Why was God displeased with David’s census of Israel in 1 Chron. 21? (2 Sam. 24) ? ? “Answer in 10 words or less.”

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Why was God displeased with David’s census of Israel in 1 Chron. 21? (2 Sam. 24) ? ? “Answer in 10 words or less.”

Why was God displeased with David’s census of Israel in 1 Chron. 21? (2 Sam. 24) 2 ? ? It showed a failure to trust in God!

David Numbers Israel 1 Chrn. 21; 2 Sam. 24 Israel had been numbered before – Num. 1:1-3; 26:1-2Israel had been numbered before – Num. 1:1-3; 26:1-2 –Numbering was not wrong, per se David’s heart was wrong – 2 Sam. 24: 10; 1 Chrn. 21:2David’s heart was wrong – 2 Sam. 24: 10; 1 Chrn. 21:2 –Lack of faith, 1 Chrn. 21:3-4; 27:23-24 –God reduced their number, 1 Chrn. 21:14 3

David Numbers Israel 1 Chrn. 21; 2 Sam. 24 God was angry with Israel – 2 Sam. 24:1; 1 Chrn. 21:7God was angry with Israel – 2 Sam. 24:1; 1 Chrn. 21:7 –Satan moved David, 1 Chrn. 21:1 –God moved David, 2 Sam. 24:1 –God used the occasion to bring a punishment upon Israel 4

David Numbers Israel 1 Chrn. 21; 2 Sam. 24 David’s heart condemned him & he repented – 2 Sam. 24:10; 1 Chrn. 21:8David’s heart condemned him & he repented – 2 Sam. 24:10; 1 Chrn. 21:8 –Punishment & mercy, 1 Chrn. 21:9-15 (Psa. 6:1-4) Lesson: Trust the strength of the Lord, His word & promises in your life – Prov. 3:5-6; Rom. 8:31; Heb. 13:5-6; Phil. 4:13Lesson: Trust the strength of the Lord, His word & promises in your life – Prov. 3:5-6; Rom. 8:31; Heb. 13:5-6; Phil. 4:13 5

According to Scripture, where did the Devil come from and why does he have the power he has? ? ? The devil is real & active in the world! 6

Where did the devil come from? A created being – Col. 1:15-17 (16)A created being – Col. 1:15-17 (16) –Does not mean God created him evil, Psa. 5:4; Jas. 1:13 Satan chose his evil course of direct opposition to GodSatan chose his evil course of direct opposition to God –Sin is his career, 1 John 3:8 –Instigator & perpetuator of murder, John 8:44; Hebrews 2:14 7

Why does Satan have the power he does? Boundary of his powers is set by God – Rev. 20:2Boundary of his powers is set by God – Rev. 20:2 –Within the constraint of man’s personal choice, Jno. 13:2, 27; Eph. 6:11-13 He is not all powerful, Job 1:12; 2:6He is not all powerful, Job 1:12; 2:6 He is not all present, Lk. 4:13; Jas. 4:7He is not all present, Lk. 4:13; Jas. 4:7 He can be resisted, 1 Pet. 5:9He can be resisted, 1 Pet. 5:9 8

How does Satan use the power he has? The tempter (2 Cor. 2:11)The tempter (2 Cor. 2:11) –He entices us to sin using our desires, Jas. 1:13-14 Presents sin as pleasurable (Heb. 11:25)Presents sin as pleasurable (Heb. 11:25) Presents sin as beneficial (Gen. 3:4-5)Presents sin as beneficial (Gen. 3:4-5) Presents sin as our right (Gen. 3:5)Presents sin as our right (Gen. 3:5) –He tries to blind us to the truth of the gospel (2 Cor. 4:3-4) 9

Are aliens real? ? ? (Not the ones from Canada) 10

Are Aliens Real? No: There is no Bible reason to conclude aliens really existNo: There is no Bible reason to conclude aliens really exist –Evolutionist says “yes”! –What is their evidence? Is it reliable? “Because we exist there must be more beings out there!”“Because we exist there must be more beings out there!” 11

Are Aliens Real? If aliens are real, then…If aliens are real, then… –Created by God, Gen. 1:1; Acts 4:24 –In the image of God? (Gen. 1:26-27) If not, then they are not intelligentIf not, then they are not intelligent If they are, then they are like us (immortal & morally responsible)If they are, then they are like us (immortal & morally responsible) 12

Are Aliens Real? If aliens are intelligent beings with moral capacity, are they sinners?If aliens are intelligent beings with moral capacity, are they sinners? Do they need a Savior? Revelation? Etc. – 1 Tim. 6:20-21 (2 Tim. 2:16)Do they need a Savior? Revelation? Etc. – 1 Tim. 6:20-21 (2 Tim. 2:16) –Fiction & fantasy based on the fears & feelings of men! Man is God’s highest creation – Psa. 8:3-9Man is God’s highest creation – Psa. 8:3-9 13