It should come as no surprise to anyone that we did not finish Chapter 22 of II Samuel Sunday. After all, this chapter has 51verses and we have only been studying it two Sundays! We started with verse 5 and went through verse 14. This chapter is a parallel with Psalm 18, which was written by David as a song of praise to his God. Last Sunday, we learned that David realized that only by calling upon his Lord could he receive the help he needed, verse 4. This week we find David actually called upon the Lord and guess what, God heard his voice! (verse 7). The following nine verses tell of the Lord’s response to David’s distress. God was angry that His child was being confronted with troubles and sorrows. A startling truth, at times God becomes angry? Is it okay to become angry?
God was not just miffed, he was angry. The earth shook and trembled, smoke came out of His nostrils and fire came out of His mouth, He bent the heavens and came to earth, He walked on the dark clouds and rode on the wings of an angel with darkness surrounding Him. What an attention getting entrance on the scene!
Before going further, Robert backed the fact that God does indeed experience anger, and things that make Him angry, with the following Scriptures:
1) Wickedness: Psalm 7:11
2) His enemies: Psalm 21:8-9
3) When His children are hurt: Nahum 1:2-3
4) Ungodliness: Romans 1:18
5) Unbelief: Psalm 78:21-22, Hebrews 3:18-19, and John 3:36
6) Idolatry: Psalm 78:58-59
To learn the answer to appease God’s anger, Robert asked us to turn to Romans 5:9. Jesus is the answer! When God became offended (angry) by sin and man’s disobedience to Him, He justified his anger by sending His Son, Jesus, to pay our sin debt. Again, look at John 3:36; anyone who believes on the Son shall have everlasting life. Also read I Thessalonians 5:9.
Be with us Sunday as we continue to study Chapter 22 of II Samuel, beginning with verse 15, learning how He administered solace to David, rescued David from the everyday problems of life, and why (this is the good part!) He did so. Hint: Verse 20. Be ready to share your insights and thoughts on this passage of Scripture as we study and learn God’s Word together.
Be prepared for next week’s study.
Read: 2 Samuel, Chapter 22
CHRISTMAS IS NEAR!!
TAKE OUT YOUR CALENDAR AND MARK THESE DATES!
DECEMBER IS A FULL MONTH!
Saturday, Nov. 14, 7 PM Michael W. Smith will be in concert at FBB. Visit firstbossier.com for ticket information.
Wednesday, Dec. 2, 6 PM is Family Light Night at the church. Lights are needed to light up the church courtyard and campus for Christmas. A certain kind of light is requested; so check a bulletin or call the church office for description. They can be purchased at Home Depot, Michael’s, and Hobby Lobby; Ellis Pottery has sold out. Activities on family light night will include kids, students, and seniors and will be held outside. Bring the family and help light up the campus, enjoy the activities and refreshments.
Friday, Dec.. 11, 7 PM Robert and I will host our annual Christmas class party at Shane’s restaurant, Bossier City on East Texas (Highway 80). The banquet room has been reserved for us. There will be a varied menu, a choice of several meats and side dishes. Good fellowship, good fun, games, and prizes! Sounds like us, so plan to be there.
Sunday, Dec. 13, 3 PM and 6:30 PM a Christmas concert, Gloria, featuring Mac Powell of Third Day will conducted at FBB.
Friday, Dec. 18, 6 PM Tim Hawkins, a family night of Christmas comedy held at the church.
Thursday, Dec. 24, 6 PM Birthday Party for Jesus, a Christmas Eve service for the whole family at FBB.
Saturday, Dec. 26 Boxing Day – Details to be announced.
Thursday, Dec. 31, the Lord’s Supper will be available at 6 PM. This is a come and go service.
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TODAY’S PRAYER REQUESTS
Adam Edmonds – 5 yr. old grandson of Roger’s friend; rehab after reattachment of severed arm
James Campbell – leg infection after artery graft for heart surgery; oxygen treatments daily
Gale – hospitalized, WK Bossier; blood platelets low (released Mon. from WK)
Thelma Owens – Donna’s co-worker’s mother; mammogram abnormal cells; cancer previously
Glass family members
Nell - unspoken
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