, where there was a man of great stature who had six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot, twenty four in number. And he also was born to the Giant.

So when he did filed Israel, Jonathan, the son of Shemid, David's brother killed him. These four born to the Giant in Gath and fell by the hand of David and by the hands of his servants. So very interesting here some stuff I need to probably remember. It's kind of interesting about this six finger and six toes part, because you know that's exactly what the native American Indians were

saying about giants. That's why the Native Americans would say how, you know, like they'd put their hand up and say how. That's one of the reasons why they do that, because they're because they want to look and see if you have six fingers, you know, you know, because they also have stories about giants, you know, red haired giants with

six fingers and six toes. So that's interesting that we see that here in the Bible and two Samuel twenty one that yet again there was a war on Gath there was a man of great stature who had six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot, and he was also born to the giants. Very interesting, right, that we have that going on here and also Native

American Indians saying the same thing. What do we have I mean, we have a correlation here that because science tries to tell us that there was no giants, but Native Americans and the Bible are both correlating the kind of the same thing where they say there was giants that had six fingers and six toes. We have the Holy Bible saying there's giants with six figures six toes, and we have science saying there was no giants. So

who do we believe? Well, I'm definitely willing to believe the Bible over science, obviously because I believe in biblical cosmology also, But I definitely would say that I definitely would say that I would leave the Bible. But let me check out my notes. See what I have on all right? See if there's a so vulnerability and dependence at an advanced aid. David is no longer able to fight. Yeah, as we noticed there they were trying to tell him to.

He needs to get off the battlefield right able to fight like he once did, and it is physically overwhelmed by a giant philistine named Ishbaybinab. This shows his human limitations and underscores that even the greatest leaders who lie on others for help at times. David's men protect him, recognizing that he is too vulnerable to risk for their injury. They declare that he is the Lamp of Israel. Yes,

we heard that God provides victory through David's warriors. Despite David's weakness, God's power is still at work through his men who defeat the giants. And obviously God does he has this beef with these giants. You know, the amorites, the giants. That's the whole reason why leave the flood happened, was because the giants, and he has us beef with these giants, you know. And also you know, if you read the Book of Enoch, it says that the giants spirits,

the Nephilinge spirits were. That's what the disembodied spirits of the Nephilm is what demons are, right, because we don't really get a definition of what demons are in the Bible and the New Testament. We see these demons that are inhabiting bodies, right, and they have to get cast out, and then they go into animals and pigs. I mean, what's up with these? You know? I mean in the Book of Enarch it explains it. And am I saying that's one accurate? I don't know. I believe that the

Book of Enoch is very interesting. It shows you what they're what they think at that time. But what I would say is, you know, that's a pretty good explanation I think of what the demons are. And I've heard pastors like Pastor Chuck Missler say that he believes that that's what the nephilem spirits are you know their spirits the nephiline are the demons. So I think it's really interesting. But it says that some people interpret giants as a

metaphor for life's challenges, spiritual attacks, or sins. I don't believe that fulfillment of God's promise. This passage concludes the account of the giants, showing that God's favorite results in supernatural victories and emphasizes that God bless the people that he promises to fulfill that David's life and draws close. So all right, so yeah, we are done with chapter

twenty one. Let me go over some practical applications. Okay, perfect, okay, So some practical applications is seek God's guidance in times of crisis. Prioritize seeking God's wisdom and understanding the root causes of our challenges. Understanding the root causes of our challenge. Just honor covenants is another one. Recognize the importance of keeping promises and potential consequences of breaking them. Pursue justice and reconciliation. Be proactive in addressing past wrongs and seeking

reconciliation even when it is difficult. Value human dignity, show respect and capassion for all individuals, recognizing their inherent worth and dignity, trust in God's timing, understand that God's resolution in our problems may require patience and faithfulness. Okay, So let's go ahead and check this out, giving fam Okay, So now we have additional scriptures that connect. We have Joshua nine, verse fourteen to fifteen, the original covenant with

the Gibbe Knights. Let's go ahead and check that out, because that's important, I think. So we see when that covenant even happened Joshua nine through fifteen. Then the men of visual took some of their provisions, but they did not ask counsel of the Lord. So Joshua made peace with them and made a covenant with them, the Gibian nights to let them live, and rulers of the congregation swore to them. So that was the covenant that God

was mad that Saul broke. So Joshua made peace of them, made a covenant and let them live, and rulers of the congregations swore to them. So that's what it is right there, the original covenant with the Gibea Knights, highlighting the importance of honoring agreements. Wow. So the Israelites made that covenant and then Proverbs twenty one, verse three, to do righteousness and justice is more desirable to the Lord than sacrifice, emphasizing the value of justice. I also I

forgot to tell you, guys, tonight is actually Halloween. It's October thirty first, right, so right now we're has said, practicing a Satanic holiday and doing something satanic. We are reading the Bible and giving glory to the Lord, right, So I think this is very important to tell you. You know, instead of us practicing a Satanic holiday, and if you do celebrate Halloween, I'm not trying to judge you in any way. I'm just saying instead of us going out there doing the worldly things, we're in a

Bible study. So I think it's important. You know, it'd be nice if this was live and you guys are with me right now, but still you're going to be able to hear this in a couple of days and just know that tonight is Halloween, and what are we doing. We're giving glory to God and we are celebrating God by doing a Bible study, you know, So what a blessing. Okay, So we also have Matthew five twenty three through twenty four is another one that connects Jesus teaching on reconciliation

understand the importance of resolving conflicts. Let's see what that is, Matthew five twenty three through twenty four. It looks like there's a party going on next door, guys, So if you hear any music, it's not my fault. Therefore, if you bring your gift to the altar, this is Matthew twenty three, five twenty three through twenty four. Therefore, if you bring your gift to the altar and there, remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift

there before the altar and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift. Jesus is teaching our reconciliation understanding the appartance of resolving conflicts. So perfect, all right, So we are done with chapter twenty one. That was a pretty interesting chapter, especially the part about the giants always like stuff like that, you know, hearing about the nepheline and stuff that kind of goes

against the mainstream science says. Because I'm always interested in the difference between what the Bible says and what science. I love that. Okay, So let's go ahead and check out the introduction to two Samuel twenty two. Second samun twenty two stands as a vivid testament to God's deliverance, fidelity, and strength in the midst of challenges, turmoil, or distress. It serves as a reminder that God is our steadfast refuge,

the rock in which we stand. It calls us to remain righteous and obedient to God's commandments, for his justice is unerring and his rewards bountiful. It inspires us to continually trust and give thanks to God, regardless of the circumstances, just as David did. So let's go ahead and start tewod Samuel twenty two praise for God's deliverance. Then David spoke to the Lord the words of this song on the day that the Lord had delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul.

And he said, the Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, the God of my strength, in whom I will trust my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold and my refuge, my savior. You save me from violence. I will call upon the Lord who is worthy to be praised, So shall I be saved from my enemies. When the waves of death surround me, The floods of ungodliness made me afraid. The sorrows of Shu, the sorrows of shield surrounded me. The snares of death

confronted me. In my distress, I called upon the Lord, and I cried out to my God. He heard my voice from his temple, and my cry entered his ears. Then the earth shook and trembled. The foundations of heaven quaked, and that were shaken. Because he was angry. Smoke went up from his nostrils, and devouring fire from his mouth. Coals were kindled by it. He bowed the heavens also and came down, with darkness under his feet. He rode upon a cherub and flew, and he was seen upon

the wings of the wind. He made darkness canopies upon him, dark waters, and thick clouds of the skies. From the brightness before him, coals of fire were kindled. The Lord thundered from heaven, and the most high uttered his voice. He sent out arrows and scattered them lightning bolts, and he vanquished them. Then the channels of the sea were seen, the foundations of the world were uncovered. At the rebuke of the Lord, at the blast of the breath of

his nostrils, he sent from above, he took me. He drew me out of many waters. He delivered me from my strong enemy. For those who hated me, for they were too strong for me. They confronted me in the day of my calamity. But the Lord was my support. He also brought me into a broad place. He delivered me because he delighted in me. The Lord rewarded me because of my righteousness, according to the cleanliness of my hands.

