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INTRODUCTION

When you hear someone say, “That’s old school!”, they are probably referring to something from an earlier era or something they think is “old-fashioned.” However, the phrase “old school” was originally used to suggest a high regard for something shown to have lasting value or quality.

In this collection we will look at the lives of some timeless figures from the Old Testament. Though ancient, their stories hold profound relevance for our lives today, offering us insight through their guiding values.

“These things happened to them as examples, and they were written for our instruction, on whom the ends of the ages have come. 12So, whoever thinks he stands must be careful not to fall.” —1 Corinthians 10:11-12

Get ready to dig into the archives of time and learn some valuable lessons on how we are to live in these ever-changing times. We will look at:

July 4/7
Esther: The Pressure of Doing What’s Right

July 11/14
Saul: The Cost of Pride and Jealousy

July 18/21
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego: The Value of Accountable Friendships

July 25/28
Deborah: The Joy of Having Courage

Text: 1 Samuel Chapters 8-10, 13 & 15 (CSB, Old Testament)

Today’s Takeaway: A life of disobedience always leads to ruin.

Week 2 - SAUL: THE COST OF PRIDE AND JEALOUSY

I. GOD IS NEVER

Reveal Answer

BY WHAT HIS PEOPLE DO (vs 8:6-20)

“The Lord frustrates the counsel of the nations; he thwarts the plans of the peoples. 11The counsel of the Lord stands forever, the plans of his heart from generation to generation.” —Psalm 33:10-11

A. The people

a king. (v 8:5)

B. God

them a king. (v 8:22)

II. SAUL BEGINS

Reveal Answer

(vs 9:3-7, 21)

A. Saul begins well by demonstrating

. (vs 9:3-5)

B. Saul begins well by demonstrating

. (v 9:7)

C. Saul begins well by demonstrating

. (v 9:21)

D. Saul begins well by demonstrating

. (vs 11:1-11)

E. Saul begins well by demonstrating a

spirit. (vs 11:12-13)

III. SAUL

Reveal Answer

A RESPONSIBILITY GOD HAD NOT GIVEN HIM (vs 13:9-14)

A. Samuel

Saul he was a fool. (v 13:13)

B. God

the kingdom to someone else. (v 13:14)

IV. GOD VALUES

Reveal Answer

MORE THAN SACRIFICE (vs 15:1-22)

A. Saul

to cover up his sin. (vs 15:15-16a)

B. Samuel

the sin. (v 15:22)

V. OUR

Reveal Answer

ENEMY IS MORE DANGEROUS THAN THE OUTWARD ENEMY (vs 18:9-12; 19:1; 20:30-31; 23:7)

A. Saul

into pride. (vs 18:8-9)

• The result of this jealousy and pride was Saul rejected God, and God rejected him.
  

B. Saul

everything. (v 31:4)

CONCLUSION: What steps do you need to take to keep pride and jealousy away?

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