God's Will and Our Way (1 Samuel 10) - 12/28/25

INTRO

• Israel wanted a king for security—not submission (1 Sam. 8).

• God providentially brought Saul to Samuel (1 Sam. 9).

• Chapter 10 confirms Saul publicly and exposes Israel’s heart.

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The Calling: Set Apart by God – vv. 1–8

• Saul is anointed—God appoints and sets apart (v. 1).

• God confirms His Word with specific signs (vv. 2–5).

• God empowers by His Spirit for the task (v. 6).

• The first test: trust, obey, and wait (vv. 7–8).
  

The Equipping: Empowered by God – vv. 9–16

• God gives Saul “another heart” for service (v. 9).

• God’s Word proves true—every sign comes to pass (vv. 9–13).

• Saul keeps silent with his uncle—hesitation and caution surface (vv. 14–16).
  

The Revealing: Tested Before God’s People – vv. 17–27

• Mizpah: a place of repentance and renewal (v. 17; 1 Sam. 7:5–13).

• Samuel confronts Israel: “You have rejected your God” (vv. 18–19).

• Lots display God’s sovereignty (vv. 20–24; Prov. 16:33).

• Saul hides among the baggage—fear shows up early (v. 22).

• The people respond with both loyalty and resistance (vv. 26–27).
  

The What Now

• Rest in God’s sovereignty—He appoints, confirms, and accomplishes His purposes.

• Don’t mistake the physical for the spiritual—God measures by His Word, not appearance.

• Obedience is the key: trust, obey, and wait.