Transition #2: To God’s Choice for King
1 Samuel 16
God Chooses a King
1 Samuel 16:11(God Chooses a King) He starts with a Shepherd
had the right kind of start – a humble one (but see II Samuel 7:8).
had carried a ‘simple’ responsibility under his father’s authority.
had been diligent and faithful in that task, even though unappreciated by some.
A Man with Gifts (incl. Music).
1 Samuel
Saul’s Degeneration
King Saul:
1. Ignored three warning signs.
2. Consulted a spirit medium (I Samuel 28:11).
3 Next? Demon possession? (evil ‘personage’).
1 Samuel
David’s Ascendency
Three contrasts with David:
1. Eschewed human calc’s (armor = walking by sight).
2. Encouraged himself in God (I Sam. 30:6).
3. Evaluated/understood the true stakes in that Valley of Elah: God’s honour.
