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The Army of God

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Scripture Reading: Revelation 19:11-16

THE ARMY OF GOD

(1 Chronicles 12:23-40)

Intro.
1. David had a great & powerful army, 1 Chrn. 12:22.

2. Christ has a great & powerful army, Rev. 19:11-16, 19; 17:14.

3. Life of a soldier: Harsh, solitude & desolate, sacrificial & disciplined.

4. Traits of the soldiers in David’s army, 1 Chrn. 12:23-40.

5. Christians are enlisted in the Lord’s army (2 Tim. 2:3-4); we need similar traits.

I. BE A GOOD SOLDIER OF JESUS CHRIST (2 Tim. 2:3).

A. Armed & Trained for Battle, 1 Chrn. 12:23-24, 33, 8.

1. We must be equipped to fight the enemy, Eph. 6:11.

2. Be able to use our weapons, 1 Chrn. 12:33; 2 Cor. 10:3-5.

3. Our weapons are Christians mighty, but we must be familiar with them to be able to use them! cf. 1 Sam. 17:39-40 (tested & tried, familiar); Eph. 6:13-17

B. Valor (strength, might, ability, efficiency), 1 Chrn. 12:25 (28, 30).

1. Strength of the Lord that empowers us, Eph. 6:10.

2. Not “fit for war” without the Lord’s strength, 1 Chrn. 12:25.

C. A Good Reputation, 1 Chrn. 12:30.

1. Soldier who abuses his power damages the cause, cf. Acts 10:22.

2. Necessary in order to be effective soldiers (or servants), Acts 6:3.

3. Guard your reputation (influence), Prov. 22:1. Without reproach:

a. The friends you keep (1 Cor. 15:33-34).

b. The purity of your conduct (1 Pet. 2:11-12; 2 Tim. 2:4).

c. Your treatment of others (Acts 10:22; Matt. 5:16).

D. An Understanding of the Times, 1 Chrn. 12:32.

1. “To know what Israel ought to do” – Wisdom to fight the battle, Jas. 3:13-18; to understand (know) the present evils, Eph. 5:15-17 (Lk. 12:56-57).

2. Elders who understand the dangers of the times (Acts 20:29-30; Tit. 1:9-11).

3. Preachers who know the temptation to scratch itches, but refuse to do so (2 Tim. 4:3).

4. Parents & children who keep their responsibilities, Eph. 6:1-4.

5. Christians who know the dangers of the world, 1 Jno. 2:15-17.

E. Stout-hearted Men (and Women), 1 Chrn. 12:33.

1. Resolution, determination (of will), conscience…moral character.

2. Moral courage, 2 Pet. 1:5.

3. Diligent endurance, 1 Cor. 16:13.

a. Fathers who has the courage, faith & love to discipline their children (Heb. 12:6; Prov. 13:24).

b. Mothers who is brave against the values & temptations of a feminist world that devalues motherhood & marriage, 1 Tim. 2:15.

c. Elders who feed & lead, not lord & linger, 1 Pet. 5:2-3.

4. Loyal hearts, 1 Chrn. 12:38.

-Of one mind in a common work, cf. Phil. 1:27-28; 2:1-4.

F. Able to Keep Battle Formation, 1 Chrn. 12:35-36 (33, 38).

1. Disciplined; follows orders, trustworthy (Matt. 8:9); 2 Ths. 3:4.

2. Orderly (in rank): According to apostolic traditions…truth, 2 Ths. 3:6 (2:15; 3:14).

3. Trustworthy obedience produces confident joy among one another, 2 Cor. 7:14-16.

Conclusion

1. Christ with His army of faithful saints is victorious, Rev. 19:11-16, 19 (Rom. 8:35-39).

2. Who is on the Lord’s side? 1 Chrn. 12:18

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