1. DEEPER LIFE BIBLE CHURCH
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DEEPER LIFE BIBLE CHURCH
SUNDAY SERVICE Year of Expensive Devotion
26 AUGUST, 2018

2. GOD OF ALL POWER, AND TRUTH, & GRACE (GHS 186)
HYMN
GOD OF ALL POWER, AND TRUTH, & GRACE (GHS 186)

3. GOD OF ALL POWER, AND TRUTH, & GRACE [GHS 186]
God of all power, and truth, and grace,
Which shall from age to age endure,
Whose word, when heaven and earth shall pass,
Remains and stands for ever sure. 1.

4. GOD OF ALL POWER, AND TRUTH, & GRACE [GHS 186]
That I Thy mercy may proclaim,
That all mankind Thy truth may see,
Hallow Thy great and glorious name,
And perfect holiness in me. 2.

5. GOD OF ALL POWER, AND TRUTH, & GRACE [GHS 186]
Purge me from every evil blot;
My idols all be cast aside;
Cleanse me from every sinful thought,
From all the filth of self and pride. 3.

6. GOD OF ALL POWER, AND TRUTH, & GRACE [GHS 186]
Give me a new, a perfect heart,
From doubt, and fear, and sorrow free;
The mind which was in Christ impart,
And let my spirit cleave to Thee. 4.

7. GOD OF ALL POWER, AND TRUTH, & GRACE [GHS 186]
O that I now, from sin released,
Thy word may to the utmost prove,
Enter into the promised rest,
The Canaan of Thy perfect love! Amen. 5.
END OF HYMN

8. THE ARK RETURNED TO ISRAEL
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LESSON 707:
THE ARK RETURNED TO ISRAEL

9. RECAP OF OUR LAST STUDY
From our last study, entitled “God chastises the Philistines”, we learnt that God destroyed the Philistines because they captured and dishonoured His ark. Divine judgement awaits those who refuse to repent and do their restitution. God is omnipotent. If we obey Him, we will do valiantly: for He it is that shall tread down our enemies.

10. TODAY’S STUDY: LESSON 707: THE ARK RETURNED TO ISRAEL
MEMORY VERSE:
“ And they said, If ye send away the ark of the God of Israel, send it not empty; but in any wise return him a trespass offering: then ye shall be healed, and it shall be known to you why his hand is not removed from you” (I Samuel 6:3).
TEXT: I Samuel 6:1-21.

11. SUMMARY
Reluctance to return the and resultant punishment (1 Sam. 6:1-2; Proverbs 29:1)
The Philistines sought further counsel instead of returning the ark immediately. Sincerity and prompt obedience to God’s revealed brings His blessings; delay is dangerous.
Acknowledgement of God’s supremacy (1 Sam.6:3-9; Isaiah 43:7,21)
The Philistines acknowledged their trespass; so must we acknowledge and confess sin.
Even idolaters admonished giving glory to God: He created us for His glory and praise.
Return and reception of the ark in Israel (1 Sam. 6:10-18; 1Sam.5:7-11; Deut.5:32-33)
God’s instructions must be followed diligently. Christians should not consult diviners.
Repercussion for ridiculous curiosity (1 Sam. 6:19-21; Ex. 19:21)
We must not forget God’s law in time of merriment and celebration.
In view of the Lord’s imminent return, we must be sober, watchful and prayerful.

12. DISCUSSION

13. QUESTION 1
What can believers learn from the reluctance of the Philistines to promptly return the ark to Israel?
1 Samuel 6:1,2
Proverbs 29:1

14. QUESTION 2
Cite other examples in the Scripture where people enquired about divine truth but treated the answer with levity.
John 18:38
Numbers 22:12,19-22
Acts 24:25,26
Mark 10:17,21,22.

15. QUESTION 3
a) What can we learn from the continued chastisement of the Philistines?
1 Samuel 5:9,10
b) What can we learn from their final submission to divine plan?
Deuteronomy 5:29

16. QUESTION 4
Does God’s acceptance of the heathen priests’ counsel imply that believers should consult or listen to idol worshippers ?
Leviticus 19:31
Isaiah 8:19

17. QUESTION 5 1 Samuel 6:19 Luke 12:47,48 1Timothy 2:15
What admonitions can we learn from the chastisement of the men of Beth-shemesh?
1 Samuel 6:19
Luke 12:47,48
1Timothy 2:15

18. CONCLUSION
To enjoy the blessings of God, there must be prompt obedience to His revealed will. There is danger in delay and hardness of heart can lead to sudden judgment.
We must diligently follow God’s instructions. Things must be done decently and in order.
The ark of God contains His law/word. God’s presence and power in His word will continue to prevail as it did among the Philistines.

19. Special Welcome to our first time worshippers!!!

20. DEEPER LIFE: A CHURCH ON THE MOVE…
We are a family, God’s family. We come together to connect with God and with one another. We have a common Father: God; a common Saviour: Jesus; a common Comforter: The Holy Spirit, and a common destination: Heaven.

21. DEEPER LIFE: A CHURCH ON THE MOVE…
We want you to be part of us – a growing and glowing family. Join us and you will soon discover what makes our identity unique. Come and feast with us around God’s pure Word: we read it, study it, believe it and apply it. For your time and eternal profit, this is a place to be!

22. “Come thou with us and we will do thee good: for the Lord hath spoken good concerning [us]” – Numbers 10:29

23. OUR PROGRAMMES

24. Worship Service: Sunday @ 09:30-12:00
MEETINGS / SERVICES
Worship Service: 09:30-12:00
Bible Study: 19:00-20:30
Revival Service: 19:30-21:00
Night Vigil: Last Friday 19:30-23:30
Counselling: On request

25. CLARION CALL TO THE NATIONAL PRAYER
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26. BIBLE READING
EZEKIEL 37:1-14

27. HYMN
REVIVE US AGAIN

28. REVIVE US AGAIN We praise Thee, O God! For the Son of Thy love,
For Jesus Who died,
And is now gone above. 1.
Hallelujah! Thine the glory.
Hallelujah! Amen.
Revive us again.

29. REVIVE US AGAIN We praise Thee, O God! For Thy Spirit of light,
Who hath shown us our Saviour,
And scattered our night. 2.
Hallelujah! Thine the glory.
Hallelujah! Amen.
Revive us again.

30. REVIVE US AGAIN All glory and praise To the Lamb that was slain,
Who hath borne all our sins,
And hath cleansed every stain. 3.
Hallelujah! Thine the glory.
Hallelujah! Amen.
Revive us again.

31. REVIVE US AGAIN All glory and praise To the God of all grace,
Who hast brought us, and sought us,
And guided our ways. 4.
Hallelujah! Thine the glory.
Hallelujah! Amen.
Revive us again.

32. REVIVE US AGAIN Revive us again; Fill each heart with Thy love;
May each soul be rekindled
With fire from above 5.
Hallelujah! Thine the glory.
Hallelujah! Amen.
Revive us again.
END OF HYMN

33. WORSHIP

34. “REVIVAL IN THE VALLEY OF DRY BONES”
TODAY’S SERMON
“REVIVAL IN THE VALLEY OF DRY BONES”

35. TIME TO PRAY!