Samuel The prayers of one woman reformed the whole nation 1 Sam 1:1

Setting What was life like in Israel? SERIOUSLY BAD!!

The Barren Sarah Gen 11:30 Abimelech’s Household Gen 20:17-18 Rebecca Gen 25:21 Rachel Gen 30:2 Samson's Mother Judges 13:2

Duet 7:12 12 Wherefore it shall come to pass, if ye hearken to these judgments, and keep, and do them, that the L ORD thy God shall keep unto thee the covenant and the mercy which he sware unto thy fathers: 13 And he will love thee, and bless thee, and multiply thee: he will also bless the fruit of thy womb, and the fruit of thy land, thy corn, and thy wine, and thine oil, the increase of thy kine, and the flocks of thy sheep, in the land which he sware unto thy fathers to give thee. 14 Thou shalt be blessed above all people: there shall not be male or female barren among you, or among your cattle.

Why the Temple? Vowed a Vow  Judges 11:30 Jephthah for deliverance Yahweh Sabbaoth  First Times used in Scripture… Spiritual Fight A Man Child  A Man to Lead Israel Give him unto Yahweh  Dedication to the temple I will make him a Nazarite  A Priestly vow, Likes Samson who delivered Israel

Saul For jealousy is the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance. Pro 6:34

Introduction to Saul FamilyOf the Tribe of Benjamin Mighty: Warriors, Strong Wealthy: Powerful, Influential SaulYouthful Goodly (Like Moses Ex 2:2) Powerful Physical Presence

Introduction to Saul Character ◦Linked to the loss of his fathers asses vs 3 ◦Needs to be instructed to look for them vs 3  Needs a servant to go with him ◦A quitter vs 5 ◦Unprepared vs 7 ◦Did not know or recognize “The Man of God” vs 18  All Israel knew Samuel 3:20 ◦He would be a tyrant vs 17

Introduction to Saul Character ◦God has to turn him into another man 10:6 ◦People surprised Saul was among the prophets 10:11  “Kish’s son Saul??” vs12

Proverbs 6:34-35 For jealousy is the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance. He will not regard any ransom; neither will he rest content, though thou givest many gifts.

Saul and Jonathan SaulJonathan 13:1-2 Saul has 2000 MenJonathan has 1000 men Saul doesn’t fight13:3 Jonathan Fights 13:4 Saul takes the glory for Jonathans victoryJonathan takes no glory 14 Saul is surrounded by men Jonathan has one man Saul has the Priest and Ephod Jonathan seeks a sign from God Saul doesn’t fightJonathan Fights 14:24 That I may be avenged on my enemies 14:12 For Yahweh has delivered them into the hand of Israel Saul Looked up to Gideon but fell shortJonathan showed the faith of Gideon in action

Jonathan The Gift of God 1 Sam 13:13-14:14

jonathan Character 19:1-6 Jonathan had the most to lose Spoke with his Father putting his life on the line for David (Tact, Integrity, Respect) Patience and tact with all our brothers and sisters Prov 16:13 Not just the ones we gravitate to 1 Tim 5:1-2

Interactions between Jonathan and David 1 Sam 20 Jonathan Takes Charge to encourage Willing to do anything for David 4 Comforts David 11 Offers prayer 12 Makes a Covenant 16,17, 23 Devises a plan to assist 18

Interactions between Jonathan and David 23:16-18 Reassures David in God’s promise to make him king Reassures David his allegiance has not altered and he will not stand in the way of the throne.

The type of Christ Phil 2:5-9 5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: 7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: 8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.

David The Man After God’s Own Heart 1 Sam 16

Introduction to David 1 Sam 16 Look not on his Countenance vs 7 Youngest vs 11 Keeps his father Sheep vs 11 His family didn’t go out to get him vs 7 Beautiful vs 12 Goodly vs 13 The Spirit of Yahweh vs 12

David’s Reputation 1 Sam 16:18 Cunning in playing Mighty Valiant Man A Man of War Prudent in Matters Comely Yahweh is With Him

Jonathan and David Jonathan vs Philistines 1 Sam 14David vs Goliath 1 Sam 17 :6 Go over to see the uncircumcised Philistines:26, 36 Uncircumcised Philistine :12 come and see us and we will show you a thing :44 come to me, I will feed your flesh to fowl & beasts :13 Unafraid climbed up on hands and knees:48 David Hasted and Ran to meet the Philistine :13 They fell before Jonathan:49 he fell upon his face before David :10 Yahweh has delivered them into our hand:47 Yahweh will give you into our hands :6 No restraint, God saves by few or by many : 47 Yahweh saves not with sword and spear, the battle is Yahweh’s :12 Delivered them into the hand of Israel:46 that all earth knows that God is in Israel :22 …they followed hard after them (philistines) in battle :52 Israel pursued the Philistines in Battle