Ep. 181: Two People Are Better Off Than One - a podcast by A Country Girl in a City World -- Loving Jesus
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In Podcast Episode 181, “Two People Are Better Off Than One,” Kim discusses the importance of being a reliable companion on whom others can lean in times of trouble. In today’s lesson, we see Israel’s military commander Joab devising a battle plan which includes him heavily leaning on his brother Abishai. We also see that it is not a one-sided relationship, but they truly will have each other’s backs if they come up against an enemy which is more than they can handle on their own. Are you the reliable type? What better way to show the love of Christ than to be there for others in their times of need, covering their backs as they will also be willing to cover yours?
The primary scripture text for this episode is 2 Samuel 10:9-12 with 11 as the focal verse.
11 “If the Arameans are too strong for me, then come over and help me,” Joab told his brother. “And if the Ammonites are too strong for you, I will come and help you.
ADDITIONAL VERSES, etc.:
“Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble. Likewise, two people lying close together can keep each other warm. But how can one be warm alone? A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken.” (Ecclesiastes 4:9-12)
Share each other’s burdens, and in this way obey the law of Christ. (Galatians 6:2)
For we are each responsible for our own conduct. (Galatians 6:5)
Aaron and Hur support Moses’ arms
12 Moses’ arms soon became so tired he could no longer hold them up. So Aaron and Hur found a stone for him to sit on. Then they stood on each side of Moses, holding up his hands. So his hands held steady until sunset. Exodus 17:12
WEEKLY ASSIGNMENT FEATURE:
Ask the Lord to show you one person who needs a buddy to have her/his back. Begin praying for her/him and reaching out.
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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. Greear, Heath A. Thomas
- “The Baker Illustrated Bible Background Commentary” by J. Scott Duvall and J. Daniel Hays (Editors)
- Expositor’s Bible Commentary (Abridged Edition): Old Testament, 2004, by Kenneth L. Barker, John R. Kohlenberger, III.
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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.
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