He has re recompensed me. For I have left the ways of the Lord, and I have not wickedly departed from my God. For all his judgments were before me, and as for his statutes, I will not depart from them. I was also blameless before him, and I kept myself from iniquity. Therefore, the Lord has recompensed me according to my righteousness, according to my cleanliness in his eyes. With the merciful, you will show yourself merciful. With the blameless man,

you will show yourself blameless. With the purer, you will show yourself pure. And with the devious you will show yourself shod. You will save the humble people, but your eyes will be houghty that you will bring them down. Okay, let's stop there real quick, because I definitely have some notes to go over. How far are we going here? Okay, we got a little bit more left, so we'll stop at twenty nine. So God is our rock and fortress. David begins by declaring, the Lord is my rock, my fortress,

and my deliverer. This imagery emphasizes God's strength and stability in our lives. Let's see what it says here. The imagery of God as a rock and fortress is a profound, reoccurring theme throughout the Bible, symbolizing his strength, protection, reliability, and reliability. These metaphors convey the unchanging and steadfast nature of God, offering believers assurance and security in times of trouble. The concept of God as a rock is deeply rooted

in the Old Testament. In Deuteronomy thirty two, verse four, Moses declares the rock his work is perfect for all his ways are just. A God of faithfulness without injustice, righteousness and upright is here. God is depicted as the ultimate foundation whose actions are flawless and just. The metaphor of the rock emphasizes his immutability and faithfulness. The Psalms frequently echo this imagery, betraying God as a refuge and stronghold. Psalms eighteen, verse two states the Lord is my Rock,

my fortress, and my deliverer. My God is my rock in whom I take refuge, my shield, the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. And then in tewod Samuel twenty two to two through three, which we just read, David sings a song of deliverance, proclaiming the Lord is my Rock, my fortress, and my deliver In the New Testament continues to affirm God as rock and my fortress through often through a person of through the person of Jesus Christ.

In Matthew seven twenty four through twenty five, Jesus uses the metaphor as a wise man building his house on the rock, illustrating the stability and security found and adhering to his teachings. Therefore, everyone who hears these words of mine and actses them as a wise man who built

his house on a rock. And then the apostle Paul alludes to Christ as the spiritual rock in one Corinthians ten, verse four, and all drank the same spiritual drink, for they drink from the spiritual rock that accompanied them, and that rock was Christ. This pastescnnects the Old Testament imagery of the rock with the New Testament imagery of the rock, oh, with the New Testament revelation of Christ as the source of spiritual sustenance and protection. What's the theological implications of this?

The depiction of God as a rock and fortress carries significant theological implications and underscores his sovereignty and omnipotence and assurance's believers of His ability to protect and sustain them. The imagery also invites believers to place their trust in

God's unchanging nature, especially amidst life's uncertainties and challenges. Furthermore, the metaphor of God is of fortress suggests a place of refuge safety when believers can find peace and rest, and encourages a relationship of dependence on God, recognizing him as the ultimate source of security and deliverance. Practical application for believers, understanding God as a rock and fortress provides

comfort and encouragement. It calls for a response of faith and trust urging individuals to seek refuge in God during times of distress. This imagery also inspires worship and gratitude, acknowledging God's steadfast love and protection throughout his life's journey. In summary, the Bible portraying God as a rock and fortressly powerful testament to his during enduring strength and faithfulness, offering believers a foundation of hope and security in an

ever changing world. There you go. Perfect. Now, let's go ahead and check this one out. So in verse seventeen, David recounts how God delivered him from his enemies, saying he reached down from on high and took hold of me. He drew me out of deep waters. This illustrates God's active involvement in rescuing his people. So deliverance from enemies is a reoccurring theme throughout the Bible, reflecting God's power,

faithfulness of protection over his people. This concept is woven into the narrative, laws, prophecies, and poetry of the Scriptures, illustrating both physical and spiritual deliverance and the Old Testament. Deliverance from enemies is often depicted in the context of Israel's history. The Israelites frequently face threats from surrounding nations, and their deliverance was seen as a direct intervention by God. One of the earliest examples is in Exodus, where God

delivered the Israelites from Egyptian bondage. Exodus fourteen thirteen through fourteen records Moses's words of the people, do not be afraid, stand firm, and you will see the Lord's salvation in which he will accomplish for you. Today. We also have him God's deliverance in Judges to sixteen, and then David recounts this in eighteen seventeen. He declared, he rescued me from the powerful enemy, from the foes to Mighty from me.

Also in Isaiah nineteen, verse twenty, it says it will be a sign and witness to the Lord of hosts of the land of Egypt. When they cry out to the Lord because of their oppressors, he will send them a savior and defender, and he will rescue them. Praise God because Jesus He's our savior and our defender right now. Also in Colostons one thirteen is another verse he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us out of the kingdom, brought us into the kingdom of

his beloved son. And then we have spiritual warfare, which reminds believers for our wrestlers not against flesh and blood, but against powers and authorities. And then conclusion, deliverance from enemies both physical and spiritual, and a testament to God's sovereignty and love for his people. Throughout the Bible, God is portrayed as a deliverer who responds to the cries

of his people, providing salvation and victory over adversaries. And that's a very important one in Ephesian six twelve, okay, because God delivers us not only from physical enemies, like he was delivering the Israelites whenever they were going to war. He was helping David out right. He was assisting the Israelites getting out of Egypt. He assisted the Israelites and different wars that we're happening. And you see it a lot where David was going to God asking him what

he should do. God would say to go in, and then David would go in attack, and then David would win. And the Lord was constantly with them so much that Saul started getting mad that David was winning so many wars, you know, because God was with him, right almost maybe a sense of jealousy there that that Saul was having, and a sense of pride, thinking like, the people are going to love David Moore because he keeps winning the wars that God was with them in. And not only

for those battles, but also our spiritual battles. That's why it says that the theme of deliverance extents of spiritual warfare, where believers are encouraged to rely on God's strength overcome spiritual enemies. Our spiritual enemies are are what's Apesians six twelve. We're talking about for our struggles not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of the world's darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil

and heavenly realms. And then if you actually go to the Geneva Bible, it actually says worldly governors, which is very interesting that it would actually say that. So there's a why that I'm trying to get sorry about that clap, but I was trying to get that fly because it is bug in my face. But anyways, so yeah, so very interesting there, And let's see if I have anything else.

