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IT’S ABOUT TIME
1 Sam 15:34-
1 Sam 16:1-2
INTRO
A. It was a time of Upheaval and Change for Israel
1 Chron
Saul had committed suicide in battle (10:4-6)
Heaven had orchestrated.
David had been anointed king (11:4-6)
B. Who Knew What to Do at That Difficult Time?
Samuel....
The valuable children of Issachar knew what to do
They had an understanding of the times
C. What Are We to Do in These Stressful Times?
BODY
A. We Are to Read the Signs of the Times
The Pharisees couldn’t read the signs of the times
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Jesus said that they were but weather prophets
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They were looking for some miraculous sign
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They overlooked the obvious: Christ was there
2. Beware of those who claim spectacular knowledge
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When Christ will return
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The identity of the Antichrist
3. Look for signs already revealed in the Bible
a. Moral decline as in the days of Noah
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Violent eruptions in nature
Luke
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International signs relating to the nation of Israel
4. Understanding these signs should help us win people to Christ
B. We Are to Recognize Special Times
1. Jesus wept over the tough times coming to Jerusalem
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The city would be surrounded by enemies
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Desolation and destruction were ahead
2. What were the reasons for His tears?
a. Jerusalem had rejected Him in spite of having been given great light
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They had failed to recognize this special time (Their day)
3. Is this a special time in your life?
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Is God making you aware of your sins?
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Don’t grieve the Lord by not recognizing your opportunity to
C. We Are to Redeem These Sinful Times
Seizing opportunities to witness
a. Making soul winning our priority
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Seeing people as God sees them
2. Seeing iniquity abound in the last days
3. Being lights in a dark world
CONCLUSION
A. It’s Time to Wake Up
B. We Know What to Do — So Let’s Do It!
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