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The anointing of the 1st King of the Children of Israel: Saul.

As David and the Philistine armies prepare for war against Israel: Saul loses all courage and seeks out a witch OT Laws about witchcraft Why God sometimes won't answer prayers How did the witch of Endor recognize Saul through his disguise? Did Samuel really come back from the dead?     Be sure to click every link for the full P40 experience: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries  Website - https://www.p40ministries.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/p40ministries  Contact - jenn@p40ministries.com  Books - https://www.amazon.com/Jenn-Kokal/e/B095JCRNHY/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk  Merch - https://www.p40ministries.com/shop  YouVersion - https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/38267-out-of-the-mire-trusting-god-in-the-middle    Support babies and get quality coffee with Seven Weeks Coffee  https://sevenweekscoffee.com/?ref=P40   This ministry is only made possible due to your generous support https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries

In this Bible Story, Saul is anointed as the first king of Israel. He's a strong, handsome, and well-built man who stood a foot taller than every other man in Israel. The people rejoice over finally having a king, yet Samuel had warned them that having a king would not be exactly what they envisioned. This story is inspired by 1 Samuel 9-10. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.Today's Bible verse is 1 Samuel 10:1 from the King James Version.Episode 79: Despite Samuel's warnings, Israel demanded a King, and God gave them Saul, a man from the tribe of Benjamin. One day Saul was searching for his father's donkeys and sought Samuel to ask if he could inquire of God about them. During this encounter, Samuel revealed to Saul that God had chosen him to be King over Israel. Seven days later Samuel called together the people of Israel, warned them, and announced that God had chosen Saul as their King.Hear the Bible come to life as Pastor Jack Graham leads you through the official BibleinaYear.com podcast. This Biblical Audio Experience will help you master wisdom from the world's greatest book. In each episode, you will learn to apply Biblical principles to everyday life. Now understanding the Bible is easier than ever before; enjoy a cinematic audio experience full of inspirational storytelling, orchestral music, and profound commentary from world-renowned Pastor Jack Graham.Also, you can download the Pray.com app for more Christian content, including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.Visit JackGraham.org for more resources on how to tap into God's power for successful Christian living.Pray.com is the digital destination of faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store.Executive Producers: Steve Gatena & Max BardProducer: Ben GammonHosted by: Pastor Jack GrahamMusic by: Andrew Morgan SmithBible Story narration by: Todd HaberkornSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yahweh has chosen a king for Israel - Saul, son of Kish.He provides him with both personal and public signs confirming his calling.Yet, Saul hides from what the LORD is calling him to be for his mission.Rather than step forward in faith, in weakness he hides.Often in our own lives we are full of weakness and sin and hide from God's calling on our lives.What Israel needed, and what we need, is God's true king who never hid from doing God's will - even when that led to his own death for the sins of his people.

Today, we discuss one of the most famous stories in the Bible:  The Israelites and the Philistines are warring again Goliath the giant successfully intimidates Israel Saul, the tallest man in Israel, is terrified of Goliath David goes to meet his brothers at the battlefront How God's Spirit gives us strength, courage, and a sound mind   Need more? I don't blame you! Click the links below to see other P40 stuff: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries  Website - https://www.p40ministries.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/p40ministries  Contact - jenn@p40ministries.com  Books - https://www.amazon.com/Jenn-Kokal/e/B095JCRNHY/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk  Merch - https://www.p40ministries.com/shop  YouVersion - https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/38267-out-of-the-mire-trusting-god-in-the-middle    Support babies and get quality coffee with Seven Weeks Coffee  https://sevenweekscoffee.com/?ref=P40   This ministry is only made possible due to your generous support https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries

The Rebellion Against the Philistines The Philistines had Israel under occupation They had garrisons in Israelite cities They restricted weapons in Israel Saul was elected to lead a rebellion He was appointed “leader” He ruled in secret, from his home He fought off the Ammonites first Saul launched his…

Why God Informed Shepherds Luke 2:8-20 JESUS SAID “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives his life for the sheep. John 10: 11 (NIRv) John 10: 14-16 John 1:29 John 10: 27-30 Sheep Responsibilities: Listen and Follow the shepherd John 10: 27-30 Shepherd's (Jesus) Assurance: Guaranteed Eternal Life Luke 1:34-35 NLT ✓ The Holy Spirit came upon her; the power of the Most High overshadowed her ✓ The Holy Spirit, God the Father (the Most High), the Son of God present at Mary's conception and during pregnancy ✓ Jesus was conceived and born holy; He came for the greatest rescue mission –salvation of sinners ✓ He lived holy –no sin in him (2 Cor 5:21, 1 Peter 2:22, 1 John 3:5, Hebrews 4:15) ✓ Jesus, the perfect Son of God is the sole, all sufficient sacrifice for sin Luke 2:1-5 ✓ God decreed 700 years earlier that the Messiah will be born in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2) • Every other person (Ceaser Augustus, Quirinius, Joseph) and event (census) were instruments in the hand of God ✓ God's words will always be fulfilled; it is best to obey God's words and not to fight it • What/Who are the heavenly “things” that informed the shepherds about Jesus' birth? ✓ An angel ✓ The Lord's glory ✓ Multitude of the heavenly army of angels(host) ✓ Brought good news about the Saviour, Christ the Lord birth; gave instruction on where and how to find him. John 1:5 Jewish people had the Glory of God -On and Off-, and finally, Off • On -Moses Tabernacle Dedication (Exodus 40:34-35; Lev 9:22-24); Solomon Temple Dedication (2 Chronicle 7:1-3), Off with repeated sin ✓ God's glory returned and tabernacled on earth when Jesus was born in Bethlehem 14Andthe Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14 ➢ Lessons from the heavenly visit to the shepherds ✓ The Goodness of God ✓ Despised, outcasts, and rejected shepherds were first to receive the news of Jesus' birth ✓ The Nearness of God ✓ The presence of God was closer than the shepherds knew ✓ The Love of God • God gave the perfect gift that the world needed-a Person who will rescue us from sin ✓ The Faithfulness of God Some Prominent Shepherds in the Old Testament ✓ Abel, a shepherd who laid down his life ✓ Abraham,a shepherd who left home to obey God ✓ Issac, a shepherd who laid down his life in obedience to his father ✓ Jacob,a shepherd who got himself a bride while away from home ✓ Moses,a prince, became a shepherd and delivered Israel from bondage in Egypt ✓ Moses slaughtered some lambs; Israel had an exodus from Egypt ✓ Jesus gave his own blood; believers have an exodus from the power of Satan, and the kingdom of darkness. into the kingdom ofGod ✓ David, a shepherd who brought victory to Israel ✓ Saul has slain his 1000, Davids his 10000s ✓ Jesus Christ, the shepherd is gathering his flock -One Shepherd, One Flock ✓ The Good Shepherd died for the sheep John 10: 14-16 ✓ The Great Shepherd lives for the sheep, gathering and building his flock Hebrews 13:20-21 ✓ The Chief Shepherd is coming to take his sheep home 1 Peter 5:1-5 John 10: 27-30

