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The Transgression Of The Unnamed Prophet
Even though the unnamed Prophet had just delivered a powerful prophecy that was confirmed by miraculous signs, the Lord still punished him for disobedience, even though he was deceived into disobedience.
Because Solomon had installed idolatry into Israel, Jeroboam was given authority over the ten northern tribes of Israel. However, Jeroboam acted even more unfaithfully than Solomon, so the Lord sent an unnamed Prophet to pronounce judgment on him.
Nabal was a rich and miserly man who foolishly refused to reward the generosity of David and his men. However, Abigail, Nabal's wife, was a beautiful and intelligent woman, who was able to deflect David's retribution.
Both Saul, son of Kish, and David, son of Jesse, were anointed to be kings over Israel. But while Saul continually fought against the Lord to preserve his own kingship, David refused to lift his own hand in an effort to obtain what had been promised by the Lord.
Even though David sinned in his relationship with Bathsheba, the Lord forgave him after he repented, but there were still consequences to his sin. Through it all, David acted in faith.
Goliath intimidated in the armies of Israel by his sheer size and his gleaming bronze armor, but David trusted in the Lord and easily defeated the physically superior warrior.
Samuel was dedicated to the Lord long before his birth, and the Lord honored his faithfulness by making him a prophet, even though the nation of Israel did not continually honor him as a prophet all the days of his life.
Jephthah: A Conflicted Man Of Valor
Jephthah the Gileadite was a warrior and the son of a concubine. When times were good, he was dispossessed, but when war came, he was sought-out as a leader. He had faith, but with mixed results.
Samson could hardly be considered a man of faith, nor a righteous man, nor a humble man, but the Lord was still willing to respond to Samson's last humble request in faith.
Deborah and Barak represent an interesting study in contrasts: Deborah had her faith fully invested in the Lord, while Barak mixed faith and unbelief.
Even though Gideon was only a timid little boy when the Lord called him to lead an army against the Midianites, the Lord quickly catapulted him into a position of great authority and faith.
Both Joshua, the newly commissioned leader of Israel, and Rahab, a prostitute of Jericho, exhibited faith at the siege and destruction of Jericho. Each was duly rewarded for their demonstration of faith.
Even though Moses was the most humble man in all the earth, the Lord placed him in the ministry of power and authority, which led him to an impossible situation at the Red Sea.
Moses The Commissioned Deliverer
After 40 years in the land of Midian, Moses was finally ready to begin the ministry that had been previously revealed to him. He had finally gained the necessary humility and patience, and was now able to act in obedience without interference.
Even though Moses had a revelation of his ultimate role in the deliverance of Israel from Egypt, he did not begin his ministry with appropriate discernment and dependence upon the Lord. As a result, Moses suffered consequences personally, and the nation of Israel also suffered corporately.
The birth and early infancy of Moses was a demonstration of parents' faith overcoming an impossible situation on behalf of their child, for both his immediate and future benefit.
The entire life of Joseph is a study of faith overcoming all circumstances. In spite of continual betrayal by those closest to him, Joseph continued to proclaim his faith.
Jacob's Blessing Of Ephraim And Manasseh
Jacob, after a life of deception and manipulation, finally yielded to the Lord's direction. The result of his new-found compliance was a lasting blessing for his children.
After receiving some fantastic promises when he was 75, when Abraham was 86 years old, Hagar, Sarah's Egyptian maidservant and Abraham's second wife, gave birth to Ishmael. When Abraham was 100 years old and Sarah 90, they gave birth to Isaac, the child who had been promised 25 years earlier.
Noah was a man of faith. He continued to steadfastly obey a command he had received from the Lord for 120 years, even in the face of constant opposition and ridicule.