Adat Hatikvah Sermon Podcast

Background: The King of Aram was at war with Israel. But Elisha kept warning the King of Israel. So Aram sent an Army to capture Elisha. This becomes a teachable moment regarding both prayer and true reality of the universe. 2 Kings 6:8-10 “Now the king of Aram was warring against Israel...” 2 Kings 6:11-14 “Now the heart of the king of Aram was enraged...” 2 Kings 6:15-17 “Then Elisha prayed...”...

Background: Elijah has been taken up to heaven and his servant Elisha has taken on his mantel. He is learning some of the same lessons as God develops him into an arguably greater prophet. 2 Kings 4:8-17 “Elisha passed over...” 2 Kings 4:18-37 “When the child was grow...” Going Deeper group study questions: • Read 4:8-17 • Can you share a testimony that starts from the relationships of others? • I...

Background: 1 Kings 19:1-8 “Now Ahab..." 1 Kings 19:9-14 “What are you doing here...?” 1 Kings 19:15-18 “Go return...” 1 Kings 19:19-21 “Go return...” Going Deeper group study questions: • Read 19:1-8 again • Have you ever been challenged about your beliefs? • Have you ever given up? • Share what God has done to remind you of who he is and what he has done? • Read 19:9-15 • In what ways has God sp...

Background: The conflict between Ahab and Elijah has come to a head. They are set to gather on Mt. Carmel; 850 prophets agains 1. 18:17-19 “Is this you, you troubler of Israel?” 18:20-24 “If the Lord is God, follow Him…” 18:25-29 “…” 18:30-35 “Then Elijah…” 18:36-38 “Then the fire of the LORD…” 18:39-46 “the hand of the Lord was on Elijah…”

Background: Ahab is known for being Israel’s most wicked King because he promoted pagan worship under the influence of his wife Jezabel, daughter of the king of Sidon. God starts training Elijah to be his prophet against Ahab and his corruption. 17:1 “Now Elijah the Tishbite...” 17:2-6 “The word of the Lord came to him...” 17:7-16 “Thus says the Lord God of Israel...” 17:17-24 “And the life of the...

Background: Solomon made Jeroboam superintendent of a building project in Jerusalem. He started listening to conspiracies and after the ten northern tribes withdraw he becomes their first king. 1 Kings 13 continues the overall theme of proper worship. It starts a discussion on true and false prophetic words; Bad counsel vs. the word of the Lord. 13:1-3 “He cried against the altar by the word of th...

Background: 480 years after the Exodus from Egypt Israel is now ready for God to permanently dwell in Jerusalem. Solomon builds the first Temple and God certifies it with his presence. Going Deeper group study questions: Read 1 Kings 8:23; Deut 7:9; Neh 1:5; 9:32; Dan 9:4 What is God’s part of his covenant? What is ours? Read 1 Kings 8:27; 2 Chr 2:6; Ps 139:7–16; Is 66:1; Jer 23:24; Acts 7:49 Can...

Background: The book of Kings teaches us history, but more importantly the lessons from history. “Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God” Psalm 20:7

Background: Towards the end of his life David goes through some very painful situations; Famine, War, and his own foolish Pride. In all these things the answer is atonement. 2 Sam. 21:1-3 “Now there was a famine in the days of David…” 2 Sam. 21:4-10 “I will do for you whatever you say.” 2 Sam. 21:11-14 “After that, God answered prayer in behalf of the land.” 2 Sam 24:1-4 “Now again the anger of th...

Background: David reigns over all of Israel, however he then finds himself in deep sin. 2 Sam. 12:1 2 Sam 12:1-13a 2 Sam 12:13b-17 Psalm 51:1-3 (Ex. 32:31-33, Ps. 139:16, Phil 4:3, Rev. 3:5) Psalm 51:4 Psalm 51:5-6 (Lev. 1:9, Eph. 5:1-2) 2 Sam 12:18-19 Psalm 51:7 (Numbers 19:14-18) Psalm 51:8-12 2 Sam. 12:20 Psalm 51:13-17 Psalm 51:18-19 Romans 12:1-2

Background: God provides rest for David. David is then motivated to build the LORD a temple. After God responds with a new covenant, David then offers one of scriptures longest prayers. 2 Sam. 7:1-7 “and the Lord had given him rest on every side from all his enemies” 2 Sam. 7:8-17 God’s Covenant with David (See also 1 Chronicles 17:11–14 and 2 Chronicles 6:16) 2 Sam. 7:18-29 vs. 21-22 (Ex 15:11; 1...

