I. A Conspiracy Formed against Israel (vv. 1-2) A. Why Not Sooner? A Stupor from the Lord B. Fresh Off Worship and Covenant β Attacked! II. Our Enemy a Deceiver (vv. 3-14) A. Fear, Flattery, and Falsehood β A Trap Suspected (vv. 3-7) B. Makes Sense to Us β But Did not Ask the Lord (vv. 8-14) III. Survival by Lies Short-Lived (vv. 15-27) A. A Lying Tongue but for a Moment (vv. 15-16) B. Israel Kept Its Promise (vv. 17-19) C. Gibeon Survived β As Slaves (vv. 20-27) IV. Children of Light in the World of Lies A. Feigned Friendship the World's Usual Method (Jer. 17:9; 2 Cor. 11:14) B. Wait upon the Lord to Guide You β Our Shepherd (John 10:4-7) C. Overconfidence after a Victory Leads to a Fall (1 Cor. 10:12) D. Always Keep Your Promises β Dread Breaking Covenant (Col. 3:10)
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Chris began preaching and pastoring at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Buford, Georgia, in 1994. He and his wife, Elizabeth, have been blessed with 5 children and four grandchildren. Chris continues to preach, write, and pastor at Covenant Presbyterian.