vs 1-2 – Israel turned away from the Lord to false idols

-no one is beyond being saved, changed and forgiven

-the Lord made Israel into something special

-the Lord has made us special – Eph 2:1-10

-Watch what comes out of our mouths – watch out for the I Ams

    ***WHATEVER FOLLOWS THE I AM WILL EVENTUALLY DEFINE US***

v4 – From them or out of him – this is Israel

              A Description of Jesus – vs4-5

1. Our cornerstone – this is the foundation we build our lives on – Matt 7:24-29

2. Our tent Peg – 1 Peter 5:7 – we can place our needs on Jesus

3. Our Battle Bow – Joshua 1:5 – Jesus fights all of our battles & wins them all

4. Our Unity – TOGETHER –

-King David brought Israel together as One country with One purpose

-unity is based on Jesus Christ

verse 6 – I WILL BRING THEM BACK –

-the Lord will make Israel mighty people.  He will bring Israel back to Him

        What are some signs to show us that we are leaning away from the Lord…

1. We lose interest in spiritual things

2. We stop spending quality time with Jesus – Psalm 78:10

-its a personal choice

-its our top priority

3. You forget what the Lord has done for you – Psalm 78:11-22

vs8-10 – The Lord Whistles

-a whistle gets peoples attention

-a whistle gathers people together

-The Lord gathers Israel together to redeem them – means to purchase with the payment of a price

verses 9- 10  – the Lord is dispersing and sowing believers all throughout the world to be a witness of Him – to build His kingdom

verse 11 – the Lord will use miracles to bring Israel back home just like He did to deliver Israel from Egypt

verse 12 – the Lord will defeat all enemies of Israel and they will be able to live in peace