1 samuel the story so far.... as samuel grows old the people want him to anoint a king god leads...

1 Samuel the story so far ....As Samuel grows old the people

want him to anoint a king

God leads Samuel to Saul

Saul tries to go his own way and wants God to help him

David is chosen to be the next king because he has the right heart

David defeats Goliath

Saul becomes jealous of David

1 Samuel 1522 But Samuel replied: “Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the LORD? To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams. 23 For rebellion is like the sin of divination, and arrogance like the evil of idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, he has rejected you as king.”

Obedience essential Obedience essential

1 Samuel 1522 But Samuel replied: “Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the LORD? To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams. 23 For rebellion is like the sin of divination, and arrogance like the evil of idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, he has rejected you as king.”

Obedience essential Obedience essential Saul rejected as king Saul rejected as king

1 Samuel 1526 But Samuel said to him, “I will not go back with you. You have rejected the word of the LORD, and the LORD has rejected you as king over Israel!”

Salvation may not be lost but calling can be

The unravelling of Saul’s leadershipThe unravelling of Saul’s leadership



The unravelling of Saul’s leadershipSeeking favour on own plans = disobedience

The unravelling of Saul’s leadershipSeeking favour on own plans = disobedience



The unravelling of Saul’s leadershipSeeking favour on own plans = disobedienceSelf centred not in tune with God’s heart

The unravelling of Saul’s leadershipSeeking favour on own plans = disobedienceSelf centred not in tune with God’s heart



The unravelling of Saul’s leadershipSeeking favour on own plans = disobedienceSelf centred not in tune with God’s heartFear not relationship

The unravelling of Saul’s leadershipSeeking favour on own plans = disobedienceSelf centred not in tune with God’s heartFear not relationship



The unravelling of Saul’s leadershipSeeking favour on own plans = disobedienceSelf centred not in tune with God’s heartFear not relationship - Manipulative leadership

The unravelling of Saul’s leadershipSeeking favour on own plans = disobedienceSelf centred not in tune with God’s heartFear not relationship - Manipulative leadership



The unravelling of Saul’s leadershipSeeking favour on own plans = disobedienceSelf centred not in tune with God’s heartFear not relationship - Manipulative leadershipPresumption & unlearned lessons

The unravelling of Saul’s leadershipSeeking favour on own plans = disobedienceSelf centred not in tune with God’s heartFear not relationship - Manipulative leadershipPresumption & unlearned lessons



The unravelling of Saul’s leadershipSeeking favour on own plans = disobedienceSelf centred not in tune with God’s heartFear not relationship - Manipulative leadershipPresumption & unlearned lessonsUnable to see own sin

The unravelling of Saul’s leadershipSeeking favour on own plans = disobedienceSelf centred not in tune with God’s heartFear not relationship - Manipulative leadershipPresumption & unlearned lessonsUnable to see own sin



The unravelling of Saul’s leadershipSeeking favour on own plans = disobedienceSelf centred not in tune with God’s heartFear not relationship - Manipulative leadershipPresumption & unlearned lessonsUnable to see own sin Foolish rash threats - Loses respect of men

The unravelling of Saul’s leadershipSeeking favour on own plans = disobedienceSelf centred not in tune with God’s heartFear not relationship - Manipulative leadershipPresumption & unlearned lessonsUnable to see own sin Foolish rash threats - Loses respect of men



The unravelling of Saul’s leadershipSeeking favour on own plans = disobedienceSelf centred not in tune with God’s heartFear not relationship - Manipulative leadershipPresumption & unlearned lessonsUnable to see own sin Foolish rash threats - Loses respect of menDISOBEYS GOD - proud - ignores own sin

The unravelling of Saul’s leadershipSeeking favour on own plans = disobedienceSelf centred not in tune with God’s heartFear not relationship - Manipulative leadershipPresumption & unlearned lessonsUnable to see own sin Foolish rash threats - Loses respect of menDISOBEYS GOD - proud - ignores own sin

Saul in conflict with an evil spiritSaul in conflict with an evil spirit 1 Samuel 16:14

1 Samuel 251 Now Samuel died

1 Samuel 2621 Then Saul said, “I have sinned. Come back, David my son. Because you considered my life precious today, I will not try to harm you again. Surely I have acted like a fool and have been terribly wrong.”

1 Samuel 271 But David thought to himself, “One of these days I will be destroyed by the hand of Saul. The best thing I can do is to escape to the land of the Philistines. Then Saul will give up searching for me anywhere in Israel, and I will slip out of his hand.”

David withdraws

1 Samuel 271 But David thought to himself, “One of these days I will be destroyed by the hand of Saul. The best thing I can do is to escape to the land of the Philistines. Then Saul will give up searching for me anywhere in Israel, and I will slip out of his hand.”

David withdraws

(Behaves badly) 1 Samuel 27

12 Achish trusted David and said to himself, “He has become so obnoxious to his people, the Israelites, that he will be my servant for life.”

1 Samuel 281 In those days the Philistines gathered their forces to fight against Israel.

Achish and the Philistines prepare to attack Saul

1 Samuel 283 Now Samuel was dead, and all Israel had mourned for him and buried him in his own town of Ramah. Saul had expelled the mediums and spiritists from the land.

Reminder -Samuel dead

1 Samuel 283 Now Samuel was dead, and all Israel had mourned for him and buried him in his own town of Ramah. Saul had expelled the mediums and spiritists from the land.

