Turning Toward God

Read 1 Sam 7:3-11

God Calls All Men Everywhere to Repent

Acts 17:30–31 ESV

30 The times of ignorance God overlooked, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent, 31 because he has fixed a day on which he will judge the world in righteousness by a man whom he has appointed; and of this he has given assurance to all by raising him from the dead.”

What is Repentance?

v. 3

returning to the LORD

putting away idols

direct your heart

serve Him only

He will deliver you

All action words

Belief becomes action

What is Confession?

v. 6

agreeing with God’s definition of sin

“We have sinned against the LORD”

Expect Resistance

v. 7

Philistines gather against Israel upon hearing of their gathering

Satan will attack and resist your growth

Prayer Support

long range “air support”, cover fire

English Standard Version Chapter 6

17 and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, 18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints

Samuel and the Lamb of God

v. 9

Samuel’s lamb is a picture of the Lamb of God who would take away the sins of the world. John 1:29

“…but God”

v. 10

God thunders

God’s people overcome