In this Bible Story, Saul is anointed as the first king of Israel. He's a strong, handsome, and well-built man who stood a foot taller than every other man in Israel. The people rejoice over finally having a king, yet Samuel had warned them that having a king would not be exactly what they envisioned. This story is inspired by 1 Samuel 9-10. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.Today's Bible verse is 1 Samuel 10:1 from the King James Version.Episode 79: Despite Samuel's warnings, Israel demanded a King, and God gave them Saul, a man from the tribe of Benjamin. One day Saul was searching for his father's donkeys and sought Samuel to ask if he could inquire of God about them. During this encounter, Samuel revealed to Saul that God had chosen him to be King over Israel. Seven days later Samuel called together the people of Israel, warned them, and announced that God had chosen Saul as their King.Hear the Bible come to life as Pastor Jack Graham leads you through the official BibleinaYear.com podcast. This Biblical Audio Experience will help you master wisdom from the world's greatest book. In each episode, you will learn to apply Biblical principles to everyday life. Now understanding the Bible is easier than ever before; enjoy a cinematic audio experience full of inspirational storytelling, orchestral music, and profound commentary from world-renowned Pastor Jack Graham.Also, you can download the Pray.com app for more Christian content, including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.Visit JackGraham.org for more resources on how to tap into God's power for successful Christian living.This episode is sponsored by Medi-Share, an innovative health care solution for Christians to save money without sacrificing quality.Pray.com is the digital destination of faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store.Executive Producers: Steve Gatena & Max BardProducer: Ben GammonHosted by: Pastor Jack GrahamMusic by: Andrew Morgan SmithBible Story narration by: Todd HaberkornSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Julia Jeffress Sadler as she takes us on an incredible adventure in Episode 55. Discover the exciting story of how Saul became the very first king of Israel. It all started when he went searching for lost donkeys and ended up being chosen as the leader of the Israelite people, which was a big change for their country. Sign up to receive Kids Bible in a Year devotionals in your inbox every weekday: https://www.kidsbibleinayear.com/  Get ready to experience the Bible designed specifically for children with the official KidsBibleinaYear.com podcast, led by Julia Jeffress Sadler. This captivating audio series presents the age-old wisdom of the Bible in an engaging format that will captivate your kids. Each episode Julia translates biblical teachings into real-life applications, making Bible comprehension a breeze for young minds.  And if you want more Christian resources and content, you can download the Pray.com app. Pray.com is the digital destination for faith, offering over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime Bible stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible. For more resources on how to live a successful Christian life, visit Julia Jeffress Sadler's website at https://ptv.org/julia/. This episode is sponsored by Little Passports. Visit LittlePassports.com/blessed and use promo code BLESSED to receive 20% off. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode of the Deeper Riches Podcast puts the “Royal” in the Royal Priesthood. As adopted sons and daughters of the King of the Universe, we are royalty. But what is this kingdom that we have entered into? What does it mean to do “kingdom work” or be a “kingdom person”? What is the real work of this kingdom of priests? We return to the story of the history of the world and explore what God revealed about His Kingdom through the first three kings of Israel: Saul, David, and Solomon. We also dive into the parables Jesus told about his kingdom and take away some big lessons about the nature of the Kingdom of God. Show Notes at https://deeperriches.com/?p=3830

Episódio com o tema "A divisão do reino de Israel. O reinado de Roboão em Judá." Apresentação: Itamir Neves.   Texto Bíblico: 2Crônicas 10, 11 e 12 Neste episódio temos como alvo estudarmos os capítulos 10, 11 e 12 deste segundo livro das Crônicas dos rei de Judá, pois, após vermos a vida dos 3 primeiros reis de Israel: Saul, Davi e Salomão, nesses capítulos, vamos encontrar o relato da divisão do reino e o reinado de Roboão em Judá. Acompanhe.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 Samuel 9 introduces us to the future king of Israel -- Saul. He has all the worldly qualificatios and looks the part. He's the most intimidating figure in all of Isarel, but is he qualified to lead in accordance with God's will?

We Three Kings is a series about the beginning of the Hebrew monarchy. It's about the first 3 kings of Israel: Saul, David, and Solomon. These complicated characters show us God's grace and plan for his people. Even though these kings lived 3,000 years ago there is so much that can be learned from them and that is applicable to our lives today. Saul, David, and Solomon challenge us to not just start well but to finish well.

We Three Kings is a series about the beginning of the Hebrew monarchy. It's about the first 3 kings of Israel: Saul, David, and Solomon. These complicated characters show us God's grace and plan for his people. Even though these kings lived 3,000 years ago there is so much that can be learned from them and that is applicable to our lives today. Saul, David, and Solomon challenge us to not just start well but to finish well.

We Three Kings is a series about the beginning of the Hebrew monarchy. It's about the first 3 kings of Israel: Saul, David, and Solomon. These complicated characters show us God's grace and plan for his people. Even though these kings lived 3,000 years ago there is so much that can be learned from them and that is applicable to our lives today. Saul, David, and Solomon challenge us to not just start well but to finish well.

We Three Kings is a series about the beginning of the Hebrew monarchy. It's about the first 3 kings of Israel: Saul, David, and Solomon. These complicated characters show us God's grace and plan for his people. Even though these kings lived 3,000 years ago there is so much that can be learned from them and that is applicable to our lives today. Saul, David, and Solomon challenge us to not just start well but to finish well.

We Three Kings is a series about the beginning of the Hebrew monarchy. It's about the first 3 kings of Israel: Saul, David, and Solomon. These complicated characters show us God's grace and plan for his people. Even though these kings lived 3,000 years ago there is so much that can be learned from them and that is applicable to our lives today. Saul, David, and Solomon challenge us to not just start well but to finish well.

