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1 Corinthians 11:23-26 NKJV[23] For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you: that the Lord Jesus on the same night in which He was betrayed took bread; [24] and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, "Take, eat; this is My body which is broken for you; do this in remembrance of Me." [25] In the same manner He also took the cup after supper, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in My blood. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me." [26] For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord's death till He comes.
1 Corinthians 16:1-2 NKJV[1] Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given orders to the churches of Galatia, so you must do also: [2] On the first day of the week let each one of you lay something aside, storing up as he may prosper, that there be no collections when I come. Contribution.
1 Samuel chapter 2, Samuel is serving the Lord in Shilo. Assisting Eli.
1 Samuel chapter 3 Eli is being warned by The Lord concerning his two sons Ohphni and Phinehas.
1 Samuel chapter 4 Israel is fighting the Philistines close to Eben-Ezer and they were defeated!
1 Samuel chapter 4 The sons of Eli Ohphni and Phinehas are now dead. God was not with them!
1 Samuel chapter 4 the Philistines captured the Ark of The Lord.
When news reached Eli that the Ark of The Lord has been captured and that his two sons are now dead he died.
God chose to dwell symbolically in Israel over the Ark of the covenant (Ex 25:8,10,17-22; 29:41-46)
God told Israel He would dwell on the mercy seat between the two cherubim (Ex 25:22; II Sam 6:2).
The Ark was kept in the innermost holy of holies of the tabernacle and temple, and it was off-limits.
When wicked priests wickedly took the Ark into battle, God let the Philistines kill them and steal it.
1 Samuel 4:19-22 NKJV[19] Now his daughter-in-law, Phinehas's wife, was with child, due to be delivered; and when she heard the news that the ark of God was captured, and that her father-in-law and her husband were dead, she bowed herself and gave birth, for her labor pains came upon her. [20] And about the time of her death the women who stood by her said to her, "Do not fear, for you have borne a son." But she did not answer, nor did she regard it. [21] Then she named the child Ichabod, saying, "The glory has departed from Israel!" because the ark of God had been captured and because of her father-in-law and her husband. [22] And she said, "The glory has departed from Israel, for the ark of God has been captured."
Where do you stand about the presence of God? • Where does this church stand relative to His presence? • Can the presence of God go away from many of us and live us alone for ever? • God fills heaven and earth, so He is always everywhere, for He is an omniscient God (Jer 23:23-24). • But here we speak of fellowship and walking with God and His delight, power, and revelation in us. • Let us as a congregation not permit that “Ichabod happen to us”.
Adam was driven out of Eden where God’s presence had been with him (Genesis 3:8). The Importance of God’s Presence
Cain went out from God’s presence after killing Abel and being rejected (Genesis 4:16). The Importance of God’s Presence
In the days of Seth and Enos, men began to call upon the name of the LORD (Gen 4:26). The Importance of God’s Presence
Enoch walked with God 300 years and God took him (Genesis 5:21-24; Hebrews 11:5). The Importance of God’s Presence
Noah walked with God and saved his family from the Flood (Genesis 6:9; Heb 11:7). The Importance of God’s Presence
Abraham walked with God and was called His friend (Genesis 15:1; 17:1; James 2:23). The Importance of God’s Presence
Jacob’s stone and vision became – the house of God (Genesis32:24-32). The Importance of God’s Presence
Moses did not want to go anywhere without God’s presence with him (Ex 33:12-23). The Importance of God’s Presence
Joshua did not want to leave the tabernacle where God met with Moses (Exodus 33:11). The Importance of God’s Presence
Asa led a national revival that sought God’s presence and got it (II Chr 15:2,4,12-15). The Importance of God’s Presence
David loved the presence of God; David knew God was always with him (Ps 139:1-18). The Importance of God’s Presence
There is nothing better on earth than God with you (Ps 73:23-28; Habakkuk 3:17-19). The Importance of God’s Presence
David and Solomon’s temple for God depended on His presence (I Kings 8:1-11; etc.). The Importance of God’s Presence
The angel of the LORD represented God’s presence in love and pity (Isaiah 63:7-9). The Importance of God’s Presence
We walk with God in the N.T. by walking in the Spirit (Romans 8:9-17; Gal 5:16-25). The Importance of God’s Presence
We can have glorious fellowship with God the Father and His Son Jesus (I John 1:1-9). The Importance of God’s Presence
God warned Moses that even His chosen priests could be cut off from Him (Lev 22:1-3). The Danger of Losing God’s Presence
Achan cost Israel God’s powerful presence, though they did not know it (Joshua 7:1-5). The Danger of Losing God’s Presence
Israel lost God’s glorious presence when the Philistines took the Ark The Danger of Losing God’s Presence
Samson lost God’s presence (and power) by his sin and did not know it (Judges 16:20). The Danger of Losing God’s Presence
David saw the terrible judgment of God leaving Saul to an evil spirit (I Sam 16:13-15) The Danger of Losing God’s Presence
Therefore, when he sinned, he begged God not to desert him likewise (Psalm 51:11). The Danger of Losing God’s Presence
This reversal of fortune was terrible: God turned from lover to enemy (Isaiah 63:7-10). The Danger of Losing God’s Presence
Jesus warned God’s kingdom would be taken from the Jews (Matthew 21:41-43; 23:38). The Danger of Losing God’s Presence
God turned away from Jesus Christ, causing Him likely His greatest pain (Ps 22:1-6). The Danger of Losing God’s Presence
The great church at Ephesus would lose God’s Spirit (Rev 2:1-7); I am going to remove your “candlestick” that is, “my presence” will not be with you unless you repent. The Danger of Losing God’s Presence
Jesus warned the church at Pergamos that He would fight against them (Rev 2:14-16), which is exactly what He did against Judah, if they did not get hot for Him (Is 63:10). The Danger of Losing God’s Presence
Jesus warned the church at Thyatira that he would kill some members (Rev 2:20-23). The Danger of Losing God’s Presence
Jesus warned Sardis He would come like a thief on this imperfect church (Rev 3:1-3). The Danger of Losing God’s Presence