I have God's righteousness injustice. In two Samuel twenty one, verse our twenty two through twenty twenty two, it says David, and not just God's righteousness, saying the Lord has rewarded me according to my righteousness. This highlights the importance of living a life that aligns with God's standards, and we are so God's righteousness and justice will kind of go

over that, just kind of help us through. In the Biblical context, righteousness and justice are foundational attributes of God's character. Righteousness refers to God's inherit moral purity and his commitment to what is right and true. Justice. Closely related is the application of God's righteousness in his governance of the world, ensuring that good is rewarded and evil is punished. Okay, all right, yeah, I don't need to go too deep

into that. Let's go ahead and go back to the next one is not going to be until thirty one, which we haven't read yet. So now we're going to read twenty nine through fifty one, and then I'll have some more notes for you guys. All right, So two Samuel twenty two, verse twenty nine, for you are my lamp o Lord, the Lord shall enlighten my darkness. For by you I can run against a troop. By my God I can leap over a wall. As for God, his way is perfect. The word of the Lord is proven.

He is a shield to all who trust in him. For who is God except the Lord, And who is a rock except for God except our God. God is my strength and power, and he makes my way perfect. He makes my feet like the feet of a deer. He sets me on high places. He teaches my hands to make war, so my arms can bend a bow of bronze. You have also given me the shield of your salvation. Your gentleness has made me great. You enlarged my path under me, so my feet did not slip.

I have pursued my enemies and destroyed them. Neither did I turn back again till they were destroyed. And I have destroyed them and wounded them so they could not rise. They have fallen under my feet. For you have armed me and strength, and armed me with strength for the battle. You have subdued under those who rose against me. You have also given me the next of my enemies, so that I destroyed those who hate me. Who hated me, they look, but there was none to save, even to

the Lord. But he did not answer them. Then I beat them as fine as the dust of the earth. I trod them like dirt in the streets, and I spread them out. You have also delivered me from the strivings of my people. You have kept me as the head of the nations. A people I have not known. Shall serve me. The foreigners submit to me as soon as they hear they'll baby. The foreigners fade away and come frightened from their hideouts. The Lord lives. Blessed be my rock. Let God be the exalted, the rock of

my salvation. It is God who avenges me and subdues the peoples under me. He delivers me from my enemies. You also lift me up above those who rise against me. You have delivered me from the violent men. Man. Therefore I will give thanks to you, O Lord, among the gentiles, and sing praises to your name. He is the tower of salvation to his king and shows mercy to his anointed, To David and his descendants forevermore. Let's go, man, good stuff,

David writes. Really, you know, David, his songs are really awesome. So once we get to the psalms, we'll see that. But so David praises God's faithfulness, declaring, as for God, his way is perfect. The word of the Lord is flawless Second Samuel twenty two thirty one. Or we have it's perfect, is what it says in the New King James.

that would be in Deuteronomy seven, verse nine. Moses declares, know therefore that the Lord your God is God. He is faithful God. He is the faithful God, keeping his covenant a loving devotion for thousands of generations with those who love Him and keep his commandments. Also Psalms thirty five thirty six, verse fives dates your loving devotional Lord

reaches to the heavens your faithfulness to the clouds. Here the Psalmist, poetically, which is David, describes the vastness and reliability of God's faithfulness, suggesting that it is expansive as the heavens themselves. And then we have another example in Isaiah forty nine to seven says, thus says the Lord, the Redeemer of Israel, their Holy One, Kings will see and stand up, princes will see and bow down because of the Lord who is faithful, the Holy One of Israel,

who has chosen you. And then in the New Testament we have second our first Corinthians one, verse nine, God, who has called you into fellowship with the son Jesus Christ, our Lord, is faithful. Then we have one Corinthians ten, verse thirteen, where Paul assures believers, no temptation has seized you, except that what is common to man and God is faithful.

You see it again. And then Hebrews ten twenty three encourages believers, let us hold resolutely to the hope we profess for he who promised, He who promised, is faithful. And then we have two Timothy two, verse thirteen. If we are faithless, he remains faithful. For he cannot deny himself. Okay. This verse underscores the unchanging nature of God's faithfulness. And then one John one nine, the apostle John assures believers if we confess our sins, he is faithful, just as

He forgives us our sins and cleanses us from all unrighteousness. Okay, so what are the implications for believers? For believers, God's faithfulness is a source of comfort, hope, and encouragement. It assures them that God will fulfill his promises, provide for their needs, and remain with us. Not for them, it's us, provide us, okay, for our needs and remain with us

through all circumstances. The faithfulness of God calls believers to respond to their trust, obedience, and faithfulness, and their own lives reflecting the character of the one they serve. Cool and next, we have strength and weakness. So in verse thirty three, David recognizes that his strength comes from God, saying, it is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure. This teaches us to rely on God rather than our own So let's see what we have

biblically about strength and weakness. The concept of strength and weakness is a profound, woven theme throughout the Biblical narrative, illustrating the paradoxical nature of God's power and grace. This theme is mostly prominently articulated in the New Testament, particularly in the writings of Apostle Paul, but it is also evident in various Old Testament accounts. So in the New Testament, Paul provides a foundational understanding of the of this theme.

In his Second Letter to the Corinthians Tewod Corinthians twelve, verse nine to ten, Paul recounts his experience with a thorn in the flesh, a persistent affliction that he pleaded with the Lord to remove. The Lord's response to Paul, was my gracest sufficient for you, for my powers perfected in weakness, than Paul concludes, therefore I will boast in all my I will. Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of

Christ may rest on me. This is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses and insults, in hardships and persecutions and difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. This passage highlights the counterintuitive truth that divine strength is more as most fully realized in human frailty. What are some Old Testament examples? Well, in Judges.

accomplish his purposes. So what is the theological implications? Furthermore, this theme underscores the redemptive nature of suffering and trials in the Christian life. As believers experience weakness, they are invited to rely more and fully on God's grace, which only sustains them, but also transforms their character and deepens their faith. In this way, strengthen weakness becomes a means through which God defines strength, and weakness becomes a means

through which God refines his people and advances as Kingdom purposes. Okay, so we are done with chapter twenty two and also my notes. So we are going to go to practical applications. We have four of them. First one that says trust in God's protection. Just as David trusted God to be his fortress, we can rely on God to protect us in times of trouble. The second one praise God for past deliverances. Reflect on times when God has delivered you

from difficult situations, and offer and praise and thanksgiving. Think about it, guys, I mean, how many of us are recovering addicts or how many of us are recovering from things that we've gone through in life. Like Let's say we were deployed overseas and we went through hardships and God pulled us out of that. Let's say if we had depression and God pulled us out of that. Let's say if you had anxiety and God pulled you out of that. Reflect on the times when God has delivered you.

He delivered me from drug addiction and alcohol and partying and women and lust and all this other stuff. You know. So God has delivered me from a physical aspect and also spiritual like the lust, the drug addiction and the you know, the dependence was the physical right, the physical dependence on drugs at the time. Obviously this is maybe ten years ago, what is it, let me think two thousand,

