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PhysicalSpiritualPracticalChurchMisc -The Savages -Brittany’s mission trip to Russia -Tony: Cancer treatments -Cathy Laster: Cancer treatments -Construction

 Benevolence Fund  R.E.A.P. (E-Team)  Monthly Fellowships  June (Farrars)  July (Woffords)  August??  Dinner Out Friday (NA)  5th Sunday Breakfast (29 July)  Quarterly Service Project  Ends-of-the-earth project update  Judea Projects (see next slide)  Phase Three Construction  Kid’s Kamp (11–14 June)  Qtrly Business Mtg (13 June)  Ladies’ Prayer Breakfast (23 June)  Hawaiian Shirt Sunday (1 July)  Party in the Park (4 July)  Special Prayer Service (18 July)  Vacation Bible School (9-13 July)

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Adult II Couples Class

Iva May and Dr. Stan May

Creation: God reveals His goodness through creation and His mercy in response to sin. Patriarchs: God reveals His response to the faithful-ness of men (Job, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph). Exodus: God liberates Israel, and leads them to the Promised Land and shapes them into a nation holy to Himself. Conquest: Joshua, relying on God’s presence and power, leads Israel to possess and settle the Promised Land. Judges: Every man does what is right in his own eyes, and Israel falls into a cycle of disobedience, judgment, oppression and deliverance (the sin cycle).

Israel asks for a king to be “like the peoples” around themIsrael asks for a king to be “like the peoples” around them God anoints SaulGod anoints Saul Saul disobeys God and is rejectedSaul disobeys God and is rejected Serves a 40 year reign characterized by war and conflictServes a 40 year reign characterized by war and conflict The LORD raises up DavidThe LORD raises up David Leads Israel to become a world powerLeads Israel to become a world power Sins, but is quick to confess and seek forgivenessSins, but is quick to confess and seek forgiveness Reigns 40 yearsReigns 40 years David is seceded by his son SolomonDavid is seceded by his son Solomon Builds the temple for his fatherBuilds the temple for his father Wisest national leader everWisest national leader ever Later years characterized by a turning away from GodLater years characterized by a turning away from God Reigns 40 years then kingdom dividesReigns 40 years then kingdom divides

Context Solomon began wellSolomon began well He worshipped God openly and extravagantlyHe worshipped God openly and extravagantly He earnestly sought God’s wisdomHe earnestly sought God’s wisdom He built a permanent temple in accordance with his father’s plansHe built a permanent temple in accordance with his father’s plans He led Israel to become a nation of peace, prosperity and powerHe led Israel to become a nation of peace, prosperity and power God blessed Solomon and IsraelGod blessed Solomon and Israel Solomon ended poorlySolomon ended poorly He has the advantage of knowing God’s complete com- mands and statutesHe has the advantage of knowing God’s complete com- mands and statutes Yet he appears to forsake the Law and turn to the false gods and distractions of the worldYet he appears to forsake the Law and turn to the false gods and distractions of the world

Overview

Overview During this period of his life, any mention of the Book of the Law is absentDuring this period of his life, any mention of the Book of the Law is absent The wisest man on earth begins by investing in eternal things (the souls of men, the Word of God, righteous works)The wisest man on earth begins by investing in eternal things (the souls of men, the Word of God, righteous works) At the end of his life, he is found worshiping idols, enslaved to his appetites of the flesh and filled with despairAt the end of his life, he is found worshiping idols, enslaved to his appetites of the flesh and filled with despair

God Warns Solomon

Solomon Ignores God’s Warning

Solomon Reveals Where He Deviated

Conclusions

 According to Solomon, two can defend against an attacker better than one. What rope analogy did he use to prove this?  “And if one can overpower him who is alone, two can resist him. A cord of three strands is not quickly torn apart.” (Ecc. 4:12)  What did Jeroboam fear might happen that prompted him to set up the two calves for the people of Israel to worship?  “Jeroboam said in his heart…’If this people go up to offer sacrifices in the house of the Lord at Jerusalem, then the heart of this people will return to their lord, even to Rehoboam king of Judah; and they will kill me and return to Rehoboam king of Judah.’”(Prov. 6:16-19)  When was the name of the Egyptian king that invaded Judah during the reign of Rehoboam?  “And it came about in King Rehoboam’s fifth year, because they had been unfaithful to the Lord, that Shishak king of Egypt came up against Jerusalem.” (Prov. 15:1)

 What did Ahijah the prophet do to demonstrate that Jeroboam would reign over 10 of Israel’s tribes?  “Then Ahijah took hold of the new cloak which was on him and tore it into twelve pieces. 31 He said to Jeroboam, “Take for yourself ten pieces; for thus says the Lord, the God of Israel, ‘Behold, I will tear the kingdom out of the hand of Solomon and give you ten tribes.” (1 Kgs 11:30- 31)  From what city did Jeroboam reign over Israel?  “Then Jeroboam built Shechem in the hill country of Ephraim, and lived there.” (1 Kgs 12:25)

Adult II Couples Class