God Sovereignty for His Glory
from Calvary Eau Claire Hosted by Calvary Baptist Church Eau Claire
1 Samuel 9-10 1. God is Sovereign Over the Details (9:1-27) a. Sovereign Over Saul’s Family (vs 1-2) i. Kish was wealthy and had status in his tribe.ii. Saul was a tall, handsome young man. 1. “There was not a man among the people of Israel more handsome than he. From his shoulders upward he was taller than all ofthe people.” vs 2 b. Sovereign Over His Creation (vs 3-5) i. Lost Donkeys c. Sovereign Over who He Chooses (vs 6-16) i. God chose the servant ii. God chose Samuel 1. “Now the day before Saul came, the LORD had revealed to Samuel: ‘Tomorrow about this time I will send to you a man from the land of Benjamin, and you shall anoint him to be prince over my people Israel.’” (vs 15-16) d. Sovereign Over Timing (vs 17-20) e. Sovereign Over Status (vs 21-27) i. The tribe of Benjamin 1. Least of the tribes in Israel. 2. History of sin and corruption. ii. The honor is from God 2. God Uses People for His Glory (10:1-16) a. Samuel Anoints Saul (vs 1) i. “the LORD anointed you to be prince over His people Israel” vs 1 b. The 2 men by Rachel’s tomb (vs 2) c. Three men at the Oak of Tabor (vs 3-4) d. Group of prophets (vs 5-8)e. Saul (vs 9-16) i. “God gave him another heart” vs 9 ii. “What has come over the son of Kish?” vs 11 3. God Is Near and Rules Closely (10:17-23) a. Saul is hidden b. God is near i. “For I have seen my people because their cry has come to me.” 1 Samuel 9:16 ii. Saul hides but God isn’t hiding from you. 4. God Cannot be Outdone (10:24-27)
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