The Webster Bible Church Podcast

The Life Of David - The Conjuring - 1 Samuel 28

Nothing is so utterly miserable than finding in the hour of greatest need that you had long ago placed yourself beyond the sound of God's voice and that you are  totally alone. --Ralph Davis

Listen to the Lord before it's too late.

Desperation 1 Samuel 28:1-15

 

Saul died because he was unfaithful to the Lord; he did not keep the word of the Lord and even consulted a medium for guidance, and did not inquire of the Lord. So the Lord put him to death and turned the kingdom over to David son of Jesse. 1 Chronicles 10:13-14

Dread 1 Samuel 28:16-20

Darkness 1 Samuel 28:21-25

At noon, darkness fell across the whole land until three o'clock. Then at three o'clock Jesus called out with a loud voice, "Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?" which means "My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?" Mark 15:33-34

 

The Adoration Of The King - Matthew 2:1-6

The Arrival Of The King - 1:18-25

1. The Conception of Jesus

 

2. The Consternation of Joseph

 

3. The Confirmation of the Angel

 

4. The Compliance of Joseph

Glory to the Newborn King Part 1: The ANCESTRY Of The King - Matthew 1:1-17

Jesus' royal credentials uniquely qualified him as God's anointed King.

Christ = Messiah

Prophetic Statements

1. The Messiah would be of the seed of Abraham, through whom all the nations of the earth will be blessed (Gen. 22:18).

2. The Messiah would be a descendant of David, and God would establish the throne of his kingdom forever (2 Sam. 7:16).

Purposeful Summary

Matthew 1:7-8 "and Solomon the father of Rehoboam, and Rehoboam the father of Abijah, and Abijah the father of Asaph, and Asaph the father of Jehoshaphat, and Jehoshaphat the father of Joram, and Joram the father of Uzziah."  

Why the Shortened Genealogy?

Symmetry

Significance of David

Simplicity

Jeremiah 22:24-30 (New Living Translation) "As surely as I live," says the Lord, "I will abandon you, Jehoiachin son of Jehoiakim, king of Judah. Even if you were the signet ring on my right hand, I would pull you off. I will hand you over to those who seek to kill you, those you so desperately fear - to King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon and the mighty Babylonian army. I will expel you and your mother from this land, and you will die in a foreign country, not in your native land. "You will never again return to the land you yearn for. "Why is this man Jehoiachin like a discarded, broken jar? Why are he and his children to be exiled to a foreign land? "O earth, earth, earth! Listen to this message from the Lord! "This is what the Lord says: 'Let the record show that this man Jehoiachin was childless.  He is a failure,?for none of his children will succeed him on the throne of David?to rule over Judah.'"

Matthew 1:12-16 And after the deportation to Babylon: Jechoniah was the father of Shealtiel, and Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel, and Zerubbabel the father of Abiud, and Abiud the father of Eliakim, and Eliakim the father of Azor, and Azor the father of Zadok, and Zadok the father of Achim, and Achim the father of Eliud, and Eliud the father of Eleazar, and Eleazar the father of Matthan, and Matthan the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom Jesus was born, who is called Christ.

Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom Jesus was born, who is called Christ Matthew 1:16

Personal Consideration

1. Do you recognize Jesus as God's anointed King?

2. Do you revere Jesus as your King?

The Life Of David - The Woman Who Got In The Way - 1 Samuel 25:1-43

God graciously uses people as "stop signs" on our path toward sin.

 

Despicable Ingrate
1 Samuel 25:2-11

 

David's Indignation
1 Samuel 25:12-13, 21-22

 

Divine Intervention
1 Samuel 25:14-20, 23-44

 

God graciously uses people as "stop signs" on our path toward sin.

 

Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to 
please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.
Galatians 6:7-8

 

Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all 
people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.
Galatians 6:9-10

 

This is a trustworthy saying, and everyone should accept it: "Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners" - and I am the worst of them all.
1 Timothy 1:15

A Psalm For Giving Thanks - Psalm 100

Giving thanks is not primarily an outflow of our experience but an expression of our faith.

