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April 19 2020

The Encourager

Due to the Corvid-19 virus, all church services have been cancelled until further notice. Any questions on this please contact Steve, Mike, or Eugene.

Remember In Prayer April Connor Clark 4/21

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Rick Steele Michael Michelucci Mary Steele Adam Selb Linda York Robert Robinson Jr. Dolores Williams Hazel Prouix Doris & Donald Jones Missionaries Our Military RSW Jail Ministry Our Homebound Hazel Clark Nancy Barnes

Those Battling Cancers, Debra Lawson Aiden Thompson/13 Micah Brue/ 17 Haywood Seal Shelly Long Valerie Tewalt Ann Derflinger C.R. Newlin Priscilla L. Jeff Pingley Wendy Willoughby Robert Jenkins Kathy Ludwick Shirley Williams Phylicia Smoot.

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THE MINISTRY OF JESUS Mark 6:30-56

THE MISSION OF HIS MINISTRY Mark 6:34, 56 THE MIRACLES OF HIS MINISTRY Mark 6:38-44, 48-51 THE METHODOLOGY OF HIS MIN-ISTRY Mark 6:31, 34, 55

THE MISERY OF HIS MINISTRY Mark 6:3-6 THE MEN OF HIS MINISTRY Mark 6:1,7, 30 THE MANDATE OF HIS MINISTRY Mark 6:37

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BSGFAA Samuel

Lesson 297 The Israelites Asked for a King 1 Samuel 8 & 9

Bible Quiz: 1. What was the difference in the job of the priests and the other Levities?

Numbers 18:1-7 2. Describe the land inheritance of the Levites. Numbers 18:20-24 3. In explaining the meaning of the parable of the sower, what is the meaning of the ones

who hear beside the road? On rocky places? Among thorns? On good ground? Mark 4:15-20

4. What was the vow which Hannah prayed to God in Shiloh? 1 Samuel 1:11 5. Yes or no, did Eli rebuke His sons for their sins? 1 Samuel 3:13 6. How many of the people knew that Samuel was a prophet? 1 Samuel 3:20 7. Why did the Israelites take the ark of God into battle against the Philistines?

1 Samuel 4:2-4 8. Describe the occasion and manner of Eli’s death. 1 Samuel 4:12-18 9. What items did the Philistine diviners suggest sending the God of the Israelites as a

guilt offering for taking the ark? What did the offering represent? 1 Samuel 6:2-5 10.When Samuel and the Israelites were gathered at Mizpah, how did God route the

attacking Philistines? 1 Samuel 7:10 Additional Scripture:

1. God has lifted up the humble —Luke 1:52 2. God told Abraham that kings would come from his family.—Genesis 17:6 3. On perverting justice—Exodus 23:6, 8; Deuteronomy 16:19

Questions:

1. Discuss Samuel’s sons as judges. 1 Samuel 8:1-3 2. Israel did not want a king because they (a) had rejected Samuel as their judge, (b) had

rejected God as their king, or (c) wanted to be like other nations. 1 Samuel 8:5, 7, 20 3. What things did Samuel warn the Israelites that a king would require of them? (yes or

no) Did God say he would listen to the complaints of the people about their king? 1 Samuel 8:9-18

4. Describe Saul’s family background, and describe his appearance. 1 Samuel 9:1-2 5. What was Saul doing when Samuel first met him? What was Samuel doing? 1 Samuel

9:3-14 6. How did Samuel know that Saul was the one to be king? 1 Samuel 9:17 7. What did Saul tell Samuel concerning the importance of his own family? 1 Samuel 9:21

Application: on being like everyone else—1 Samuel 8:20

BSGFAA Saul

Lesson 298 Saul Anointed King of Israel 1 Samuel 10 & 11

Bible Quiz: 1. How did Moses and Aaron disobey God in getting water at Kadesh? What was God’s

punishment to them? Numbers 20:10-12 2. How is the kingdom of heaven like a treasure hidden in the field? Like a merchant seeking fine

pearls? Matthew 13:44-46 3. In Jesus’ parable of the net, what was done with the bad fish? What happens to wicked

individuals at the end of the world? Matthew 13:47-50 4. When the Lord called Samuel, what did He tell him? 1 Samuel 3:4-14 5. On hearing the news that the ark of God was taken and of the deaths of Eli and her husband,

what happen to Phinehas’ pregnant wife? 1 Samuel 4:19– 22 6. What happened to the people of Ashdod when the ark of God was brought there? To the

people of Ekron? 1 Samuel 5:6-12 7. How long was the ark of God in the country of the Philistines? At the house of Abinadab?

1 Samuel 6:1; 7:1-2 8. Samuel’s yearly circuit he made in judging the people did not include (a) Gilgal, (b) Ekron,

(c) Mizpah, or (d) Bethel. 1 Samuel 7: 16 9. Discuss Samuel’s sons as judges. 1 Samuel 8:1-3 10. What did Saul tell Samuel concerning the importance of his own family? 1 Samuel 9:21 Additional Scripture: 1. Priests were anointed.—Leviticus 8:10; Prophets were anointed. 1 Kings 19:16 2. Qualifications for a king of Israel—Deuteronomy 17:14-20 3. The men of Jabesh Gilead rescued the dead body of Saul and buried it.—1 Samuel 31:11-13 According to the Dictionary: 1. “Judah” versus “Israel”—Judah was given the preeminence by Jacob his father, Genesis

49:8-12. The tribe of Judah led the other tribes in the wilderness. Judah was the largest tribe. Judah was a southern tribe.

