Monday, July 11, 2022

THE BACKSLIDER

1 SAMUEL 27:1-28:2, 29:1-11

 

 Pastor Rick Jackson                       

 

 I. THE BACKSLIDER’S LOSS [27:1-11]

 

 1. The Loss of Intimacy [v. 1-3]

 

 2. The Loss of Intercession [v. 4-7]

 

 3. The Loss of Integrity [v. 8-11] like a person who steals another’s mate- how can either trust?

 

 II. THE WORLD’S LOSS OF A CLEAR TESTIMONY [27:10-12, 28:1-2, 29:1-2]

 

 1. The Bible Reveals What Happened – a true & shameful accounting

 

 2. The Bible Reveals What Didn’t Happen – a true & sad accounting (note- no reference to God, prayer, faith)

 

 3.  The Bible Reveals Who & Who Did Not Believe – a true and simple accounting

 

 III. THE PROVIDENCE OF GOD [29:1-11]

 

 1. A Recognition of Being Out of Place [v. 1-5]

 

 2. A Rejection of Belonging [v. 6-10]

 

 3. A Return of Shame [v. 11]

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