July 29 -2012 A Look Back that Moves Us Forward.
Samuel 17: 32-40, 45-47
We must always be looking back at God’s Word, so that we move forward in His Glory.
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Looks that are deadly, at least detrimental, 3 examples
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Look of desire for the world Gen 19: 17, 24, 26 Lots wife
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Grieving for a lost lifestyle
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Why look back/ rendered useless
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A Look that lacks faith Acts 7:36, 39
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Sad commentary of Israel, turning back to Egypt
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Why to people return to destructive relationships, habits
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A look for Days Gone by, Ezra 3:10-13
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Two temples, two responses, one regret for what was
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One rejoicing for what is
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Looks we can live with, 2 examples, David and Paul,
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David: ISam17, V32,33
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Saul thought David unable
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David’s response, V 34-37a looking back and remembering God’s work
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V37b-40, God has suited you and prepared for what is ahead
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V45-47, David/we realize Spiritual warfare, cannot do w/o God
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Paul - 1 Tim 1:12-16, Look back to God’s salvation, be a witness & testimony
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Phil 3: 12-14
Conclusion:A look back that moves us forward, go fight some Giants