Sunday Service #49 1 Samuel 7-12 By Josh Monday

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Really appreciate you. Like I said, it really helps the show out, pushes the show up the algorithm, and it shows that I'm doing my job to Jonathan and Jacob the Culting Conspiracy Podcast. So I appreciate it. And yeah, we're gonna be jumping into first Samuel seven. Okay, that's what we're gonna be going over today, probably seven, eight, and nine. That's kind of what I studied for. I do have some notes for ten though, just in case

we may go to ten. We'll see. Let me just go ahead and share the screen for those that could see the screen that you go. Perfect, all right, and let's do a little intro before we start. First. Samuel seven demonstrates the transformative power of sincere repentance and prayer and God's faithfulness and delivering those who call on Him, and encourages us to discard any idols in our lives

and realign ourselves with God's purpose. It shows the importance of Godly leadership in bringing about spiritual and social transformations. So perfect, all right, let me get to my teaching points here now, last chapter in chapter six, let me go back real quick, because there's something I want to mention. In chapter six there was a part here where it said, let me see where is it? Where is it? Where is it? Oh, it says this, It says this is a First Samuel six verse nineteen. I'm just going back

real quick to tell you guys something. And chapter nineteen. When I was reading it, I was like, wow, fifty thousand and seventy men. Wow, it was really surprising to me that number. Now it says, then he struck the men Beth Semester, because they looked into the ark of the Lord, which is the ark of the covenant. He

struck fifty thousand and seventy men of the people. Now, if you go to different translations, it actually will only say seventy men of the people because different different manuscripts have different have different have it different there. Some of it have seventy men, only some of them have fifty thousand and seventy men. So I just want to let you guys know that. So not all manuscripts said that.

So you know, there's you know, the I think it's the A the what a American standard version would say only seventy men the ESV. Let's check that out real quick. Let me just see, because I was listening to because I was looking into that, I was like, whoa, that part right there just blew me away, you know, because it is that's first nineteen to me. It's just surprising, you know, just some things in the Bible surprise me, even me. I read it a lot, but you know,

not everything is just comes out to me. So okay, oh, okay, yeah. So if you look at the NIV, the okay, this one says, but God struck down some of the inhabitants of Besha Mash, putting away seventy of them to death because they looked into the ark of the covenant. A few manuscripts, oh, it says most Hebrew manuscripts and septuagent say fifty thousand and seventy, but some do not. Okay, So I don't know, just want to let you guys

know that. So I don't want to have, you know, any kind of debate about it or make the show about it. But I just want to let you guys know that some manuscripts don't say fifty thousands. Some of them only say seventy. But it looks like the Hugen and most manuscripts do say fifty thousand. So I want to I'll stick with it and say it all right. Let's go ahead and start at first, Samuel seven, Israel

defeats the Philistines. Then the men of kirjath Jerim came and took the Ark of the Lord and brought it into the house of Abinadab on the hill, and consecrated Elias or his son, to keep the ark of the Lord. Samuel judges Israel. So it was the ark. So so it was that the ark remained in Kirjah Jireim a long time. It was there twenty years, and all the

house of Israel laminated after the Lord. Then Samuel spoke to all the house of the Lord, saying, if you return to the Lord with all your hearts, then put away the foreign gods and the astoroths from among you, and prepare your hearts for the Lord and serve him. Only he will deliver you from the hands of the Philistines. So the children of Israel put away the bails and the astorosths and serve the Lord. Only. See God's grace there. Let's go ahead and pause. There, you guys, see that

God has grace. You know, they were actually worshiping Bail and Astaroth, and God said basically said Samuel to speak to them and tell him, if you return to the Lord with all your hearts, which means repent, that's what it means, I mean literally a change of heart. Then put away the foreign gods and the astrosts among you, and prepare your hearts for the Lord and serve him. Only he will deliver you from the hand of the Philistines. So the children of Israel put away the bales and

astorosts and serve the Lord onally. So that's a blessing. So let's go ahead and check what my notes saying. So the Ark of the Covenant remained in Karajurim for twenty years, during which all the house Is were laminated this period, a lamentation signifies a deep longing for God's presence and favor. So the Ark of the Covenant was gone to the Philissines and they came back. So I think maybe that assisted them just a little bit, right, So that's what it means, like a deep belonging for

God's presence in favor. And God's presence is not going to be there, right. You can have the Ark of the Covenant there all you want, but if everybody's worshiping Bail and Astaroth, then God's presence will not be there. But what he's saying is you put away those other gods and idols and you worship Me only, then his presence will be back. And then Samuel called to repentance. Samuel instructs it is lies to return to the Lord in all their hearts and put away the foreign gods.

True repentance involves turning away from idols and wholeheartedly seeking God. Amen to that, and let's go ahead and continue. And Samuel said, gather all Israel to miss Paul, and I will pray to the Lord for you. So they gathered together at Mizpah, drew water and poured it out from the before the Lord, and they fasted the day and said there we have sinned against the Lord. And Samuel judge the children of Israel at Mizpah. So Samuel, I think I have it in my other notes. Let me

check it out. Samuel was a prophet, he was a priest and a judge over Israel. So he was like all three. You know, he wasn't just a judge. I mean, you don't see, you don't see Samson prophesy and all that stuff, right, He was just a judge, right, so a strong judge. But Samuel is a prophet, a priest, and a judge over Israel. So he's actually the last judge of Israel. So he kind of handles three different

things at once. So that's why you kind of see him praying over them Sehi prophesying, and he's also judging them, right, So that's why it says Samuel judged the children of Israel at Mispah. And we'll go ahead and continue reading. And that is okay, that's actually not number five and six, so I'm gonna want to read that. So the Israelites gather at Mizpah, this is in my notes, where they

confess their sins and Samuel intercedes for them. This collective act of humility and prayer is crucial on for national revival, right, So we need to have somebody that's kind of representing and the collective active humility of everybody kind of putting away all those gods and praying is crucial for national revival. Right, So we have that. Now, let's go ahead and go

to first Samuel seven, verse seven. Now, when the Philistines heard that the children of Israel had gathered together at Mispah. The lords of the Philistines went up against Israel, and when the children of Israel heard of it, they were afraid of the Philistines. So the children of Israel said to Samuel, do not seize to cry out to the Lord, our God for us, that he may save us from

the hands of the Philistines. And as you guys know, the Philistines were kind of ruling over them even back when Samson was around, you know, so it's been a long time, it says. And Samuel took a suckling lamb and offered it as a hole burnt offering to the Lord. Now you see, do you see any other judges offering stuff to the Lord? No, okay, I don't remember any of the judges that we read about in the Book of Judges offering anything to the Lord because they weren't priests,

you see. So Samuel's different. He's a prophet, he's a priest, and he's also a judge. That's why you see him doing a whole offering to the Lord. Then Samuel cried out to the Lord for Israel, and the Lord answer him. Now Samuel was offering up the burnt offering. The Philistines drew near to battle against Israel. But the Lord thundered with a loud thundered upon the Philistines that day, and

so confused that they were overcome before Israel. And the men of Israel went to Mispah and pursued the Philistines and drove them back as far as beth Carr. Then Samuel took a stone, set it up between miss Paw and Shin, and called save its name Ebenezer, saying, thus far the Lord has helped us. Amen to that. So as the Philistines attack, Samuel offers a burnt offering, and the Lord thunders against the Philistines, leading to defeat. That's

in First Samuel seven, verses ten to eleven. God's intervention demonstrates his power and faithfulness to those who trust in him. Amen to that. And then in verse twelve, we have the stone of help Ebenezer. Samuel sets up a stone called Ebenezer, saying, thus far the Lord has helped us. This serves as a tangible reminder of God's past faithfulness and encourages trust in his future provision. Let's go ahead

and look a little deeper into the stone of help. Ebenezer, a term meaning stone of help, holds significant historical, spiritual importance and a biblical narrative. It is a symbol of divine assistance and a testament of God's faithfulness to his people Israel. The term is primarily associated with an event during the time of the prophet Samuels recorded in the Old Testament. The account of Ebenezer is found in First Samuel seven. The Israelites were in a period of spiritual

renewal repentance under the leadership of Samuel. After suffering defeat at the hands of the Philistines and losing the ark of the Covenant, the Isuelites turned back to the Lord. Samuel called the people to gather in Ms. Paul Or.

They facet and confessed their sins and sought the Lord's favor. So, following this divine intervention, that Israelites pursued and defeated the Philistine and commemoration of the victory the perpetual reminder of God's help, Samuel set up a stone between Mispaul and Shin. He called that Ebenezer, saying, thus far the Lord has helped us. This act serves as a tangible reminder of

God's deliverance and faithfulness and the theological implications. Ebenezer represents a pivotal moment in Israel's history where reliance on God led to victory over their enemies. It highlights the necessity of repentance, prayer, and faith in God's power. This account of Ebenezer encourages believers to erect their own stones of

help into spiritual journey, marking moments of divine intervention and grace. Conclusion, the Ebenezer Stone stands as a testament to the enduring truth that God is present help in times of need. God is a present help in times of need. It calls believers to remember and celebrate the ways in which God has intervened in their lives, encouraging a postor of faith and reliance on His unchanging nature. It also reminds you not not not the the stone, but also what

God did here. Reminds you that you might have an idol in your life. You know, whether it's alcohol, whether it's drugs, whether it's pornography, or whether I always mention all these different idols that we have. TV can be an idol, computer can be an idol. Looking up bad websites can be an idol. So just just so you know that if you repent with all your heart, then God is going to give you grace for you to be able to come back to the Lord, and the

Lord will help you fight your battles again. But as you keep sinning, and then you and then you, you know you're praying to the Lord to help you. You know you when you sin, you're separating yourself from God. Right,

So that's what's happening with the with the Israelites. They keep sinning, sinning, sinning, they keep backsliding, and they keep going with other gods and worshiping bail and and all these other and Asteroth right, And what happens is God does give them grace like he's doing now, allows them to repent as long as they do have a change of heart, which is what repentance is. It's like a one to eighty, you know, it's it's like doing a one day, like an about face in the military and

go in the opposite direction. As long as they do that, He's given them grace. Right. So just something we should definitely appreciate that God gives us right, because if he didn't give us grace, we would all probably not be doing good at all. Right, So let's go ahead and go to first Samuel seven, verse thirteen. So the Philistines were subdued, and they do not come, and they did not come anymore into the territory of Israel. And the hand of the Lord was against the Philistines all the

days of Samuel. Then the cities which the Philistines had taken over, had taken from Israel, were restored to Israel, from Ekron to Gath, and Israel recovered his territory from the hands of the Philistines. Also there was peace between Israel and the Amorites. Wow, interesting because the Amorites, that's the king of Bashan, right, so not only for the Philistines,

but also the Amorites. So, and Samuel judged Israel all the days of his life, and he went from year to year on a circuit to Bethel, to Gielgal to Ms Paul and judge Israel and all those places. But he always returned to Rama, for his home was there where he judged Israel, and he built an altar to the Lord. Okay, so what does the lesson learn here? Well, the lesson is that if we would just be obedient to the Lord and we didn't have any idols in our life. He's going to assist us in these battles.

