11 | The Heart of the Matter is a Matter of the Heart

Oct 22, 2023 • Ritchie Johnson

1 Samuel 13 | The Heart of the Matter is a Matter of the Heart

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Theme: 2 Chronicles 16:9(a) For the eyes of the LORD move to and fro throughout the earth that He may strongly support those whose heart is completely His.

When you punch the enemy in the mouth, prepare to be punched back.

Ephesians 6:11-13

Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual [forces] of wickedness in the heavenly [places.] 13 Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm.

Proverbs 4:23

Watch over your heart with all diligence, For from it [flow] the springs of life.

James 4:1

What is the source of quarrels and conflicts among you? Is not the source your pleasures that wage war in your members?

1 Peter 5:6-8

Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time, 7 casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. 8 Be of sober [spirit,] be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.

Why are we to pray for the “peace of Jerusalem” and for the Jewish people?

Romans 11:25-29

For I do not want you, brethren, to be uninformed of this mystery--so that you will not be wise in your own estimation--that a partial hardening has happened to Israel until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in; 26 and so all Israel will be saved; just as it is written, "THE DELIVERER WILL COME FROM ZION, HE WILL REMOVE UNGODLINESS FROM JACOB." 27 "THIS IS MY COVENANT WITH THEM, WHEN I TAKE AWAY THEIR SINS." 28 From the standpoint of the gospel they are enemies for your sake, but from the standpoint of [God's] choice they are beloved for the sake of the fathers; 29 for the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.