Actually more than ten years ago. I joined the army in twenty thirteen, so it was actually more than ten years ago. But still it's like, reflect on those times when you were feeling like that and when God pulled you out of that. Okay. So also he's probably delivered you from a whole bunch of different situations. And you've also been delivered from situations and you didn't even know

that God was involved in. God is fighting a spiritual battle for you where demons and angels are probably you know, fighting, or there's probably things going on in the spiritual world that you're not even seeing God stepping in to help you, you know. So there's times like that. So reflect on the times when God has delivered you or you actually know he's delivered you, and also thank him for the times that you don't know he's delivering you, because it

happens as well too. The third one, live righteously. Strive to live a life that aligns with God's righteousness, knowing that he rewards those who seek to follow his ways, and don't seek to follow his ways because you want to get rewarded, you know, seek and follow his ways because well, we're gonna get rewarded with heaven for you know, for obviously for believing in Jesus. But what I'm saying is, try to live righteously because you love God. You know,

that's that's the whole reason. You know, you don't want to do it because oh I'm going to live righteous because I want to get rewards like I want to get money, or I want to get a job, or I want to get this. No, no, no, no, we don't want to do that. We want to live righteous. That's a benefit, you know, it's a byproduct of living righteous. Says you're gonna get rewarded. But we're not doing it for that. We're doing it because we love the Lord with all

our mind, body, and soul. Right rely on God's strength in moments of weakness. Remember this is the fourth one. Rely on God's strength and moments of weakness. Remember that God is the source of our strength and will equip us for the challenges we face. Amen to that. Additional scriptures that connect we have Psalms eighteen. This psalms parallels second Psalms twenty two and offers additional insight into David's praise for God's deliverance. So since that parallels it, and

there's actually Psalms eighteen, let's see what's going on with that. Oh, there's a there's forty two Psalm's eighteen, so it parallels two Samuel twenty two, So I can just go ahead and read it. And it says a Psalm David, the servant of the Lord, who spoke to the Lord the words of this song on the day that the Lord delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. And he said, I will

love you a Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock and my fortress on my deliver Well, ver, it just sounds exactly like my God, my strength, and whom I will trust mass shield and the horn of salvation, my stronghold. Sounds very similar. I will call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised, so I shall be saved from my enemies. The pangs of death surrounded me, and the floods of ungodlinness made me afraid. The sorrows of Shiel surrounded me, which we heard in this actually

Psalms are this song. The snares of death confronted me in my distress. I call upon the Lord and cried out to my God. He heard my voice from his temple, and my cry before him, even to his ears. Then the earth shook and trembled. The foundations of the hills were quaked and were shaken. Because he was angry. Smoke went up from his nostrils. So I think that this is actually very similar to the one. So I'm not going to read this whole thing. I just want to tell you guys, if you guys want to go and

study it, you guys can. I don't want to read the whole thing over again because it's be very repetitive because a lot of this stuff is exactly what I read, but there's also a little bit of insight in there. So if you guys want to study Psalms eighteen, by all means study it for the sake of time. I don't want to go over this whole thing again. So all right, so Isaiah forty, verse thirty one. But those who wait upon the Lord will renew their strength. They

will mount up with wings like eagles. This first reinforces the theme of relying on God's strength. And then Philippians four, verse thirteen, I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. This new test and verse echoes the idea of finding strength. Let me just go to Oh, okay, Philippy are you Philippians four, verse thirteen. Yeah. So in the New King, James says I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. And I don't know which one this is, but it says I can do all

things through Christ who gives me strength. So all right, that is how I remembered it. Cool. Well, we're done with chapter twenty one or twenty two, and we're going into chapter twenty three now, and it looks like it's another song, his last song, David's last words. It says wow.

Second Samuel twenty three serves as the inspirational testament to leadership, courage, loyalty, and legacy, and underscores the lasting power of honorable deeds in the profound impact of ethical leadership, serving as a potent reminder that each person's actions can leave a lasting legacy and ripple effect for generations to come. Great intro Okay, so let's see now, these are the last words of David Wow David's last words, Thus says David, the son

of Jesse. Thus says the man raised up on high, the anointed of God, of the God of Jacob, and the sweetest Psalmist of Israel, and the sweet Psalmist of Israel. The Spirit of the Lord spoke to me, and his word was on my tongue. The God of Israel, the Rock of Israel, spoke to me, said, the Rock of Israel spoke to me. He who rules over men must

be just, ruling in the fear of God. And he shall be like the light of the morning when the sun rises, a morning without clouds, like the tender grass springing out of the earth by clear shining after rain. Although my house is not so with God, yet he has made me an everlasting covenant ordered in all things. It's secure, for this is all my salvation and all

my desire. Will he not make it increased. But the sons of rebellion shall be as thorns thrust away because the because they cannot be taken with hands, but the man who touches them must be armed with iron and shaft of spear, and they shall be utterly burned with fire in their place. So let's see what I have here. It says these are the last words of David, the Oracles of David's son of Jesse, the oracle of the

Man raised on high. Annoyed it for the David acknowledges humble beginnings in God's elevation of his status, emphasizing God's role in his life and leadership. Okay, so, and then we have the righteous ruler. The spirit of the Lord spoke. Let's see what David's last words is about, real quick before we David's last words are presented as an oracle, a prophetic utterance, and reflects his deeplaceship with God and

his understanding of his role in God's plan. These words are not merely a personal reflection, but are imbuned and with divine inspiration. As indicated by the introduction, these are the last words of David, the Oracle of David, son of Jesse, the oracle of the Man raised on high divine inspiration. David begins by acknowledging the source of the words, attributing them to the Spirit of the Lord. The Spirit of the Lord spoke through me. His words were on

my tongue. This establishes divine authority behind his message, underscoring that his kingship and his words are guided by God righteous rule. David speaks of the ideal ruler who governs justly and the fear of God in Second Samuel twenty three three through four. This reflects David's understanding of righteous leadership, which is characterized by justice and reverence for God, bringing

blessings and prosperity to the people. The Everlasting Covenant, David reflects on the covenant made with him, a promise of an everlasting dynasty. Is not my house right with God for his Everlasting Covenant and Second Samuel twenty three, verse five. This covenant is central on the dividic line, ultimately pointing to the coming of the Messiah Jesus Christ, who fulfills this promise. Judgment on the Wicked, David concludes with a warning about the fate of the wicked and Second Samuel

twenty three to six through seven. This imagery of thorns and fire signifies the ultimate judgment and destruction awaiting those who oppose God's righteous order. Theological eplictions David's last words encapsulates key theological thing is the divine inspiration of scripture, the nature of righteousness, leadership and assurance of God's covenant promises, and the certainty of Divine justice. These themes resonate throughout

the Bible narrative, affirming God's sovereignty and faithfulness. David's life and words continue to inspire believers, pointing to the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises in Jesus Christ, the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Amen to that. So I just wanted to go over that, and then the Righteous Ruler part, God's Everlasting Covenant. We kind of went over that already, David's Mighty Men, that's going to be where we're going to get to next. So let's go to that,

David's Mighty men. Let me see, I want to see if there's before we get to that. Let me see, this part is kind of important right here. Definitely, God's Everlasting Covenant. Let's see what see if we have anything deeper on that portion before we get to David's Mighty Men, because what will happen is will fly through David's Mighty Men, and that it is probably not going to be as much info I want to go over. So this is important.

