Solomon Dedicates God’s Kingdom
1 Kings
1. God Fulfils His Promises to David (1 Kings 7:1-8:21)
2. Solomon’s Requests of God (1 Kings 8:22-8:66)
Principle 1 : God is faithful in fulfilling His promises to His people.
Principle 2 : God hears and answers the prayers of His people.
Aim: God’s presence will be seen in us as we praise, worship and obey Him
Solomon & Israel: Light for the Nations
1 Kings
Aim: Sin starts from rationalising small things
1. God Appears to Solomon (1 Kings 9:1-9)
Principle 1 : God wants our whole heart.
2. Solomon’s Choices (1 Kings 9:10- 10:28)
Principle 2 : The riches of the world do not bring lasting satisfaction nor rewards that are eternal.
Aim: God restores His people when they repent and rely on His mercy
2 Samuel 21-23
1. God Restores (2 Samuel 19 - 20)
Principle 1 : Only God can restore what sin had torn apart
2. God Provides (2 Samuel 21 - 23)
Principle 2 : God protects & provides for those He has called to follow Him
3. God Brings Repentance (2 Samuel 24)
Principle 3 : God’s mercy rescues His people from His judgement through His sacrifice
David’s sin & God’s Grace
Aim: God exposes sin and give opportunity for repentance and restoration, praise the Lord
1. Sin committed; Grace ignored (2 Samuel 11)
Principle 1: Sin no matter how hidden, is known to God
2. Sin confessed; Grace restored (2 Samuel 12)
Principle 2: God forgives and restores His repentant children
God’s Covenant with David – Part 1
2 Samuel 7
1. God’s Promise to David (2 Samuel 7:1-17)
Principle 1 : God pours great blessings into our lives solely by His grace and generosity.
2. David’s Prayerful Response (2 Samuel 7:18-29)
Principle 2 : God’s amazing grace deserves our humble praise.
2 Samuel 13-18
Aim: Sin’s painful consequences are never beyond God’s redeeming mercy & love
1. Sin’s Consequences (2 Samuel 13:1-15:12)
Principle 1 : Unchecked sin always leads to destruction and suffering.
2.Strength in God (2 Samuel 15:13-18:33)
Principle 2 : Suffering sin’s consequences are made bearable by God’s compassion and redeeming love.
David’s Reign In Judah
Samuel
1. David Lamented Saul & Jonathan (2 Samuel 1:1-27)
Principle 1 : Great human love is a reflection of God’s love.
2. David Anointed King of Judah (2 Samuel 2:1-7)
Principle 2 : When we are aligned with God's will, He will direct our paths.
3. David Consolidating His Throne (2 Samuel 2:8-4:12)
Principle 3 : God uses conflicts to accomplish His purposes.
Lesson 17: David Becomes King in Jerusalem
Samuel
1. David – Established as King (2 Samuel 5:1-25)
Principle 1 : Waiting on the Lord at all times establishes us for God’s Kingdom purposes.
2. David – Passionate for God (2 Samuel 6:1-23)
Principle 2 : God’s will is to be followed in God’s way.
David’s Reign In Judah
Samuel
1. David Lamented Saul & Jonathan (2 Samuel 1:1-27)
Principle 1 : Great human love is a reflection of God’s love.
2. David Anointed King of Judah (2 Samuel 2:1-7)
Principle 2 : When we are aligned with God's will, He will direct our paths.
3. David Consolidating His Throne (2 Samuel 2:8-4:12)
Principle 3 : God uses conflicts to accomplish His purposes.
Take to Heart: David might have assumed it was God’s timing to become king, now that Saul was dead. Instead, he asked God to guide him. God directed David to go to Hebron. God was faithful to guide David throughout life. And God is faithful to His children today. God gives His children the Holy Spirit to live in them and guide them through life. As we read God’s Word, the Holy Spirit helps us understand God’s guidance. Like David, God invites us to ask Him about everything in life. God guides His children through His Word in answer to prayer.
David’s desire to bring Israel and Judah together in peace shows us a picture of the Lord Jesus, the Reconciler who is our Prince of Peace. The sin in the hearts of Abner and Joab that made them enemies shows us the sin in our hearts, making us God’s enemies. God sent Jesus to live and die for us, because Jesus alone can bring us back to personal fellowship with God. God gives His children the joy of telling others the good news of His salvation through Jesus so they, too, will stop being God’s enemies and become His children. God’s children are reconciled to become reconcilers.
1 Samuel 25-27
Aim: God’s imperfect people are secure in His perfect grace
1. God’s Way (1 Samuel 25)
Principle 1 : God is merciful and kind to stop us in our sin.
2. My Way? (1 Samuel 26-27)
Principle 2 : Trusting God is the right choice even if circumstances offer an easier choice.
Thank God for sending Abigails into our lives .... stopping us from our sin (rage, pride, lust ....) Someone becomes the voice of God ... turning me back to God ... Qn is can I or will I listen?