Reminder -Samuel dead

All ways of seeking supernatural guidance except through God banned

1 Samuel 284 The Philistines assembled and came and set up camp at Shunem, while Saul gathered all Israel and set up camp at Gilboa. 5 When Saul saw the Philistine army, he was afraid; terror filled his heart.

Saul afraid

1 Samuel 286 He inquired of the LORD, but the LORD did not answer him by dreams or Urim or prophets.

Saul afraid - seeks God



But God does not answerWhy does God not answer?Why does God not answer?

Saul had ignored God too often



But God does not answer

Why does God not answer?Why does God not answer?

Saul had ignored God too oftenGod cannot be used just when we want



But God does not answer

Why does God not answer?Why does God not answer?

Saul had ignored God too oftenGod cannot be used just when we wantGod did not want to offer false reassuranceor induce dread

1 Samuel 287 Saul then said to his attendants, “Find me a woman who is a medium, so I may go and inquire of her.” “There is one in Endor,” they said.

Instead of accepting God’s silence

Saul seeks guidance outside of God

Deuteronomy 1810 Let no one be found among you who sacrifices their son or daughter in the fire, who practices divination or sorcery, interprets omens, engages in witchcraft, 11 or casts spells, or who is a medium or spiritist or who consults the dead. 12 Anyone who does these things is detestable to the LORD, and because of these detestable practices the LORD your God will drive out those nations before you.

1 Samuel 288 So Saul disguised himself, putting on other clothes, and at night he and two men went to the woman. “Consult a spirit for me,” he said, “and bring up for me the one I name.”

Saul seeks consultation with a spiritKnown to be

wrong

Leviticus 1931 “‘Do not turn to mediums or seek out spiritists, for you will be defiled by them. I am the LORD your God


Saul seeks consultation with a spiritKnown to be

wrong


Why is contacting the dead/using a medium wrong?

1. Dead, sleep and are not contactable

1 Thessalonians 413 Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest, who have no hope




John 639 And this is the will of him who sent me, that I shall lose none of all those he has given me, but raise them up at the last day. 40 For my Father’s will is that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in him shall have eternal life, and I will raise them up at the last day.”



2. Seek Guidance from God and no other spirit






3. Spirits deceive - bringing false hope

“Life after death not through Jesus”





3. Spirits deceive - bringing false hope

4. Spirits bring fatalistic fear


Saul seeks consultation with a spirit

9 But the woman said to him, “Surely you know what Saul has done. He has cut off the mediums and spiritists from the land. Why have you set a trap for my life to bring about my death?”


Saul seeks consultation with a spirit

Woman protests

1 Samuel 2810 Saul swore to her by the LORD, “As surely as the LORD lives, you will not be punished for this.” 11 Then the woman asked, “Whom shall I bring up for you?”

Saul promises no reprisal

1 Samuel 2811 Then the woman asked, “Whom shall I bring up for you?”“Bring up Samuel,” he said.

Saul seeks Samuel

Returning to the pastSeeking comfort from the departed

Hoping to resolve unresolved issues

1 Samuel 2812 When the woman saw Samuel, she cried out at the top of her voice and said to Saul, “Why have you deceived me? You are Saul!” 13 The king said to her, “Don’t be afraid. What do you see?” The woman said, “I see a ghostly figure coming up out of the earth.”

Saul seeks Samuel

Frightens the woman

1 Samuel 2814 “What does he look like?” he asked. “An old man wearing a robe is coming up,” she said. Then Saul knew it was Samuel, and he bowed down and prostrated himself with his face to the ground.

Saul seeks Samuel

Saul believes it is Samuel

Who is it?

Samuel or spirit impersonating Samuel?

1 Samuel 2815 Samuel said to Saul, “Why have you disturbed me by bringing me up?” “I am in great distress,” Saul said.

Saul seeks Samuel

spirit of Samuel questions Saul

1 Samuel 2815 Samuel said to Saul, “Why have you disturbed me by bringing me up?” “I am in great distress,” Saul said. “The Philistines are fighting against me, and God has departed from me. He no longer answers me, either by prophets or by dreams. So I have called on you to tell me what to do.”

Saul seeks Samuel

1 Samuel 2816 Samuel said, “Why do you consult me, now that the LORD has departed from you and become your enemy? 17 The LORD has done what he predicted through me. The LORD has torn the kingdom out of your hands and given it to one of your neighbours—to David. 18 Because you did not obey the LORD or carry out his fierce wrath against the Amalekites, the LORD has done this to you today. 19 The LORD will deliver both Israel and you into the hands of the Philistines, and tomorrow you and your sons will be with me. The LORD will also give the army of Israel into the hands of the Philistines.”

spirit of Samuel brings condemnation and judgement

1 Samuel 2820 Immediately Saul fell full length on the ground, filled with fear because of Samuel’s words. His strength was gone, for he had eaten nothing all that day and all that night.

spirit of Samuel brings condemnation and judgement

Our responseOur response

Do not seek guidance outside of God


Do not seek guidance outside of GodIf God is silent - remain faithful



Repent of sin

Receive God’s forgiveness

Acts 319 Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord



Repent of sin


1 John 19 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness



Repent of sin


Be free from fearful predictions



Repent of sin

Be wary of losing role

Not Salvation

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