Why was God displeased with Why was God displeased with David’s census of Israel in David’s census of Israel in

1 Chron. 21? (2 Sam. 24)1 Chron. 21? (2 Sam. 24)

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““Answer in 10 words or less.”Answer in 10 words or less.”

Why was God displeased with Why was God displeased with David’s census of Israel in David’s census of Israel in

1 Chron. 21? (2 Sam. 24)1 Chron. 21? (2 Sam. 24)

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It showed a failure to trust in God!It showed a failure to trust in God!

David Numbers IsraelDavid Numbers Israel1 Chrn. 21; 2 Sam. 241 Chrn. 21; 2 Sam. 24

• Israel had been numbered before – Israel had been numbered before – Num. 1:1-3; 26:1-2Num. 1:1-3; 26:1-2 –Numbering was not wrong, per seNumbering was not wrong, per se

• David’s heart was wrong – David’s heart was wrong – 2 Sam. 24: 2 Sam. 24: 10; 1 Chrn. 21:210; 1 Chrn. 21:2– Lack of faith,Lack of faith, 1 Chrn. 21:3-4; 27:23-24 1 Chrn. 21:3-4; 27:23-24

–God reduced their number, God reduced their number, 1 Chrn. 21:141 Chrn. 21:143

David Numbers IsraelDavid Numbers Israel1 Chrn. 21; 2 Sam. 241 Chrn. 21; 2 Sam. 24

• God was angry with Israel – God was angry with Israel – 2 Sam. 2 Sam. 24:1; 1 Chrn. 21:724:1; 1 Chrn. 21:7 –Satan moved David, Satan moved David, 1 Chrn. 21:11 Chrn. 21:1

–God moved David, God moved David, 2 Sam. 24:12 Sam. 24:1

–God used the occasion to bring a God used the occasion to bring a punishment upon Israelpunishment upon Israel

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David Numbers IsraelDavid Numbers Israel1 Chrn. 21; 2 Sam. 241 Chrn. 21; 2 Sam. 24

• David’s heart condemned him & he David’s heart condemned him & he repented –repented – 2 Sam. 24:10; 1 Chrn. 21:82 Sam. 24:10; 1 Chrn. 21:8–Punishment & mercy,Punishment & mercy, 1 Chrn. 21:9-15 1 Chrn. 21:9-15

(Psa. 6:1-4)(Psa. 6:1-4)

• LessonLesson: Trust the strength of the : Trust the strength of the Lord, His word & promises in your life Lord, His word & promises in your life – – Prov. 3:5-6; Rom. 8:31; Heb. 13:5-6; Prov. 3:5-6; Rom. 8:31; Heb. 13:5-6; Phil. 4:13Phil. 4:13

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According to Scripture, where did According to Scripture, where did the Devil come from and why does the Devil come from and why does he have the power he has? he have the power he has?

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The devil is real & active in the world!The devil is real & active in the world!

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Where did the devil come from?Where did the devil come from?

• A created being –A created being – Col. 1:15-17 (16)Col. 1:15-17 (16)–Does not mean God created him evil,Does not mean God created him evil,

Psa. 5:4; Jas. 1:13Psa. 5:4; Jas. 1:13

• Satan chose his evil course of direct Satan chose his evil course of direct opposition to Godopposition to God–Sin is his career,Sin is his career, 1 John 3:81 John 3:8

– Instigator & perpetuator of murder,Instigator & perpetuator of murder, John John 8:44; Hebrews 2:148:44; Hebrews 2:14

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Why does Satan have the Why does Satan have the power he does?power he does?

• Boundary of his powers is set by God Boundary of his powers is set by God –– Rev. 20:2Rev. 20:2–Within the constraint of man’s personal Within the constraint of man’s personal

choice,choice, Jno. 13:2, 27; Eph. 6:11-13 Jno. 13:2, 27; Eph. 6:11-13

• He is not all powerful,He is not all powerful, Job 1:12; 2:6Job 1:12; 2:6

• He is not all present,He is not all present, Lk. 4:13; Jas. 4:7Lk. 4:13; Jas. 4:7

• He can be resisted,He can be resisted, 1 Pet. 5:91 Pet. 5:98

How does Satan use the How does Satan use the power he has?power he has?

• The tempter The tempter (2 Cor. 2:11)(2 Cor. 2:11)–He entices us to sin using our desires, He entices us to sin using our desires,

Jas. 1:13-14Jas. 1:13-14• Presents sin as pleasurable Presents sin as pleasurable (Heb. 11:25)(Heb. 11:25)• Presents sin as beneficial Presents sin as beneficial (Gen. 3:4-5)(Gen. 3:4-5)• Presents sin as our right Presents sin as our right (Gen. 3:5)(Gen. 3:5)

–He tries to blind us to the truth of the He tries to blind us to the truth of the gospel gospel (2 Cor. 4:3-4)(2 Cor. 4:3-4)

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Are aliens real?Are aliens real?

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(Not the ones from Canada)(Not the ones from Canada)

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Are Aliens Real?Are Aliens Real?

• No: There is no Bible reason to No: There is no Bible reason to conclude aliens really existconclude aliens really exist–Evolutionist says “yes”!Evolutionist says “yes”!

–What is their evidence? Is it What is their evidence? Is it reliable? reliable? • ““Because we exist there must be Because we exist there must be

more beings out there!”more beings out there!”

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Are Aliens Real?Are Aliens Real?

• If aliens are real, then…If aliens are real, then…–Created by God, Created by God, Gen. 1:1; Acts 4:24Gen. 1:1; Acts 4:24

– In the image of God? In the image of God? (Gen. 1:26-27)(Gen. 1:26-27)• If not, then they are not intelligentIf not, then they are not intelligent

• If they are, then they are like us If they are, then they are like us (immortal & morally responsible)(immortal & morally responsible)

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Are Aliens Real?Are Aliens Real?

• If aliens are intelligent beings with If aliens are intelligent beings with moral capacity, are they moral capacity, are they sinnerssinners? ?

• Do they need a Do they need a SaviorSavior? ? RevelationRevelation? ? Etc. – Etc. – 1 Tim. 6:20-21 (2 Tim. 2:16)1 Tim. 6:20-21 (2 Tim. 2:16)– Fiction & fantasy based on the fears & Fiction & fantasy based on the fears &

feelings of men!feelings of men!

• Man is God’s highest creation – Man is God’s highest creation – Psa. 8:3-9Psa. 8:3-9

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