1 Samuel 9; It Doesn’t Look Good
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1 Samuel 9; It Doesn’t Look Good
1 Samuel 9; It Doesn’t Look Good
Introduction
Introduction
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In the 1980s, there was a man from a small country who used his immense wealth to build housing, schools, and sports fields for the poor. He frequently handed out cash to struggling families and hosted massive community events. His generosity made him a symbol of hope for the disenfranchised, particularly in areas where systemic inequality prevailed.For many, he was a hero who provided opportunities and infrastructure the government had neglected. He was a Robin Hood figure for many in his community and even to the entire country. The people loved him. In 1982, he was elected to the Columbian Congress as an alternative member in the liberal party. While there were questions and rumors regarding the source of this man’s wealth, the people of Columbia loved him.
This man was Pablo Emilio Escobar Gaviria or “The King of Cocaine”. Escobar was the leader of the Medellin Cartel. While helping the poor in Columbia he was poising the world with Colombian cocaine. And he was a ruthless kingpin. People have described Pablo’s as having a “plata o plomo” policy. After the Columbian and American governments began to fight the war on drugs, Escobar was in trouble. He order the murder of Colombian politicians and journalist. As a way to destroy evidence of his crimes, Pablo instigated the seige of the Columbian Supreme Court, the Palace of Justice. He did so by providing weapons, resources, and money to the M-19 guerilla group.
The very man that the people loved was really their greatest danger. The people saw what they wanted to see. They chose not to look at the warning signs until they could no longer be denied. They could deny it anymore. Brothers and sisters, I don’t us to be blindsided.
Need:
Need:
We need to be able to look at this world with a different set of eyes. We need a different worldview. We need a different perspective. We need God’s view.
Referent
Referent
1 Samuel 9
Organization
Organization
What the World Sees
What God Sees
Application
Sermon in a sentence: I will look at the world through God’s perspective.
Sermon in a sentence: I will look at the world through God’s perspective.
What The World Sees
What The World Sees
v1.
Saul’s lineage and wealth
v2.
Saul is handsome (x2)
Saul is tall (gavoah)
vs 22-24
He is brought into the hall at the place of the head
He is brought special food for priests (the leg)
He is eating alongside Samuel’s guests
What God Sees
What God Sees
v. 1
Benjamite - the last time we saw Benjamin was in Judges 19-21.
God promised the King would come from Judah.
10 The scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet, until tribute comes to him; and to him shall be the obedience of the peoples.
v. 2
Saul’s height is not impressive but indicative of the pride that show up during his reign
vs. 3-5
He’s a bad shepherd.
It’s like he’s a blind leader.
vs. 6-10
It is Saul’s servant that is the prepared one (the servant has bread and money)
Notice the contrast. Saul can’t find the donkeys so he is looking for the one who sees.
vs. 15-17
God revealed to Samuel His plan to elect a new king.
God has seen His people’s affliction.
The Lord told Samuel that Saul would be the king.
v. 18-19
Saul did not recognize Samuel.
20 And all Israel from Dan to Beersheba knew that Samuel was established as a prophet of the Lord.
15 Samuel judged Israel all the days of his life. 16 And he went on a circuit year by year to Bethel, Gilgal, and Mizpah. And he judged Israel in all these places. 17 Then he would return to Ramah, for his home was there, and there also he judged Israel. And he built there an altar to the Lord.
v. 21
Saul will repeatedly reject God’s promises and commands. He will act not in humility but in faithlessness and cowardliness.
Conclusion
Conclusion
Yellowstone and VidAngel
Application
Application
This week, I want us to look at the world through God’s perspective not the perspective of our society. I suggest we can guard ourselves from being desensitized. Let us guard against what we are watching and putting before our eyes. Let us not take our cues from this world but from God. This week, I am going to limit my social media time for the glory of God. I don’t want to doom scroll. I don’t want to watch the UFC again.