1. Salvation Is of the Lord
1 Samuel 11:1–15; John 15:17-21

2. 3 problems:
Physically divided
Spiritually divided
Dreaded Ammonites

3. Saul’s Mission: Heal grievances Unite tribes Strike the enemies
Secure peace

4. 1 Samuel 11:1-3 Dangerous physically
Hostile spiritually (John 15:17-21)
Savior needed (Psa 7:1–2; 2 Tim 4:16-18)

5. 1 Samuel 11:4-11 Saul’s greatest need: God’s Spirit
Saul’s righteous indignation (Rom 13:1-4)
Saul’s leadership excellent

6. 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)

7. 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

8. 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)