Clark Young People's 2026 - Study #4: Understanding of the Times

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1 Chronicles 12:30-32 Israel knew who God had chosen as king, yet most continued to follow Saul during a time of spiritual decline. Only a few understood the times and turned to David. Today, we know Christ is Lord, yet much of Christendom has followed the world into spiritual decline. The question is not what we know, but whether we will depend on Him and make Him Lord in our lives in a practical way. “Knew What Israel Ought To Do” Israel had knowledge of David's authority even when Saul was king — 1 Chronicles 11:2 Believers have knowledge of the Lord Jesus' authority today — Acts 2:22; Matthew 8:27; Acts 2:36 “Had an Understanding of the Times” What times were they in? — 1 Chronicles 10:3-14 What times are we in? — 2 Timothy 3:1-5; Revelation 3:17-22 What does it mean to understand the times, and where does it come from? — Luke 12:54-56; Ephesians 5:15-17; Proverbs 2:6 “Make David King” What was it time for Israel to do? What is it time for us to do? — Proverbs 3:5-7; Revelation 3:7-13 Examples of dependence: Prayer, Trust, Submission, and knowing what God has said Israel's model: David's dependence - 1 Chronicles 14:8-17 Our model: The Lord's perfect dependence - Matthew 26:39, 42, 44, 52-54; Matthew 4:1-11 Dependence results in obedience — 1 Chronicles 14:12; Matthew 26:52-54

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