But the further and further and further away you get from the Lord, then he's not going to be helping you with these battles, even though you're praying and praying and praying. That's why when you become like deep deep into drugs, you know, and you get to rock bottom and you're just like, God help me, you know, like you know, you say, God help me, and then someone offers you more, and you just keep doing it. You're just getting yourself further and further away from God. I've

been there, done that. So what you have to do is you have to start overcoming battles yourself. Then God will help you, and then you kind of repent and then and then it's going to come right back. It's kind of the same thing that that Israel is dealing with here. They they were, they were further and further away from God. They kept sitning and sitning and sitting They're worshiping other gods. God is like far away from them. Even though the ark of the Covenant might have been there,

his presence was not there. Maybe with the priests, you know, maybe with the with the maybe when it's actually uh in the tabernacle, you know, that's different, you know. But Israel was so far away from the Lord that he just was not helping them or assisting them in any way. But what happened They repented, and then now the Philistines when they drew knailigans for the for battle, the Lord thundered with a loud thunder, and the Philistines that day, right,

confuse them overcame before his room. Right, So yeah, that's awesome. God is great. So let's go ahead and continue. Thank God for his grace seriously for all of us, for all of our sakes. Right. So all right, so now we're going to be in first Samuel. Nope, we're not gonna be there yet. What we're gonna do is we're gonna go over some practical applications first, so which are always good for us to know, practical applications for here

would be seek God wholeheartedly. Just as the Israelites laminated, lamented after the Lord, we should earnestly seek His presence and favor in our lives. So repent for idolatry, identify and remove any idols or distractions that hinder your relationship with God, committing to serve him alone. See, that's what I mean. Idols. You know, drugs was a huge one way back in the day for me, right, it was like an idol. Like we'd wake up in the morning

and all I wanted to do was get drugs. Right, So it was it wasn't one I at one time for me, you know, before I joined the military, before I join the army. You know, It's just it was something that was in my life. It was an idol. So I know how it is to have an idol. But we have to understand that there's bad idols like drugs. There's bad idols like drinking. There's bad hols idols like I like you know, pornography and all these different things.

There can also be things that are good that are idols. That's the thing. Like your wife, you know, could could be an idol. You know, your your family, your dogs, whatever. And I know it sounds crazy, but yeah, it can become an idol. Whatever you're putting in front of God. Right, It's like that hinders your relationship with God. Not saying that that you shouldn't take care of your family. That's

not what I'm saying. And or you shouldn't love your family. No, no, no, no. All I'm saying is sometimes we make excuses like, oh, I'm too busy, I can't read the Word to God because I got a family and I got kids, and you know, I got a newborn. I can't do this, you know what I mean. But what we need to

understand is we can always set time aside. If we could set time aside to look at our phones, if we get set time aside to play Fortnite, if we get set our time beside to watch UFC, watch football, watch this, watch that we could definitely set our time aside to commit to serving the Lord right, commit to reading the Bible, commit to this. So which sounds like the people that are listening to the show are trying to make a commitment. So hey, more power to all

of you. But yeah, just letting you guys know that it's a very important lesson for us all to learn, including me. Engage in corporate prayer, join with others in prayer and confession, recognizing the power of a united intercession for personal and communal revival. So yeah, So that basically means like you know, praying within a big number of people. Right, So if you do go to church, all of you guys praying together, that's that's it's it's great trust in

God's deliverance. In times of trouble. Remember that God is able to intervene and bring victory over advers our adversaries. Okay, so in times of trouble, remember that God is able to intervene and bring victory over our adversaries. Yes, amen to that. And our biggest adversary is the evil one, right, the devil. Right. So God will intervene, and God probably does intervene at times we don't even know it. We

never know what's going on in the spiritual world. I always say that, like there's stuff happening where God has helped you, where you didn't even know it. You could have been like, like, you know, this close to death if you're listening on the audio, I mean, you could be so close to death and you didn't even know it. And God may be intervene and helped you. And all these people say, well, why would God allow this to happen in that? Like, I bet you He's helping us

all the time and we don't even know it. Even the people that talk about him, he probably helps them too and to keep them safe. Sometimes set up reminders of God's faithfulness. Establish physical or symbolic reminders of God's help in your life to bolster your faith during challenging times. So yeah, that's just basically we want to remember that God's helping us in our life right to help bolster your faith and remember the challenging times that you've had

where God has helped you out of it. So you don't forget, because when you forget, then you get it then you start like falling back on the faith. You kind of forget sometimes that God helped you out of drinking or helped you out of alcohol or tobacco or whatever he helped you from, and any issues that you've ever had, Like sometimes you kind of forget and then you just move on. You don't, you know, you don't show God love like you got to keep showing God

love and appreciation. Connection connections to additional scription scriptures descriptions connections to additional scriptures Repent and renewal. It's going to be first Chronicle seven, verse fourteen. If my people who are called by my name humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn their wicked turn from their wicked ways. Then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and heal their land. This is in the Old Testament, guys, this is in Second Chronicle seven,

verse fourteen. Doesn't it sound very similar to what we're you know, the New Covenant. I mean, yeah, okay, that's it's very very similar to what Jesus teaches in the New Testament. Right, let's go ahead and read that verse to make sure. Second Chronicle seven, verse fourteen. I want to read it in the King James Second Chronicles seven,

verse fourteen. It says, if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from the wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and heal their land, exactly like I told you. Amen to that. It says, now this is in fifteen. Now my eyes will be open and my ears attentive to prayer made in this place. Amen. Okay. So another verse we have is Psalms forty six, verse one. God is our refuge

and strength and an ever present help in times of trouble. Okay, that's going to be Psalms forty six, verse one. Intercessory prayer James five, verse sixteen. The prayer of a righteous man has power to prevail. Why Why would a prayer of a righteous man have great power to prevail? Because, like I told you, guys, sin separates you from God. So the more that you're sinning in your life, the

further you're pushing God away. Okay, Now, obviously, if you're saved, then it doesn't mean that you're that if you sin, that you're not saved anymore. But it does mean you're pushing God away from you and you're gonna get punished. Right, that God's still gonna punish you. Right, So let's go ahead and check that prayer out. I mean that prayer. Let's go check that verse out real quick. James five,

verse sixteen. Because confess your trust passes to one another, and pray for one another that you may be healed. The effective, the effect ferment prayer of a righteous man avails much. Okay, confess your trust passes to one another, and pray for one another that you may be healed. The effective prayer of a righteous man avails much. It says, Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed earnestly that it would rain, that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land

for three years and six months. And he prayed again, and the heavens gave rain and the earth produced its fruit. So what James is saying here is Elijah is no different than you. He was just being a righteous man in the and the sight of the Lord, and he was able to buy faith pray for it not to rain, and it did not rain. And when he prayed for it to rain, it rained. So that's why he's saying that, why, that's why he brought up Elijah. He was a man with the nature just like ours. Right, So amen to

that awesome scriptures right there. So all right, let's go ahead and continue. You know what I think I may have done. Okay, Oh yeah, cool, we're good, all right, good, I did it right, Okay, So let's go ahead and do an introduction to First Samuel eight. First Samuel eight serves as a powerful reminder of the tension between human desires and divine will. Despite God's warning about the implications

of a monarchy, which means like a kingship. The Israelites insist on their own way, signifying their lack of faith and obedience. It's an invitation for introspection on whether we are seeking God's guidance in our decisions or simply imposing our will without considering divine wisdom. Yes, so let's go ahead and go to all right, So Israel demands a king. Now. It came to pass when Samuel was old that he made his son's judge over Israel. And it looks like

he says it made his sons right. So I don't know if that's translating correctly, but probably his sons probably didn't choose to it. Sounds like he said made him right. So the name of his firstborn son was Joel, and his second was Abijah. They were judges and Borsheba. But his sons did not walk in his ways. So they didn't walk in Samuel's ways. They weren't walking with the Lord. They turned aside after dishonest gain. They took bribes and

perverted justice. Okay, so Samuel's sons are similar to Eli's sons. You remember Eli. Eli's sons were, but Eli's sons were priest. Samuel's sons are just judges. Eli's sons were priest. If you guys remember Eli's sons were wicked, right. Eli was the priest that raised Samuel. Right, So I just want to throw that out there. We'll continue first Samuel eight,

it says verse four. Then all the elders of Israel gathered together and came to Samuel at Ramah and said to him, look, you are old and your sons do not walk in your ways. Now make us a king to judge us, like all the nations. So just want to let you guys know. Yeah, so, since Samuel was getting old and about to die, and he placed his sons as judges, they did not want a corrupt, this honest, perverted people. They didn't want these people to rule, so

