Ep. 97: The Lord's Heavy Hand

In Podcast Episode 97, “The Lord’s Heavy Hand,” Kim discusses the unique story of the ark of God within the Philistine territory. The ark in the temple of Dagon is a story unlike any other in scripture. The Israelites had so lost their focus on God that their enemies did not recognize who the God of Israel even was. Instead of the witness of a grateful people pointing others, including the Philistines, to the One True God, it took the Lord’s heavy hand to point them in His direction.

 

The primary scripture text for this episode is 1 Samuel 5:1-12, with the key verses being 6 and 9:

 

6 Then the Lord’s heavy hand struck the people of Ashdod and the nearby villages with a plague of tumors.

 

9 But when the Ark arrived at Gath, the Lord’s heavy hand fell on its men, young and old; he struck them with a plague of tumors, and there was a great panic.

OTHER RESOURCES:

 

He replied, “If they kept quiet, the stones along the road would burst into cheers!” (Luke 19:40)

 

PASTORAL PRAYER BY DAVID PLATT FROM MCCLEAN BIBLE CHURCH, January 17, 2021

 

BIG NEWS—COMING SOON: “A Country Girl in a City World—Loving Jesus” will be renamed as “Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus.” You will get the same great content, but a new look and a new website. The website will contain podcast information, Bible study blog posts, and more.

 

RESOURCES USED FOR BOOK OF 1 & 2 Samuel PODCASTS:

• “The Wiersbe Bible Commentary: The Complete Old Testament OT in One Volume”
• “The Tony Evans Bible Commentary: Advancing God’s Kingdom Agenda”
• “Life Application Study Bible”
• “The Swindoll Study Bible: NLT” by Charles R. Swindoll
• Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary
• Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Samuel (Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary) by J. D. Great, Heath A. Thomas

"Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus" Facebook Group:

 

Our NEW Facebook Group is devoted to providing a place for us to encourage each other through all the seasons of life. Follow the provided link to request admittance into “Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus”—https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/ Feel free to invite others who will be good encouragers and/or need encouragement to follow Jesus.

Online Bible Study Courses:

 

Would you like to take a deeper dive into the book of Joshua and learn more about the Israelite story, join Kim as she teaches “Finding Courage for Life’s Battles: Life Lessons from the Book of Joshua.”

 

To take her FREE 3-Day Online Bible Study entitled “Let  God Transform U through His Word: Why Is Personal Bible Study So Important to Your Christian Life?”.

 

Check out Kim's website at https://gettinghealthyall4hisglory.com for blog posts and her PDF Printable collection.

 

Remember, “It’s Always a Trust & Obey Kinda Day!”

 

If you have questions or comments or would like to learn more about how to follow Jesus, please email Kim at EncouragingOthersinLovingJesus@gmail.com.

 

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Reference:

Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Tyndale House Publishers. Holy Bible: New Living Translation. Wheaton, Ill: Tyndale House Publishers, 2004.