We Three Kings is a series about the beginning of the Hebrew monarchy. It's about the first 3 kings of Israel: Saul, David, and Solomon. These complicated characters show us God's grace and plan for his people. Even though these kings lived 3,000 years ago there is so much that can be learned from them and that is applicable to our lives today. Saul, David, and Solomon challenge us to not just start well but to finish well.

We Three Kings is a series about the beginning of the Hebrew monarchy. It's about the first 3 kings of Israel: Saul, David, and Solomon. These complicated characters show us God's grace and plan for his people. Even though these kings lived 3,000 years ago there is so much that can be learned from them and that is applicable to our lives today. Saul, David, and Solomon challenge us to not just start well but to finish well.

In this Bible Story, Saul is anointed as the first king of Israel. He's a strong, handsome, and well-built man who stood a foot taller than every other man in Israel. The people rejoice over finally having a king, yet Samuel had warned them that having a king would not be exactly what they envisioned. This story is inspired by 1 Samuel 9-10. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.Today's Bible verse is 1 Samuel 10:1 from the King James Version.Episode 79: Despite Samuel's warnings, Israel demanded a King, and God gave them Saul, a man from the tribe of Benjamin. One day Saul was searching for his father's donkeys and sought Samuel to ask if he could inquire of God about them. During this encounter, Samuel revealed to Saul that God had chosen him to be King over Israel. Seven days later Samuel called together the people of Israel, warned them, and announced that God had chosen Saul as their King.Hear the Bible come to life as Pastor Jack Graham leads you through the official BibleinaYear.com podcast. This Biblical Audio Experience will help you master wisdom from the world's greatest book. In each episode, you will learn to apply Biblical principles to everyday life. Now understanding the Bible is easier than ever before; enjoy a cinematic audio experience full of inspirational storytelling, orchestral music, and profound commentary from world-renowned Pastor Jack Graham.Also, you can download the Pray.com app for more Christian content, including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.Visit JackGraham.org for more resources on how to tap into God's power for successful Christian living.This episode is sponsored by Medi-Share, an innovative health care solution for Christians to save money without sacrificing quality.Pray.com is the digital destination of faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store.Executive Producers: Steve Gatena & Max BardProducer: Ben GammonHosted by: Pastor Jack GrahamMusic by: Andrew Morgan SmithBible Story narration by: Todd HaberkornSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We Three Kings is a series about the beginning of the Hebrew monarchy. It's about the first 3 kings of Israel: Saul, David, and Solomon. These complicated characters show us God's grace and plan for his people. Even though these kings lived 3,000 years ago there is so much that can be learned from them and that is applicable to our lives today. Saul, David, and Solomon challenge us to not just start well but to finish well.

We Three Kings is a series about the beginning of the Hebrew monarchy. It's about the first 3 kings of Israel: Saul, David, and Solomon. These complicated characters show us God's grace and plan for his people. Even though these kings lived 3,000 years ago there is so much that can be learned from them and that is applicable to our lives today. Saul, David, and Solomon challenge us to not just start well but to finish well.

We Three Kings is a series about the beginning of the Hebrew monarchy. It's about the first 3 kings of Israel: Saul, David, and Solomon. These complicated characters show us God's grace and plan for his people. Even though these kings lived 3,000 years ago there is so much that can be learned from them and that is applicable to our lives today. Saul, David, and Solomon challenge us to not just start well but to finish well.

We Three Kings is a series about the beginning of the Hebrew monarchy. It's about the first 3 kings of Israel: Saul, David, and Solomon. These complicated characters show us God's grace and plan for his people. Even though these kings lived 3,000 years ago there is so much that can be learned from them and that is applicable to our lives today. Saul, David, and Solomon challenge us to not just start well but to finish well.

We Three Kings is a series about the beginning of the Hebrew monarchy. It's about the first 3 kings of Israel: Saul, David, and Solomon. These complicated characters show us God's grace and plan for his people. Even though these kings lived 3,000 years ago there is so much that can be learned from them and that is applicable to our lives today. Saul, David, and Solomon challenge us to not just start well but to finish well.

We Three Kings is a series about the beginning of the Hebrew monarchy. It's about the first 3 kings of Israel: Saul, David, and Solomon. These complicated characters show us God's grace and plan for his people. Even though these kings lived 3,000 years ago there is so much that can be learned from them and that is applicable to our lives today. Saul, David, and Solomon challenge us to not just start well but to finish well.

We Three Kings is a series about the beginning of the Hebrew monarchy. It's about the first 3 kings of Israel: Saul, David, and Solomon. These complicated characters show us God's grace and plan for his people. Even though these kings lived 3,000 years ago there is so much that can be learned from them and that is applicable to our lives today. Saul, David, and Solomon challenge us to not just start well but to finish well.

We Three Kings is a series about the beginning of the Hebrew monarchy. It's about the first 3 kings of Israel: Saul, David, and Solomon. These complicated characters show us God's grace and plan for his people. Even though these kings lived 3,000 years ago there is so much that can be learned from them and that is applicable to our lives today. Saul, David, and Solomon challenge us to not just start well but to finish well.

We Three Kings is a series about the beginning of the Hebrew monarchy. It's about the first 3 kings of Israel: Saul, David, and Solomon. These complicated characters show us God's grace and plan for his people. Even though these kings lived 3,000 years ago there is so much that can be learned from them and that is applicable to our lives today. Saul, David, and Solomon challenge us to not just start well but to finish well.

We Three Kings is a series about the beginning of the Hebrew monarchy. It's about the first 3 kings of Israel: Saul, David, and Solomon. These complicated characters show us God's grace and plan for his people. Even though these kings lived 3,000 years ago there is so much that can be learned from them and that is applicable to our lives today. Saul, David, and Solomon challenge us to not just start well but to finish well.

We Three Kings is a series about the beginning of the Hebrew monarchy. It's about the first 3 kings of Israel: Saul, David, and Solomon. These complicated characters show us God's grace and plan for his people. Even though these kings lived 3,000 years ago there is so much that can be learned from them and that is applicable to our lives today. Saul, David, and Solomon challenge us to not just start well but to finish well.

We Three Kings is a series about the beginning of the Hebrew monarchy. It's about the first 3 kings of Israel: Saul, David, and Solomon. These complicated characters show us God's grace and plan for his people. Even though these kings lived 3,000 years ago there is so much that can be learned from them and that is applicable to our lives today. Saul, David, and Solomon challenge us to not just start well but to finish well.

