The Heart of David
1 Samuel 16:13 ” So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and from that day on the Spirit of the Lord came powerfully upon David. Samuel then went to Ramah.”
God’s Call
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God’s Delight in Obedience Over Sacrifice
1 Samuel 15:11 “‘I regret that I have made Saul king, because he has turned away from me and has not carried out my instructions.’ Samuel was angry, and he cried out to the Lord all that night.”
The Faithfulness of Jonathon & Unfaithfulness of Saul – Part 2
1 Samuel 14:45 “Should Jonathan die—he who has brought about this great deliverance in Israel? Never! As surely as the Lord lives, not a hair of his head will fall to the ground, for he did this today with God’s help.”
The Faithfulness of Jonathon & Unfaithfulness of Saul – Part 1
1 Samuel 14:13 “Jonathan climbed up, using his hands and feet, with his armor-bearer right behind him. The Philistines fell before Jonathan, and his armor-bearer followed and killed behind him.”
Favored by Faith, Foolish by Unfaithfulness
1 Samuel 13:14 “But now your kingdom will not endure; the Lord has sought out a man after his own heart and appointed him ruler of his people, because you have not kept the Lord’s command.”
Saul is Confirmed as King
1 Samuel 12:7 “Now then, stand here, because I am going to confront you with evidence before the Lord as to all the righteous acts performed by the Lord for you and your ancestors.”
God Delivers the Israelites
1 Samuel 11:7 ” Then the terror of the Lord fell on the people, and they came out together as one.”
God Calls Saul as King
1 Samuel 10:9 “As Saul turned to leave Samuel, God changed Saul’s heart, and all these signs were fulfilled that day.”
The Search for an Earthly King
1 Samuel 9:16 “About this time tomorrow I will send you a man from the land of Benjamin. Anoint him ruler over my people Israel; he will deliver them from the hand of the Philistines. I have looked on my people, for their cry has reached me.”
Israel Demands a King
1 Samuel 8:21-22 “When Samuel heard all that the people said, he repeated it before the Lord. The Lord answered, ‘Listen to them and give them a king.’”