Speaker 1: Ladies and gentlemen, Welcome to Sunday Service, Episode seventy seven.
Speaker 1: I am your host, Josh Monday. If you don't member,
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Speaker 1: been wrestling with biblical cosmology flat earth for about four
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Speaker 1: to go to first chronicles verse our chapter seven, verse
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Speaker 1: get to the Bible. So we're done with all the housekeeping.
Speaker 1: Let's get to the Bible. So we have first Chronicle seven.
Speaker 1: The intro to First Chronicle seven says, First Chronicle seven
Speaker 1: continues the detailed genealogical records of the tribes of Israel,
Speaker 1: moving from Ishkar to Asher. It presents a picture of
Speaker 1: the ancestral lineage that forms the history and identity of Israel,
Speaker 1: signifying God's providence and promise to his people. Amazing. So
Speaker 1: we're going to go through some more genealogies and some
Speaker 1: other stuff as well when we get to chapter nine. Okay,
Speaker 1: So let's go ahead and take a look at first
Speaker 1: chronicle seven, verse one. And these are more more names
Speaker 1: that I get to Butcher, Yeah, here we go. The
Speaker 1: family of Ishkar chapter one. Our chapter seven, verse one
Speaker 1: says the sons of Iskar were Tola, Pua, Joshab, and
Speaker 1: Shimron four. And all the sons of Tola were Uzi, Raphaeya,
Speaker 1: jeri Oh, Jemi, jib Sham, and Shamil are Shemuel sorry
Speaker 1: heads of their father's house. The sons of Tola were
Speaker 1: mighty men of valor in their generations. Their number in
Speaker 1: the days of David was twenty two thousand, six hundred Wow.
Speaker 1: The son of Uzzi wash Israah, and the sons of
Speaker 1: Israeah were Michael, Obidiah, Joel, and Ishaia. All five of
Speaker 1: them were chief men, and with them by their generations.
Speaker 1: According to their father's houses, were thirty six thousand troops
Speaker 1: ready for war, many for they had many wives and sons.
Speaker 1: Now their brethren. Among all the families of Ishkar were
Speaker 1: mighty men of valor, listed by their genealogies eighty seven
Speaker 1: thousand and all. Wow, that's a lot. A lot of
Speaker 1: them are soldiers too, So it's really interesting. So let's
Speaker 1: go ahead and check out what I have in my notes,
Speaker 1: says God's faithfulness the genealogies and first Chronicle seven high
Speaker 1: like God's faithfulness and preserving the tribes of Israel. Each
Speaker 1: name represents a link in the chain of God's covenant promises.
Speaker 1: So God's faithfulness is essential theme throughout the Bible, reflecting
Speaker 1: his unwavering commitment to his promises and his people. The
Speaker 1: attribute of God is foundational to understanding his character and
Speaker 1: his interactions with humanity. The faithfulness of God assures believers
Speaker 1: of his reliability, trustworthiness, and steadfast love. The concept of
Speaker 1: God's faithfulness is deeply rooted in the Old Testament. In
Speaker 1: Deuteronomy seven, verse nine, Moses declares, know therefore that the
Speaker 1: Lord your God is God. He is the faithful God,
Speaker 1: keeping his covenant of loving devotion for a thousand generations
Speaker 1: with those who love him and keep his commandments. This
Speaker 1: verse highlights God's covenantial faithfulness, emphasizing his enduring commitment to
Speaker 1: his people. The Psalms frequently celebrate God's faithfulness. In Psalms
Speaker 1: thirty six five states, your loving devotional Lord reaches to
Speaker 1: the heavens, your faithfulness to the clouds. Here the Psalmist
Speaker 1: poetically describes the vastness and reliability of God's faithfulness sugg,
Speaker 1: suggesting it as expansive as the heavens themselves. The prophet
Speaker 1: Isaiah also speaks of God's faithfulness, particularly in the context
Speaker 1: of his promise to Israel. Isaiah forty nine seven says thus,
Speaker 1: says the Lord, the Redeemer of Israel, their Holy One,
Speaker 1: kings will see and stand up, princes will see in
Speaker 1: bow down because of the Lord Yahweh, who is faithful,
Speaker 1: the Holy One of Israel, who has chosenes you. This
Speaker 1: passage underscores God's faithfulness and fulfilling his redemptive plans for
Speaker 1: his chosen people, and in the New Testament, God's faithfulness
Speaker 1: is revealed through the person and work of Jesus Christ.
Speaker 1: The apostle, Paul frequently refers to God's faithfulness, and his
Speaker 1: epistles and first Chronicles are First Corinthians one, verse nine.
Speaker 1: Paul writes, God, who has called you into fellowship with
Speaker 1: his son Jesus Christ, our Lord, is faithful. This assurance
Speaker 1: of God's faithfulness is foundational for the believer's confidence and
Speaker 1: their salvation and ongoing relationship with Christ. The faithfulness of
Speaker 1: God is also evident in his promises regarding temptation and trials,
Speaker 1: and First Chronicles ten verse thirteen Paul Aschu's believers, no
Speaker 1: temptation has seized. You accept what is common to man,
Speaker 1: and God is faithful. He will let you be tempted.
Speaker 1: He will not let you be tempted beyond what you
Speaker 1: can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also
Speaker 1: provide an escape so that you can stand up under it.
Speaker 1: This promise highlights God's faithfulness in providing strength and a
Speaker 1: way out during times of testing. The Book of Hebrew
Speaker 1: further emphasizes God's faithfulness in the context of his promises.
Speaker 1: Hebrews ten twenty three encourage his believers Sorry. Hebrews ten
Speaker 1: twenty three encourages believers, let us hold resolutely to the
Speaker 1: hope we profess for he who promises faithful. The exhortation
Speaker 1: is rooted in the assurance that God's promises are reliable
Speaker 1: and will be fulfilled. Implications for believers. For believers, God faithful.
Speaker 1: God's faithfulness is a source of comfort, hope, and encouragement.
Speaker 1: It assures that God will fulfill his promises, provide for
Speaker 1: their needs, and remain with them through all circumstances. The
Speaker 1: faithfulness of God calls believers to respond with trust, obedience,
Speaker 1: and faithfulness in their own lives, reflecting the character of
Speaker 1: the one that they serve. Okay, so let's see if
Speaker 1: I have I have some more stuff. So significance of
Speaker 1: each tribe. Each tribe had a unique role in contribution
Speaker 1: to the nation of Israel. Understanding these roles helps us
Speaker 1: appreciate the diversity and unity within God's peoples. People's God's people.
Speaker 1: I think we kind of went through this before, but
Speaker 1: we'll start out. We'll just go through a few here.
Speaker 1: We're gonna be talking about Ishkar. So. Ishkar, the ninth
Speaker 1: son of Jacob and Leah, was known for his agricultural
Speaker 1: abundance wisdom. The tribe was described as strong and industrious.
Speaker 1: Ishkar is a strong Donkey line down between sheep folds
Speaker 1: Genesis forty nine fourteen. We'll go Ruben. He was the
Speaker 1: firstborn of Jacob and Leah. Despite his birthright, Rubin lost
Speaker 1: his pre eminence due to an indiscretion with his father's concubine, Beliah.
Speaker 1: His tribe settled on the east side of the Jordan River.
Speaker 1: Reuben's significance is often seen as initial leadership role, which
Speaker 1: was later diminished. Benjamin is what we're going to be
Speaker 1: talking about as well, So let me just go to
Speaker 1: tribe Benjamin. Benjamin, the twelfth son of Jacob and Rachel,
Speaker 1: was the smallest tribe but known for its fierce warriors.
Speaker 1: The tribe's territory included Jerusalem, and it played a crucial
Speaker 1: role in Israel's history. The Apostle Paul, as significant figure
Speaker 1: in the New Testament, was from the tribe of Benjamin.
Speaker 1: Let me just highlight this and see Nephtali is another one.
Speaker 1: Let's go to Nephtali. Nephtali, the sixth son of Jacob
Speaker 1: and Bellah, settled in the fertile region of Galilee. The
Speaker 1: tribe is noted for its swiftness and valor in battle.
Speaker 1: Nephtali is a doe set free that bears beautiful fawns.
Speaker 1: The tribe's territory later became significant in the mystery in
Speaker 1: the Ministry of Jesus and then the family of Ephrium.
Speaker 1: So we have Ephrium and Manassa we're going to talk about.
Speaker 1: So let's go to that. Joseph, the eleventh son of
Speaker 1: Jacob and Rachel, received a double portion through his sons
Speaker 1: Ephrium and Manassai. Ephrium became the leader of the tribe
Speaker 1: of the Northern Kingdom of Israel, while Manassai was known
Speaker 1: for his law arch territory. Joseph's account is of suffering
Speaker 1: and redemption. Is a powerful narrative in God's providence. And
Speaker 1: let's see what else we go into. Asher. Let's check
Speaker 1: out Asher. Asher was the eighth son of Jacob and
Speaker 1: Zilpol was blessed with fertile land and prosperity. The tribe's
Speaker 1: territory is known for its olive tree production. Asher's food
Speaker 1: will be rich, he shall provide royal delicacies. All right,
Speaker 1: So I'll see if in eight we talked about Benjamin,
Speaker 1: so I kind of went over that, and I think
Speaker 1: we talked a little bit about the tribe of Levi
Speaker 1: and nine, Yeah, the Levites. So let's go to Levi
Speaker 1: real quick, so you guys can get it back in
Speaker 1: on that. The tribe of Levi was set apart for
Speaker 1: religious duties. Levi's descendants, particularly the Levites, were responsible for
Speaker 1: the tabernacle and lay to the temple services. Moses and
Speaker 1: Aaron were from this tribe, highlighting its spiritual significance at
Speaker 1: that time. The Lord Yahweh set up the tribe of
Speaker 1: Levi to carry the ark of the Covenant for the
Speaker 1: Lord Yahweh to stand before the Lord to minister and
Speaker 1: to pronounce blessings in his name, as they still do today.
Speaker 1: All right, it says that there. So let's go back
Speaker 1: to seven and we'll start at the family of Benjamin,
Speaker 1: and let me go back real quick. So I went
Speaker 1: over those just because we're going to be going over
Speaker 1: those in the next couple chapters. All right. Legacy and Heritage.
Speaker 1: The chapter underscores the importance of legacy and heritage. The
Speaker 1: names listed are not just historical records, but testimonies to
Speaker 1: faith and endurance. All right, So let's read a little
Speaker 1: further and then I'll go over the legacy and heritage.
Speaker 1: But before that, we'll go over a detailed account of
Speaker 1: what we just read in verses one through five. First,
Speaker 1: Chronicles one through five outlines the genealogy of the tribe
Speaker 1: of Ishkar, highlighting its growth into a strong, populous tribe
Speaker 1: of eighty seven thousand Mighty Men of Valor during David's reign.
Speaker 1: It emphasizes God's faithfulness and preserving increasing and strengthening in
Speaker 1: the tribe, transitioning from small beginnings to a significant battle
Speaker 1: ready force. Key meanings include divine faithfulness and increase. The
Speaker 1: passage records how the clan of Ishkar grew significantly, reflecting
Speaker 1: God's covenant promise of blessing and multiplication. Mighty Men of Valor.
Speaker 1: The eighty seven thousand men listed were skilled, courageous warriors,
Speaker 1: symbolizing the tribe's strength and importance in defending Israel. Record
Speaker 1: of heritage. The detailed genealogy reinforces the importance of tribal identity,
Speaker 1: family structure, and the preservation of God's people over generations
Speaker 1: and then contexts of growth. These verses, appearing during the
Speaker 1: time of David, highlight the strength of the northern tribes
Speaker 1: and show that even admits changing times, God preserves the
Speaker 1: lineage of his people. This section serves as a reminder
Speaker 1: of God's attention to detail, maintaining records, and raising up
Speaker 1: strength within families. All right, let's go there. Now, let's
Speaker 1: go to uh first chronicle seven, verse six. The family
Speaker 1: of Benjamin. The sons of Benjamin were Bellah, Beecher, and Jadeel.
Speaker 1: Three in all. The sons of Belah were esbon Uzzi, Uziel, Jeremov,
Speaker 1: and Erie. Five and all they were heads of their
Speaker 1: father's houses, and they were listed by their genealogies. Twenty
Speaker 1: two thousand and thirty four men of Valor. The sons
Speaker 1: of Bechkar were Zamora, Joe ash Eliezer, Eleoni, Amri, Jeremov, Albajah, Onanath,
Speaker 1: and Elia Elimth. All these were the sons of Bakar,
Speaker 1: and they were recorded by genealogy according to their generations
Speaker 1: heads of the father's houses. Twenty two hundred mighty men
Speaker 1: of Valor. The son of Jadeel was bell bill Hahn,
Speaker 1: and the sons of bill Hann were Jewish Jewish Gush,
Speaker 1: not Jewish, not Jewish, but g USh. Benjamin Ehud Chennah
Speaker 1: Zithan Tharasharrahish and ahush Ah wait a high Shashar a
Speaker 1: high Shashar. All these sons of Judio were heads of
Speaker 1: their father's house. There were seventeen thousand, two hundred mighty
Speaker 1: men of valor fit to go for war and battle.