they ask for a king. So Israel's demand for a king. So in my notes, that says the chapter begins with the a Israelites demanding a king to judge them like all the other nations. This request signifies the rejection of God's unique leadership and a desire to conform the worldly standards. You see, because God was the king, see, the king of kings was ruling Israel. Yeahweh, but the people want

a human king, like the other nations have. Most of the other nations with kings, they have conquered with gods, you know. So they have conquered with God's help. So what good is their kings? You see, like the other nations they were fighting that had kings, they conquered with Yahweh's help. Right, with God, the Father's help and with God's help, I would say, right, So they should understand

that having God as king, see what they want. They want a human king because what happens is they know that if they they they let's say they do fall back into idol worship and they have a human king, the human king is not going to be the same as God. He's not going to be as just as God, you know. So when when they fall back and they they go go back to worshiping other gods, then the king is not going to be telling them, oh, I'm

not going to help you anymore. So that's what they probably think because they know that what they've done, they've gone back and forth like a teeter tatter, right, a teeter tatter, back and forth worshiping God and then not worshiping God, worshiping God and then work, you know, So Yeah, that's that's what's happening. So now they want a human king, which which you can understand. And let's see what it says here. But but the thing displeased. This is an

for Samuel eight verse six. But the king displeased Samuel when they said, give us a king, the judge us. So Samuel prayed to the Lord, and the Lord said to Samuel, heed the voice of the people and all that they say to you, For they have not rejected you, but they have rejected me, that I should not reign over them. That's a huge statement that God is saying

right there. Okay, so according to all the works which they have done since the day that I brought them out of Egypt, even to this day, with which they have forsaken me and served other gods, so they are doing to you also. Now therefore, heed their voice. However, you shall solemnly forewarn them and show them the behavior of the king, who will reign over them. So Samuel's displeasure with God's response. Samuel is displeased with the people's requests.

But God instructs them to listen to the voice of the people, according acknowledging, and they have rejected him and not Samuel. And then we'll go ahead and continue reading. So Samuel told all the words of the lords of the people who are asking for a king, and he said, this will be the behavior of the king who will ruin over you. He will take your sons and appoint them for his own chariots and to be his horsemen. And some will run before his chariots. He will appoint

captains over his thousands of captains, over his fifties. He will set some plow. He will set some to plow his ground and reap his harvest, and some to make his weapons of war and equipment for his chariots. We will take. He will take your daughters to be perfumers, cooks, and bakers. He will take the best of your fields, your vineyards, and your olive groves, and give them to his servants. He will take a tenth of your grain and your vintage, and give it to his officers and servants.

He will take your male servants, your female servants, your finest young men, and your donkeys, and put them in his work, to his work. He will take a tenth of your sheep, and you will be his servants. And you will cry out and the day, because you're king whom you have chosen for yourselves, and the Lord will not hear you in that day. So everything he's telling them there is prophetic and letting him know exactly what

they're going to deal with with this king. And also it says that Samuel told all the words of the Lord to the people who ask for a king. So he warned them that choosing that human king is rejecting the Lord. So the people still chose to have a king. They are set in their ways. So what they should have said is, oh, we made a mistake. God is king. You're right, we choose God. But instead they chose a monarchy because they had lack of faith in the Lord.

Because the Lord would take care of them every time they went into battle. When they were following the Lord, he assisted them against the Philistines, took him out of Egypt, all these different battles with the Amorites, all these different Ammonites and Amorites and moo Bites and all these different people they had battles with when they were following the Lord.

God was there to intervene and assist them, help them through these battles, even fighting against giants and all these things, and the people still at this point, God said it here. He said that they have not rejected you, Samuel, but they have rejected me, that I should not reign over them. That is very offensive. Okay. So with Samuel letting them know that, and then they still asking for a king, okay. And then also God said to tell them exactly what

the king that's going to reign over them. He says all these different things to them. Nevertheless, the people refuse to obey the voice of Samuel and said no, but we will have a king over us, and we also may be like the other nations, that we may also be like the other nations, and that our king may judge us and go out before us and fight our battles instead of God fighting their battles like it was happening. So let's go ahead and stop there. Let's continue with

my notes. Warning the consequences, Warning of the consequences. God through Samuel warns the is Iselites about the consequences of happening to king, including the loss of personal freedoms and increase burdens. Warning of consequences. The concept of warning about consequences is a re recurring theme throughout the Bible, serving as a divine tool to guide, instruct and correct behavior

of individuals and nations. These warnings are often delivered through profits, parables and direct divine communication, emphasizing the importance of obedience to God's commandments and the repercussions of disobedience. Okay, so yes, there's a I don't really want to get too deep into that. But and then the people's persistence, despite the warnings that people persist, persist in their demands, saying no, we want to have a king over us, demonstrating their

stubbornness and lack of trust in God's provision. So yes, I mean, it's quite apparent what the people want. I think we're probably since this chapter one so fast, will probably maybe even get even further, you know. Then I thought, but it's all right, because this chapter is already done, and let's go. I'm not fully done, but we got a couple more to rea here, it says, and then Samuel, this is a first Samuel eight, verse twenty one. And Samuel heard all the words of the people, and he

repeated them in the hearing of the Lord. So the Lord said to Samuel, hed their voice, make them a king, and Samuel said to the men of Israel, every man go to his city. Okay, so all right, let's check out some practical application trust in God's leadership. That's something that we need to all understand. How many people fell for the Donald Trump narrative. I mean, they were thinking that that Donald Trump's going to be king and you know,

going to do all these things. I'm not trying to bring the politicalness into here, but I'm trying to just kind of relate exactly what I'm saying. A lot of Christians I felt like Donald Trump was the man. They started putting their faith in Donald Trump, and a lot of the conspiracy theorists are very disappointed right now because they put all their trust into him, and he disappointed in a few different ways. I don't want to go over any of that. I just want to say this.

I'm not trying to be political here, but this is definitely a way that we should trust in God's leadership and not trust in man's no matter who it is. Okay, no man here, especially politicians or anything, is going to be able to be great leaders compared to what the leadership that God can do. Right, we should trust in God's perfect plan He's the one with the perfect plan, not president. Resist the temptation to conform the worldly standards

or seek human solutions over divine guidance. Amen, heed God's warnings. Pay attention to the warnings God provides through his word and his messengers, understanding that they are given for our protection and well being. God warned them, right. He actually had Samuel tell them, Ted, if you're choosing this king, it's like you rejecting me, right God. So that should have been a swift kick in the stomach, you know, that should have been like, oh, gut wrenching, like, oh

my goodness, we made the wrong decision. We should have never done that. We choose God. But instead they choose the king. So God gives them the fair warning. If they still want to choose the king, this is the way it's going to be. And if the people still choose the king, then they have free will. God's not going to come in and say, no, I'll kill that king. No, you guys just want to you guys are gonna you guys wanna have your king, have your king. Evaluate our desires.

Regularly evaluate our desires and motivations to ensure they aligned with God's will. Rather than our own and our societal pressures. Connections. Two additional scriptures Proverbs three, verses five through six is one that we go over a lot. Trust in the Lord with all your heart, lean out on your own understanding and all your ways. Acknowledge him, and he will make your path straight. Romans twelve, verse two, don't be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing

of your mind. And then Psalms one eighteen eight through nine, it is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man. It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in princes. We should all understand that. Okay, I kind of went over it already. I don't need to go over it again. This is a very great verse for people to understand. Christians need to understand that. Okay, don't put your trust in a man ever. Okay, even if they're the best pastor in

the world, you can't put your trust in them. Okay. Okay, So now we're gonna be going to First Samuel nine and we're gonna be talking about Saul chosen to be king. There we go, perfect bike shit, Hold on, all right, let me just make sure I don't have any other notes anywhere Samuel three. Four. Nope, I don't, I don't, I don't. All right, Well, this poonem could be closed and this one could stay here. Let's go ahead and

do a introduction to Samuel nine. First. Samuel nine is a testament to God's divine providence, showing us how God is capable of transforming ordinary circumstances for his extraordinary purposes. God's plan often unfolds in ways we least expect, showing his sovereignty and ability to use every situation for his glory. Paul's story is a reminder that God equips those he calls. It challenges us to remain humble and obedient, keeping our hearts open to God's voice and direction. Okay, so let's

go ahead and go here. So we'll do one through one through four. And then I got something in my notes. First Samuel nine, Verse one. There was a man of Benjamin whose name was Kish, the son of Abel, the son of Zibor, the son of Bakarath, the son of Ifa. Benjaminite a mighty man of power, and he had a choice and handsome son, whose name was Saul. There was not a more handsome person than he among the children of Israel. From his shoulders upward, he was taller than

any of the people. Now the donkeys of Kish, Saul's father, were lost, and Kish said to his son, Saul, please take one of the servants with you, arise and go look for the donkeys. So he passed through the mountains of Ephrium and through the land of Shalisha, but they had not but they did not find them. Then they passed through the land of Shalim, and they were not there. Then he passed through the land of the Benjamites, and

they did not find them. Excuse me. When they had come to the land of Saul, said to his servant was with him, come let us return. Thus, my father sees caring about the donkeys to become worried about us. And he said to him, look, now there's in the city a man of God, and he is a honorable man. All that he says surely comes to pass. So let us go there. Perhaps he can show us the way that we should go. So we'll stop there real quick. So obviously you know who that man's going to be.

