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Genesis 2:15-24

FATHER KNOWS BEST

Those who watched American television in the 1950's remember Jim Anderson, the father character on the program "Father Knows Best". It seemed that he always knew what was right. He always made the correct decisions. It seemed that he always knew what was "best."

Of course Jim Anderson, played by Robert Young, was a fictitious figure, and in real life no human father always knows what is best. Our heavenly Father, however, always does not know what is best, and does it for us. In dealing with Adam, God shows us that as Heavenly Father, he knows what is best.

There are four needs mentioned in this passage which God met for Adam. He meets these same needs for us.

THE NEED TO LABOR - Vs. 15

God knew that man should not just sit around.

God created him to be useful and productive.

Adam was to till and maintain the garden.

God has made Christians to be productive as well. 2 Thessalonians 3:10, Ephesians 2:10

THE NEED FOR LIBERTY - Vss. 16 & 19

Adam was no robot. He was given certain freedoms. He was able to choose what to eat and to name the animals as he pleased.

We are given a special kind of liberty as Christians.

We are at liberty to have freedom over sin (Romans 6:14) and to love and serve God and others. (Matthew 22:37-40, Galatians 5:13-14)

THE NEED FOR LIMITATIONS - Vs. 17

God limits us because He loves us. We don't always know what's is best for us, but God does.

Adam was limited from eating "the tree of the knowledge of good and evil."

God gives us limitations as well. Good examples of these limitations are found in Proverbs 6:16-19 and Galatians 5:17-21. The Ten Commandments also provide certain limitations.

THE NEED FOR LOVE - Vss. 18-25

God knew that Adam needed a mate, a woman to love and help him. He provided Eve for Adam.

God provides the love of husband and wife today, as well as love within a family.

God's greatest show of love was on the cross. Through faith in Christ one can have eternal life. (John 3:16). Nothing separates Christians from the love of God (Romans 8:35-39). Christians are to love each other (John 13:34-35).

Sermon Seeds C13, D33

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1 Samuel 24

FAITHFUL IN THE DARK

What do I mean by the term "Faithful in the dark"? I mean that when few people or no people are watching, something is done in the dark. We want to look at an incident in the life of David when he was faithful literally in the dark, the darkness of a cave.

As you know there will be times of temptation in our lives.

We will be tempted to do what is wrong.

We will be tempted to get even with someone.

We will be tempted to take matters into our own hands. James 1:13-15

In this instance David's temptation would be to take vengeance on his enemy Saul. He was tempted to take matters into his own hands and remove Saul from the land of the living.

 

Vss. 1-2 - Saul was told that David was hiding at Engedi.

Vs. 3 - Saul comes calling. He was actually in the cave to answer the call of nature. Perhaps he fell asleep. Meanwhile, David's and his men were hiding against the sides of the walls of the cave. They could see Saul, but Saul could not see them. Their eyes were adjusted to the darkness, Saul's were not.

RESTRAINT - Vss. 4-7

One of the problems with temptation is knowing when something is a temptation, "a solicitation to do evil", or an opportunity. Sometimes, what we take as an opportunity to get even is really a temptation to do what is wrong.

Vs. 4 - The trouble with temptation is that sometimes, we are encouraged to do wrong by those who are dearest and closest friends. In this case David's men's encourage him to get even with his enemies. "Take vengeance David!"

Vs. 5 - David's conscience bothered him, even though he did not hurt Saul. I think his conscience bothered him, because he did something to belittle the king.

Vs. 6 - David may not have respected Saul for the way he acted, but David respected Saul for who he was. David viewed Saul as God's anointed leader, as his master.

David would not take vengeance on Saul. God had made Saul King, God would remove Saul from being King without David's assistance.

David is example of some New Testament Scriptures. Matthew 5:44, Romans 12:14, Romans 12:17-19

Vs. 7 - Evidently there was quite a heated discussion, and David won out, persuading the others to do what is right.

RESPECT - Vs. 8

I can picture David waiting for Saul to proceed some distance before popping out of the cave, and saying "My Lord, the King".

He bowed in sincere respect as to who Saul was. Romans 13:7, 1 Peter 2:17

 

REPORT - Vss. 9-11

Vss. 9-11 - Saul was evidently being told by others that David wanted to do him harm.

David made it clear that this wasn't true.

He showed him the evidence of the truth.

David explained how he had Saul "dead to rights". Saul would have been executed by David, if indeed that was David's plan.

There is a time when we need to speak up.

There are times when those who are against do not understand the facts, and the Lord may give us opportunity to explain the facts.

RELIANCE - Vss. 12-15

Vs. 12 - David was dependent on the Lord to avenge Him. He was expecting the Lord to avenge Him. But David himself would not take action.

Vs. 13 - David quotes an ancient Proverb here. "Wickedness proceedeth from the wicked." This is a allusion to David's innocence.

Vs. 14 - David seems to be implying that Saul is wasting his time hunting a dead dog or one insignificant little flea. Both are harmless.