Speaker 1: Shoe Pim and Hupim were the sons of her and
Speaker 1: Hushim were the sons of Ahir. Okay, so we went
Speaker 1: over that. So let me just go over some context
Speaker 1: in the legacy and heritage real quick, and then we'll
Speaker 1: go over a quick detail the account of what we
Speaker 1: just read. Let me just highlight verse thirteen, so I
Speaker 1: don't mess up like last week. There we go. I
Speaker 1: know where I'm at, all right. So, in the Biblical context,
Speaker 1: the concept of legacy and heritage are deeply intertwined with
Speaker 1: the themes of faith, covenant, and transmission of spiritual and
Speaker 1: moral values across generations. These themes are prevalent throughout scripture,
Speaker 1: emphasizing the importance of leaving a godly legacy and preserving
Speaker 1: a heritage that honors God. Legacy, the idea of legacy
Speaker 1: in the Bible, often relates to the spiritual and moral
Speaker 1: influence one leaves behind. Proverbs thirteen twenty two states a
Speaker 1: good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, but
Speaker 1: the sinner's wealth is laid up for the righteous. This
Speaker 1: verse highlights the importance of leaving a legacy that benefits
Speaker 1: future generations, not just materially, but spiritually and morally. The
Speaker 1: patriarchs of Israel, such as Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob are
Speaker 1: prime examples of individuals who left a significant legacy. God's
Speaker 1: covenant with Abraham, as recorded in Genesis twelve verses two
Speaker 1: through three, promised that through him all nations would be blessed.
Speaker 1: This covenantial promise was a spiritual legacy that extended beyond
Speaker 1: his immediate descendants to all who would come to fit
Speaker 1: In the New Testament, the apostle Paul speaks of spiritual
Speaker 1: legacy in terms of faith and teaching and two Timothy two.
Speaker 1: Verse two. Paul instructs Timothy and the things you have
Speaker 1: heard me in the presence of many witnesses, and trust
Speaker 1: to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others. Here,
Speaker 1: the legacy is the transmission of sound, doction and faithfulness
Speaker 1: to the Gospel message. Let's talk about heritage. Heritage in
Speaker 1: the Bible often refers to the inheritance of land, blessings,
Speaker 1: and spiritual promises. The Israelites inheritance of the promised land
Speaker 1: is a central theme in the Old Testament. In Deuteronomy four,
Speaker 1: verse twenty, Moses reminds the Israelites, but the Lord has
Speaker 1: taken you, brought you out of the iron furnace, out
Speaker 1: of Egypt, to be the people of his inheritance, as
Speaker 1: you are today. This heritage was not only a physical possession,
Speaker 1: but also a spiritual identity as God's chosen people. In
Speaker 1: Psalms one twenty seven, verses three through five, speaks of
Speaker 1: children as their heritage from the Lord. Behold, children are
Speaker 1: a heritage from the Lord Ah, the fruit of the
Speaker 1: moon a reward like arrows in the hand of a warrior.
Speaker 1: So are the children born in one's youth. Blessed is
Speaker 1: the man who quiver is full of them, whose quiver
Speaker 1: is full of them. This passage underscores the value of
Speaker 1: family and the responsibility to raise children, and the knowledge
Speaker 1: and fear of the Lord Yahweh. In the New Testament,
Speaker 1: believers are described as heirs of God's promises. Heirs of
Speaker 1: heirrors of God's promises. Roman's eight to seventeen states, and
Speaker 1: if we are children that are, then we are hers
Speaker 1: errors of God and co errors with Christ. And indeed
Speaker 1: we suffer with Him so that we may also be
Speaker 1: glorified with him. This spiritual heritage is the promise of
Speaker 1: eternal life and the blessings of being part of God's family.
Speaker 1: Intergenerational transmission. The Bible places significant emphasis on transmission of
Speaker 1: legacy and heritage through generations. Deuteronomy six Versus six through
Speaker 1: seven commands these words, I am commanding you today are
Speaker 1: to be upon your hearts, and you shall teach them
Speaker 1: diligently to your children, and speak to them when you
Speaker 1: sit at home, and when you walk along the road,
Speaker 1: when you lie down, and when you get up. This
Speaker 1: passage highlights the responsibility of parents to instill God's commandments
Speaker 1: and their children, ensuring the continuity of faith and obedience.
Speaker 1: The faith of Timothy, as mentioned in Two Timothy one,
Speaker 1: verse five, is an example of a legacy passed down
Speaker 1: through generations. I'm reminded of your sincere faith, which first
Speaker 1: lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice.
Speaker 1: And I am persuaded now lives in you. Also, this
Speaker 1: illustrates the impact of Godly heritage on an individual's faith journey.
Speaker 1: In summary, the Biblical concept of legacy and heritage emphasizes
Speaker 1: the importance of leaving a spiritual and moral influence that
Speaker 1: honors God and benefits future generations through the faithful transmission
Speaker 1: of God's promises, teachings, and values. Believers are called to
Speaker 1: ensure that their legacy and heritage reflect their commitment to
Speaker 1: God's covenant and his his eternal kingdom. Okay, so let's
Speaker 1: go over a detailed account of what we just read. First,
Speaker 1: Chronicles seven, verses six through twelve outlines the genealogy of
Speaker 1: the tribe of Benjamin, highlighting its growth, resilience, and military
Speaker 1: strength by listing the descendants of Bellaw, Bachar, and Jedeo
Speaker 1: jed Al. It emphasizes the tribe's recovery after early near
Speaker 1: extinction extinction events, identifying over fifty nine thousand mighty warriors
Speaker 1: who were crucial to Israel's structure, particularly during the era
Speaker 1: of King David significance of the tribe. This section emphasizes
Speaker 1: the importance of the Benjamin clan, proving that every clan
Speaker 1: Benjamin carried into Canaan survived into the monarchy. Key individuals
Speaker 1: the text list Belah meaning destruction, are de owing, perhaps
Speaker 1: reflecting the tumultuous history Bachar young Kamel or firstborn, and
Speaker 1: Jadeel God knows or known by God military strength. The
Speaker 1: passage emphasizes the military proudness of the tribe, with a
Speaker 1: total of fifty nine thousand and four to thirty four
Speaker 1: mighty warriors listed. Genealogy tiding verse twelve clarifies relationships with
Speaker 1: certain subclusters Shupim and Hupim within the tribe, reconciling in
Speaker 1: early records like Genesis forty six twenty one contexts. These
Speaker 1: genealogies demonstrate God's faithfulness to the northern tribes, maintaining the
Speaker 1: lineage of his people through centuries from Egypt to the
Speaker 1: Promised Land. Okay, next we're going to talk about the
Speaker 1: family of Natali. The sons of Natali were Jazil, Gooni, Jazir,
Speaker 1: and Shaloum, the sons of Bilha. Okay, and that's it.
Speaker 1: That's all they list on this one, not saying that's
Speaker 1: all the sons that they had or whatever. I don't
Speaker 1: know why. It just stops there, but let's read a
Speaker 1: little further into this so first, Chronicle seven thirteen lists
Speaker 1: of four sons of Naphtali, Jaesio, Gunid, Jaesir, and Shaloum,
Speaker 1: identifying them as descendants of Belah, Jacob's concubine. This brief
Speaker 1: genealogy serves to confirm the lineage, tribal continuity, and covenential
Speaker 1: inheritance of the tribe of Naphtali within Israel's structure. It
Speaker 1: emphasizes God's faithfulness in preserving every family lineal continuity. The
Speaker 1: verse confirms that despite the exile of the northern tribes,
Speaker 1: God remembers and records the lineage of each tribe, ensuring
Speaker 1: no family is truly lost significance of lineage. By listing
Speaker 1: the sons who are also recognized in Genesis forty six
Speaker 1: twenty four in numbers twenty six, forty eight through forty nine,
Speaker 1: the text provides a historical record validating the tribe's inheritance
Speaker 1: in the Promised Land. Focus on the marginalized, this verse
Speaker 1: highlights that these descendants came through the law a concubine,
Speaker 1: showcasing that God includes all branches of family line and
Speaker 1: his redemptive history connects into past and future. It bridges
Speaker 1: the patriarchs Jacob Bellah with the post exile community, reaffirming
Speaker 1: its identity as part of the unified Twelve Tribes. The
Speaker 1: genealogy in this chapter primarily functions to remind the returning
Speaker 1: exiles of their heritage and their place in God's ongoing plan.
Speaker 1: All right, so this is written to them, right but
Speaker 1: for us. So it's written to them for us something
Speaker 1: that we should recognize. And let me just put some
Speaker 1: chaps in on. Okay, there you go, all right, So
Speaker 1: now we're going to be on verse fourteen through nineteen.
Speaker 1: The family of Manassai. It says west, so it must
Speaker 1: be covering just the west. The descendants of Manassai, his
Speaker 1: Syrian concubine bore him Markshir, the father of Gilead, the
Speaker 1: father of Asbriel. Mattir took his wife, the sister of
Speaker 1: hoop Him and shoop Him, whose name was Makaw. The
Speaker 1: name of Gilead's grandson was Zelophad, but Zellohad or Zelo had,
Speaker 1: sorry Zelaphah had, but Zelafhah had begot only daughters. Mackay,
Speaker 1: the wife of Macar bore a son, and she called
Speaker 1: his name Parish. The name of his brother was Shirish,
Speaker 1: and his sons were Ulam and Rakim. The son of
Speaker 1: Ulamb was Badan. These were the descendants of Gilead, the
Speaker 1: son of Macar, the son of Manasi, his sister Pamela,
Speaker 1: keth boor Ishad, Abbiezer and mah Lah. And the sons
Speaker 1: of Shemidah were Ahn, Shechem, Lekhi, and Anium. Okay, so
Speaker 1: let's check out what we just read there. The First
Speaker 1: Chronicles seven verses fourteenth through nineteen, which we just read,
Speaker 1: records the genealogy of the tribe of Manassai, focusing on
Speaker 1: descendants through Macar and Gilead, including families that settled in Canaan.
Speaker 1: It highlights God's faithfulness in multiplying the tribe despite mixed
Speaker 1: Armine ancestry, showing how ordinary families of diverse origins fit
Speaker 1: into this covenant genealogical record. This passage, part of a larger,
Speaker 1: often condensed genealogical record of Israel's tribes, highlights the descendants
Speaker 1: of Manassites, a son of Joseph, the line of Manassa.
Speaker 1: It lists Asrael, Macar, Gilead, outlining families that received land
Speaker 1: and received land in the promised land. Inclusion of foreign heritage.
Speaker 1: Verse fourteen mentions Armine concubine who bore Macar, emphasizing that
Speaker 1: God's covenant promises included people from diverse backgrounds, reflecting a broader, inclusive,
Speaker 1: redemptive plan. Significant names. The mention of specific names in
Speaker 1: some interpretations daughters like Aha and Verse eighteen, which sometimes
Speaker 1: interpreted as a sister or place name, highlights the importance
Speaker 1: of individual, historical and family lines of God's story. Geographical context.
Speaker 1: These verses refer to family of the half tribe of
Speaker 1: Manassa that settled on the west side of the Jordan
Speaker 1: River and contrast to others in Gilead. So that's why
Speaker 1: it says the family of Manassai west okay. So that
Speaker 1: now let's go ahead and go down here to verse
Speaker 1: twenty through twenty eight. It's going to be talking about
Speaker 1: the family of Ephriam, the brother of Manassa. The sons
Speaker 1: of Ephrium were shul al Wait, Shihula, shoe la La
Speaker 1: buried his son Tahath, his son Elidah, his son to Hath,
Speaker 1: his son Zabad, his son shue La La Shutha Llah
Speaker 1: his son is Zir and Iliad. The men of Gath,
Speaker 1: who were born in the land killed them because they
Speaker 1: came down to take away their cattle. Then Ephrium, their father,
Speaker 1: mourned many days, and his brethren came to comfort him.
Speaker 1: Then they went to his wife. She conceived in Bora's son,
Speaker 1: and he called him Bariah because tragedy had come upon
Speaker 1: his house. But his daughter was Sharrah, who built lower
Speaker 1: and upper Beth Haran and Uzin Sharrah and Repha was
Speaker 1: his son. As well as reship reship what is it reship?