 

1. What are we being called to do?

 

2. Who are we to give thanks to?

 

3. Where are we to give thanks?

 

4. Why should we give thanks?

The Life Of David - Leaving Matters in the Lord’s Hands - 1 Samuel 24:1-24

The Incident in the Cave 1 Samuel 24:1-7

 

God is my helper. The Lord keeps me alive! May the evil plans of my enemies be turned against them. Do as you promised and put an end to them. … I will praise your name, O Lord, for it is good. For you have rescued me from my troubles and helped me to triumph over my enemies.
Psalm 54:4-7

 

Be careful how you interpret life’s circumstances, lest you substitute your will for God’s in any given situation.

 

The Interaction with the King
1 Samuel 24:8-22

 Vengeance is the Lord’s, not yours – so live accordingly.

The Life Of David - God Our Helper - 1 Samuel 23:1-29

The Lord helps and upholds his people.

 

1. God interacts with us 1 Samuel 23:1-14

 

And so, dear brothers and sisters, we can boldly enter heaven’s Most Holy Place because of the blood of Jesus. By his death, Jesus opened a new and life-giving way through the curtain into the Most Holy Place. And since we have a great High Priest who rules over God’s house, let us go right into the presence of God with sincere hearts fully trusting him. For our guilty consciences have been sprinkled with Christ’s blood to make us clean, and our bodies have been washed with pure water.
Hebrews 10:19-22

 

Now that we know what we have—Jesus, this great High Priest with ready access to God—let’s not let it slip through our fingers. We don’t have a priest who is out of touch with our reality. He’s been through weakness and testing, experienced it all—all but the sin. So let’s walk right up to him and get what he is so ready to give. Take the mercy, accept the help.
Hebrews 4:14-16

 

Saul said, “Let’s chase the Philistines all night and plunder them until sunrise. Let’s destroy every last one of them.” His men replied, “We’ll do whatever you think is best.” But the priest said, “Let’s ask God first.” So Saul asked God, “Should we go after the Philistines? Will you help us defeat them?” But God made no reply that day.
1 Samuel 14:36-37

 

2. God invigorates us
1 Samuel 23:15-18

 

Many will say they are loyal friends, but who can find one who is truly reliable? Proverbs 20:6

 

When we [Paul and Timothy] arrived in Macedonia, there was no rest for us. We faced conflict from every direction, with battles on the outside and fear on the inside. But God, who encourages those who are discouraged, encouraged us by the arrival of Titus. 2 Corinthians 7:5-6

 

3. God intervenes for us
1 Samuel 23:19-29

The Lord Preserves His People Part 2 - 1 Samuel 21:1-22:2

1. Nob: The Place of Provision

 

2. Gath: The Place of Panic

 

3. Cave of Adullam: The Place of Prayer

 

Even in their most desperate moments, the Lord doesn't let go of his servants.

 

4. Moab: The Place of Providence

 

Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. ... And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. - Hebrews 11:1, 6

 

5. Forest of Hereth: The Place of Protection

 

Behold, the days are coming when I will cut off your strength and the strength of your father's house, so that there will not be an old man in your house. ... The only one of you whom I shall not cut off from my altar shall be spared to weep his eyes out to grieve his heart, and all the descendants of your house shall die by the sword of men.
1 Samuel 2:31, 33

 

 Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am being tempted by God," for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one. But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. James 1:13

 

 "You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives." - Joseph (Genesis 50:20)

 

 "Fellow Israelites, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders and signs, which God did among you through him, as you yourselves know. This man was handed over to you by God's deliberate plan and foreknowledge; and you, with the help of wicked men, put him to death by nailing him to the cross. But God raised him from the dead, freeing him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep its hold on him." - Peter the Apostle (Acts 2:22-24)

 

 Even in their most desperate moments, the Lord doesn't let go of his servants.

 

 

 

 

 

The Life Of David - The Lord Preserves His People Part 1 - 1 Samuel 21:1-22:2

Even in their most desperate moments, the Lord doesn't let go of his servants.

1. Nob: The Place of Provision

2. Gath: The Place of Panic

3. Cave of Adullam: The Place of Prayer

Even in their most desperate moments, the Lord doesn't let go of his servants.

He keeps all his bones; Not one of them is broken. - Psalm 34:20 -

"All those the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never drive away." - Jesus Christ (John 6:37)