Depending on our personal experiences, we may have an overly positive or negative view of governments and civil authorities. But what does the Bible teach about the role of government, their purpose and our relationship with them? In this topical study, we’ll see that governments are appointed by God, for our good, and that submission is the general posture for believers. But…
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In this topical sermon, we seek to understand what Scripture teaches about gatherings as God’s people and ask the following questions: Why are gospel gatherings and assemblies essential? Why are they interrupted or difficult in this life? How does the gospel help us respond during such seasons of covid related lockdown? Sermon#1 of 4 part series
Halfway through 1Samuel, Israel are back to square one with a failed king. Do they cry out to God for a new king? No. Do they repent in sackcloth or ashes? No. Despite this, God gives them a new king because he is merciful and gracious.
It’s easy to be disappointed in leaders. This message shows us that leaders like Saul fail, just like we do. But how we respond to failures makes an eternal difference. Will we minimize our sin or make excuses for them, or will we turn by faith to God?
This message contrasts the life of faith exemplified by Jonathan and the foolish example of his father, Saul. We also see how faithful Jesus delivers us from our foolishness.
Israel had recently called for a new king which was an attempt to dethrone God. In this chapter, we see the need to renew the kingdom and how this can only occur under a faithful King.
What is the role of a King? In this chapter, we see that God requires a King to deliver people by defeating their enemies, and also uniting them together. Whilst Saul defeats Ammonites, Jesus defeats the great adversary of sin and death. Jesus also unites His people under the cross.
We see God affirming Saul as King through private anointing and accompanying providences, and also a public declaration. How much more is Jesus Christ confirmed and publicly declared as King of all!
When Israel asked for a King like the nations, God gave them what they wanted. Saul is introduced as looking impressive but with underlying character faults which will haunt Israel in coming chapters. Thankfully, we are graciously given a King who may be unattractive to the world, but has a character pleasing in God’s sight.