Speaker 1: And to law his son Taha his son, and Ladan
Speaker 1: his son, Amahu his son, Elishama his son, None his son,
Speaker 1: and Joshua his son. Now their possessions of dwelling places
Speaker 1: were Bethel and its towns to the east, Nuran to
Speaker 1: the west, Gazir and its towns, Shechem and its towns,
Speaker 1: as far as Aya and its towns, and by the
Speaker 1: borders of the children of Manassai were beth Sheen and
Speaker 1: its towns, to Knock and its towns, Megado in its towns,
Speaker 1: Dora and its towns, and these dwelt the children of
Speaker 1: Joseph and the son of Israel, sorry, children of Joseph,
Speaker 1: the son of Israel. Okay, so, the son of Jacob
Speaker 1: all right so. In First Chronicles seven twenty through twenty
Speaker 1: eight records the genealogy at Ephrium, highlighting God's covenant faithfulness
Speaker 1: despite profound tragedy. It recounts Ephrium losing his sons in
Speaker 1: the cattle raid near Gath, his subsequent mourning, and the
Speaker 1: birth of Bariah, whose lineage eventually leads to Joshua, which
Speaker 1: we know Joshua write the Book of Joshua, The Conquer
Speaker 1: of Canaan. This narrative emphasizes restoration and the continuation of
Speaker 1: God's purpose through generations okay, tragedy and restoration. Ephrium's mourning
Speaker 1: over his killed sons Iszir and Iliad is followed by
Speaker 1: the birth of Bariah, showing how God brings life and
Speaker 1: hope down out of deep sorrow. The genealogical preservation the
Speaker 1: Passes list nine generations from Ephrium down to Joshua, ensuring
Speaker 1: the lineage is a key leader is preserved. Ensuring the
Speaker 1: lineage of a key leader is preserved. The rise of
Speaker 1: Joshua the genealogy highlights that Joshua the son of Nun
Speaker 1: descends from the line of bria A, Beriah Buriah, emphasizing
Speaker 1: that God prepared a leader for Israel's future even after
Speaker 1: early setbacks. Territorial Inheritance, Verses twenty eight through twenty nine
Speaker 1: outlined the eras the areas Ephrium descendants settled, including Bethel
Speaker 1: and Shechem. God's fulfilling God's promise of land to Abraham's descendants.
Speaker 1: The role of women. The passes notes Shariah, a daughter
Speaker 1: of Ephriam, who built several cities, demonstrating the important role
Speaker 1: of women and establishing the nation. This section serves as
Speaker 1: a reminder to the post ex Excelic community that exil
Speaker 1: it's like Exlek community that God is sovereign over history,
Speaker 1: works through human tragedy, and is faithful to his promises
Speaker 1: across generations. Okay, so there we go there, and then
Speaker 1: next we're going to read the family of Asher. Verse
Speaker 1: thirty says the sons of Asher were im Nah ishfah
Speaker 1: Ish v Bariyah and their sons Sarah. The sons of
Speaker 1: Bariah were Heber and Malachi Malchai Maknot's Malkiel whose father
Speaker 1: was Burzath, and Heber Begot, Jafflett, Shomer, Hotham, and their
Speaker 1: sister Shua. The sons of Jafflet were Passash, Bim, Hail
Speaker 1: and Ashfath. These were the children of Jeff Flett. The
Speaker 1: sons of Shamir were a High, Roga, Jehubah, and Aram.
Speaker 1: And the sons and brother of Helim were Zofah, em Nah, Shalish,
Speaker 1: and Amal. The sons of Zopah were Shua, Harper, Wait, Harnafeer, Shul, brie, Im, Rah, Bazir,
Speaker 1: had Shama, Shilshaw, Jithran, and Barrah. The sons of Jeetha
Speaker 1: were Jahuni, Pishpah, and Arah. The sons of Ullah were Arah,
Speaker 1: Aneil and Rizzia. All these were the children of Asher,
Speaker 1: heads of their father's house, choice men, mighty, men of valor,
Speaker 1: chief leaders, and they were recorded by genealogies. Among the
Speaker 1: army fit for battle. Their number was twenty six thousand. Wow.
Speaker 1: So we'll check out a detail account of what we
Speaker 1: just read. So first, chronicle seven thirty through forty outlines
Speaker 1: the genealogy of the tribe of Asher, highlighting the family strength, leaders,
Speaker 1: and military strength. Twenty six thousand warriors during a period
Speaker 1: of restoration This record reinforces God's faithfulness to all twelve tribes,
Speaker 1: including those in the Northern Kingdom, affirming their identity and
Speaker 1: contribution to Israel's history, key aspects and meaning divine faithfulness.
Speaker 1: The inclusion of Asher, a northern tribe, demonstrates that God's
Speaker 1: covenant promises extend to the entire nation, not just Judah,
Speaker 1: providing hope for unity historical continuity. The passage links the
Speaker 1: post's exotic community back to their patriarchal roots, confirming their
Speaker 1: legitimacy and heritage, military strength, and leadership. The text describes
Speaker 1: the descendants as choice, valiant, and mighty men, including the
Speaker 1: in verse forty that indicating the tribe's strength and re readiness.
Speaker 1: Specific details the listing includes the son of Asher, their
Speaker 1: sister Sarah Sarah, a rare mention of a woman emphasizing
Speaker 1: her significance, and their descendants detailed on the role as
Speaker 1: clan leaders. Asher's lineage is links to its fertile oil
Speaker 1: producing territory mentioned in Deuteronomy thirty three twenty four in
Speaker 1: northern coastal region. This geology serves as to remind the
Speaker 1: post exotic readers that they are part of a larger
Speaker 1: sustained and promised people, with God keeping track of every
Speaker 1: family or whether famous or forgotten, there we go, So
Speaker 1: let's go ahead and check out some divine order. The
Speaker 1: structured genealogies reflects God's order and purpose and history, reminding
Speaker 1: us that He is sovereign over all generations. Divine order.
Speaker 1: Divine order refers to the arrangement and organization established by
Speaker 1: God in the universe, encompassing both its natural natural world
Speaker 1: and the spiritual realm. It is the principle that God
Speaker 1: has a specific plan purpose for creation, and everything operates
Speaker 1: according to his sovereign will and design. The concept is
Speaker 1: rooted in the belief that God is a God of order,
Speaker 1: not chaos, and his creation reflects his orderly nature. Biblical foundation,
Speaker 1: The concept of divine order is woven throughout scriptures, beginning
Speaker 1: with the creation account in Genesis one, Verses one through
Speaker 1: two states in the beginning, God created the heavens and
Speaker 1: the earth. Now the earth was formless and void, and
Speaker 1: darkness was over the face of the surface of the deep.
Speaker 1: It's darkness will over the face of the waters, and
Speaker 1: the spirit of God was hovering over the face of
Speaker 1: the waters. From this initial state of chaos. God brings
Speaker 1: order through his creative acts, culminating the creation of humanity
Speaker 1: and his image in Genesis one twenty seven. The orderliness
Speaker 1: of creation is further emphasized in the passage such as
Speaker 1: Psalms one four twenty four. How many of your work, O, Lord,
Speaker 1: Yahweh and wisdom have you made them? All? The earth
Speaker 1: is full of your creatures. This verse highlights the wisdom
Speaker 1: and intentionality behind God's creation, reflecting his divine order, Divine
Speaker 1: order and human relationships. Divine order extends to human relationships
Speaker 1: and sociuld old structures of societal structures. In the family,
Speaker 1: God has established roles and responsibilities to maintain harmony and
Speaker 1: reflect his order. In Ephesians five twenty two through twenty five,
Speaker 1: instructs wives submit to your husbands as to the Lord,
Speaker 1: for the husband is the head of the wife, as
Speaker 1: Christ is the head of the Church, his body, of
Speaker 1: which he is the Savior. Now as the church submits
Speaker 1: to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands
Speaker 1: and everything. Husbands love your wife, just as Christ loved
Speaker 1: the Church and gave himself up for her. Similarly, in
Speaker 1: the church, God has appointed leaders to guide and shepherd
Speaker 1: as people in one. Corinthians fourteen thirty three states, for
Speaker 1: God is not a god of disorder, but of peace,
Speaker 1: as in all all churches of all the saints. This
Speaker 1: verse underscores the importance of order within the church community,
Speaker 1: reflecting God's character divine order in governance. The principle of
Speaker 1: divine order also applies to governance and authority. Romans thirteen
Speaker 1: one through two teaches everyone must submit himself to the
Speaker 1: governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which
Speaker 1: is from God. The authorities that exist zist have been
Speaker 1: appointed by God. Consequently, whoever resists authorities opposing what God
Speaker 1: is said in place, and those who do so, will
Speaker 1: bring judgment on themselves. This passage affirms that God establishes
Speaker 1: authorities to maintain order and justice in society, divine order
Speaker 1: in the spiritual realm and the spiritual realm. In the
Speaker 1: spiritual realm and the spiritual realm, divine order is evident
Speaker 1: in the hierarchy of angels, in the structure of heaven
Speaker 1: the kingdom. Colossians one sixteen declares for in Him, speaking
Speaker 1: of Jesus, all things were created in heaven and on earth,
Speaker 1: visible and indivisible, Whether thrones or dominions, or rulers or authorities.
Speaker 1: All things were created through Him and for him. This
Speaker 1: verse highlights the ordered nature of the spiritual realm with
Speaker 1: Christ as a supreme authority. Conclusion, the concept of divine
Speaker 1: order is integral to understanding God's nature and his purpose
Speaker 1: for creation. It is a reflection of his wisdom, sovereignty,
Speaker 1: and desire for harmony in all aspects of life. Through
Speaker 1: divine order, God reveals his character and provides a framework
Speaker 1: for living in accordance with his will. Awesome, So we're
Speaker 1: done with the chapter seven, So we will go ahead
Speaker 1: and read go over some practical applications for the chapter.
Speaker 1: Value of every individual, just as each name in the
Speaker 1: genealogy has significance, every person today has a role in
Speaker 1: God's plan. We should value and encourage one another in
Speaker 1: our unique callings. Next, we have faithfulness in our generation.
Speaker 1: Like the tribes of Israel, we were called to be
Speaker 1: faithful in our generation, passing on the legacy to faith
Speaker 1: of faith to the next. Next, we have trust in
Speaker 1: God's sovereignty. In times of uncertainty, we can trust in
Speaker 1: God's sovereign plan, knowing that he is working through history
Speaker 1: to fulfill his purpose, and then we'll go over some
Speaker 1: connections to additional scriptures. We have Genesis twelve, verses one
Speaker 1: through three, God's promised to Abraham, which is foundational to
Speaker 1: the genealogies and the unfolding of his covenant. Then we
Speaker 1: have Hebrews eleven, verse thirty nine through forty, the faith
Speaker 1: of those who came before us, highlighting the continuity of
Speaker 1: God's plan through generations. And then we have Romans eight
Speaker 1: twenty eight, assurance that God's works all God works all
Speaker 1: things together for good, reflecting his sovereign control over history. Okay,
Speaker 1: so there we go. Now let me just jump to
Speaker 1: chapter eight. Now, so let me jump to chapter eight
Speaker 1: on the screen, and I'm just gonna go over a
Speaker 1: quick introduction to chapter eight. Here we go. So, first,
Speaker 1: Chronicles eight presents an elaborate list of names, diving deep
Speaker 1: into the genealogical lineage of the tribe of Benjamin. This
Speaker 1: chapter serves as a historical record, preserving names, families, and
Speaker 1: their descendants. It's an essential exploration of the tribal heritage
Speaker 1: of Israel and the family ties that bind them together.
Speaker 1: So let me just jump down here before we start
Speaker 1: the importance of genealogy. I think we went over there before,
Speaker 1: but I'll just go ahead, and genealogies in the Bible,
Speaker 1: such as First Chronicles eight, underscore the continuity of God's
Speaker 1: promise through generations. They remind us of God's faithfulness, of
Speaker 1: God's faithfulness to his covenant people. Okay, just so we
Speaker 1: know that the tribe of Benjamin. This chapter focuses on
Speaker 1: the descendants of Benjamin, emphasizing the tribe's significance in Israel's history.
Speaker 1: Benjamin was the youngest son of Jacob, yet his descendants
Speaker 1: played crucial roles in the nation's story. So let me
Speaker 1: just go over this real quick before we start digging
Speaker 1: into this chapter. The tribe of Benjamin holds a significant
Speaker 1: place in the history of Israel as one of the
Speaker 1: twelve tribes descending from Jacob, also known as Israel. Benjamin
Speaker 1: was the youngest son of Jacob and his beloved wife Rachel.
Speaker 1: His birth is recorded in Genesis thirty five sixteen through eighteen,
Speaker 1: where Rachel names him Benani, meaning son of mine I
Speaker 1: sorrow before she dies in childbirth. However, Jacob renames him Benjamin,
Speaker 1: meaning son of the right hand. Territory and location the
Speaker 1: territory allotted to the tribe of Benjamin was strategically located
Speaker 1: between the tribes of Judah to the south and Ephrium
Speaker 1: to the north. This central position is described in Joshua
Speaker 1: eighteen eleven through twenty eight, where the boundaries of Benjamin's
Speaker 1: inheritance are detailed. The land included significant cities such as Jericho, Bethel, Gibbeon,
Speaker 1: and Jerusalem, although Jerusalem was not fully under Israelite control
Speaker 1: until later history. Significant historical significance, the tribe of Benjamin
Speaker 1: played a crucial role in several key biblical events. One
Speaker 1: of the most notable figures is the tribe of the
Speaker 1: tribe is King Saul, the first king of Israel. As
Speaker 1: mentioned in First Samuel nine, Verses one through two. Saul's
Speaker 1: reign marked the transition from the period of the judges
Speaker 1: to the establishment of the monarchy. Another significant event involving
Speaker 1: the tribe and the is the Civil War described in
Speaker 1: Judges nineteen, chapter nineteen through chapter twenty one. The incident
Speaker 1: began with a grievous crime committed in Gibbah, a Benjamite city,
Speaker 1: leading to the conflict between Benjamin and the other Israelite tribes.