Monday, August 29, 2022

Monday, August 29, 2022

Last fall we walked through the book of 1 Samuel as we studied the complexity of the first king of Israel (Saul). Not fully good. Not fully bad. A misfit. Like all of us. The Old Testament is a mirror…… Read More New Series // Monarchy of Misfits (part deux)

Last fall we walked through the book of 1 Samuel as we studied the complexity of the first king of Israel (Saul). Not fully good. Not fully bad. A misfit. Like all of us. The Old Testament is a mirror… Read More Monarchy of Misfits // Part Deux The post Monarchy of Misfits // Part Deux appeared first on Refuge.Church.

Friday, August 26, 2022

Friday, August 26, 2022

We Three Kings is a series about the beginning of the Hebrew monarchy. It's about the first 3 kings of Israel: Saul, David, and Solomon. These complicated characters show us God's grace and plan for his people. Even though these kings lived 3,000 years ago there is so much that can be learned from them and that is applicable to our lives today. Saul, David, and Solomon challenge us to not just start well but to finish well.

We Three Kings is a series about the beginning of the Hebrew monarchy. It's about the first 3 kings of Israel: Saul, David, and Solomon. These complicated characters show us God's grace and plan for his people. Even though these kings lived 3,000 years ago there is so much that can be learned from them and that is applicable to our lives today. Saul, David, and Solomon challenge us to not just start well but to finish well.

We Three Kings is a series about the beginning of the Hebrew monarchy. It's about the first 3 kings of Israel: Saul, David, and Solomon. These complicated characters show us God's grace and plan for his people. Even though these kings lived 3,000 years ago there is so much that can be learned from them and that is applicable to our lives today. Saul, David, and Solomon challenge us to not just start well but to finish well.

Números 30: Votos y promesas.Números 30:9‭-‬15 RVA2015:“‘Todo voto hecho por una viuda o divorciada, por el cual asuma obligación, será válido para ella. “‘Si una mujer en casa de su marido hace un voto o asume una obligación bajo juramento, si su marido se entera, calla al respecto y no se lo prohíbe, todos sus votos serán válidos, y toda obligación que ella asuma será válida. Pero si su marido los anula el día en que se entera, todo lo que salió de sus labios con respecto a sus votos y a la obligación que ella asumió será nulo, porque su marido los anuló; y el SEÑOR la perdonará. Todo voto y todo juramento que contrae obligación para humillarse puede ser confirmado por su marido o anulado por su marido. Pero si su marido calla por completo al respecto, día tras día, entonces confirma todos los votos y todas las obligaciones que ella asumió. Los confirma al callar al respecto el día en que se entera de ellos. Si los anula algún tiempo después de haberse enterado, entonces él cargará con la culpa de ella '' '. -------------Este capítulo es muy particular porque es la ley donde se regulan los compromisos o las promesas que uno hace al Señor.Aquí vemos la importancia de la unidad, de estar en común acuerdo entre los miembros del hogar al hacer un voto al Señor. Usualmente, uno hace alguna clase de voto en un momento de fuertes emociones. Sea un momento de desesperación, de alegría, de tristeza, de susto o en un intento de acercarse más a Dios. Un voto debe ser algo plenamente analizado y consultado con las personas que viven con usted. Hacer un pacto con Dios solo o con una persona se debe tener en cuenta con alguien de autoridad para que no existan después conflictos por ese voto y, en vez de ser una bendición, se convierta en un tropiezo.El hijo debe consultar con sus padres y el casado o casada con su pareja. Usualmente, los hijos más jóvenes no tienen desarrollado el sentido común. El nivel de madurez es muy relativo dependiendo de la formación de cada persona, pero los jóvenes necesitan la guianza de los que llevan más tiempo viviendo sobre la tierra. A las mujeres como a los hombres, sus emociones o impulsos les pueden jugar una mala pasada al momento de tomar alguna decisión en un arranque de emoción como lo explicamos al principio. Recordemos el ejemplo de Eva y Adán; ella escuchó el argumento de la serpiente, moviendo sus emociones y haciéndola pensar que comer del fruto prohibido no era tan malo sino que, al contrario, iba a obtener un conocimiento superior. Eva, sin hablar primero con Dios y su marido, comió el fruto, después se lo dio a su marido y él comió también. Y después que comieron del fruto, la Biblia relata que en ese momento se les abrieron los ojos y se dieron cuenta que estaban desnudos. La vergüenza tomó el lugar de la pureza y la inocencia. El conocimiento del bien y el mal fue adquirido sacrificando la relación íntima con Dios. Su desobediencia trajo la muerte a sus vidas y a la humanidad, perdiendo el don glorioso de la inmortalidad. Y todo porque Adán y Eva hicieron ese voto de desobediencia, Eva por escuchar a la serpiente y obedecerla, ignorando la orden de Dios; y Adán por su silencio al no haber rechazado el ofrecimiento de Eva y comer la fruta. Para bien o para mal, Adán y Eva decidieron hacer un voto en común acuerdo y por eso la muerte, el dolor y el sufrimiento vino a ellos. Quizás si Adán hubiera rechazado a Eva, él no perdería su posición delante de Dios.Es bueno que la pareja se pongan de acuerdo para que el voto que hagan sea un voto de bendición, un compromiso que honre a Dios y honre a la familia. Ana hizo un voto a Dios que si le daba un hijo, ella lo dedicaría al Señor. Su esposo respetó su voto y asintió cumplirlo, por eso cuando Ana terminó de lactar y criarlo en los primeros años de infancia, cumplió su voto y fue de gran bendición, pues Samuel fue un gran instrumento en las manos de Dios, trajo avivamiento espiritual en Israel y ungió a los dos primeros reyes de Israel: Saul y David. Cualquier clase de voto de consagración personal o de alguna ofrenda especial se debe hacer con la persona que es responsable o cabeza del hogar. Eso sí, si prometes un día de ayuno, una ofrenda especial o algo que quieras hacer para Dios, no tardes en cumplirlo. No te apresures para hacer un voto, mira bien si puedes cumplirlo, pero no te tardes en cumplirlo cuando hayas estado seguro en querer hacerlo cuando llegue el día indicado, como dice en Eclesiastés 5:4-6: “Cuando hagas un voto a Dios no tardes en cumplirlo; porque él no se complace en los necios. Cumple lo que prometes. Mejor es que no prometas, que prometas y no cumplas. No dejes que tu boca te haga pecar ni digas delante del mensajero que fue un error. ¿Por qué habrá de airarse Dios a causa de tu voz y destruir la obra de tus manos?”Soy tu amigo y hermano Eduardo Rodríguez. Que el Señor escuche tu oración y reciba tus votos.

