Bible Baptist Church

Life of David=Fugitive Years Wk 3

jbarch — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 19:21:00 GMT

Saul Turns Against David                   1 Samuel 18:6-19
•         As they came-The Success of David & Saul Was Celebrated By All
•         Tabrets-Three-Stringed Lute
•         And the women answered one another-A Type of Hebrew Poetry Chanted Back and Forth
•         A Well Known Couplet to Israelites & Philistines (1 Sam 21:11;29:5)
•         Very wroth-He Was Hot or Enraged
•         Thousands versus ten thousands-Saul Felt Guilt, Jealousy, and That He Was Shown Up by a Youth
•         Have more but the kingdom?-Samuels Prophecy (15:28)
•         Saul eyed David-Evil Eyed or Kept a Jealous Eye
•         It came to pass on the morrow-Probably a Sleepless Night
•         Evil spirit from God came upon Saul-God Removed the Hedge & Permitted As Before
•         Prophesied (Hithpahel)-False Prophecy; True Prophecy is Always Niphal
•         David played with his hand, as at other times-In Order to Soothe Saul, But Without the Desired Effect
•         Saul cast the javelin-Cast (pilpel) Means to Hurl or Make Linear Movement Through the Air With An Object by Force
•         David avoided out of his presence-Turn; A Non-Linear Pivot Motion
•         Saul was afraid of David-Saul Lost Divine Power & Protection & He Knew The LORD Gave Both to David
•         Saul removed him from him-Saul Saw That He Could Not Destroy David Personally, So He Tries A Different Tactic
•         Made him his captain-Command Over One Thousand
•         What Advantages Appealed to Saul in This Promotion?
•         An Excuse to Remove David Without Increasing the Rumors of His Bizarre Actions
•         The Hope That David Would Be Killed in Battle
•         The Hope That a Sudden Promotion Would Lead David to Make Mistakes
•         He went out and came in before the people-Public Military Expeditions
•         David behaved himself wisely in all his ways-Prospered Because of Divine Assistance
•         This Tactic of Saul Had Two Effects:
•         It Added to Saul’s Fears
•         The People Loved David
•         Saul, Under Pretense of a Marriage with His Daughter, Again Plots David’s Death
•         Elder daughter Merab-Means Growth or Increase
•         Her will I give to wife-Saul Brings Up the Promise
•         Only-Saul Subtly Adds A New Requirement
•         Merab Would Become David’s Wife for Ongoing Military Service & Zeal for the Lord
•         Valiant for me-Encouragement to Take Risks
•         For Saul said-To Himself
•         What is my life…my father’s family?-Unqualified Genealogy (Ruth 4:13-17)

Bulletin Sunday August 31, 2008

sgray128 — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:48:00 GMT

Remember this is “No TV Week.”

WEDNESDAY DINNER MENU: Baked Chicken ***, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Green Beans, Corn, Salad Bar, Dinner Rolls w/butter, Mandarin Orange Angel Food Cake, Ice Tea and/or Coffee. Cost: Adults (12 and older): $6.00; Child (3 yrs. - 11 yrs.): $3.00. Sign-up and pay by tonight.

GRANDPARENT’S DAY: Next Sunday is Grandparent’s Day. Grandparents bring your grandchildren or grandchildren bring your grandparents and receive a complimentary photo together.

LADIES BRUNCH: Saturday, September 20th from 10:00 AM to 12 Noon, we’ll be kicking off our Ladies Fellowships for this year. The theme is “Ways To Start The Day.” Our speaker will be our own Ethyl Hancock. Not only will we start the day w/brunch, and a challenge from God’s Word, but we’ll be reaching out to others and serving God by decorating hats for orphans in the Ukraine.

LADIES WESTERN RETREAT: (There is still room available. Please pay $100 by Sunday, September 7th.) This includes a two nights stay at “The World’s Largest Dude Ranch,” a Hay Ride and Cookout with a singing Cowboy. Also, a Saturday morning buffet breakfast at the River Ranch’s restaurant located on the Kissimmee River. Sign up w/Lori Weaver. (Thurs. 10/2—Sat. 10/4; $100—Adult, $95—5 - 12yrs.)

