Woolwich “We swear by almighty Allah we will never stop fighting you until you leave us alone. Your people will never be safe. The only reason we have done this is because Muslims are dying by British soldiers every day. We must fight them as they fight us. An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth...”

Woolwich “We swear by almighty Allah we will never stop fighting you until you leave us alone. Your people will never be safe. The only reason we have done this is because Muslims are dying by British soldiers every day. We must fight them as they fight us. An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth...” Matthew 5: 38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ 39 But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbour and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you

Violence is rejected

“Kindness makes a person attractive. If you would win the world, melt it, do not hammer it.” Alexander Maclaren “Kindness makes a person attractive. If you would win the world, melt it, do not hammer it.” Alexander Maclaren

Which is reflecting society? Old Testament Violence Old Testament Violence Old Testament Kindness Old Testament Kindness Which is being encouraged? Which is seeking to determine society? What is growing in the Old Testament? What does Jesus say? What does the New Testament say? What does God want today?

1 Samuel 28 1 In those days the Philistines gathered their forces to fight against Israel. Achish and the Philistines prepare to attack Saul

2 Samuel 1 17 David took up this lament concerning Saul and his son Jonathan, 18 and he ordered that the people of Judah be taught this lament of the bow (it is written in the Book of Jashar) David Laments the death of Saul and Jonathan

2 Samuel 2 4 Then the men of Judah came to Hebron, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. David Laments the death of Saul and Jonathan David anointed King

After further cival war... eventually all Israel follows David

2 Samuel 9 1 David asked, “Is there anyone still left of the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for Jonathan’s sake?” David desires to show kindness revenge insecurity apathy not...

David desires to show kindness 2 Samuel 9 2 Now there was a servant of Saul’s household named Ziba. They summoned him to appear before David, and the king said to him, “Are you Ziba?” “At your service,” he replied. 3 The king asked, “Is there no one still left of the house of Saul to whom I can show God’s kindness?”” Kindness that is different from the norm

David desires to show kindness 2 Samuel 9 2 Now there was a servant of Saul’s household named Ziba. They summoned him to appear before David, and the king said to him, “Are you Ziba?” “At your service,” he replied. 3 The king asked, “Is there no one still left of the house of Saul to whom I can show God’s kindness? ”” Kindness is God’s Replicating what we have known Acting on the prompts of God Acting on behalf of God

David desires to show kindness 2 Samuel 9 2 Now there was a servant of Saul’s household named Ziba. They summoned him to appear before David, and the king said to him, “Are you Ziba?” “At your service,” he replied. 3 The king asked, “Is there no one still left of the house of Saul to whom I can show God’s kindness? ”” Kindness is God’s Replicating what we have known Acting on the prompts of God Acting on behalf of God “More people have been brought into the church by the kindness of real Christian love than by all the theological arguments in the world. And more people have been driven from the church by the hardness and ugliness of so-called Christianity than by all the doubts in the world.” William Barclay “More people have been brought into the church by the kindness of real Christian love than by all the theological arguments in the world. And more people have been driven from the church by the hardness and ugliness of so-called Christianity than by all the doubts in the world.” William Barclay

David desires to show kindness 2 Samuel 9 2 Now there was a servant of Saul’s household named Ziba. They summoned him to appear before David, and the king said to him, “Are you Ziba?” “At your service,” he replied. 3 The king asked, “Is there no one still left of the house of Saul to whom I can show God’s kindness?” Ziba answered the king, “ There is still a son of Jonathan; he is lame in both feet. ” Kindness to the vulnerable

David desires to show kindness 2 Samuel 9 4 “Where is he?” the king asked. Ziba answered, “He is at the house of Makir son of Ammiel in Lo Debar.” 5 So King David had him brought from Lo Debar, from the house of Makir son of Ammiel. Kindness required action

“We all have the means to bestow on others the most lavish gifts; love, joy, peace, hope, kindness, acceptance, encouragement, laughter, forgiveness, time… There is not enough money to buy them, and not to little money to give them. The more you spend, the wealthier you become; yet nothing will cost you more than what you freely possess to give.” Eden Eliot “We all have the means to bestow on others the most lavish gifts; love, joy, peace, hope, kindness, acceptance, encouragement, laughter, forgiveness, time… There is not enough money to buy them, and not to little money to give them. The more you spend, the wealthier you become; yet nothing will cost you more than what you freely possess to give.” Eden Eliot

David desires to show kindness 2 Samuel 9 7 “ Don’t be afraid,” David said to him, “for I will surely show you kindness for the sake of your father Jonathan. I will restore to you all the land that belonged to your grandfather Saul, and you will always eat at my table.” Kindness that recognises fear and reassures

David desires to show kindness 2 Samuel 9 7 “Don’t be afraid,” David said to him, “for I will surely show you kindness for the sake of your father Jonathan. I will restore to you all the land that belonged to your grandfather Saul, and you will always eat at my table.” Kindness that recognises fear and reassures Kindness of welcome and acceptance

