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Psalm 110:7 This is a study of the different brooks in scripture and the signficance in their lessons. I. Reinforcement : I Samuel 17:40; Psalm 24:7-10 God *s people are in a warfare that often brings us to the end of ourselves. Note why we need this brook:A. Warfare with no action B. Will with no authority to perform it C. Weapons with no ammunition II. Readjustment I Kings 17:2-7 A. Halting before progress B. Hiding before showing 1. Meals from Heaven 2. Ministry to distressed... 17:17, 18 3. Meeting with Ahab... 18:1 4. Miracle of fire 5. Manifestation of rain... 18:46 C hopelessness before strength. . . 19:1-10 III Refreshment Psalm 42:1, 2 Shepherds know the danger of the cast sheep A Because of direction (soft spot) B.Because of diet C Because of desires (wool is a type of self-life and was forbidden for priests when ministering) IV. Reassessment John 18:1 He drank a cup so I could have a well He allowed himself to be sold to purchase me He cried "my God" so that I could cry "Abba" V Redemption............ see text Here we see the picture of a warrior stooping to refresh himself at a wayside pool. Note the things that refreshed our heavenly warrior: A His Father *s approval... John 10:17B. The outcome of His actions. . . Isaiah 53:11 C. The enthusiasm of his associates SERMON FROM PASTOR J.W. DEPEW |