Confirmation for a King

1 Samuel 10

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How do we know the will of God?

What are some evidences that the Lord is actively working in and through your life?

Does God give us evidence as to His calling for us?

Saul is anointed as the first King of Isreal. How does he know this is for real. Only Samuel and Saul know the Lord has told Samuel to anoint Saul as the king.

The anointing was after the feast honoring Saul in chapter 9. These are the only two who know about it. Is this for real?

God gives Saul 3 signs to confirm His will for his life.

Let’s Read the passage: 1-27

Kissed Him is a sign of personal affection.

Bowing expresses loyalty to the crown.

Anointing signified to the Hebrews the power of God is being infused into a person.

The Bible Knowledge Commentary 10:1–8

In the Old Testament anointing with oil symbolized the setting apart of a person or even an object for divine service (Ex. 30:23–33). It was also accompanied by the presence and power of the Holy Spirit (1 Sam. 10:6, 10; 16:13). When Samuel poured oil on Saul’s head, that act represented God’s approval of Saul as leader of His people.

Acts 10:38 (KJV 1900)

How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.

The Wycliffe Bible Commentary: Old Testament B. Political Life of Saul. 9:1–

Company of prophets. This is the first mention of a prophetic guild in the OT. The main interest of these prophets was to uphold the pure religion of the Lord against any syncretism with the fertility cult of Canaan. Some scholars have felt that Samuel was responsible for introducing the prophetic guilds

God gives Saul 3 signs to confirm His will for his life.

God Gives Clarity to Our Calling Too.

Problems: Solved. 2

The disappearing donkeys was not really an accident. I wonder if God did not prompt those donkeys to go looking for food or shade somewhere else.

What are some things in your life that looking back, was not an “accident” but something orchestrated by God to glorify Him and cause you to trust Him more?

When problems come up, we can become:

Discouraged.

Defeated.

Displeased/Angry.

Defiant.

What are some “Problems” you are facing today?

Romans 8:28 KJV 1900

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

1 Peter 5:7 KJV 1900

Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

Philippians 1:6 KJV 1900

Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:

Problems: Solved.

Needs: Supplied. 3-4

Bethel is a place of worship. There is not one central place of worship yet in Isreal. These worshippers are taking sheep for sacrifice. They give 2 loaves of bread to Saul. Proof that God will supply his needs.

Philippians 4:19 KJV 1900

But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

Psalm 37:25 KJV 1900

I have been young, and now am old; Yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, Nor his seed begging bread.

God provides abilities and skills.

God provides jobs and opportunity.

God supplies food and shelter and many times allows us to do our part to “Earn” those blessings.

When it comes to finances, food, and shelter; many times God is never early, but He is always right on time. Some moments in life are used by God to increase our faith and cause greater dependence on Him.

I was talking to one SR. Saint recently who prays daily “I can do all things through Christ which gives me strength” and she prays it so she can take her next breath. Having a hard time breathing.

One day, our time on earth will be over, but until that moment, we can trust God to provide what is needed.

Problems: Solved.

Needs: Supplied.

Weakness: Spirit Empowered. 5-6

Without God we are weak.

With God we are “New Creatures” Enabled by His power to perform His will.

The Bible Knowledge Commentary 10:1–8

God enabled him and he would be changed into a different person. This is frequently taken to mean that Saul was converted or spiritually regenerated. However, such language for spiritual renewal is foreign to the Old Testament, and Saul’s subsequent attitudes and behavior do not bear out that this was his experience (16:14; 18:12; 28:15–16). Actually the Spirit made the inexperienced and unlettered Saul able to assume kingly responsibilities in much the same way as the judges before him were blessed (Jud. 6:34; 11:29; 13:25; 14:6, 19; 15:14).

God’s Spirit can help us: be the wife, mother, husband father, parent, son/daughter, worker, students, that he wants us to be.

We are too weak to live life on our own.

Saul knew he could not do this on his own. The first king? Really? “I will hide when they call the assembly to Coronate the King. Maybe they will choose someone else. Even though everything Samuel said has come to pass, I will pass on this opportunity.”

Ever say or think: “Why Me? I Can’t. I’m Not Worthy? I;m not good enough. I’m not able.”

WE CANNOT DO EVERYTHING IN LIFE WELL, BUT WE CAN DO ALL THAT GOD HAS CALLED US TO DO.

2 Corinthians 12:9 KJV 1900

And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

Spiritual Weakness is Changed by God.

Emotional Weakness can be Reversed by God.

Physical Weakness can be Used by the Lord.

Our power for the Christian life comes from God.

Acts 1:8 KJV 1900

But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

God gives Saul 3 signs to confirm His will for his life.

God Gives Clarity to Our Calling Too.

God gives Saul 3 signs to confirm His will for his life.

God Gives Clarity to Our Calling Too.

Problems: Solved. 2

Needs: Supplied. 3-4

Weakness: Spirit Empowered. 5-6

The Bible Knowledge Commentary 10:17–27

However, in the eyes of the Lord, Saul was disqualified. The prophetic word of Jacob was that the scepter (of kingship) would not depart from Judah (Gen. 49:10). The promised dynasty of kings which would eventually produce the Messiah must originate in Judah. Saul as a Benjamite could not, then, meet the basic prerequisite of lineage. Nonetheless the people had made their demand, and the LORD had acquiesced. All that Samuel could do was invest Saul with his authority and responsibility as outlined in a scroll prepared for this occasion of coronation (1 Sam. 10:25). Undoubtedly the scroll included the Mosaic regulations for kingship found in Deuteronomy 17:14–17.

D and A:

Share other Bible examples of people being “Anointed” by God.

Discuss the humility displayed by Saul in this passage.

Why do we look for evidence to prove God’s Will?

What are some things you can do with “problems?”

Indicate differences between “Needs” and “Wants.”

Why is the heart being affected by the Holy Spirit so important to the Christian?