Samuel said, “but you stand here awhile, that I may announce to you the word of God.” —1 Samuel 9:27
- Our response to the word: We think of it as static, when it’s both static and
6 At that time the Spirit of the LORD will come powerfully upon you, and you will prophesy with them. You will be
into a different person. 7 After these signs take place, do what must be done, for God is with you. 8 Then go down to Gilgal ahead of me. I will join you there to sacrifice burnt offerings and peace offerings. You must wait for seven days until I arrive and give you further instructions.”9 As Saul turned and started to leave, God gave him a , and all Samuel’s signs were fulfilled that day. 10 When Saul and his servant arrived at Gibeah, they saw a group of prophets coming toward them. Then the Spirit of God came powerfully upon Saul, and he, too, began to prophesy. 11 When those who knew Saul heard about it, they exclaimed, “What? Is even Saul a prophet? How did the son of Kish become a prophet?”12 And one of those standing there said, “Can anyone become a prophet, no matter who his father is?” So that is the origin of the saying “Is even Saul a prophet?” —1 Samuel 10:1-12
1. A new
was received immediately.
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new
; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. —2 Cor 5:17
2. The Spirit of Lord poured out
.
- Joel 2:28 - Spirit poured out on
Refers to EVERY category of person (age, gender, social class).
Truth: Our connection with God changes everything.
- The Saul Proverb “Is Saul also among the prophets?”
3.
what a new heart and Spirit out-pouring provides.
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the
of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. —Romans 12:1-2
- Matthew 5:21-22; 27-28; 31-32; 33-34; 38-39; 43-44 (6 times).
- You have heard it said to you of old …
20 But you have not so learned Christ, 21 if indeed you have heard Him and have been taught by Him, as the
is in Jesus: 22 that you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts, 23 and be renewed in the spirit of your mind, 24 and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness. —Ephesians 4:20-24
- Jesus is the truth personified. He declared (John 14:6) “I am the way, the truth and the life.” He is the source of all truth, the embodiment of truth and therefore, the reference point for evaluating all truth-claims.