Speaker 1: The war nearly led to the tribe's extinction, but the
Speaker 1: remaining Benjamites were preserved through a series of measures to
Speaker 1: ensure their survival and continuity noble figures. Apart from King Saul,
Speaker 1: the tribe Benjamin produced several other notable figures, such as
Speaker 1: Mordecai and Esther. Key figures in the Book of Esther
Speaker 1: were Benjaminites, who played pivotal roles in saving the Jewish
Speaker 1: people from destruction during the Persian Empire. The apostle Paul,
Speaker 1: originally named Saul, was also from the tribe of Benjamin,
Speaker 1: as he himself states in Philippians three, verse five, circumcised
Speaker 1: on the eighth day of the people of Israel of
Speaker 1: the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrews of Hebrews. As to
Speaker 1: the law of Pharisee. Prophetic messianic connections, the tribe of
Speaker 1: Benjamin is mentioned in various prophetic contexts. In the Blessings
Speaker 1: of Jacob, Benjamin is described as a ravenous wolf in
Speaker 1: Genesis forty nine twenty seven, which some interpret as a
Speaker 1: reference to the tribe's warrior nature and its future military exploits.
Speaker 1: Moses's blessing in Deuteronomy thirty through twelve highlights Benjamin's favored status, saying,
Speaker 1: let the beloved of the Lord rest secure in him,
Speaker 1: for he shields him all day long. And the one
Speaker 1: of the Lord Yahweh loves rest between his shoulders. Cultural
Speaker 1: and religious contributions. The tribe's central location contributed to its
Speaker 1: involvement in religious and cultural developments in Israel. The city
Speaker 1: of Gibeon, within Benjamin's territory, was a significant religious center
Speaker 1: during the time of the United Monarchy. Additionally, the proximity
Speaker 1: of Jerusalem allowed the Benjamines to play a role in
Speaker 1: the religious life of the nation, especially after the establishment
Speaker 1: of the Temple of Solomon. Legacy. Despite its small size,
Speaker 1: the Tribe of Benjamin the Tribe of Benjamin's Legacy is
Speaker 1: marked by its resilience and contributions to Israel's history. Its
Speaker 1: members were known for its bravery and skill and battle.
Speaker 1: It's seen in passages like Judges twenty verse sixteen, which
Speaker 1: describes the left handed warriors of Benjamin. The tribes enduring
Speaker 1: legacy is also reflected in its association with key biblical
Speaker 1: figures who shape the course of Israel's history and early
Speaker 1: Christian Church. Excuse me, sorry, my throat was itching there.
Speaker 1: So once we get to verses thirty three through forty,
Speaker 1: we'll go over Sall's lineage. So make sure I know
Speaker 1: him there. Let me get a drink, right, so let
Speaker 1: me just go ahead and read these for you, and
Speaker 1: once we get down to verse thirty three, I'll go
Speaker 1: over Sall's lineage. The family tree of King Saul of Benjamin.
Speaker 1: Now Benjamin begot Bellah his first born. This is a
Speaker 1: first Chronicles eight, verse one. Okay, guys, Now Benjamin begot
Speaker 1: Belah his first born, ash Bell the second, Aharah the third,
Speaker 1: Naha the fourth, and Withfa the fifth. The sons of
Speaker 1: Belaw were Adar, Ghira, Aba hood Abashua, Naman Ahua, Jira,
Speaker 1: Chef a Fan and Huram. These were the sons of Ehud,
Speaker 1: who were the heads of the father's houses and the
Speaker 1: inhabitants of Jibba, and who forced them to move to
Speaker 1: Manahath Nah man Nah, man Aha and Ghira were forced
Speaker 1: them who forced them to move. He begot Uzah and Ahoud.
Speaker 1: Also Shaharahim had children. It's Shaha Raim had children in
Speaker 1: the country of Moab after he had sent away Ushim
Speaker 1: and Barrah Barrah bah Rah his wives by Haidosh his
Speaker 1: wife Begot Joe bab Zabiah, Mishah, Malcolm, juez U, Sakayah
Speaker 1: and Mirahmah. These were the sons of the heads of
Speaker 1: the father's houses, and by Ushim he Begat Abatub and
Speaker 1: el Pal his sons. The sons of El Pao were
Speaker 1: Eber Misham and Shmid who built Ono in Lad with
Speaker 1: its towns, and Bariyah and Shermah, who were heads of
Speaker 1: their father's houses of the inhabitants of a Hygalon who
Speaker 1: drove out the inhabitants of gath Ohio, Shashah, Jeer Moth, Zabadiah,
Speaker 1: a rad Idier, Michael's Is, Pah and Joha were sons
Speaker 1: of Bariah, Zebadiah, Marshal Mushu, lamb his key, Habir Is Mari,
Speaker 1: Jesaliah and Johan were the sons of Illipal, jaquem Uh Zatre,
Speaker 1: Zabdi Elleni, Zilathi, Eliel, Adiah, Bariah and shim Rath were
Speaker 1: the sons of Shamai Ishapan, Eber aliel adan Abdon, Zachary,
Speaker 1: zach Rai or Sorry Ziri, Hanam, Hanaiah, hannaniah Iliam, Otha, Thi,
Speaker 1: jah If, Dayah and Paniel were the sons of Shashakh
Speaker 1: Sham Sharai, shehriah Athaliah, jah Reshshaiah, Elijah and Ziki were
Speaker 1: the sons of Jarrohem. These were the heads of the
Speaker 1: father's houses by their generations chief men. These dwelt in Jerusalem.
Speaker 1: Now the father of Gibeon, whose wife was Makaiah, dwelt
Speaker 1: in Gibeon, and his firstborn son was Abdon then Zir
Speaker 1: Keish Bail Nadab Gadour Ohio, Zakir mick Lough who begot Shamaiah.
Speaker 1: They also dwelt alongside their relatives in Jerusalem with their
Speaker 1: brethren near Begot Kish Kish Begot Saul, Saul, Begot Jonathan, Malchushua,
Speaker 1: Wait Malchushua, Abinadab and Eshbaal. The sons of Jonathan was
Speaker 1: Mara Ball Mara Baal, Begot Makaiah. The sons of Makaiah
Speaker 1: were Pitthal, Malik, Tarah, Ajas and Mahas. Begot Jehodiah, Our
Speaker 1: Jeho Adiah, Jehoedah, Begot alameth asthma Veth and Zimri Zimri
Speaker 1: Begot Mosa, Mosa, Begot Benaiah, wait, Rapha ha Rafah his son,
Speaker 1: Eliash his son, and Azeal his son. Let's stop there
Speaker 1: real quick. We'll stop at verse thirty eight so we
Speaker 1: can read a little further into Saul's generation, real quick,
Speaker 1: Saul's lineage. You know what we'll finish. We'll go all
Speaker 1: the way to forty. So Aziel had sons whose name
Speaker 1: this is verse thirty eight that we're going to read.
Speaker 1: Now we're going to go to forty. So let's do that.
Speaker 1: Aziel had six sons who names were these Azrakham, bou
Speaker 1: cheru Ishmael, Shariah, Obadiah, and Hainan. All these were the
Speaker 1: sons of Iszel, and the sons of Ishek his brother
Speaker 1: were Ulam his first born, Joush the second, and Eliphat
Speaker 1: Elflet the third. The sons of Ulam were mighty men
Speaker 1: of valor archers. They had many sons and grandsons, one
Speaker 1: hundred and fifty and all they were the sons of Benjamin.
Speaker 1: So let's look at the SAAL's lineage. Verses thirty three
Speaker 1: through forty detailed the lineage of Saul, Israel's first king.
Speaker 1: This highlights the historical and spiritual significance of Saul's family
Speaker 1: and their impact on Israel's monarchy. Saul's lineage. Let's go
Speaker 1: over that. Saul, the first King of Israel, is a
Speaker 1: significant figure in the Biblical history, and his lineage is
Speaker 1: rooted in the tribe of Benjamin. The tribe of Benjamin
Speaker 1: is one of the twelve tribes of Israel, descended from
Speaker 1: Jacob's youngest son, Benjamin. Saul's ancestry is detailed in the
Speaker 1: Old Testament, providing insight into his family background and the
Speaker 1: tribal affiliation. The tribe of Benjamin holds a unique position
Speaker 1: among the tribes of Israel, known for their valor and
Speaker 1: skill in battle. The Benjamines were a small but formidable tribe.
Speaker 1: In Genesis thirty five twenty four, Benjamin is listed as
Speaker 1: one of the sons of Jacob and Rachel, making him
Speaker 1: a full brother of Joseph. The tribe's territory was located
Speaker 1: between the tribes of Judah and Ephrium, a strategically significant
Speaker 1: area that included the city of Jerusalem. Kish, father of Saul.
Speaker 1: Saul's father, Kish was introduced in First Samuel nine, verses
Speaker 1: one through two. Now there was a man in a
Speaker 1: Benjamin whose name was Kish son of a Biel, the
Speaker 1: son of Zoror, the son of Beccarath, the son of
Speaker 1: aphaia A Benjamine, a mighty man of Valor. He had
Speaker 1: a son named Saul, a choice and handsome young man
Speaker 1: who was who was no one more handsome among the
Speaker 1: Israelites than he, and he stood a head taller than
Speaker 1: any other people. Kish is descendant described as a man
Speaker 1: of wealth influence within the tribe of Benjamin, indicating that
Speaker 1: Saul came from a family of some prominence genealogical line.
Speaker 1: The genealogical line of Saul is further elaborated in First
Speaker 1: Chronicles eight, verse thirty three and First Chronicles nine, verse
Speaker 1: thirty nine, which state Neer was the father of kish
Speaker 1: Kiss was the father of Saul, and Saul was the
Speaker 1: father of Jonathan, Malachi, Shua, and Benedab and Eshball. The
Speaker 1: lineage highlight Saul's direct descendant from Near, establishing his place
Speaker 1: within the border the broader family structure of the tribe
Speaker 1: of Benjamin Saul's sons. Saul had several sons, the most
Speaker 1: notable being Jonathan, who is renowned for his close relationship
Speaker 1: with David, the future King of Israel. Jonathan's loyalty to
Speaker 1: David despite his father. Saul's animosity towards David is a
Speaker 1: testament of his character and faithfulness. Saul's other sons, Malachi,
Speaker 1: Shua and Abinadab and esh Bel also known as Ishbasheth
Speaker 1: s boss Heath, played various roles in the events following
Speaker 1: Sal's reign. Tribal significance. The Tribe of Benjamin's significance is
Speaker 1: underscored by the fact that Israel's first king was chosen
Speaker 1: among them. This choice reflects God's sovereign will and the
Speaker 1: fulfillment of his promise for Israel. Despite the eventual decline
Speaker 1: in Sal's dynasty, the Tribe of Benjamin continue to play
Speaker 1: a vital role in Israel's history, particularly during the period
Speaker 1: of the divided Kingdom and the return from exile conclusion.
Speaker 1: Sal's lineage, rooted in the Tribe of Benjamin, provides a
Speaker 1: backdrop for understanding his rise to kingship and the subsequent
Speaker 1: events of his reign. His family's prominence and the tribe's
Speaker 1: maritual are martial reputations that the stage for Saul's initial
Speaker 1: success as the king, even as his personal failings and
Speaker 1: disobedience to God led to his downfall. The legacy of
Speaker 1: Saul's lineage is intertwined within the broader narrative of Israel's
Speaker 1: history and God's unfolding plan for his people. Okay, next
Speaker 1: we have the detailed genealogies reflect God's sovereign hand in history,
Speaker 1: orchestrating events and lineage to fulfill his purpose. We'll look
Speaker 1: a little deeper into God's sovereignty. Real quick, this was
Speaker 1: all one continuous This chapter is like one continuous read. Okay,
Speaker 1: so I went all the way through. So we'll go
Speaker 1: over some of these notes and then we'll do a
Speaker 1: detailed description of what we just read. We'll do our
Speaker 1: practical applications, and then we'll do some verses that connect
Speaker 1: to this chapter eight. Okay, so definition and scope God's
Speaker 1: sovereignty will look a little deeper into that refers to
Speaker 1: a supreme power and authority over all creation. It encompasses
Speaker 1: his ability to govern the universe and execute his will
Speaker 1: without any external influence or hindrance. This concept is foundational
Speaker 1: to understanding God's nature and his relationship with the world.
Speaker 1: Biblical foundation. The Bible consistently affirms God's sovereignty in Isaiah
Speaker 1: forty six, verses nine through ten, God declares, I am God,
Speaker 1: and there is no other. I am God, and there
Speaker 1: is none like me. Declaring the end, from the beginning
Speaker 1: and from ancient times what is still to come, I say,
Speaker 1: my purpose will stand in all my good pleasure, I
Speaker 1: will accomplish. This passage highlights God's unique ability to declare
Speaker 1: and accomplish his purpose, and the New Testament Ephesians one,
Speaker 1: verse eleven states in him we are also chosen as
Speaker 1: God's own, having been predestined according to the plan of
Speaker 1: Him who works out everything by the counsel of his will.
