Bible Challenger: The Type of Sins David Prayed to Be Kept From

From: Christian Treasury: Volume 1

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The first letter of each of the following responses will form the word describing the type of sins David prayed that he would be kept from.

1. An urgent message to Israel from the prophet Amos.

2. A message to all in the days of youth.

3. A message of acceptance to a faithful servant.

4. A word that separated friend from foe.

5. What makes the eternal God a refuge.

6. The answer to a thrice-repeated request.

7. A rebuke for a flailing sword user.

8. A somber instruction in the art of following.

9. A revolting people's request of their leader's brother.

10. The great single desire of David.

11. How long should the good fight of faith continue?

12. An Unwelcome message for a great king from the prophet Isaiah.

Answers to these questions will be found in next month's issue of Christian Treasury.

Answers to Last Month's Bible Challenger

1. Depart from Me. Luke 13:27²⁷But he shall say, I tell you, I know you not whence ye are; depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity. (Luke 13:27)

2. Escape for thy life. Gen. 19:17¹⁷And it came to pass, when they had brought them forth abroad, that he said, Escape for thy life; look not behind thee, neither stay thou in all the plain; escape to the mountain, lest thou be consumed. (Genesis 19:17)

3. Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. Acts 7:60⁶⁰And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep. (Acts 7:60)

4. I being in the way, the Lord led me. Gen. 24:27²⁷And he said, Blessed be the Lord God of my master Abraham, who hath not left destitute my master of his mercy and his truth: I being in the way, the Lord led me to the house of my master's brethren. (Genesis 24:27)

5. Gather up the fragments that remain. John 6:12¹²When they were filled, he said unto his disciples, Gather up the fragments that remain, that nothing be lost. (John 6:12)

6. He such a one I turn aside. Ruth 4:1¹Then went Boaz up to the gate, and sat him down there: and, behold, the kinsman of whom Boaz spake came by; unto whom he said, Ho, such a one! turn aside, sit down here. And he turned aside, and sat down. (Ruth 4:1)

7. Take now thy son, thine only son. Gen. 22:2²And he said, Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the land of Moriah; and offer him there for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains which I will tell thee of. (Genesis 22:2)

8. Speak; for thy servant heareth. 1 Sam. 3:10¹⁰And the Lord came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. Then Samuel answered, Speak; for thy servant heareth. (1 Samuel 3:10)

9. Open the window eastward. 2 Kings 13:17¹⁷And he said, Open the window eastward. And he opened it. Then Elisha said, Shoot. And he shot. And he said, The arrow of the Lord's deliverance, and the arrow of deliverance from Syria: for thou shalt smite the Syrians in Aphek, till thou have consumed them. (2 Kings 13:17)

10. Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again. John 3:7⁷Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again. (John 3:7)

11. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving. Psa. 100:4⁴Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. (Psalm 100:4)

“And all nations shall call you blessed: for ye shall be a DELIGHTSOME land, saint the Lord of hosts." Mal. 3:12¹²And all nations shall call you blessed: for ye shall be a delightsome land, saith the Lord of hosts. (Malachi 3:12). R. Erisman

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