Webwhen god commands his rich, deep, profound blessing it encompasses all of our lives: Emotionally (psalm 29), spiritually (ephesians 1:3), socially (psalm 1), and yes, materially (genesis 24:35)… but his ultimate blessing is life forevermore. Webgod has not rejected his people whom he foreknew. Do you not know what the scripture says of elijah, how he appeals to god against israel? “lord, they have killed your prophets, they have demolished your altars, and i alone am left, and they seek my life. ” but what is god's reply to him? Though saul’s house attempted to thwart david’s rise, nothing could prevent it, for god are his plan is unstoppable. 1 he will not be stopped by david’s imperfections. 2 he will not be stopped by abner’s evil plans. 3 he will not be stopped when people rebel against his plan. Webby faith abel offered to god a more acceptable sacrifice than cain, through which he was commended as righteous, god commending him by accepting his gifts. And through his faith, though he died, he still speaks. Powerful opposition tries in vain to silence the proclamation of jesus christ. The intensity of the persecution against the new gospel message picks up in this section. Webthe glory departs from israel.