David desires to show kindness 2 Samuel 9 7 “Don’t be afraid,” David said to him, “for I will surely show you kindness for the sake of your father Jonathan. I will restore to you all the land that belonged to your grandfather Saul, and you will always eat at my table.” Kindness that recognises fear and reassures Kindness of generosity Kindness of welcome and acceptance

David desires to show kindness 2 Samuel 9 8 Mephibosheth bowed down and said, “ What is your servant, that you should notice a dead dog like me ?” Kindness of giving value encouraging self esteem

Which is reflecting society? Old Testament Violence Old Testament Violence Old Testament Kindness Old Testament Kindness Which is being encouraged? Which is seeking to determine society? What is growing in the Old Testament? What does Jesus say? What does the New Testament say? What does God want today?

Which is reflecting society? Old Testament Violence Old Testament Violence Old Testament Kindness Old Testament Kindness Which is being encouraged? Which is seeking to determine society? What is growing in the Old Testament? What does Jesus say? What does the New Testament say? What does God want today? Kindness

Which is reflecting society? Old Testament Violence Old Testament Violence Old Testament Kindness Old Testament Kindness Which is being encouraged? Which is seeking to determine society? What is growing in the Old Testament? What does Jesus say? What does the New Testament say? What does God want today? Kindness

Which is reflecting society? Old Testament Violence Old Testament Violence Old Testament Kindness Old Testament Kindness Which is being encouraged? Which is seeking to determine society? What is growing in the Old Testament? What does Jesus say? What does the New Testament say? What does God want today? Kindness

Which is reflecting society? Old Testament Violence Old Testament Violence Old Testament Kindness Old Testament Kindness Which is being encouraged? Which is seeking to determine society? What is growing in the Old Testament? What does Jesus say? What does the New Testament say? What does God want today? Kindness

Which is reflecting society? Old Testament Violence Old Testament Violence Old Testament Kindness Old Testament Kindness Which is being encouraged? Which is seeking to determine society? What is growing in the Old Testament? What does Jesus say? What does the New Testament say? What does God want today? Kindness

Which is reflecting society? Old Testament Violence Old Testament Violence Old Testament Kindness Old Testament Kindness Which is being encouraged? Which is seeking to determine society? What is growing in the Old Testament? What does Jesus say? What does the New Testament say? What does God want today? Kindness Violence

Which is reflecting society? Old Testament Violence Old Testament Violence Old Testament Kindness Old Testament Kindness Which is being encouraged? Which is seeking to determine society? What is growing in the Old Testament? What does Jesus say? What does the New Testament say? What does God want today? Kindness Violence Kindness over violence

Woolwich “We swear by almighty Allah we will never stop fighting you until you leave us alone. Your people will never be safe. The only reason we have done this is because Muslims are dying by British soldiers every day. We must fight them as they fight us. An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth...”

Woolwich “We swear by almighty Allah we will never stop fighting you until you leave us alone. Your people will never be safe. The only reason we have done this is because Muslims are dying by British soldiers every day. We must fight them as they fight us. An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth...” Matthew 5: 38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ 39 But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbour and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you

God desires kindness 2 Samuel 9 8 Mephibosheth bowed down and said, “What is your servant, that you should notice a dead dog like me?”

Being kind... Who is God prompting us to be kind to on His behalf? Kindness of... Forgiveness

Being kind... Who is God prompting us to be kind to on His behalf? Kindness of... Forgiveness Overcoming self interest and insecurity

Being kind... Who is God prompting us to be kind to on His behalf? Kindness of... Acting on what we have received from God Forgiveness Overcoming self interest and insecurity

Being kind... Who is God prompting us to be kind to on His behalf? Kindness of... Care for the vulnerable Acting on what we have received from God Forgiveness Overcoming self interest and insecurity

Being kind... Who is God prompting us to be kind to on His behalf? Kindness of... Positive action Care for the vulnerable Acting on what we have received from God Forgiveness Overcoming self interest and insecurity

Being kind... Who is God prompting us to be kind to on His behalf? Kindness of... Reassurance Positive action Care for the vulnerable Acting on what we have received from God Forgiveness Overcoming self interest and insecurity

Being kind... Who is God prompting us to be kind to on His behalf? Kindness of... Acceptance Reassurance Positive action Care for the vulnerable Acting on what we have received from God Forgiveness Overcoming self interest and insecurity

Being kind... Who is God prompting us to be kind to on His behalf? Kindness of... Generosity Acceptance Reassurance Positive action Care for the vulnerable Acting on what we have received from God Forgiveness Overcoming self interest and insecurity

Being kind... Who is God prompting us to be kind to on His behalf? Kindness of... Raising self esteem Generosity Acceptance Reassurance Positive action Care for the vulnerable Acting on what we have received from God Forgiveness Overcoming self interest and insecurity