1 Chronicles 10 A Story Of Sin

 

1 Chronicles 10

A Story of Sin

 

1 Chronicles 10 follows nine chapters of names, the historical and genealogical history of Israel, it opens with the Philistines attacking Israel. 1 Chronicles goes from the genealogies to the worst best day in Israel’s history (at that point in history). It skips everything from the wilderness to the reign of Saul as the first King of Israel and starts with Saul and his three sons death and the defeat of the Israelite army by the Philistine army.

 

Why?

 

If you are familiar with The Bible then you know the story of Saul and David the first and second Kings of Israel. The rest of Chronicles is the history of the Kings of Israel and Judah starting with David who united the nation; the fall of Saul starts the reign of David!

 

 

Because!

 

“Thus Saul died for his sin which he sinned against JEHOVAH because he did not guard (obey) The Word of JEHOVAH and also for asking a medium for advise rather than asking JEHOVAH. So JEHOVAH put him to death and turned the Kingship of Israel over to David the son of Jesse.”

 

Sin is the downfall of the righteous and the unrighteous. If you call yourself a Christian and do not live your life according to the Standard of GOD (It is found in the Bible), then you will come under GOD’s Righteous Judgment – GOD’s Judgment is both temporal and Eternal! If you have any sin in your life and it is easy to have sin in your life as a Christian, then you will be judged like Saul.

 

It is not that Saul sinned as King it is that Saul never repented (asked for forgiveness and stopped doing it), Saul did ask for forgiveness and mercy, but he did not stop sinning! I know how easy that is, I had sin in my Christian life for more than half of my Christian life. I have Repented (asked for forgiveness and stopped doing it), but some of the consequences are still in my life (temporal judgment).

 

We can serve GOD with sin in our life, Saul was a successful King against the enemies of Israel, yet his sin led to his death and the death of his sons who served him. GOD’s Judgment will come; even though He gives us ample time to Repent (2 Peter 3:7-9) if we do not then the Judgment will be harsh from our perspective (Hebrews 12:5-6), even Eternal (Luke 12:4-5)!

 

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When Does The Kingdom Of GOD Come?

 

When Does The Kingdom Of GOD Come?

Luke 17:20-37

 

“Having been asked by the Pharisees when the Kingdom of GOD would come, JESUS answered them saying, ‘The Kingdom of GOD does not come with intent watching, nor shall they say, “Look here!” or “Look there!” For look, The Kingdom of GOD is in your midst (within you)!’”

 

JESUS answered the question they asked, not the question they implied! The Pharisees asked when GOD’s Kingdom would come and it was already there; they just did not see it because of their religious blindness. JESUS Is The Kingdom Of GOD! (John 5:37-40; Colossians 2:8-10; Hebrews 1:1-4)

 

Then He went on and answered the implied question to the disciples about the signs to watch for, verses 22-37.

 

There are many Christians and non-christians trying to figure out the End of Time, looking for and interpreting the signs they see but not understanding The Scriptures.

 

We must be careful in saying the Scriptures say something other than what they actually say. In this section there are two common errors.

 

Verses 26-29 JESUS talked about what it will be like when He is Revealed, He said as it will be as in the days of Noah and Lot. Many describe this as days of giants and monsters and great sin and they apply it to the Last Days, the Great Tribulation. But that is not what JESUS is saying! JESUS said when He is Revealed people will be going about their life as normal. JESUS said the people would be eating and drinking and getting married, buying and selling, building and planting, everything will be normal. In the Great Tribulation nothing will be normal, many people will not take the mark or name of the anti-christ and they will not be able to rent or buy a home, go shopping for groceries or do any normal activities; they are going to be persecuted, imprisoned and murdered for their Faith in JESUS or rejection of the government.

 

Verses 31-37 JESUS said two will be together in bed, in the field, or in the kitchen and one will be taken and the other left; many teach this is the rapture, it is not, why? Because in verse 37 the disciples ask JESUS where the ones taken will be taken to. JESUS tells them they will be taken to where the eagles are gather together, some translations say vultures*.

 

The Rapture is about being caught up to Heaven where JESUS is waiting for us, that is not where these people were taken, they were taken to a place of death. This section of Scripture is talking about the destruction of Jerusalem, the Temple and the dispersion of the Israelites through the know world, there was a great slaughter of the people.

 

Why? Remember that GOD Judged Israel for 70 years for missing 490 years of Sabbaths.

