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WITNESS OF MONUMENTS

WITNESS OF MONUMENTS. “And yet He did not leave Himself without witness, in that He did good and gave you rains from heaven and fruitful seasons…” Acts 14:17. “No Graven Images…”. Exodus 20:4 But God knows we need “reminders.” Daylight savings time. April 15!! Also in spiritual matters.

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WITNESS OF MONUMENTS

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  1. WITNESS OF MONUMENTS “And yet He did not leave Himself without witness, in that He did good and gave you rains from heaven and fruitful seasons…” Acts 14:17

  2. “No Graven Images…” • Exodus 20:4 • But God knows we need “reminders.” • Daylight savings time. April 15!! • Also in spiritual matters. • God loves you. • God expects and deserves respect from us. • Monuments serve this purpose.

  3. Psalm 78:1-6 • Listen! Give ear! • To: dark sayings of old (mysteries), parables, teachings of “fathers”. • “That the generation to come might know, even the children yet to be born…” v. 6

  4. Monument to God’s Love • Passover – Deut. 7:6-9 – redeemed from Egypt. • Deut. 6:4-9; 20-24 • When kids ask – point them to the monument. • For us – John 3:16; Rom. 5:8 • Titus 3:3-8 • Continue – Don’t turn aside as Israel.

  5. Monument of Man’s Lust • Psalm 78:18 • Ex. 16:31 – Manna would sustain life, and as a bonus, was sweet. • Numbers 11:4, 18-20, 31-34 • Always want “more”. Dissatisfied with God, God dissatisfied with man. • Whether it’s more territory, a king “like the nations”, or whatever; leads to distruction. • I Cor 10:6, 11; James 1:12-15

  6. Monument of God’s Departure • Psalm 78:60 – Shiloh – I Sam. 4:5-12 • Ezekiel 8-11- Jerusalem • Ezek. 43 – God can return • Rom. 3:23; 6:23 – sin brings separation • Repentance brings reconciliation.

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