We've examined two of the three great people in the Old Testament: Abraham and Moses. Now we discuss the third person—David. This week moves us into a brief survey of the first two kings of Israel: Saul and David. Joshua led the Israelites into the Promised Land after Moses' death. The Book of Judges, another book filled with violence and conquest, shows what happens when everyone does what is right in their own eyes. This week we read the story of the selection of the kings of Israel. The prophet Samuel gave stern warnings not to demand a king (1 Samuel 8), but they wanted to be like all the other nations. Saul, the first king, looked the part. He was tall and handsome. However, looks can be deceiving. He was an ineffective leader on multiple levels. We read about his troubles this week. The Valley of Elah began as a disaster for King Saul and the Israelites. Goliath was a Philistine menace taunting the Israelites and their God. 1 Samuel 16 introduces us to the second king of Israel, David, who became their greatest king. He was the opposite of Saul in many ways. David was overlooked and forgotten. He was so unlikely to be king that his own father hesitated to mention him to Samuel. Consider reading Malcolm Gladwell's fascinating book, “David and Goliath.” He explains how Goliath was at a severe disadvantage. He didn't stand a chance. This is one of the greatest stories in the Bible.

When God speaks, He's calling something into existence. It is the open door that no man can close. Just as God was speaking something into existence when He renamed Jacob, Israel - Saul, Paul - and Simon, Peter - there is a God calling on our lives as believers. In this week of our series “An Open Door”, Pastor Dustin Woodward talks about how we become who we are called to be through adapting Jesus' mindset when it comes to spiritual disciplines.

