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Our Cadence Is To Be Out Of Step
The Lord will work in the lives of the truly repentant, not those only interested in token religion.
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So today’s word is out of step with the world; it is like nails on a chalkboard that make modern man cringe, but that is a good thing, because the world is opposed to God. Our cadence is to be out of step.
So what exactly is the scandalous message?
Remember that 1 Samuel is written to give a historical account of how kings became primary players in the life of the people of Israel. So far we have not made it to when the people ask for a king, but we are getting close. But from this story the original audience would learn that victory and peace does not come from military might or from religious tokenism; victory/triumph comes from God by God. That God all by Himself is able to handle Himself, and the way back to God is through repentance; we are not to be asking God to rush to our sides and assist us in our own personal missions, but rather that we need to be rushing away from our personal missions back to God. That is the scandalous message—seeing, recognizing, confessing, naming, mourning over and owning your sin and repenting/turning away from your sin and following the LORD. The Lord stands ready to restore the repentant life, not religious tokenism/voodoo. The repentant heart is the condition of the Lord’s restoration.
To see this in action come on back tomorrow.
By: Clif Johnson
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Aired on
Jul 27, 2023
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Day by Day
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Day by Day Video
Jesus Is Not Your Homeboy
We often want just enough Jesus to be free from sin, but not to change us for the better.
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The people in the text of 1 Samuel 6 were not so much different than the people of Jesus’ day. Remember when Jesus healed the man that roamed in the tombs of Gerasenes. He sent his demons into a flock of pigs. And the townspeople begged Jesus to depart from them. Why? They were more interested in their possessions than in the power that was just presented to them in Jesus. They wanted Jesus pushed to the margins.
They were unwilling to do any self-assessment, self-evaluation. They did not want to realize the mercy and the holiness that was before them. They just wanted their stuff and go on with life.
Sadly, we see that same sentiment far too often in our churches. Just enough of Jesus to be immunized from the bad, but not enough that makes any identifiable difference. The only problem with that is that is that is not how the gospel works. Plenty of people want Jesus as a friend, a neighbor, a divine shoulder to cry on. But he never offers himself in segmented pieces. Jesus is the LORD of all, and must be received on his terms, not yours or mine.
By: Clif Johnson
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Jul 26, 2023
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Day by Day
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Day by Day Video
Who Can Stand Before The Lord?
Jesus is the only perfect priest who can mediate for us before God.
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“Then the men of Beth-Shemesh said, ‘Who can stand before the Lord, this holy God?” 1 Samuel 6:20
The people of Beth-shemesh, the levitical clan of the Kohathites, the ones entrusted with the care-taking of the Ark of the Covenant, doing exactly what the Philistines did in recognizing God’s power and trying to get out of His presence. They ask the question, “Who can stand before the LORD, this holy God?”
The leaders of Beth-shemesh decide it would be better to remove the Ark from their location and presence, and move it up the road to a higher location, perhaps a safer location to store the ark since Kiriath-jearim was built on a hill. Apparently the Israelites hadn’t learned the lesson that God can take care of Himself.
But the question still resounds, doesn’t it—Who can stand before the LORD, this holy God?
And the answer we see, not just from this text, but from all the bible, is no one can stand before the LORD based upon their own goodness, their own ideas, their own rejoicing.
We need a mediator. Someone to intervene on our behalf. Eli had failed to do it. Hophni and Phinehas were losers. We need someone to plead on our behalf before the LORD. But now Hophni and Phinehas and Eli were dead. Israel needs a priest, a righteous leader. The answer comes in chapter 7 in the person of Samuel. But Samuel is just a pointer to someone greater.
Psalm 24:3 asks the question, “Who may ascend the hill of the LORD? And who shall stand in his holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to what is false and does not swear deceitfully.”
I am not that person. You are not that person. There is not a leader within this building who is that person. Our job is to point you to Jesus, who was, is, and will continue to be that perfect priest.
By: Clif Johnson
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Jul 25, 2023
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Day by Day Hacks
Day By Day Hacks
We should have a designated time to spend with the Lord.
By: Clif Johnson
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Jul 24, 2023
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Day by Day Video
He Is Not A Customizable App
God works and is worshiped on His terms, not ours.
By: Clif Johnson
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Jul 21, 2023
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Day by Day
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Day by Day Video
They Did It Their Way...And Lost
Simple recognition of God’s power is not enough in itself to qualify as worship.
By: Clif Johnson
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Jul 20, 2023
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Day by Day
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Day by Day Video
God’s Mercy Is An Invitation
Mercy is not a free pass to continue in ungodly behavior.
