Sermon 2026.05.03 (Pastor Tim Lindner)

SERMON NOTES – May 3, 2026Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel: Shadows of the King and His KingdomText: 1 Samuel 11:12-15Topic: Israel’s Merciful King Attribute: Praise Christ as the Merciful King Who Brings Salvation! GOD’S DM: “Despite their sin and rejection of Me, I will not put My people to death because My Son, King Jesus, has worked salvation for them and removed their reproach!”Notes: The People's C________ and S__________ (vs. 12)The King’s V____________ (vs. 13)1 Samuel 10:27“Saul understood very clearly that the deliverance Israel had now experienced was the Lord’s doing and answered their question. God had proved himself again to be ‘your God, who saves you from all your calamities and distresses’ (1 Samuel 10:19). ‘This man’ could save Israel, not by virtue of his own abilities. The Lord had anointed him and empowered him to save his people (1 Samuel 9:16 and 10:1).” -John WoodhouseKingdom R______________ (vs. 14-15)Joshua 5:9IMPLICATIONS FOR LIFE:1) The Same Story, Only Better!This story of Israel and King Saul is our story and the story of King Jesus and His Gospel, just in miniature form! Behold your King and experience His verdict of mercy! 2) Relationship Renewal. Use all the opportunities God provides for you to renew and deepen your relationship with your God and King!