The historical reason is that the Roman’s got tired of The Israelites rebelling, GOD’s reason is that after they rejected their Messiah JESUS of Nazareth they were practicing a false religion, Judaism. Instead of receiving and worshipping their Messiah JESUS they continued to practice animal sacrifice – that was a total rejection of GOD’s Plan of Salvation for humanity. (Study Hebrews 10. Vs.1&39 “For The Law (Torah), having a shadow of the Good things to come, not the very image of the things, can never with these same sacrifices, which they offer continually year after year, make those who approach perfect…But we are not of those who draw back to perdition (destruction), but of those who Believe to the Saving of the soul.” So in 70 AD GOD brought His Judgement on Israel that lasted 1,878 years.

 

So in this passage JESUS was not talking about the End Days, the Great Tribulation and the Rapture. He was warning them of the coming Judgment of the nation.

 

*Eagle = aĕtŏs “an eagle” (also a vulture), is perhaps connected with aēmi, “to blow”, as of the wind, on account of its wind-like flight. In Matthew 24:28 and Luke 17:37 the vultures are probably intended. Vines Concise Dictionary Of The Bible, Thomas Nelson

 

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The Love Of JESUS For You!

 

The Love Of JESUS For You!

 

This could be titled: The Obedience Of JESUS For You! or The Sacrifice Of JESUS For You!

 

Have you ever thought about the depth of JEHOVAH’s Love for you, for His creation?

 

Genesis 1 tells us that GOD created humanity in His Image and Likness! Do you know what that means?

 

1 Peter 1 tells us the JEHOVAH ordained before He created anything in our existence the life and death of JESUS, His only Begotten Son! As a Born Again Believer in JESUS you probably do know what that means.

 

What do we know and what do we understand about JESUS and His Life and Death for us?

 

First we know that JEHOVAH, The only True and Living GOD created EVERYTHING! Genesis 1:1-5; Psalm 90:1-2; John 1:1-5; Revelation 4:11, 13:8 and many other Scriptures.

 

Second we know that JEHOVAH GOD prophesied of His Son defeating the devil from the beginning! Genesis 3:14-15; Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:23.

 

Third we know that JEHOVAH GOD choose JESUS’ earthly parents: Mary, his biological mother and Joseph His step-father. Luke 1:26-35; Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 3:23-38 Mary’s genealogy, verse 31 shows Mary was of the linage of King David;  Matthew 1:1-16 Joseph’s genealogy, verse 6 shows that Joseph was of the linage of King David.

 

Forth we know that JESUS had 4 brothers and at least 2 sisters. Matthew 13:53-56.

 

After age twelve there is no mention of Joseph, JESUS’ step-father nor of the rest of JESUS’ childhood, until He was 30 years old. Luke 2:41-52, 3:23.

 

JESUS was filled with His HOLY SPIRIT when John The Baptist baptized Him. Luke 3:21-22.

 

JESUS prepared a place for us in JEHOVAH GOD’s Eternal Kingdom John 14:1-3; 1 Corinthians 15:50-55; Revelation 14:14-16.

 

JESUS heals us by His scourging (stripes). Isaiah 53:4-6; 1 Peter 2:23-25.

 

He took our sins upon Himself and made us Righteous in GOD. Isaiah 53:12; 2 Corinthians 5:20-21

 

GOD gives us The Victory through CHRIST JESUS. 1 Corinthians 15:57; 1 John 5:4-5.

 

JESUS’ first victory over the devil was before creation. Luke 10:17-20, JESUS saw the devil fall – past tense; Revelation 12:7-12

 

JESUS’ second victory over the devil was during His 40 days of temptation. Luke 4:1-14.

 

JESUS’ third victory over the devil was at His death on the cross. Psalm 68:17-18; Ephesians 4:7-8; Philippians 2:9-11; Hebrews 1:1-4, 7:23-28.

 

JESUS’ fourth victory over the devil was His Resurrection on the third day, Matthew 15:21, 28:1-8; Romans 8:11.

 

JESUS’ final victory over the devil will be at the end of this age. Revelation 20:10.

 

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Matthew 6:16-24

 

Matthew 6:16-24

Introduction:

 

“And JESUS went about all Galilee teaching in their Synagogues, preaching The Gospel of The Kingdom and Healing all kinds of sickness and all kinds of disease among the people. Then His Fame went throughout all Syria; and they brought to Him all sick people who were afflicted with various diseases and torments and those who were demon-possessed, epileptics and He Healed them all. Great multitudes followed Him – from Galilee and Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea and beyond Jordan. And seeing the multitudes He went up on a mountain and when He was seated His disciples came to Him; then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying:” Matthew 4:23-5:2

 

:16-18 “Moreover when you Fast do not be like the pretenders (hypocrites) with a sad countenance; for they disfigure their faces that they may appear to people to be Fasting; truly I tell you they have their reward. But you, when you Fast anoint your head and wash your face so that you do not appear to people to be Fasting, but to your Heavenly Father Who is in the secret place; and your Heavenly Father who sees in secret Will Reward you openly.” (Matthew 17:14-21; Isaiah 58 is about what GOD calls Fasting) JESUS says, “when you Fast” not if you Fast, Fasting is part of “Seeking First The Kingdom of GOD and His Righteousness.”

