Who were the Moabites, what happened to them, and are they really part of Ancient history or just a fable?
Digging Deeper:
• Prophesy in Isaiah 15 - https://biblehub.com/bsb/isaiah/15.htm
• https://biblehub.com/commentaries/isaiah/15-1.htm
• Isaiah 15-16, Jeremiah 48, Amos 2:1-3, Zephaniah 2:8-11, Isaiah 25:10-12 and Ezekiel 25:8-11
More about Moab
• https://biblehub.com/topical/m/moab.htm
• https://www.britannica.com/place/Moab-kingdom-ancient-Palestine
Archeology
• https://www.biblegateway.com/resources/encyclopedia-of-the-bible/Moab-Moabites
• Mesha Stele - https://armstronginstitute.org/38-uncovering-the-bibles-buried-civilizations-the-moabites
• Wadi Balu’a, the site of Khirbat al-Baluʿa - https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/step-into-moabite-jordan/
Moabite Inscriptions - https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/inscribed-moabite-altar-mentions-biblical-rebellion/
Unpacking who was Judah (יהודה), the son of Jacob and Leah. What his name truly means, and how his character changed from calloused to compassionate. What role has he played in history down to today.
Links:
https://graceintorah.net/2015/06/15/hebrew-numbers-1-10/
https://www.abarim-publications.com/Meaning/Judah.html
https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/137076/jewish/Dalet.htm
https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/judahs-pledge-to-tamar/
https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/acc/genesis-29.html
https://www.biblegateway.com/resources/matthew-henry/Gen.38.1-Gen.38.11
In this appeal Jesus is telling us the true meaning of rest. He uses the words labor, heavy laden, yoke, and burden. Let's unpack what this would have looked in His day and what He meant by "My yoke is easy and and My burden is light"
References:
Yoke - https://biblehub.com/topical/y/yoke.htm
Burden - https://biblehub.com/topical/b/burden.htm
Example of a yoke - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Yoked_Wisconsin_oxen.jpg
When Elijah came down from Mount Carmel after a great victory and Jezebel wanted to kill him did he loose faith and run to the wilderness?
References Cited:
https://biblehub.com/nkjv/1_kings/18.htm
https://biblehub.com/nkjv/1_kings/19.htm
https://www.britannica.com/place/Mount-Carmel-mountain-ridge-Israel
https://biblehub.com/topical/z/zidonians.htm
https://biblearchaeology.org/research/topics/people-places-and-things-in-the-hebrew-bible/4180-the-biblical-cities-of-tyre-and-sidon?highlight=WyJ0eXJlIiwidHlyZSdzIiwidHlyZSciXQ
https://www.biblicalcyclopedia.com/R/rashi.html
https://biblehub.com/encyclopedia/a/asherah.htm
https://biblehub.com/topical/a/ahab.htm
https://biblehub.com/commentaries/clarke/1_kings/17.htm
Some background information on the Prophet Elijah and King Ahab, See 1 Kings Chapters 16 through 19 for the entire story.
For more on the topic:
References Cited:
https://biblehub.com/nkjv/1_kings/18.htm
https://biblehub.com/nkjv/1_kings/19.htm
https://www.britannica.com/place/Mount-Carmel-mountain-ridge-Israel
https://biblehub.com/topical/z/zidonians.htm
https://biblearchaeology.org/research/topics/people-places-and-things-in-the-hebrew-bible/4180-the-biblical-cities-of-tyre-and-sidon?highlight=WyJ0eXJlIiwidHlyZSdzIiwidHlyZSciXQ
https://www.biblicalcyclopedia.com/R/rashi.html
https://biblehub.com/encyclopedia/a/asherah.htm
https://biblehub.com/topical/a/ahab.htm
https://biblehub.com/commentaries/clarke/1_kings/17.htm
# Summary
The sermon explores the theme of faith and obedience through the metaphor of boats in the Bible. It highlights various biblical stories where boats played a significant role, such as Noah's Ark, Moses' basket, and the fishing boats of Peter and the disciples. The sermon emphasizes the importance of trusting God even when circumstances seem dire or when His instructions seem illogical. It teaches that faith requires action and that God's provision is often just beyond our immediate perception, waiting for us to step out in faith and obedience.
# Intro Prayer
Heavenly Father, we come before You with open hearts and minds, ready to receive Your wisdom and guidance. Help us to be receptive to Your word and to trust in Your plans for us, even when we do not understand them. May we learn to walk in faith and not be swayed by fear. Amen.
# Ice Breaker
What is your favorite story or memory involving a boat or being on the water?
# Key Verses
1. Luke 5:1-11
2. Matthew 14:22-33
3. John 21:1-14
4. James 1:5-6
Explore the transformative power of Jesus Christ as He heals broken hearts and mends souls. Learn from the journeys of Philip and Thomas, two disciples who struggled with intellectualism and doubt, and how they were transformed by the Holy Spirit. Reflect on how trauma can serve as a catalyst for spiritual growth and challenge yourself to think beyond intellect and embrace the miraculous.
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