It's gonna be Samuel, right, So divine providence in the ordinary, So now the donkeys of Saul's father Kish were lost, so Kish said to his son Saul, take one of the servants to go look for the donkeys. This first sets the stage for God's intervention through ordinary circumstances. Saw God's choice to human appearance. Saul is described as a as a choice and handsome young man that was not a man among the Israelites, more handsome than he a

head taller than any of the people. This highlights how God often uses human attributes to fulfill his purposes, even though his ultimate criteria is spiritual. So you'll see, he chooses Samuel or sorry, he chooses Saul to be king using outer appearance, right where people go, all right, cool, we have this guy. He's strong, he's tall, he's gonna be awesome in battle, you know. But you see who comes later, David, who was completely opposite. So it's really interesting.

He knows that people are into the outside appearance, but God is really interested in what's on the inside, which David had a great heart. Let's continue, Oh, let's see that. Well, let's look a little deeper into that. And the biblical narrative, the theme of God's choice often contrast with human expectations based on our appearance. This theme is evident throughout scripture, where God's selection of individuals for his purpose frequently defies

social norms and human judgment. One of the one of the most illustrative examples is found in the account of David's anointing as king. Okay, yeah, so I don't really want to get into that, because we're going to get into that a little bit later in the chapters. And for Samuel sixteen yep. So everything that this thing in my notes was going to say is pretty much what I was telling you guys about why God shows him for his outer appearance. Let's go and continue for Samuel nine,

verse seven. Then Saul said to his servant, but look, if we go, what shall we bring the man for the bread and our vessels is all gone, and there is no present to bring the Man of God. What do we have? And the servant answered Saul again and said, look, I have here at hand one fourth of a shekel of silver. I'll give that to the Man of God to tell us our way. Formerly in Israel, when a man went to inquire of God, he spoke, thus, come let us go to the seer, for he who is

now called a prophet, was formerly called a seer. And Saul said to his servant, well, said, come, let us go. So they went to the city where the Man of God was. As they went up the hill to the city, they met some young women going out to draw water, and said to them, is the seer here? And they answered and said to them, yes, there he is just ahead of you. Hurry now, for today came. For today he has come to the city because there's a sacrifice

of the people today on the high place. As soon as you come into the city, you will surely find him before he goes up to the high place to eat, for the people will not eat until he comes, because he must bless the sacrifice. Afterward those who are invited will eat. Now, therefore, go up, for about this time you will find him. So they went up to the city. As they were coming into the city, there was Samuel coming out toward them on his way up to a

high place. Now the Lord told Samuel in his ear the day before Saul came, saying, tomorrow about this time, I will send a man from the land of Benjamin, and you shall anoint him commander over my people Israel. That he may save my people from the hand of the philistines. For I have looked upon my people because their cry has come to me. So the role of a prophet, right, So, Samuel, the prophet plays a crucial role in revealing God's will. Now the day be force

Saw's arrival. The Lord had revealed to Samuel at this time, Mraul will send a young man from the land of Benjamin, and you are to annoint him rule over my people. Right. So that's kind of in my notes there. The role of the prophet. Let's go ahead and check that out. And the biblical narrative. The role of the prophet is a significant and multifaceted one, serving as a divine messenger, a covenant enforcer, a spiritual leader, and a spiritual leader

among the people of God. Prophets are called by God to deliver his message, often addressing the spiritual and moral nature of the nation of Israel and at times other nations. Their messages frequently include calls to repentance, warnings of judgment, and promises of future hope and restoration. The primary rule of the prophet is to act as a spokesman of God. Prophets receiving divine revelations and communications to them, communicate them

to the people. This is evident in calling for such as Moses, who was instructed by God to speak to Pharaoh and lead the Israelites out of Egypt. Similarly, the prophet Jeremiah has told you must go to everyone I sent you to, saying whatever I command you. The prophet's authority is derived from their divine commission, and their words are considered the words of God himself. So when we're reading this, we need to look at it that way. When you're reading the words of a prophet, it's just

like consider the words of God himself. Right. Prophets serves and forcers of the covenant between God and his people. They remind the Israelites of their obligations under the Mosaic Covenant call them back to faithfulness. This role is evident in the ministry of prophets like Elijah and Alisha, who confront idolatry and apostcy in Israel. The prophet Isaiah, for example, calls the people to repentance, saying, come now, let us reason together, says the Lord. Through your sins are like scarlet,

they shall be as white as snow. Prophets often warn of the consequences of disobedience, including exiled destruction, while also offering hope for those who return to God. Prophets are also spiritual leaders who guide the people in understanding God's will and character. They provide insight into God's plans and purposes, often revealing future events. The prophet Daniel, for instance, receives visions concerning the future of the Israel and the coming

of God's kingdom. Prophets like Samuel also play a role in anointing and advising kings, as seen in the interactions with Saul and David. Intercessor. In addition to delivering messages, prophets often act as intercessors, praying on behalf of the people. Moses frequently intercedes for the Israelites, pleading with God to spare them from his wrath. Similarly, the prophet Amos intercedes for Israel, asking God to relent from sin Judgment seven

verses two through six. The intercessory role highlights the prophet's deep concern for the spiritual wellbeing of the people and the relationship with God. Social critic profits also are known as their role for social critics addressing issues of justice, righteousness, and ethnic conduct. They challenge the status quo and speak

out against corruption, oppression, and moral decay. The prophet Micah, for example, condemns the leaders of Israel for their injustice, saying he has shown you, oh man, what is good and what does the Lord require of you? To put the act, to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God. Prophets call for social reform and adhere to God's standards. Bearer of hope. While prophets often deliver messages of judgment, they also convey hope and promise.

They speak of God's enduring love and faithfulness, assuring the people of his plans for redemption and restoration. The prophet Jeremiah, despite prophesying the destruction of Jerusalem, also delivers God's promise of a new covenant. I will put my law into their minds and inscribe it on their hearts, and I will be their God, and they will be my people. Jeremiah thirty one thirty three. Talking about the New Covenant, prophets a point the coming of the Messiah and the

establishment of God's eternal kingdom. In summary, the role of a prophet in the Bible is complex and vital, encompassing the duties of a divine messenger, covenant enforcer, and a bearer of hope though their ministry. Through their ministry, God reveals prophets reveal God's character, will and purposes, guiding his people toward faithfulness and righteousness. I'm only telling you this because Samuel was a prophet, so I wanted to kind

of show you guys with the prophetic role. Right, some of us might think that prophets are just supposed to just tell us what's going to happen in the future, but there's much more to the role of a prophet. Let's go ahead and continue. Oh and then sorry. In Fir Samuel nine to eleven, where Samuel Saul and Samuel was divinely orchestrated as they were going up to the city hill, this encounter was not by chance, but by God's perfect timing. Okay, let's go out and continue. We're

in Fir Samuel nine, verse seventeen. So when Samuel saw when Samuel saw Saul, the king, the Lord said to him, there he is that man who I spoke to you. This one shall reign over my people. Then Paul drew near to Samuel, and the gate, and said. Then Saul drew near to Samuel and the gate, and said, please tell me where is this seer's house. Samuel answered Saul, and said, I am the seer. Go up before me to the high place, for you shall eat with me

today and tomorrow. I will let you go, and will tell you all that there is in your heart, all that is in your heart. But as for your donkeys, and that you lost three days ago, do not be obnoxious about them, for they have been found. And on whom all the desire of Israel? It is not you in all of your father's house. And Saul answered and said, am I not a Benjamine, one of the smallest of the tribes of Israel, and my family the least of all families of the tribe of Benjamin. Then why do

you speak like this to me? Now? Samuel took Saul and his servants, brought them into the hall and had them sit in the place of honor. Among those who were invited, those were about thirty persons. And Samuel said to the cook, bring the portion which I gave you, of which I said to you, set it apart. So the cook took up the thigh with its upper part and set it before Saul. And Samuel said, here it is what was kept back. It was set apart for you eat for until this time. It has been kept

for you since I said I invited the people. So Saw eight with Samuel. That day, when they had come down from the high place of the city, Samuel spoke with Saul on the top of the house. They arose early, and it was about the dawning of the day, and Samuel called to Saul on the top of the house, saying, get up, that I may send you on your way. And Saw arose and both of them went outside, and he and Samuel. Now we're going to be talking about Saul annointed king. This is a first Samuel nine, verse

twenty seven. As they were going down to the outskirts of the city, Samuel said to Saul, tell the servant to go on ahead of us, and he went on, but you stand here awhile that I may announce to you the word of God. So here we go. So awesome. So yeah, yeah, So we're going to go ahead and go over some practical applications. That is the end of the chapter. Next chapter will be chapter ten. We got practical applications, so Trust in God's plan even in mundane tasks.

Trust that God is working behind the scenes to fulfill his purposes in your life. Next one would be seek godly counsel like Saul sought Samuel. Seek guidance from Godly mentors leaders who can help discern God's will for your life. Sometimes you might think that you got it all figured out, but some other people that you know, like a godly mentor, might be able to help you to guide you even on a better path, right, to get you to do God's will. That's what you want to do, God's will

for your life. Right, Be open to God's surprises. Be prepared for God to use unexpected circumstances that leads you into His plans. This is what I'm doing right now is literally me being open to God's surprises because who would have known, you know, who would have known that I'd be doing a Bible study for thousands of people? Who would have known? I mean, I have no idea. I had no idea. I just continued to be faithful to the Lord and try to spread his you know,

his word as much as I could. And literally I got put in this position to to read God's word and do Bible studies and it's amazing. But I had to trust God's plan and I was definitely it was an unexpected circumstance that led me to doing this, so literally, I had I had a quoting conspiracy. When I was on their show. I think I was the show I did on the Nephelim. They just told me, hey, I got to talk to you after the show, and they

invited me to come on and do this show. And I did Sunday Service for a little while, and and then I ended up doing you know, they invited me to do Wednesdays. So now I'm doing two different shows. Who would have thought Sunday Service Wednesday Service. I'm going over the Old Testament the New Testament, and we're literally going through the Bible. And now we're all the way to First Samuel nine in the Old Testament. That's forty eight weeks of this. Now this is amazing. I mean,

it is so awesome. God is so great and amazing, and it's all glory to God, not to me. I'm just being a vessel and following what he wants me to do. But I'm just telling you, guys, it's really amazing. But it's there for you go, God's gonna definitely be surprising you guys as well. Recognize God's sovereignty. Acknowledge that God is in control of all events big and small, and his timing is always perfect kind of goes along with what I was saying about doing the Bible study.