 

:19-24 “Do not store up for yourselves Treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break-in and steal (Proverbs 23:4-5; 1 Timothy 6:9-10) but store up for yourselves Treasures in Heaven, where moth and rust does not destroy and thieves do not break-in and steal (John 4:34-38; Romans 6:20-23; 1 Corinthians 3:5-15;1 Timothy 6:11-12). For where you store your Treasure there your heart is! (Proverbs 18:11; Matthew 19:21, Is your heart on Eternity or is your heart on the things of this life? You cannot earn your way into GOD’s Eternal Kingdom, but you can earn rewards (treasures) by how you focus and live your life in this world.) The Lamp of the body is the eye; if your eye is good (clear or healthy) your whole body will be full of light. But if your eye is bad (evil or unhealthy) your whole body will be full of darkness. Therefore, if the light that is in you is darkness, how great is that darkness! (Psalm 19:8; Proverbs 15:30; Luke 11:33-36) No one can serve two masters; either they will hate the one and Love the other, or else they will be Loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot Serve GOD and mammon (Lit. in Aramaic riches). (1 Corinthians 10:21-22; 2 Corinthians 6:11-18)

 

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Matthew 6:5-15

 

Matthew 6:5-15

Introduction:

 

“And JESUS went about all Galilee teaching in their Synagogues, preaching The Gospel of The Kingdom and Healing all kinds of sickness and all kinds of disease among the people. Then His Fame went throughout all Syria; and they brought to Him all sick people who were afflicted with various diseases and torments and those who were demon-possessed, epileptics; and He Healed them all. Great multitudes followed Him – from Galilee and Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea and beyond Jordan. And seeing the multitudes He went up on a mountain and when He was seated His disciples came to Him; then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying:” Matthew 4:23-5:2

 

:5-8 “When you pray you should not be like the pretenders (hypocrites), for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by people; truly I say to you, they have their reward. When you pray go into your room and shut the door, when you pray to your Father in Heaven in private, your Father in Heaven Who sees in Secret will Reward you openly. (2 Kings 4:32-32-35; Acts 9:36-43) When you pray do not use vain repetitions as the unbelievers do, for they think that they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them for your Father in Heaven knows the things you need before you ask Him.” (1 Kings 18:25-26; Proverbs 18:27-28; Ecclesiastes 5:1-7; Matthew 6:25-34; Romans 8:26-28)

 

:9-13 “so pray like this, Our Father in Heaven, Your Name (JEHOVAH) is Holy (Malachi 1:11); Your Kingdom (Authority) come, Your Will (Power, Matthew 26:42; Philippians 2:12-14) be done on earth as it is in Heaven (Ephesians 5:1-21); give us today our daily bread (Deuteronomy 8:1-3; Proverbs 30:7-9; Matthew 6:25-34); forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us (Matthew 18:21-22; Ephesians 4:30-32; 1 John 3:16); do not lead us into temptation (Psalm 19:12-13; James 1:12-18 [LSD]) but deliver us from the evil one (John 17:15; 1 Corinthians 10:1-13; 2 Peter 2:4-11; for Yours is The Kingdom and The Power and The Glory Forever. Amen.” (1 Chronicles 29:10-12; 1 Peter 5:10-11; Revelation 1:4-8, 4:8-11, 5:12)

 

:14-15 “For if you Forgive people their sins, your Father in Heaven Will Forgive you your sins. But if you do not Forgive people their sins, neither will Your Father in Heaven Forgive you your sins!” (Matthew 18:21-35; Mark 11:20-26; Colossians 3:12-14)

 

The “LORD’s Prayer” is not a prayer to recite, which is how many people, even non-believers pray it. I am not saying to not just recite it, I am saying to pray it from your soul, from what is happening in your life right now. Prayer is not a tool to get GOD’s attention to what we need and want. It should be a relationship, a fellowship between us and GOD our Heavenly Father.

 

There are only two points in “The LORD’s Prayer” that JESUS emphasized, worship of GOD in verses 9 and 13 “Our Father in Heaven, Holy is Your Name…For Yours is The Kingdom and The Power and The Glory Forever.” JESUS opened and closed with Worship! And Forgiveness in verses 12 and 14-15, “And forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.” “For if you Forgive people their sins, your Father in Heaven Will Forgive you your sins. But if you do not Forgive people their sins, neither will Your Father in Heaven Forgive you your sins!” Immediately after He finished He emphasized Forgiveness.