Background: After the mourning period of Saul was over David starts his reign as King. However, his kingdom starts with division. 2 Sam. 2:1-7 “David inquired of the Lord…” 2 Sam. 2:7-11 “But Abner the son of Ner, commander of Saul’s army…” 2 Sam. 2:12-3:1 “Now there was a long war between the house of Saul and the house of David; and David grew steadily stronger, but the house of Saul grew weaker...

Background: Saul almost caught David but was called away to a battle with the Philistines. David flees to the land of the Philistines and King Achish gives him the city of Ziklag. David and his men live there for a year and four months. 1 Sam. 28:1-3 “Saul had removed from the land those who were mediums and spiritists.” 1 Sam. 28:4-6 “When Saul inquired of the Lord, the Lord did not answer him…”...

Background: After David is anointed to take over as King, he kills Goliath and makes friends with Saul’s son Jonathan. Saul tries to kill David and David flees to the wilderness. David gathers his men and lives on the run. David spares the life of Saul twice as he hides in Philistine territory. 1 Sam. 23:1-6 “Behold, the Philistines are fighting against Keilah…” 1 Sam. 23:7-8 “Saul said, “God has...

Background: Samuel is now at the end of mourning for Saul. God Calls his to another anointing, this time the choice is about the heart. 1 Sam. 16:1-2 “How long will you grieve over Saul…” 1 Sam. 16:3-5 “Anoint for Me the one whom I designate to you.” 1 Sam. 16:6-11 “God sees not as man sees, for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” 1 Sam. 16:12-14 “Now the Spirit...

Background: Saul disobeys God. God told Saul through Samuel to destroy Amalek. He fought the battle but did not listen to the LORD concerning Agag and the plunder. 1 Sam. 15:1-9 “But Saul and the people spared Agag…” 1 Sam. 15:10-11 “I regret that I have made Saul king…And Samuel was distressed and cried out to the Lord all night.” 1 Sam. 15:12-23 “Because you have rejected the word of the Lord, H...

Background: During a Battle with the Philistines Jonathon, Sauls son, rout the enemy. Foolishly King Saul makes an oath for all the soldiers that they should not eat until evening and the enemies are destroyed. (vs. 24) 1 Sam. 14:25-31 “for Saul had put the people under oath…” 1 Sam. 14:32-35 “Behold, the people are sinning against the Lord by eating with the blood.” 1 Sam. 14:36-40 “Let us draw n...

Background: Samuel has gotten older and his sons have taken the role of judge and twisted it. The people demand a King the ultimate rejection of him, something that God allows. 1 Sam. 8:1-6 “Give us a king to judge us.” 1 Sam. 8:7-9 “have not rejected you, but they have rejected Me” 1 Sam. 8:10-22 “This will be the procedure of the king who will reign over you” Send your sons to war (11) Plowing a...

Background: After defeating the Israelites, the Philistines take the Ark of the Covenant. They place the Ark in a temple for Dagon. God plagues them with tumors. So the leaders decide to send the Ark back to the Israelites on a cart. Along the way it goes through Beth Shemesh... 1 Sam. 6:11-21 ““The Philistines have brought back the ark of the Lord” 1 Sam. 7:1-2 “Kiriath-jearim came and took the a...

Background: Eli had two sons but they forfeited their position by doing immoral things. As a result Eli’s house would be cut short. Samuel was given into Levitical service at a very young age by his mother Hannah and receives a prophetic call that changes the history of Israel forever. Even though the leaders change the plan of God always move forward. 1 Sam. 3:1 “Now the boy Samuel...” 1 Sam. 3:2...