Salvation Is of the Lord 1 Samuel 11:1–15; John 15:17-21
3 problems: Physically divided Spiritually divided Dreaded Ammonites
Saul’s Mission: Heal grievances Unite tribes Strike the enemies Secure peace
1 Samuel 11:1-3 Dangerous physically Hostile spiritually (John 15:17-21) Savior needed (Psa 7:1–2; 2 Tim 4:16-18)
1 Samuel 11:4-11 Saul’s greatest need: God’s Spirit Saul’s righteous indignation (Rom 13:1-4) Saul’s leadership excellent
Work of the Holy Spirit Empowers obedience (Eze 36:26–27; Zech 4:6) Engenders growth (Eph 1:16–20; 3:16–19) Yields peace & fruit (Rom 14:17; Gal 5:22–23) Accomplished by the word (Gal 3:2; 2 Pet 1:21) Gives life to the soul (John 6:62) Prayer worthy (Luke 11:3)
1 Samuel 11:12-15 A few good dec’s don’t make the man Renew your faithfulness (Josh 4:20–24) Victory proves God’s power/faithfulness
Reflections We have adversaries (Eph 6:12) Evangelism is war (2 Cor 4:3–4;10:3–5) “Save us from this world” (Luke 4:18–19)