Catechism Lesson 16 Naboth’s Vineyard Commandments 8-10.

Catechism Lesson 16

Naboth’s Vineyard

Commandments 8-10

Timeline of the New Testament Year

Creation (Adam and Eve)

Noah

Job? 2000 BC

Abraham

1850 BC

Joseph

1500 BC

Moses

1100 BC

Samuel

1000 BC

David

850 BC Naboth, Ahab, Elijah

500 BC

6-4 BC Jesus is born

1 Kings 21

The Jezreel Valley was fertile, Jezreel means “God will grow.”

1 Kings 21

What did King Ahab want? To buy Naboth’s vineyard

1 Kings 21

Why would Naboth refuse to sell? Leviticus 25:23 The land must not be sold

permanently, because the land is mine and you reside in my land as foreigners and strangers.

1 Kings 21

Why would Naboth refuse to sell? Leviticus 25:23 The land must not be sold

permanently, because the land is mine and you reside in my land as foreigners and strangers.

God had commanded the Israelites not to permanently sell their land

1 Kings 21

Ahab became “sullen” and “angry.” What was at the heart of Ahab’s sin?

greed, selfishness, a desire for something that was not his

1 Kings 21

What does it mean “to covet”? James 4:2 You want something but don’t get

it. You kill and covet, but you cannot have what you want. You quarrel and fight. You do not have, because you do not ask God.

1 Kings 21

What does it mean “to covet”? James 4:2 You want something but don’t

get it. You kill and covet, but you cannot have what you want. You quarrel and fight. You do not have, because you do not ask God.

To desire something that God does not want us to have.

1 Kings 21

Why declare a fast? Of what was Naboth accused?

1 Kings 21

Why declare a fast? To make it look like someone had committed a great sin

Of what was Naboth accused?

1 Kings 21

Why declare a fast? To make it look like someone had committed a great sin

Of what was Naboth accused? Of cursing God and the king

1 Kings 21

Jezebel was a heathen woman who negatively influenced Ahab. Why is it important to consider the faith of a future spouse?

What does Ahab consider Elijah to be? Why?

1 Kings 21

Jezebel was a heathen woman who negatively influenced Ahab. Why is it important to consider the faith of a future spouse? So that rather than being led astray, we can have a Christian encourage us and help us grow in faith

What does Ahab consider Elijah to be? Why?

1 Kings 21


What does Ahab consider Elijah to be? Why? His enemy.

1 Kings 21


What does Ahab consider Elijah to be? Why? His enemy.

Because he did not want to hear what God had to say.

1 Kings 21

How did Ahab react to Elijah’s words? How is this different than David when Nathan

confronted his sin?

1 Kings 21

How did Ahab react to Elijah’s words? He did the right things. He put on sackcloth and fasted and ‘went around meekly.’

How is this different than David when Nathan confronted his sin?

1 Kings 21

How did Ahab react to Elijah’s words? He did the right things. He put on sackcloth and fasted and ‘went around meekly.’

How is this different than David when Nathan confronted his sin? When the prophet preached the law to him, David had faith and truly repented of his sins. Ahab was just sorry that he got caught.

BREAK and QUIZ TIME!

The Bible and My Life

What does God forbid regarding our neighbor’s good name?

Proverbs 19:5 – A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who pours out lies will not go free.



Proverbs 19:5 – A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who pours out lies will not go free.

Lie about people



Proverbs 11:3 – A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy man keeps a secret.



Proverbs 11:3 – A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy man keeps a secret.

Betray secrets



Proverbs 17:9 – He who covers over an offense promotes love, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.



Proverbs 17:9 – He who covers over an offense promotes love, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.

Say anything to give someone a bad name



God forbids us to lie about someone, to betray his secrets, or to give another person a bad name.


How do we protect our neighbor’s good name?

Proverbs 22:1 – A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.



Proverbs 22:1 – A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.

Defend a good name



Luke 6:37 – Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.



Luke 6:37 – Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.

Take words and actions in kindest possible way



Matthew 18:15 – If your brother sins against you, go and show him his fault, just between the two of you. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over.



Matthew 18:15 – If your brother sins against you, go and show him his fault, just between the two of you. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over.

Lead people to repentance



We protect our neighbor’s good name by defending him, taking his words and actions in the best possible way, and by privately pointing out sin to lead him to repentance.


What does God impress on us when he says, “You shall not covet”?

Hebrews 4:12-13 – The word of God…judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.



Hebrews 4:12-13 – The word of God…judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.

God judges our thoughts too



James 1:14-15 – Each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin.



James 1:14-15 – Each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin.

Sinful desires tempt to sin actions



James 5:5-6 – You have lived on earth in luxury and self-indulgence. You have fattened yourselves in the day of slaughter. You have condemned and murdered innocent men, who were not opposing you.



James 5:5-6 – You have lived on earth in luxury and self-indulgence. You have fattened yourselves in the day of slaughter. You have condemned and murdered innocent men, who were not opposing you.

Sinful desires tempt us to scheme to get other’s properties



That desire and temptation are dangerous and that he knows and condemns not only our sinful words and actions, but also our sinful thoughts.


What kind of desires does God want us to have?

Hebrews 13:5 – Be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.”



Hebrews 13:5 – Be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.”

Be content



Philippians 4:8 – Whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is praiseworthy or excellent – think about such things.



Philippians 4:8 – Whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is praiseworthy or excellent – think about such things.

Think about pure things



Galatians 5:13 – Serve one another in love.



Galatians 5:13 – Serve one another in love. Serve others



Exodus 23:4 – If you come across your enemy’s ox or donkey wandering off, be sure to take it back to him.



Exodus 23:4 – If you come across your enemy’s ox or donkey wandering off, be sure to take it back to him.

Return people’s things



God wants us to have holy desires, to be content with what we have, and to be looking for ways to help others.


What does the Lord add to his 10 Commandments and why?

Galatians 3:10 All who rely on observing the law are under a curse, for it is written: “Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law.”



Galatians 3:10 All who rely on observing the law are under a curse, for it is written: “Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law.”

Threats to help us keep them



Deuteronomy 5:29 Oh, that their hearts would be inclined to fear me and keep all my commands always, so that it might go well with them and their children forever!



Deuteronomy 5:29 Oh, that their hearts would be inclined to fear me and keep all my commands always, so that it might go well with them and their children forever!

Blessings to help us keep them



Deuteronomy 11:26–28, 32 26 See, I am setting before you today a blessing and a curse— 27 the blessing if you obey the commands of the LORD your God that I am giving you today; 28 the curse if you disobey the commands of the LORD your God ... 32 be sure that you obey all the decrees and laws I am setting before you today.



Deuteronomy 11:26–28, 32 26 See, I am setting before you today a blessing and a curse— 27 the blessing if you obey the commands of the LORD your God that I am giving you today; 28 the curse if you disobey the commands of the LORD your God ... 32 be sure that you obey all the decrees and laws I am setting before you today.

Obey every one of his commandments



God adds threats and blessings to urge us to keep every one of his commandments.

Homework

Look at the end of the last page of your notes!

Homework

Memory Work Ninth Commandment and meaning Proverbs 22:1 Hebrews 13:5 Study notes for a quiz Read: Jonah 1-4

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