UPCOMING EVENTS:
9/21 Soulwinners Sunday
9/27 Saturation Saturday
10/31 Camp Tracey Golf Tournament
11/1 Camp Tracey Auction and BBQ

DECISION LAST WEEK:
Membership: Kalynn Berry

ATTENDANCE LAST WEEK:                   TOGETHER WE BUILD:
Sun. AM:        712                                  Pledged:      $827,332.00
Sun. PM:        292                        Given Last Week:      $    995.00
Wed.:           307                           Given To Date:      $504,928.08

Life of David-Fugititve Years Wk 2

jbarch — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 16:24:00 GMT

David Meets Jonathan 1 Samuel 18:1-5

n     When he had made an end to speaking-David at the Presentation to Saul
n     The soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David-Knit means Knotted or Tied Together Firmly so As to Hold
n     How Close in Age Were David & Jonathan?
n     We Think Our Friends Must Be Near Our Own Age
n     More Important, Our Friends Must Have an Equal Commitment to God
n     Who Was Jonathan?
n     Saul’s First Born Son
n     Destined for the Throne of Israel
n     Mighty With a Bow (2 Sam 1:22)
n     Stood Up to His Violent Father (20:27)
n     Inspired His Armor Bearer in Attacking The Philistines Alone
n     Commanded a Thousand Plus Men in Attacking the Philistines (1 Sam 14:13)
n     He Enjoyed Greater Popularity Than His Father (1 Sam 14:44)
n     Jonathan loved (ahab) him as his own soul-Manly Affection (Ps 18:19-27)
n     David & Jonathan Had Much in Common:
n     Both Courageous & Capable Warriors
n     Both Possessed Faith in the Lord
n     Both Initiated Faith-Motivated Attacks
n     No more home-He Was Established as a Permanent Resident at Court
n     A covenant-Friendship or Brotherhood Sworn Before Witnesses
n     The Two Friends Covenanted that:
n     When David Became King, Jonathan Would be Second in Command (20:16-17)
n     David Covenanted to Protect Jonathan’s Family From Being Slain
n     Most Notable Was the Welcoming Attitude of Jonathan
n     Stripped himself-Jonathan Gave His Official Garments & Armor to David
n     Making David a Friend & Equal
n     Acknowledging That David Would One Day Take His Place (Esther 6:8)
n     David went out-Military Expeditions
n     Behaved himself wisely-Success is the Result of Wise Conduct & Signifies to Prosper
n     Saul set him over the men of war-Temporary Command of Larger Groups of Men
n     He was accepted-No Envy, Why?
n     Because Promotion Was Merited
n     Because David Kept the Words of the Sinai Covenant (Deut. 29:9)

Bulletin August 17,2008

sgray128 — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:09:00 GMT

BACK TO SCHOOL SUNDAY
FINAL NIGHT OF THE TEEN REVIVAL TONIGHT @ 7:00 PM

SUMMER SUNDAY NIGHT FELLOWSHIP: Immediately following the evening service, head over to the fellowship hall for a Spiritual Birthday Party.

WEDNESDAY DINNER MENU: Swedish Meatballs in Brown Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Salad, Rolls w/butter, Dessert, Ice Tea and/or Coffee. Sign-up and pay by tonight. Cost: Adults (12 and older): $6.00; Child (3 yrs. - 11 yrs.): $3.00.

BLOOD DRIVE: Saturday, August 23rd from 9 AM to 1:00 PM. There is a sign up sheet outside the Secretary’s door.

**LADIES BRUNCH: Saturday, September **20th from 10:00 AM to 12 Noon, we’ll be kicking off our Ladies Fellowships for the school year. The theme is “Ways To Start The Day.” Our speaker will be our own Ethyl Hancock. Not only will we start the day w/brunch, and a challenge from God’s Word, but we’ll be reaching out to others and serving God, too. (**Date Change.)

