Sermon 2026.5.17 (Pastor Tim Lindner)

SERMON NOTES – May 17, 2026Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel: Shadows of the King and His KingdomText: 1 Samuel 13:1-23Topic: King Saul’s Foolish ActionAttribute: Praise Christ as the Wise King and SaviorGOD’S DM: “Despite how it looks and feels, choosing to trust and obey Me is always the wisest and safest action. Everything else is utter foolishness!” Notes: Rivalry R_____________ (vs. 1-4)1 Samuel 8:201 Samuel 9:16Saul’s A____________ & Samuel’s R____________ (vs. 5-15a)“They wanted a king who would lead them out in battle. Instead, they got a king they followed in fear, trembling.” - Heath Thomas and JD Greear“Samuel’s departure was symbolic of the breach between himself and Saul, who was abandoned without any guidance for the defeat of the Philistines, and with the sacrificial offering only half-completed, was left to his own devices.” - Joyce BaldwinBleak S______________ (vs. 15b-23)IMPLICATIONS FOR LIFE:1) God has provided a wise, obedient, and faithful king who has saved His people from their enemies!Jesus is everything God promised in response to King Saul’s failure. Draw near, submit to, love, trust, obey, serve, and follow King Jesus with your whole heart and life! Philippians 2:5-11Hebrews 5:7-92) Faith and obedience are always the wisest choice. Everything and anything else is foolishness!“Trust and obey, for there's no other way to be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey.” - John H. Sammis