The King Who Leads (1 Samuel 11) - 1/4/26

Intro

• Saul has been chosen and anointed as king (1 Sam 10).

• Chapter 11 shows why Israel needed a king: protection, direction, deliverance in crisis.

• God’s people cannot rescue themselves, God alone saves by His power and for His glory.
  

Opposition Comes – vv. 1–4

• God’s people are surrounded (v.1)

• The enemy offers a shameful “deal” (v.2)

• Crisis exposes our need for rescue (vv.3–4)
  

Leadership Responds – vv. 5–11

• The need is seen and heard (v.5)

• The Spirit empowers courageous action (vv.6–10)

• God grants decisive deliverance (v.11)
  

The People Give God the Glory  – vv. 12–15

• Deliverance turns into worship (vv.12, 14–15)

• The leader is affirmed, not idolized (vv.12–13)

• Victory produces humility and unity (vv.13–15)
  

The What Now

• Expect opposition, remember the ultimate issue is against God and His purposes, not merely you.

• Saul is a flawed deliverer, Jesus is the true and righteous Deliverer… trust Him.

• In every season… cry out to the Lord, trust His power, and give Him the glory.