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LESSONNOTES
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January 29 & 31, 2021
Resentment destroys the fool.
Job 5:2
The godless are full of resentment.
Job 36:13
Watch out that no poisonous root of bitterness grows up to trouble you, corrupting many.
Hebrews 12:15
Scene #1: David refuses to
As King David came to Bahurim, a man came out of the village cursing them. It was Shimei son of Gera, from the same clan as Saul’s family. He threw stones at the king and the king’s officers and all the mighty warriors who surrounded him. “Get out of here, you murderer, you scoundrel!” he shouted at David. The Lord is paying you back for all the bloodshed in Saul’s clan. You stole his throne, and now the Lord has given it to your son Absalom. At last you will taste some of your own medicine, for you are a murderer!” “Why should this dead dog curse my lord the king?” Abishai son of Zeruiah demanded. “Let me go over and cut off his head!” “No!” the king said. “Who asked your opinion, you sons of Zeruiah! If the Lord has told him to curse me, who are you to stop him?” Then David said to Abishai and to all his servants, “My own son is trying to kill me. Doesn’t this relative of Saul have even more reason to do so?”
2 Samuel 16:5 – 11
So David and his men continued down the road, and Shimei kept pace with them on a nearby hillside, cursing as he went and throwing stones at David and tossing dust into the air.
2 Samuel 16:13
Scene #2: David decides
Shimei son of Gera, the man from Bahurim in Benjamin, hurried across with the men of Judah to welcome King David.
2 Samuel 19:16
As the king was about to cross the river, Shimei fell down before him. “My lord the king, please forgive me,” he pleaded. “Forget the terrible thing your servant did when you left Jerusalem. May the king put it out of his mind. I know how much I sinned. That is why I have come here today, the very first person in all Israel to greet my lord the king.” Then Abishai son of Zeruiah said, “Shimei should die, for he cursed the Lord’s anointed king!”
2 Samuel 19:18 – 21
Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.
Colossians 3:13
“Who asked your opinion, you sons of Zeruiah!” David exclaimed. “Why have you become my adversary today? This is not a day for execution but for celebration! Today I am once again the king of Israel!” Then, turning to Shimei, David vowed, “Your life will be spared.”
2 Samuel 19:22 – 23
Scene #3: David decides
“Remember Shimei son of Gera, the man from Bahurim in Benjamin. He cursed me with a terrible curse as I was fleeing to Mahanaim. When he came down to meet me at the Jordan River, I swore by the Lord that I would not kill him. But that oath does not make him innocent. You are a wise man, and you will know how to arrange a bloody death for him.” Then David died and was buried with his ancestors in the City of David.
1 Kings 2:8 – 10
Releasing resentment: some “don’ts.”
Don’t be
Sensible people control their temper; they earn respect by overlooking wrongs.
Proverbs 19:11
Don’t expect people
No one is righteous—not even one.
Romans 3:10
Love keeps no record of being wronged.
1 Corinthians 13:5
Don’t wait to
“Settle your differences quickly.”
Jesus in Matthew 5:25
Don’t sin by letting anger control you. Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry, for anger gives a foothold to the devil.
Ephesians 4:26 – 27
Don’t forget forgiveness is
Don’t forget how much you’ve
Be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.
Ephesians 4:32
Releasing resentment: some “dos.”
Do stay off the
Never pay back evil with more evil. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honorable. Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone. Dear friends, never take revenge. Leave that to the righteous anger of God.
Romans 12:17 – 19
Do show kindness to the one who
If your enemies are hungry, feed them. If they are thirsty, give them something to drink.
Romans 12:20
Bless those who persecute you. Don’t curse them; pray that God will bless them.
Romans 12:14
Do be
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BYTHENUMBERS: January 22 & 24, 2021
Total Attendance: 2,800 Onsite: 1,445 Online: 1,355
Giving: $50,213.50 [YTD: 82% of need or -$41,425]
OFF-CAMPUS COMMUNION
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FUSION: Sunday Nights at 6:00 pm
Fusion has moved from the morning to the evening. Worship and groups all in one amazing night! Questions? Text 618-242-4185 or email High School Pastor Trevor Ile trevor@centralnow.com
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
Are you looking to volunteer at Central? Here are three areas where you could make a difference.
Guest Services
Greeter/Server: Friday at 6 pm (big need!), Sunday at 9:15 am & 11 am
Volunteers are scheduled on a month-on/month-off rotation
Creative Arts
Media/Audio/Video/Lighting/Production
Volunteers are scheduled depending on their role and availability.
Campus Team
Major remodeling on the Central Campus during February & March!
Landscaping, Housekeeping, Painting, Builds, Repairs.
Volunteer opportunities are project-based; experience is helpful but not required.
Call/text 618-242-4185, we’ll answer your questions and get you plugged in!