king saul

Whenever someone hears me talk about animal sacrifices (or reads something I’ve written), there’s almost always a few people who clap back with “Obedience is better than sacrifice!” Where do they get that from? Can that statement be substantiated from Holy Scripture?

Join Julia Jeffress Sadler as she takes us on an incredible adventure in Episode 70. In this sad part of David's story, we learn that King Saul and David's best friend Jonathan passed away in a big battle. When David found out, he felt very, very sad and wrote a special song to remember them and how much they meant to him.

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In this podcast, Pastor Justin teaches on the importance of Believers to stop assuming and ask God, test the truth, and grow in discernment in these Last Days.

Join Julia Jeffress Sadler as she takes us on an incredible adventure in Episode 57. Discover the story of Samuel and Saul, where Samuel, a wise leader, had to talk to Saul because he didn't always do what God asked him to. Saul, the king, had to fight the Philistines, but sometimes he didn't follow God's rules, which caused some problems. It's a story about listening to God and doing what's right.

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In this Bible Story, Moses and Aaron are united under the call of God to free Israel from slavery. God gives them signs through Moses, and the two begin to win the hearts of the people. This story is inspired by Exodus 4:19-30 & 18:2. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.

Today's Bible verse is Exodus 4:25 from the King James Version.

Episode 34: Everyone who had sought Moses’ life were now dead and God commanded Moses to return to Egypt to liberate His people, Israel. While on the way there God’s wrath came against Moses because he had yet to obey the command of circumcision that was meant to set His people apart. Zipporah acts quickly and the family is spared. After this, God called Aaron out from Egypt to meet his brother, and the two of them together delivered God’s message to the people of Israel.

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Producer: Ben Gammon

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Music by: Andrew Morgan Smith

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Outline:

Introduction

A Change of Garments

Honor to Benjamin

Israel is Restored

Charge

Saint Athanasius Church

Contra Mundum Swagger

Video Version

2 Samuel 9: 1-7 // Tom Nelson

Early in David’s story, he is described as a man after God’s own heart. Having a heart for God means loving as God loves. David respectfully, honorably and it would seem warmly, calls Mephibosheth by name. The writer of Samuel wants to emphasize that here. David’s loving action of speaking Mephibosheth’s name is an encouraging reminder for each of us that one of the ways we can communicate love to others is by greeting them by name, others we may not know well or are meeting for the first time. God knows our name and calls us by name. One of our first acts of love is working to remember others’ names and calling them by name. This is an example as loving as God loves. Do we actively love as God loves? Do we show kindness to our neighbors? Do we have a heart that loves and serves the vulnerable?
 
Sermon Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49095508

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23.07.02

King David seemed to be quick to pray and wait upon God for guidance. This is a contrast with King Saul who was quick to take matters into his own hands.

1 Samuel 7: 1-11 // Tom Nelson

The David and Goliath story is more than an underdog story, more than a big giant who is slain, rather it is a story about eyes that truly see. A story not so much about special courage as it is about spiritual insight. Not so much about an underdog who wins, but a shepherd boy who sees differently. Faith sees differently! Faith sight is different from eyesight. Through the eyes of faith, you can be confident that God is with you, God is ahead of you. Ultimately, the battle is the Lord’s. That all things ultimately are worked out for good by a Sovereign God who loves us and wills the very best for us. When we get our eyes on God, the difficult circumstances, fearful obstacles, griefs, disappointments, and losses we face are put in a more hopeful perspective. Through the eyes of faith, even large giants look small. Secondly, even slim odds are God-sized opportunities. One of our greatest challenges to continue to walk by faith is that we tend to forget God’s past faithfulness to us. Those victory moments when God has provided for us, protected us and his unmistakable presence has been there for us. We never outgrow the need to remember God’s past faithfulness to us. So how are you remembering to remember? How are you tangibly remembering God’s past faithfulness, his provision, his protection, and his unmistakable presence in your life?

Sermon Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49085483

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23.06.04

All of us at some point let go of something we have, in order to move on to something new. With that comes a whole mix of emotions. Sometimes we are forced to let go because something was stolen from us. Other times we simply follow God's call into the future. Learning to encourage ourselves in those moments, to seek God, and to let go, are integral to a fulfilled life. Here's how!

1 Samuel 16:1-13 // Tom Nelson

Eyes can be tricky things. They play tricks on us.We believe what we see with our eyes more than almost anything else, but as humans, we have trouble seeing. Our seeing can mislead us, even deceive us. What we see often depends on who we listen to. Our human eyesight does not equate with spiritual insight. What do we do when what we see is in conflict with what we have heard? This is often where we have to remember faith is opposed to seeing but not opposed to knowing. That is a warning: your eyes will deceive you. Only God sees rightly. Humans see partially. The only way for us to see rightly is to listen to the one who sees wholly. Are you listening? What are you not seeing that God wants you to see?

Sermon Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49072341
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23.05.21

For those reading along with us in the Bible, this episode looks at 1 Samuel 18-19, and 2 Samuel 6. 

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Outline:

Our Fellowship with God is Broken

Going to God's House

Standing Before God with Our Brother

The King's Steward

We Dine at Noon

Impending Eucatastrophe 

Confession at the Door

Baptizing the Spies

Offerings to the King

The King Speaks, Israel Speaks

Communion with the PPK (Prophet-Priest-King)

Charge 

Saint Athanasius Church

Contra Mundum Swagger

Video Version

If you enjoyed this podcast episode, please consider sharing it with your friends on social media. Find links to the whole series at this page as we release a new episode in the Days of David, a podcast series epic, every week.

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