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Opportunity Knocks

1 Samuel 24

August 23, 2020 • Pastor John Wilson

INTRO. THE SITUATION: DAVID ESCAPED TO ENGEDI
A. David’s Journey Difficult – Got Harder
B. Purpose: God Producing A Shepherd King

I. vs 1-7 - TEST > TRUSTING GOD IN ALL THINGS
A. Opportunity Knocking At The Door
B. David’s Men Tempted Him - Mt.16:23
C. Lessons In These Few Verses:
1. Do Not Be Led By The Crowd (Stand)
2. Use Wisdom Regarding Opportunities
3. Principles Over Opportunities
4. Lead Others To Do The Right Thing
5. Obeyed His Conscience Quickly

II. vs 8-15 - SHOWS US HOW TO DEAL WITH INJUSTICE:
A. 9 – Innocent Man 10 – Passive 11 – Proven
B. 12 – God Will Judge 13 – Consider History
C. 14 – Humility, 15 – I Will Trust In God
D. Lessons: Trust God For Justice
1. Leave In The Hands Of God - Ro.12:21
2. Ja.2:13 - “Mercy Triumphs…”

III. vs 16-22 - GOD’S WAYS ARE MYSTERIOUS!!
A. Saul Emotionally Moved By Grace
1. Warning: No Evidence Of Repentance
B. Declarations > Faith Produces Results
C. Lesson: Know God Personally Thru Jesus

CLOSE: PAY ATTENTION TO THE PRINCIPLES
A. Put Your Trust In God (Jesus Christ)
B. Go To The Stronghold (Jesus Christ)

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