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The Kings of Israel & Judah

The Kings of Israel & Judah. Lesson 3 : United Kingdom – Saul (2). Introduction. Saul in the Beginning: Humble Merciful Given the Spirit of God Gave glory to God How might Saul have viewed the next 38 years?. The Remainder of Saul’s Reign. Rashness/Impetuosity Rash Oath (1 Sam. 14)

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The Kings of Israel & Judah

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  1. The Kings of Israel & Judah Lesson 3: United Kingdom – Saul (2)

  2. Introduction • Saul in the Beginning: • Humble • Merciful • Given the Spirit of God • Gave glory to God • How might Saul have viewed the next 38 years?

  3. The Remainder of Saul’s Reign • Rashness/Impetuosity • Rash Oath (1 Sam. 14) • Penalty? • Why rash/foolish? • Who recognized foolishness?

  4. The Remainder of Saul’s Reign • Rashness/Impetuosity • Other Rash Acts (1 Sam. 18, 19) • What had David done for Saul? • Why did Saul do this?

  5. The Remainder of Saul’s Reign • Jealousy • Placed David’s life in jeopardy (1 Sam. 18:25) • Caused Saul to deviate from God’s purpose for him.

  6. The Remainder of Saul’s Reign • Arrogance/Pride • How demonstrated? (1 Sam. 15:12) • God’s response to Saul’s treatment of Amalek? (1 Sam. 15:11) • What was required instead of pride/arrogance? (1 Sam. 15:17)

  7. The Remainder of Saul’s Reign • Arrogance/Pride • Saul’s response (1 Sam. 15:13-21) • Samuel’s answer (1 Sam. 15:22-23)

  8. The Remainder of Saul’s Reign • Rejected by God/Forsaking of God • Which happened first? • Symbol of God’s rejection? (1 Sam. 15:35) • Indicators of God’s rejection? • How far did Saul go in forsaking?

  9. Lessons from Saul • Saul was raised up by God for a purpose (1 Sam. 9:16) • We have been raised up by God for a purpose (Tit. 2:11-14; Eph. 2:10; 1 Pet. 2:9)

  10. Lessons from Saul • Jealousy, pride, and arrogance caused Saul to lose sight • Jealousy (Rom. 13:11-14; Jas. 3:13-16)

  11. Lessons from Saul • Jealousy, pride, and arrogance caused Saul to lose sight • Pride/Arrogance • 1 Tim. 6:3-5; Jas. 4:6; 1 Pet. 5:5; 1 Tim. 6:17 • Corinthians – 1 Cor. 4:6; 4:19; 5:2

  12. Lessons from Saul • Jealousy, pride, and arrogance do not advance God’s purpose for the church • They can ultimately cause us to be rejected by God, just as they did for Saul.

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