Vs. 15 - David concludes by repeating his words of reliance on God. God is the judge. He will vindicate David. God alone will give the deliverance. I am reminded of some verses on reliance. Psalm 62:5-6, Psalm 118:6, Psalm 118:14, Psalm 125:1

REPRIEVE - Vss. 16-22

This response on the part of Saul is a good example of

Proverbs 6:7 - When a man's ways please the Lord, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Vs. 16 - Saul, at least temporarily, was convicted. He weeps

Vs. 17 - He admits that David is more righteous than Saul.

Vss. 18-19 - He admits that David has dealt well with Saul.

Vs. 20 - He admits that David will be king.

Vs. 21 - He asks for mercy on his family.

Vs. 22 - Saul stopped following him for a period of time.

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Proverbs 23:26

GOOD ADVICE

My son, give me thine heart, and let thine eyes observe my ways.

 

CONVERSION - My son

The word conversion implies change.

In order for God to call you his son or his daughter, a change had to take place.

Naturally speaking we are all sinners. We have all failed God. Romans 3:10-12, Isaiah 64:6

And to make matters worse, God, who is just has pronounced in Ezekiel 18:4.

There was once a man, a very religious man, and he very well could have been the leading religious teacher in Jesus. This man once came to Jesus by night for advice. His name was Nicodemus. John 3:1-3

Jesus told Nicodemus, that unless he was born again, he could not see the Kingdom of God.

So, how does one go about being born again? John 1:12-13

According to John 1:12 Jesus must be received.

Also in John 1:12, we are told that to receive Jesus is to believe on Him.

When you decide to believe on Christ from you heart as your Savior, a wonderful change will take place because you will be born of the Spirit of God. John 3:6-8, 1 Corinthians 12:13

It is through the witness of the Holy Spirit in our lives that we are able to truly call God our Heavenly Father. Romans 8:15-16

CONSECRATION - give me thine heart

When God says to His children, give me your heart, He is looking for a commitment. He is looking for our consecration to Him alone. He is looking for our exclusive love. Matthew 22:37, 1 John 4:19, Romans 12:1

CONDUCT - and let thine eyes observe my ways.

Our conduct should always be pleasing to God.

If our eyes observe the ways of God, it means that we will obey the Word of God.

How important is obedience?

King Saul was disqualified from being king because he failed to obey God.

Saul was told in 1 Samuel 15:22-23

How important is obedience?

When others rebelled against God's plan, Caleb was ready to go into The Promised Land.

The best way I know to be obedient is to learn God's Word and to do what it says.

Joshua 1:8, Psalm 119:11

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Matthew 6:7-15

PRAYER TYPES

FOOLISH PRAYER - Vss. 7-8

FAITHFUL PRAYER - Vss. 9-13

FORGIVING PRAYER - Vss. 14-15

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John 10:7-11

THE SHEPHERD AND THE SHEEP

THE DOOR TO SALVATION - Vss. 7, 9

THE DECEIVERS OF THE SHEEP - Vss. 8, 10a

THE DELIGHT OF THE LIVING - Vs. 10b

THE DEVOTION OF THE SHEPHERD - Vs. 11

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Ephesians 5:21-33

HEAVEN IN THE HOME

I begin this message by reading the marriage vows.

The couple that keeps their marriage vows will be the couple that will experience a great marriage. They know what it is like to experience Heaven in the home. One of the Scriptures which shows us how to keep our marriage vows is Ephesians 5:21-33. Here are four ingredients for a happy marriage.

LORDSHIP Vss. 21-23

Christians are to be submissive to each other. This is a quality that comes from being filled with the Spirit. (Ephesians 5:18-21)

As husbands and wives submit to the Lord, and then to each other, there will be harmony in the home. The husband is the leader of the family, but that does not make him a dictator. He must still submit himself to the needs and desires of his wife. That will mean doing things around the house, doing things she likes to do, and purchasing things (when feasible) which she wants. The wife needs to be submissive to the leadership of her husband.

LOVE Vs. 25 (Colossians 3:19)

The primary lover in the family is the husband.

Most Christian husbands who love their wives as Christ loved the church will not need to worry about having a submissive wife.

LEADERSHIP Vs. 23

The husband is the "head".

This makes him a leader.

The husband is responsible for the Spiritual well being of the home.

A good leader is not a dictator, but a thoughtful, considerate person.

A good leader makes the final decisions, but consults those he's leading before making decisions.

See Ephesians 6:4

LOYALTY Vss. 22 & 24

In order for husbands to be great leaders, they need great followers.

A loyal wife, who is loyal first to her Lord, and then to her husband, will enhance the husband's service for the Lord. Proverbs 31:10-12

Sermon Seeds B26

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Colossians 3:18-21

FANTASTIC FAMILY

SUBMISSIVE WIVES - Vs. 18

LOVING HUSBANDS - Vs. 19

OBEDIENT CHILDREN - Vs. 20

TENDER PARENTS - Vs. 21

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