Naboth’s Vineyard Commandments 8-10 Catechism Lesson 16 Naboth’s Vineyard Commandments 8-10

Creation (Adam and Eve) Noah Job? 2000 BC Abraham 1850 BC Joseph Timeline of the New Testament Year Creation (Adam and Eve) Noah Job? 2000 BC Abraham 1850 BC Joseph 1500 BC Moses 1100 BC Samuel 1000 BC David 850 BC Naboth, Ahab, Elijah 500 BC 6-4 BC Jesus is born

1 Kings 21 The Jezreel Valley was fertile, Jezreel means “God will grow.”

1 Kings 21 What did King Ahab want? To buy Naboth’s vineyard

1 Kings 21 Why would Naboth refuse to sell? Leviticus 25:23 The land must not be sold permanently, because the land is mine and you reside in my land as foreigners and strangers.

1 Kings 21 Why would Naboth refuse to sell? Leviticus 25:23 The land must not be sold permanently, because the land is mine and you reside in my land as foreigners and strangers. God had commanded the Israelites not to permanently sell their land

1 Kings 21 Ahab became “sullen” and “angry.” What was at the heart of Ahab’s sin? greed, selfishness, a desire for something that was not his

1 Kings 21 What does it mean “to covet”? James 4:2 You want something but don’t get it. You kill and covet, but you cannot have what you want. You quarrel and fight. You do not have, because you do not ask God.

1 Kings 21 What does it mean “to covet”? James 4:2 You want something but don’t get it. You kill and covet, but you cannot have what you want. You quarrel and fight. You do not have, because you do not ask God. To desire something that God does not want us to have.

1 Kings 21 Why declare a fast? Of what was Naboth accused?

1 Kings 21 Why declare a fast? To make it look like someone had committed a great sin Of what was Naboth accused?

1 Kings 21 Why declare a fast? To make it look like someone had committed a great sin Of what was Naboth accused? Of cursing God and the king

1 Kings 21 Jezebel was a heathen woman who negatively influenced Ahab. Why is it important to consider the faith of a future spouse? What does Ahab consider Elijah to be? Why?

1 Kings 21 Jezebel was a heathen woman who negatively influenced Ahab. Why is it important to consider the faith of a future spouse? So that rather than being led astray, we can have a Christian encourage us and help us grow in faith What does Ahab consider Elijah to be? Why?

1 Kings 21 Jezebel was a heathen woman who negatively influenced Ahab. Why is it important to consider the faith of a future spouse? So that rather than being led astray, we can have a Christian encourage us and help us grow in faith What does Ahab consider Elijah to be? Why? His enemy.

1 Kings 21 Jezebel was a heathen woman who negatively influenced Ahab. Why is it important to consider the faith of a future spouse? So that rather than being led astray, we can have a Christian encourage us and help us grow in faith What does Ahab consider Elijah to be? Why? His enemy. Because he did not want to hear what God had to say.

1 Kings 21 How did Ahab react to Elijah’s words? How is this different than David when Nathan confronted his sin?

1 Kings 21 How did Ahab react to Elijah’s words? He did the right things. He put on sackcloth and fasted and ‘went around meekly.’ How is this different than David when Nathan confronted his sin?

1 Kings 21 How did Ahab react to Elijah’s words? He did the right things. He put on sackcloth and fasted and ‘went around meekly.’ How is this different than David when Nathan confronted his sin? When the prophet preached the law to him, David had faith and truly repented of his sins. Ahab was just sorry that he got caught.

BREAK and QUIZ TIME!

The Bible and My Life What does God forbid regarding our neighbor’s good name? Proverbs 19:5 – A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who pours out lies will not go free.

The Bible and My Life What does God forbid regarding our neighbor’s good name? Proverbs 19:5 – A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who pours out lies will not go free. Lie about people

The Bible and My Life What does God forbid regarding our neighbor’s good name? Proverbs 11:3 – A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy man keeps a secret.

The Bible and My Life What does God forbid regarding our neighbor’s good name? Proverbs 11:3 – A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy man keeps a secret. Betray secrets

The Bible and My Life What does God forbid regarding our neighbor’s good name? Proverbs 17:9 – He who covers over an offense promotes love, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.

The Bible and My Life What does God forbid regarding our neighbor’s good name? Proverbs 17:9 – He who covers over an offense promotes love, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends. Say anything to give someone a bad name

The Bible and My Life What does God forbid regarding our neighbor’s good name? God forbids us to lie about someone, to betray his secrets, or to give another person a bad name.

The Bible and My Life How do we protect our neighbor’s good name? Proverbs 22:1 – A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.

The Bible and My Life How do we protect our neighbor’s good name? Proverbs 22:1 – A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold. Defend a good name

The Bible and My Life How do we protect our neighbor’s good name? Luke 6:37 – Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.

