MAID SERVICE IN THE MOUNTAINS (21 OF 27)
by Keith Krell
Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-44
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Maid Service in the Mountains (21 of 27)
Series: Calling All Leaders
Keith Krell
1 Samuel 25:1-44
Have you ever wanted revenge? Perhaps you've been slandered, betrayed, or abused? Have you ever stayed awake all night plotting your enemy's demise? Well, apparently, you're not alone. One website offers ''revenge at its best'' and advertises its services as follows: ''The Payback.com is your home for all of your revenge needs. So, you never had a chance to get revenge on your ex-boyfriend or ex-girlfriend? Your current spouse lied to you when he said he would never cheat on you? Well, you know the saying, 'Don't get mad, get even.' Get Revenge On People Who Have Done You Wrong! We stand ready to help you get revenge and let these individuals know exactly what you think of them! Join the thousands who have used our services to get revenge!''
But does revenge really work? Is it worth it in the end? What does God expect of you and me when people sin against us? In 1 Samuel 25 we'll study one of the greatest chapters in the Bible and find answers to these questions.
1. David seeks to kill Nabal (25:1-13). Our story begins in 25:1 with a historical note: ''Then Samuel died; and all Israel gathered together and mourned for him, and buried him at his house in Ramah. And David arose and went down to the wilderness of Paran.'' At first glance this verse seems rather anticlimactic immediately following David's decision to preserve Saul's life (1 Sam 24). Yet, the writer tells us something very important: David is already at wits end, and now he loses his mentor on top of everything else! In the last few chapters everyone is against David, so he needs Samuel's guidance more than ever. Moreover, Samuel's death weakens David's claim to the throne since Samuel was God's prophet and anointer of kings. In despair, David journeys farther into the desert and farther away from Saul. Before leaving this introductory verse, it's worth acknowledging what a great man of Go ...
Series: Calling All Leaders
Keith Krell
1 Samuel 25:1-44
Have you ever wanted revenge? Perhaps you've been slandered, betrayed, or abused? Have you ever stayed awake all night plotting your enemy's demise? Well, apparently, you're not alone. One website offers ''revenge at its best'' and advertises its services as follows: ''The Payback.com is your home for all of your revenge needs. So, you never had a chance to get revenge on your ex-boyfriend or ex-girlfriend? Your current spouse lied to you when he said he would never cheat on you? Well, you know the saying, 'Don't get mad, get even.' Get Revenge On People Who Have Done You Wrong! We stand ready to help you get revenge and let these individuals know exactly what you think of them! Join the thousands who have used our services to get revenge!''
But does revenge really work? Is it worth it in the end? What does God expect of you and me when people sin against us? In 1 Samuel 25 we'll study one of the greatest chapters in the Bible and find answers to these questions.
1. David seeks to kill Nabal (25:1-13). Our story begins in 25:1 with a historical note: ''Then Samuel died; and all Israel gathered together and mourned for him, and buried him at his house in Ramah. And David arose and went down to the wilderness of Paran.'' At first glance this verse seems rather anticlimactic immediately following David's decision to preserve Saul's life (1 Sam 24). Yet, the writer tells us something very important: David is already at wits end, and now he loses his mentor on top of everything else! In the last few chapters everyone is against David, so he needs Samuel's guidance more than ever. Moreover, Samuel's death weakens David's claim to the throne since Samuel was God's prophet and anointer of kings. In despair, David journeys farther into the desert and farther away from Saul. Before leaving this introductory verse, it's worth acknowledging what a great man of Go ...
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