So many people struggle to give up their old ways and live a new way – to give up their personal empire building habits to become true builders of the Kingdom of Heaven. But honestly, before we can change our behaviour, we need a change of heart. A Man After God's Own Heart In the natural, you and I are programmed to be empire builders aren't we? We're constantly thinking about furthering our own interests in our little corner of the planet … in a sense, building our own despotic little empires. It's just the way we've been programmed. And yet Jesus – topsy–turvy Lord and Saviour that He is – calls us to turn that whole self-interest thing completely on its head, Matthew 16:24: Then Jesus told his disciples, ‘If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.' That's easy for Him to say; it's a lot harder for you and me to do by living it out in our lives, right? So how do you live it out? The reason I ask that question is that anybody who's ever followed Jesus knows that feeling when you've tried and tried and tried and tried … and yet still you fail. Still you find yourself pulling up short. Still you see the selfishness or the arrogance or the insecurity or the faithlessness that you wish wasn't there rearing its ugly head in your life. You want to be a Kingdom Builder, and yet you realise that really, you're just trying to build your own empire. Ever been there? Yep – me too. So … what's the answer. Well Jesus has the answer, and it goes much deeper than you and I might think, Luke 6:43–45: No good tree bears bad fruit, nor again does a bad tree bear good fruit; for each tree is known by its own fruit. Figs are not gathered from thorns, nor are grapes picked from a bramble bush. The good person out of the good treasure of their heart produces good, and the evil person out of evil treasure produces evil; for it is out of the abundance of the heart that the mouth speaks. In other words if you and I truly want to take up our cross and follow Jesus, if we really, really want to become Kingdom builders rather than our own despotic little emperors, it's a matter of the heart. Good things and bad things, all that we do, begin in the heart. Jesus also pointed out that murder begins in the … heart, right? (Matthew 5:21–26). So what you and I need is a change of heart, not a change of actions. Come on, you and I know that we can do anything if first, it begins as a work in our hearts. Problem is, there are some things deep down inside that you and I simply cannot do. There are some major works required in our hearts, that only the Holy Spirit can do. So to answer this question – how can we become kingdom builders rather than empire builders, we're going to go to a man who had a right heart and see what it was about his heart that enabled him to build the Kingdom of God, rather than his own personal empire. Now this man – David – ultimately became the greatest King that Israel ever had. So if anybody could have been an empire builder, it could have been him right? And yet he was more interested in building God's Kingdom than His empire. Here's why – a thousand or so years after the life and reign of David, Luke the Apostle is writing the book of Acts and this is what he writes under the power and the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, Acts 13:22: When he had removed him, he made David their king. In his testimony about him he said, ‘I have found David, son of Jesse, to be a man after my heart, who will carry out all my wishes.' Do you see? The heart comes first then the actions. David was a man after God's very own heart and as a result, he was a man who would carry out all God's wishes. Now the great thing about choosing David to talk about being a Kingdom builder is this: David was a terrible sinner. He was an adulterer, a murderer, a bandit and marauder. He had times when he was faithless in his life – causing huge punishment to fall on the nation of Israel. In fact, he did things that you or I would never dream of doing. In other words he was a sinner just like you and me, only much, much worse than us. And the point of God calling HIM a man after His own heart is that God knows we're not perfect, He doesn't expect us to be perfect, but He wants our hearts to beat as one with His. Over the last little while I've been reading through the books of 1 and 2 Samuel in the Old Testament in my personal devotion times. Now of course, as always, certain passages leapt out and I highlighted them, thought about them, prayed over them, as you do when you're reading God's Word. But the biggest thing that struck me was the big sweep of the story of God and David. I think sometimes it's easy to miss that. We read this verse, or that verse, this chapter or that chapter – it's as though we chop up God's Word and we miss the huge story of God's love and salvation. You know what I mean? So it's a great thing sometimes just to read the Bible as a story, and ask, what's the whole story telling me here? And the thing that this story showed me is what it was about David that made him a man after God's own heart. What was it about his heart this mighty warrior, this sinner – despite all his failings – that made him a man after God's own heart? And here's the answer: time and time again David showed through his actions that he considered the nation of Israel to be God's Kingdom and not his empire. Israel wasn't his, it was God's. Over and over again, David showed respect for authority even when that authority was murderous and despotic, he forgave those who persecuted him, he honoured those who were nothing. As I read about those things, I could see the heart of God beating in and through David's attitudes and actions. And as tough a life as David had, I found myself praying – God, make some of those changes in my heart too. And let me tell you, there's power in a prayer like that. Friend, you and I can't produce good actions out of a bad heart. When there's arrogance, selfishness and pride dwelling in our hearts, in a little room there that we've locked up tight to keep God out, then there's no way that we can have the God–given security to honour authority that God has set over us even when we don't agree. When we hand everything over to God, except just this one little thing, let me tell you, that one little thing is going to ruin our lives. That one little thing is going to be the devil's foothold; his beachhead from which he'll plunder our whole lives; our effectiveness in ministry. Because let me tell you something, the devil definitely wants to keep you and me in our natural, sinful state. What does the Bible say? Ephesians 4:27: Do not make room for the devil. Romans 13:14: Put on the Lord Jesus Christ and make no provision for the flesh to gratify its desires. If in your heart of hearts you want to be used of God to be a part of building His Kingdom rather than your own empire then that thing that you're hanging onto that you know is wrong, the one thing that you've locked away tight and kept from God, needs to be handed over to Him. I know you're never going to be perfect; so does God. But wilful rebellion in your heart, will rob you of your role as a builder of God's Kingdom. There's nothing surer than that. 2 Timothy 2:20,21: In a large house there are utensils not only of gold and silver but also of wood and clay, some for special use, some for ordinary. All who cleanse themselves of the things I have mentioned will become special utensils, dedicated and useful to the owner of the house, ready for every good work. I Will Not Raise My Hand Against God's Anointed At no place and at no time is our tendency towards looking after our own interests more sorely tested than when a person in authority over us is being unjust or unfair. When they're treating us badly. The more ‘me–centric' our society becomes, the more we think about our rights. I deserve better than this!! He can't treat me like that!! That's just not fair!! And these days, people leave their jobs and find another, because they don't like the boss; they don't like their colleagues; what's going on doesn't suit them. But let me ask you this question: what if that boss who's been treating you harshly needs a godly man or woman around them, to support them through a crisis that's going on behind the scenes? What if in fact, God means to use you as His disciple in this place to share the love of Christ with this brute of a boss? What if God's plan is to transform this person's life, in fact his or her whole family, by you sharing the Gospel of Christ with them? But instead, you go get a new job because … it's just not fair? Over and over again in this series, we've been asking ourselves the question: are you and I kingdom builders, or empire builders? Are we more concerned about God's plans and interests in this world and playing our small part, or are we focussed on our own self-interest. And this example that I have just given you is a perfect litmus test for the degree to which you and I are kingdom builders or personal empire builders. What would you do in this situation? Would you seek hard after God to find out if He wants you to stay; what role He wants you to play? Or would you just go to the job pages and start looking for a new job. We've seen so far that King David was a man after God's own heart and as such even though he ultimately became King of Israel, he treated Israel as God's Kingdom, not His own personal empire. And nowhere do we see this more than in his relationship with Saul. Here's a quick thumbnail sketch of the situation. Saul was the very first King of Israel, but in all sorts of ways he'd gone off the rails and God had taken his anointing off Saul, and put it on young David. Problem was, Saul was still king. Every man and his dog could see that God's anointing, God's favour and power had come off Saul and fallen on David, but Saul was determined to cling to power … at all costs. And so Saul set about hunting David down to kill him. Imagine – you know and the world can see that God has a plan for you, but the guy whose job you're meant to take decides to murder you. Pretty extreme – wouldn't you agree? Now David by this time in his life had become a skilled warrior. He was a great leader of men, and he won just about every battle he'd engaged in to this point. So with those skills and a band of loyal followers, hey – why not kill Saul? Makes sense. Nobody would get upset – the whole nation can see that Saul's time has come to an end, and that David's time as king has come. It's as plain as the nose on everybody's face. And in fact twice – twice David has Saul in a place where he has the opportunity take his life, and twice, David declines to do so. Why? Well here it is. This is what transpires between David and Saul after the first time. Saul is relieving himself in a dark cave. David sneaks up behind him in the dark and cuts the corner of Saul's cloak off as evidence that he'd had the opportunity to kill him. 1 Samuel 24:5–22: Afterward David was stricken to the heart because he had cut off a corner of Saul's cloak. He said to his men, ‘The Lord forbid that I should do this thing to my lord, the Lord's anointed, to raise my hand against him; for he is the Lord's anointed.' So David scolded his men severely and did not permit them to attack Saul. Then Saul got up and left the cave, and went on his way. Afterwards David also rose up and went out of the cave and called after Saul, ‘My lord the king!' When Saul looked behind him, David bowed with his face to the ground, and did obeisance. David said to Saul, ‘Why do you listen to the words of those who say, ‘David seeks to do you harm'? This very day your eyes have seen how the Lord gave you into my hand in the cave; and some urged me to kill you, but I spared you. I said, ‘I will not raise my hand against my lord; for he is the Lord's anointed.' See, my father, see the corner of your cloak in my hand; for by the fact that I cut off the corner of your cloak, and did not kill you, you may know for certain that there is no wrong or treason in my hands. I have not sinned against you, though you are hunting me to take my life. May the Lord judge between me and you! May the Lord avenge me on you; but my hand shall not be against you. As the ancient proverb says, ‘Out of the wicked comes forth wickedness'; but my hand shall not be against you. Against whom has the king of Israel come out? Whom do you pursue? A dead dog? A single flea? May the Lord therefore be judge, and give sentence between me and you. May he see to it, and plead my cause, and vindicate me against you.' When David had finished speaking these words to Saul, Saul said, ‘Is this your voice, my son David?' Saul lifted up his voice and wept. He said to David, ‘You are more righteous than I; for you have repaid me good, whereas I have repaid you evil. Today you have explained how you have dealt well with me, in that you did not kill me when the Lord put me into your hands. For who has ever found an enemy, and sent the enemy safely away? So may the Lord reward you with good for what you have done to me this day. Now I know that you shall surely be king, and that the kingdom of Israel shall be established in your hand. Swear to me therefore by the Lord that you will not cut off my descendants after me, and that you will not wipe out my name from my father's house.' So David swore this to Saul. Then Saul went home; but David and his men went up to the stronghold. Friend these are the actions of a man after God's own heart. He won't take his kingship of Israel by force. Why? Because it's not Saul's empire or his, it's God's Kingdom. So, how do you see things in a time of conflict? Is it about your life, your empire … or God's Kingdom?   Weeping Over Your Enemies You and I see the world principally from our own perspective. We judge people and circumstances, we weigh our thoughts and actions on the scale of self-interest – what we feel, what we think we need, what we want, how we want to be seen. And that self–centric attitude gets us into a whole bunch of strife. That's the reason this program is called A Different Perspective. It's about taking a look at the same thing that we look at every day you and I, but seeing them from a completely different perspective. God's perspective. Here's how I see the Bible, when I read the tough truths that God shares with me through His Word. It's as though He's inviting me up into heaven's balcony to see the view from there, lovingly putting His arm over my shoulder and pointing things out from where He sits; from His perspective. And when we do see this whole melee that you and I call life through His eyes, our mistakes become obvious; the confusion becomes clearer; the world starts to make sense. And I guess as we chat about becoming someone who is more of a builder of God's kingdom than a builder of their own personal empire – seeing things through God's eyes is incredibly important. We saw how David viewed a terrible situation of conflict between the outgoing King of Israel Saul, who was trying to kill him, and himself. David's whole perspective on this life and death struggle was this: God owns Israel. It's His kingdom. He appoints the king. And if he wants to remove Saul and replace him with me, well, He's going to have to do it. I will not – I WILL NOT – raise my hand against God's anointed. Despite what my supporters say. Despite the fact that I could easily take his life. Despite the fact that I know I should be king. It's up to God. This is what David said to Saul in that dark cave where he could have killed him: May the Lord therefore be judge, and give sentence between me and you. May he see to it, and plead my cause, and vindicate me against you. David knew what was right but he left it up to God. Our normal reaction is self-promotion, because we're more interested in self than in God. But a man or a woman who is more interested in God's will, God's decisions, God's kingdom rather than their own empire will leave it up to God. That's how you can tell a kingdom builder from an empire builder. It's a person who is prepared to suffer loss on their own part, for the sake of gain on the part of God's kingdom. Powerful stuff isn't it? To me, this story is a mirror in which I see my own reflection for what it truly is. Well may God say that His Word is sharper than any two–edged sword, able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the human heart (Hebrews 4:12). And I'm hoping that you like me are asking yourself – am I really a kingdom builder, or am I a personal empire builder? How else do we know that a person is more of a kingdom builder? I'll tell you how. It's how they feel about their enemies. How they treat their enemies. Do they weep over the pain and loss and suffering of their enemy or not? Eventually, Saul and his sons (including Jonathan who had been a dear friend and ally of David's) are killed in battle. God does in fact judge, God does in fact act – He judges and acts against Saul and his house, and for David and his house. Now – think about how you would respond in David's shoes – Saul's been trying to hunt you down and kill you, not to mention the fact that he's been sitting in a chair that God has clearly anointed you for – and the message comes to you that Saul is dead. How would you react? A sigh of relief – some tears even over the fact that you no longer have to fear for your life? Would you run Saul down to the people around you – Fool that he was, he deserved everything he got. See God's finally found in my favour. I was right all along. All pretty natural reactions I'd have thought. You might even throw a bit of a party or a celebration. Let's take a look at how David reacted – 2 Samuel 1:1–18: After the death of Saul, when David had returned from defeating the Amalekites, David remained two days in Ziklag. On the third day, a man came from Saul's camp, with his clothes torn and dirt on his head. When he came to David, he fell to the ground and did obeisance. David said to him, ‘Where have you come from?' He said to him, ‘I have escaped from the camp of Israel.' David said to him, ‘How did things go? Tell me!' He answered, ‘The army fled from the battle, but also many of the army fell and died; and Saul and his son Jonathan also died.' Then David asked the young man who was reporting to him, ‘How do you know that Saul and his son Jonathan died?' The young man reporting to him said, ‘I happened to be on Mount Gilboa; and there was Saul leaning on his spear, while the chariots and the horsemen drew close to him. When he looked behind him, he saw me, and called to me. I answered, ‘Here sir.' And he said to me, ‘Who are you? ' I answered him, ‘I am an Amalekite. ' He said to me, ‘Come, stand over me and kill me; for convulsions have seized me, and yet my life still lingers.' So I stood over him, and killed him, for I knew that he could not live after he had fallen. I took the crown that was on his head and the armlet that was on his arm, and I have brought them here to my lord.' Then David took hold of his clothes and tore them; and all the men who were with him did the same. They mourned and wept, and fasted until evening for Saul and for his son Jonathan, and for the army of the Lord and for the house of Israel, because they had fallen by the sword. David said to the young man who had reported to him, ‘Where do you come from?' He answered, ‘I am the son of a resident alien, an Amalekite.' David said to him, ‘Were you not afraid to lift your hand to destroy the Lord's anointed?' Then David called one of the young men and said, ‘Come here and strike him down.' So he struck him down and he died. David said to him, ‘Your blood be on your head; for your own mouth has testified against you, saying, ‘I have killed the Lord's anointed.' And David intoned a lamentation song over Saul and his son Jonathan. David mourned over the loss of his enemy Saul. David struck down the man who killed Saul. Now there's a heart after God. There's a man who's a true kingdom builder, rather than an empire builder.

