1. 1 The 10 commandments say, “thou shalt not kill!” But we read of many Israelites, including King David / Solomon, killing “in the name of the Lord.” Why? Bible Question Box

2. 2 Human Life is Sacred Cain and Abel, Gen. 4:11-14Cain and Abel, Gen. 4:11-14 Murder forbidden & its punishment stated, Gen. 9:5-6Murder forbidden & its punishment stated, Gen. 9:5-6 Approval of capital punishment as justice against murder, Numbers 35:30, 33-34Approval of capital punishment as justice against murder, Numbers 35:30, 33-34

3. 3 The Law of Moses Religious law (sacrifices, etc.)Religious law (sacrifices, etc.) Moral law (ruling the individual)Moral law (ruling the individual) Civil law (ruling the nation)Civil law (ruling the nation) Personal vengeance banned, Exo. 20:13Personal vengeance banned, Exo. 20:13 State applied justice, Exo. 21:12-17, 23State applied justice, Exo. 21:12-17, 23 LOM regulated the “avenger of blood” (Num. 35:9-34)LOM regulated the “avenger of blood” (Num. 35:9-34)

4. 4 Israel Executed God’s Justice Against the Amalekites, Exo. 17:8, 14-16; Deut. 25:17-19; 1 Sam. 15:1-3Against the Amalekites, Exo. 17:8, 14-16; Deut. 25:17-19; 1 Sam. 15:1-3 Against the enemies of Israel, 1 Chrn. 14: 8-17Against the enemies of Israel, 1 Chrn. 14: 8-17

5. 5 NT Makes Distinction Between Individual & State (Rom. 12:17-13:10) Individual to live peaceably, 12:17-21Individual to live peaceably, 12:17-21 Give place to God’s wrath, 12:19Give place to God’s wrath, 12:19 God ordained civil government to punish evil & protect innocent, 13:1-4God ordained civil government to punish evil & protect innocent, 13:1-4

6. 6 No Contradiction (Rom. 12:17-13:10) We owe love to all, Rom. 13:8-10We owe love to all, Rom. 13:8-10 “You shall not commit murder” (13:9)“You shall not commit murder” (13:9) God executes His justice through civil government: Proper “place” for “wrath”God executes His justice through civil government: Proper “place” for “wrath” We can love all people, ANDWe can love all people, AND Government can execute evildoersGovernment can execute evildoers

7. 7 Regarding 1 Timothy 5:11-14: Could you please clarify what these verses mean? Bible Question Box

8. 8 “In verse 11 it sounds like the young widows want to remarry because they are growing weary in Christ, and verse 12 makes it sound as though they would be condemned if they were to remarry. But in verse 14 young widows are encouraged to remarry. I’m confused. Are there other verses to help explain this? Bible Question Box

9. 9 Enrollment of Widows 1 Timothy 5:3-16 (Acts 6:1) Nobody to care for her, 5:4-5Nobody to care for her, 5:4-5 Not a self-indulgent life, 5:6-7Not a self-indulgent life, 5:6-7 Responsibility to care for widow begins at home, 5:8, 16Responsibility to care for widow begins at home, 5:8, 16 Enrolled (taken into the number): Ongoing care – had to qualify, 5:9-10Enrolled (taken into the number): Ongoing care – had to qualify, 5:9-10 Refuse to enroll younger widows, 5:11Refuse to enroll younger widows, 5:11 Not: Refuse them marriageNot: Refuse them marriage

10. 10 Refuse to Enroll Younger Widows 1 Timothy 5:11-13 They desire to remarry, 5:11They desire to remarry, 5:11 Choosing to remain widow (for sustenance) could tempt younger ones with lustful desires, 1 Cor. 7:8-9Choosing to remain widow (for sustenance) could tempt younger ones with lustful desires, 1 Cor. 7:8-9 Wanton: Undisciplined, unruly; impulses of sexual desire (out of control), cf. 5:6Wanton: Undisciplined, unruly; impulses of sexual desire (out of control), cf. 5:6 Breaks pledge to Christ & the churchBreaks pledge to Christ & the church

11. 11 Refuse to Enroll Younger Widows 1 Timothy 5:11-13 Contribute to idleness & sin, 5:13Contribute to idleness & sin, 5:13 Gossip: “a trifling, silly talker”Gossip: “a trifling, silly talker” Busybody: meddler (1 Pet. 4:15)Busybody: meddler (1 Pet. 4:15)

12. 12 Younger Widows Encouraged 1 Timothy 5:14-15 Marry, 5:14 (1 Cor. 7:1, 9)Marry, 5:14 (1 Cor. 7:1, 9) Bear children, 5:14 (1 Tim. 2:15)Bear children, 5:14 (1 Tim. 2:15) Manage the house, 5:14 (Tit. 2:5; Prov. 31:27)Manage the house, 5:14 (Tit. 2:5; Prov. 31:27) No opportunity for reproach, 5:14- 15No opportunity for reproach, 5:14- 15

13. 13 Jesus died so that we would be above reproach Col. 1:21-23; 1 Pet. 4:14-16 Be careful how we live

14. 14 Jesus offers you: -Redemption from your sins -Reconciliation with God Col. 1:21-23; 1 Pet. 4:14-16 Will you be saved tonight?