 

If we expect GOD to hear our prayers we must Worship Him and we must Forgive everyone. (Psalm 66:1-5, 16-20; John 20:19-23) When we come before JEHOVAH GOD it should always be in Humility and Honor to Him with a Pure heart, you cannot have unforgiveness and have a pure heart. To have a Pure heart you must Love your enemies and pray for those who spitefully use you (Matthew 5:43-48) and you can only do that if you forgive them!

 

 

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Paul's Trip To Heaven

 

Paul’s Trip To Heaven

 

In 2 Corinthians 12:1-5 Paul tells of his trip to Heaven, he prefaces his experience as if it was not his own and so many Bible Scholars believe it was not his, yet many Bible scholars believe that it was Paul’s personal experience. For all of my 50 years as a Christian I went back and forth on whether this was Paul’s personal experience or not. Now I believe it was and here is why:

Between 55 and 56 AD Paul wrote the letter, in verse 2 he states; “I know a man in CHRIST who fourteen years ago-“, so about 42 AD. I originally thought this might have happened when he spent three days fasting and praying in Damascus after his face to face meeting with JESUS; where JESUS told him to go to Damascus where he would be told what he must do; “But JESUS said to Ananias, ‘Go for he is a chosen vessel of Mine to bear My Name before Gentiles, kings and the children of Israel; for I Will show him how many things he must suffer for My Name’s sake.’” “‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me? It is hard for you to kick against the goads.’ So I said, ‘Who are You LORD?’ and He said, ‘I Am JESUS, Whom you are persecuting, but rise and stand on your feet; for I have appeared to you for this Purpose, to make you a Minister and a Witness both of the things which you have seen  and of the things which I will yet Reveal to you’”(Acts 9:1-19, 26:1-23)!

 

But that was well before 42 AD, I now believe he had his visit to Heaven while he was isolated in Tarsus for a couple of years, before Barnabas took him to Antioch from where The Holy Spirit chose them to go to the nations with The Gospel Message. That timing would fit better to the timing he mentioned in his defense in Acts 26.

 

The reason he included this testimony was to highlight his next teaching in his letter;. humility and obedience. No matter how you serve if people are not paying attention then you are doing it wrong; we must be 100% yielded to GOD’s Purpose and Will for our Life and Ministry!

 

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Luke 14

 

Luke 14

 

In Luke 14:1-6 JESUS is invited to a Sabbath dinner by a Pharisee, there is a man wo has dropsy (dropsy is an older term for edema, or swelling, usually in the legs and feet, though it can occur in the abdomen or face and is caused by fluid buildup in tissues) JESUS heals the man and chastises the people there for their hypocritical behavior on Sabbaths, putting them to shame.

 

In 14:7-15 JESUS gives a teaching about pride and humility based on how the guests vied for the best seats; and for only inviting people who could invite him to a feast, so that was their repayment; saying, “But when you give a feast invite poor ones, crippled ones, lame ones, blind ones and you shall be Blessed because they do not have to repay you (they are not able to repay you). For you shall be repaid at the Resurrection of the Righteous.” (Matthew 6:19-21; Luke 20:45-47)

 

In 14:15-24 Just after JESUS talks about humility over pride a man at the feast tries to change the subject by saying, “Blessed is he who eats bread in The Kingdom of GOD!” JESUS tells a parable of a man who gave a great feast and invited his friends, when he sent out the invitations they all made lame excuses.

One said he bought a field and needed to go check it out, who would buy a property unseen?

One said he just purchased some oxen for plowing his fields and he was going to test them; would you not test them before purchasing them?

One said he just got married, now in that time the message could not be delivered if the husband and wife had left on a honeymoon, so he must have been home. Why was he not able to bring his new wife to the feast?

So the man ordered his servants to go out and invite anyone who was willing to come to his feast, stating, “For I say to you that none of those men who were invited shall taste my supper. (Matthew 22:1-14 “The Kingdom of Heaven is like a certain king who arranged a marriage for his son…For many are Called but few are chosen.”)

 

In 14:25-35 At another time in another place JESUS  talks about the cost of Discipleship, saying, “If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters and his life also, he is unable to be My Disciple!”

In the following texts JESUS gives the example of a man planning a building project making sure that he has the funds to complete it so he will not be humiliated. Also a king planning a war seeking counsel about going to war or seeking peace with a king who has a bigger army who is coming to attack him. Then JESUS says in one continues thought, “So then everyone of you who does not give up all that he has is unable to be My Disciple. The salt is good, but if it becomes tasteless, with what shall it be seasoned? It is not fit for land not for manure; they throw it out. He who has ears to hear let him hear.” (Luke 9:62; John 12:24-26; Philippians 3:1-11; Revelation 2 & 3 JESUS is talking about spiritual ears.)

 

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