This is the 6th installment in the Bible Timeline Series. The podcast begins with Ruth the great grandmother to King David, then discusses the prophet Samuel, the establishment of the first King of Israel Saul, then the fall of King Saul and the rise of King David. Then the reign of King David and the expansion of the Kingdom through military successes. Also, noting David's sins, one of which led to the birth of King Solomon. This episode ends with the accomplishments and the sins of King Solomon. The timeline we are using is summarized below B P E/E C/J EK DK P/E/R 400 Jesus EC CT R/J/R Begining, Patriarchs, Egypt/Exodus, Cannan/Judges, Early Kings, Divided Kingdom, Prophets/Exile/Return, 400 yrs, Jesus, Early Church, Church today, Return/Judgement/Reign If you have any questions you can contact Boring Theology through Michael Esch's Facebook, Instagram, Parler, or MeWe pages or by submitting a question here: https://anchor.fm/boringtheology/message

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We are moving on from the Era of the Prophets. This book introduces the new Era of the Kings (About 1000 BC-500BC). Samuel was the prophet used by God to anoint the 1st (2) Kings of Israel: Saul and David. But ultimately reinforces the most important Truth: God is the absolute power and sovereign. The whole purpose of the "The Beautiful Book" is to see the beautiful God who wrote this masterpiece. "Who is this amazing God?!"