And I do have people hitting me up asking me like, hey, man, I kind of want to think I'm thinking about doing podcasting. I'm thinking about doing this, and it's cool. I mean, it's really awesome. It's hopefully what I'm doing that God is doing through me is motivating people to want to do Bible studies as well and motivating people to want to do podcasts because we need more Christian right here, you see this more Christian. We have a lot of conspiracy.

If you can see me on the video, you can see me pointing to Christian and then when I go to conspiracy, we have a lot of conspiracy podcasts. We need a lot more Christian and conspiracy right because we want people to be awake and spread in the Gospel. We need that all right. Connections to additional scriptures, Okay, we have Proverbs sixteen, verse nine. A man's heart plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps. How deep I can't wait to get the proverbs. There's some deep

stuff in there. A man's heart plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps a man Jeremiah twenty nine, Verse eleven. For I knew the plans I have for you, declares the Lord plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give a future and a hope. I love it. That's one of my wife's favorite verses. Actually, Romans eight twenty eight. And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to his purpose. Amen to that too.

So let's go ahead and go to Samuel ten. Let's go ahead and do a little intro. It's ten o'clock at night. Got a little yawn there. It's okay, I gonna be all right. Verse Samuel ten highlights the divine orchestration and the appointment of leaders. It is a potenty of how God can choose, transform, and equip even the most unexpected individuals for his purposes. Saul, despite his apprehensions,

was divinely transformed and appointed for leadership. The chapter calls believers to trust in God's plan and to be open to his transformative work. So all right, let's go ahead and go to Samuel annoys Saul. Then Samuel took a flask of oil and poured it on his head and kissed him and said, is it not because the Lord

has anointed you commander over his inheritance? When you have departed from me today you will find two men by Rachel's tomb in the territory of Benjamin at Zelza, and they will say to you the donkeys which you went to look for have been found. And now your father has ceased caring about the donkeys and is worried about you, saying what shall I do about my son? Let's stop there real quick. So anoying that anoying and divine selection. Then Samuel took a flask of oil put it on

Saul's head. This is in my notes. Okay, guys, kissed him and said, has the Lord anointed you ruler over his inheritance? This act signifies God's choice and empowerment of Saul, highlighting the importance of divine selection and leadership. So I want to see. Yes, okay, let's go ahead and look this up. Okay, annoying and biblical term refers to the practice of applying oil to a person or object as

a symbol of consecration, sanctification, or divine empowerment. This ritual is deeply rooted in traditions of ancient Near East and holds significant theological implications throughout scriptures. In the Old Testament, annoying was primarily associated associated with the consecration of priest, kings, and prophets. The first explicit mention of annoying is found in Genesis twenty eight, verse eighteen, where Jacob anoints a

stone pillar as as a sacred monument. The practice becomes more formalized in the Mosaic Law, where God commands Moses to anoint Aaron and his sons as priest. The anoying oil, a sacred blend of spices and olive oil, was used to set apart to tabernacle and its furnishings, as well as the priest who served there. Exodus thirty, verses twenty two through thirty. The annoying of kings is another significant

aspect of this practice. Saul, the first king of Israel, was anointed by the prophet Samuel as a sign of God's selection. Similarly, David was anointed by Samuel, marking him as God's chosen King despite his humble beginnings. The anoying of kings symbolized divine approval and empowerment for leadership, as seen in the life life of David, who is described as a man after his own heart. Prophets were also anointed, as seen in the case of Elijah, who was anoited

by Elijah to succeed him. This act signified the transfer of prophetic authority and the continuation of God's work through his chosen servants. In the New Testament, anoying takes on a more spiritual dimension. Jesus Christ is often referred to as the anointed One or Messiah, fulfilling the Old Testament's prophecy of divining the appointed Savior and Luke four verse eighteen, Jesus reads the scroll of Isaiah, declaring, the spirit of the Lord is upon me because he has anointed me

to preach good news to the poor. This anointing by the Holy Spirit empowered Jesus for his earthly ministry and mission redemption. Believers in Christ also described as anointed, also described as anointed, receiving the Holy Spirit as a seal of their salvation and empowerment for service First Corinthians. First Corinthians are Second Corinthians one twenty one through twenty two,

also one John two through twenty seven. This spiritual annointing signifies the believer's consecration of God to God and participation in the priesthood of all believers. Divine selection or election is the well Divine selection or election is the theological concept that refers to God's sovereign choice of individuals or groups, but specific purpose or destiny. This doction has woven throughout the Biblical narrative, highlighting God's initiative in the unfolding of

his redemptive plan. In the Old Testament, divine selection is evident in God's choice of Abraham and his descendants as the recipients of the Covenant promises. The concept of divine selection is further illustrated in the lives of individuals such as Jacob, who has chosen over his brother Esaul Roman's ten through thirteen, and David, who was selected as king despite being the youngest of Jesse's sons. These examples underscore the principle that God's choice are not based on human

merit or status, but his sovereign will and purpose. Okay, so one thing I wanted to point out as well as Jesus also had this happen to him. Let's go ahead and look that up real quick. Yes, you guys know in the when we're going over the gospels, that it happened to Jesus. And I brought this very verse up to show you, guys. So, and it was by Mary,

which is Mark's mother, right, Jesus was anointed with oil. Yes, Jesus was anointed with oil and the biblical accounts, but not exclusively with oil, not in the same way as traditional annoying. While there were accounts of annoying with oil, particularly by a woman in Bethany, it was also emphasized that Jesus was anointed with the Holy Spirit, a spiritual annoying. This spiritual annoying was described as the oil of gladness. It as seen as equipping him for his ministry as

prophet and priests. Annoting with oil and the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and John, a woman annoys Jesus's head and feet with expensive oil, likely Spikenard in Bethany. This act is interpreted as a symbolic gesture of reverence and foreshadowing of his burial. Anoting with the Holy Spirit at the baptism with the Holy Spirit describes upon Jesus in a form of a dove,

signifying his anoying for his divine mission. According to the same interpretation as the Holy Spirit is the oil of Gladys mentioned in Psalms forty five, verse seven and Hebrews one Night, signifying divine empowerment and enjoy a significance. The anointing with oil, both literal and spiritual, highlights Jesus's role as a messiah, the anointing one, and his divine authority and purpose. It emphasizes his role as prophet, priests and king.

The anoritany of the Holy Spirit is seen as empowering him for his ministry of teaching, healing and sacrifice. So I just want to let you know that it says but not exclusively with oil, not in the same way. But it's a spikenard, right, So he actually she I think gets Mary, but not mistaken, but spikenard in his head. And remember Judas was like all mad about it whatever. So that was in Matthew, Mark and Luke, and it was in John. I don't think it was in Luke

one of those. It was actually not in but anyways, just wanted to let you guys know that it did happen to Jesus where he was anointed with oil our spike Nord. Okay, here we go, so let's continue. We'll be on verse three, did I Okay, we already talked about the divine selection. All right, let's continue first Samuel ten, verse three. Then you shall go on forward from there

and come to the tabreathe tree of Tabor. There are three men going up to God at going up to God at Bethel will meet you, one carrying three young goats, another carrying three loaves of bread, and another carrying a skin of wine. And they will greet you and give you two loaves of bread, which you shall receive sorry loaves of bread, and another carrying of wine skin which you will greet you, and you give two loaves of bread,

which you shall receive from their hands. After that you shall come to the hill of God, where the Philistines garrison is, And it will happen when you will have come there to the city, that you will meet a group of prophets coming down from the high place. What they stringed a string instrument and tambourine, a flute at heart before them, and they will be prophesying. Then the spirit of the Lord will come upon you, and you will prophesy with them and be turned into another man.

And let it be when these signs come to you, that you will do the occasion that you do as the occasion demands. For God is with you. You shall go down before me to Gilgaul, and surely I will come down to you to offer burnt offerings and make sacrifices of peace offerings. Seven days. You shall wait till I come to you and show you what you should do. So understand, okay, So the spirit of the Lord will

come upon you. You understand the same thing that happened to Samson, same thing that happened to David, same thing that happened to a lot of these different people. When the spirit of the Lord comes upon you, you have the power of the whole spirit. That's why you see him prophesying. That's why it says you will prophesy it right, because he has the spirit of the Lord coming upon him.

All right, very awesome, and uh so in uh Samuel provides Saul with the pacific signs conforming confirming his calling. For Samuel ten two through seven, which we just went over. These signs serve as divine affirmations of God's plan and presence in Saul's life. The role of the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of the Lord will come up, will come powerfully upon you, and you will prophesy with them, and you will be changed into a different person. The Holy

Spirit's empowerment is crucial for fulfilling God's purposes. Right, That's why you see the Holy Spirit coming upon him, giving him the power, giving him that he'll be able to prophesy, and it says that he will be a changed man. Okay, so interesting, Let's go ahead and look a little deeper into that. So the Holy Spirit also knows the Spirit of God, the Spirit of Christ, or the Comforter, plays

a multifaceted role in the life of believers. The broader narrative of scripture, the Holy Spirit is a third person of the Trinity, if you do believe in that, coequal with the Father and the Son, and is active in creation, revelation, redemption. I do believe in the Trinity myself, but some people don't. But some people will say that the Holy Spirit is God's spirit, just God, the Father's spirit, right that it's the same. Some people believe in oneness, some people believe

in different things. With that, Okay, Unitarian by Arrian I just found out was I didn't even know about that. So anyways, yeah, all right, there we go. Just want to let you know that. Let me go back to the notes through twenty. Okay, here we go. So now we're at first Samuel ten, verse nine. So it was when he had turned his back to go from Samuel that God gave him another heart. And all those signs came to pass that day when they came there to the hill, there was a group of prophets to meet him.