The Bible and My Life How do we protect our neighbor’s good name? Luke 6:37 – Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. Take words and actions in kindest possible way

The Bible and My Life How do we protect our neighbor’s good name? Matthew 18:15 – If your brother sins against you, go and show him his fault, just between the two of you. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over.

The Bible and My Life How do we protect our neighbor’s good name? Matthew 18:15 – If your brother sins against you, go and show him his fault, just between the two of you. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. Lead people to repentance

The Bible and My Life How do we protect our neighbor’s good name? We protect our neighbor’s good name by defending him, taking his words and actions in the best possible way, and by privately pointing out sin to lead him to repentance.

The Bible and My Life What does God impress on us when he says, “You shall not covet”? Hebrews 4:12-13 – The word of God…judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.

The Bible and My Life What does God impress on us when he says, “You shall not covet”? Hebrews 4:12-13 – The word of God…judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account. God judges our thoughts too

The Bible and My Life What does God impress on us when he says, “You shall not covet”? James 1:14-15 – Each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin.

The Bible and My Life What does God impress on us when he says, “You shall not covet”? James 1:14-15 – Each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin. Sinful desires tempt to sin actions

The Bible and My Life What does God impress on us when he says, “You shall not covet”? James 5:5-6 – You have lived on earth in luxury and self-indulgence. You have fattened yourselves in the day of slaughter. You have condemned and murdered innocent men, who were not opposing you.

The Bible and My Life What does God impress on us when he says, “You shall not covet”? James 5:5-6 – You have lived on earth in luxury and self-indulgence. You have fattened yourselves in the day of slaughter. You have condemned and murdered innocent men, who were not opposing you. Sinful desires tempt us to scheme to get other’s properties

The Bible and My Life What does God impress on us when he says, “You shall not covet”? That desire and temptation are dangerous and that he knows and condemns not only our sinful words and actions, but also our sinful thoughts.

The Bible and My Life What kind of desires does God want us to have? Hebrews 13:5 – Be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.”

The Bible and My Life What kind of desires does God want us to have? Hebrews 13:5 – Be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” Be content

The Bible and My Life What kind of desires does God want us to have? Philippians 4:8 – Whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is praiseworthy or excellent – think about such things.

The Bible and My Life What kind of desires does God want us to have? Philippians 4:8 – Whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is praiseworthy or excellent – think about such things. Think about pure things

The Bible and My Life What kind of desires does God want us to have? Galatians 5:13 – Serve one another in love.

The Bible and My Life What kind of desires does God want us to have? Galatians 5:13 – Serve one another in love. Serve others

The Bible and My Life What kind of desires does God want us to have? Exodus 23:4 – If you come across your enemy’s ox or donkey wandering off, be sure to take it back to him.

The Bible and My Life What kind of desires does God want us to have? Exodus 23:4 – If you come across your enemy’s ox or donkey wandering off, be sure to take it back to him. Return people’s things

The Bible and My Life What kind of desires does God want us to have? God wants us to have holy desires, to be content with what we have, and to be looking for ways to help others.

The Bible and My Life What does the Lord add to his 10 Commandments and why? Galatians 3:10 All who rely on observing the law are under a curse, for it is written: “Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law.”

The Bible and My Life What does the Lord add to his 10 Commandments and why? Galatians 3:10 All who rely on observing the law are under a curse, for it is written: “Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law.” Threats to help us keep them

The Bible and My Life What does the Lord add to his 10 Commandments and why? Deuteronomy 5:29 Oh, that their hearts would be inclined to fear me and keep all my commands always, so that it might go well with them and their children forever!

The Bible and My Life What does the Lord add to his 10 Commandments and why? Deuteronomy 5:29 Oh, that their hearts would be inclined to fear me and keep all my commands always, so that it might go well with them and their children forever! Blessings to help us keep them

The Bible and My Life What does the Lord add to his 10 Commandments and why? Deuteronomy 11:26–28, 32 26 See, I am setting before you today a blessing and a curse— 27 the blessing if you obey the commands of the Lord your God that I am giving you today; 28 the curse if you disobey the commands of the Lord your God ... 32 be sure that you obey all the decrees and laws I am setting before you today.

The Bible and My Life What does the Lord add to his 10 Commandments and why? Deuteronomy 11:26–28, 32 26 See, I am setting before you today a blessing and a curse— 27 the blessing if you obey the commands of the Lord your God that I am giving you today; 28 the curse if you disobey the commands of the Lord your God ... 32 be sure that you obey all the decrees and laws I am setting before you today. Obey every one of his commandments

The Bible and My Life What does the Lord add to his 10 Commandments and why? God adds threats and blessings to urge us to keep every one of his commandments.

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