Warriors of the Word, TN
Stagione 1
A Still Small Voice
Do You Have Hope?
Believing Without Seeing
A Living Hope
Lessons Learned from David
David and Bathsheba
Come and Dine
Jonathan and David
Pick Up Your Slingshot
David - Preparation
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di Debi Kincheloe
We are familiar with the story in the Hebrew Scriptures of how God spoke to the prophet Elijah. Awaiting the word of God, he lodged in a cave. “Then the Lord said: Go out and stand on the mountain before the Lord; the Lord will pass by. There was a strong and violent wind rending the mountains and crushing rocks before the Lord — but the Lord was not in the wind; after the wind, an earthquake — but the Lord was not in the earthquake; after the earthquake, fire — but the Lord was not in the fire; after the fire, a light silent sound. When he heard this, Elijah hid his face in his cloak and went out and stood at the entrance of the cave” (1 Kgs 19:11-13). Not in the wind or earthquake or fire, but in “the still small voice,” God spoke. I have seen the Lord move in rooms full of people, and I have seen Him meet someone in a quiet moment when nobody else knew what they were carrying. I have watched Him restore hope, call people back to Himself, and make a way when there seemed to be no way This gentle whisper stands in stark contrast to the clamorous phenomena of wind, earthquake, and fire. The expression denotes a quiet communication from God, emphasizing His personal, intimate presence rather than an overwhelming physical manifestation. This gentle voice underscores the unique and personal side of God’s character. Though God can demonstrate His might openly (as at Mount Carmel), He often chooses to communicate quietly, requiring careful, deliberate attention. That is how God revealed the word to the prophet Elijah, and how God most frequently speaks to us. There are so many voices around, crying for our attention, bombarding our senses. How can we discern or distinguish and identify the voice of God? I would encourage you to take moments of stillness. As powerful as God is his presence so often shows up in the most gentle, loving fashion. Like he did with Elijah he wants to meet you in your personal space. A hidden treasure in the significance of God appearing to Elijah in a gentle whisper is that God met with him one on one. Regardless of your situation, God cares. He is not too busy to meet with you. In fact, he invites you in. He wants to meet with you one on one and help you with your most pressing situation. Don’t worry he’s not coming with earthquakes and fire. He’s coming with gentle compassion because he loves you and cares for you and wants to meet you right where you are. Maybe you need that reminder today, too. The God who met you before has not changed. He knows what is on your heart right now. He is present in the prayers you have prayed for years, in the questions you are still holding, and in the ordinary days when you simply need strength to keep going. I am praying that you will recognize His nearness in a special way. Sometimes the most powerful prayer is when you say nothing and just listen to God. When individuals recognize God’s presence in a calm, subtle voice, it invites a personal relationship with the Creator. In behavioral and philosophical terms, learning to quiet external and internal distractions can open one’s heart to spiritual realities. Our response to the “still small voice” illustrates that lasting change often begins not in external fireworks but in the quiet transformation of the mind (Romans 12:2).
Is your hope really in Jesus? Do you know for certain that if you lost everything you have in this world, that you still have Him: that you have a home with Him in heaven, and a reward there with Him that is worth more than everything in this world put together? If you don't have this hope, you CAN have it. Jesus died to save YOU! Give your life to Him right now - and put your hope in Him!! I Peter 1:9-13 NKJV - (9) "Receiving the end of your faith - the salvation of your souls. (10 - 12) To them it was revealed that, not to themselves, but to us they were ministering the things which now have been reported to you through those who have preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven -- things which angels desire to look into. (13) Therefore, gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;" Hebrews 12:1-2 NKJC "Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, ......." Matthew 25:13 AMPC "Watch therefore (give strict attention and be cautious and active), for you know neither the day nor the hour when the Spirit of Man will come."
“to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ, whom having not seen you love. Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory,” I Peter 1:4-8 NKJV Our inheritance is in heaven and is continually preserved or kept for safekeeping. The word inheritance comes from a word that means to be an heir. This inheritance will be revealed or unveiled, at the “last time” meaning at Christ’s return for the believers. The word "kept" (or guarded) is like a military garrison. It means God wraps His ultimate strength around believers like a protective shield. Your eternity depends on God's strength, not your own weak grip. It is a military term that describes how a soldier protects his charge. The verb tense shows continuous action and indicates that believers are under God’s perpetual, round-the-clock protection. believers love and trust Jesus Christ even though they have never seen Him physically, and this deep faith fills them with a profound, heavenly joy that words cannot fully describe. The believer’s faith is “tested by fire” through trials for a specific purpose: “These trials will show that your faith is genuine. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold—though your faith is far more precious than mere gold. Peter asserts that trials serve to authenticate our faith by deepening it and strengthening our commitment to Jesus. True believers love and trust Jesus Christ even though they have never seen Him physically, and this deep faith fills them with a profound, heavenly joy that words cannot fully describe.