Then the spirit of God came upon him, and he prophesied among them. And it happened when all who knew him formally saw that he indeed prophesied among the prophets, And the people said to one another, what is this that has come upon the son of kish is Saul also among the prophets. Then a man from there answered and said, but who is their father? Therefore it became a proverb is Saul also among the prophets. And when he had finished prophesying, he went to the high place.

Then Saul's uncle said to him and his servants, where did you go? And he said to look for the donkeys. When we saw that there were nowhere to be found, we went to Samuel, and Saul's uncle said, tell me, please, what Samuel said to you. So Saul said to his uncle, he told this planning that the donkeys have been found. But about the matter of kingdom, he would not let him know what Samuel had said. Okay, so didn't want to let him know exactly that he was going to

become king. Kind of was holding that porson back, it says. Then Samuel called the people together to the Lord of Ms. Paul, and he said to the children of Israel, thus says the Lord of God of Israel, I brought up Israel out of Egypt and delivered you, delivered you from the hand of the Egyptians, and from the hand of all kingdoms, from all those who oppressed you. But you have today rejected your God, who himself saved you from all the adversaries and your tribulations, and you have said to him,

no set a king over us. Now. Therefore, present yourselves before the Lord, by your tribes and by your clans, So he's basically going to gather them together and do a public recognition and acceptance of Saul being their king. And I'm sure that since he's a Benjamine, I'm sure there was probably different tribes like I want my son to be king, Oh, my Sonday be king. I could imagine that. That's just me thinking about it, but I'm sure.

And when and when Samuel had caused all the tribes of Visual to come near, the tribe of Benjamin was chosen. When he had chosen the tribe of Benjamin to come near by their families, the family of the Matree was chosen, and Saul, the son of Kiss was chosen. But they sought him, he could not be found. Therefore, they inquired to the Lord further, has excuse me? Has the man come here yet? And the Lord answered, there he is hidden among the equipment. So they ran and brought him

from there. And he's stood among the people. He was taller than any of the people from his shoulders upward. And Samuel said to all the people, do you see him who the Lord has chosen? And there's no one like him among all the people. So the people shouted, long live the King. Wow, okay, so they accepted it all right, so public recognition and acceptance. Saul is publicly chosen by Lot and the people acknowledge him as king.

This demonstrates the importance of communal recognition and leadership roles. And then, despite his anointing, sauls initially hides among the baggage. So he was hiding among the equipment, reflecting a humble and perhaps hesitant acceptance of his role. Yes, yes, yes, So public recognition acceptance are themes that appeared throughout the Bible, often highlighted the tension between seeking approval from God versus

seeking a approval from humans. The scriptures provide numerous examples and teachings that address the desire of recognition and implications of seeking acceptance from others. And then the part where soul obedience and humility. Despite the anointing, obedience in the Bible as a context refers to the active following God's commands and submitting to his will. It's a simple central theme throughout scripture, reflecting the relationship between God and his people.

The concept of obedience is first introducing the Garden of Eden. Yeah, don't really want to get too far into that. Humility. Humility is a virtue that is highly esteemed in the Bible, characterized by a modest view of one's own importance and a recognition of one dependence on God's is often associated with meekness, gentleness, and a willingness to serve others. I just wanted to go over that, because at first Saul

was obedient, had obedience and humility right at first. Right, we'll see a little bit later how he ends up becoming. But yeah, which is hard. You know, when you become a king, it's probably very difficult not to It's very difficult to stay humble. Let's continue for Samuel ten verse twenty five. Then Samuel explained to the people the behavior of royalty and wrote it in a book and laid

it up before the lord. And Samuel sent all the people away, every man to his house, And Saul also went home to Gebee and valiant men with him whose hearts God had touched. But some rebels said, how can this man save us? So they despised him and brought him no presents. But he held his peace. You see. So there's gonna be some rebels. There's gonna be some people saying, like, who is this man, he's a Benjamine. How could he be chosen and not me or black

of my son's not chosen? My son's from the tribe of Judah, my son's from the tribal gad whatever, I can imagine that happening. So it says that some of the rebels said, how can this man save us? So they despised him and brought him no presence, but he held his peace right. So let's see if there's anything about that on my notes Saul's hiding explanation Opposition to Saul's kingship. Some scoundrels questioned Saul's ability to lead and

bring salvation, showing early opposition to his reign. However, Saul remained silent, demonstrate and restraint. But some scoundrels said, how can this man save us? But they despised him and brought him no gifts, but Saul remained as silent. So, okay, we're done with chapter ten. Excuse me, we're done with chapter ten. Let's go ahead and look at some practical

applications for you guys and me. Seek God's confirmation, like Saul, seek God's confirmation and guidance when faced with significant life life decisions. Amen, rely on the Holy Spirit. Depend on the Holy Spirit for strength and transformation and fulfilling God's calling. Yes, the Holy Spirit is in you. If the Holy Spirit comes upon you, then you have the power of the Holy Spirit. Right, it's kind of a different I've explained

it a lot. It's like a moral compass when the Holy Spirit is in you, when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, like they did in the Book of Acts. They were already saved in John, right, they already they were already born again. In John they had the power of the Holy Spirit, or they had the Holy Spirit in them. But when it comes to Acts, the Book of Acts, the Holy Spirit came upon them, then they

had the power of the Holy Spirit. So, you know, it's interesting embrace humility, approach leadership and service service with humility, recognizing that it is God who empowers in appoints. That's why when people come to you and say, oh, that was a great sermon, or I love that sermon, you always have to say, oh, glory to God, because God is the one that is Literally, this is all God's word. So we're it's not my words. You know, I'm not the one that wrote the Bible. I'm just reading it

to you. Right. Embrace humility, it approach leadership and service to the amility. Recognize that God, who is who are, empowers and appoints a men to that value community affirmation. Recognize the importance of community support and affirmation in your spiritual journey. A men to that. Let's go ahead and get go to connections to additional scriptures anoying and leadership.

We have Psalms twenty three, verse five, where David speaks of being anointed by God, reflecting divine favor and purpose. And then the Holy Spirit's empowerment Acts one eight, when Jesus promises the Holy Spirit's power to his disciples for their mission. You see how it's different. They were already born again in John right, that's when Jesus said that he's gonna leave his Holy Spirit in you. That's different.

We have the Holy Spirit in us because we're saved, we're born again, but the Holy Spirit coming upon you is a little different. Humility and a leadership. Humility and leadership. Second Phippolians three, verse four says second our Philippians two, sorry not Second Philippines. Philippians two, verses three and four says Philippians two, verses three and four says, let nothing be done through self, miss ambition, or conceit, but in lowness,

in mind. Let each esteem each other better than themselves. Let each of you look out not only for his owner's interests, but also for the interest of others. It encourages believers to consider others about themselves, exemplifying Christ's life humility. So yes, it's a hard concept for a lot of people to learn to place other people's needs over your own. Okay, Uh, definitely it's a hard concept. It's not natural for us.

We want to try to love yourself. And look how people the world says, you know, love yourself and and it's all about self healing and self self. But what what the Bible talks about, what what Jesus talks about, uh, is encouraging believers to consider others above themselves. That's called service, right, That's that's what serving even is. Love your neighbors as you love yourself. Right. So awesome, Uh, we went over that,

and yeah, we're done with First Samuel ten. We will go to First Samuel eleven and go over an introduction. Let me just go ahead and see I knew we'd get to eleven. Those chapters are going a little too fast, and a lot of it is a storyline that I want to keep to and I want to stop too many times because and do commentary, because the story is kind of flowing, you know. But Samuel confirmed as king. So first Samuel eleven serves as a testament to the

power of unified action under divine the ordained leadership. It showcases Saul's prophetic power, courage, and the effectiveness and the effectiveness and the effective leadership. The story reminds us that with God's intervention and unity even that the diarist of situations can be turned into a victory. Saul's actions reinforces kingship, demonstrating that true leadership is not only about power but also about service to the people. All right, and let's

go ahead and start at first Samuel eleven. Then Nashish. This assault saves Jibesh Gilead. Then Nashish the Ammonite came up and encamped against Jabez Gilead, and all the men of Jabez said, Nashish, make a covenant with us, and we will serve you. So let's stop real quick. So the threat of Nashish, the Ammonite Nasista Amonite came up and besieged Jabiesh Ghaliad. The enemy's demand for surrender and

disgrace illustrates the spiritual spiritual battles we face. Let's continue and is she's The Ammonite answered, on this condition, I will make a covenant with you, that I will put out all your right eyes and bring reapproach on all Israel. And we're in First Samuel eleven, verse three. Then the eldest of Jabez said to hold off for seven days, that we may send messengers to all the territory of Israel, and then if there is no one to save us,

we will come out to you. So the messengers came to Gibee of Saul and told the news and the hearing of the people, and all the people lifted up their voice in and wept. When now there was Saul coming behind the herd from the field. And Saul said, what troubles the people that they weep? And they told them the words of the men of Jabiesh. And the spirit of God came upon Saul when you heard this news,

and his anger was greatly aroused. So we took a yoke of oxen and cut them into pieces and sent them throughout all the territory of Israel by the hands of the messengers, saying, whoever goes not go out with Saul and Samuel to battle. So it be done, So it be done to his oxen. So he cuts up the animal and sends it to all twelve tribes so they know that get ready for battle because someone is doing something to noticed that. And there was a story where he cut up Oh yeah, he cut up his man.