The concept of God's everlasting covenant is a central theme throughout the Bible, representing God's unchanging promise and relationship with his people. The covenant is characterized by a perpetual nature, underscoring God's faithfulness a commitment to his creation. The notion of everlasting covenant is first introduced in the book of Genesis. After the flood, God establishes a covenant with Noah and all living creatures, promising never to destroy the earth by

flood again. This covenant is marked by the sign of the rainbow. I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be a sign of the covenant between me and the Earth Genesis nine thirteen. Then there's the Abraham at Covenant, further develops the theme of everlasting promise. God calls Abraham and makes a covenant with him, promising to make him the father of a great nation and to bless all the families of the earth through him

Genesis seventeen seven. Next, we have the Mosaic Covenant giving him out cyanide and also contains elements of everlasting promise, particularly on the moral and ceremonial laws that are set Israel apart from God's chosen people. However, it is the Davidic Covenant that explicitly reiterates the everlasting nature of God's promise. God assures David that his throne will be established forever, Your house and your kingdom will endure forever before me,

Your throne will be established forever. And Second Samuel seven, verse sixteen, the New Testament Fulfillment reveals the fulfillment of God's everlasting covenant through Jesus Christ. The prophet Jeremiah foretold a new Covenant and Jeremiah thirty one thirty one through thirty four. The new Covenant is ay inaugurated by Jesus, who at the Last Supper declares, this cup is the new covenant in my blood, which has poured out for you,

Luke twenty two to twenty. That's why it's important I wanted to tell you guys about Okay, So also, what is the theological implications the everlasting Covenant underscores the continuuity and consistency of God's plan for redemption. It highlights God's sovereignty and grace as he initiates and sustains the covenant relationship with his people. This it's continuity. Sorry, I don't think I said continunuity. It's continuity. He initiates and sustains

the covenant relationship with his people. This Covenant is not based on human merit, but on God's steadfast love and faithfulness. Throughout Scripture, the Everlasting Covenant serves as a reminder of God's unchanging nature and his ultimate purpose to restore creation. It assures believers of their secure position in Christ and the hope of eternal life. The Covenant promises invite believers to live in obedience and faith, reflecting the character of

God in their lives. The conclusion, the concept of God's Everlasting Covenant has profound profound testament to his unwavering commitment to his people. It weaves through the biblical narrative from the promises made to the patriarchs of the film and in Christ, offering assurance and hope to all who enter into his divine lifeationship. Amen to that so just wanted to go over that with you guys before we continue. Now we're going to go over David's mighty men Tewod

Samuel twenty three, verse eight. These are the names of the mighty men whom David had jeshoab Bathschite, the Tackmanite chief among the captains. He called Adino Enzite because he had killed eight one hundred men at one time, And after him was a Liezar, the son of Dodo the oh right, one of the three mighty men. With David, they defied, defiled, wait, defied the Philistines who were gathered there to battle, and the men of Isuel had retreated.

He arose and attacked the Philistines until his hand was weary and his hand struck to the stuck to the sword. The Lord brought about a great victory that day, and the people returned after him only to plunder. And after him was Shaman, the son of a Ghee that Herorite.

The Philistines had gathered together into a troop where there was a piece of ground full of lentils, so the people fled from the Philistines, but he stationed himself in the middle of the field defended it and killed the Philistines. So the Lord brought about a great victory. Then three of the thirty chief men went down to the harvest time and came to David at the cave of Adullam, and the troop of the Philistines in camp the valley of Raphay, remember the Raphaine or Giants, so it'd be

like the valley of the Giants. David was then in the stronghold in the garrison of the Philistines. Was then in Bethlehem. And David said, with the longing oh, that someone would give me a drink of the water from the well of Bethlehem, which is by the gate. So the three mighty men broke through the camp of the Philistines, drew water from the well of Bethlehem that was by the gate, and took it and brought it to David. Nevertheless, he would not drink it, but poured it out to

the Lord. And he said, far be it for me, o Lord, that I should do this. Is this not the blood of the men who went in jeopardy of their lives. Therefore he would not drink it. These things were done by the three mighty Men. Now Abashi, the brother of Joe Ab, the son of Zarai, the chief of another three. He lifted his spear against three hundred men, killed them, and won a name among these three. He is not the most honored of three. Therefore he became

their captain. However, he did not attain to the first three, but nih ben and Ayah. Beniah was the son of Jehoedah, the son of the valiant men of Cabze Cabzel, who had done many deeds. He had killed two like lyonlike heroes of Moab. He also had gone down and killed the lion in the midst of a pit. On a

snowy day, he killed an Egyptian, a spectacular man. The Egyptian had a spear in his hand, so he went down to him with a staff, wrestled the spirit out of the Egyptian's hand, and killed him with his own spear. These things Benaiah, the son of Jehoedad, did and won a name among three mighty men. He was more honored than the thirty, but he did not attain the first three. David appointed him over his guard a shield. The brother of Joib was one of the thirty. Elihan, the son

of Dodo of Bethlehem, the son of Dodo. What an interesting name. Shama the Herodite Aleka, the Heroadite Eliz, the Pelite Palatite Here the son of Akesh, the Tokite nb as Are the Anatheite memb and I, the Husha Knight, Zalman, the whole Knight, Mahari the neft fight heal And the son of Banah I tied the son of Rabbi from

Gadbye of the chosen of Benjamin. Benaiah, a Perithan Kite had died from the brooks of of gosh Am, the Abrahit asthma Veth, the Baho might Eli Abah, the Shaubanite Jonathan, and then Shama the Hairlite, the hair wright, the son of Shahar, the hair wrighte helly Fit, the son of Abashi, the son of Mcaite macith Tite, Helium, the son of a hill and the Gillianite has Rai, the Karmelite Paraih the are by Igl the son of Nathan of Ziba, Beni, the Gadite Zelek, the Ammonite uh Naharai, the Baarit Arman

bearer of Joe, abb the son of Zirah rah and Uriah, the Hittite thirty seven in all those are all David's men. Okay, so definitely hard to say a lot of these names. And if I'm butchering them, please don't be mad, because it's been a long time since I've read, uh, you know, the Book of uh like Joshua and stuff like that, where I had to just go through so many of those names Deuteronomy numbers. Uh, So it's been a while since I've had to go over these these names. But uh,

let's see what it says here. It says the chapter list that ex David's Mighty Men. The chapter lists and exploits of David's Mighty Men, showcasing their bravery and loyalty. These men played a crucial role in David's reign and the establishment of his kingdom. David's Mighty Men, also known as the thirty or the three. That's interesting, not the

thirty three, that's good. The thirty or the three were a group of elite warriors who served King David with See it's not the thirty three though, guys, Okay, it's only the thirty or the three with the group of elite warriors who served with King David with his exceptional loyalty and valor. These men are celebrated in the Bible for their extraordinary feats of bravery and their unwavering dedication to David during the reign of the Kings of Israel.

Their primary accounts of David's Mighty Men are found in Second Samuel twenty three eight through thirty nine and First Chronicles eleven, verse ten through forty seven. The three, the most distinguished among David's Mighty Men were The three were renowned unparalleled acts. The leader of the three was Josheva Seth.

We went over that already, the thirty beyond the three, so there was three right there, and then all of a sudden, you have the thirty now, So I don't want to go over those because you already went over those names. The loyalty and legacy loyalty of David's Mighty Men was exemplified with their willingness to risk their lives for their king. One notable incident involved three of these warriors breaking through the Philisine camp defets water for the well,

which we talked about already. David's Mighty Men were not only warriors, but also ment of faith who believed in the divine mission of their king. This exploits the dedication. This exploits and dedication or a testament to the strength and unity that characterized David's reign. Their accounts continue to inspire believers with the examples of courage, loyalty, and faithfulness

to God's anointed leader. So perfect. All right, So we finished chapter twenty three, which was kind of fast, actually faster than we did twenty one and twenty two, but no worries were at ten eleven. So we have about thirty minutes for the next chapter. Should be good. All right, So we have one, two, three, We have four practical applications. Let's go over those. Reflect on reflect on God's role in your life. Consider how God has elevated and guided

you through different seasons. Acknowledge his hand in your journey. Yes, I mean, can you you can imagine all the seasons that you've been through. I've been through a lot of seasons and God is so great for taking me. You know. Some some seasons happen in your life where you feel like, wow, this is too hard and it's too tough to go through, and then God just pulls you out and helps you. So it's it's always wonderful and beautiful when that happens.

