Rizpah: An Example of Persevence

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:1, 6, 10-12, 14 (NKJV).

1 Now there was a famine in the days of David for three years, year after year; and David inquired of the Lord. And the Lord answered, “It is because of Saul and his bloodthirsty house, because he killed the Gibeonites.” 6 let seven men of his descendants be delivered to us, and we will hang them before the Lord in Gibeah of Saul, whom the Lord chose.” And the king said, “I will give them.” 10 Now Rizpah the daughter of Aiah took sackcloth and spread it for herself on the rock, from the beginning of harvest until the late rains poured on them from heaven. And she did not allow the birds of the air to rest on them by day nor the beasts of the field by night. 11 And David was told what Rizpah the daughter of Aiah, the concubine of Saul, had done. 12 Then David went and took the bones of Saul….14 They buried the bones of Saul and Jonathan his son in the country of Benjamin in Zelah, in the tomb of Kish his father. So they performed all that the king commanded. And after that God heeded the prayer for the land.

Introduction:We are in “Women’s History Month.”

Message Outline: Rizpah: An Example of Persevence

1. There is a famine, because of: ________________________________________________________________.(v1)

2. Also note, “that we will hang them:: ________________________________________________________.(v6)

3. Rizpah took sackcloth and spread it: ________________________________________________________.(v10a)

4. Next, Rizpath did Not allow: ________________________________________________________.(v10b)

5. Lastly, Rizpah is reported to David; after that God: ________________________________________________________.

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