That story was in the Book of Judges where he cut up his uh, his servant, her servant girl. He cut it up right and sent it off to other people that like to like to go to war. Uh I remember that. And and that was in the Book of Judges. I don't remember which chapter. But if you guys, remember that he cut up his servant girl and sent it to different people. So so to the tribe so that they're get ready for war because of the way that the that the that that tribe was was treating him. Uh.

So this is the same kind of thing. So uh he is cutting up this animal, sending it, sending cut the pieces and sent them out through all the territory visual by the hands of the messters, saying, whoever does not go out with Saul and Samuel to battle, meaning I'm sending this out. This is I'm the king, so I'm letting you guys know, get ready for war. For those that do not go with me to battle, then problems are going to happen. Right, it shall be done

to his oxen. Let's check this out. So Saul's leadership and spirit empowerment. When Saul heard their words, the spirit of God came powerfully upon him and he burned with anger. Saul's righteous anger and decisive action demonstrates the importance of spirit led leadership. We're going to continue. And the fear of the Lord fell on the people, and they came out with one crest, one consent. When he numbered them in Bezek, the children of Israel three hundred thousand, and

the men of Judah thirty thousand. And they said to the messengers who came, thus, you say to the men of Jabest Gilead, tomorrow, by the time the sun is hot, you shall you shall save help. You should have help. I'm sorry, you shall have help. Then the messengers came and reported it to the men of Jibesh, and they were glad. Therefore, the men of Jebbeest said, tomorrow we will come out to you, and you may do to us whatever seems good to you. So basically they're saying,

yo to the army's going to show up tomorrow. So they said, tomorrow we will come out to you and see what you're going to do to us. Right, So it was on the next day that Saul put the people in three companies, and they came into the midst of the camp in the morning watch and killed Ammonites until the heat of the day. And it happened to those who survived were scattered so that no two of them were left together. Then the people said to Samuel, who is he? Who is who is he who said,

shall saw rain over us? Bring the men? Then we put them to death. Who is he who said Saul shall should reign over us? Bring them men? So we put them to death. And Saul said, not a man shall be put to death this day, for today the Lord has accomplished salvation in Israel. Then Samuel said to the people, come, let us go to Guilgaull and renewed

the kingdom there. So all the people went to Guilgall and they were made salt, and there they made Saul king before the Lord and Guilgall, and they made sacrifices and peace offerings before the Lord and Saul, and all the men of Israel rejoiced greatly. So unity among the Isuelites. Saul unites the tribes of Israel, rallying them to rescue their brethren. This unity is crucial for victory, you know. So that's what you need. You need that unity. And

that's what he did. And he gathered all the people up, he sent it out and they all gathered together. It shows you all of them kind of accepting him as king. Not all of them. I know, there was some people who were saying that who is this, you know, the ones that are rebels were saying, how could Saul right over us? But yeah, it's very important. The victory of Nouela kingship, the Israelites defeat the Ammonites, and Saul's kingship

is reaffirmed at Gilgal, highlighting God's blessing and on obedient leadership. Okay, so you see the unity among the Israelites, and also you see that they reaffirmed Saul as kingship in Gilgall. That is just letting people know, like, hey, we're solidifying Saul as king, and also you know it's important for him to step up, unify everybody, go to war, beat the Ammonites, and show basically the people whose boss right. And he's still walking with the Lord at this point.

The Holy Spirit is still coming upon him, you see what I mean. So he's making the godly decision. He's fighting in the name of the Lord. Samuel said to the people, come, let us go to gilgaldming to the Lord. They're giving offerings, peace offerings to the Lord. They're making sacrifices. You see, he's still walking with the Lord at this point. But we'll see what happens. We have another twenty minutes,

and you know what is getting deep. I'm really enjoying this, so hopefully you guys are enjoying it as much as I am. We'll do some practical applications real quick. When facing overwhelming challenges, seek God and desperation. Turn to God and seek his deliverance rather than succumbing to despair. So when you're facing overwhelming circumstances or challenges, turn to God

and seek his deliverance rather than succumbing to despair. So God's not going to give you any temptation that you cannot get out of, Okay, Always know that there's always a way out. Value spirit led leadership. Recognize and support leaders who are guided by the Holy Spirit, as they are crucial in leading God's people to victory. Amen, foster unity, work towards unity within the Body of Christ, understanding that collective strength and cooperation are vital in overcoming spiritual battles.

What I've noticed is the devil tries to separate us by doctrines, Like you know, the devil tries to separate us by these little doctrines. There's forty thousand different denominations. They got these things here that all you know, can you guys imagine if we just had you know, well, I guess it would be very hard one denomination, you know, non denomination. How about how about that, you know, instead

of just being all these different things. You know, well, we believe this, oh King James only, and we're this, and we're baptism only or this, you know, or say by Baptism. No, we're not Trinity, no Unitarian, Oh Oneness, oh, Pentecostal. Oh you got to speak in tongues. Oh, there's so many different things out there, So stick with the word, right, stick with the word of God. It'll it'll definitely assist you. Okay.

Just it would be awesome if we get all work towards unity within the Body of Christ, because we'd have a collective strength and cooperation or vital for overcoming spiritual battles. Amen to that. Celebrate God's deliverance. Remember to give thanks and celebrate God's victories in our lives and knowledge in his hand and our successes. Kind of the same thing

we talked about earlier, recognizing God's victories. Okay. So additional scriptures would be that connect to this chapter would be a Fesian six versus eighteenth Fiesian six ten through eighteen the armor of God and the spiritual believer's face paralleling the physical battle and First Samuel eleven for wrestle not

against flesh and blood, but principalities of evil and heavenly places. Right, that's the verse, and then it talks about putting the full armor of God, which is the helmet of salvation, the brush plate of the breastplate of righteousness, the belt of truth, the sandals, the gospel right, and then the sword is actually going to be the offensive weapon. Prayers the offensive weapon. And then you have a shield of faith. How do you build faith? Bath come it by hearing, hearing,

by the word of God. So as we are literally doing this Bible study, it is building faith. Okay, So amen to that. Romans eight thirty one. If God is for us, who can be against us? This verse echoes the assurance of God's deliverance. Scene and first Samuel eleven, Acts two, verses one through four, the encouragement of the Holy Spirit at Pentecon the empowerment of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, similar to the Spirit's empowerment of soul. That's

Acts two, verses one through four. I'm kind of rushing through those because I would like to get to chapter twelve as well. We'll see how long it is. Should be good, all right, Let's go ahead and do a quick intro on Samuel Tell twelve teaches the importance of accountability, remaining faithful to God and understanding the implications of our choices. God's faithfulness remains steadfast, but obedience to His laws determines

whether we reap blessings or face adversity. This chapter inspires us to reflect on our lives and align them more closely with God's commandments. Amen, let's go ahead and check this out. Samuel addresses Saul's coronation for Samuel twelve, verse one. Now Samuel said to all Israel, indeed, I've heeded your voice in all that you have said to me, and have made a king over you. And now there is a king walking before you, and I am old and gray haired. Look, my sons are with you. I have

walked before you from my childhood to this day. Here I am witness against me before the Lord. And before has anoied Whose ox have I taken? Whose donkey have I taken? Or whom if I cheated? For whom I have I pressed? Or whose hand have I received? Any bribe which the blind eyes which to blind my eyes? I'll restore it to you. And he said you have And they said, you have not cheated us or oppressed us,

nor have you taken anything from any man's hands. Then he said to them, the Lord is witness against you and is annoyed. Is witness this day, and you have not found anything in my hand? And they answered, he is witness. Let's stop there real quick. So Samuel begins by asking the people to testify against him if he has wrong them, demonstrating his integrity and faithfulness as a leader.

Let's look a little deeper into that Samuel's integrity. Samuel, a pivotal figure in the history of Israel, is renowned for his unwavering integrity and dedication to God. As the last judge of Israel, the first of the prophets after Moses, Samuel's life and ministry are chronicled primarily in the books of First Samuel and Second Samuel. His integrity is a central theme that underscores his leadership and relationship with God and the people of Israel. So as you know Samuel,

Samuel's integrity is evident from his early life. Dedicated to Lord by his mother Hannah, Samuel was raised in the house of the Lord of Shiloh under his priest Eli. From a young age, Samuel was attentive to God's voice, as seen in First Samuel three, verse ten. We've kind of already went over that. Samuel's integrity was demonstrated by impartiality and commitment to justice. He traveled annually to Bethel, to Gilgal, to Ms Paul, to judge Israel and ensure

that justice has been administered fairly. On Samuel seven, verse sixteen. His role as a prophet is marked by his faithfulness to deliver God's messages without alteration or compromise, even if they're difficult, such as what we're going to see in one Samuel fifteen, verses twenty two through twenty three, which I'm not going to spoil for you, but yeah, so Samuel, Yeah, I just want to kind of go over that. Definitely, Samuel had some awesome integrity. And then six through eleven

we haven't gone over yet. Let's go ahead and continue reading for Samuel twelve, verse six. Then Samuel said to the people, it is the Lord who raised up Moses and Aaron, and who brought your fathers up from the land of Egypt. Now therefore stands still that I may reason with you before the Lord concerning all the righteous acts of the Lord which he did to you and

your fathers. When Jacob had gone into Egypt and your father's cried out to the Lord, then the Lord sent Moses and Aaron, who brought your fathers out of Egypt and made them dwell in his place. And when they forgot the Lord their god, he sold them into the hand of sisera commander of the army of Hazar, into the hand of the Philistines, and into the hand of

the king of Moab. And they fought against them. And they cried out to the Lord and said, we have sinned because we have forsaken the Lord and served the Bales and Astros. But now deliver us from the hand of our enemies, and we will serve you. And the Lord sent Jerebel Beaden, Jepithal and Samuel and delivered you out of the hand of your enemies on every side.