Question: 1. Samuel said that ___anointed Saul as ruler. 1 Samuel 10:1 2. A sign which Saul would not see happen on the day of his anointing was (a) his own return

home, (b) two men reporting that the donkeys were found, (c) three men who gave him two loaves of bread, or (d) his prophesying with some prophets. 1 Samuel 10:2-9

3. How did Saul react to the troublemakers who did not accept him as king? 1 Samuel 10:27 4. What was Saul’s response when he heard about the besiege of Jabesh Gilead? 1 Samuel 11:6 5. How did Saul get the Israelites to join Samuel and himself in defending Jabesh Gilead?

1 Samuel 11:7 6. Whom did Saul say had accomplished the deliverance of Jabesh Gilead? 1 Samuel 11:13 Application: on keeping silent—1 Samuel 10:27

Birds

Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not

much better than they? Matthew 6:26

there's no other way to say it. I don't know if I wish I were a bird. There are some things birds can do that we cannot do. Sure, we can fly into the air & etc. but it has its faults. We have to construct airplanes to do this & at a great cost.

For the time though, think of how many birds there are in the world & all kinds of them. It is no wonder Jesus used them for a teaching example. Their needs are taken care of & they do not worry about tomorrow, like we do. Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much better than they? Philippians 4:6

It all came to me one morning in one of the Warrenton parking lots. I had no sooner pulled up & was about to get out of my car that I noticed a sparrow lit & was soon walking about seeing if someone had left behind a crust of bread. I wondered where he/she had come from & what hiding place concealed his/her nest. I as-sumed he/she 'shopped' often at all the local McDon-alds.

Have you ever heard someone use the term 'bird brain', sure you have. Birds are in comparison to us, very small & do have a tiny brain. The brain birds have

is just right & according to avian studies puts them on a reasonable scale of intelligence. Birds can see better & learn at a rapid pace to know where to search for food & where the best & safe & comfortable housing can be found.

The hymn ALL THINGS BRIGHT & BEAUTIFUL Each little flower that opens, Each little bird that sings, He made their glowing colors, He made their tiny wings.

Birds are mentioned in at least 93 places in the Bible.

It is unfortunate in our modern society we overlook the appreciation of the one creature made by God. In our daily rush, we do not have the time to study & observe the many kinds & colors of the birds flying above us & sometimes impede our way in the world. Many wise people have advised us to stop & 'smell the roses' & also to watch the birds because we could learn more about life from them.

As Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heav-en being torn open & the Spirit descending on him like a dove. Mark 1:10

On the wings of a snow white dove. He sends his pure sweet love. A sign from above. On the wings of a dove. When troubles surround us, when evils come. The body grows weak, the spirit grows numb. When these things beset us ,he doesn't forget us. He sends down his love on the wings of a dove. (Ferlin Husky, circa 1984)

Q: Where do birds meet for coffee? A: In a nest – cafe

carson van arsdall April 19, 2019

Overwhelmed #4 of 4

Kevin Withem April 22, 2020

Jesus to his disciples Mark 6:31 "Come away with me. Let us go alone to a quiet place and rest for a while." -,

Earlier in the history of Israel – when the temple was dedicated – the Lord appeared to Solomon at night and said:

2 Chronicles 7:14-15 "If my people, who are called by my name, will humble them-selves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 15Now my eyes will be open and my ears attentive to the prayers offered in this place."

God is moved by the ______________________ of his people!

• First, he calls them to ___________________ themselves.

• Second, he tells them to "pray and __________________ his face." (vs. 14)

• Third, he tells them to "____________________ from their wicked ways" (vs. 14).

People talk about being prepared for a crisis – financially, with adequate food, all these ma-terial things.

What is most important is ________________________ preparedness.

Back to 2 Chronicles 20

1. The people of Judah surrendered themselves completely to ____________________ so that they wouldn't have to surrender to their ________________________.

2. When facing things that seem overwhelming realize, often it's not God _______________ our problem; he enables us to _______________ our problems & withstand what is thrown against us.

Sometimes we pray, "God, just remove this problem." And God is saying; I'm __________ you in the problem, I'm going with you into the battle.

And in doing so – we witness the power of God!

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April 22, 2020

Overwhelmed #4 of 4 Kevin Withem

QUESTIONS & EXERCISES For Daily Devotionals or Bible Study Group

1. When we look at our Lord Jesus, and the limits he accepted in taking on a human body,

there were times when he could have been overwhelmed – but – he would say to his dis-ciples, "come away with me. Let us go alone to a quiet place and rest for a while." Mark 6:31 Discuss the limitations Jesus accepted coming to earth and the assistance His course of action bring.

2. Discuss the implications on being overwhelmed from the following passage 2 Chronicles 7:14"If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 15 Now my eyes will be open and my ears attentive to the prayers offered in this place."

3. Discuss the underlying requirement needed to fulfill the following. 2 Chronicles 20:16-17 NKJV 16 Tomorrow go down against them. They will surely come up by the As-cent of Ziz, and you will find them at the end of the brook before the Wilderness of Jeruel. 17 You will not need to fight in this battle. Position yourselves, stand still and see the salvation of the LORD, who is with you, O Judah and Jerusalem!' Do not fear or be dismayed; tomorrow go out against them, for the LORD is with you."

4. Discuss what the following Scripture implies about the Goodness of God. 2 Chronicles 20:21 NKJV And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed those who should sing to the LORD, and who should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army and were saying: "Praise the LORD, For His mercy en-dures forever."

5. List at least three lessons you have recieved from this series.