Second one, pursue righteousness. Pursue righteous leadership, whether in your family, workplace, or community. Strive to lead with justice and a reverence for God, bringing light and renewal to those around you. Trust in God's promises. Hold fast to the promises of God, knowing that His covenant is everlasting and his plans for you are secure. The fourth one value loyalty. Encourage. Surround yourself with people who demonstrate loyalty and courage and be

that person for others. Amen to that. Let's see, all right. And then Uriah the Hittite is one that he mentioned, known for his tragic story involving David and Bathsheba. He is listed among the thirty. Okay, I just want to let you guys know that Uriah the Hittite was mentioned at the very end there which I mentioned it, just so you guys remember who that is. That's the one

where you know. Iria the hit Tite was Bathsheba's husband that David sent in battle, and he put him in on the thirty because he was so loyal to David. Let's see additional scriptures that connect the Psalms eighty nine, verses three and four. I have made a covenant with my chosen one. I have sworn to David, my servant, I will establish your offspring forever and build up your throne for all generations. This reinforces the theme of God's

covenant with David. And then Proverbs twenty nine, verse two. When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice. But when the wicked rule the people grown highlights the impact of righteousness righteous leadership. Then we have Hebrews thirteen, verse eight. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, and today and forever, connects the eternal nature of God's promises to an unchanging nature of Christ. There we go, and now we have made it to the final chapter of Second Samuel. And let's

go ahead in pull it up. Okay, let me just go over. The introduction Second Samuel twenty four serves as a powerful reminder of the consequences of disobedience, but also underlines the infinite mercy of God. David's example teaches us to acknowledge our mistakes, to sincerely repent, and to intercede for those affected by our actions. It showcases the value of personal sacrifice in the act of worship. And highlights

God's grace in responding to sincere repentance. In this way, the chapter uplifts our spirits with hope and teaches the power of humility and repentance. Okay, all right, so let's go ahead and read Second Samuel twenty four David's Census of Israel and Judah. So in Second Sanduel twenty four to one, it says, excuse me again, the anger of the Lord was aroused against Israel as he moved David against them to say, go number Israel and Judah. So

what's going on here? Well, again, the anger of the Lord burned against Israel, and he incited David against him, saying to take a census of Israel and Judah. This bird sets the stage. This first sets the stage for the chapter, highlighting God's sovereignty even in the midst of human decisions. So let's go ahead and read. So the king said to Joab, the commander of the army, who was with him, now go out throughout all the tribes of Israel, from Dan to Bearsheba, and count the people

that I may know the number of the people. And Joab said to the king, Now, may the Lord your God add to the people a hundred times more than there are, and made the eyes of my lord the King see it. But why does my lord the King desire this thing? Nevertheless, the king's word prevailed against Joab and against the captains of the army. Therefore Joeb and the captains of the army went out from the presence

of the king to count the people of Israel. Basically, Joab was, he's always like this, But why does my lord the king desire this thing? And he said, nevertheless, the king's word prevailed against Joab. So Joab might have asked, why does the king desire this thing? And God is the one desiring this, So the word prevailed against Joab. Doesn't matter what I want, go out there and do it. Basically,

so Joab and the captains of the army. Therefore, Joeb and the captains already went out from the presence of the king to count the people of Israel. Right two Samuel twenty four, verse five. And they crossed over the Jordan and kent't and Aroar on the right side of the town, which is in the midst of the ravine of God, and toward Jazir. Then they came to Gilead to the land of Tatim at Hatshi, and they came to I was about to pronounce it like a Japanese word, hadoshi.

See I laugh at my own jokes. I'm sitting in my kitchen laughing at my own jokes with nobody here. They came to dan Jan around Sa'dan, and they came to the stronghold of Tiree and all the cities of the Hivites and the Canaanites. And they went out to the south Judah as far as Bersheba. So when they had gone out through the land, they came to Jerusalem

at the end of nine months, in twenty days. Then joe Ab gave the sum of the number of the people to the king, and they were in Israel eight hundred thousand valiant men who drew the sword, and the men of Judah were five hundred thousand men. Wow, So we have thirteen one thousand men. Thirteen thousand. Sorry, hold on, we have eight hundred thousand, and the Juda was five hundred dollars. So we have one point three million men. I'm sorry, thirteen thousand men. One point three million men

that are ready for battle. Okay, So let's see if we have verse ten. Have you ready yet? No? Not yet? All right? So tewod Samuel twenty four, verse ten. The judgment of David's sin, and David's heart condemned him. After he had numbered the people, so David said to the Lord, I have sinned greatly in what I have done. But now I pray, Lord, take away the iniquity of your servant, for I have done very foolishly. So what's going on here?

After the census, David's heart is troubled. But afterward David's conscience was strictly and he said to the Lord, I have sinned greatly in what I have done. This demonstrates the importance of sensitive conscious and the need for confession. David, in the Second Knivisual's a central figure in the Bible. Known first. David's conscience is notably awakened in the several key episodes of his life, but most prominently in the narrative of his sin with Bathsheba and Second Samuel eleven.

David commits adultry Bathsheba and orchestrates the death of her husband you riot to conceal the sin. Initially, David seems to suppress his conscience, for the Lord sends the prophet Nathan to confront him. Nathan's parable of the rich man and the poor man's lamb serves as a divine catalyst, piercing David's heart and bringing his sin in delight. The Bhrean Standard Bible records David's immediate response, I have sinned against the Lord two Samuel twelve, verse thirteen. This acknowledgment

marks the beginning of David's confession and repentance. David's confession is further elaborated in Psalm's fifty one, appointed expression of his remorse and desire for divine forgiveness. The Psalms opens with a plea for mercy. Have mercy on me, o God, according to your loving devotion, according to your great compassion, blot out my transgressions. David's confession is characterized by a deep awareness of his sinfulness and sincere longing for spiritual renewal.

He recognizes the gravity of his actions, stating against you, you only have sin, and I have done what is evil in your sight. David's repentance is not merely an acknowledgment of wrongdoing, but a heartfelt desire for transformation. He also prays for a clean heart and steadfast spirit, saying, create me in a clean heart, Oh God, and renew my spirit within me. The roles of conscious the roles

of conscience in David's life. Throughout his life, David's conscience plays a crucial will of guide in his actions and responds to sin. In First Samuel twenty four, David spars king Saul's life in a cave, despite having opportunity to kill him. David's conscious trouble with him even at the act of cutting off a corner of Saul's robe. Okay, and then it says, similarly, David's account with Abogholis prevents to take in advanage from the ball which you already

know about. Legacy of confession. David's legacy of confession repentance a testament to the transformed in power of God's grace. His willingness to confront his sins and seek forgiveness serves as a model for believers. The narrative of David's life, with his highs and lows, reveals the importance of maintaining a tender conscious and necessity of confession in restoring one's

relationship with God. David's account is a powerful reminder that despite human frailty, God's mercy is ever present for those who earnestly seek him. And we're going to read about the consequences of David's sin. Now, when David arose in them this is a tewod Samuel twenty four, verse eleven. Now, when David arose in the morning, the word of the Lord came to the prophet God Seer, saying, go and tell David. Thus, the Lord, I offer you three things. Choose one of them for yourself, that I may do

it to you. So God came to David and told him. And he said to him, shall seven years of famine come to you in your land? Or shall you flee three months before your enemies while they pursue you? Or shall there be three days plague in your land? Now consider and see what answer I should take back to him who sent me. David said to God, I am in great distress. Please let us fall into the land of Please let us fall into the hand of the Lord, for his mercies are great. But do not let me