1 Samuel 16-17
STL - Vikram (7 May 2019)
Aim: As his inadequate people we need to seek God to live in accordance with his will & purpose
1. God’s Anointing (1 Samuel 16)
Principle 1: God looks at the heart, not outward appearances
2. God’s Victory (1 Samuel 17)
Principle 2: God empowers His faithful for the battle of service
God doesn’t need any one to fight his battles
If he sends you... He will fight the battle
When troubles as large as Goliath ... how do you respond?
Do you see through God’s eyes or human eyes the situations you face?
Lesson 11 - Songs & Prayers of David
1. Praise & Petitions (Psalms 7, 10, 103, 139)
Principle 1: We praise the Lord for His attributes and mighty deeds.
2. Power of God’s Word (Psalms 1, 19, 119)
Principle 2: Faith comes alive when God’s Word is applied to daily tasks and concerns.
3. Portraits of Messiah (Psalms 2, 16, 22, 110)
Principle 3: God gives hope and victory through the coming King, His Son Jesus.
David & Jonathan
Aim: God’s people will suffer opposition but are never outside God’s grace
Samuel
1. Saul’s Insecurities (1 Sam 18)
Principle 1 : Without God life is fraught with insecurities.
2. David’s Divine Deliverances (1 Sam 10)
Principle 2 : God overrules opposition to His people and His will.
3. David & Jonathan – BFF (1 Sam 20)
Principle 3 : God cares for His people through godly friendships.
People of the Promised Land: Part 1
Lesson 13: Saul’s Relentless Pursuit of David
Samuel
Aim: God uses adversity in our lives to grow our faith and trust in Him
1. Dependence on Self (1 Samuel 21-22)
Principle 1 : God is faithful to those who depend on Him.
2. Dependence on God(1 Samuel 23-24)
Principle 2 : God guides and strengthens those who depend on Him.
30 Apr 2019
1 Samuel 9-15
Peter Ng (STL)
Obeying God is Better than Fearing Man
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Aim: obeying God is better than fearing men
1. Fearing the unknown (1 Sam 9-12)
Principle 1: God is the true King
2. Fear & expediency (1 Sam 13:1-14:23)
Principle 2: God is at work even when man fails.
3. Fearing rejection (1 Sam 14:24-15:35)
Principle 3: God requires obedience to His word
2019 Apr 16
Samuel Judges Israel (1 Samuel 4-8)
Aim: God is holy and is to be revered
1. The Holiness of God
Principle 1: The holiness of God is sacred
2. The Only way to God
Principle 2: Repentance restores our fellowship with God
3. The Kingship of God
Principle 3: God reigns despite human failings
BSF Lesson
1 Samuel 1-3
Aim: God hears his people and reveals himself to those who listen to him.
1. God hears and answers
Principle 1: God answers people’s prayer according to His purposes
2. God Judges
Principle 2: God honour those who honours Him
3. God speaks
Principle 3: ignoring God’s words and lessons will damage you and your family
2 Apr 2019
The Story of Ruth (Ruth 1-4)
Aim: God redeems circumstances for His purposes and His people’s good
1. The vageries of life (Ruth 1)
Principle 1: even in the darkest times, God is working out His plans and strengthening our faith
2. God cares (Ruth 2 & 3)
Principle 2: Faithfulness always yields the blessings of God
3. God redeems (Ruth 4)
Principle 3: God gives new life and purpose to all whom He redeems
26 Mar 2019
Joshua’s Legacy
Joshua 22-24
The choices we make reveal who we live for
Aim: God requires our whole hearted allegience and love.
1. Remember your God (Joshua 22)
Principle 1: Yahweh is the only one true God who requires our total worship
2. Hold Fast to God(Joshua 23)
Principle 2: Replacing God with idols leads to emptiness and destruction
3. Choose God over Idols (Joshua 24)
Principle 3: Our choices reflect what we value
12 Mar 2019
The Inheritance Received
Joshua 13 to 21
Ain: God’s will for His people is that they claim their full inheritance
1. Partial Obedience (Joshua 13)
Principle 1: Faith in God requires full obedience
2. Full Obedience (Joshua 14 to 19)
Principle 2: God’s promises are to be claimed in faith
3. Our Full Inheritance (Joshua 20 to 21)
Principle 3: God is the greatest inheritance that we have
Conquest of the Land - Part II
Joshua 10-12
5 Mar 2019
Aim: Victory comes from trusting God
1. God’s victory is certain (Joshua 10:1-42)
2 miracles
- hail stones rain down on enemy
- extended daylight hours
Principle 1: Life’s battles are won by God’s power alone!
2. God fulfills promises (Joshua 11:1-12:24)
Principle 2: Battling sin requires lifelong daily dependence on God
Sin Has Disastrous Consequences
26 Feb 2019
STL Peter Ng
Sin will be reckoned eventually
Aim: Sin has dire consequences as God’s judgement is just!
1. Jericho consecrated (5:13-6:27)
Principle 1: God’s judgement is just
2. Achan compromised (7:1-8:29)
Principle 2: Sin multiplies
Have you trivalised sin in your life
3. Israel complacent (8:30-9:27)
Principle 3: it only takes a momentary lapse of judgement to sin!
Take to heart:
Forget your past
Remember
- God’s promises can be counted on
- sin distorts and destroys
- yet sin does not have the last word, Jesus’ do
- you do not and need not struggle alone