Speaker 1: This verse underscores the belief that God orchestrates all events
Speaker 1: according to his divine plan. Attributes of sovereignty omnipotence. God's
Speaker 1: sovereignty is closely linked to his omnipotence, meaning he possesses
Speaker 1: unlimited power. Jeremiah proclaims in Jeremiah thirty two seventeen, Ah
Speaker 1: Lord God, you have made the heavens and the earth
Speaker 1: by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too
Speaker 1: difficult for you. Omniscience, I guess it is omnience. Omnience.
Speaker 1: I don't know how to say this. Omniscience. I guess
Speaker 1: omni since god sovereignty is also tied to his omniscience
Speaker 1: also known as nature. Okay, I guess omniscience. Psalms one
Speaker 1: seven states great is our Lord, mighty empower, understanding has
Speaker 1: no limit. Next, we have providence. God's sovereignty is evident
Speaker 1: in his providential care for creation. Matthew ten twenty nine
Speaker 1: through thirty one illustrates this are not two sparrows sold
Speaker 1: for a penny, yet not one of them will fall
Speaker 1: to the ground apart from the will of your father.
Speaker 1: And even the very hairs on your head are all numbered,
Speaker 1: so do not be afraid. You are worth more than
Speaker 1: many sparrows. So every hair on your head is numbered.
Speaker 1: And even though we get older and we start losing
Speaker 1: our hair, I'm not really losing mind too much yet,
Speaker 1: but still it's coming. Though. Maybe maybe I'll keep this
Speaker 1: head of hair. We'll think about it. But the very
Speaker 1: hairs on your head are all numbered, so that's very interesting,
Speaker 1: and we're obviously worth more than many sparrows. Okay, we
Speaker 1: got to understand that human responsibility and free will by
Speaker 1: God as sovereign. The Bible also teaches human responsibility and
Speaker 1: free will. This is a complex interplay where God's sovereign
Speaker 1: will will and human choices coexist. Proverbs nineteen verse Proverbs sixteen,
Speaker 1: verse nine reflects this balance. A man's heart plans his course,
Speaker 1: but the Lord Yahweh determines his steps. Sovereignty and salvation.
Speaker 1: God's sovereignty is particularly emphasized in the context of salvation.
Speaker 1: Romans nine fifteen through sixteen states, for he has for
Speaker 1: he says to Moses, I will have mercy on whom
Speaker 1: I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom
Speaker 1: I have compassion. So then it does not depend on
Speaker 1: a man's desire or effort, but God's mercy. This passage
Speaker 1: highlights God's sovereign choice and granting mercy and salvation sovereignty
Speaker 1: in history. Throughout history, God's sovereignty is evident in his
Speaker 1: contry over nations and events. Daniel two twenty one declares
Speaker 1: he changes the times and seasons. He removes kings and
Speaker 1: establishes them. He gives wisdom to the rise and knowledge
Speaker 1: to the discerning. Worship and trust. Recognizing God's sovereignty leads
Speaker 1: to worship and trust. Psalm's one of three nineteen affirms
Speaker 1: the Lord Yahweh has established his throne in the heaven,
Speaker 1: and his kingdom rules overall. Believers are called the trust
Speaker 1: in God's sovereign rule, knowing that He works all things
Speaker 1: for good Romans eight twenty eight conclusion. God's sovereignty is
Speaker 1: a central theme in the scripture, affirming his ultimate authority
Speaker 1: and control over all things. It provides believers with assurance
Speaker 1: and hope, knowing that God's purposes will ultimately prevail. All right,
Speaker 1: so that's the end of the chapter. Let's go go
Speaker 1: ahead and do a detailed account of what we just read. First,
Speaker 1: Chronicles eight one through forty provides a detailed, often complex
Speaker 1: genealogy of the tribe of Benjamin, focusing on the restoration, prominence,
Speaker 1: prominence in Jerusalem, and the family line of Israel's first king, Saul.
Speaker 1: It highlights God's grace in raising up a diminished tribe
Speaker 1: nearly destroyed in Judges, and emphasizes the importance of lineage
Speaker 1: leadership and maintaining ties to the Holy City, restoration and grace.
Speaker 1: The tribe of Benjamin was reduced to only six hundred
Speaker 1: men during the period of Judges Judges twenty, but this
Speaker 1: chapter shows their remarkable recovery and growth. It highlights that
Speaker 1: God can raise up and use what seems small, weaker,
Speaker 1: insignificant for his purposes. Emphasis on Jerusalem. The text repeatedly
Speaker 1: mentions Benjamin's living in Jerusalem, First Chronicles eight twenty eight,
Speaker 1: reinforcing their role in the city and the temple's history,
Speaker 1: even though it was captured by David's tribe Judah. The
Speaker 1: line of King Saul. The chapter gives significant attention to
Speaker 1: the lineage of Saul, the first King of Israel, and
Speaker 1: his son Jonathan. This sets the stage for historical narrative
Speaker 1: of First Chronicles ten, which begins with the death of Saul.
Speaker 1: Significance of names. The preservation of these names, many otherwise unknown,
Speaker 1: signifies that God keeps the memory of his people alive.
Speaker 1: Mighty men of Valor. The chapter concludes by highlighting the
Speaker 1: descendants of Ulem, specifically noting their skill as mighty men
Speaker 1: of Valor and archers. First Chronicles eight, verse forty emphasises
Speaker 1: the tribe strength. What's the contextual purpose? Guys, I am
Speaker 1: shouting yan, which I do not like to do with you. Guys.
Speaker 1: I apologize. I had a very long day to day.
Speaker 1: I went to the library my kids about eleven excuse
Speaker 1: me to meet with my kid's teacher, and then we
Speaker 1: went to the mall after that, and we we spent
Speaker 1: about five or six hours at the mall, at the
Speaker 1: Ontario Mills Mall, and got to eat some amazing steak,
Speaker 1: which was cool, you know, got to take my wife
Speaker 1: out for steak. We were celebrating something and then well
Speaker 1: it was cool. But we spent about five hours or
Speaker 1: something or four hours, I don't know. We got home
Speaker 1: at about five o'clock. So sorry about the yawn. Please
Speaker 1: excuse me. I'll do my best not to do that.
Speaker 1: What's the contextual purpose? Written post exile, likely by Ezra,
Speaker 1: this genealogy was intended to motivate the returning Benjamines to
Speaker 1: work with the tribe of Judah and rebuilding the temple
Speaker 1: and restoring the nation, highlighting their shared history and the
Speaker 1: aphortance of their ancestral land. It also serves as a
Speaker 1: reminder that even in a broken family line, god fulfills
Speaker 1: his promises perfect So we'll go over some practical applications.
Speaker 1: That is the end of chapter eight. The end of
Speaker 1: chapter eight, let's do some practical applications. Value of heritage,
Speaker 1: reflect on your own spiritual heritage, and the legacy you
Speaker 1: are building for your future generations. How can you honor
Speaker 1: and continue the faith of those who came before you. Next,
Speaker 1: trust in God's plan. Just as God worked through the
Speaker 1: generations of Benjamin, Trust that He is working through the
Speaker 1: details of your life, even when they seem mundane and insignificant. Next,
Speaker 1: we have roll in God's story. Recognize that each person
Speaker 1: as a role in God's redemptive story. Consider how you
Speaker 1: can contribute to His kingdom purposes in your community and beyond.
Speaker 1: Perfect additional scriptures that connect. We have Genesis thirty five,
Speaker 1: verses sixteen through eighteen, the birth of Benjamin and the
Speaker 1: significance of his name. Then we have First Samuel nine,
Speaker 1: verses one through two, the introduction of Saul a Benjamite
Speaker 1: as Israel's first king. Then we have Romans eleven, verse one,
Speaker 1: Paul A Benjamine speaks of God's continued faithfulness to Israel.
Speaker 1: Then we have Philippians three, verse five, Paul references his
Speaker 1: heritage as a Benjaminite, highlighting the abhorreance of identity in Christ. Right.
Speaker 1: So that's all good stuff, all good stuff. So let's
Speaker 1: go ahead and move to First Chronicles nine and guys,
Speaker 1: we've been kind of going for a little over an
Speaker 1: hour now, so I will probably do chapter nine and
Speaker 1: then i'll see where we're at. I'll see how long
Speaker 1: chapter nine goes. So we have about fifty minutes. So
Speaker 1: if I can fit all that into fifty minutes, that'd
Speaker 1: be nice, or we might have to go to chapter ten.
Speaker 1: But let me just see something real quick. I want
Speaker 1: to check chapter ten real quick. Syew long it is? Oh,
Speaker 1: chapter ten is super short. All right, let's go ahead
Speaker 1: and work on nine. I might be able to fit
Speaker 1: ten in. All right, So introduction to chapter nine. Let's
Speaker 1: do a quick introduction real quick for chapter nine. It
Speaker 1: says first Chronicles nine takes on. It takes us on
Speaker 1: a journey back in time, recording the events that happened
Speaker 1: when the Israelites returned from exile to Jerusalem. The chapter
Speaker 1: brings out the necessity of keeping records, illustrating how the
Speaker 1: Israelites trace their genealogies, and highlighting the roles and duties
Speaker 1: of the levites and gatekeepers in the newly rebuilt temple.
Speaker 1: The chapter ends on a somber note, recalling King Saul's
Speaker 1: lineage and his tragic end. Okay, So let's go ahead
Speaker 1: and jump down here to my teaching points. All right,
Speaker 1: So you uh take a drink of water in the
Speaker 1: military if you get tired, all they tell you. They
Speaker 1: don't tell you to drink coffee. When you're in basic training.
Speaker 1: They tell you to drink water. Drink water. Hopefully it
Speaker 1: works tonight. All right, here we go. First Chronicles, chapter nine,
Speaker 1: verse one, priest and Levites in Jerusalem. So all Israel
Speaker 1: was recorded by genealogies, and indeed they were inscribed in
Speaker 1: the Book of the Kings of Israel. But Judah was
Speaker 1: carried away captive to Babylon because of their unfaithfulness. And
Speaker 1: the first inhabitants who dwelt in their possessions in their
Speaker 1: cities were Israelites, priest, Levites, and Nethnium. Okay, not nepheline.
Speaker 1: But m all right, guys, and uh, let's go ahead
Speaker 1: and check out restoration in return. So first Chronicles nine,
Speaker 1: verse two states now the first to resettle their own
Speaker 1: property in their cities were Israelites, priests, levites, and temple servants.
Speaker 1: That's what Nephnium is. This verse underscores the theme of
Speaker 1: restoration as God brings back his people to their land.
Speaker 1: The themes of restoration in return are central in the
Speaker 1: Biblical narrative, reflecting God's retentive plan for his people. These
Speaker 1: themes are woven throughout the Old the New Testaments, illustrating
Speaker 1: God's faithfulness, mercy, and the fulfillment of his promises. Restoration
Speaker 1: often includes the return of God's people to a state
Speaker 1: of spiritual, physical, and communal wholeness, while return frequently refers
Speaker 1: to the physical or spiritual journey back to God or
Speaker 1: the promised land. Old Testament contexts the exilent return of Israel.
Speaker 1: The Babylonian exile is a pivotal event in the Old Testament,
Speaker 1: where the Israelites were taken captive due to their disobedience
Speaker 1: and idolatry. The prophets such as Jeremiah and Ezekiel foretold
Speaker 1: both the exile and the eventual return. Jeremiah twenty nine,
Speaker 1: verse ten states, for this is what the Lord Yahweh says,
Speaker 1: when seventy years for Babylon are complete, I will attend
Speaker 1: to you and confirm my promise to restore you to
Speaker 1: this place. The return from exile under leaders like Zeibal,
Speaker 1: Ezra and Aomiah marks a significant period of restoration, as
Speaker 1: the Israelites rebuilt Jerusalem and the Temple, renewing the covenant,
Speaker 1: their covenant with God. Prophetic promises of restoration. The prophets
Speaker 1: frequently spoke of a future restoration that transcended the physical
Speaker 1: return from exile. Isaiah sixty one to four declares, they
Speaker 1: will rebuild the ancient ruins. It will restore the places
Speaker 1: long devastated. They will renew the ruined cities, the desolation
Speaker 1: of many generations. This restoration is often depicted as both
Speaker 1: a physical and spiritual renewal, pointing to the coming of
Speaker 1: the Messiah and the establishment of God's kingdom Covenanial restoration.
Speaker 1: The concept of restoration is deeply tied to the covenant
Speaker 1: relationship between God and Israel. In Deuteronomy thirty verse three,
Speaker 1: Moses speaks of God's promise to restore his people. Then
Speaker 1: the Lord God Yahweh will restore you from Then the
Speaker 1: Lord Yahweh, your God, will restore you from your captivity
Speaker 1: and have compassion on you, and gather you from the
Speaker 1: nations where He has scattered you. This restoration is contingent,
Speaker 1: contingent upon Israel's repentance and the return to God. New
Speaker 1: Testament fulfillment Jesus as the Restorer. In the New Testament,
Speaker 1: Jesus Christ is the ultimate fulfillment of the promise of restoration.