fall into the hand of man. So the Lord sent a plague upon Israel from the morning till the appointed time from Dan to Brasheba, seventy thousand men of the people died. And when the Angel stretch out his hand Overdrusalem to destroy it, the Lord relented from the destruction and said to the angel who was destroying the people, it is enough now to strain your hand. And the Angel of the Lord was by the threshing floor of Anoa,

the Jebi site. Let's stopped there. So we got a lot going on here, especially in those verses right there. So God's judgment for David sin and at least he's offered the three things. But man, these three things are very tough. How are you gonna choose between those? The three choices right for punishment? And you got seven and a half years of famine? Good, I told you from three things, oh, seven years of famine to come on your land or flee for three months before your enemies

while they pursue you. And David is old enough so he doesn't want that, or three days of plague in your land. But maybe David didn't know that him choosing that would have seventy thousand people die. Who knows, But this illustrates the severe consequences of sin, of disobedience man. God chose him as king, put a lot in his hands, and put a lot of responsibility in David's hands, you know, and trust him to be king. And David became king, got to a point where he was leading, and he

did that with the Uriah, the Hittite in Bathsheba. I believe that this is the sin that he's talking about here. That's what I think. I don't know if there's something else that maybe the Bible didn't mention, but I'm pretty sure that's the sin he's talking about. Second Samuel, let's see real quick. I just want to look something up real quick. Ten shows David's deeply more sat a census of fighting man, realizing the pride and foolishness and relying

on military stric better than God. What well, what then? Hold on again? The anger of the Lord has aroused against Israel, and he moved David against them to say go number. Well again, the anger of the Lord was aroused against Israel, and he moved David against them to say go number of Israel. Hmm. Also he moved David to say conviction ofst in. David's conscious was awakened by

the senses which he had ordered. The verse states David's heart might smote him after the counting was complete, he immediately confessed his sin to God's and I have sinned greatly what I have done recognition of David and knowledge that he had acted foolishly. Oh, I don't understand that. It's interesting because it says that again the anger of the Lord has aroused against Israel, and God moved David against them against Israel because they must have been sinning

to go number. So the king said to you have him a number. So yeah, I guess he's counting all these men basically to see how big his army would be to so David's heart smote him after counting was complete. Where does it say that? Wow? Yeah, I don't I don't know. It's interesting. Okay, So maybe this sin was him counting, you know, relying on military powers that are relying on God. I guess that could be it. Yeah, so now consider me as I take back who sent me? Okay,

so let's go back. The concept of sin and consequence is a censral theream throughout the Bible, reflecting the relationship between humanity and God sin. So let's go over that real quick. The consequences of sin. The concept of sin and its consequence is a central theme throughout the Bible, reflecting relationship between humanity and God. Sin, defined as any action, thought, or behavior that goes against God's will and commandments, has

profound implications for individuals and communities. First of all, it separates you from God. One of the primary consequences of sin is separation from God. The separation is both spiritual and relational, and the Garden of Eden, Adam and eve disobedience led to their expulsion from God's presence. Asay of fifty nine two states, but your iniquities have built barriers between you and your God, and your sins. You have hidden his face from you so that he will not hear.

This separation underscores the holiness of God and the incombat kind of incompatibility of sin and his excuse me, sin produces death, as a Roman six twenty three declares for the wages of sin as death, suffering, and hardship. Sin often results in suffering and hardship, both for the sinner and those around him. A good example of that is the account of David in Bathsheba illustrates david sin led

personal anguish and turmoil within his family. Proverish thirteen fifteen notes to get understanding when's favor, but the way of the faithfulness is difficult. Sin disrupts the harmony of life and brings about various forms of suffering judgment. The Bible consistently teaches that sin leads the divine judgment. Hebrews nine twenty seven states, just as a man is appointed today once and after the face of judgment God, the face

judgment God's injustice. God's justice demands accountability for sin, as seen in the accounts of the flood and the destruction of Sodomigamora. So that's why we have a need for redemption. The persuasive consequence of sin highlight humanity's need for redemption. Romans three twenty three through twenty four affirms for all have sin and falls short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by His grace of the redemption

that is in Christ Jesus. The sacrificial death and resurrection of Jesus Christ provide the means for forgiveness and reconciliation from God, offering the hope amidst the consequences of sin. So perfect there we go and let's see where we're at now sixteen, God's mercy and David's intercession. As the Angel of the Lord is about to destroy Jerusalem, God relents when the angels stretch out his hand to destroy Jerusalem. The Lord relented from the calamity and said to the

angel who is destroying the people, enough with draw your hand. Now, this shows God's mercy and the power of intercession. Wow. And the Angel of the Lord. Why isn't it capitalized though? And the Angel of the Lord usually this is capitalized. Was by the threshing floor of the Angel of the Lord doesn't say un Angel of the Lord, but yeah, that's usually capitalized. Let's see if it's capitalized here the Angel of the Lord, and usually yep, that's all capitalive.

So it's the Angel of yahweh, all right, cool, Just want to see and God's mercy and David's intercession. David's intercession. So we kind of saw that happening there in twenty four, so I don't need to go over that the altar and sacrifice, Okay. Then David spoke to the Lord. Then he saw the angel who was striking the people and said, surely I have sinned and I have done wickedly, But these sheep, what have they done? Let your hand I pray be against me and against my father's house. So yeah,

he's starting to feel some type of way. So since we finished that part, now I can go over God's mercy and David's intercession right here. So God's mercy is a sensral theme throughout the Bible, reflecting his compassionate and forgiving nature towards humanity. The Hebrew word often translated as mercy is chest chest, which encompasses kindness, loving kindness, and steadfast love, and the New Testament the Greek word elite

ilios is to signify compassion and pity. The Bible consistently betrays God as merciful even when his people are undeserving, and Exodus thirty four six through seven, God reveals himself to Moses, proclaiming the Lord, the Lord God, compassionate and gracious, low to anger, of abounding and loving devotion in truth and maintaining loving devotion to thousands of generations forgiven iniquity, transgression, and sin. The Psalms frequently celebrates God's mercy in Psalms

one O three eight through twelve. If you want to read through that. For the sake of time, I'm not going to go over that and the New Testament. God's mercy is edemized by the person and the person in work of Jesus. Christ. Ephesians two, verses four through five declares, but because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in our trespasses. It is by grace that we have been saved through Christ's sacrificial death

and resurrection. Believers have mercy, forgiveness and eternal life. David's intercession. One notable instance of David's intercession is found in Tewod Samuel twenty four, which we're reading now. After David sin by conducting a sense of is Israel Senses of Israel, God sends a plague as judgment, recognizing his wrongdoing, intercedes for the people, saying, I have sinned. I the shepherd, have done wrong. But these sheep, what have they done?