Welcome to Bible Study with me as we begin the study of I & 2 Peter – chapter by chapter and verse by verse. Before we begin, I would like to share with you how I study the Bible. It is very important that we learn to not only read the Bible but to study it to pull out the nuggets Jesus wants us to know. We may read the same passage over a period, and each encounter bring us to a new nugget. These nuggets appear as we are ready to receive them. I learn something new each time I read and study God’s Word. ““Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.” Matthew 7:7 NKJV“ But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you.” John 14:26 NKJV “giving thanks to the Father who has qualified us to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in the light.” Colossians 1:12 NKJV I Peter 1:1-4
David was known as a "man after God's own heart". We learned powerful lessons from his life about faith, repentance, and leadership that continues to resonate with all of us today.
Story of David and Bathsheba The story of King David and Bathsheba (found in 2 Samuel 11-12) teaches us that sin snowballs quickly when unchecked, starting from a moment of complacency, leading to abuse of power, deception, and severe collateral damage to others, though it also demonstrates the power of true repentance and accountability. Even though God forgave David, real-life consequences still affected his family and kingdom. The consequences of the sin was not erased. His home would never be the same. We have to understand that forgiveness doesn’t always prevent the consequences of your sin. God did with David’s sin what he does with yours and mine – he puts it away. Assemble a meeting of three people – you, God, and your memory. Place the mistake/sin before the judgement seat of God. Let his condemn it, pardon it, and let God put it away. Its over with.
Scriptures used this week: I Samuel 20:18-34 I Samuel 20:42 Then Jonathan said to David, “Go in peace, since we have both sworn in the name of the Lord, saying, ‘May the Lord be between you and me, and between your descendants and my descendants, forever.’” So he arose and departed, and Jonathan went into the city.” II Samuel 9:1 Now David said, “Is there still anyone who is left of the house of Saul, that I may show him kindness for Jonathan’s sake?And there was a servant of the house of Saul whose name was Ziba. So, when they had called him to David, the king said to him, “Are you Ziba?” He said, “At your service!” Then the king said, “Is there not still someone of the house of Saul, to whom I may show the kindness of God?” And Ziba said to the king, “There is still a son of Jonathan who is lame in his feet.”” II Samuel 9:2-3 NKJV “So the king said to him, “ is he?” And Ziba said to the king, “Indeed he is in the house of Machir the son of Ammiel, in Lo Debar.” Then King David sent and brought him out of the house of Machir the son of Ammiel, from Lo Debar.” II Samuel 9:7. So, David said to him. Do not fear, for I will surely show you kindness for Jonathan your Father's sake, and will restore to you all the land of Saul your grandfather; and you shall eat bread at my table continually. John 21:9-12 COME AND DINE Jesus has a table spread Where the saints of God are fed, He invites His chosen people, “Come and dine”; With His manna He doth feed And supplies our every need: Oh, ’tis sweet to sup with Jesus all the time!Refrain: “Come and dine,” the Master calleth, “Come and dine”; You may feast at Jesus’ table all the time; He Who fed the multitude, turned the water into wine, To the hungry calleth now, “Come and dine.” The disciples came to land, Thus obeying Christ’s command, For the Master called unto them, “Come and dine”; There they found their heart’s desire, Bread and fish upon the fire; Thus He satisfies the hungry every time. Soon the Lamb will take His bride To be ever at His side, All the host of heaven will assembled be; Oh, ’twill be a glorious sight, All the saints in spotless white; And with Jesus they will feast eternally.
I Samuel 18:1-4 NKJV Luke 10:27 NKJV Matthew 6:33 NKJV John 15:15 NKJV Proverbs 18:24 NKJV
Welcome back to Warriors of the Word TN. I always look forward to this time when we can study the Word of God together. There is so much to learn as we take one step at a time. Saul has slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands” (1 Samuel 18:7 NKJV). So it was, when the Philistine arose and came and drew near to meet David, that David hurried and ran toward the army to meet the Philistine. Then David put his hand in his bag and took out a stone; and he slung it and struck the Philistine in his forehead, so that the stone sank into his forehead, and he fell on his face to the earth. So, David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone and struck the Philistine and killed him. But there was no sword in the hand of David. Therefore, David ran and stood over the Philistine, took his sword and drew it out of its sheath and killed him, and cut off his head with it. And when the Philistines saw that their champion was dead, they fled.” I Samuel17:48-51NKJV “So it was, when they brought out those kings to Joshua, that Joshua called for all the men of Israel, and said to the captains of the men of war who went with him, “Come near, put your feet on the necks of these kings.” And they drew near and put their feet on their necks. Then Joshua said to them, “Do not be afraid, nor be dismayed; be strong and of good courage, for thus the Lord will do to all your enemies against whom you fight.”” Joshua 10:24-25 NKJV “You have also given me the necks of my enemies, so that I destroyed those who hated me.” Psalms 18:40 NKJV “And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God;” Ephesians 6:17 NKJV “For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” Hebrews 4:12NKJV
Below are the scriptures used in today's lesson I Samuel 16:13 Habakkuk 2:3 I Samuel 16:23 I Samuel 17:26 I Samuel 17:31-37 I Samuel 17:45-47 I Samuel 13:22