SET APART: Kingdom
(I Sam. 15-16; I Sam. 16:7)
Sermon Notes
Who was Saul?
Why did God choose David?
2 Kingdoms
The Israelites envisioned a kingdom that
Their kingdom would be adorned with the
God’s kingdom would be adorned with the
Their kingdom would be
Their kingdom would be fueled by nationalistic
Their kingdom would
Their kingdom would be ruled by a king who would
How did Jesus talk about The Kingdom?
Discussion
Who was Saul?
Why did God choose David?
What’s the application you need to hear from 1 Samuel 16:7?
But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart. —1 Samuel 16:7
How was the Israelites’ vision of kingdom so different than God’s?
When have your allegiances been to something other than God’s Kingdom? What happened?
Why is God’s Kingdom so much better, yet so upside-down?
Why is Psalm 78:70–72 so encouraging?
He chose David his servant and took him from the sheep pens;from tending the sheep he brought him to be the shepherd of his people Jacob, of Israel his inheritance.And David shepherded them with integrity of heart; with skillful hands he led them. —Psalm 78:70–72
If you have time, review the following:
A.W. Tozer in “That Incredible Christian” shares 7 marks of spiritual people:
- A desire to be holy rather than happy.
- A desire to honor God through whatever it takes.
- A desire to carry their cross by being committed to His Lordship and obedient to His commands.
- A desire to see life from God’s point of view.
- They would rather die right than live wrong.
- A desire to see others advance, even at their own expense, and a servant to all.
- A desire to make decisions based on eternity.