Speaker 1: He restores the broken relationship between God and humanity through
Speaker 1: his death and resurrection. Acts three twenty one speaks of Jesus,
Speaker 1: whom heaven must receive until the time comes from God
Speaker 1: to restore everything as he promised long ago through his
Speaker 1: holy prophets spiritual restoration. The New Testament emphasizes spiritual restoration
Speaker 1: through the work of the Holy Spirit. Believers are called
Speaker 1: to be restored to a right relationship with God, as
Speaker 1: seen in Galatian six, verse one. Brothers, if someone is
Speaker 1: caught in a trespass, you, who are spiritual, should restore
Speaker 1: him with a spirit of gentleness. Return of Christ the
Speaker 1: ultimate return and restoration of esteological pointing to the second
Speaker 1: coming of Christ. Revelation twenty one, verses three through four
Speaker 1: describes the final restoration. And I heard a loud voice
Speaker 1: from the throne, saying, behold, the dwelling place of God
Speaker 1: is with men, and He will dwell with them. They
Speaker 1: will be His people, and God himself will be with
Speaker 1: them as their God. They will wipe away every tear
Speaker 1: for their eyes, and there will be no more death
Speaker 1: and mourning or crying or pain. The former things have
Speaker 1: passed away. Conclusion. The themes of restoration and return are
Speaker 1: integral to understanding God's redemptive work throughout the Bible. They
Speaker 1: highlight God's desire to bring his people back to himself,
Speaker 1: restoring what was once lost through sin and disobedience. These
Speaker 1: themes find the ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ and the
Speaker 1: promise of his people, where complete restoration will be realized
Speaker 1: in the New Heaven and New Earth. Amen. Perfect, All right, So,
Speaker 1: all right, so we read verses one and two. Right,
Speaker 1: So first Chronicles nine. Verses one through two serves as
Speaker 1: a concluding summary for the preceding genieologies. Highlighted that all
Speaker 1: Israel was recorded, yet Judah was exiled to Babylon due
Speaker 1: to unfaithfulness. It pivots to the post exile era nothing,
Speaker 1: noting that the first returning inhabitants priests Levite's servants who
Speaker 1: resettled in their cities, making a restoration of their covenant identity.
Speaker 1: As summary and warning, this verse acts as a bridge,
Speaker 1: concluding the genealogies from chapters one through eight. It refers
Speaker 1: to an official but not now lost book of the
Speaker 1: kings of Israel and Judah. The mention of the exile
Speaker 1: to Babylon serves as a stark historically reminder that their
Speaker 1: captivity was a direct consequence of their disobedience and transgression
Speaker 1: against God. First Chronicles nine, verse two. This verse shift's
Speaker 1: focus on the first inhabitants remnant returning from exile. It
Speaker 1: highlights the restoration of the communit unity, emphasizing the return
Speaker 1: of priests, levites and temple servants nethal nim nethanim okay,
Speaker 1: this is what servants means, essential for restoring worship and
Speaker 1: the covenant life in Jerusalem. Significance. The passage serves to
Speaker 1: re establish the identity of God's people after the exile,
Speaker 1: showing that despite their post unfaithfulness, God is faithful to
Speaker 1: his covenant and verse one has brought a remnant back
Speaker 1: to resume their spiritual duties. In verse two, all right,
Speaker 1: so there we go. Now, let's go ahead and read
Speaker 1: First Chronicles nine, verse three. Dwellers in Jerusalem. Now in Jerusalem,
Speaker 1: the children of Judah Dwelt and some of the children
Speaker 1: of Benjamin and of the children of Ephrium and Manassai, Uthai,
Speaker 1: the son of Imihud, the son of Amri, the son
Speaker 1: of Imri, the son of Benai, of the descendants of Perez,
Speaker 1: the son of Judah, of the Shilo Nites Shilo Nites,
Speaker 1: Asiah the firstborn of his sons, of the sons of Zira, Jerul,
Speaker 1: wit Joel and their brother in six hundred and ninety,
Speaker 1: of the sons of Benjamin, Salu the son of Meshulam,
Speaker 1: the son of Haravayah, the son of Hashanua, Ibenyah, the
Speaker 1: son of Jerome, Jeroham jeraham Elah, the son of Uzi,
Speaker 1: the son of McCrae Wait, mike Rai, mike try Mashu,
Speaker 1: Lamb the son of Shephatai, Shephatai, the son of Ryul,
Speaker 1: the son of Ibijah, and the brethren. According to the
Speaker 1: generations nine hundred and fifty six, all these men were
Speaker 1: heads of the father's house and fought and then father's
Speaker 1: houses okay, dwellers in Jerusalem. So in First Chronicles nine,
Speaker 1: verses three through nine, lists the first group of posts
Speaker 1: Exalic x Wait exile, exilic settlers, compromising Judah, Benjamin, Ephrium,
Speaker 1: and Manassai who returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian captivity.
Speaker 1: This passage highlights God's faithfulness and restoring a remnant of
Speaker 1: their homeland, rebuilding their community, and re establishing the temple
Speaker 1: worship as a testament to his covenant. A remnant returns.
Speaker 1: This verse highlights the initial settlers returning from Babylonian captivity,
Speaker 1: emphasizing God's mercy and restoring the people after the seventy
Speaker 1: year exile. Rebuilding Jerusalem. The focus is on the resettlement
Speaker 1: of the city that God chose for his dwelling, unification
Speaker 1: of tribes. While mostly Judah and Benjamin the Southern Kingdom,
Speaker 1: the mention of Ephrium Assi from the former Northern Kingdom
Speaker 1: shows the reuniting of God's people. The lineage matters. The
Speaker 1: detailed listing of families descendants of Pared, Shalah and Benjamin
Speaker 1: underscores the importance of keeping the genealogy intact for religious,
Speaker 1: so societal, and prophetic purposes. Preparation for service. These settlers
Speaker 1: were crucial in laying the foundation for rebuilding the temple
Speaker 1: and restoring the daily and orderly worship of God. In summary,
Speaker 1: First Chronicles nine, Verses three through nine, signifies the restoration
Speaker 1: of covenant life, showing that despite past disobedience and exile,
Speaker 1: God is faithful to bring his people back to the
Speaker 1: place of his presence to continue his redemptive work. Okay,
Speaker 1: so there we go. Now we're going to be talking
Speaker 1: about the priest at Jerusalem. Okay. Of the priests Jadiah,
Speaker 1: Jehorrib and ja Chin, Jachin ja Chin. I think it's
Speaker 1: jah Chin Azariah, the son of Hilkiah, the son of
Speaker 1: Mashu Lamb the son of Zadok, the son of Meroth,
Speaker 1: the son of Ahtab, the officer over the House of God.
Speaker 1: Adiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pashur, the
Speaker 1: son of Malek jah Massaiah Wait Massai, the son of Adil,
Speaker 1: the son of Jazarah, the son of mashu Lam, the
Speaker 1: son of Meshi Mith mesh Wait Meshal Myth the son
Speaker 1: of Imir, the brethren heads of the Father's house is
Speaker 1: one thousand, seven hundred and sixty. They were very able
Speaker 1: men for work for the service of the House of God.
Speaker 1: All right, So let's see what the my notes say.
Speaker 1: Sorry to me to drop my phone. See what my
Speaker 1: notes say about the priestly duties in Verses ten to thirteen.
Speaker 1: In the Biblical context, priestly duties encompasses the roles and
Speaker 1: responsibilities assigned to the priest, primarily from the tribe of Levi,
Speaker 1: who served as mediators between God and the people of Israel.
Speaker 1: These duties are detailed extensively in the Old Testament, particularly
Speaker 1: in the books of Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. The
Speaker 1: priesthood was established by God to maintain the spiritual and
Speaker 1: ceremonial life of the nation, ensuring that the covenantial relationship
Speaker 1: between God and his people was upheld. Consecration and ordination.
Speaker 1: The priestly duties began with the consecration and ordination of
Speaker 1: Aaron and his sons, as described in Exodus twenty eight.
Speaker 1: In twenty chapter twenty nine, God commended Moses to anoin
Speaker 1: Aaron and his sons, setting them apart for service, take
Speaker 1: the anointing oil anoint him by pouring it on his
Speaker 1: head Exodus twenty nine to seven. This anointing symbolized the
Speaker 1: sanctification and dedication to God's service sacrificial system. One of
Speaker 1: the primary duties of the priest was to oversee this
Speaker 1: sacrificial system which was central to Israel's worship and atonement
Speaker 1: for sin. Leviticus Chapters one through chapter seven outlining various
Speaker 1: offerings including burnt offerings, grain offerings, peace offerings, sin offerings,
Speaker 1: and guilt offerings. The priests were responsible for performing these
Speaker 1: sacrifices according to their specific regulations given by God. The
Speaker 1: priests shall burn all of it on the altar as
Speaker 1: a burnt offering, an offering made by fire and pleasing
Speaker 1: aroma to the Lord Leviticus one verse nine. Teaching an instruction.
Speaker 1: Priests also held the responsibility of teaching the law to
Speaker 1: the people. They were to instruct Israel in God's statutes
Speaker 1: and commandments, ensuring that the nation lived in accordance with
Speaker 1: His will. For the lips of a priest should preserve knowledge,
Speaker 1: and people should seek instruction from his mouth, because he
Speaker 1: is a messenger of the Lord Yahweh of Host Malachi two,
Speaker 1: verse seven. Intercession and blessing. Intercession was another critical aspect
Speaker 1: of priestly duties. Priests acting as intermediaries, offering prayers and
Speaker 1: supplications on behalf of the people. They also pronounced blessings,
Speaker 1: as seen in the Aaronic Aronic Blessing the Lord Yahweh
Speaker 1: has blessed you to keep you. The Lord Yahweh, make
Speaker 1: his face shine upon you and be gracious to you.
Speaker 1: The Lord Yahweh lift up his continents upon you and
Speaker 1: give you peace. Number six twenty four through twenty six.
Speaker 1: Maintenance of the Tabernacle and temple. The priests were charged
Speaker 1: with the care and maintenance of the tabernacle, and later
Speaker 1: the teen were God's presence dwell among his people. This
Speaker 1: included ensuring the sacred space that was kept holy and
Speaker 1: performing rituals such as lighting the lamps, burning incense, and
Speaker 1: settling out the showbread. Setting out the showbread, aaron shall
Speaker 1: burn fragrant incense on every morning that he tensed the lamps.
Speaker 1: Judicial functions. In additions to their religious duties, priests sometimes
Speaker 1: served in judicial capacities, helping to resolve disputes and interrupt
Speaker 1: the law. Deuteronomy seven, verses nine through eleven describes the
Speaker 1: role in making legal decisions. Go to the levitical priests
Speaker 1: to the judge who was in the office at that time.
Speaker 1: Inquirer of them, and they will give you the verdict.
Speaker 1: Purity and holiness. Priests were required to adhere to strict
Speaker 1: standards of purity and holiness, as they were representatives of
Speaker 1: God to the people. Leviticus twenty one outlines various regulations
Speaker 1: concerning their conduct, marriages, and physical condition, emphasizing the need
Speaker 1: for them to be set apart or holy. They must
Speaker 1: be holy to their God and not profane the name
Speaker 1: of their God. Leviticus twenty one to six. The priestly duties,
Speaker 1: as ordained by God were integral to the spiritual life
Speaker 1: of Israel, serving as a foreshadowing of the ultimate high Priest,
Speaker 1: Jesus Christ, who would fulfill and transcend these roles through
Speaker 1: his perfect sacrifice and eternal intercession. Perfect all right, so
Speaker 1: we'll go over a detailed description of what we just
Speaker 1: read in verses ten through thirteen. First Chronicles nine. Verses
Speaker 1: ten through thirteen lists the priest and Levites who return
Speaker 1: from the Babylonian exile to Jerusalem, highlighting that one thy,
Speaker 1: seven hundred and sixty skilled men dedicated to restoring the
Speaker 1: temple worship. These verses emphasize the restoration of priestly order,
Speaker 1: the importance of lineage, and God's faithfulness in rebuilding the
Speaker 1: community at the judgment. Key takeaways from these verses include
Speaker 1: restoration of worship. The focus on the return of the
Speaker 1: priest Jediah, Jehorab and Jachin du Chin to restore the organized,
Speaker 1: orderly service of God's House, divine order and continuity continuity.
Speaker 1: By by listing the specific qualified priestly families, the text
Speaker 1: affirms that God maintains order and continuity and worship even
Speaker 1: after a long period of exile and disruption. Able Men
Speaker 1: Verses thirteen. Verse thirteen highlights that these men seventeen hundred
Speaker 1: and sixty men were very able men for the work
Speaker 1: of the service of House of God, indicating their competence, strength,
Speaker 1: and commitment to these to their duties. Significance of the Remnant.
