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Heroes of the Old Testament

Joash

June 2, 2019 • Nate Akin

In the King Joash narrative, the evil queen is killing off all the male heirs of the line of David but one of those heirs is hidden away. It is a time of great sin and darkness in the land because unhealthy leadership leads to an unhealthy nation. Six years later, King Joash is brought out of hiding and the queen sees him standing. Joash delivers the people from bondage under an evil tyrant but putting the Queen to death. He then begins to rebuild the temple. Joash though only serves to let us know we need an even greater King from the line of David who will deliver us from the Prince of the Power of the Air. This King however, unlike every other son of David, only needs a tomb for 3 days and when He walks out He begins to build a Temple not made with hands! 2 Chronicles 22:10-24:27 1) The King brings Peace (22:10-23:21) 2) The King rebuilds the Temple (24:1-14) 3) We need a better King! (24:15-27)

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego

May 26, 2019 • Nathan Stam

Daniel 3 In Daniel 3, the children of Israel are faced with a test to turn from their God to an Idol. In the face of this trial, the young Hebrews will need to trust God, His promises, and His goodness despite their circumstances. The young Hebrews trust in the face of death and they point us forward to a greater Hebrew who entrusted Himself to a God who judges justly. And 3 days after He died, He was vindicated and walked away from death as merely the first fruits of Resurrection!

David

May 19, 2019 • Nate Akin

Summary: In the David and Goliath narrative, the people of God are presented with an enemy they cannot defeat on their own. David, the Spirit-anointed King, steps in to deliver his people and crush their enemies head. David points us forward to his greater Son who would as the Spirit-anointed King stares down the accuser in the wilderness and then crushes his head at the Cross thereby giving victory over to His people. 1 Samuel 17:1-54 Main Idea: God provides a courageous King who prevails for his people by faith! I. The Fear of Israel in the Face of God's Enemies (17:1-16) II. The Faith of David in the Face of God's Enemies (17:17-37) III. The Victory of David over God's Enemies on Behalf of His People (17:38-51)

Boaz

May 13, 2019 • Nate Akin

Summary: In the Boaz narrative, we see a kinsman-redeemer show loving-kindness to a vulnerable, Gentile woman. Boaz redeems, protects, and provides for Ruth by taking her as his bride. Boaz points us forward to the greater-kinsman redeemer who redeems, protects, and provides for a people by making them His bride. Ruth 3 Main Idea: God demonstrates His loving-kindness by providing a redeemer and protector for those that cling to Him by faith. I. Naomi Plots (3:1-6) II. Ruth Acts (3:7-9) III. Boaz Responds (3:10-18) Conclusion: There will be another Redeemer from Bethlehem who shows loving-kindness!

Samson

May 5, 2019 • Nate Akin

In the Samson narrative, we see that humanity faces enemies because of sin and the Fall. Internally, we wrestle with our own sinful appetites. Externally, we face much opposition as well due the brokenness of humanity and the Creation itself. In Samson, Israel has a champion, albeit a flawed one, who delivers his people from their enemies through his death. The Samson narrative points us forward to the Greater Champion who delivers His people from their enemies (both internal and external) through His death… and resurrection! Judges 13:1-5 Main Idea: God provides a champion who delivers his people from their enemies! The Spirit-Empowered Champion has victories over his people's enemies (The Philistines) The Champion, like all humanity, fails through self-reliance and giving in to sinful appetites (Judges 16:15-21) God delivers His people through the death of His Champion (Judges 16:22-31)

Noah

April 28, 2019 • Jon Akin

In the Noah narrative, we see the seriousness of sin and how pervasive it is in the human race. We also see how seriously God takes sin. Yet, God is gracious to provide for humanity a rescue from judgment. Noah and the story of the Ark point us forward to gracious rescue from judgment by our redeemer, Jesus! Genesis 6:5-22 I. Be ready for judgment by really believing II. Be ready for judgment by helping others get ready III. Be ready for judgment by already going through it