LADIES WESTERN RETREAT: (There is still room available. Please pay $100 by Sunday, September 7th.) This includes a two nights stay at “The World’s Largest Dude Ranch.” A Hay Ride and Cookout with a singing Cowboy. Also, a Saturday morning buffet breakfast at the River Ranch’s restaurant located on the Kissimmee River. Sign up w/Lori Weaver. (Thurs. 10/2—Sat. 10/4; $100—Adult, $95—5 - 12yrs.)

UPCOMING EVENTS:
August 29th - Joshua Fellowship (Tampa Bay Rays Game)
August 31st through September 6th - No TV Week

ATTENDANCE LAST WEEK:                   TOGETHER WE BUILD:
Sun. AM:      721                     Pledged:                   $827,332.00
Sun. PM:      303                     Given Last Week:          $1,415.00
Wed.:          312                     Given To Date:           $502,637.08

Life of David-Fugitive Years Wk1

jbarch — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:19:00 GMT

n     Overview
n     David Became Popular in Israel
n     If We Can Totally Explain Our Successes, There Is Not Much of God in Them
n     Post Triumph: Possible to Win on the Battlefield & Lose At the Conference Table
n     David Defeated Pride and Remained Humble Knowing God Gave the Victory
n     David Even Defeated a Vindictive Spirit Over Eliab His Brother
n     The People Lost Respect for Saul With the 40 Day Campaign of Goliath
n     We Would Expect to See Saul Replaced in A Few Weeks
n     God’s Ways Are Not Our Ways
n     What Did the Holy Spirit Include in Scripture?
n     Two Chapters For The Youthful Years
n     Fourteen Chapters for the Fugitive Years
n     The Point: God’s Teaching Through Hardship is More Important
n     These Years for Saul Were God’s Longsuffering Extended for Repentance
n     Saul Thought God’s Inactivity Was Permission to Continue
n     Saul Only Abused God’s Patience & Mercy
n     The Patterns of Deliverance
n     David is Attacked 8 Times in Chpt. 18 and Repels Each Through Self Reliance
n     By Chpt. 19, David Has to Depend on Others to Save Him
n     At the End of Chpt. 19, David is Forced to Depend Only on God
n     For Our Own Growth, God Allows Us to Be in A Situation We Cannot Avoid (EX 14:13)
n     We Should Be Thankful that God Does Not Show Us the Future
n     These Fugitive Years Are God’s Graduate School of Character Building

Life of David-Youthful Years Wk 9

jbarch — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:09:00 GMT

David Kills Goliath 1Samuel 17:55-58
    Verses 55 & 56 Make Use of the Writing Technique of Flashback
    Saul Talks to Abner Before David’s Fight With Goliath
    Saul Knew David
    Saul Was Asking Who Was David’s Father?
    Verses 57-58 Return to the Narrative
    Before Saul with the head of the Philistine in his hand-Still Holding the Head From the Recent Battle
    Whose son art thou, thou young man?-Saul Asks Directly for the Family Name
    The Flashback was Included to:
    Confirm the Accuracy of the Reports about Saul’s Offer
    Learn More About the Family Background
    Lessons
    Facing Giants is an Intimidating Experience
    Doing Battle is a Lonely Experience
    Trusting God is a Stabilizing Experience
    Winning Victories is a Memorable Experience

