Youth Search The Scriptures DAVID ANOINTED KING Youth Search The Scriptures Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Canada Lesson 733

1 Samuel 16:1-23 Focal Scriptures 1 Samuel 16:13 Memory Verse Main Text

Disobedience caused the failure of Saul and God looked for a better replacement Nobody is indispensable in God’s work Man’s unfaithfulness will not make God to become unfaithful As youths, we must be careful with the way we use our gifts, so that God doesn’t replace us Introduction

Our Focus Today THE SPIRIT OF GOD DEPARTS FROM SAUL 1 Sam. 16:1-5 1 Kings 19:1-8 1 Cor. 10:12 SAMUEL VISITS BETHLEHEM IN SEARCH OF A KING 1 Sam16:6-13 1 Cor. 1:26-31 Psalms 75:6,7 SAMUEL ANOINTS DAVID AS KING 1 Sam 16:14-23 Job 1:6-12 Habakkuk 2:3 THE SPIRIT OF GOD DEPARTS FROM SAUL Our Focus Today

Some Lessons from Prophet Samuel Despite Saul’s backsliding, he still prayed for him 1 Samuel 16:1 He depended on God for guidance on the replacement process 1 Samuel 16:2 He was faithful to the promise he made to the people 1 Samuel 12:23 Some Lessons from Prophet Samuel

What to do when fear comes 2 Timothy 1: 7 FEAR: False Expectations Appearing Real Abraham feared Abimelech, and he almost lost his wife (Genesis 20:1-3). Peter feared the Jewish believers; almost hindered the spread of the gospel to the Gentiles (Galatians 2:11-14) FAITH: Full Assurance In Trusting Him Jacob took his fear to the Lord and got divine solution (Genesis 32:11-32). Elijah took his fear to God, and received strength (1 Kings 19:1-8).

The Difference between Saul and Samuel The fear of men drove away the fear of God in Saul’s life The fear of God drove away the fear of men in Samuel’s life The Difference between Saul and Samuel Proverbs 29:25 Galatians 1; 10

Lessons from the selection process Spiritual attributes is more important to God than our physical qualities God prefers Godly fruits above good eloquence Leadership in the church is based on divine choice, not on age, years of church membership or parent’s status in the church Without God’s leading, Samuel would have missed God’s choice Lessons from the selection process

Lessons from David’s Life We must be faithful in any assignment given to us We must not struggle to be leaders What we do today will determine where we will be in future 1 Samuel 16:14

Lessons from the way Saul ended Backsliding opens up the heart to the spirit of the devil What does it mean that “an evil spirit from the Lord?” It means God permitted the spirit to have its way in the life of Saul (Job 1:6-12) Let him that thinketh he stands take heed lest he/she falls (1 Corinthians 10: 12) Lessons from the way Saul ended

David’s Challenge To All Youths Though anointed a king, he was still busy doing what he used to do, waiting patiently for its appointed time of fulfillment. As a youth, he learnt how to play solemn music and God anointed him He took playing of musical instrument brought him to the king’s palace Proverbs 18:16.

Questions What can believers learn from Samuel’s behaviour despite his knowledge of God’s verdict on Saul? Mention some characters in the Scriptures who were afraid and the way they managed their fears. What lesson can a believer draw from the degenerated condition of Saul at this time? : What can you deduce from God’s response to Samuel’s choice? Mention some lessons youths should draw from David’s selection as king.

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