By: Clif Johnson
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Jul 19, 2023
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Day by Day
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Day by Day Video
Who Wouldn’t Enjoy Tumors And Rats?
We can’t appease God in ways that do not line up with His laws.
By: Clif Johnson
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Jul 18, 2023
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Day by Day
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Day by Day Hacks
Day By Day Hacks
Set aside a special place for your time with God!
By: Clif Johnson
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Jul 17, 2023
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Day by Day
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Day by Day - 1 Samuel
Have You Heard The One About Milk Cows?
God displays His power and control so that we can also understand His mercy.
By: Clif Johnson
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Jul 14, 2023
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Day by Day
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Day by Day - 1 Samuel
Closer To A Worm…
The majestic things of the world pale in comparison to the glory of God.
By: Clif Johnson
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Jul 13, 2023
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Day by Day - 1 Samuel
Where Is Your Confidence?
We should place our confidence in the Lord Whom no one can stand against.
By: Clif Johnson
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Jul 12, 2023
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Day by Day
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Day by Day - 1 Samuel
No Hitters And No Standers
No one can stand safely in the presence of God apart from the blood of Jesus.
By: Clif Johnson
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Jul 11, 2023
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Day by Day
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Day by Day - 1 Samuel
When You Cry Out To Heaven
Jesus’ payment of sin can be placed on our account if we cry out to Him.
By: Clif Johnson
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Jul 10, 2023
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Day by Day
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00:02:33 min.
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Day by Day - 1 Samuel
Is God Dead?
When it seems God’s people are defeated, He will remind the world who is really in charge.
By: Clif Johnson
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Jul 06, 2023
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Day by Day
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00:04:47 min.
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Day by Day - 1 Samuel
Downward Dagon
God does not need us to help Him, but He invites us to be part of His mission.
By: Clif Johnson
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Jul 05, 2023
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Day by Day
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Day by Day - 1 Samuel
The Heavy, And GLORIOUS, Hand Of God
The hand of the Lord exalts Himself all by Himself.
By: Clif Johnson
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Jul 04, 2023
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Day by Day - 1 Samuel
Heavy Is The Hand
God does not need us to win battles on His behalf.
By: Clif Johnson
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Jul 03, 2023
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Day by Day
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Day by Day - 1 Samuel
When The Glory Truly Departed
We should be dedicated to God, not use Him when convenient.
By: Clif Johnson
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Jun 30, 2023
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Day by Day
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00:01:35 min.
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Day by Day - 1 Samuel
Eye Charts Are Not Blurry
When God seems distant, it is we who have moved.
By: Clif Johnson
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Jun 29, 2023
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Day by Day
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Day by Day - 1 Samuel
Breaking News And Broken Necks
If God’s presence is absent, it’s because our hearts are far from Him.
By: Clif Johnson
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Jun 28, 2023
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Day by Day
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Day by Day - 1 Samuel
Questions That Tickle The Ears
Rather than asking if we know God, we should ask if God finds us faithful.
By: Clif Johnson
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Jun 27, 2023
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Day by Day
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Day by Day - 1 Samuel
Are You A Passive Parent?
Parents must actively guide their children in the ways of God.
By: Clif Johnson
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Jun 26, 2023
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Day by Day
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00:01:36 min.
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Day by Day - 1 Samuel
Modern Day Superstitions
Many times we are guilty of treating God carelessly and casually.
By: Clif Johnson
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Jun 23, 2023
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Day by Day
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00:02:45 min.
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Day by Day - 1 Samuel
Religious Action Instead Of Relational Trust
We must be careful not to trust our religious actions for salvation instead of Jesus.
By: Clif Johnson
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Jun 22, 2023
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Day by Day
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Day by Day - 1 Samuel
Do You Tremble?
We keep God central by planting His Word deep at home.
By: Clif Johnson
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Jun 20, 2023
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Day by Day - 1 Samuel
He Still Speaks
God still calls people to preach His Word.
By: Clif Johnson
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Jun 19, 2023
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Day by Day
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00:01:48 min.
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Day by Day - 1 Samuel
The Prophet’s Concern
Preaching the word of the Lord is not always a happy task.
By: Clif Johnson
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Jun 16, 2023
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Day by Day - 1 Samuel
Tingling Ears
God is patient to call us to ministry, but He is persistent.
By: Clif Johnson
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Jun 15, 2023
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Day by Day - 1 Samuel
The Distressing Landscape
When we do not understand the Bible, our behavior will be improper.
By: Clif Johnson
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Jun 14, 2023
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