Please let your hand fall upon me in my father's house. David's plea demonstrates his willingness to bear the consequences of his action to spare the people. David's intercessory role is also evident in the Prayers and Psalms. And Psalms fifty one, David seeks God's mercy following his sin and Bathsheba, asking for a cleansing and renewal. His prayer reflects a heart of repentance and desire for God's mercy, having mercy on me, Oh Lord, according to your loving devotion, according to your

great compassion, blot out my transgressions. David's intercession is not limited to moments of personal failure. He often prays for the nation of Israel, seeking God's guidance and protection. In First Chronicles twenty nine eighteen through nineteen, David prays for his son Solomon and the people, asking God to keep his desire forever in the thoughts of the hearts of

the people and establish their hearts towards you. David's life exemplifies the power and importance of intercessory prayer, highlighted a heart aligned with God's promises and deep reliance in his mercy through his intercessions. Next, we're going to be talking about the altar and sacrifice. Let's check that out. So two Samuel twenty four, verse eighteen, and God came that day to David, and said to him, go up erect an altar to the Lord on the threshing floor of

a rana of the Jebusite. So David, according to the word of God, went up as the Lord commanded. Now I Rona looked and saw the king and his servants coming toward him. So Rona went out and bowed before the king and his face the ground. Then Aurona said, why has my lord the king come to a servant. And David said, to buy the threshing floor from you, to build an altar to the Lord, that the plague may be withdrawn from the people. But Erna said to David, let my lord the King take an offer up whatever

seems good to him. Look here an oxen for a burnt sacrifice, and threshing implements of the yolks of the oxen for the wood for wood. All these o King Ernah has given to the king. And Ernaz said to the king, may the Lord your God accept you. Then the king said to Erina, no, not, I will surely buy it from you for a price. Nor will I offer burnt offerings to the Lord my God, which cost

me nothing. So David brought the threshold, bought the threshold floor and the oxen for fifty shekels of silver, and David built an altar to the Lord and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings. So the Lord heeded the prayers for the land, and the plague was withdrawn from Israel. Wow. Very interesting, very interesting. So in my notes it says the alter and sacrifice, David builds an alter and offers sacrifices. David built an altar to the Lord. There are burn

offerings and peace offerings. Then the Lord answered the prayers on behalf of the land, and the plague on Nursril was halted, emphasizing the importance of repentance and worship, which is kind of It's very interesting because what does it say here. It says, or shall there be a three days plague in your land? So if the plague was going for three days, it's interesting that he had to do that offer. And then so the Lord heeded the prayers of the land and the plague was withdrawn from Israel.

So he had to do this just to kind of get God to to heed the prayers and the plague was withdrawn from Israel. The alter and sacrifice, Yeah, several times in the Old Testament. The first mention of an altar, so you guys know, in the Bible, was found in Genesis eight twenty, which is interesting, right, this is before the flood where Noah builds a No, sorry, this is after the flood, not before the flood. Sorry, right after

the flood. Noah builds an altar to the Lord. After the flood, then Noah built an altar to the Lord, taken from every clean animal, clean bird, offering burn offerings on the altar, which is interesting because the Mosaic Law hasn't even became. Then. The patriarchs included Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, constructed altars as the journey journey through the land. Abraham built altars to Shechem at Schechem, Bethel, and Mariah, where he was tested by God to sacrifice his son Isaac. Right,

very interesting. Under the Mosaic law, the altar became a central element in the Tabernacle on later the Temple. The altar of burn offering, made in acasha wood and overlaid the bronze, was located in the courtyard of Theabernacle. It was used for daily sacrifices, sin offerings, and other ritualistic purposes. The altar of incense placed inside the Holy Place was used for burnt incense as a symbol of prayer ascending

to God. New Testament perspective. In the New Testament, the concept of altar is transformed through the person and work of Jesus Christ. The physical altars of the Old Testament find their fulfillment in the ultimate sacrifice of Christ on the Cross. Hebrews ten. Hebrews thirteen ten through twelve states we have an altar from which those who serve at

the tabernacle have no right to eat. The high priest carries the blood of animals into the most Holy Place as a sin offering, but the bodies are burned outside the camp, and so Jesus has suffered outside the city gate and sanctified the people by his own blood. The altar of the New Testament context is not physical structure, but spiritual reality, where believers offer themselves as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God. Sacrifice is the next thing

we're gonna talk about. Sacrifice in the New Testament or the Old Testament, we're intrig integral in the worship and religious life of Israel. They served as a means of atonement thanksgiving and communion with God. The levitical system outlied various types of sacrifice, including burnt offerings, grain offerings, peace offerings, sin offerings, and guilt offerings. What's the New Testament fulfillment? The New Testament reveals the sacrificial system as a foreshadowing

of the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ. John the Baptist proclaimed that Jesus is the lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. Christ death on the Cross fulfilled the requirements of the law, providing once and for all atonement for sin. In some way. The altar and sacrifice are central themes in the Biblical narrative, pointing to the holiness of God, the seriousness of sin, and

the necessity of atonement. Through the lens of the New Testament, these elements find their ultimate expression and the redemptive work of Jesus Christ, inviting believers into a life of worship and sacrificial service. I just kind of wanted to go over those just so we can have a recap of what alter and sacrifice are. Okay, so all right, we're done with chapter twenty four. We're actually done with Second Samuel. God is great. What a blessing. And we have one, two, three, four,

five practical applications to go over before we end. Examine your heart regularly, assess your actions and motive, seeking God's guidance to avoid sin and its consequences. Next number two, Confess and repent. When you recognize sin in your life, promptly confess and turn back to God, trusting in his forgiveness. Number three, Trust in God's mercy even in times of discipline. Remember that God's mercy is abundant and he desires restoration.

Intercede for others is the next one. Like David, stand in the gap for others through prayer, asking God to show mercy and bring healing. So that was number four. Number five, Prioritize worship, Make worship and sacrifice a central part of your life, acknowledging God's sovereignty and grace. Amen. And now we're going to go over some additional scriptures that connect. We have first Chronicles twenty one a parallel account of David's census, offering additional insights. So if you

want to study that. Psalms fifty one, David's prayer for repentance, illustrating a heart turned back to God and then we have Romans six, verse twenty three, for the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus, our Lord High I, and the consequences of sin and the hope of salvation. And then Hebrews twelve, verse six. For the Lord disciplines the one he loves, he chastises every son he receives. Understanding God's discipline is an act of love. So that's it. So

that is it. Wow, we finished chapter twenty four. We were actually it kind of surprises me. We're already on. We're already on. We were on show sixty as well, and we're already on show sixty. It's going by so fast, and what a blessing. I'll just stop the screen share. Yeah, if you guys notice I got a haircut. You'll see me on Patreon with a haircut. And my beard is shaved too. Today it looks smooth, all right, cool, perfect. So we are done with this Bible study. I really

appreciate it. Done with Sunday service, so please tune in next week. We are going to have an awesome time digging in to first Kings. Okay, so we'll be talking about Solomon getting annoyed as king, you know, and then yes, some good stuff. I'm going to have some good notes and I'll do some good studying on these chapters. So that way we make sure we have a good study and I should have a pretty good introduction to First Kings for you guys as well. Looking forward to you

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things better. Like when David gave the seven sons of Solomon, like not the sons of Solomon, but the seven family members of Solomon to you know, for the gibb you knights to hang that that's something now that it's hard for us to understand. Back then, maybe it was it was more of an accepted thing, but you know, it's hard to learn some of these things. Lords, will help me to get a grasp on some of these things

the way I could teach it better. And also the you know, the plague that happened, you know, the seventy thousand people that died in the plague. That kind of stuff too, it's hard for us as humans to understand. But you know, I know you're ajust God, and you know I'm not supposed to be questioning that, but I do need to question it so I can understand how to teach it. So help me with that, Lord, please.

But I really appreciate everything you do. I really do, and I love the fact that we're able to do these studies. So please help me and assist me to teach in first Kings as best at my ability. And also Wednesday's service helped me with that teaching as well. Ord. Thank you. And anyway that's struggling with any alcohol, drugs or marijuana or anything, Lord, just assist them and show them the right way, and there be there for all of us, Lord, and we're going through spiritual battles. Thank you.

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