WHAT I DO TODAY DETERMINES MY SUCCESS TOMORROW!!!   DAY 111   1 Kings 14-15   What will your legacy be?   Israel’s Kingdom is split between Judah and Israel *Saul then David then Solomon then  Jeroboam and Rehoboam then  Rehoboam-Abijam-Asa Jeroboam-Nadab-Baasha   John 1:1-18   “He opened their minds to understand the scriptures.”     FUTURE READING:   Day 107 (Monday): 1 Kings 6-7; Luke 23:26-38 Day 108 (Tuesday): 1 Kings 8-9; Luke 23:39-56 Day 109 (Wednesday): 1 Kings 10-11; Luke 24:1-35 Day 110 (Thursday): 1 Kings 12-13; Luke 24:36-53 Day 111 (Friday): 1 Kings 14-15; John 1:1-28 Day 112 (Weekend): 1 Kings 16-20; John 1:29-2:25       I don’t control much of my future but what I do control is this: 1.) I can work hard today. 2.) I can be thankful today. 3.) I can serve the Lord with a whole heart today. 4.) I can be a great encourager today! 5.) I can help people get better today!   Do those things and your situation will probably work out!

2017 - On the Mount of Olives, Dr. Seif discusses the reason and roles of the first two kings of Israel — Saul and David — as well as the expectations placed on them. Those in leadership — in fact, all Believers — face a constant temptation to drift away from Biblical values.

Then Samuel brought all the tribes of Israel near, and the tribe of Benjamin was taken by lot. He brought the tribe of Benjamin near by its clans, and the clan of the Matrites was taken by lot; and Saul the son of Kish was taken by lot. But when they sought him, he could not be found. - 1 Samuel 10:20-21 (ESV) 'Be careful what you ask for. You just might get it!' This phrase is a haunting truth that often what we want isn't what we need. Ever been there? Your heart longs for something, but when it arrives it's disappointing. Even worse it not only does not satisfy the desire, but it only multiplies the problems of life. This week, we are introduced to the first king of Israel - Saul. He is the king the people ask for. He is literally 'head and shoulders above' everyone. From the outside he is a king just like the other nations, but he is also deeply flawed. I think in many ways he is more of a judgment on the people and their desires than a solution to their fears. Take a few minutes to read through 1 Samuel 8-11. It's a story with twists and turns. It's filled with the miraculous and ridiculous. We will take some time this Sunday to re-tell it as we try to understand what God's purposes and plans are in the middle of it.

"Who's in charge here?" This classic line from just about every law enforcement movie or TV show is also a crucial question for our lives. Are we in charge of our own life or is God? This question and the corresponding struggle for control is seen so clearly by comparing the first two Kings of ancient Israel: Saul and David. In a sermon called "God is King: A Look at Saul and David" we see how Scripture shows the stark contrast between these two men. One sought power and authority for his own sake and often lived in fear of losing that power. The other submitted to God's authority over his own life and over all things and lived for God's glory and not his own. By looking at these two fascinating men we see the importance of recognizing that no matter how important we think we are, God is always King!

When David killed Goliath a new giant began to threaten the nation of Israel: Saul's envy of David.

When David killed Goliath a new giant began to threaten the nation of Israel: Saul's envy of David.

https://youtu.be/orEgm9WVv-o Have you ever wanted to get the prize and the recognition? Emptying the dishwasher Nahash comes up and fights jabesh-gilead. Immediately they make concessions. Nahash- I’ll take your right eyes. Jabesh says 7 days to see if we can fight. People find out and they weep.Saul was in his field, wonders why the people are weeping. They tell him and he gets super mad. He cuts up a yoke of oxen and says anyone who doesn’t fight is going to get this treatment. The people come out as one even tho they are afraid. There is 300k of them. They tell them they are going to be saved tomorrow, and they are glad. Jabesh submits to Saul as king. Saul puts them in 3 companies. They rout the ammonites until mid afternoon. Then the people remember that some people said Saul couldn’t save them, lets kill those dudes. But Saul is the bigger man. He says, salvation is here. Lets renew the kingdom. The people finally submit to Saul and then they party.This is a great story. Great parts of the story Killing until the heat of the day. Salvation comes upon Israel! Death- mayhemSaul makes it happen, the people make it happen! Go to War- ammonites lose. Israel winsAt the end- some people want to go back and kill the haters who didn’t support SaulSaul sets them straight “The Lord Worked Salvation in Israel” Saul knew it was God’s power- his purpose- it was HIM that did it. Not Saul. Not the People. Only God Such a great leader to give the glory to God and not himself.Who do you glorify for your wins? You, or God? “God Glorifying Death Machine”When people look at your life, are you a person that gives God glory, or yourself. Who did what? Do you take all the credit, or do you give God all the credit? 1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;Because that’s what we’re supposed to be doing “proclaim the praises of Him”In this participation trophy, everyone is a winner society in which we live, people so desperately want to get the glory- when the goal is for GOD to be glorified- not US. Make HIM BIG us smallWhen you become a Christian- you relinquish any rights you may have to recognition or gloryYour job is now to give God glory- to help others praise HIS name. If you have demands, u wrong1 Chronicles 16:28-29 Give to the Lord, O families of the peoples, Give to the Lord glory and strength. 29 Give to the Lord the glory due His name; Bring an offering, and come before Him. Oh, worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness!These are not the only ways to give God glory- but from this story- we have a good startHow to give God glory Salvation brings glory to him 12 Then the people said to Samuel, “Who ishe who said, ‘Shall Saul reign over us?’ Bring the men, that we may put them to death.” 13 But Saul said, “Not a man shall be put to death this day, for today the Lord has accomplished salvation in Israel.”This story of Saul with Israel is a pre-cursor to King Jesus- who will save Israel from their sinsSaul here is already displaying the heart of God- that salvation is possible only through himGod was able to save Israel from the Accuser- Nahash- the serpent- the one who was trying to bargain with Jabesh “Give me your eye and I will not destroy you”The Bible says the wages of sin is death- that deals with the Devil bring deathBut Jabesh did not submit to Nahash. They wanted to- but they resisted James 4:7 Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. God delivers Jabesh and the Ammonites are destroyed, only by the grace of God- had it not been for God, they would have become slaves to Nahash (no power w/o eye) but God saved! The heart of some of these guys after the battle was to destroy the haters- but Saul says No- God saved us, we will save others- Its only right. Salvation has come! Give God the Glory!

We focus in on the tribe of Benjamin who the first king of Israel (Saul).

In this sermon, we are introduced to the first King of Israel: Saul of the tribe of Benjamin. Though he is a man of stature and has several admirable qualities, we find warning signs in this passage that his reign will end in disaster.