And you dwelt in safety. And when you saw that the hash king of the Ammonites, came against you, you said to me, no, but a king shall reign over us. When the Lord, your God was your king. Let's stop there. Samuel's are God's faithfulness. Samuel recounts the history of Israel, emphasizing God's consistent deliverance and faithfulness despite Israel's repeated disobedience. You see what I was telling you about the teeter tatter.

They kept being for God, and then they would just you know, they would go, They would idle worship and go go with other gods. Also mixing a pagan with worshiping God. All this different stuff was happening, right, Let's go and continue. And then in verse twelve, Samuel reminds the people that their demand for a king was a rejection of God as their true king. Yet God granted

their request verse thirteen. Now for Samuel twelve verse thirteen. Now, therefore, here is the king whom you have chosen, whom you have desired. And take note that the Lord has set a king over you. If you fear the Lord and serve him, and obey his voice, and do not rebel against the commandments of the Lord, then both you, you and the king who reigns over you, will continue following

the Lord, your God. However, if you do not obey the voice of the Lord, but rebel against the commandment of the Lord, then the hand of the Lord will be against you, as it was against your father's. This is a fair warning to continue in obedience. And just like everybody else, let's see what they do. Okay, So, yes, this is a call to obedience. Let me look at my notes real quick. I'm gonna stop. At sixteen. Samuel urges the people to fear the Lord and serve him faithfully,

warning them the consequences of disobedience. Okay, this is a call to obedience. And then now we're gonna go ahead and read verse sixteen. It says for Samuel twelve. Verse sixteen says, now, therefore stand and see that this great thing which the Lord will do before your eyes is today not the wheat harvest. I will call to the Lord, and he will send thunder and rain that you may perceive see that your wickedness is great, which you have done in the side of the Lord, and asking a

king for yourselves. So Samuel called to the Lord, and the Lord said thunder and rain that day, and all the people greatly feared the Lord and Samuel, and all the people said to Samuel, pray for your servants to the Lord your God, that we may not die, for we have added all our sins the evil of asking for a king of ourselves. So hold on, let me

just check my notes. So yeah, So a sign from God to confirm his word, Samuel calls upon the Lord to send thunder and rain during the wheat harvest, a sign that instills fear and awe in the people because Samuel said that he will call cause the Lord will cause thunder and rain, and then all of a sudden it happened, right so, and then all the people said, pray for our servants to the Lord your God, that we may not die. Then we'd be added to your

sins the evil for asking for a king for ourselves. Right, so, kind of repenting there, and then assurance of God's mercy. In Fir Samuel twelve nineteen through twenty five, which we're about to read, let's go ahead and read. Then, Samuel said that the people do not fear you have not done. You have done all the wickedness. Yet do not turn

aside from following the Lord. But serve the Lord with all your heart, and do not turn aside, for then you would go after empty things which cannot profit or deliver, for they are nothing. For the Lord will not forsake his people for his great name's sake, because it has pleased the Lord to make you his pe. Moreover, as for me, far far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord and ceasing to pray for you. But I will teach you the good and the right way.

Only fear the Lord and serve him in truth with your heart, with all your heart. For consider what great things he has done for you, but if you still do wickedly, you shall be swept away, both you and your king. So this is assurance of God's mercy, yes, but also he's letting you know that only the only fear the Lord and serve him in truth the law your heart. For consider what great things He has done

for you. But if you still do wickedly, that's what God is saying, you shall be swept away, both you guys that are doing wickedly and your king. So what is he asking for? Once again? God is asking for obedience? Okay, all right, so perfect, and let's go ahead and look a little deeper into it. The concept of God's mercy, It's a central theme throughout the Bible, providing believers with

the assurance of his compassion, forgiveness, and steadfast love. This assurance is rooted in the character of God and is consistently affirm through scripture, offering comfort and hope to those

who seek him. The Old Testament lays the groundwork for understanding God's mercy, and Exodus thirty four six through seven, God reveals himself to Moses, proclaiming the Lord, the Lord God, compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abundant of abounding in love, devotion and truth, maintaining love, devotion to a thousand generations, forgiving iniquity, transgressions, and sin. This self revelation underscores God's mercy merciful nature, emphasizing his willingness to forgive and enduring

love and the New Testament. This assurance of God's mercy is fully realized through the persons and work of Jesus Christ. The incarnation, life, death, and resurrection of Christ are the ultimate expressions of God's mercy towards humility and Ephesians two, verses four through five, Paul writes, but because of his great love for us, God, who was rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead. In our truspasses, it is by grace you have been saved.

This passion has emphasizes that God's mercy is not earned, but is a gift of grace made available through the faith and Christ. Through faith in Christ, the Parables of Jesus further illustrates God's merciful nature. The Parable of the Prodigal Son vividly depicts a father's capassion and forgiving heart towards his wayward son, civilizing God's readiness to forgive and restore those who repent and return to him. And if you want to read about that, that's Luke fifteen eleven

through thirty two. What is the theological implications? The assurance of God's mercy has profound theological implications for believers. It affirms that God's mercy is not contingent upon human merit, but is a interest intrinsic aspect of his character. Romans nine fifteen through sixteen states, for he says to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and

I will have compassion on whom I have compassion. So the practical application here the assurance of God's mercy calls believers to respond with gratitude, humility, and a commitment to extend mercy to others. Jesus's teachings in the Beatudes Blessed are those blessed, are the merciful, for they the beatitudes.

I'm sorry, not the beatitudes. Jesus teaching in the Beatitudes, Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy highlights the reciprocal nature of mercy and the life of a believer as a recipient of divine mercy, Christians are called to reflect God's character by showing compassion and forgiveness

to others. In summary, the assurance of God's mercy is foundational truth that permeates the Biblical narrative, offering believers comfort, hope, and a model for living for living a life marked by grace and compassion. Okay, so we finished twelve, So next week we'll be picking up at verse thirteen. Let's go over some practical applications before we end. Examine your leadership. Reflect on your own integrity and faithfulness and any leadership roles you hold. Are you leading in a way that

honors God? So? Yes, amen to that. If you are a leader, examine your leadership. Remember God's faithfulness regularly, recount and give thanks for the ways God has been faithful in your life, even when you have strayed. Yes, and it does happen. Even when you do stray, God has been faithful. Submit to God's authority. Recognize areas where you may be rejected God's authority in your life, and seek

to submit to his will. Fear the Lord. Cultivate a healthy fear of the Lord that leads to obedience and reverence in your daily walk. Trust in God's mercy. When you fall short, remember that God's mercy is greater than your failures, and let the truth motivate you to serve him wholeheartedly. That's the practical applications for this chapter. Now let's go ahead and look at some connections to additional scriptures.

Integrity in leadership Proverbs eleven, verse three, of the integrity of the upright guides them, but the perseverity of the faithfulness destroys them. The perverse city the purpose city, not it's a let's look at what that says. Hold on Proverbs eleven, verse three. Let's see what that verse says. So I don't sounds like I'm butchering it a little bit. The integrity of the upright will guide them, but the perversity of the unfaithful will destroy them. It's not the Okay, yeah,

that's it. The perverse city what Let's see what that means. Maybe I'm I'll let you guys know what that word means, because I don't know what that means. Perversity a deliberate desire to behave in an unreasonable or unacceptable way. That's what that means. So that way. You guys know, it's not like perseverance. It's a perversity. Okay, it destroys them. Okay, look at God's faithfulness and Lamentations three verses twenty two through twenty. Because of the Lord's loving devotion, we are

not consumed, for his mercies never fail. They are new every morning. Great is your faithfulness. Amen. And then obedience to God Deuteronomy ten, verses twelve through thirteen. And now, Israel, what does your Lord God ask of you but to fear the Lord your God by walking in all his ways, to love him, To serve the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and to keep the commandments and soul I'm sorry, and statutes of the Lord that I'm giving you this day for your own good. Yes,

obedience so important. Okay, let's go ahead and stop the screen share good stuff. That was awesome. We actually covered some pretty good ground. And actually we have thirty one chapters and sam Okay, so that's that's gonna be. Uh So we definitely have some ground to cover in for Samuel. So yes, let me go ahead and let me oh, you know what, I need to go back. I don't want to. I want to make sure that I'm right where I was supposed to be at. So we're gonna

be at thirteen next week, right, yes? Perfect? So I will definitely study for you guys. Okay, next week I will study. I will have some good studies and Samuel for Samuel thirteen and then yeah, I'm looking forward to teaching Wednesday service. Also, I really appreciate you guys tuning in. But like we always do, we're gonna end this in prayer. So, Father God, in the name of Jesus, you know who

needs prayer out there. Lord, who's listening. I don't always hear from everybody, Okay, so I know you know who needs prayer and who needs certain things. I just asked that if anybody out there is lacking in any area, Lord, you please provide for them if they need your help. Lord, if they've turned away from you in any way, I just ask that you guide them back to you, Lord, if they turned against your word. Let's say some people are having trouble understanding your word. Lord, please help me

to teach your word and make this easily digestible for everybody. Lord. So, whether the person is super intelligent or the person is kind of new to the Word, you know. I just want to make it digestible for everybody so that, you know, we build faith. That's the whole point of reading the Word of God is to build faith, right and to get to know you, Lord, So help people to get to know you more. And just help us to be

obedient to your word. Lord. And I see that it's like a teeter totter of you know, going away from you and then coming back to you throughout Samuel and the Book of Judges and Deuteronomy and Exodus and Numbers and Levata Kiss, I mean, all all of it. So help us to not teeter totter. Help us to follow you, Lord, and help the Holy Spirit to come upon us, to give us the power of the Holy Spirit in ways whenever we need, whenever we need help when we're going

through these spiritual battles. Lord, thank you, we appreciate you, and we love you in Jesus' name. Amen. Thank you guys so much for tuning in. I'll looking forward to teaching Wednesday service this week. I appreciate you guys. Thank you, and God bless you.