1 Samuel 25; 1 Chronicles 7; Acts 17
The story of Nabal and Abigail illustrates the reality of David's life during Saul's persecution. David's army of 600 men needed a large amount of provisions. Many, like Nabal, sided with Saul because they saw that he had power, even though they knew well that he was unjustly persecuting David. Abigail proved to be not only a wise but also a just woman. By caring for David's army and bringing him provisions, she expressed confidence that God would make David king. Moreover, she restrained David from seeking revenge, urging him to leave vengeance on the Lord (1 Samuel 25:28-31).
1 Chronicles 7 shows that the service in the tabernacle and later in the temple was very well organized. This was determined when Moses received God's instructions about the tabernacle's structure and its service. God is a God of order. This is evident in nature, His attitude towards sin, and His law.
Acts 17. Preaching the Gospel in the synagogues, the apostle Paul first proves from the Scriptures that Christ had to suffer and rise again (which the Jews did not see in the Scriptures), and then he testifies that Jesus was the One (Acts 17:3).
In most places, preaching the Gospel encountered opposition. This was the case in Thessalonica, Berea, and Athens.
Paul's preaching in the Areopagus is a wonderful example of preaching to people with no religious background. Paul speaks about God as the Creator and then explains that everyone depends on Him. Moreover, God determines the meaning and purposes of our lives, and each person will one day give an account to Him on the day of judgment, salvation from which can only be obtained through Jesus Christ.
1 Chronicles 7 shows that the service in the tabernacle and later in the temple was very well organized. This was determined when Moses received God's instructions about the tabernacle's structure and its service. God is a God of order. This is evident in nature, His attitude towards sin, and His law.
Acts 17. Preaching the Gospel in the synagogues, the apostle Paul first proves from the Scriptures that Christ had to suffer and rise again (which the Jews did not see in the Scriptures), and then he testifies that Jesus was the One (Acts 17:3).
In most places, preaching the Gospel encountered opposition. This was the case in Thessalonica, Berea, and Athens.
Paul's preaching in the Areopagus is a wonderful example of preaching to people with no religious background. Paul speaks about God as the Creator and then explains that everyone depends on Him. Moreover, God determines the meaning and purposes of our lives, and each person will one day give an account to Him on the day of judgment, salvation from which can only be obtained through Jesus Christ.
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