Life of David-Youthful Years Wk 7

jbarch — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 20:16:00 GMT

The Life of David-Youthful Years

David Kills Goliath 1Samuel 17:46-54

    This day-Immediately
    LORD deliver thee into mine hand-The LORD Will Hand Goliath Over to David for His Part
    I will smite thee, and take thine head from thee-David’s Part Was Being Willing to Use His Skill in the Lord’s Work
    Carcasses of the host of the Philistines-Not Limited to Goliath
    Why This Added Purpose?
    That all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel-Revelation of the Lord’s Power (Joshua 2:10-11)
    And all the assembly shall know-Eyewitnesses Learn the LORD Saves (Rom 8:31 & 37)
    Battle is the LORD’S-Theological Purpose in Warfare
    Armed Conflict Was a Religious Event
    Only When the Lord Willed it Were Israelites Under David’s Command to Engage in Conflict (2 Sam 5:19)
    Performed in Accordance with Divine Directives (2 Sam 5:23-25)
    Because Soldiers Were Performing God’s Work, Only Individuals Who Were in a State of Ritual Purity Were to Participate (1 Sam 21:5)
    The Lord Gave Victory & Alone Was Worthy of Praise
    Words Ceased & Both Parties Moved Toward Each Other
    Goliath drew nigh (halak)-Walked
    David Hasted, and ran-Clearly the More Aggressive
    Goliath’s Weapons Were for Close Combat
    David’s Weapon (Sling) An Advantage
    Greater Distance & Maneuverable
    David’s Skill With God’s Guidance Sent the Stone into The Frontal Bone of Goliath’s Cranium (Jud 20:16)
    Slew him (muth)-Killed by the Stone (same word in V51)
    Battlefield Custom Was to Remove the Head & Strip the Dead of Weapons
    Pursued the Philistines…wounded-David’s Success & Panic by Philistines Caused the Israeli Army to Chase and Execute the Fleeing
    Even unto Gath, and unto Ekron-About a 10 Mile Retreat to Protection
    Returned from chasing…spoiled their tents-Plunder the Camp in the Elah Valley
    David took the head… to Jerusalem-Why? The City Was Not Under Israelite Control at This Time
    To Intimidate the City’s Inhabitants & Demonstrate Israel Was a Nation to be Feared (2 Sam 5:6)
    A Neutral Place Between Northern & Southern Tribes to Divide Up the Spoils
    He put his armor in his tent-Spoil of War; Armor Kept, Sword Dedicated to the Lord (21:9)

Life of David-Youthful Years Wk 6

jbarch — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 19:38:00 GMT

David Prepares to Fight             1 Samuel 17:32-45
     Let no man’s heart fail because of him-On Account of or Within
    To Saul, David’s Words Were Youthful Idealism
    David Exhorted His Elders Not to be Disheartened
    David Proposed A Surprising Solution
    Thou art not able…youth-Saul Rejects David’s Proposal on the Basis of Human Reasoning
    David Continued His Efforts to Change The King’s Heart By Experience
    Came a lion and a bear-Two Separate Occasions
    I went out after him-Could Have Let the Bear Have the Lamb
    He arose against me-Bears Fight on Hind Legs
    Caught him by his beard-Chin
    David Was Humble As He Shared the Animal Victories Only With Saul
    David Could Have Easily Concluded:
    Yeah, Bears & Lions, But This Philistine is Out of My League
    I’m Worn Out
    He will deliver me-Faith in Jehovah Produced Courage
    Saul said unto David, Go
    The King’s Consent Was Necessary Before David Could Represent the Israelites
    Doubtful Whether Saul Would Have Let David Go If the Situation Were Not so Desperate    Saul armed David with his armor-Means Clad in His War Garment or Tunic
    David girded his sword upon his armor-Belted the Garments
    Saul’s Offer to David Was Generous
    The King’s Clothes & Weapons Were the Very Best
    If Captured, The Items Would Be Paraded
    David Allowed Saul to Put the Armor On Him-Symbol of Kingship
    He assayed to go-Made an Attempt
    I cannot go with these-Why?
    Too Cumbersome & Untested by David
    Symbolized David’s Rejection of Saul’s Approach to Kingship
    Staff in his hand, and chose him five smooth stones-Weapons Created by God
    He drew near to the Philistine-Making the First Advance
    He disdained him-Regarded His Light Equipment as an Insult
    Am I a dog-An Animal of Low Esteem in the East
    Comest to me with staves-An Instrument Fit Only for Spanking a Dog
    Cursed David by his gods-(qalal) Brought Down the Lord’s Curse Upon Himself (Gen 12:3)
    Give thy flesh unto the fowls of the air-Dishonor His Corpse
    Then said David-Verbal Counterattack
    Thou comest to me with-David Was Aware of Goliath’s Arsenal
    I come to thee in the name of the LORD-David’s Greatest Resource
    Whom thou hast defied-Capital Crime of Blasphemy Punishable by Stoning (Lev. 24:16)