INTRO We continue to see the mission and authority of Jesus as He preaches the Word. The crowds press in, making access to Jesus difficult, the need is great and obstacles are real. Jesus shows what true healing involves… not only restoring bodies, but forgiving sin and rescuing the soul. The Need: Helpless and in need of rescue The paralytic is unable to fix himself … a picture of our deeper spiritual condition ( sin leaves us powerless ). The crowd and the house underline t

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INTRO The Lord saved Israel that day and the battle passed on beyond Beth-Aven v. 23 Is these passaged the battle is continuing on. The Lord showed up and the people continued to fight. Yet Saul fails miserably. Poor spiritual leadership comes at a great cost The Oath – vv. 24-26 “Cursed the man who eats..” Hard pressed…alludes to the idea of Saul pushing them (we know from the text… we learn it is man centered and driven and not from God. No food… keep fighting Lack of disce

INTRO Jesus is actively doing ministry What Jesus does and what it produces (His impact). He Heals and Delivers – vv. 29–34 Jesus: Enters the home, lifts Simon’s mother-in-law, heals; casts out demons; silences demons. The Impact: She serves; the whole city gathers; sickness and Satan are confronted. He Prays, Then Preaches – vv. 35–39 Jesus: Withdraws early to pray; refuses crowd-demand; goes to preach. The Impact: Mission stays Word-centered; the gospel spreads through

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INTRO Saul has already failed the obedience test at Gilgal (13:1–15a). Israel is now outmatched, under-resourced, and pressured by the Philistines. The text contrasts fear-driven leadership with faith-filled action—and highlights the LORD as the true Deliverer. FAITH IS THE VICTORY The Enemy Is Real, and the Situation Is Dire (13:15b–23) Israel is small and powerless (13:15b–16; 19-22) Philistines are many and powerful (13:17–18, 23) Faith Is the Key (14:1–14) Jonathan’s conv

Authority Begins with God’s Word – vv. 21–22 Jesus enters the synagogue—where the Word should have been central. He teaches with authority rooted in Scripture, not tradition or opinion. God’s Word, spoken clearly and faithfully, is sufficient. The people are astonished—overwhelmed, shaken in mind and heart. Not impressed by style, but confronted by truth. Light (truth) Exposes What Is Hidden – vv. 23–26 The presence of the Word exposes darkness ( John 3:19–21 ). An unclean sp

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INTRO: Sanctity of Human Life The sanctity of human life is a biblical truth, not a political slogan or cultural argument. It is rooted in creation, clarified by God’s holiness, and answered by the gospel. All human life is created in God’s image. Therefore, all human life has God-given worth. God is holy and hates sin—including the shedding of innocent blood. Yet God’s mercy in Christ is sufficient to save repentant sinners. Identity — Who We Are (vv. 26–27) We are image-bea

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INTRO Saul’s kingship is still early and unstable. Israel faces pressure… panic ensues and the troops scatter. Saul gathers at Gilgal under immediate threat. The crisis sets up the central issue of the passage: whether Saul will wait for God’s instruction or act on his own. Pressure Will Come (vv. 1–7). Saul divides a small standing army Jonathan strikes the Philistines Saul sounds the trumpet The Philistines muster Israel hides and scatters Pressure often hits when resources

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