Speaker 1: These verses underscore the importance of the faithful remnant who
Speaker 1: returned to the to rebuild you Jerusalem, emphasizing that God's
Speaker 1: promises are fulfilled and his worship continues. These verses serve
Speaker 1: as a record for the spiritual leadership and the organizational
Speaker 1: structure that was essential for the re establishment of the
Speaker 1: community in Jerusalem. Perfect So let's go ahead and read
Speaker 1: verses fourteen through twenty seven. The Levite Gatekeepers and the
Speaker 1: gatekeepers of shaloum Akab talman Ahaman and their brethren. Shalom
Speaker 1: was the chief until they had been gatekeepers for the
Speaker 1: camps of the chosen of Levi at the King's gate
Speaker 1: on the east. Shalum the son of Kor, the son
Speaker 1: of ebisaf Abbasaff the son of Korah, and his brethren
Speaker 1: from the Father's house house though Cora Heights Coora Heights,
Speaker 1: were in charge of the work of the service gatekeepers
Speaker 1: of the Tabernacle. Their fathers had been keepers of the
Speaker 1: entrance of the camp of the Lord, and Finnihas the
Speaker 1: son of Eliezer, had been the officer over them in
Speaker 1: the time past. The Lord was with him. Zachariah, the
Speaker 1: son of Meshlabayah, was a keeper of the door of
Speaker 1: the Tabernacle of meeting. All those chosen as gatekeepers were
Speaker 1: two hundred and twelve. They were recorded by their genealogy
Speaker 1: and their villages. David and Samuel the Seer had appointed
Speaker 1: them to their trusted office. So they and their children
Speaker 1: were in charge of the gates of the House of
Speaker 1: the Lord Yahweh, the house of the North and South,
Speaker 1: and their brethren and their villages had come with them
Speaker 1: from time to time. For seven days for in the
Speaker 1: trusted office were four chief gatekeepers. They were Levites, and
Speaker 1: they had charge over the chambers and treasuries of the
Speaker 1: House of God. And they lodged all around the House
Speaker 1: of God because they had responsibility, and they were in
Speaker 1: charge of opening it every morning. Okay, So let's go
Speaker 1: ahead and check out verses fourteen through twenty seven. In
Speaker 1: my notes, it says verse fourteen through twenty seven describe
Speaker 1: the responsibilities of the Levites and Gatekeepers, illustrating the organized
Speaker 1: structure and dedication required in serving God. We'll look up
Speaker 1: the Levites and gatekeepers and look a little deeper into that.
Speaker 1: The Levites were one of the twelve tribes of Israel,
Speaker 1: descended from Levi Levi, the third son of Jacob and
Speaker 1: Leah Genesis twenty nine, thirty four. The tribe of Levi
Speaker 1: was set apart or holy for special religious duties in
Speaker 1: service to God, distinct from the other tribes of Israel.
Speaker 1: This separation is rooted in the events surrounding the Golden
Speaker 1: Calf incident, where the Levites stood with Moses in support
Speaker 1: of the Lord Yahweh Exodus thirty two, twenty six through
Speaker 1: twenty nine. Role and duties the Levites were given the
Speaker 1: responsibility of serving the tabernacle and later in the temple,
Speaker 1: assisting the priest and their duties. They were not given
Speaker 1: a territorial inheritance like other tribes, but instead distributed among
Speaker 1: the tribes of Israel in forty eight Levitical cities in
Speaker 1: forty eight Levitical Cities number thirty five one through eight.
Speaker 1: Their primary role included assisting the priest. The Levites assisted
Speaker 1: the aeronautic Arin not Aeronautic It's the Aaronic priest, who
Speaker 1: were also from the tribe of Levi, and the performance
Speaker 1: of sacrifices and other religious rituals that could be found
Speaker 1: in numbers three, verses five through ten. Tabernacle and temple service,
Speaker 1: they were responsible for the care, transport, and maintenance of
Speaker 1: the tabernacle and its furnishings during the Israelites wilderness wanderings
Speaker 1: numbers four, verses one through thirty three. In the temple,
Speaker 1: they performed various duties, including singing, playing instruments, and acting
Speaker 1: as gatekeepers first Chronicles twenty three, twenty eight through thirty two.
Speaker 1: Teaching the Law. The Levites were also tasked with teaching
Speaker 1: the law to the people of Israel, ensuring that the
Speaker 1: commandments and statutes of God were known and followed Deuteronomy
Speaker 1: thirty three, verse ten. Judicial functions. They served as judges
Speaker 1: and officials, helping to maintain justice and order within the
Speaker 1: community Deuteronomy seventeen eight through nine. Inheritance and support. The
Speaker 1: Levites were supported by the tithes and offerings of the
Speaker 1: other tribes, as they did not have a land. Inheritance
Speaker 1: to cultivate for their sustenance Numbers eighteen twenty one through
Speaker 1: twenty four. This system underscores their dependence on God and community.
Speaker 1: They served Gatekeepers. Gatekeepers or porters were specific group within
Speaker 1: the Levites who had a responsibility of guarding the entrances
Speaker 1: of the temple and ensuring the sanctity and security of
Speaker 1: the Holy place. Their role is highlighted in several passages,
Speaker 1: particularly in the books of Chronicles duties and responsibilities for
Speaker 1: them guarding the temple. The gatekeepers were responsible for opening
Speaker 1: and closing the gates of the temple, controlling access to
Speaker 1: the sacred areas, and maintaining order during times of worship.
Speaker 1: First Chronicles nine seventeen through twenty seven, which is what
Speaker 1: we just read security and protection. They protected the temple
Speaker 1: from unauthorized entry and potential discretion, ensuring that only those
Speaker 1: who were ceremonially clean could enter. Second Chronicles twenty three,
Speaker 1: verse nineteen, assisting in worship. In addition to their security duties,
Speaker 1: gatekeepers were also assisted in the logistics of worship, such
Speaker 1: as managing the flow of people and maintaining the sacred
Speaker 1: vessels and offerings. First Chronicles twenty six, Verses twelve through nineteen.
Speaker 1: Organization and leadership. The gatekeepers were organized into divisions, with
Speaker 1: specific families assigned to different gates. The organization was established
Speaker 1: by King David and continued by Solomon, ensuring that the
Speaker 1: temple was always adequately protected and managed. Significance the roles
Speaker 1: of the Levites and gatekeepers underscores the importance of order, reverence,
Speaker 1: and holiness and worship of God. Their duties were essential
Speaker 1: to the function of the religious life of Israel, ensuring
Speaker 1: that worship of Yahweh was conducted in accordance with His
Speaker 1: commandments and the utmost respect for His presence. Perfect Let's
Speaker 1: go over a brief description of what we just read.
Speaker 1: Let's see, hold on, did I go over foreen? Okay,
Speaker 1: we went over that already that's fine. Uh, hold on, guys,
Speaker 1: let me see you. Two d and twelve they recorded
Speaker 1: the gealogy. David and Samuel appointed them to trust it
Speaker 1: off as okay, so I did read that, all right,
Speaker 1: So let me just go down here. So first, Chronicles
Speaker 1: nine seventeen through twenty seven describes the vital trusted hereditary
Speaker 1: role of Levi gatekeepers are protecting the managing the posts
Speaker 1: Exalic Temple and Jerusalem. They managed security, guarded the treasuries,
Speaker 1: and handled daily openings closings. These verses emphasized that even
Speaker 1: seemingly minor roles in God's service are sacred, requiring faithfulness,
Speaker 1: ordering vigilance in guarding God's per come with them to
Speaker 1: time to time seven day they trusted office and gatekeepers
Speaker 1: for some reason? Did I? I don't know, see what happens?
Speaker 1: I start reading these notes and then I started getting
Speaker 1: mixed up, just for I'm just gonna go over this
Speaker 1: real quick. And then because I went over to Levite's
Speaker 1: and gatekeepers. Did I already read that for you guys?
Speaker 1: Or not? See this? What happens? See what's next? Okay,
Speaker 1: I'll just go through this real quick. The passage highlights
Speaker 1: the importance of order, dedication, and faithful service to God. Okay,
Speaker 1: so these passages do, okay, So hold on okay. So
Speaker 1: the gatekeepers sons of Kora were not merely door openers.
Speaker 1: They were trusted officials, some of who managed the treasures
Speaker 1: and temple chambers historical continuity. The rules were established by
Speaker 1: David and Samuel Lincoln, the post Exalic community back to
Speaker 1: their ancestors services tent of meeting strategic security. They were
Speaker 1: positioned on all four sides of the temple, with specific
Speaker 1: responsibility for the East King's gate daily maintenance. They resided
Speaker 1: around the temple to protect it, opening it daily, and
Speaker 1: managing the sacred vessels. The passages highlights the importance of order,
Speaker 1: dedication and faithful service to God. The passages seventeen through
Speaker 1: twenty seven. So I'm going to read seventeen through twenty
Speaker 1: seven because I can't remember if I did or not,
Speaker 1: and if I did. Sorry, guys, it happened again where
Speaker 1: I'm digging into my notes and it's getting me confused.
Speaker 1: But let me just do that. The Levi gatekeepers and
Speaker 1: the gatekeepers were Shalom Acab Telman, Ahem and brethren. Shalom
Speaker 1: was the chief and they have been gatekeepers for the
Speaker 1: camps of the children of Levi and the King's gate
Speaker 1: on the east. Shalom, the son of Cory, the son
Speaker 1: of Episov, and the son of Karah and his brethren
Speaker 1: from his father's house was the Cores were in charge
Speaker 1: of the work of the service gatekeepers of the tabernacle.
Speaker 1: Their fathers had been keepers of the entrance of the
Speaker 1: camp of the Lord Yahweh, and Finias, the son of
Speaker 1: the Eliezer, had been the officer whom over him. In
Speaker 1: time passed, the Lord Yahweh was with them. Zachariad, the
Speaker 1: son of Michalemia, was the keeper of the door and
Speaker 1: the tabernacle of meeting. All those chosen as gatekeepers were
Speaker 1: two hundred and twelve. They were recorded by the genealogy
Speaker 1: and their villages. David and Samuel the Seer had appointed
Speaker 1: them in their trusted office, so had their children were
Speaker 1: in charge of the gates of the House of the
Speaker 1: Lord Yahweh the house of the tabernacle by assignment. The
Speaker 1: gatekeeper were assigned by four directions, the east, West, north,
Speaker 1: and south. So, guys, I didn't read this, so I'm
Speaker 1: glad that I read it. Forgive me, for in this
Speaker 1: trusted office were four chief gatekeepers. There were the levites,
Speaker 1: and they had charged over the chambers and treasuries of
Speaker 1: the House of God, and they lodged all around the
Speaker 1: House of God because they had responsibility. They were in
Speaker 1: charge of opening it every morning. So what I did
Speaker 1: is I went over a detailed account or what I
Speaker 1: thought I just read, but I didn't read it yet.
Speaker 1: I read it now. So we did go over those verses.
Speaker 1: They are covered. Now We're going to jump down to
Speaker 1: verse twenty eight, and I'll jump down here so I
Speaker 1: remember that I'm in verse twenty eight on these notes. Sorry, guys,
Speaker 1: Like I said, forgive me. Sometimes I jump ahead or
Speaker 1: jump behind an accident. Other levite responsibilities. And I've seen
Speaker 1: pastors do this before, you guys, when they have three
Speaker 1: different sections of notes, or they do do this. So
Speaker 1: you know I'm not the only one that's guilty of that.
Speaker 1: All right, First Chronicles nine, verse twenty eight. Other levite responsibilities.
Speaker 1: Verse twenty eight says, now some of them were in
Speaker 1: charge of the serving vessels. They were brought for. They
Speaker 1: brought them in and took them out by count. Some
Speaker 1: of them were appointed over the furnishings and over all
Speaker 1: the implements of the sanctuary, and over the fine flower
Speaker 1: and the wine, and the oil, and the incense and spices.
Speaker 1: And some of the sons of the priests made the
Speaker 1: ointment of the spices. Meth Metaitaia of the Levites, the
Speaker 1: first born of Shaloom. The Chorite, had the trusted office
Speaker 1: over the things that were baked in the pans. Some
Speaker 1: of the brethren of the sons of the Chorites Chrathites,
Speaker 1: were in charge of preparing the show bread for every Sabbath.
Speaker 1: These are the singers heads of the father's houses of
Speaker 1: the Levites, who lodged in the chambers, and that were
Speaker 1: free from other duties. They were employed in that day
Speaker 1: and night. They were employed in that day, work day, sorry,
Speaker 1: in that workday and night. These heads of the father's
Speaker 1: houses of the Levites were heads throughout their generations. They
Speaker 1: dwelt at Jerusalem, all right, So we read verses twenty
Speaker 1: eight through thirty four. So in first Chronicles nine twenty
Speaker 1: eight through thirty four, details of specific, organized and dedicated
Speaker 1: roles of Levites serving in the posts Exalic Temple highlighted
Speaker 1: that every seemingly manual manual tasks counting inventory, mixing spices,
Speaker 1: prepping bread, and singing or vital consecrated service to God.
