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Samuel • Conclusion

Samuel Week Twelve • The Return of the King • 2 Samuel 18-21

I. A Safe Kingdom and a Sad King (18:1– 19:3) We offer true worship to God when we put to death our sinful behaviors. II. The King Returns (19:4-43) God is a God of grace & mercy, our faith & obedience is our response to his love. III. Rebellion and Wisdom (20:1-26) In the past, Jesus gave His life for us. In the present, Jesus is at work in you. In the future, Jesus will make you beautiful. PDF Summary of Headings/Principles in Samuel: https://opcmilford.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/S...

Samuel Week Eleven • The Fallen King • 2 Samuel 15-17

AIM: In all things, God is writing His story, for our good and His glory. I. Absalom - Attractive Enticing Enemy (15:1-12) Being alert to the enemy and knowing/believing the truth are needed to live wisely. II. David - Rejected Suffering King (15:13-16:14) God is a God who reverses- can take what is evil and use it for good. I II. Absalom/David - To Whom will you be Loyal? (16:15-17:29) Decisions and actions today, are impactful for eternity....

Samuel Week Ten • The Failed King • 2 Samuel 11-14

I. Sin (11) Unchecked desires can lead to temptation, and if not avoided will lead to sin. II. Forgiveness and Grace (12:1–14) Humble confession and repentance lead to forgiveness and grace. III. Consequences of Sin (12:15–14:33) Jesus absorbs sin’s punishments, He does not remove every consequence.

Samuel Week Nine • The Victorius King • 2 Samuel 8-10

Samuel Week Eight The House of the King 2 Samuel 56-7

I. God Builds David’s House (5:6-5:25) The King’s house is built by God for the sake of His people. II. God Inhabits David’s House (6:1-23) The King’s house is blessed when a Holy God “lives” there. III. God Expands David’s House (7:1-29) The King’s house is being built for [of all people] me. The King's Household should be marked by: Careful Obedience; Humble Reverence; Joyful, Authentic, Passionate Worship; Surrender to the Builder...

Samuel Week Seven Game of Thrones 2 Samuel 1-55

I. David’s Responses to Saul & Jonathan’s Death (1-2:7) As God’s people, we grieve, lament, and seek guidance in the presence of our Perfect King. II. Opposing Kingdoms Failure (2:8-3:39) As God’s people, we have His presence in the midst of the mess. III. Assassination & King David Reigns (4-5:5) As God’s people, we run to Christ and His presence and remember the promise of Heaven. Closing Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obe-pNlv4ac...

Samuel Week Six The King is Dead... 1 Samuel 28 30-31

I. Where Do You Run When You are Afraid? (28) Run to Jesus; He is the presence of God and the Word of God. II. Where Do You Find Strength? (30 ) We need to be strengthened in the Lord. God protects that which He indwells, He gives wisdom and hope. III. Who Do You Follow? (31) Wait on God, trust in His plan.

Samuel Week Five • The Wilderness Years • 1 Samuel 18, 24-26

I. The Choosing (18-20) Choosing loyoalty to Jesus does bring a cost (for now, but eternal gain). II. The Chasing (21-23) Chasing God's eternal kingdom involves EXPECTING and ACCEPTING wilderness times. III. The Waiting (24-26) Obeying God in the wilderness times involves WAITING and SURRENDER.

Samuel Week Four • The King We Need • 1 Samuel 16-17

Samuel Week Two • Give Us a King • 1 Samuel 8-10

Chiastic Structure in 1 Samuel 4-7: https://opcmilford.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/3.png I. Be Careful What You Wish For (8:1-22) How we live our lives, and our choices reflect our Faith in God. II. Losing Donkeys, Finding a Kingdom (9:1-27) How we live our lives, and our choices reflect our trust in our Sovereign God. III. Saul Appointed King (10:1-27) How we live our lives and our choices reflect our reliance on our All Sufficient God....

Samuel Week One • A Time of Crisis • 1 Samuel 1-3

MAIN TRUTH: God is the Great Reverser I. Hannah (1:1-2:10) God gives His Kingdom to those who humbly ask for it. II. Eli & His Sons (2:11-3:1) God provides a good mediator for those who honor His sacrifice. III. Samuel (3:1-4:1) God speaks to those who long to hear & share His word.

Samuel Introduction to 1-2 Samuel

Judges Cycle Diagram: https://opcmilford.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/8.png

Joshua Week 12 • Conclusion

Joshua Week 11 • Joshua Dies in the Land, the Promise of Rest Lives On • Joshua 23:1-24:33

PARALLEL STRUCTURE IN JOSHUA'S SPEECH: https://opcmilford.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/015.png ------------------------- I. Joshua’s Final Speech (23:1-16) God is faithful to His promises & His warnings. II. Joshua’s Final Action (24:1-28) Choosing Christ daily is based on His faithfulness, not mine. III. Conclusion (24:29-33) Jesus IS the living & perfect priest, prophet, and king.

