HOW THE PAST ILLUMINATES THE PRESENT
1 Samuel 9.1-10.16
Samuel: When Obedience Takes The Lead – Part 8
THE GOD OF HISTORY WANTS US TO KNOW THAT …
HIS Plan IS LESS CLEAR THAN HIS Providence
c. 9.15–16 “… the LORD had revealed this to Samuel: ‘… tomorrow I will send you a man from the land of Benjamin. Anoint him leader over my people …’” (niv)
Proverbs 20.24 “A man’s steps are directed by the LORD. How then can anyone understand his own way?” (niv)
c. 10.12 “‘Is Saul also among the prophets?’ became a popular saying.” (csb)
c. 9.2 “… Saul, an impressive young man without equal among the Israelites …” (niv)
HE GIVES Clarity TO US ABOUT OUR Calling
c. 10.1 “This shall be the sign to you that the LORD has anointed you to be prince over his heritage.” (esv)
c. 10.6 “Then the Spirit of the LORD will rush upon you, and you will prophesy with them and be turned into another man.”(esv)
c. 9.27 “… remain standing now, that I may proclaim the word of God to you.” (nas)
HE IS Persistently TO HIS People
c. 9.16 “Anoint him ruler over my people Israel. He will save them … because I have seen the affliction of my people, for their cry has come to me.” (csb)
Lamentations 3.22–23 “The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end …” (esv)
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