Samuel anointeth him, and the spirit of god cometh upon him. He feared the displeasure of the people more than the displeasure of god. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him learn more about desiring god. His falling into disfavor caused him to have a specific problem. God had chosen david the youngest to be king in sauls place, 1 samuel 16. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations.
There was still hope that he could serve god with his. Labels help us make quick decisions about certain things, and that. If it says glutenfree, then it is safe for some people. The spirit of god had been replaced with an evil spirit. Labels help us make quick decisions about certain things, and that is good. In verses 16, they were not satisfied with the pieces of meat that god allowed.
Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of the bible. The central drama in 1 samuel 16 is a muchloved story. But now the leader himself has feared man and turned away from following god 1 samuel 15. He has been prophetically referred to on several occasions before 1 samuel. Godly leaders trust in god even when the odds are stacked against them 14. Peter masters, pastor at the metropolitan tabernacle london teaching sermons, gospel messages and bible studies. Yet, these verses find the king living through desperate days.
How four friends stood up by siting down by andrea davis pinkney, john 9. Samuel anoints david the lord said to samuel, how long will you mourn for saul, since i have rejected him as king over israel. We are to have an attitude of expectation that god will bless our effortsbut even that attitude is one that leaves the outcome to the lord. Personally, i have been disappointed on a few occasions because things did not happen the way i expected them to happen. But the spirit of the lord departed from saul note the contrast to 1 samuel 16. Trials and temptations consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. A free bible commentary on the first book of samuel in easyenglish. Saul had been the king of israel, but saul had disqualified himself.
The death of saul and the life of christ contributed on apr 27, 2003 based on 9 ratings. Engaging exposition that is faithful to scripture not only will explain the text. I want us to meet a person who teaches us to be godly in spite of a change in plans. Introduction, commentary, and reflections, in the new interpreters bible. Read 1 samuel 16 commentary using john gills exposition of the bible. While samsons sin caused that story to end badly judges 1416, it gave hannah an idea of something she might do to please the lord. His human judgment in choosing eliab the eldest son is reproved, 1 samuel 16. Saul was chosen as king because the people wanted to be like the other nations around them, 1 sam. For more information and other teachings, podcasts, videos, books and study guides visit. General the days in which israel was invaded by the philistines and the ark of the covenant stolen and placed in the temple of dagon, their fish god, occurred when eli was high priest, when the boy samuel was dedicated to god and lent to him by his mother hannah.
Click here to return to the sermons page 1 samuel 15. So we should understand is that this evil spirit was a wakeup call to saul. The first prophetic word he ever uttered was a condemnation of eli, perhaps the only fatherfigure he ever knew 1 samuel 3. Yes, he had forfeited the kingdom, that would surely be taken from him.
The biggest news in books and bibles this year has been the 400th anniversary of the publication of the king james version. Up to that point, god had ruled the nation, raising up leaders as they were needed. Because of sauls rebellion, god removed his spirit from the king and allowed an evil spirit to torment him. Many of us have heard sermons on this passage before, ive preached 2 times, and i feel its one of the great misunderstood passages of the bible, we think we. Feb 09, 2011 the call of god to the young samuel provides an insight into how a persons heart is first engaged and then drawn to spiritual conversion and life. I didnt get to do what i thought surely i would be able to do. David becomes israels king 1 samuel 16 2 samuel 10 bob deffinbaugh.
Now before we read the passage, and its 1 samuel chapter 14 saul and about six hundred men are on one side of a valley and about thirty thousand plus philistines, or philistines, are encamped on the other side of the valley. This is the last message in our series on the rise and fall of saul. I will send you to jesse the bethlehemite, for i have provided for myself a king among his sons. Samuel had said twice to saul and the people in 1 samuel 12. Not to us, o lord, not to us, but to your name give glory, because of your loving kindness, because of your truth ps. The replacement as you would have noticed in the reading was to be david, although god did not yet announce it in that bold and clear way. There will be times in the course of gods work that a new leader will be needed. But the lord said unto samuel, look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature. The spirit of the lord departed from saul which came upon him when he was first made king, and continued with him till this time, but which god now took away, depriving him of that prudence, courage, and alacrity, and other gifts wherewith he had qualified him for his public employment. By gods grace we can overcome the giants in our lives. For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft 1 samuel 15, 2223. Now before we read the passage, and its 1 samuel chapter 14 saul and about six hundred men are on one side of a valley and about thirty thousand plus philistines, or philistines, are. Godly leaders evidence a relationship with god, which motivates others to follow and seek god 14.
But this is the first mention of his name, which means beloved or loved one. Sermons on 1 samuel first presbyterian church, jackson. The end of the beginning i samuel 31 ii samuel 1 god unchanging 1 samuel 15. Oct 21, 2017 manuscript of my sermon for october 22, 2017. Godly leaders recognize the lord is the one who is in control. Saul, selfwilled and capricious, had shown himself unfit for his position, so the spirit of god was taken from him, and an evil spirit from the lord terrified or troubled him. David guzik commentary on 1 samuel 16, where god chooses david as king. Study the bible online using commentary on 1 samuel 16 and more. At one point in his life, king saul had been used of the. Our message series is called the rise and fall of saul, and last week we saw how saul began his downward slide. Bible living why i dont want to read leviticus but should anyway dawn wilson. James, a servant of god and of the lord jesus christ, to the twelve tribes scattered among the nations.
An audio link is embedded below for those whod like to listen. Click here for more messages from the book of 1 samuel. Sermons from i samuel the end of the beginning i samuel 31 ii samuel 1 god unchanging 1 samuel 15. Sermons from i samuel 16 and others keep believing ministries. At one point in his life, king saul had been used of the lord to accomplish great things.
Find top church sermons, illustrations, and powerpoints for preaching on 1 samuel 16. Men must either have the spirit of god or an evil spirit. The problem is that we like to slap labels on people. Sermons from i samuel 16 the end of the beginning i samuel 31 ii samuel 1 god unchanging 1 samuel 15. Many today fail to recognize the pervasive, worldwide impact this one translation has had as it became the book of the english empire just as that empire spread to the ends of the earth, taking with it the kjv.
This does not mean that the honey was dropping out of the trees, but that it was being dropped by the philistines in their headlong flight, as explained by the words, the spoil of their enemies which they the israelites found 1 samuel 14. This chapter opens with god reminding samuel of the fact that he has rejected saul as king of israel. Then samuel took the horn of oil out of his pocket, which he brought along with him by the direction of god. From that moment god was looking for a replacement for saul. Conclusion a number of years ago, a 14yearold boy spent a saturday night until the wee hours of sunday morning playing cards and drinking with some friends. Even after he successfully led the israelites against the philistines 1 samuel 7, the people came to ask him for a king, adding that his sons were as corrupt as elis 1 samuel 8. Find here sermons by scripture preached at the metropolitan tabernacle download, listen or watch online to sermons by dr. Oct 06, 2015 by gods grace we can overcome the giants in our lives.
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