Joshua Week 10 • An Altar of Remembrance, an Unforgettable Altercation • Joshua 22:1-34

I. Commendation and Charge (22:1-9) “Love the Lord your God, walk in all his ways, keep his commandments, cling to him and, serve him with all your heart and with all your soul.” help others to do likewise. II. Conflict – Investigate and Interrogate (22:10-20) We need to seek to understand others first, and then, if sin is apparent, we need to help them even if it costs us something. III. Community and Ministry of Reconciliation (22:21-34) We are called to share the ministry of reconciliation an...

Joshua Week 9 • Cities for Justice, People for Worship • Joshua 20:1-21:45

I. Cities of Refuge God uses his people and places to be a source of justice and light II. Towns Given to the Levites God appoints people and places to lead us in worship and knowledge of him. III. Promises Fulfilled Jesus, God’s ultimate promise fulfilled, will never fail us ------------- Maps & Charts: https://opcmilford.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Joshua_20_21_Maps.pdf Worship Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9Qrqefreas...

Joshua Week 8 • Putting Down Roots, Receiving God's Inheritance • Joshua 13:1-19:51

I. Prelude to the Allotment of Land (13:1-14:15) God’s promises are not intended as sedatives but as stimulants. II. Stories from the Allotment of Land (15:1-19:51) God’s promises are ultimately fulfilled in Christ. God’s promises are for all of His people, and for me. When God’s promises sedate us, we don’t fully inherit them. ------------ 12 Landed Tribes of Israel: https://opcmilford.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/003.png

Joshua Week 7 • Taking More Land, Hanging More Kings • Joshua 9:1-12:24

Main Truth: God does His work, but we have work to do as well. He calls us to participate, depending on His strength I. Chapter Nine Living wisely requires alertness and prayerful dependence on God. II. Chapter Ten God is faithful and gives His people power to accomplish His purposes. III. Chapter Eleven God grows HIs people as they share His victories. IV. Chapter Twelve Praise God for His faithfulness....

Joshua Week 6 • Two Piles of Stones, One Crucial Lesson • Joshua 7:1-8:35

I. Trouble in Israel (7:1-9) Call out to God for help in trouble. II. Sin Revelaed (7:10-26) We need to remove sin from our midst. III. Victory at Ai (8:1-35) Our failure is not final.

Joshua Week 5 • A Foolish Plan, A Decisive Outcome • Joshua 6:1-27

Worship Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0B_lnQIITxU ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– I. Rules of Engagement (6:1-7) When God tells us to do something, the only acceptable response is immediate obedience. II. The Battle (6:8-21) The Justice and Mercy of God is perfect and we can trust it. III. The Aftermath (6:22-27) God is with you.

Joshua Week 4 • Crossing the Jordan, Getting Right with God • Joshua 3:1-5:15

Main Truth: God leads us in ways that strengthen our dependence on Him. I. Joshua Chapter 3 Recognizing and following God's leading involves: expectant preparation, listening, and taking the next step. II. Joshua Chapter 4 Faith is strengthened by remembering. III. Joshua Chapter 5 Faithful obedience is a continuing process.

Joshua Week 3 • Sending in the Spies, Finding a Surprise • Joshua 21-24

Trudy Ederle Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opqftwgWRMk Worship Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doUjJP43-Qk ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– I. Spies sent to Jericho (2:1-7) Rahab boldly steps out to show she’s on God’s side. II. Rahab confesses her faith through word and works. (2:8-21) God mercifully reveals himself and Rahab and she responds with faith. III. Spies report back to Jericho (2:22-24) God will do what he said he would.

Joshua Week 2 • An Old Promise, A New Leader • Joshua 1:1-18

I. God's Promise to Joshua (1:1-5) Obedience depends on me, the outcome depends on God. II. God's Charge to Joshua (1:6-9) Strong & Courageous obedience comes from a commitment to God's Word. III. Joshua's Charge to Israel (1:10-18) Obedience unites us to God's People.

Joshua Week 1 • Introduction

Joshua • Before You Begin the Joshua Study •

Introducing... Book Study on Biblical Friendship

This episode is the introduction to our book study on Biblical friendship and is the only episode that we will release for this particular book study. We pray that as you read through the book and discuss in your groups that God encourages your minds, hearts & actions toward honoring Him in your friendships! On today’s episode, we are going to do a small activity that requires some supplies, so before you jump into the episode, grab a piece of paper and 3 envelopes. If you don’t have envelop...

EQUIP EPISODE • Prescriptive v. Descriptive Texts

Acts Part 2 • Lesson Eight • "The Journey to Rome" • Acts 27-28

I. Saved from the Sea (27:1-44) God's words have authority over chaos. II. Saved from the Snake (28:1-10) God's words have authority over the enemy. I II. Saved for Service (28:11-31) God's words have all authority; share them!

Acts Part 2 • Lesson Seven • "I Was Not Disobedient" • Acts 24-26

I. Paul before Felix (24:1-27) Without hope in the resurrection of Jesus, judgment is alarming. II. Paul before Festus (25:1-22) Without hope in the resurrection of Jesus, His work is confusing. III. Paul before Agrippa (25:23-26:32) Without hope in the resurrection of Jesus, freedom looks like chains, and chains look like freedom. The chart can be accessed at opcmilford.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/2-2.png