Speaker 1: These verses emphasized stewardship, orderly worship, and the importance of
Speaker 1: daily faithfulness orderly service. In twenty eight through twenty nine,
Speaker 1: Levites were responsible for the inventory of sacred utensils, gold, silver,
Speaker 1: excuse me, and the supplies flour, wine, oil, incense. They
Speaker 1: counted items in and out, showing meticulous care, stewardship and accountability,
Speaker 1: and worship specialized duties. Specific families held specialized roles, such
Speaker 1: as mixing spices, anoided priests, or preparing the weekly showbread,
Speaker 1: showing that every role, no matter how small, was sacred
Speaker 1: constant devotion. The singers musicians lived in the temple chambers
Speaker 1: that were exempt from other duties, as their service and
Speaker 1: worship was day and night. Post exotic contexts following the
Speaker 1: Babylonian exile, these regulations ensured that the newly restored worship
Speaker 1: followed the strict godly order established by King David, ensuring
Speaker 1: no chaos or improper handling of holy items application meaning
Speaker 1: in the mundane. The work of the Levites shows that
Speaker 1: in the day of small tasks, daily repetitive tasks are
Speaker 1: actually high value service to God, demanding faithfulness and diligence accountability.
Speaker 1: Just as the utensils were counted to prevent loss, these
Speaker 1: verses called for care, responsibility, and serving God today worship
Speaker 1: as priority. The singer's twenty four to seven role highlights
Speaker 1: that praise is a perpetual, vital duty. Perfect there we go,
Speaker 1: all right, So now we're gonna go over the family
Speaker 1: of King Saul. Jill, the father of Gibeon, whose wife's
Speaker 1: name was Macaw, dwelt in Gibeon. His firstborn son was
Speaker 1: at Abdon the zir keish Bil near Nadab Goodoor Ohio
Speaker 1: Zachariah and Mick Lough and micklf begot Siam all right Shimim.
Speaker 1: They also dwelt alongside their relatives in Jerusalem with their
Speaker 1: brethren near begot Kish Kish begot Saul, and Saul begot Jonathan,
Speaker 1: uh Malchishua a Benda dab and esh Bel. The son
Speaker 1: of Jonathan was Marie Bel, and Marie Bell begot Makaiah.
Speaker 1: The sons of Makaiah were Pithon, Malek, Taria, and it
Speaker 1: Has and it has Begot Jirah, Jarrah, begot l and
Speaker 1: Ozmaveth and Zimri, and Zimri, begot Mosa, Mosa, Begot Benaiahrafaiyah
Speaker 1: his son, Helieza his son, and Azel his son. And
Speaker 1: Azel had six sons whose names were these azrakham Bochuru, Ishmael, Shariah, Abadiah,
Speaker 1: and Hanan. And these were the sons of Azel. Okay,
Speaker 1: so that is the end of chapter nine. Let me
Speaker 1: just give you a brief description of what we just read,
Speaker 1: and then I will finish with faithfulness and service here
Speaker 1: and we'll just end on chapter nine. I'm not going
Speaker 1: to do chapter ten. First Chronicles nine thirty five through
Speaker 1: forty four acts as a bridge between the Postixalo genealogies
Speaker 1: and the narrative King Saul's death in chapter ten, repeating
Speaker 1: his lineage to highlight the transition from Saul's feil dynasty
Speaker 1: to David's rightful kingdom. It underscores God's faithfulness in preserving lines,
Speaker 1: honoring covenants, and demonstrating orderly sovereign control over history contexts
Speaker 1: of repetition. These verses are nearly identical to First Chronicles
Speaker 1: eight twenty nine through thirty eight serving to reintroduce Sal's
Speaker 1: family just before the account of business demise, emphasizing the
Speaker 1: shift in and continuity of Israel's leadership. A line of Salt.
Speaker 1: The passes list the key figures of Benjamin's tribe, focusing
Speaker 1: on Saul's family through his son Jonathan, emphasizing that while
Speaker 1: Saul failed, his line was preserved through descendants like marrab
Speaker 1: Bell Mehoshabeth are Mehebo Chef as seen in First Chronicles
Speaker 1: eight significance of Gibbeon. The mention of Gibbeon connects the
Speaker 1: lineage to a specific location, perhaps reflecting the continued organized
Speaker 1: and settled state of certain families after the Babylonian captivity
Speaker 1: divides sovereignty and covenant. The inclusion of this genealogy shows
Speaker 1: that God holds all things in order, that even in
Speaker 1: the wake of a failed reign, there is divine orderly purpose.
Speaker 1: It highlights David's faithfulness in honoring his purpose to Jonathan
Speaker 1: not to destroy his family line connection to Christ. Through
Speaker 1: the preservation of this line, the genealogy ultimately points toward
Speaker 1: the King, the true King, Jesus, who restores people from
Speaker 1: spiritual exile. In essence, these verses emphasize that God's plan
Speaker 1: continued despite human failure, maintaining order and structure in both
Speaker 1: history and in worship. Okay, so in my notes, I
Speaker 1: have faithfulness and service. The chapter concludes with a focus
Speaker 1: on faithfulness of those who served in the temple, reminding
Speaker 1: us of the importance of steadfastness in our own service
Speaker 1: to God. Faithfulness and service is a central theme in
Speaker 1: the Christian life, reflecting a commitment to God and his purposes.
Speaker 1: It is characterized by steadfastness, reliability, and dedication, and fulfilling
Speaker 1: one's duties and responsibilities, both to God and to others.
Speaker 1: The Bible provides numerous examples and teachings that highlight the
Speaker 1: importance of faithfulness and service biblical foundations. The concept of
Speaker 1: faithfulness and is deeply rooted in the chapter of God himself.
Speaker 1: In Deuteronomy seven, verse nine, we read know therefore that
Speaker 1: the Lord Yahweh God is God, the faithful God who
Speaker 1: keeps his covenant of loving devotion for a thousand generations
Speaker 1: with those who love Him and keep his commandments. God's
Speaker 1: faithfulness serves as the ultimate model for believers who are
Speaker 1: called to emulate his steadfastness and their own lives. Faithfulness
Speaker 1: in the Old Testament. In the Old Testament, faithfulness and
Speaker 1: services often illustrated through the lives of key figures. For instance,
Speaker 1: Moses is commended for his faithfulness in leading the Israelites
Speaker 1: out of Egypt through the wilderness. Numbers twelve, verse seven states,
Speaker 1: not so with my servant Moses. He is faithful in
Speaker 1: all my house. Moses's unwavering commitment to God's commands and
Speaker 1: his leadership exemplified the essence and faithful service. Similarly, Daniel's
Speaker 1: life is a testament to faithfulness. Despite facing persecution and
Speaker 1: the threat of death, Daniel remains steadfast in his devotion
Speaker 1: to God and Daniel six verse four notes Thus the
Speaker 1: administrators and sattraps sought to find a charge against Daniel
Speaker 1: regarding the kingdom, but they found no charge or corruption
Speaker 1: because he was trustworthy and no negligence or corruption was
Speaker 1: found in him. And The New Testament continues to emphasize
Speaker 1: faithfulness and service, particularly through the teaching of Jesus and
Speaker 1: the apostles. In the Parable of the Talents in Matthew
Speaker 1: twenty five fourteen, Jesus illustrates the importance of being faithful
Speaker 1: with what God has entrusted to us. The Master commends
Speaker 1: the faithful servant, saying, well done, good and faithful servant,
Speaker 1: You have been faithful with the few things. I will
Speaker 1: put you in charge of many things. Enter into the
Speaker 1: joy of your Master. The apostle. Paul also underscores the
Speaker 1: significance of faithfulness and service. In one Corinthians four, verse two,
Speaker 1: he writes, now it is required of stewards that to
Speaker 1: be found faith, that they be found faithful. Paul him
Speaker 1: self is an example of faithfulness as he tiresly spread
Speaker 1: the gospel despite facing numerous hardships and persecutions. Faithfulness in
Speaker 1: the church, faithfulness and servicens extends to the life of
Speaker 1: the church, where believers are called to serve one another
Speaker 1: and the community and of Pheesians four eleven through twelve.
Speaker 1: Paul explains that Christ gave some to be apostles, some
Speaker 1: to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to
Speaker 1: be pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for works
Speaker 1: of ministry to build up the Body of Christ. Each
Speaker 1: member of the church is encouraged to use their gifts
Speaker 1: faithfully for the edification of the body. Okay, so personal
Speaker 1: application for everybody. For individual believers, faithfulness and servi involves
Speaker 1: the daily commitment to live according to God's will and
Speaker 1: to serve others with love and integrity. Colossians three thirty
Speaker 1: three are twenty three through twenty four. I'm sorry, exhorts.
Speaker 1: Whether you do, work at it with your whole whatever
Speaker 1: you do, work at it with your whole being for
Speaker 1: the Lord and not for men, because you know that
Speaker 1: you will receive and inheritance from the Lord as your reward.
Speaker 1: As it is, as it is the Lord Christ you
Speaker 1: are serving. Faithfulness and service is not limited to grant acts,
Speaker 1: but is demonstrated in the small everyday task perform with
Speaker 1: the heart devoted to God. As believers strive to be
Speaker 1: faithful in their service, their service, they reflect the character
Speaker 1: of Christ and bring glory to God. All right, So
Speaker 1: that is the end of chapter nine. That is so
Speaker 1: perfect because we're about it an hour and fifty minutes.
Speaker 1: So that's it's good. I'm just going to go over
Speaker 1: these practical applications and I'll do that now. Embrace restoration.
Speaker 1: Just as God restored Israel, he can restore our lives.
Speaker 1: Trust in his power to renew and rebuild what he
Speaker 1: has broken. Next, prioritize worship. Make worship a central part
Speaker 1: of your life, recognizing its importance and maintaining a strong
Speaker 1: relationship with God. Next, serve faithfully, whether in church, church,
Speaker 1: or in daily life. Commit to serving God with dedication
Speaker 1: and integrity, just as the Levites and Gatekeepers did. Then
Speaker 1: we have value community. Recognize the importance of community and
Speaker 1: fellowship as seen in the resettlement of the Israelites in
Speaker 1: their cities. Additional scriptures that connect we have Ezra too,
Speaker 1: Ezra chapter two. This chapter parallels First Chronicles nine, providing
Speaker 1: another account of the return from exile and the restoration
Speaker 1: of the community. Neemiah seven offers further insight into the
Speaker 1: genealogies and the rebuilding efforts in Jerusalem. Then we have
Speaker 1: Psalms one twenty six. Verse three reflects the joy and
Speaker 1: gratitude of the Israelites upon their return. When the Lord
Speaker 1: restored the captives of Zion, we were like dreamers. Okay, perfect,
Speaker 1: we finished chapter nine. Good stuff, Good stuff, guys, Let
Speaker 1: me just stop screenshare perfect and thank you guys for
Speaker 1: joining me for this glorious Bible study. Thank you. We're
Speaker 1: getting We're moving quite quite fast through the Old Testament,
Speaker 1: so we have after this, we have second Chronicles of course,
Speaker 1: and then we're going to be in Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther. Job.
Speaker 1: I can't wait for Job. That's gonna be amazing. I
Speaker 1: can't wait for Namiyah, Esther and Ezra as well. Those
Speaker 1: are gonna be good too. The Book of Psalms is
Speaker 1: gonna be great, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon, Isaiah. There's
Speaker 1: just I just can't wait till we get to these
Speaker 1: Old Testament, these Old Testament books. It's gonna be great.
Speaker 1: So looking forward to it with you guys. So I'm
Speaker 1: done for the night. Let me just reshout out to
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Speaker 1: me just go ahead and end this in prayer. So,
Speaker 1: Father God, in the name of Jesus, thank you for
Speaker 1: every good and faithful servant. Lord, we all want to
Speaker 1: be a good and faithful servant. Thank you for everybody
Speaker 1: that's out there that's listening to these Bible studies, teaching
Speaker 1: Bible studies. Thank you for all the pastors out there
Speaker 1: that are teaching the Word. Thank you Lord for everything. Lord.
Speaker 1: Thank you for all the churches out there that are
Speaker 1: accepting people and assisting you on getting people saved, baptizing
Speaker 1: people in the name of the Father, the Son, and
Speaker 1: the Holy Spirit, baptizing people in the name of Jesus.
Speaker 1: Just whatever is going on, Lord, just everything that's happening
Speaker 1: in the body of Christ. Lord, thank you for all
Speaker 1: of that. We understand that there's a lot of evil
Speaker 1: in this world, including in our own government in America. Lord,
Speaker 1: we have the Epstein files came out. There's a bunch
Speaker 1: of disgusting things in there that I'm sure you are
Speaker 1: unpleased with. We know that you are the judge, Lord,
Speaker 1: and some of us are trying to get together and
Speaker 1: maybe get mad about this, and maybe we want to
Speaker 1: do this and do that. But Lord, I ask for
Speaker 1: your guidance, So please help and assist people in making
Speaker 1: those kind of decisions, because we are called to follow you, Lord,
Speaker 1: and also to be imitators of Christ, so we want
Speaker 1: to imitate Christ. So I just want to pray for
Speaker 1: all those out there that are getting agitated and ready
Speaker 1: to strike. They need to understand that God is in control.
Speaker 1: We know that you're in control, Lord, so I just
Speaker 1: want you to show them that you're in control and
Speaker 1: that you got this. We don't need to depend on
Speaker 1: human hands or human guns or human knives to handle this. Lord,
Speaker 1: I know you can handle this and they will be judged,
Speaker 1: so assist us. Thank you God for everything. Thank you.
Speaker 1: We love you in Jesus name. Amen, thank you for
Speaker 1: joining me. I really appreciate you, guys, and God bless